"So, yet again, you have failed me Starscream."

A deep frown, or maybe even an evil scowl, plasters to the warlord's face at the seeker on his knees begging for mercy before him. How pitiful.

"Master! Please forgive me for my failure!" Starscream pleads, servos clasped together and head down to the ground.

"I have forgiven you way too many times to count. This time is not one of them." The blood colored optics of Megatron deepen with hatred for his second in command.

Before the seeker can continue to squabble for his master's mercy once more, Knockout walks into the room with Soundwave by his side. His lips tip into a cheeky grin when seeing Starscream on his knees and whimpering like a sparkling when they don't get what they want. Soundwave ignores the commotion and walks over to the abandoned computer where he types away, bringing up files and codes for his leader to see.

"Lord Megatron, I have some news that will cheer you up." Knockout sets his servos on his hips.

"Out with it then! I have business to attend to." The Decepticon leader glares down at Starscream who flinches under his harsh optics.

"Remember that girl Starscream was meant to retrieve? Well, good news, Soundwave found files about her in the military database. Capturing her should be easier with all this information at our fingertips." Knockout points to the computer where Soundwave was previously pulling up information on you.

"Confirmation; (Y/n) (M/n) (L/n)." Soundwave splutters before leaving the room, going back to his quarters where he would continue his work.

"Why are you telling me this? Haven't we done this with the three other humans?" Megatron directs his gaze over to the computer.

"We tried but it seems that the Autobots put some sort of encrypted code on their files. Soundwave tried breaking the codes but failed. Luckily for us, they haven't done it to the newest one yet. Let's take this opportunity while it lasts." Knockout tilts his head, watching intently as his leader scans over the computer with a sinister smirk.

"Very well. Make haste and go over it all. Then we will form a plan to capture the human. This time," Megatron sneers down at Starscream. "No one will fail."

"As of now, the fleshy is still in the Autobot base seeing as we can't pick up her signature. At some point, she has to leave." The Aston Martin rolls his optics at Starscream's whining.

"Soundwave will collect the girl. He won't fail me unlike you and Starscream have both done. Now leave. I have unfinished business." The warlord hisses at the cherry colored medic.

Knockout gives a curt nod before leaving the room in haste, not wanting to be near the scene as Starscream is tortured for punishment. As the metal door closes behind him, he grinds his dentas together at the bloodcurdling scream that echoed from the seeker inside.

•••

You bump shoulders with Miko as both of you race to the death, lips parted and eyebrows furrowed in concentration. Raf and Jack cheer you both on, Raf on your side and Jack on Miko's. Bee and Bulkhead lurked around from the sidelines, cheering both of you on as well. Right before Miko passes the finish line, you speed past her and win the game.

"Aw, what?! I fragging lost!" Miko shrieks, throwing the controller down like a sore loser.

"Hey, whoa, watch the language." Bulkhead scolds his fiery pink-haired friend. "Where did you even learn that?" She rolls her eyes with attitude and huffs like a brat. Jack snickers at her.

You silently laugh and fling your head back for it to hit the soft cushions of the mustard couch. Miko stomps away in playful anger and over to Bulkhead who managed to make her crack a smile by whispering something in her ear. Those two really are inseparable. Raf sits down in Miko's spot and pushes up his glasses whilst admiring how joyful you acted, how anxiety free you looked. After your heart-to-spark chat with Optimus, all the worries you had building up, every cry for help was washed away by spilling the truth to the mech who cared for you most.

"You seem so happy, (Y/n)." Raf comments, studying you with his child-like eyes.

You give a heavy sigh in bliss, enjoying the freedom of having it all out of the table. You didn't feel like your heart was trapped in a metal cage anymore. Optimus knew about it all now. The childhood abuse, the heart stopping miscarriage, the way Mark abuses you for no reason. You felt like a normal human being now. Your angel in Cybertronian form vowed he would never let another soul touch you like that ever again.

"(Y/n)! I have a question for you." Miko skips back over, ignoring the fact that Raf was trying to have a moment with you.

You peer and down give Raf's cheek a kiss before Miko grabs your hand and drags you off to a corner where she could gossip. Raf flushes and skims his fingertips over the spot you had kissed him. Jack stands from the couch and walks away whistling, pretending like he had seen nothing.

You're pulled into a sort of isolated corner and Miko leans close to your face, almost like she was going to kiss you. You try to retract from the tight grip she had on your forearms but it only got tighter the more you struggled. This girl has a death grip.

