Title: The Return

Rating: M

Pairings: Sunstreaker/oc, Prowl/Jazz

Disclaimer: I own nothing that title officially belongs to Hasbro. However, I do own Alex.

Summary: After having left the autobot base 6 years ago, Alex must return to it and help the Autobot's find the informant who is leaking information to the decepticon's. Having departed on bad terms, will she be able to be welcomed back. Not only that but a new adventure will a wait her while at the base.

Yay, it's finally up! The sequel to Unexpected Life. Took me a while to get this story going, but I got it. I hope you all enjoy!

6 Years Later

"CHRISTMAS!"

That annoying yell of her brothers was someday going to get him in trouble. Alex groaned as she heard the door to her room be thrown open and bounce against the wall.

She squinted open one eye to see Cameron in his p.j.s standing happily in her doorway. Even though he was now in high school, he still had the energy of a five year old. Rolling over Alex brought up her blankets and throwing them over her head.

"Cam, you know this is the first day I've had off in weeks. Allow me to sleep in."

She could almost see the grin plaster on his face. "So what, it's Christmas and that means family time." With that he left the room heading over to his mother's room to wake her up.

Alex in the meantime continued to lie in her bed. Ever since she had left the autobot base all those years ago, she had grown up considerably.

Living on the military base, where Cameron and her stepmother Christy lived, allowed Alex to finish her school. As soon as she did, Alex had instantly signed up for the military.

Her father would have been proud of her as Alex worked for the now Colonel Lennox as his special ops team. Christy at first had been a little unsure of her choice, but when Will had named Alex captain, her stepmother changed her view.

Alex was stationed at the base there and so knew the ins and outs of the place. She had gone on several missions since joining Lennox's team and each one had been a success.

Sighing and knowing she wasn't going to get much sleep, Alex threw back the covers and made to get out of bed. She paused halfway our of bed when the familiar sound of jet engines reached her hearing and a hugh smile found it's way to her lips.

Quickly, she downed a pair of pants and shirt, before running out of her room and towards the stairs. Cam who was still five steps down heard her and jumped over the railing to get out of her way as she made to the front door. There she flung the door opened and made to run out only she stopped dead in her tracks at the sight presented before her.

A gasp left her mouth as she backed away into the house slamming the door and locking it. Cam, Christy and her new husband Mark stood staring at her from their spots on the stairs.

Ignoring them Alex asked herself why he was out on the base talking with Will Lennox.

Turning, she pushed aside a small lacy curtain to peer out the side window again seeing the same thing she did when she ran out. Looking to the left she saw the one she was originally intending to meet.

His eyes were looking straight at her house and Alex knew better then to hide from him. Letting the curtain fall back Alex turned to the door and unlocked it knowing it was better to face them now rather then later.

Alex took a few steps out, then down the path of the driveway and onto the street. No one was outside save for her, all inside enjoying their Christmas with their family. It wasn't long before Alex stepped into an open area and the two were already waiting there for her.

Her eyes looked back and forth between the two before a man appeared in front of her and she hugged him tightly. "Merry Christmas Skyfire," greeting him.

Skyfire gave her a smile, which she returned. "Merry Christmas Alex and how have you been?" asking.

Alex each year got a visit from Skyfire when he was on patrol, coming over and getting news from her or Will Lennox. Alex was grateful she could still get news of the autobots and the going on around the base. He had told her just about everything that was going on even the fights the autobots still had the decepticons.

"You know me Skyfire still the same."

"Yes, but you're a captain now and so you are an officer. There for I am under your command," he grinned giving a small salute.

Alex laughed pushing him away playfully before finally turning her attention to the other bot. He was still the same since she last saw him all those years ago. Black and white paint job, blue optics and doorwings held stiff up in the air.

"Hello Prowl, long time no see."

His holoform appeared before her a warm smile directed at her. "Indeed Alex and may I say you are looking quite… beautiful." He praised her.

