*I don't own Transformers or anything affiliated with Transformers. I only own my original characters and plots. All rights go to Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg.*

The morning sun shone brightly through my bedroom window. Stretching my arm out, I felt that Ironhide was no longer beside me. With a groan, I opened my eyes and sat up. The clock on my bedside table read 11:13. I had woken up a lot earlier than I intended to, but it wouldn't hurt to go into the base early. It would give me enough time later on to visit Sam.

I threw the comforter off of me and got up, heading straight over to my dresser to pick out something to wear. After a few moments, I grabbed my light blue skinny jeans and my dressy white tank top before heading to my closet to get my white pumps. I have complained multiple times about wearing heels all day, but honestly I was far too lazy to attempt to put on normal shoes. It was also not like I would would be all that active.

I changed quickly and let my hair down. The length of my hair made me smile. It was now about two inches below my breast and I was more than happy with the progress I was making with it. Most people said that having long hair made you look too young, but I obviously didn't care. I was twenty-one years old and my hair made me look no younger than I actually was. Also, Ironhide loved my hair, or at least he loved playing with it. Either way I enjoyed that.

I made my way out of my bedroom and headed down the stairs. My purse was still laying by the door, so I grabbed it and my keys before walking out the door. Without making the same mistake I made yesterday, I took the elevator to the garage. My car beeped as I pressed the button on the control pad to unlock it. I opened up the driver's side and got in, throwing my purse into the passenger's seat. I started the car almost instantly and backed out of the parking space. The streets were fairly busy this morning and I groaned. By the looks of this, it would take me about twenty-five minutes to get to the base and the base was just a mere ten minutes away from here.

I hoped this was the only problem I faced today. If I got to the base and Mearing was on my case, I most likely have a fit. If she attempted to make me leave, I'd probably drop her right then and there. On the inside I was excited to be going to the base considering I hadn't been down there in a about a month, nor had I seen many of the Autobots or my father for that matter. Ironhide, Mudflap, and Skids were basically the only ones I've had contact with while the rest were out on their missions; the Wreckers and Jolt were appointed to help take care of the Xantium, so I actually never saw them much anymore.

The base security gates rolled into view and I rolled my window down. Steve was at the gates and I gave him a warm smile.

"How's everyone's favorite little soldier today? We've missed you down here," he greeted me.

"She's more than okay. How's one of my favorite big soldiers today?" I laughed.

"Oh, he's fine. I believe they're waiting on you though," he informed me.

"Is Mearing about to chew me out? I swear I'll lay her out, Steve."

He let out a loud laugh. "It's highly doubtful. She isn't even here yet," he assured me.

I smirked. "As long as it stays that way, I'll be okay."

He laughed again. "Shut up and go inside, kid," he instructed me.

I chuckled before pulling forward through the gates. My normal parking spot by the hangar's entrance door was open so I quickly parked and got out. The warm air felt good against my skin and the summer breeze blew my blonde locks back. I smiled in satisfaction and opened the door. My heels sounded rather loudly against the cement of the hallway floor, and surprisingly I didn't acquire a headache from the irksome sound.

The familiar double-sided door came into view and I pushed the right side open and walked in, the sound of Autobot voices, human voices, and other strange engine sounds flooded into my ear. I walked through a row of artillery before coming into view, the colossal size of the Autobot hangar making me feel so incredibly small. Once I noticed my dad over by one of the railings talking to a soldier, I smiled. It just felt so good to see him.

"Daddy!" I called. He immediately turned around, a smile coming onto his face as he looked at me. I began walking over to him and he held his arms out and I immediately ran into them.

"It's so good to see you, Lea."

I smiled and released him.

"It's good to see you too, but next time I expect a proper visit from you. You, mom, and Annabelle all need to come by one day and we'll all sit down like the happy family we once were and have some sort of food, okay?"

He just laughed at me and shook his head. I turned to the soldier he had been talking to and realized I had never met this one before. He was a dark colored male who didn't look much older than I was. If anything he looked to be about the same age as me. He was just staring at me, but instead of being rude, I held my hand out to him, which he gladly took.

"I'm Azalea Lennox. I don't believe I've met you before."

He let go of my hand but didn't speak. I thought it was kind of strange.

"This is Zimmerman. We just call him Baby Face," my dad told me with a laugh.

"Why though?"

He rolled his eyes at me and I frowned. "The name itself is self-explanatory. Stop acting blonde," he baited.

"It's a real pleasure to meet you, Azalea," Zimmerman finally spoke. He seemed slightly nervous although I didn't really know why. It made me worry about his state of mentality.

"It's nice to meet you as well, Zimmerman."

