BuggyTron
"So (Y/N) this is an easy process.” My father says leading me through it again. I smile at him buckling up in the Novas spacecore craft. The pod would put me to space and manually fly me to the colonies designation. My dad continues going over the procedures and points to the emergency controls just in case something went wrong and I had to pilot the pod manually.
Nodding as he finished his spiel he gave my restraints a last good tug. Humming in satification he pulls back a bit. I smiled excitement flowing through me, I was ready for my first flight space flight to this new colony mom had discovered.
“Okay.” He gave me a kiss on the forehead making sure my backpack was secure as well. “I love you…” He says putting our heads together. Closing my eyes head to his I laughed.
“I love you too dad. I’ll see you soon but I’m excited to see mom.” He smiled back ruffling my hair.
“Have fun. Her colonies great. I'll meet you there in a few cycles okay?" Saying goodbye he put his hand to the glass as I put mine over his. Pod getting ready to launch he backed up the safe travel distance. Waving at me I blow kissed him goodbye making him smile. Closing my eyes gas filling the pod I settle into sleep as the pod takes off.
That's the last thing I remember as I wake up in the pod. Lights flash on my ships screen making me anxious. Opening communications to the landing bay alarms begin blaring.
“Mom? Dad?!” Hearing loud thuds outside the pod informs me its taking severe damage. The screeching alarms get louder echoing through the small space, bright lights flash across the flying modules screens, and a violent shaking left me vibrating in my seat as I tried to reach my colony. Trying to get back on course there was a sharp jolt and everything went dark.
Autobugs P.O.V
“It's a nice night.” Rodimus observes looking up at the sky as his thorax glowed.
“Yes. It's peaceful.” Drift responded to the glowbug antenna twitching in delight.
“Why’d you drag me out here for this?” Ultra Magnus questioned annoyed as he stared at the stars. It was peaceful but knowing the colonies co-leader and his second in command had plannes this party was making it hard to enjoy the night.
“Magnus were just trying to have some fun.” The glow bug complained, his light dimming slightly.
“Rodimus cheer up.” Skids stated staring at his leader of the colony as a small group started to gather looking up at the skies.
“Yeah.” Swerve chimed in finally catching up. Though the garden snail was never really known for being quick in the first place. “Tonights supposed to be the brightest meteor shower in half a vorn. We should all enjoy it.” He stated. “Plus this is the only time I’ll sell my nectar and honey at half price. In honor of the stars and Primus.” Swerve admitted. Rodimus decides not to look a gift bug in the mouth and pays for a fruity nectar buzzing happily. Let the party commence!
After lots of laughs over nectar or honey and story telling everyone finally became quiet.
As everyone settled down in blankets and temporary nests they stare at the meteor shower in awe. Lights flash across the sky and stars twinkle as everyone watches the sky in all its glory. Looking out at the shining cosmos the colony notices a meteor go off it's course.
“Swerve that ever happened before?” Skids questioned making everyone look at him. Swerve tilted his head confused.
“No.” He admits.
"Is that Meteor getting bigger?" Tailgate asks softly. His wings flutter and everyone realizes it's crashing.
"NO IT'S GETTING CLOSER!" Panicked screeching fills the valley as bugs scatter.
"Everyone move!!!" Ultra Magnus yells trying to retain order as everyone scatters. Getting out of the way the colony stared as something made impact but it wasn't a meteor. After the hissing had gone down Rodimus inches closer to the item curious.
"Rodimus be careful!" Rodimus pauses his antena twitching as he gets closer curious. "It's a pod." He reports from his position. He notices a blob and his eyes widen wings fluttering. "THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE CYCLONUS HELP!" Claws tear through metal as the Lost Light Colony stare. What was that?
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Waking up in a comfortable bed I groan. Blinking my eyes to adjust I look around the warm wooden room. The smell of herbs and medicine fills my nose as I breathe. It feels refreshing. Slowly leaning up looking at the lanterns hanging around the room I smile. Cozy.
My backpack along with some of my clothes are placed neatly next to my bed. Nest? Curiously examining my resting place I hum. A soft nest full of blankets and soft materials. How interesting.
This had to the colonies new medical center. Looking for a doctor remembering that I got pulled from my pod after it crashed I hear a door open. Turning my head I smile softly, head a little dizzy.
"Hello doctor. Where am AHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Scooting back screaming in terror I stared at the giant bug in front of me with horror. What the hell was that thing???
“Please calm down I know…” It starts chittering legs reaching out towards me.
“Oh my god the bug talks!” Backing up more I fall out of the nest on the dirt floor. Looking around I grab the closest thing to me. Holding up a long sharp stick. A sucky weapon but a weapon none the less. Swallowing I grab my backpack holding the stick out. “Back up I’ll use this!” Holding it up defensively the bug… sighed? Chirped? It sounded annoyed but I didn't care! This thing wasn't eating me!
“Please calm down. Your pod crashed last night during a meteor shower. We pulled you from the wreckage and saved you.” Looking at the giant bug I blinked. Lowering my weapon I watched the bug curiously.
“Crashed?” I questioned vaguely remembering a crash. Random flashes and beeps filled my mind making me close my eyes to focus. Opening them tears flooded my eyes. I let out a deep breath shakingly dropping the stick. “I… I remember.” I said slowly as my hands tremored. I had almost died. Sitting down I pull my knees up to my chest tears streaming down my face.
“Hey.” The bug said. Looking up tired and feeling hollow it smiled at me. “You're okay now. We salvaged most of your ship and I bandaged you all up.” Looking down I pulled up my sleeves seeing bandages made of leaves up the length of my arms.
“... You… you saved me?” I questioned wiping at my face.
“Yes. Now please breath. It'll be alright. We'll figure this out." He promises. Looking up at the bug I nod seeing that some others had joined him.
“... okay…” I said slowly nodding again. Yeah. Yeah it'd be okay. They'd healed me. They were friends. “.... So where am I?” I asked looking around the room confused.
“Well we call our planet Buggytron. Where are you from?” He asked calmly coming a bit closer. Leaning up and sitting criss cross I blinked.
“Buggytron?” I’d never heard of a planet by that name. Not in any system or region on Novacores map.
“You're not from this system pup. I've seen many things in my life. None of them like you.” He states. Nodding now calm I sat down as a warm mug was put in my hands.
"So what now?" I question taking a sip of the sweet liquid. It was warm and felt smooth down my throat. Like an earthy cider or soothing herbal tea.
"Welcome to BuggyTron!" Rodimus shouts. BuggyTron huh? Well could be worse. At least everyone here seemed nice.