Disclaimer: All Transformers characters belong to Hasbro. Any made up characters were created by me. This has TF Slash. This is the sequel to It's Now or Never.

Summery: (2007 Movie verse) sequel to It's Now or Never Prowl and Jazz get their own sparkling, but can they protect their "baby" from Decepticons?

Parings: ProwlXJazz, RatchetXWheeljack

"blah" – Normal human speak
"blah" – Cybertronian speak
blah – thinking

The Next Generation
by Yami-Yugi3

Chapter 1

All was peaceful for both the Autobots and the humans on Earth. Many took the advantage of the peace. Some others just continue on as normal. "Awww, come on Prowler, you promised." Jazz whined as he took his mate's hand and started to pull Prowl away from his desk "You can work later."

"But Jazz, I got this report for Prime..."

"Optimus will forgive ya if it's a couple of hours late. Come on."

"Jazz, I don't think..."

"Please?" Jazz raised his visor and gave an Autobot version of the puppy dog look. It was a look Jazz had mastered and many fell for it.

"Jazz, please, not the face." Jazz didn't stop his cuteness attack. Prowl then sighed in defeat. "Okay Jazz, you win."

Jazz smiled. "Ya not going to regret this Prowler." he said as he lead Prowl out from behind his desk and out of his office.

As the two passed the Rec Room, Sam poked his head into the hallway. When Prowl was still in his Barricade form, Sam was uneasy of him at first; but now he was happy when ever Prowl was around. "Hey Jazz, Prowl, where you two going?" he asked them.

"Oh hey Sam." Jazz said with a smile.

"What we are doing is not for young humans like you to hear." Prowl said.

"...Oh...I see," he smirked a bit.

Prowl quirked an optic ridge. "By the way, aren't you supposed to be in school?"

"Summer vacation." Sam said with a smile.

"Oh..." Prowl said.

"C'mon baby," Jazz smiled, pulling on Prowl's arm a bit. Prowl nods a bit and starts to fallow Jazz again. "See ya later, Sam." Jazz said with another smile. He nodded as the two lovers left.

"Was that Prowl and Jazz outside?"

"Yeah, Bee. Going for some 'alone time'."

"Oh, I see."

"You'll learn what that is when you're a little older, Bee. They'll be a nice femme out there for you," smiled Gadget as she came into the room. Perceptor smiled lovingly at her as she held his hand. A human girl a bit older than Sam and Mikeala peeked around Gadget's leg before hiding again.

"Gadget...when did you get a human?" Bumblebee asked.

"A few months ago. Samuel, you and Mikeala should recognize her."

"Melissa? Is that you?" Mikeala asked.

"M-Mikeala...?" she said warily, still in awe and unsure about the Autobots.

She slowly peeked out from Gadget's leg. "Don't be afraid, youngling," Gadget smiled softly. Mikeala smiled and waved at her. She waved back, coming out more.

"So...you're her guardian now? Like I am to Sam?" Bumblebee asked.

Gadget nodded. "I knew she was a friend of Sam and Mikeala's and I decided to protect her in case Starscream made the connection. Percie and I have kept an eye on her family for the past six months. I secretly switched places with her aunt's old car three months ago. Shortly after, I was given to Miss Jackson as her first true car."

"Cuz I wrecked my first one... I've only had my license for almost a year... You two know that..." she said to Sam and Mikeala.

"Yeah, we got worried there." said Sam.

"Your first car was a piece of junk anyway," said Mikeala. Sam and Bumblebee looked at her with scowls. "What? I'm not saying anything bad about Bumblebee... Yeesh... Her car wasn't an Autobot anyway..."

"...No...it was just a machine...not sentient like you all." Melissa slowly came all the way out from behind Gadget's leg at this point.

"Hey Melissa, the name's Bumblebee." Bumblebee said with a smile.

"H-Hi..." she said shyly, waving up at him. "Nice to meet you. Wow! You're shorter than Gadget."

Bumblebee blushed. "W-well...sh-she is a bit older than me..."

Melissa smiled. "Aww, I didn't mean to embarrass you. You're cute," she said.

"Have you meet any of the others, Melissa?" Sam asked.

