New Assignment {OPEN}

[Jessie Coulter]

Jessica Coulter was sure her nerves were going to cause her a mental breakdown if someone didn't tell her what this meeting was all about and damned quick. Her admiral had called her into his office at 06oo this morning and ordered her to fly half way around the world for some top secret assignment that he had no details about and even less information.All he had said was that the higher ups had ordered the action and she was to clear out before an hour had passed.

In a whirlwind of action, she'd been forced to pack her bags, board a jet and wait impatiently for someone to tell her what the hell was going on exactly. A full military escort had been waiting when she touched down in the middle of nowhere and she was taken to a secure bunker where stern faced officials watched her with curious eyes.

Sighing, the young Navy fighter pilot flipped her sunglasses up and meet their gazes levelly. One man snickered and then turned away to hurry inside a locked chamber. Curious, Jess took a step in that direction but was warned off by a guard with a wicked looking weapon. The weapon alone wouldn't have scared her but the hardened look in his eye said he meant business.

Shrugging, Jess turned back to the open bunker door and stared out across what looked to be barren land. Where in the HELL was she and why was she here?

[Ryan O’Connell]

Ryan looked out of the helicopter he hadn’t been briefed on what he was about to see the base below him was incredible how they kept it hidden to the rest of the world all this time still amazed him. The pilot of the helicopter told him that they would be landing soon Ryan just nodded he had no idea what he was getting himself into. The helicopter landed on an airstrip though Ryan tried to ask the pilot for directions but failed as the helicopter took of as soon as it landed. Ryan swung his bag over his shoulder wondering what was going on though sighing he began to walk someone on this base must know what was going on around here well he hopped anyway.

Ryan had been walking for a while now and no one could tell him what’s going on and this frustrated Ryan very much. Ryan soon noticed the bunker back door open and a woman standing at the door. It didn’t take Ryan long before he approached the woman. “Hi you wouldn’t happen to know what’s going on around here would you?” Ryan asked. Ryan looked around the place he wondered what their secret was but he guessed that he would find out soon enough he turned back towards the woman once more. “Sorry I’m Ryan O’Connell by the way.” Ryan explained as he realized that he hadn’t introduced himself to the woman yet.

[Jessie Coulter]

Jessie was lost in thought when a man approached. It took her a moment to realize he was talking to her but then she smiled and gave him a good natured smile.

"No... I'm sorry, Mr. O'Connell. I'm afraid I just arrived here at o1700. No one has told me a thing either." she replied before sticking out her hand. "Captain Jessica Coulter. I'm a navy aviator for the Navy. Call sign Shamrock. I'm afraid that I'm about as much help as the landscape around here."

Then, stepping back from the door, she allowed him room to enter out of the hot sun. As she did so, she gave him a careful look over and realized he was military too. Evidently high classed too.

[Ryan O’Connell]

Ryan had been quiet as he waited for the woman to respond to his earlier question for a moment Ryan wondered if she was actually going to tell him what was going on but it seemed that the now revealed Jessie was in the same boat as himself. “It makes you wonder what they are hiding here.” Ryan replied smiling his Australian accent was clearing his voice. “I only arrived here by helicopter. Tried to talk to the pilot but he just left me here without a word of where I had to go or to see.” Ryan explained further to Jessie.

Ryan listened further as he herd Jessie gave out her rank and what she was employed in the navy. Smiling Ryan shook Jessie’s hand. “I’m a Major with the Australian Special Air Service Regiment spent the last few years in Afghanistan before they dragged me back to Australia to tell me I was to board a plane for a special assignment.” Ryan explained he followed Jessie into the bunker to avoid the hot sun the was beating down.

[IRONHIDE]

From inside the bunker, Ironhide waited among his comrades. In the form of a truck he was able to hear and see the things going on around him without detection.

As a soldier left the holding area, the door to the outside was left open and Ironhides keen desire for information cause him to scan the perimeters. When he did so, he discovered a pair of humans that he was unfamiliar with and he went on full alert.

A bit of careful diagnostics allowed him to focus in on their conversation and he was content to eavesdrop without drawing undue notice. Evidently, both humans were of different military sectors but Optimus Primes warning to the leaders of this planet called earth had evidently been heeded. The humans were drawing their allies close and learning to work together much in the same way their own kind should have.

[Jessie Coulter]

“It makes you wonder what they are hiding here.” Ryan replied smiling his Australian accent was clearing his voice. “I only arrived here by helicopter. Tried to talk to the pilot but he just left me here without a word of where I had to go or to see.”

Laughing a bit, Jessie couldn't help but agree. The whole secrecy thing had her wondering just what she was about to get sucked into. While it wasn't unusual for her to run a special ops mission, the fact she was doing so alone seemed a bit off to her. Like there was a thread missing that she was unable to intertwine.

“I’m a Major with the Australian Special Air Service Regiment spent the last few years in Afghanistan before they dragged me back to Australia to tell me I was to board a plane for a special assignment.”

