Welcome to the Sequel of 'Question of Trust'.

Thank you for reading the first. If you feel like it, read the first story, or jump in and enjoy the trip. :) This is half movie and half beast wars. I know Inferno and Red Alert didn't appear in the movie, but I always believed that a military should have more than Ironhide, Ratchet, Prime, Jolt, Wheeljack, Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Prowl, and any other Autobots

Chapter One

Ironhide was pleased to know I had passed the quiz with Optimus, but I was certain there would be times where I wouldn't have Ironhide behind me, to encourage me. Encouragement seemed to work wonders with me. He seemed to have the patience that my teachers didn't seem to have. It was the first time in days that I had a smile on my face. Ironhide took me back to Sunstreaker's apartment. Instead of Sunstreaker, Sideswipe met us at the door. "Oh! He's not here." Sideswipe said. "I'll get in touch with him."

Internal Comm

::Sunstreaker? Where are you?::

::What? I'm busy.::

::Dani's back and I need someone to watch her.::

::Well, she's old enough to stay home.::

::In case you don't know, she's got nothing from her other room to keep her occupied.::

::Then you keep her company. I'm busy.::

Dani waited patiently while Ironhide did not. He had no patience for arguing twins through their bonds. Ironhide vented and tried to keep his temper in check in front of Dani.

"Well?" He asked of Sideswipe.

"No. He says that she's old enough to stay alone but when I told him that she doesn't have her furniture from the other base, he told me to keep her company."

Dani looked shocked and said, "I don't want to be burden. If you don't want me...I can stay with Barricade or Prowl."

"No. I've got a couple of Autobots that might can use your help in the security room."

Bidding farewell to Sideswipe, Ironhide took me to two Autobots I haven't met. One was a red and white Mech and the other was a white Mech. Ironhide walked over to them and I took deep calming breaths.

"Dani, meet Inferno and Red Alert."

"Go now?" I squeaked.

"Hi, Dani. It's nice to meet you. How are you?" Inferno asked.

I didn't answer because I wasn't used to answering questions. Both Mechs were staring at me as if waiting for an answer. "She has some phobia against meeting new people. Dani. What do you say?"

"Hi." I said shyly.

"Would you like to see my alt-form?"

"What's your alt-form?" I asked.

"My alt-form's a fire truck. See my red and white markings."

I nodded and pushed aside my fear, "Cool!" I said.

"Are you cold?" Red Alert asked. "The temperature is 70 degrees."

"I'm fine." I said. "Cool means neat."

"Oh. Well, it's nice to meet you, Dani, but we've got to go back to our security room."

Dani pushed aside her fear again and said, "Hey? Can I go?"

It was the first time Dani ever asked a question like that. Both Mechs turned around and said, "Only authorized-" Red Alert began as Inferno said, "Sure."

Inferno stretched out his hand and I walked into his hand. Inferno pushed me against his chassis. "Safe and sound with us, Ironhide."

"All right. If she starts screaming or doing things that doesn't seem normal, call me by comm. If you talk to her through her fear, then that's good. You've earned her trust."

"Why would she do anything out of the ordinary?" Inferno asked as Ironhide sent them both a databurst of Dani's disorder. "Oh!"

"Be aware of sensory overload. It might overload her senses. Sunstreaker's quarters were a bit of a shock to her. So be aware."

"We will."

Inferno and Red Alert walked into a huge building and took an elevator down into the ground. I didn't make a fuss, but I kept both of my hands on my ears and my eyes closed until I felt them walking again. I opened my eyes and took down my hands from my ears. I looked around. "Why did you do that, Dani?"

"I can't stand mechanical noises." I said.

"Elevators are good though. We don't have long to walk." Inferno said.

"Good. Can I watch you guys work?"

"Curious?"

"Yes. At least I'm not screaming and carrying on."

"Good. I don't like loud noises either. Here we are."

They stopped in front of a locked door and I got to see all this equipment. I couldn't read what was on screen, but I looked at the computers. "I like this room!" I said. "I like this room a lot."

"You like it because of all our machinery."

"True. When can I play games on them?"

"You don't play games on them." Red Alert said.

"Why? Are they for like security?"

"Yes. All of them are. They're all hooked up to a vast array of cameras all around the City. Inside and out." Red Alert explained.

"Oh cool! Is that why I was scanned when I came in with Sunstreaker?"

Red Alert nodded. "You know about computers?"

"A little! I made a small robot with circuits. I love computers!"

"Excellent! A fourteen year old hacker."

"Not necessarily, Red. She could just like computers because she likes them. Easier for her to socialize that way-" Inferno said. "Wait a minute! Look up social sites that are safe for a fourteen year old."

"Why? What have you go in mind?" Red Alert asked, settling into one of the seats.

