When I woke up, it was to Ratchet's loud footsteps. I soon realized I was still laying against Optimus' chest but I was tired so I didn't bother moving. I almost fell back asleep again but Ratchet spoke.

"Optimus? Where are you?", Ratchet says.

I feel Optimus shift out from under me and place me on the couch. It immediately felt cold and I wanted my warmth back. I opened my eyes a smidge and saw Optimus' holoform fizzle out. I could hear him speaking quietly with Ratchet though I could not hear what they were saying. However, Ratchet kept glancing at me.

I had my eyes open now and rolled over to stare at the ceiling. There were butterflies in my stomach and I could not for the life of me figure out why. I heard footsteps come back over towards me and I quickly pretended to be asleep again. I heard the sound of transformation and I heard some footsteps come up the stairs.

I felt lightly touch my shoulder before speaking softly to me.

"Jaymen, I know you're awake", he says. I open my eyes and stare at him.

"How did you know I was awake?" I ask. He smiles softly as he helps me stand up. I could feel the butterflies in my stomach once again, this time stronger than before. I also felt my cheeks heating up.

"You became more tense", he says, with a smile gracing his face. I smile back at him before his holoform fizzles out and he transforms.

*time skip brought to you by Jaymen being bored*

It's about noon now and Arcee and Bumblebee were talking to Optimus about how two boys had seen her and Bee, blowing their cover.

"If the Decepticons are targeting us, anyone perceived as our ally will be at grave risk", Optimus says.

I sigh. Time goes slowly here. They scout for energon, fight Cons, talk to each other, search for energon. There is honestly not a lot of stuff for a human to do here. I think about the two boys. I'm guessing Optimus is going to have them come here. That'll be interesting. I yawn and decide to take a nap.

My mother had just set the table and had called me down for dinner. I bounce down the stairs happily and sit at my place at the table. My father sat down as well, next to my mother. Before we can even start eating, men barge into our home, giving us no time to react. Someone grabs a hold of me and makes me step away from my parents.

"Let her go!!" my father yells to the man holding me.

"Oh, I don't think that will happen", said the man. Everyone had masks on except for him. He had several scars going along his face.

"Who... who are you?", I whisper, my voice shaking.

"The name is Silas. Though, we are known as MECH", he says, glancing down at me. I look at my parents and I could see in their eyes that they know what I'm about to do.

They both shake their heads barely, telling me no. I plead with them. I can get us all out of here easily. They shake their heads once more.

"Now, little girl. Tell us where your robot friend is, or your father dies", Silas growls.

"What robot friend?!", I exclaim, struggling to get away. I hear a shot ring out and I look to my father. He's laying face down and there is a bullet hole in the back of his head. I scream and try to get away.

"Keep struggling and your mother dies too", Silas whispers.

"Jay, whatever you do, don't tell him!!", my mother screams before Silas gave the order to shoot her. I gasp, feeling tears stream down my face. I scream loudly and rip myself free from Silas' grasp. I run towards my mother, screaming her name.

"MOM!! MOM!! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME!!", I scream. She looks at me before whispering one word to me.

"Run", her voice faint. I scramble up and run out of the house, dodging every MECH agent. I keep running and running and don't stop.

I shoot up off the couch, drenched in a cold sweat. Not this again... please... I hold back tears but can't any longer. I start crying. I feel someone pick me up and I am placed on a shoulder. I look around and immediately know it is Optimus' shoulder.

"Is it the same nightmare from last night?", he whispers.

I nod my head, tears streaming down my face.

"Would you like to tell me about it?", he asks.

I release a shaky breath before speaking. "It's a memory... a memory of how my parents were killed..."

Optimus looks over at me and I start crying again. "I miss them so much, Optimus! They were my only family, the rest of my family was dead. I have no siblings. My parents were all I had..."

Optimus looks at me, his eyes filled with sadness. I continue speaking. "But now... I have you and all the bots. And I hope you'll always be there for me."

I could feel the butterflies in my stomach even more than before and I was silently freaking out. Why are there butterflies in my stomach!!!? I had never experienced this before...

"I will never leave you... I promise... I will always be there for you", Optimus says, his eyes filled with kindness.

I smile and hug the side of his face, tears still coming down my face, though not as much now.

He placed his hand over my back and I knew that it was his way of giving me a hug.

*the next day*

I wait impatiently for the bots to get back with the two boys. Soon, it was 4:15 and still no sign of them. Then I heard a two engines rolling up. Optimus went to hide in the ground bridge, though I'm not quite sure why. I grin excitedly. The only human contact I got was from Fowler and he's not always friendly.

