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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 20, 2011 20:14:11 GMT -5
Date: August 24th, 2027
It was about 4:30 in the afternoon, Cira was done early for the day, and she made the most of it after a nice lunch. She and KITT were roaming near the NEST base, having one of their routine PT runs. Such runs consisted of a little competition on Cira's part to make it more interesting. KITT would take back roads and move slowly while Cira would find short cuts and run as fast as she could to try and keep up.
Of course, it was difficult for KITT to go too slow for too long. "I will go easy on you," KITT would sometimes say before the start of the run. Cira would just laugh at that, she knew KITT liked to have his fun and show off too even though he was just an independently thinking computerized vehicle.
It was a nice warm evening, the last of the summer heat heating up the city around them as they moved along. KITT followed a main road with the speed limit of 35 mph out near NEST, and Cira took to the buildings and trees along the outskirts of the base, trying her best to keep the AI vehicle in sight as she moved about. She had her music on as always, the heavy beats motivating her considerably.
She ran nearone of the outer gates near the entrance, ran/climbed up into the tree, and leaped for the edge of one of the security departments a few yards away from her. Moving this quickly put KITT at her one o'clock position to her right. Dashing along the roof, she jumped onto a large trash bin on the opposite side of the building then kept running, a scowl on her face as she saw KITT get ahead even further because of the speed difference. {"I dislike being human! It's not fair! He's only going about 30!"}[/i][/color] And already the AI was about to 'disappear' around a bend.
Cira dashed across the road and leaped over a fence and another tree in attempt to rejoin with KITT. If she could move faster, that would have been an interception, but of course, she couldn't...
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Post by Jazz on Oct 23, 2011 19:05:08 GMT -5
Sitting at N.E.S.T. headquarters New Jersey in the mid afternoon, Jazz felt restless. He had recovered physically from his ordeal after having been ripped in half by Megatron and being resurrected twenty years later, though it seemed Ratchet was not convinced of his mental state and had recommended to Optimus that Jazz be kept out of direct combat for the time being.
“What’s that rusty old Bot know anyway?” Jazz muttered to himself irritably. “I’m fine now. Optimus gotta know I’m still good for bustin’ up Deceptichumps.” His thoughts turned back to the battle in Mission city and he winced inwardly. “I learned from my mistake with Megajerk.”
Looking out over the water, Jazz’ hand strayed to his midsection and he sighed. A lot had changed in twenty years. Several of the others had half human children and there were a lot more Bots on Earth now, including ones he had never met before. Jazz felt a little out of place now, and being cooped up on base was not helping his mood. He began pacing as he grew more and more restless. “I gotta get outa here ‘fore I go stir crazy…” he muttered to himself sourly. It had been a week since he woke up in Ratchet’s med bay whole again and the stubborn Medical Officer refused to let Jazz go off base.
He suddenly stopped, his expression determined. Jazz made a choice. Transforming to his sleek terrestrial guise, he revved his engine and sped off towards the gate. Passing the security checkpoint, he headed towards the city. Jazz couldn’t stand sitting idle and desperately needed something to take his processor core off things for a while. Even if no Decepticons showed up in the area, there were other diversions to be had. Information and intelligence gathering were his forte, how else could he be of use but to go out and practice his craft. Besides, being stuck at base was making him feel rusty in all his joints and he wanted to get out and stretch his servos a bit before he ended up falling apart from lack of action.
His processors were occupied as he went through the gate, and he didn’t really have the patience for dealing with the security guards today. Instead of stopping like he’s supposed to, he merely drove through, his Holoform giving a cursory wave as he went by. This of course raised a few eyebrows and the posted guard shouted for him to stop. Jazz ignored him and kept on going.
Jazz rounded a bend in the road as he accelerated, hoping to put a bit of distance between himself and the MP’s that would surely be chasing him down shortly. He knew Optimus would have some words with him later, and he wasn’t in the mood for hanging around for the guards to catch up to him.
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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 23, 2011 19:30:22 GMT -5
Cira moved along, eventually catching sight of Jazz as he rounded one of the same corners on a road she and KITT had been moving on. Of course with how slow KITT was going, he passed him easily as well. Whether or not the Mustang was noticed was uncertain, but KITT certainly noticed Jazz.
KITT sent a ping to Cira to alert her, just as she was wondering who that was. She didn't see many flashy sports cars in this area, and the shininess of the alternate mode as well as its speed caught her attention. Since Cira was off base, by the time she and KITT saw Jazz they were well away from the security guards as well as the gate entrance.
{"Jazz?} Cira's eyebrows furrowed slightly as she ran, picking up speed with a pant as she leaped over a random trash bin. She tried her hardest to get her fairly short self to run faster, targeting another tree up ahead to use for practice. She grabbed hold of a tree branch and literally flipped herself over it. All though she brushed a few branches, she completed the mid air flip and covered a few good feet before pressing onward.