"No. Just Gadget and her husband Perceptor. Oh, and Bumblebee too. Are all Autobots nice like you guys?" she asked Gadget.

"Of course Youngling. However, we're just like people whereas we have different personalities. Some will be nicer than others, but we're the good guys and we won't hurt you." Bumblebee smiled. Gadget smiled back. There were thundering footsteps as a certain mech made his way into the Rec Room for an energon break. Melissa tensed as she looked towards the sound.

Soon in steps Optimus Prime. "Good morning sir!" Bumblebee said with a smile.

"Eeep!" Melissa squeaked as she hid behind Gadget again.

Optimus stopped, looking towards Bumblebee. "Oh, good morning Bumblebee." he said and said to good mornings to Sam, and Mikeala.

"Morning big guy."

"Hi, Optimus." Melissa whimpered a bit with each big step he took.

"Morning, Sir," nodded Perceptor.

"Hello Optimus," smiled Gadget. Optimus nods to Gadget and Perceptor. Melissa slowly peeked out to look at the Autobot leader before dashing behind Gadget again. "Don't be shy," Gadget spoke softly to her, reaching a comforting hand to hold her. "He's all bark, if that. He won't hurt you."

"H-he's so...huge!" she replied back, peeking at him again.

Optimus had heard her, as he turned back towards Gadget. "Gadget, is there someone else here?" he asked.

"You could say that," she replied with a smile.

"We have another hum-..." Perceptor started but was shut up by Gadget's hand on his mouth. She can introduce herself when she's ready, dear. she spoke to him.

Sorry...Gadget... Perceptor said. She smiled and withdrew her hand. Optimus stared at the two, confused about what was said and their actions towards each other. It was then he saw two frightened blue eyes looking back at him, unsure of what to make of him.

"Well who do we have here?" He asked with a smile. Blue eyes just stared back, frozen behind the leg of her guardian. "It's okay, don't be afraid." Optimus said with another smile.

"...B-but...y-you're...y-you're...so big..."

"Oh I see." Optimus smiled again as he gently leaned down "Is this a bit better?"

Melissa's eyes grew wide and she backed away at his movement before slowly coming out from behind Gadget. She slowly walked up to him and stared into his optics. "Y-you're the biggest one I've met so far. A-Are you nice like Gadget and Bumblebee?"

"You don't have to worry." Optimus said with another smile.

She took a deep breath and smile. She extended her hand. "Optimus Prime, I'm Melissa Jackson. Nice to meet you."

"It's nice to meet you as well, Miss Jackson." Optimus said, gently taker her hand in his huge one.

There was cursing and grumbling as two other mechs from the team came stomping in. "STUPID SLAGGING CONS! I'D LIKE TO BLAST THEM AGAIN!" cried a big black one as he played with his cannons.

"Will you stand still for one minute so I can check you over!" cried the other green one. Melissa ran and hid with the closet bot which happened to be Optimus.

"Ratchet, Ironhide..." Optimus said "Will you two watch your step. There are humans in this room."

"Yeah, sure thing Prime. Stupid cons..."

"Ironhide!" Ratchet called as the two neared the group. Melissa hid even more against the leader's leg as the two neared. Bumblebee gently picks up Sam and Mikeala before Ironhide accidently stepped on them.

"Oh, sorry Sam, Mikeala. I didn't notice you two there. Sorry Prime..." Ironhide said, finally standing still. Ratchet sighed and started to check Ironhide's wounds.

"Primus Ironhide, you just had to go out to get in some trouble with some Decepticons." Ratchet said.

"You know I like turning them into dust," he grinned, playing with his cannons again. Melissa squeaked in fear and hid more by climbing onto Optimus's foot and holding on tight. Ratchet sighed as he shook his head. Ratchet carefully repaired Ironhide's injuries, trying to force his cannons offline and turn his weapons system off. He was able to, but not before Ironhide's right cannon let out a blast. It hit the ceiling before dissipating. Melissa screamed in fright,

"Ironhide!"

"Oops, sorry..." the black mech apologized. Ratchet looked around, noticing the new scream that came from Optimus.

"I sense another human among us," the CMO said as he looked around.

Optimus looked down at Melissa. "You can come out now. It's safe now." he said with a smile.

