Chapter 9: Chapter 9 - Presidential problem
Trump was furious. In Oval Office as he watched Japan perform a successful space bridging. Right now, Naruhito truly hit the nerve, as he made the statement that he will reclaim the title of the Empire for Japan...
Not only that - but he also stated it will be the age of his country. Trump can't allow it. After small talks in the CIA, he reached to agent William Fowler who was right now in the base and contacted the Autobots directly.
"Autobots. I am honored to talk with you but I am really not in a mood for a friendly talk."
Said a bit angry as the kids got shocked and saluted. "Mr. President, it is an honor as well."
Trump sighed. "Are they some staff I did not know that was hired? Fowler, explain yourself."
Fowler sighed as he knew what was going on. "Mr. President. I'm honored. Kids - they are technically 17 so they are allowed to work for the agency and they all showed good talent in the technological and mechanical fields, so I thought I will hire them to the agency for a part-time job." He explained as Trump chuckled softly under his nose. "Very well, Mr. Fowler. Explain to me then, how the FUCK!? How the fuck, Japanese got cybertronian technology!? How this happend~!?"
Angry as ever, he attracted the attention of optimum prime as other bots gathered around, on a video conference. "My apologies, Mr. President. It seems that Japan sided with Decepticons, and believed every single word that Megatron said about us. The technology transfer seems to be a primary reason why he agreed to help."
Trump sighed as he put two fingers on his forehead, calming himself down. "Then if you please could do something about it? I don't know.. Something.. Anything.. America is in a big PR shit right now. "
Prime sighed as he knew what he wanted. "No, Mr. Trump. With all due respect I have for you, with your current leadership changing every 4 years with a popular vote, I am afraid it is unstable to give you the technology required to build a space bridge."
Trump sighed again, in control. "I'm aware of our system's flaws, but it's best we've got. We might as well be north Koreans. Commies~! Calm down Dony.." Sighed twice... "Fine. Then what if I will offer you the command over the bridge? I'm going to let you work from the comforts of Area 51, Prime."
Prime listened, with kids nearby, watching the development of the situation.
"My offer is simple. Regardless of who is elected next term, full control over the new facility... Built around the Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. My people will help construct the space bridge and you will be in charge of who is in or out. Full human support and all required resources for the Autobot cause needed to protect pieces of cybertronian technology. I will even make it a secret executive order to all the staff."
Kids widen their eyes as the heard the proposition. "Optimus, please agree. Do you know that means we will also get a second base in case this was found?" Said Sierra, as she explained her idea. "Sooner or later, the Decepticons will find this base, and so, after the evac procedures will be out, we will at least have a GPS coordination for our new base. It's an opportunity for us all."
Trump smiled as he listened to Sierra's explanation. "She is right, Prime. I'm also giving you a back-up facility just in case. With full-on protection of the US Military. Still in Nevada. I can organize the clearance. Fowler."
Fowler sighed. "Yes, Mr. President?"
"Please organize every document for our Autobot allies and for your teenage assistants for Nellis Air Force Base, also known as Area 51. And tell me if Optimus Prime ultimately agrees. I might be the last president who will be that generous. Others might be stricter than me."
Fowler saluted. "Yes, sir. I will notify you when anything will change."
"Fowler. Write the numbers. Kids, don't call me without very strong reason to do so if ever gonna remember the number. Better if you would not call me. It's a private card."
Fowler smiled. "Private phone to the President of the United States? I am honored." and started writing the number given by the president. Of course, Miko could not miss the opportunity to write down the number and with a cheeky smile, she discreetly put in the number.
"I will notify you when the special sector for Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty organization only is ready at Area 51." Trump said as he hanged out, wishing them all good day.
"Wow... Now that is some really big backing, Optimus." Said Sierra. "I really did not expect that POTUS will get interested in your affairs. Guess Cons working with a foreign country really worried pentagon and they informed him about everything that happens here."
Optimus sighed. "I am aware that your current president wants to outrace Japan in the space competition. Why is it so important for you? You are not ready as a species for space travel. You are not mentally ready for this."
Jack decided to step into the discussion. "We sent a man to the moon as an effort to outrace the Soviet Union - a communist state that shows progress and it was a threat to a country's position in the global arena. Nukes were not enough. The space program was about a threat of the nuclear capability of rockets. So We joined in and landed on the moon. Now if Japan owns the bridge... It puts them as a potential "successor to the throne" as a next leading superpower but they don't have enough army to protect much of trade that happens by sea."
Optimus listened as he made an opinion. "So your enemy started gaining an edge over you and the US had a technological gap between the soviets. So you decided to bankrupt them?"
Jack sighed. "It was a side effect of this. We made lots of technical progress since then. If you ever want me to explain how the cold war looked... I can just show you some books. I'm a really bad teacher, trust me."
Optimus smiled as he decided to consider should he agree. "Very well... I will look forward to this. I also want to know how it was back then. So books will be appreciated. Rafael... Could you prepare electronic version for me?"
Raf looked from behind his laptop as he agreed. "Sure Optimus. Jack come here and give me a list of books."
Jack agreed. "Sure thing. Gimme a minute." Optimus went to his own chamber as he decided to prepare for Energon seeking mission to clear his head and think in calm. "Jetfire, come with me. You will be my eyes in the sky. We are going to look for Energon deposits."
Jetfire sighed and agreed, coming with Optimus. Barricade decided to ask. "And what we are going to do, boss?"
Optimus turned around to the team. "Seek Energon. Or rest."
Arcee sighed and asked seriously. "Optimus. It's about the President's proposal that makes you worried, correct?"
Optimus truly did not have anything to hide before them, right? " Yes, Arcee. I am too concerned with the fact that humans work with Decepticons... More than you think." Said as he went back to prepare. "If you want, you can come with us. Split for teams."
Bulk shrugged it and put his hand on Arcee's shoulder. "Don't worry, Arcee.. Whatever is going to happen, it can't be worse than it is now." Arcee looked from her shoulder. "I wish I could have your optimism bulk." Said as she looked at worried Optimus, getting ready to fight.
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