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Post by Jazz on Oct 23, 2011 20:04:22 GMT -5
At first he didn’t recognize the human female jogging along the edge of the road way as he sped past. Then he glanced back, mildly curious. Somehow her stature, mannerisms, the way she moved, something struck him as familiar. Jazz watched her jump over a trash bin, then using the tree to cover some distance with a flip over a branch and smirked to himself. {“Hmmm, a human after my own Spark.”} he mused inwardly, then glanced at the black car following her, suddenly recognizing the twin red scanners and realizing who they both were. {“KI3T! And that's gotta be Cira! She was there in the med bay! Primus...”} Glancing forward he let out a yelp of surprise as the road veered to the left just ahead. He knew he couldn’t stop in time to avoid hitting the curb or the trees beyond the sidewalk, so he transformed, going into a hand stand before twisting and landing on his feet facing back the way he had come, shattering the sidewalk pavement as he landed. “Damn fool not watching where yer goin’…” he grumbled to himself irritably. Jazz shook his metallic head grumbling unintelligibly in his native Cybertronian language and stepped off the now broken sidewalk back into the street after checking to make sure there were no oncoming vehicles. Taking a glance back at Cira as she ran along side KI3T, he settled back into his vehicle mode again. {“She’s human, scrap fer processor. Knock it off.”} he scolded himself for being so distracted by her. He had seen her running around the base and her playful athletic ability had caught his attention. He couldn’t help but watch when it was someone who exhibited abilities similar to his own, human or otherwise.
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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 23, 2011 20:21:08 GMT -5
Cira decided to change course and cross the road as KITT started to slow down when he noticed Jazz "trip and transform", but recover gracefully. It didn't take long for her to observe their similarities in movement. {"It seems he moves like I do..."} she thought to herself in amusement and intrigue.
She ran for KITT, her legs burning as she leaped over the Mustang's roof with one hand, pushing herself upwards almost vertically above herself into a single handed vault before landing squarely from her front side onto the middle of the road. She couldn't hear all of Jazz's mutterings because of her music, but as she watched Jazz she nearly tripped upon landing before trying to bolt again. Luckily she was able to catch herself and save some of her grace before propelling herself forward in case any other cars approached their path from either direction.
KITT gave them some space, hesitating in approaching Jazz. No one was coming from his direction so he didn't have to worry about going too slow.
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Post by Jazz on Oct 23, 2011 21:10:19 GMT -5
Jazz couldn't help but watch as Cira vaulted over KI3T, smiling inwardly. Yeah, she was very much like himself and part of him wanted to get to know her. Then his attention was caught by the humans from the gate that had seen him speed through without clearance and Jazz cringed, knowing they'd alert the other Autobots soon if they hadn't already. "Aw slag..." he grumbled and spun his tires, intending to get his aft out of there before he could be caught. The guards yelled for him to stop immediately but he ignored them, speeding off down the road.
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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 23, 2011 21:39:24 GMT -5
Upon seeing Jazz leave, Cira paused her music and glanced over at KITT, waving him over. "Hey pal, I think we should follow him, y'know in case he stumbles across some trouble or something. I think my run is over for now, plus I kinda need a breather." She said as they slowed down.
"I do not see why not. I have alerted the guards that he is being watched until another Autobot arrives." KITT replied, opening the driver's door for her. "Sweet, thanks." Cira stepped into the comfy leather seat and then accelerated after Jazz with a considerable boost in speed.
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Post by Jazz on Oct 23, 2011 22:09:06 GMT -5
Jazz didn't bother looking back as he masked his signal, he simply drove as fast as he dared, weaving through traffic as he went. He didn't realize KI3T was following him, nor did he realize Cira had actually gotten into KI3T. All he knew was that he needed to escape as far and as fast as his wheels could carry him. It didn't take him long to find the freeway and he bolted straight for it, opening up his engine and letting his speed climb as he went, reveling in the freedom as the air rushed through his intakes and caresses the sleek skin of his alt mode. He couldn't help but let out a soft moan of pleasure as he sped along the freeway, glad to get away and just drive for a while.
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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 23, 2011 22:24:54 GMT -5
Cira pressed on the gas pedal harder as she and the AI noticed Jazz hid his signal. "Slag." Cira muttered as she saw the smaller vehicle start weaving through traffic much more skillfully and unpredictably. "Cira, do you wish to test the speed limit?" KITT gave her a warning, a friendly reminder that she was soon going to be challenging the speed limit regulations. He didn't want to have to assume control and force deceleration on his driver, after all, he respected her decisions.
That statement made her groan a little. "We shouldn't let him out of our sight, KITT. Perhaps ya should transform into yer police cruiser form or the Attack Mode with lights? That would just excite him and probably put him on edge, maybe piss him off. Not sure I want the latter...eh..." Cira grumbled as they began to exceed the speed limit.
"The police cruiser disguise is an option but I cannot anticipate his reactions." KITT replied promplty, leaving the choice up to her. "Aww hell, let's do it." she replied, selecting the transformation sequence.
"Transformation complete." KITT stated, and let Cira accelerate after KITT, though didn't activate sirens just yet. Weaving through traffic was indeed easier this way, especially now that they were on the open highway.
