“Optimus?” I ask turning slightly in Ratchets hand to look at him. “Can you tell the others? I-I can’t.” Ratchet sends a wave of security through the bond which I return with gratitude. “Of course Flare, Ratchet Flare will be sharing your quarters until we have Agent Fowler make other arrangements.” Ratchet growls and holds me closer to his spark, I rub circles on his hands and send waves of peace feeling him relax. They walk into the group room and Ratchet puts me onto the floor “Flare wha...” Jack trails off seeing my bloodshot eyes. I motion to Optimus and climb into Ratchets alt form. To soon we pull in front of my old house, I begin to shake. Fear courses through my half of the bond and Ratchet sends confusion ‘I don’t want to go in alone’ I somehow send through the bond. “Ok.” I turn to see amansmiling at me. I tilt my head to the side ‘Ratchet?’ I send through the bond the man chuckles “Yes Flare this is my holoform it’s a humanprojection of myself.” ‘Sweet’ I send through the bond with a wave of envy. We both get out of his alt mode and walk upstairs to my room. I begin to pack all my things with Ratchets help.

                       ~ 1 hour later ~

‘Wait’ I send and dart into my moms old room to grab her old necklace it has been in my family for hundreds of years. ‘K I’m done’ I walk outside to Ratchets alt mode which he’s leaning against waiting. We get in and the buckle wraps snugly around me. “Why aren't you talking except through the bond?” He asks letting his worry flow through the bond. ‘My mom always said she loved my voice... I don’t know if I’m going to talk for awhile’ “But...” he trails off and his eyes dim? I send confusion and he holds up a finger. “It seems we have a few new bots en root.” Ratchet says starting his engine and drives into an ally through a groundbridge and letting me out at base. “You're gonna love Jackie we were on the same unit the wreckers which means the ‘cons are gonna wish he never found us.” Bulkhead says looking like he was gonna jump for joy. Since Ratchet told me to leave my stuff I just slip out and walk over to stand next to Jack. “Hey Flare are you ok?” Jack asks softly I look at him blankly and shake my head as Ratchet asks Optimus “Who is coming?” “WheelJack, Ironhide, Jazz, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.”

Authors Note: Oh my gosh over 1,000 reads! Eek I'm so happy *happy dance* anyway I am so sorry I haven't updated in forever schools been hectic please forgive me I will try to start updating regularly starting next week love you all ~Mell