My jet soars through the air. Racing with the wind, leaving streaks behind me as I fly. I cheer out loud from the rush it's giving me. I fly around, preforming a few twists and loops. I have no care in the world at the moment. I'm just so happy to be in the air. Look at me go! I continue to whoop and shout. I'm so focused on my excitement I don't see the blue jet that's coming up from behind me. It isn't until the glare off of the gold cockpit catches my eye, that I finally see him. I bounce in my seat at the sight. I'm so happy to see the gorgeous flying machine. Its what I've been looking forward to seeing since I've been grounded. I wave over to him, even though I have no idea if he saw me or not. I don't care, I'm way to happy for anything to ruin this moment. He flies in front of me, I'm assuming for me to follow him.

He goes in for landing in the outskirts of the desert. Enough open area for us to both land. We descend to the ground and our landing gears become ready. I put all my focus into the landing, I don't want to mess up in front of him. I don't want to mess up at all. My wheel touch the ground and I think this is one of my better landings. No wobbly jet on my watch. Once I know the jet is in park and not going anywhere, I'm out and on the ground waiting for Dreadwing. I'm halfway to his jet before he even has his cockpit open. I hear the hissing of the hydraulics and my eyes land upon that intimidating, strong face. His eyes glowing ever so slightly.

"Dreadwing!" I call out to him as he hops down.

"Lieutenant." He acknowledges me, "How was the flight?"

"It was amazing. I'm just happy to finally get some airtime." I say excitedly.

He's about to speak again, when the sound of tires upon the desert sand interrupt him. We both look behind his jet and a red sports car is racing in fast. Why is there a sports car in the desert and why is it coming for us? Dreadwings has the look of shock written all over his face.

"Get back in your jet?" He orders, coming closer and pushing me towards my ride.

"What? What is going on?" I question, trying to stop him, "Dreadwing!"

"You have to go now." He growls, still pushing me.

"Why? Do you know the stupid driver? He's going to ruin an axle or something driving in the sand like that."

"Just go. You have to get out of here."

He's got me at the front of my jet now, but before I can get in, the car has closed in and before I can say or do anything, it transforms. The fenders break apart, moving to different areas as a being appears, almost human like, but a robot. The wheels connect to its legs and wings on his back. It's head forms at the top of its slender build, a white silvery face and red frames around it, highlighting its crimson eyes. A smug grin forms over its face. Though looking at it now, I'd say it has male like characteristics. I'm going to say it's a he.

"Well well well, Dreadwing. So, this is where you've been sneaking off too. To visit a fleshy." He says in a silvery tone.

"Knockout, what are you doing here?" Dreadwing hisses, standing in front of me, protectively.

"You know this robot?" I can't help but ask, looking around him, wanting a better view.

"Robot?! I am not a robot." The robot says clearly offended by what I said. He leans down and stares daggers at me. I decided I'm going to stay behind Dreadwing.

"Then what are you?" I blurt out.

"Dreadwing have you not taught this human anything?"

"What are you doing here Knockout?" Dreadwing's eyebrows are pinched inward and his eyes are glowing slightly, but he continues to glare at the non-robot that looks like a robot.

"Lord Megatron has sent me, you weren't answering him, and he needs you back on the ship, but maybe I should explain what you really are to your little pet there. You've clearly kept her in the dark." He answers with a smirk, then adds, "Megatron is really going to love hearing about this."

"Don't you dare tell him about her!" Dreadwing seethes.

I back up a bit, unsure of what to do in this situation. What has Dreadwing not told me? Is he just like this Knockout? How many more are there? Does anyone else know about them?

*Team Prime*

"Optimus! Knockout is driving in!" Arcee shouts through the comm.

"Keep a close watch. Do not engage unless he starts to cause trouble." Optimus orders.

"He just transformed in front of her. They are talking now." She relays, continuing to watch from where she and Bee were hiding.

"Just keep a close eye for now."

"Yes, Optimus."

*Janes POV*

"What is going on Dreadwing?" I ask quietly, unsure if I really want to know.

"Yes, you should really tell her, Dreadwing." Knockout adds with a sly smirk.

"You can leave Knockout. I will be behind you shortly." Dreadwing says as he turns around to me.

"As you wish. Don't keep our lord waiting."