He just smiled and walked away. I turned back to my dad who had a little smirk on his face. I gave him a look.

"What are you smirking about?"

"He has a crush on you. I can tell," he chuckled.

I just shrugged. The information didn't have any effect on me. Ironhide was and always would be my love. But speaking of Ironhide. . .

"Where's Hide at?" I asked him.

He snickered. "In the MedBay with Que, the twins, and Dino. Ratchet left Que some instructions on a project he needed finished before he and Optimus got back, so he's in there working on it for him. But I'm not responsible for any mental scarring. Proceed on if you must," he laughed.

I gave him a dirty look before walking away. I shoved sat several soldiers before finally coming to Ratchet's lab. Inside were Mudflap, Skids, Ironhide, Que, and Dino, each one of them using their holoforms. Que was at the average human sized lab table, fiddling with some object on the table.

"Hello," I sang, making my presence known to them; I was actually surprised they hadn't heard me coming. My shoes were quite loud.

The lot of the Autobots looked over to me, aside from Que, of course, who was far too focused on the work in front of him. Dino walked over to me, followed by Ironhide and Mudflap who took it upon himself to wrap me in a tight hug.

"Hey, baby girl. It's so nice to see you," Mudflap exclaimed. He was squeezing me way too hard and I could feel my back cracking. I was shocked that Ironhide hadn't yanked me off of him yet.

"It's nice to see you too, baby boy, but you're crushing my spinal chord. I kind of need that to live," I breathed out. He immediately let me go and I breathed out a sigh of relief.

"What a pleasant surprise. I'm so happy to see you, young Lea," Dino greeted me.

I smiled at him. "It's nice to see you too, Dino. I'm so glad you're okay." I turned to Ironhide. "I thought you were bringing me here with you."

He chuckled. "You requested sleep and you also requested to drive yourself so you could go see Sam. I was simply honoring your request," he responded. I pursed my lips, but averted my attention away from him as a new voice echoed through the area. 

"Aye, yo, man. When's this gonna be finished? I'm sick of being anatomically incorrect," Skids exclaimed from the lab table.

There was an annoyed expression on Que's face as he worked, but I didn't blame him. "I can assure you I'm trying the best I can to complete this. It takes time and concentration which I simply can not achieve with you constantly pestering me," Que countered.

I chuckled and walked over. "What are you working on anyways?" I asked only to be stopped by the sight in front of me. I quickly covered my eyes and walked away from the table. "Ew, ew, ew! Oh my gosh, ew! I can not believe I just saw that," I yelled.

I heard laughter behind me.

"Is something wrong, Azalea?" Que asked.

"Yes! You're constructing a penis on a lab table! I didn't want to see that," I said as I uncovered my eyes. The bots were looking at me curiously.

"If I'm not mistaken, I believe human femmes are particularly fond of this human body part," Dino said.

I gagged. "It's a different thing when you're being penetrated, but we don't like looking at them. They're like wrinkly little hot dogs you shoot distilled mayonnaise from. They're ugly, oh my gosh."

"That was a very eloquent comparison," Ironhide stated.

I shrugged. "So, you've seen one before?" Que inquired.

"Yeah, of course. I'm a human. There's a class in school you have to take. It's called health. In that class, boys and girls learn everything they need to know about their piss pumps and their poontangs," I answered.

The looks I received were priceless.

"What the fuck you talkin' 'bout?" Skids countered.

"That's human lingo for your genital areas," I answered him.

Mudflap snickered.

"I'm now questioning your virtue, young one. You seem very knowledgeable in this particular category concerning the human reproductive system," Dino said to me.

My eyes widened. When did this turn into some glorified concern over my virginity?

"Dude, don't even start with me. I already feel awkward as it is being the only girl in a room full of Autobot mechs. But if you must know, I am one-hundred percent pure and I shall be until the day I die," I assured him.

Ironhide grunted.

"You a prudish little human," Skids retorted.

I scoffed. "Date me and tell me if I'm a prude then, jack ass."

"I wouldn't highly recommend it," Ironhide growled, his possessive side coming out.

"It's okay though. I wouldn't do it even if we were the last two beings in the damn universe," Skids shot back.

I chuckled. This was the "hate" in our relationship that was coming out. "Likewise."

"I truly hope you and Ironhide can come to a sort of compromise regarding this whole sexual ordeal," Dino laughed.

I grimaced at his words. He was just making me feel even more awkward. "He'll get what he wants sooner or later. I'm off to pester William. I'll leave you guys to your penis party," I spoke.

I quickly kissed Ironhide's lips before turning and running out of the lab, thankful that I was now finally away from that mess. I had never been in a more awkward situation in my life and I was so glad it was over. Today had taken quite the U-turn.

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