"Ironhide said that she should socialize. What better way to socialize than on Facebook?"

"I don't approve of that site and neither does Prowl."

"Well, Facebook happens to be the worlds largest social gathering site."

"And very-"

"Optimus won't approve."

"What he doesn't know, won't hurt him."

I had the biggest feeling I was going to get into major trouble with Prowl and Optimus. "What do you want as a nickname, Dani?"

"Noone123."

Red Alert turned in his chair and looked at me. "See, Inferno. Even she doesn't want a Facebook page."

"It'll be fun." He encouraged. "I do it all the time-"

"Until Prowl takes it off and glitches."

"Glitches?" I asked.

"Shorts his processor. His programming is logic-"

"Logic? Like when he took me out on a patrol to show me what happens to kids without balance?"

"Boundaries. Boundaries are set to let the kid know where he or she can go. Kids need balance, boundaries, discipline, encouragement, and love. Without this, they fail to comprehend what's wrong and what's right."

"Optimus said that there's a support system."

"He's right." Red Alert said.

"What if he's wrong?" I asked, not realizing the words were right out of my mouth.

I saw both Mechs grow silent and look at me with consternation and dimmed their optics. Red Alert was the first Mech to speak. "Optimus is almost never wrong."

"How can he never be wrong? He's alive."

"Optimus is a Prime." Red Alert said.

"So? What's a Prime?"

"Primus!"

"Who's Primus?"

"Did anyone ever tell you anything?"

"No. Tell me what?"

"They left her in the dark! She knows nothing about us." Inferno said.

I had a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach and tried to focus one what Inferno and Red Alert were trying to say. "Do you watch movies?"

I nodded, "Yes. But I haven't watched TV for a long time." I answered.

Inferno set me on a desk and typed in some commands into a large computer. The screen showed a populated area on a metallic world, but the screen was frozen. "Before we start, do you have to lubricate?"

"What? No." I said, when I realized what he was asking. "Thanks. But can I have popcorn and M&Ms?"

"Popcorn and candy is an unhealthy snack-" Red Alert began.

"Red Alert. Popcorn should be fine."

"Very well. Stay here and don't get any ideas for Facebook!"

"Don't forget my M&Ms." I called out to his receding back. Inferno looked at me and we both laughed. "I really like M&Ms."

"You know he won't get your candy?"

"Yes. It's worth a try."

Moments later, Red Alert returned with a fresh bowl of popcorn and Coke. "Okay, Inferno. I'm ready."

Inferno ran the video and I watched the history behind Optimus while he was on Cybertron. It took more than an hour for me to watch the whole thing.

I had long since finished my popcorn and Coke. I looked at Inferno and Red Alert. "Now you know what the history of Prime is."

"Thanks." I said. "Will Optimus and Prowl know what I just learned?"

"Not if you tell them." Red Alert answered.

"Okay." I said, shifting uncomfortably. "Um, I think I've got to go to the bathroom now."

Inferno reached out with his hand and I walked onto his hand. He curled his fingers and held me against his chassis. He left the room and walked down a hall. Coming to a stop in the middle of the room, he bent down and put me down in front of the door. "Thank you." I said, rushing into the bathroom.

After using the bathroom, Inferno waited patiently. "Better? I just got instructed that Jazz wants to see you."

"Jazz?"

"Yes."

"Hmm." I said thoughtfully and walked into his hand. I noticed that I was getting better with my fear of heights and being touched. I didn't mind as much before and I looked forward to getting hugged. I felt like I was finally fitting in with the Autobots. I felt confidence and wished I could talk to Pierce. I certainly hoped he was resting and not in pain. I didn't notice the change of light until I was outside. When I saw Jazz, I was happy to see him, but I wondered if I had done something wrong. I knew Jazz was one of the high ranking officers of the Autobot Army.

"Hello, Dani." Jazz said.

"Hi Jazz."

"Prime asked me t' see if you're fine with spending time with me."

I hesitated. "Still working on trust." I said.

"Doin' good?"

"Yeah."

Jazz transformed into his alt-form and waited for Inferno to bend down and I walked off his hand. Jazz's passenger side door opened and I slipped in. Jazz turned on his engine and reversed. "Where to?"

"My surprise." Jazz said.

I didn't like surprises and I hoped he didn't plan on something that would give me a severe Asperger's moment. I watched as the familiar wall appear and Jazz went through the wall and out of the city. He picked up speed and sped down the dirt road.

"Um, Jazz?" I asked awkwardly. "Just to let you know, I don't equally like a lot of secrets."

"Don't worry. Be happy. I'm not gonna take you somewhere scary like Prowl did." Jazz told me and I relaxed into the seat.

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