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Post by Jazz on Oct 23, 2011 22:48:36 GMT -5
Jazz didn't notice the shift, nor did he realize there was now a white Crown Victoria police cruiser following him. All Jazz knew was that he was free, at least for now. The feel of the road beneath his tires, the rush of the air over his frame, the sound of the world falling away behind him, it had been a while since he had such freedom and he wanted to enjoy it for as long as he could. As he drove, he spotted something off the highway near the edge of town, something abandoned and a likely place he could go to just play and let loose for a while. He then veered left and transformed, doing a handstand over the median wall to jog across the other side of the freeway and head off the main road. He then found the connecting street that led to the old abandoned mill and transformed again, heading along the road. What he was unaware of was the exit ramp a mile farther down that linked to a side road that connected to the one he was now on, the same road that led to the old mill he was headed for now.
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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 23, 2011 23:33:55 GMT -5
KITT was using the aid of satellite imagery to attempt to keep up with Jazz, but unfortunately his silver form was a little difficult to see. The meridian was nothing special, it was merely up to Cira if she wished to pursue Jazz with such a direct approach. Knowing her, KITT predicted she was going to have him activate Turbo Boost, which she did not a moment too soon. She activated Turbo Boost, transforming into Attack Mode, but the jump was going to be a bit tight since they would have to steer far to the left. Turbo Boost was never too favorable on a turn or in mid transformation, but it could work nonetheless depending on the environment.
KITT's lights on the cruiser mode stayed as he transformed into his black Attack Mode simultaneously sounding the sirens for a bit so they could clear the path more effectively and safely to make the jump. As soon as the jump was cleared, KITT landed on an intersecting road near the exit ramp with a thump, immediatey shutting off the siren and turning off the lights, then Cira shifted him back into the Crown Victoria form.
Cira planned on having herself or KITT speak up if they got with in talking distance of Jazz, she wanted to join him in on his fun, not use KITT to drag him back to base. KITT had his own opininons on the matter, but he too also understood that Jazz needed to get out and 'breathe' a little - if Cira could provide such company where he couldn't then he was content. He wished he had a robotic form, but all he had were wheels. "I do wish I had my own robotic form."
Cira patted the AI's steering wheel, glancing at his voice orb briefly so she could keep her eyes on the roads. "I know buddy. I wish I was one of them as ya already know...I think you'll be gettin' yer own body soon, depending on how the first tests of the Interceptor goes."
"Yes, I hope that is so..." KITT said as they tried to keep up with the agile silver mech. As they moved he watched Jazz with a dash of longing -- it couldn't be helped when one was unable to transform into anything else but a vehicle.
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Post by Jazz on Oct 24, 2011 0:23:14 GMT -5
Once they had turbobosted and gotten onto the same road he was, Jazz realized he was being followed and he skidded, turning completely around to face the oncoming white Crown Vic with a growl. He managed to piece together that the vehicle was the transforming AI KI3T who was following him as he saw the black attack mode change after landing. Once they got near enough, he made his intent very clear. "I ain't going back! Slaggit, I refuse to be caged! I ain't some hatchling needing to be protected!" he snapped at them, clearly irritated and ready to fight his way free if need be, his engine revving to emphasize the point.
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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 24, 2011 0:47:42 GMT -5
"That's not why we're here, Jazz." Cira tried to assure him, sticking her head out the window as they slowed down. "We're because I was actually interested in seein' where you were going and was wondering if I could join ya! KITT 'n I are always partners in crime." she explained.
"I told the guards we would watch you, but I made no indication as to whether or not I would bring you back. That is not my decision to make after all." KITT piped in with his usual calm tone.
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Post by Jazz on Oct 24, 2011 1:06:32 GMT -5
Jazz's engine calmed some then, hearing their words. He transformed into a crouch, looking at them. "You, want to come with me?" he asked in surprise, tilting his head a bit. He looked at Cira then as she poked her head out looking at him. "You... you were there... in the med bay..." he observed softly, letting her know he recognized her. "I've seen you around the base... I was... watching you... You looked... free... happy..." he lowered his head a bit then, venting a soft sigh. "I want to be free again..." he murmured quietly, more to himself than to them.
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Post by Cira Knight on Oct 24, 2011 2:14:59 GMT -5
"Heh...well I'm a pretty happy-go-lucky person, most of the time." Cira grinned at him then, stepping out of KITT. "KITT had detected your signal like the rest of the Autobots had, we got cleared ta visit from Ironhide. KITT and I work as laison with NEST so getting clearance is pretty easy." she leaned against KITT for a moment, folding her arms, an ankle crossing the other casually.
"I like to go out on runs and stuff, and so does KITT just to mess around. I got curious when I saw you drive off. We decided to follow just in case Cons happened ta be nearby. Then I decided maybe I should ask if I can play."
KITT's scanners paced quietly while they exchanged a few words. Cira knew that he wished he could tag along greatly-and KITT knew that Cira knew that he knew this, but such activity for him was obviously not possible, so he decided he would offer his protection in case it was needed for precautionary purposes. "I can offer my surveillance functions and protection in case any Decepticons may be nearby."
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