Chapter 17

" Ok, I did what you wanted. Now, the memories, please. " Lizard said, lending her hands out.

" Of course. " Bumblebee said.

" Ooh! I can't wait to see your memories! I want to know how you became so fearless! " Lizard said.

Bumblebee placed her talons on Lizard's, and the room changed. An older Luna and Dawny walked into the room. They were in a small space; paintings and tapestries filled the walls. A smaller Bumblebee sat on the floor, admiring the art.

" Hi, Bee! " Dawny screamed, running to squeeze her.

" Ew, what is this? Please tell me you roar at her to stop it! " Lizard said.

Both Bumblebee's smiled.

" So? What's new! " Dawny said, super hyperactive.

" Well... I administered into the Guardians! I'm pretty sure I'm getting in! " Little bee said, turning to Dawny.

" WOW! I hope you get in! " Dawny said, super proud of her.

Luna walked up to Bumblebee and sat in front of her.

" This isn't about avenging your family. " Luna said, her voice calm and careful.

" Well... maybe. " Little bee said.

" Dawny, can we talk alone? " Luna said, looking straight at Dawny.

" Aw, alright. See you around, Bee! " Dawny said, leaving the art room.

" Bumblebee... I like how brave you are, but you are far too destructive. " Luna said.

" Yes! This is where you blow her off, right? " Lizard said.

Little Bee walked closer to Luna. She looked as if she would slap Luna.

" I understand you want this, but you need to learn when to be calm and careful. " Luna stood up and grabbed one of the Tapestries. It was one of the throne rooms where Lizard and Cottonmouth sat.

" When I was trapped in the throne room, I had to learn to stay calm and happy. If I broke at any time, the world would probably be covered in vines and mind-controlled zombies. Sometimes, you can't always punch your way to freedom. Sometimes, you need to be calm. " Luna finished by showing another picture of Freedom with all of the heroes in history.

Bumblebee dropped her frown and squeezed Luna's neck.

" I don't want to lose you or anyone of my friends. I want you to be safe. " Little bee said, starting to cry.

Bumblebee began to tear up.

" That's... me? " Luna said from behind them.

Bumblebee turned to see Luna staring at herself with Bumblebee. Luna kneeled and tried to touch it, but her talon went right through.

" Luna? What happened? " Bumblebee asked, shaken.

" THIS IS ALL WRONG! YOU'RE THE SUPER BIG TOUGH ONE!!! HOW ARE YOU LIKE THIS? "Lizard said, angry and upset.

Luna walked over to Lizard, then turned to Bumblebee.

" What do I do? " Luna asked.

" Give her your memories. Then Dawny's. " Bumblebee said.

But Dawny wasn't anywhere close. Seahorse walked up to Lizard.

" Have mine. I'm sure you'll find something enjoyable. " Seahorse said.

" Oh, sure! The one who hid during the Scorching and didn't even speak until now. Yeah, I think I'm good. " Lizard said.

Luna held onto Lizard's talons.

" Are you a lie as well? " Lizard said.

" Can the great savior be wrong? " Luna said, smiling.

" Fine... " Lizard said.

Bumblebee could hear voices from the other side of the vines while the room showed Luna her memories.

" Bumblebee, we're here! " Ruby rose said.

" Don't come in! They'll know! " Bumblebee said.

Bumblebee felt her body become heavy, and her snout felt like it was frozen solid.

" Save me. I might die! " Bumblebee Said. " Only Sundew can save me! "

Rubyrose still broke in. Bumblebee grabbed Karisma and pointed her tail at Karisma's neck.

" KARISMA! Let her go! " Rubyrose roared.

" First, I want you. " Bumblebee said.

" Never! I'll never let you take control of the world! " Rubyrose.

" Wait, maybe this isn't the best idea. " Karisma said, afraid.

But Karisma was dead before she could finish. Bumblebee dropped her to the floor. Rubyrose stared.

" Get a new Moon, quick! " Bumblebee was able to utter before being pulled back.

Bumblebee was back in the throne room that wasn't covered in vines. Bumblebee stared angrily at Cottonmouth. Bumblebee flew herself at Cottonmouth and tried to do everything she could. She punched, kicked, scratched, and bit him, but every attack went through him. She was pulled back by Luna.

" It's not worth it. It's over. " Luna said.

Bumblebee calmed herself down.

Please save us, Rubyrose. The past is counting on you!