"And since you now know of our existence, I fear that as of last night, the Decepticons know of yours," Optimus said to the humans. "Got it. If we spot any strange vehicles, call 911." Jack said stepping in, making Sasha snort, "Can we go now?" Jack asked taking a look at Sasha. "Are you insane?" Miko and Sasha said in unison, "Oh wait he is," Sasha said laughing at Jack's face, giving Sasha a look Miko continued, "I'm living in bot-swana. And I won't let you or anyone else shatter it." Miko snarked whilst glaring at him.

"It is best that you four remain under our watch, at least, until we can determine our enemies' intentions," Optimus said. "Optimus, With all due respect," Ratchet started making said 'bot look to him, "The human Children are in as much danger here as anywhere." "Children?" Jack said offended. "They have no protective shell. If they get underfoot, they will go," Ratchet paused looking for the word, "Squish," Ratchet and Sasha said together, making everyone look at Sasha again.

"Then, for the time being, Ratchet, we will have to watch where we step,"Optimus replied as lights started flashing. "What's that?" Jack asked sounding panicked. ::Proximity Sensor:: 'Bee whirled. "Proximity Sensor. Someone's up top." Raf explained. "It's Agent Fowler," Ratchet sighed typing away at the screen. "I-I thought we were the only humans who knew about you guys?" Jack asked the bots. "Special Agent Fowler is our designated liaison to the outside world. As he tends to visit only when there are issues, It may be best if you do not meet him at this time." Optimus said turning around to explain, making Jack, Raf and Miko run away around a corner.

Sasha had suddenly disappeared without anyone knowing as the elevator opened up revealing a dark-skinned man with brown eyes and black hair in a blue business suit. "Seven wrecks, thirty-four benders, a three-hour traffic jam, and, of particular note, numerous reports of a speeding motorcycle of unknown make and a black and yellow custom muscle car. So, anything you care to get off your tin chest, Prime?" Agent Fowler asked as he made his way to the edge of the platform.

"We have the situation under control, Agent Fowler," Optimus said moving so that he could talk to the Agent. "They're back, aren't they?" Agent Fowler asked the Autobot leader. "If you are referring to the Decepticons, I have doubts that they ever left. Your planet is much too valuable," Optimus replied, "Then it's time to wake up the Pentagon," Agent Fowler said firmly to Optimus. "Hear me, Agent Fowler. We are your best, possibly your only defence against the Decepticon threat." Optimus countered firmly. "Says you." Fowler scoffed.

"Hey, fleshie?" Bulkhead said getting the agent's attention, "Did anyone get splattered on that freeway? Team Prime knows how to use force," Bulkhead continued as he ripped out a crane-like tool, "And how much not to use," Bulkhead finished by breaking the tool, "Bulkhead, I needed that!" Ratchet cried angrily. "Enough," Optimus said to the two before turning back to the human,"Military involvement will only result in catastrophe. Perhaps you can condone widespread human casualties, Agent Fowler, but I, however, cannot."

"Then do us both a favour and handle this, Prime, under the radar," Fowler said before walking back into the elevator and heading off, "Or I will," he added just before the doors shut. "Pretty bug bearings for a human," Bulkhead said walking up beside the Prime. "Agent Fowler is concerned for his world, Bulkhead, as he should be," Optimus replied.

"Blasted earth tech! Cliffjumper's signal popped back online," Ratchet said to the rest of the Autobots. The humans were standing on a raised platform, "Who's Cliffjumper?" Miko asked walking towards Ratchet. "How is that possible?" Optimus asked the medic, "It isn't," Ratchet said shaking his head, "Another bug. The system's chock-full with them." Ratchet added. "If there's any chance Cliff's alive...." Arcee said looking at the leader. "Ratchet, prepare sickbay. We may need it," Optimus said walking off and putting his battle mask over his mouth.

"Hey!" Miko called, Sasha sighed, "He gonna say no," Sasha sung out to her, "What can we do?" Miko asked ignoring Sasha, Optimus looked down at the excited younger girl, the wary younger boy, the scared but not wanting to show it older boy and the oldest girl who was tapping on her phone taking glances at the others amused. "Remain with Ratchet," Optimus said simply as he walked away, "Told ya so!" Sasha sang again as Miko slouched in disappointment, "Aw," she said, "Aw," Ratchet said sighing.

"Autobots roll out!" Optimus said as he transformed driving through the ground bridge as the others followed him. "What just happened?" Jack asked shocked, Sasha seemingly the only one not shocked about the ground bridge, other than Ratchet of course. "I transported them to the designated coordinates via the ground bridge." Ratchet said, "What's a ground bridge?" Raf asked him. Ratchet sighed, "A scaled-down version of space bridge technology," Ratchet explained before turning back to the computer.

"Since we don't currently possess the means or the energon, required for intergalactic travel," Ratchet finished with a sigh, "I'm sorry Ratchet," Sasha said putting her hand on his shoulder which she was sitting on, "Holy frag! How did you get there?" Ratchet asked jumping as Sasha just blinked innocently. "You're stuck here.... On Earth," Jack said making Ratchet turn to him, "With the likes of you, yes, but I constructed the ground bridge, to enable travel from here to anywhere on your planet." Ratchet said as he offers his hand for Sasha to get down, which she took gladly, "Thanks Ratchet," She said as she hopped onto the platform.