She shook her head. She looked towards Gadget. "I thought you said the Autobots were nice..." Gadget and Perceptor looked at each other and then back at Melissa.

"Well..." Gadget started. Sam and Mikeala came over with Bumblebee to see if they could help matters.

"Don't worry about Ironhide." Bumblebee said with a smile "He may be old and like to blow stuff up, he's a great guy once you get to know him." Ratchet finished the repairs and put Ironhide's cannons back online. The black mech withdrew them so his hands were normal again. Both came over. Melissa froze, very unsure of the two loud, obnoxious and angry mechs.

"Melissa, this is my weapons specialist, Ironhide." said Optimus "And Ratchet, our Chief Medical officer and Gadget's teacher."

Gadget beemed at bit at the last words. Melissa gulped and climbed down. Ratchet slowly knelt down, being careful not to startle her. Ironhide wasn't so graceful. He shoved his cannons in front of her, brandishing them. "You don't need to worry 'bout no Decepticons with me around." She backed up in fright from him.

"Ironhide! Stop scaring the female!" Ratchet growled. "You'll have to excuse him. Deep in that spark of his, he's as gentle as a sparkling. Nice to make your acquaintance. Gadget's a great femme, no need to worry with her as your guardian."

"Don't worry Melissa, he did it to us when we first meet him." Mikeala said.

"Oh..." She slowly walked over to him. "Hello, Ironhide. I'm Melissa Jackson. It's nice to meet you." She turned to Ratchet. "Nice to meet you Ratchet."

"Same to you, Youngling." She smiled and relaxed completely. The Autobots were nice. Some more rough than others, but generally nice.

Suddenly there was this sound of something blowing up. Ratchet sighed. "My mate's at it again." he said "What did he blow up this time?"

"Wh-what...?" Melissa asked startled by the noise.

"Oh...it's just Grandpa. He likes experimenting on things. Sometimes they blow up. Come on, Ratchet. Let's go see if he's alright."

Ratchet sighs again. "Yeah, even so I'm going to give him a piece of my processor."

"Go easy on him, sir."

Melissa watched the scene play out. "What's going on?"

"Well, our Chief Engineer Wheeljack has been working on a new invention. Seems it has gone awry," stated Perceptor.

"You get use to it." Ironhide said.

"Oh..."

Perceptor just smiled. "Don't worry, he'll be okay," said Bumblebee. Sam and Mikeala nodded in agreement. Melissa just shrugged as Ratchet left, Perceptor and Gadget following behind. Melissa decided to stay behind and meet the others. "Hey let's show Melissa around the base." Bumblebee said with a smile.

"Yeah," smiled Sam.

"That would be cool. I'd love it if you guys showed me around."

"Bumblebee, you lead the way. I've got to get back to work after I grab some energon. It's what I came out here for."

"Yes sir." Bumblebee said with a nod. Optimus smiled before leaving.

In their shared quarters, Prowl and Jazz where quite happy cuddling each other on their berth after a long over due bonding session. Both of their over heated systems starting to cool down. Jazz was quite content in gently stroking one of Prowl's doorwings with a finger. "Wasn't I right about this, Prowler?" he asked with a smile.

"Yeah..." Prowl sighed in content with a smile of his own.

"I'm so glad things are back to normal, finally..."

"Yeah..." Prowl said with another sigh. It was then they heard faint cursing as three bots came down the hall.

"I wonder what's going on." Jazz said.

"Yeah... Sounds like Ratchet's cursing I just heard."

"Something not good by Ratch's standards then."

"Could just be Wheeljack."

"That's not good by Ratch's standards." Jazz said with a smile. Prowl smiled too. Soon there was a soft knock on their door.

The two looked towards it. "Who is it?" asked Prowl.

"It's me Bumblebee, Sam, and Mikeala." said Bumblebee "We have a new friend we want you two to meet."

"New friend, huh?" Jazz asked as he looked at Prowl.

"Yep. Are you two...ahhh busy or something?"

"We WERE," said Prowl.

"Oh...you want us to come back later?"

"No, it's fine. You just caught us off guard," said Prowl.

"So we can come in?"