"I know your little secret." She whispers in your ear, smiling like a lunatic. You quirk an eyebrow at her, confused. "Don't act like you don't know. You and Optimus are totally a thing." She chuckles lowly, a crazed look in her eyes. This is what a fangirl looks like up close.

In an instant, your pupils dilate and your cheeks, along with the tips of your ears, flush a bright red. You avert your line of sight elsewhere and they end up on Optimus who was talking to Arcee. About what? You didn't have a clue. All you know is that he was the worse place to be looking for this moment.

I can't really deny the fact I think he is unbelievably handsome in his own way. You bite your bottom lip.

"When were you going to tell me?" Miko stutters out, her eyes wide at how embarrassed and in love you looked.

You shake your head and try to pull away from her ferocious grasp. Raf trots over at seeing you trying to pull away, his face holding annoyance from when Miko broke up the moment. His tiny hand latches onto yours and tugs you from Miko like a doll that was being fought over.

"They're not a thing." Raf answers for you.

"What?" Miko gapes. "Is this true, (Y/n)? You two aren't dating? At all?"

Your lips curl into an apologetic smile, only to have your blush deepen into a dark red instead of a bright one. Miko being Miko, she gives an all-knowing cackle and leaves the scene, eyeing Optimus on her way back to the couch where Jack sat. You and Raf watch her shimmy away, confused beyond belief.

"Don't worry about her-..." Raf is interrupted by Miko shouting at Optimus, "OTP. OTP. OTP."

"Oh my Primus, shut up! I'm trying to work!" Ratchet yells over his shoulder.

"Miko, really?" Jack calls out, pausing his game in the process.

"FOR THE NAME OF LOVE!" She shouts again and scurries away before Optimus, or anyone else, can question her sanity.

Everyone watches her run into the halls with judgmental expressions. Well, everyone except Optimus who looked more amused than judgmental. Bulkhead releases a heavy inhale and follows after her, grumbling under his breath. Raf clears his throat and pushes up his glasses like always, gently pulling you over to the couch. You keep your eyes on Optimus, almost as if something was drawing you towards him. You stop Raf and pry your hand away from his. He looks up at you with those cute, sparkly eyes of his, almost like he was upset. You give him a motherly smile and ruffle his honey colored hair. Bee buzzes at you when seeing you teasing Raf. Only he could take Raf.

"Yeah, yeah. I understand. Go to him. I'll talk with you later, (Y/n)." Raf chuckles and pushes your hand away.

You peck his forehead in thankfulness before jogging up to the railing and awaiting Optimus' presence. He seemed to be in a deep conversation with Arcee, despite being disturbed by Miko. As soon as your fingers lace around the metal railing to keep yourself from falling, Optimus seemed to slightly flinch and his attention turned towards you. Arcee sends you a nod in respect.

"Hello, (Y/n). I'll talk with you later Optimus." Arcee pats his arm in a friendly way before heading over to Bee who seemed to be giving Raf an earful.

Your body starts to shake like you're cold when Optimus steps up to the railing, his face soft. Something about being around him made you feel like you're flying above the clouds. The bold leader, the one fighting an unforgiving war, feels the exact same way. He lifts his hand, a motion you have grown accustomed to and even learned to appreciate.

"Is something the matter?" Optimus questions, the ghost of a smile covering his lips.

Oh, you know, I think I'm about to explode because you're so close. An elegant smile grazes across your face.

You step onto his flat palm and bite down onto the inside of your cheek, giving him a thumbs up to say you're fine. As your glossy yet carefree orbs stare up at Optimus, his spark starts to thumb rapidly against his chest. You can feel his pulse through the metal of his hand, making a wild fire go off through your whole nervous system. You get an uneasy feeling crawl up your back when feeling a bunch of eyes pinned to you and Optimus. Everyone quickly looks away, pretending to be doing something else.

You and your mech share a smile.

Whoa. No need to go all yandere, (Y/n). He's your friend. Only your friend... but...

Is he really just my friend?

You're snapped out of your thoughts when you hear the exit door slam open and Optimus shifts around to examine who walked inside. Optimus breathes out with his head tilting downwards as if he was preparing himself. A man dressed in a grey suit comes marching down the stares like some one has lit him on fire and abandoned him to wolves.

"Prime!" The man shouts at the top of his lungs.

You fall backwards and hide yourself behind Optimus' thumb. Another person? Really?

Oh, joy.

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*Throws random words at you guys* Here. ._.