The man walked outside as he smiled and laughed quietly to himself. He felt so happy for Beta. It was strange how her happiness made him happy. He looked at the stars and closed his eyes as he thought about his love. Pain twisted his heart and he fought back tears.

"Ashley... I... can't let you go..." he whispered and stared at the moonless night. He got an idea and smiled slightly then looked back into the shop. She'd be okay. He put on his big coat and quickly disappeared into the night. He had to get his wife back.

He moved through the shadows and searched the richer part of town. He had located her recently, but been hesitant to actually talk to her. He saw there was a party at the house she lived in. He smiled a little and looked around the area. He looked at his clothes and his face fell, he would stick out like a sore thumb.

Megatron glanced around and moved through the shadows then managed to sneak into the massive gardens. He panted quietly as he stayed hidden behind a large tree. He waited for a moment then looked around it and stopped suddenly. There on the balcony was the love of his life. He stared at her as his heart skipped a beat. He had to get her alone and talk to her. That would be impossible here. Though he loved challenges.

He saw a side door and quickly slipped inside. He looked around and found places to hide as he made his way around the house. His heart beat quickly with excitement from the situation. This was fun to him.

He kept looking around and even 'borrowed' a coat someone had hung up. He found a room that was locked and quickly picked it, then went inside to find it was the library. He peaked through the curtains and saw he was on the first floor, with a smile he unlocked the window for an easy escape. He then found a side room where a suit was hanging in the closet, after measuring it, he put it on. He chuckled softly and fixed his hair and beard then slipped back into the main room.

The man knew he was taking a big risk, but he had to see her. He stayed in the shadows as he watched the hosts. He glared darkly at her husband and daughter. He felt she had replaced them in a way. He suddenly had a hatred for the daughter. She would never be welcome in his home. She was the reason his wife stayed in this awful place. The reason she was so miserable and never left. He hated this child.

Megatron blinked in surprise at the thought then shook his head. He knew his anger had to go somewhere, but not against this young woman. The man of the house introduced Ashley and the daughter called Brooke. Megatron stared at his love as he stayed hidden and leaned against the wall. He smiled a little and stood straighter as the party started. He watched as she danced with her husband and seemed happy.

His smile faded and he realized he shouldn't be here. The man's heart slowly started to crack and break. He felt tears welling up in his eyes and he shook his head. He watched for a moment then walked down the hall to compose himself. He turned the corner and sighed forcefully.

"It's over there." Someone said quietly and he looked to the stairs to see the daughter sitting there.

"What?" He asked as he furrowed his brow. She motioned further down the hall.

"The bathroom... isn't that what you're looking for?" She asked and looked at her hands. He just stared at her and had the feeling that she was insecure about herself.

"Yes... I suppose." He muttered not really interested in talking to her. She seemed to want to talk to someone, but he didn't care enough. He furrowed his brow and went back to the main room. He saw Ashley and went towards her.

"May I have this next dance?" He asked as he bowed and held his hand out. She looked at him but couldn't see his face clearly. She looked to her husband who was talking to someone.

"You seem fimailar. How do I know you?" She asked as she stared at him. He smiled a little but kept his face hidden as he stayed in the bowed position.

"You'll never know unless you dance with me." He said gently. She hesitated and gently took his hand. He smiled more and stood taller as he danced with her.

She stared at him but couldn't seem to place how she knew him. She was so enchanted by his charm that she didn't even notice they were outside. He stared into her eyes and his heart kept breaking, but he didn't know why. He glanced to the wall that led out of the yard. He looked at her and danced towards it. Easily sweeping her along the grass and picking her up as he swirled her. She laughed quietly and hugged him around the neck. She stopped suddenly and paled as she stared into those eyes. She recognized him.

"M... Megatron..." she gasped in surprise and stepped back. He watched her and glanced at the house. No one was looking and before he knew it he picked her up and ran passed the gate.

"Put me down!" She screamed and looked for help. He didn't know what he was doing and kept running down the street as he held on to her. She started hitting him and screaming for help. He finally stopped a few block away and hid in an alleyway.

"Ashley stop! Please..." he rasped as he set her on her feet. He gripped her face between his hands. "I love you... I missed you so much." He whispered quietly and kissed her passionately. Her eyes widened and she hit his chest to try and get away. He pulled back and stared at her with confusion. She stopped struggling and gripped his arms as she glared. Tears fell down her face as she watched him.

"M... Meg... atron... I can't... I don't love you anymore." She whispered quietly. He shook his head and smiled slightly.

"You don't have to be afraid anymore." He said as he gently rubbed her cheek with his thumb. "I'm rescuing you... come home with me and be with your family." He whispered and gently kissed her. She pushed him away and stumbled back as tears fell down her face.

"To what?!" She shouted and he stared at her with confusion. "I loved you and my children.... but look at what you've become. You killed so many innocent people... you killed me." She whispered. "The day you started killing... just to be in power... I died that day... you don't know how many nights I cried for you." She said as she sobbed silently. Megatron stared at her as tears fell down his own face. What had he done? He destroyed his only chance to get her back.

"Ashley... I'm sorry... I-"

"Sorry won't cut it!" She screamed and hugged herself as she covered her mouth and sobbed. "You... created... something I... could never come back to... our children-" she choked back a sob. "What have you done to them?" She whispered.

"Steeljaw is committing crime and involved in the mafia... just like you were... Blitzwing... my little boy is reeking havoc on the city... it's a game..." she rasped and turned away from him. He realized she was right and he shook his head as he gently gripped her shoulders.

"I'm sorry... I don't know... what to do to bring you back." He whispered quietly and gently rubbed her shoulder. She shrugged him off and moved away as she cried more. 

"Just stay away from me... you killed the man I loved a long time ago..." she gasped quietly. He blinked back tears as his heart completely shattered. It felt as if someone had stabbed him.

"A... Ashley... no... please you-" He stopped suddenly as he saw a man across the street, spying on them. He realized that her life would forever be in danger if he stayed in it. He looked at her and narrowed his eyes. She had to know not to look for him if she changed her mind.

"Fine." He said calmly and she looked at him. "I never loved you anyway." He spat and she blinked in surprise by the sudden anger.

"But know this. If you ever tell anyone you saw me. I'll kill your family in front of you, then end your miserable life." He seethed angrily. Tears fell down her face and she stepped back as her hand covered her mouth. She didn't know what to say in response to his threat.

"Get out of here." He growled lowly but she didn't move. She was too shocked by his change. He stepped closer and smacked her hard across the face.

"I said 'get out of here.'" He spat and raised his hand again. She flinched away and he felt a deep self-loathing forming in his heart. She backed away then turned before running off.

He glared darkly then glanced at the street but didn't see the person. He then went back to the party, took his clothes from their hiding place, and went back to the flower shop. He found it empty and saw a note from Beta. She had already gone home.

He slowly made his way to the house and felt numb inside. When he entered Beta said something but he didn't hear. He went straight to his room and flopped on the bed. A few minutes later Beta came in and sat by his side.

"You... went to see her..." she whispered quietly and gently rubbed his back. He nodded slowly and looked at her then sat up.

"I had to... let her go..." he rasped quietly and shook his head. "I... hurt her... so she wouldn't come to me if she decided..." he mumbled and his expression became unreadable. She looked at him and slowly pulled her hand back as she furrowed her brow.

"I... did something I promised I would never do to her..." he rasped and looked at her. "I hit her." He growled angrily, but it was towards himself. Beta didn't respond and hesitantly hugged his head to her shoulder. He stared blankly at the wall as his eyes glazed over with depression.

He didn't want to love again. Besides, who would want a monster?