"Give us a sec, Bee," said Jazz. He got off of Prowl and off the berth. Prowl followed. Prowl opened the door to the group. That's when he notice there was a new human behind Sam and Mikeala. Jazz did a dance move and came over to her. "And who's the little lady?" Prowl was curious as well.

She slowly stepped out from behind Sam and Mikeala. "H-Hi..."

Jazz smiled this huge smile at her. "What's ya name little lady?" he asked.

"M-My name's Melissa Jackson. Gadget is my guardian."

"It's nice to meet ya. The name's Jazz."

"Hi Jazz," Melissa smiled.

"Hello, Miss Jackson." Prowl said "My name is Prowl."

"Nice to meet you," she said with a nod. "I can tell you are the more practical mech." Prowl smiled at her. She smiled back. "I bet you two are close with Gadget."

"Sure thing." Jazz said with a huge smile "Right Prowler, baby?"

"Baby?"

Jazz smiled. "Jazz..." Prowl sighed.

"Something going on?"

"No," Prowl said with another smile.

"Then what did Jazz mean by baby?"

"It just Jazz's way of showing he cares."

"Of course, anything for my mate." Jazz said with a huge smile as he made a quick grab at Prowl's aft, making Prowl jump.

"Gah! Jazz! Not in front of Bee and the humans!" Prowl warned as he swatted the sliver hand way.

"Yer no fun, Prowler."

"Ohhh..." smirked Melissa. "You two are together Cute."

Jazz smiled bigger. "Yep." he said as he once again tried to make a grab at Prowl's aft.

Prowl twitched away and grabbed his hand harshly. "No." Melissa only giggled.

Jazz once again turned on his "puppy dog" look. "But Prowler..."

"...Jazz..."

Jazz just keep the look on his face. "Please?"

"NO. Compose yourself in front of our guests." Jazz pouted.

Melissa just smiled. "We can leave you two alone "

"You don't have ta." said Jazz.

"It's okay. It was nice to meet you," smiled Melissa.

"There is other places in the base we haven't shown Melissa yet." said Sam.

"Right," Bumblebee smiled.

"It was nice to meet you Melissa." Prowl said.

"It was nice to meet you two," she smiled. "Let's go Sam, Mikeala." Prowl and Jazz watched Bumblebee and the three humans walk down the hall.

"Jazz, that was rude." Prowl said with a serious look on his face plates.

"What ya going to do, Prowler?"

"I think a little punishment is in order."

"Should I be worried?" Prowl smirked as he gently pulled Jazz back into their quarters and locked the door behind him. He pushed Jazz over to their berth and forced him down on it, lying face down. "Prowler?" He said nothing but lay on top of Jazz. "Prowler, baby? What ya doing?"

He got down to Jazz's audios. "Don't embarrass me like that again..." he whispered as kept Jazz still while playing with his very sensitive ears. Prowl then started to nibble at the back of Jazz's neck cables.

He squirmed and moaned. "...N-No fair... I...I can't...move..."

"You should have thought of that before trying that." Jazz only moaned in reply. Prowl smirked and nibbled on his ears. "Primus, I love you Jazz."

"Can I...move now...?" he moaned back.

"Not yet."

"...Prowler..." Prowl continue to nibble. Jazz moaned and wriggled, close to overheating with no where to move or disperse it. Prowl smirked at this. Jazz started to send pain through their bond. Prowl winced a bit at this. "...Prowl..." Jazz almost begged.

"...A...A bit longer." He sent pain again.

"...C-can't..." Prowl smiled then slowly move so Jazz could turn around. He almost attacked Prowl and forced him to interface because bonding was the quickest and first thing on his mind to dispel the energy and pleasure before he was forced offline. Prowl gasped, surprised by such force.

"...P-Primus...Jazz..."

"...S-sorry...had to..."

"...I-It's okay... ...I-It just took me by surprise." Jazz smiled weakly as both connected and sent information into each other. "...Primus, you're so...b-beautiful, Jazz..."

"...You...too..." Prowl smiled weakly at him. Jazz smiled back. He broke away, growing tired. Prowl caressed Jazz's helmet with a hand. He smiled and fell asleep, cuddling into Prowl. Prowl smiled at him for a moment before going into recharge himself.