The young brunette listened carefully as her new companion explained his own status and then glanced towards the bunker. A soldier had exited what looked to be a jet hanger and several different vehicales were parked inside. They certainly were a different sort for a military base but then... Maybe they were for special ops and used undercover.

Frowning just a bit, she shrugged and then turned away to speak with Major O'Connell. Technically speaking, he outranked her a class and she knew that their country stripes didn't really matter. If he was here then there was every indication that the US forces needed him for some reason.

"Major O'Connell then. Its a pleasure to meet you even under these obscure circumstances" she returned, her green eyes glinting a bit with mischief. "Maybe if I hang out with you, I'll figure out what is up with this mess faster."

[Eckimus Prime]

I arrive at the base in search of Optimus since I had seperated from my two folks I was with anyhow. I drove through the area quietly and aimed at not interupting anyone. When though did I approach the humans, I transformed and held out my hands with ah..as I am here to tell them something..I hoped they don't react too quickly.

I thought as I went to them that I was sure of how i could manage all my thinking skills as I wanted to. I was sure also that I could think in order as I wanted to set my ideas straight as I went ahead and spoke aloud. "Will you allow me to follow up on my ability to consider changing sides?" I hope they were listening to me, I kind of meant it, even if I build a harvester somewhere for my leader's master.

I head along with them, as if they were letting me threw, but, how sure am I am believe that they are in fact letting me do this right. I should be on their side to begin with. I want to make them pretty sure that I am not an enemy, but a local friend who would like to make a difference.

[Ryan O’Connell]

Ryan turned towards the jet hanger that Jessie was looking it was weird to have all different vehicles inside one hanger but from this point Ryan wasn’t surprised it was a special assignment after all even though no one was there to greet both Jessie and himself. Ryan looked at the truck that was inside the jet hanger he had a funny feeling about it though he wasn’t quiet sure on what it could be yet. Deciding that it was probably a normal truck Ryan turned back towards Jessie who spoke to him once again. Ryan explained to Jessie as he looked around once again he didn’t like the feeling of being watched but for some reason he had the feeling.

Ryan nodded in reply to Jessie. “Well let’s just hope that we find someone that can help us because I have no idea on what’s going on here.” Ryan replied with a smile. Ryan was about to make his way to find out on where to go when he herd a loud voice from behind both himself and Jessie. Turning around Ryan got the shock of his lifetime a giant robot was standing before him. “What the hell are you?” Ryan managed to ask. Ryan moved closer to Jessie and turned towards her. “What do you think that thing is it doesn’t look like anything from around here.” Ryan asked her.

[Jessie Coulter]

“Well let’s just hope that we find someone that can help us because I have no idea on what’s going on here.”

Jessie had her attention focused on the man in front of her when another voice cut in.

"Will you allow me to follow up on my ability to consider changing sides?"



Whirling to face the newcomer, she felt her eyes go wide as she stared up at what seemed to be a huge talking robot. Blinking twice, she gave a small shake of her head but the vision was still there when she opened her eyes. A quick glance at Major O'Connell showed he was as stunned as he was. He, however, was quicker to act.

“What the hell are you?” Ryan managed to ask. Ryan moved closer to Jessie and turned towards her. “What do you think that thing is it doesn’t look like anything from around here.” Ryan asked her.

Shaking her head, Jess tried to make sense of everything. Her keen mind was flying through the evidence and picked up on the words "Change Sides" Stepping forward, she eyed the robot before glancing around. Evidently, these troups were either used to seeing giant robots walking around or completely fudging their duties. This was a top military base and only top secret clearance was allowed inside.

"Excuse me... Um... Sir? Did you say changing sides? What side might you be changing from? I'm afraid my comrade and I have no knowledge of who or what you might be. We've only recently arrived here and have yet to be informed of our assignments. I"m Captain Jessica Coulter and this is Major O'Connell. We'd like to help you find the answers you are looking for it possible...."

[IRONHIDE]

WIth the arrival of the other robot, Ironhide felt his alarm rise. He knew the bot and he was a traitor known for using any circumstance to his own advantage. He served no side in reality unless it was his own.

Rolling forward, the autobot debated transforming and blowing his cover in order to protect the humans. He immediately tried to reach Optimus with this new development while he awaited orders and events. If need be, he would expose himself and bring the traitor to heal.

[kitt]

A black mustang strolled out from the hangar following suit of Ironhide, approaching the group gathered. KITT knew Ironhide somewhat well-only to the extent that he recognized him. He'd decided to check out the trio with Ironhide. He'd been listening into the conversation for about the same amount of time now. KITTs double red scanner hummed lightly, moving in and out as he rolled to a stop next to Ironhide.

KITT was somewhat confused. Was Sideways originally a Decepticon? His readings were fairly neutral like his, from what his scanners could tell so far...Was there any major reason why he was changing sides? This discussion made him tense slightly. "Hey," KITT said to Ironhide. Unfortunately, KITT did not know his name yet. "Do you know this bot?"