Bee came through the tunnel first and then Arcee. A young boy stepped out of Bumblebee and a teenage boy and girl got off Arcee. I thought there were only two...

"I thought there were two?", Ratchet says.

"Haven't you heard? Human's multiply", Arcee says, sarcasm dripping from every word on that sentence.

The other humans were looking around in surprise and awe. The young boy introduced himself to the girl.

"I'm Raf", he says, holding out a hand to her but she ran off.

"I'm Miko! Who are you?", she asks Bulkhead.

Bulk answers and then Miko throws out a ton of questions. I'm not surprised he wasn't sure what to say.

"So, if you guys are robots... who made you?", Rat asks.

Oh scrap...

"Puh-lease", Ratchet says looking offended. I pat his arm since I was over by him and he rolls his eyes before looking at me curiously. He speaks quietly to me while Optimus explains what they are to the new humans.

"Aren't you going to introduce yourself?", he asks.

"Eh. I'm gonna see how long it'll take them to notice me", I respond, half-listening to what Optimus is saying.

"And since you now know of our existence, I fear that as of last night, the Decepticons now know of yours."

Jack and Miko got into a small argument, causing me to silently snicker. Optimus broke up the argument by speaking.

"It best that you three remain under our watch. At least until we can determine our enemies intentions", Optimus says.

"Optimus", Ratchet cut in. "With all due respect, these human children are in as much danger here as anywhere!" Jack was offended by that. "They have no protective shell! If they get underfoot, they will go- squish."

"Hey, Ratchet!! I've been here for several weeks now and you haven't stepped on me", I shout, gaining the attention of the other humans.

"Then for the time being, Ratchet, we must watch where we step", Optimus says, ignoring my comment.

"Gee, thanks, Optimus, I feel the love", I mutter. Just then the proximity alarm went off.

"It's Agent Fowler", Ratchet informs us after checking the camera.

"I thought we were the only humans that knew about you guys?", Jack says, in a questioning tone of voice.

"Special Agent Fowler is our designated liaison to the outside world, as he only tends to visit when there are... issues", Optimus explains. "It may be best that you do not meet him at this time."

The three humans hid while I just flopped on the couch. The elevator opens and Fowler exits, speaking immediately.

"Seven wrecks, thirty-four fender benders, a three hour traffic jam, and on particular note, numerous reports of a speeding motorcycle of unknown make and a black and yellow custom muscle car!", Fowler exclaims. "So, anything you care to get off your tin chest, Prime?"

"We have the situation under control, Agent Fowler", Optimus says.

I doze off while they argue, only waking up when I hear the elevator doors close.

"Well, glad that he's gone. He sure is just a pocket full of sunshine isn't he?" I say sarcastically.

No one pays attention to me except for the humans.

"So who are you? And and why didn't you hide when Agent Fowler came?", Miko asks.

"I'm Jaymen, though I prefer Jay", I say, my shy side coming out. "I didn't hide because Fowler already knows I'm here. After all, he is the one who brought me here."

They all stare at me in shock but then I hear something that made my heart skip a beat.

"Blasted earth tech!! Cliffjumpers signal just popped back online", Ratchet exclaims.

"How is that possible?", Optimus asks.

"It isn't. Another bug. The system is chock full of them", Ratchet grumbles. Arcee is hopeful and so they decide to go.

"Hey, what can we do?", Miko asks.

"Remain here with Ratchet and Jaymen", Optimus answers.

"Aww....", Miko groans. Not even a minute later, Ratchet does the exact same thing. I laugh and Ratchet glares at me.

"Where's some pink paint when you need it?", I question him. He looks at me confused but then remember what I did the first day I was here. He growls softly and I laugh some more.

Soon, they come back, Optimus last, with a blue cloud of smoke chasing after him. I gasp and almost transform but stop myself just in time. I can't let them in on my secret just yet.

Miko asks a ton of questions that got Arcee annoyed real quick. Thankfully Jack distracted Miko and Arcee told us what she saw. I gasp and feel tears silently come down my cheeks. Arcee had fallen because she felt dizzy, and Ratchet found this purple goo on her. She said that Cliff was covered in it and leaking it. I stare at her quite worried as she went to go take a decontaminatiom bath.

I sit down on the couch and eventually lay down, letting sleep overcome me. Too much happened today and I don't know how to comprehend all of it. Sleep was the best way for me to think about things.