"Whoa. Does it work for humans?" Raf asked looking at the bot. "Naturally," Ratchet responded, "You mean I could just shoot on over and visit my parent's in Tokyo?" Miko asked curiously. "Within moments. In fact, allow me to send you there immediately, the three of you," Ratchet said getting in her face, "Watch it Ratchet," Miko snarled. "Wait, three?" Jack asked, "Yes, the only one not being rude is that femme other there," Ratchet said pointing towards Sasha who waved at the looks, "Thanks, Ratchet," Sasha said giving him a bright smile startling him before he turned back to the computer.

"What's this, anyway?" Miko said touching something, "Broken," Sasha called out, "Broken don't touch," Ratchet said walking back towards the computer, "Don't touch that either," Ratchet said suddenly. "Is there anything in here we can touch?" Jack asked walking behind Miko, as the computer error-ed, "How come you guys are using human computers?" Raf asked. "It certainly isn't by choice," Ratchet huffed, "It was handed was handed down from the previous tenants when we inherited this former missile silo. I make modifications as I see fit." Ratchet said scowling at the screen when more error signs came up, "Raf can fix that for you Ratchet," Sasha said standing beside the young boy who smiled at her gratefully.

"Really?" Ratchet asked them, "Yeah," Raf said going to sit down and open his laptop. "He's the best in the business, Ratchet, don't doubt him," Sasha said kindly to the giant being, "Humpf," Ratchet grunted as the error boxes disappeared. "Good job Raf," Sasha said Hi-Fiving him as Ratchet looked from the two humans to the screen and back.

[Ratchet, Bridge us back. use the arrival codes Now!] Optimus' voice came from the computer as Ratchet quickly did as he said. The humans watched as the Autobots came racing out of the ground bridge as some of an explosion came through the bridge.

"Whoa," Miko, Raf and Jack said together as Sasha looked at the bots with sadness. "Cutting it a bit close. How about Cliffjumper?" Ratchet asked. "Miko," Sasha groaned getting looks before they understood, "What was that explosion? Was there a fight? Can I come next time?" Miko asks getting excited. Arcee groaned, "Look-", "H-hey, Mio, let's go see what the bot's hide in their sock drawers," Jack said moving over to her, "Seriously?" She asked getting dragged away by Jack.

"Arcee, what did you see?" Optimus asked the femme who looked down sadly, "Not cliff, at least, not anymore," She said folding her arms, "He was mutated, butchered like something from those 'Con experiments during the war." Arcee finished before she fell down and landed on a crate. ::You okay?:: Bumblebee asked her, "I'm fine just dizzy." She said putting a hand up to stop him.

"Robots who get dizzy?" Miko asked, "Robots with emotions," Raf added, "Robots who can die," Jack finished. Sasha snorted gaining the human's attention, "Did you guys not figure that out from the start?" Sasha asked rhetorically before focusing her gaze on the Autobots as Ratchet scanned Arcee.

"Hmm," Ratchet said as his scanner turned red. "What is this?" Ratchet asked, "Don't know, Cliff was covered in, leaking it." Arcee said before rubbing her helm. "Go take a decontamination bath now," Ratchet commanded as he scraped some of the purple liquid off her hand. Arcee walked away with help from Bumblebee as Ratchet went to examine the liquid.

"O-Optimus, I-I hate to bug, but no bars," Jack said holding up his phone to the Autobot leader. "A security precaution, The silo walls isolate all radio waves," Optimus said looking at the platform where the humans were. A ding was heard from Sasha as everyone turned to look at her. "What?" She asked looking up from her phone. "How-?" Jack asked. "I'm with Raf half the time and I've got a few secrets of my own," Sasha said raising her eyebrow.

"Nevermind," Jack said before turning back to Optimus, "If I don't call my mom like now. I'm pretty sure the cops will be out looking for me," Jack continued. "Have you broken a law?" Optimus asked confused getting closer. Sasha snickered, "Curfew, Most kids have it," She said laughing quietly as she didn't have any curfew. "Yeah, Curfew, It's after 10 pm," Jack sighed. "I better get home, too, or I'll be grounded for a year," Raf said sadly.

"Earth customs, I hadn't considered." Optimus mused, "But the issue of your safety remains. Bulkhead, accompany Miko home." He said turning to the green bot, "Awesome! My host parents will freak!" Miko said excited, "And maintain covert surveillance in vehicle form." Optimus added quickly, "Curbside duty. Got it," Bulkhead said before turning to the humans, "Aw," Miko groaned.

"Bumblebee, you'll watch over Raf," Optimus said turning to Bumblebee who nodded. "Ratchet?' Optimus asked, "Busy," He said waving his servo, "Arcee, you'll accompany Jack," Optimus said as she walked in. Arcee sighed, "Still dizzy," "You're fine, says your physician," Ratchet said from where he was typing making Arcee sigh.

"Optimus?" Sasha said waving her hand to get the 'bot's attention, "Yes, Hope?" Optimus asked. "I can just stay the night here if it's a problem to get me home, my Uncle is away on a trip and he won't notice, but if he does I can just say that I was at a friends house," Sasha offered. Optimus nodded as the rest of the humans got in/on their guardians and left. Sasha made her way over to a chair on the raised platform and sat down. Sasha soon fell asleep after watching the medic for his various things on the computer.

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