Before my eyes, he transforms again back into the sleek sports car he was when he arrived. He spun his wheels and raced off, leaving us in a cloud of dust. After a nice coughing fit, I finally can see Dreadwing again and he's looking down on me with a sullen look. Like he's dreading to tell me what he needs to say.

"You like him, aren't you?" I ask before he can get a word out.

"Yes, I am a Cybertronian. I am first lieutenant to the Decepticons. We are a fraction from the planet Cybertron, fighting against the Autobots. This is not how I wanted you to find out and honestly, I was hoping you never would." He explains sadly.

"Why wouldn't you want me to know? That is so cool. I'm friends with an alien. This is fantastic. The guys are never going to believe this. So is your jet, actually you? I've been flying with an actual jet. No wonder your so good. Wow this is so amazing. I can't wait to tell the guys." I jump up and down excitedly, until Dreadwing puts his hand up.

"You can't tell anyone." My face drops.

"What? Why not?"

"No one knows we are here; we are robots in disguise, that is why we have alt modes. This is why I don't use my cybertronian form, I had to scan one of your aircraft to gain flight here."

"I can't tell anyone. That's so unfair. But I guess I understand. I guess I'll keep your secret. Can you show me your real form?" I clap my hands together, almost begging him.

"Promise not to freak out?"

"I barely freaked out over the other guy, now I know what's going on. I'm sure I'll be fine."

He nods and then he vanishes into thin air, leaving behind a small haze from where he was. I jump back in surprise, but I have no chance to reflect on it as the jet next to me starts to shake. It twists and moves, legs, then arms form. A body begins to take shape. The wings from the jet jut out to the side behind his back. The cockpit takes a spot on his chest. He's massive. He looks as muscular as he did as a person. Though, I don't think he was ever really a human. He's always been this giant being hiding behind the face of a human. This is absolutely crazy. Even if I did tell someone, which I won't, they would never believe me.

He stands there after he finishes his transformation, staring down. Not at me, he's looking off to the side, away from me. He looks nervous. I walk up close to him. I feel so tiny next to him. I look him up and down, well mostly up, taking him in.

"Wow." Is all I can say. I have no idea what to say.

"That's all you have to say?" He finally looks at me.

"This is just so cool. I'm not sure what to say. So, are you the good guy or the bad guy?" I start to walk around him.

"We have been fighting against the Autobots for century's. I am loyal to my master, Lord Megatron. He fights for undermined, the abandoned, a just system..."

Dreadwing told me all about the war on Cyberton, how it started. All about Prime and Megatron's feud. How they used to be brother until Optimus became a prime. When Megatron thought he deserved it. How the war killed their planet and brought it to Earth. Megatron wants a better place for those that lived in the shadows. To rise up and lead a better world, but the Autobots fight against them to keep Megatron from his rightful place. I'm not sure if either are really the good guys in this story. Dreadwing seems like a good guy. He's loyal to his leader and fights rightfully beside him. Now they fight over Earth and who will rule. I'm not sure how I feel about all of this yet.

"Wow."

"Again?"

"I'm sorry. Its just so much information, I'm not sure what to do with it all. It sounds like you all are fighting for nothing now. I mean, with your home world lost, why bring the battle here and not try and fix your home world, together?"

"Its hard to explain. If Lord Megatron wants this world now for its energon, then that's what he's going to get."

"So does he have a plan?"

"That is classified information."

"Yeah I guess your right, but it's not like I'm going to tell anyone."

"Rebecca, I can't tell you. Unfortunately I do need to get back, Megatron is already starting to scream at me."

"Will I see you again?"

"I'll make sure of it." He says with a small smile.

I beam back up at him and watch him transform and take off. He flies off and it looks spectacular. I can't believe I'm friends with an alien.

*Team Prime*

"Optimus, Knockout has left, but now Dreadwing just transformed and is talking to her." Arcee relays.

"Keep your optics open. He hasn't shown any aggression towards her, but we must be careful."

"Yes sir."

Arcee and Bumblebee stay back and watch as the two interact. Besides Dreadwing being in his real form, they act the same. They assume he's telling her about their history, but neither know if it's the correct history. He could be making it out that the Autobots are the bad guys. It's about ten minutes later they see Dreadwing transform.

"Dreadwing's leaving."

"Go get Lieutenant Jane. We need to get her into our protection, especially since Knockout now knows about her too."

"Yes, sir."

The two transform and race out to the women who is walking back to her jet.