Alex fought the blush that threatened her face. She had definitely grown since they last saw one another. Her body had filled out to that of a young lady, her hair while still the same color had a slight wave to it. Her facial feature didn't change much as she gained about a foot in height, standing now a little over six feet.

"When Skyfire returned from his patrols, he said that we might not recognize you and he was right. I had actually thought you were someone else."

"It's alright," she brushed away. "How are you?" asking instead.

The smile on his face dropped a little, but not fully. "I have been well and Jazz says hi."

She smiled remembering how much fun Jazz always was. The smile faded quickly. "Why are you here?"

He let out a sigh also dropping his smile turning to Skyfire who only nodded his head. Prowl then turned back to her reaching out and taking her hand, the first contact they had since meeting.

"We have come her because we need your help." Alex yanked her hand back, but he held it tight not letting go as she struggled to pull it free. "Please Alex, you must listen to me," he pleaded.

"Why? I already told you that I didn't want to go back to the base," she snapped continuing to struggle.

"I know, but we really need your help Alex."

"NO," she roared finally getting her hand back. "I won't go back Prowl. I can't go back," backing away several steps.

Prowl took a step forward and Alex took two back. "He needs you Alex, he needs you back in his life."

Alex shook her head back and forth, fighting the tears that were threatening to spill from here eyes. "No, I refuse to go back. He hurt me Prowl, he hurt me bad."

"I know."

"NO, YOU DON'T. THIS KIND OF PAIN TOOK YEARS FOR ME TO GET OVER. I CANNOT EVER GET BACK WHAT I LOST. He made his choice and I have made mine," whispering the last part. One tear found it's way over her cheek, which she quickly brushed away, turning from the two mechs. "Go back and please don't bother me again."

Alex resisted the urge to look back, knowing that is she did she would give in and it would not do to do so. She was already at the doorsteps of her house when one of the jeeps pulled into her driveway and the driver climbed out. He rushed up to her, saluting her that she returned before handing a envelope over.

The guy didn't stick around as he jumped back into the jeep and speed off. Alex was already reading the letter inside the envelope and every fiber inside of her burned in anger. Letting out a frustrated scream she ran down the driveway and towards her commanding officer's house.

She pounded heavily on his front door, which opened to admit Will Lennox who looked undeterred at her anger. Alex shoved the letter at him, but he didn't look at it to know what it said. Instead he stepped out of the house, closing the door behind him.

"Am I being punished for something?" Alex asked.

He shook his head. "No Alex, this is your next assignment."

"And if I refuse."

"You could lose your rank and will be put under arrest. A sentence would probably be put on as well for defying orders."

"DEFYING ORDERS, I'M BEING SENT BACK AND I HAD NO INTENTION OF EVER GOING BACK." She screamed.

"It is your choice Alex, either go or face the judge." He turned and went back into the house leaving her seething out on the porch.

"THAT'S NOT A CHOICE," yelling at the closed door before stomping away back to her house.

Once inside Alex leaned against her closed bedroom door, letting out a sigh. "How can they expect me to chose when going back there will be difficult enough," she said to no one in particular.

"Perhaps, going back will set your mind at ease." Alex jumped as Christy stepped out of her bathroom already dressed. "I've watched you Alex. You're restless here and often I see you looking lost, like you aren't totally there. You changed so much since you came here from the base and that change has literally ate away at you."

Here Christy stepped closer giving her a small smile. "Alex you still love him, no matter how much you try and deny it."

"Why is everyone going against me?" asked Alex.

"We aren't, we're just trying to help you."

"By ordering me to go back to the autobots."

"Yes," her stepmother said simply and left Alex alone to herself.

Alex let out a frustrated growl, a bad habit she had picked up from the autobots and one that still kept with her to this day. Looking down at the paper in her hand she reread it once again, then turning to look out her window.

There was only one thing left to do now, either way it's a lose, lose situation.

Author Notes: So, was it a good start! Or should I take it down and start over. Let me know by hitting that review button!