Hello and welcome to the first story on this site.

And if you haven't guessed it yet. It's a Self-insert story. Now hear me out on this, when it comes to Self-inserts and Transformers, there isn't that many. I've looked really I have.

I should let you know that this might look similar to hockeynut178's story "Things that weren't supposed to happen".

I am by NO MEANS stealing his work, or any of the work of other writers on this site. I only use them as either a starting point or a skeleton to let my work grow from there. I hope i don't get any negative feedback from this but it's how i make my original stories. These writers i find inspire me i repeat INSPIRE me to use them as a template and branch off and form my own ideas.

I hope you understand.

Also hockeynut178...like i said I'm not copying you, I hope you see my the point i'm trying to say. I really love your work I really do.

Well enough outta me. So Sit back, fasten your seat-belts, and enjoy the ride!

Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers in any way. As much as I'd like to but I don't.

Chapter 1 Travlin'

When it comes to watching the classic G1 Transformers franchise it never gets old when you're a Transformer Fan like me. I wouldn't call myself a Transfan like other people, but I am a major fan of the franchise, as well as my brother. I was walking home after I decided to just go for a stroll before the rain comes in and soaks the entire neighbourhood. I've been thinking about what it would be like to have actual living Transformers in the real world. But hey, a guy can dream can't he?

I checked my phone to see the time and I saw it was almost 3:00. If I was any later Mum would probably kill me if I wasn't home. We all know how Mums are like. As I neared the boat ramp I heard a strange noise behind me, as it was generating a gust of wind as well. I turned around to see an unforgettable green portal.

Me: "Is. Is that, a Ground-bridge?" I said shielding my face from any dust that could get in my eyes. I stared at it for roughly a minute but nothing was happening. What's the deal here? But then I thought of something that was the most bat-shit crazy idea at the time. "Man I'm going to get in so much shit for this". I said to myself as I slowly walked towards the Ground-bridge as the light got bright and brighter until I couldn't see, with only white clouding my vision, then it was followed by black.

I was getting my vision back as I woke up on…dirt? Ok whoever knocked me out better have an explanation for whatever the fuck is going on here, I stood up and saw there was some and I quote some vegetation around with some trees and a road nearby. It actually reminded me of the very first scene in Transformers Prime.

"Great, first I see Ground-bridges then I wake up in the middle of nowhere. Fucking perfect". I muttered the last part. I then heard a car coming, I could probably hitch a ride. And ask where I am. I sharpened my vision and saw a Red muscle car heading my way. It seemed like a Dodge Viper but I wasn't too sure.

Wait…Red Muscle car…horns on the bonnet…with…the Autobot Symbol on it?

"Cliffjumper?" I said in a tone just loud enough for the bot to hear me. Well this isn't good now isn't it? As he heard me he slammed his brakes giving the road good tire marks. He then reversed until he was right in front of me.

"How do you know my name fleshy?" He said with all seriousness.

"Look…" I looked around at the trees that I think were big enough to hide him. "Follow me, then we'll talk. I'd rather not draw attention". I said.

"Ok. Your call". He then drove in the trees and then transformed into his robot mode which was like his appearance from Transformers Prime. "Ok before I answer your question, I wouldn't head that way you were going if I were you, and we need to get away from here ASAP". I said pointing in the direction he was going before. "Why? And what's ASAP?" He asked with curiosity, while kneeling down to my level to make eye contact. "It's short for As Soon As Possible, oh where are my manners? By the way names Connor, it's really an honour to meet an Autobot". I smiled.

"Well, you already knew my name, but you can just call me Cliff". He said as I shook his finger. It's understandable due to the size difference. He scanned our surroundings to make sure no one was looking or nearby. "Alright, hop on in". He said as he shifted back into his vehicle mode opening the driver side door, letting me climb inside.

"Ok like I said, I wouldn't recommend going the way you were going. Best thing I can do to keep you alive". I said pointing to the direction he was going before if I hadn't showed up. "Why is that? Doesn't look too bad besides the bland scenery around here". He asked with a little humour on the side, causing me to look at the radio so see that's where his voice was coming from. "Well let's just say and if memory serves right me right, there's a whole bunch of cons in that direction along with the Nemesis, they'll rip your spark out. Oh and another thing, when Arcee contacts you, just keep this a secret between the two of us for now, until I can figure out a way to introduce myself". I explained while planning ahead.

"Ok, then. But how do you know so much about me, and how do you know about Arcee anyway? Also know about our technology and terminology. We are supposed to be "robots in disguise" and I would know if my cover was blown". He asked.

"Well it's a long, and I mean long story. I'm not from this dimension, and this one I'm in right know is fictional. It's from a T.V series called Transformers Prime. And the reason from me knowing about all you guys, is that there's different types of Transformers 'universes' is because the franchise is based around different movies, books, cartoons, games you name it". I stated going into detail of everything I know from the franchise. "So what about-" Then I heard something beeping which caught him in mid-sentence. "It's Arcee". He said.

"Just answer it, and don't tell her I'm here, I'll explain a little later ok?" I said reminding him of my plan. "Sure". He replied, as Arcee and Cliffjumper were talking I did my best to stay quiet and not let her know I was here. It only went for roughly two or three minutes. I then explained what 'was' supposed to happen. Let's say he was pretty down when I explained it. "So…what you said back there with the Cons…" He said with a sad expression. "Yea…it's a one way trip. Your spark gets extinguished by Starscream himself. But there's another thing to it as well. That is if you want to hear it". I said. "What is it?" "…" I was struggling with my words as I didn't know what to say to him. "It's ok. I can take it. Just tell me". He reassured.

"Ok, what you hear, you can't unhear. Anyway when you offline, you come back as…a Terrorcon, then you get sliced in half by Megatron himself. Then it leaves Arcee Heart…well, spark broken if saying it right". I said sadly. "Oh. I guess, that's pretty heavy. But…scrap". He said with a surprised/shocked expression. "Yea. Sorry mate". I said looking out the window. "Hey, on the bright side you saved my aft, and I get to fight Cons for another day. So thanks Connor. I owe ya". He said lightening up the mood.

Me: "Well, thanks. Besides when I saw the events happen, I felt like that I just got ripped off, I mean you barely made an appearance. And I'll tell ya now my friend Michael was pissed". I said explaining my feelings toward that turn of event.

"Well you know what I say. Mess with Cliffjumper…" He started and knew what he'd say next.

"…And you get the Horns".

"…And you get the horns".

We said in unison.

"Hey!" He chuckled. "Sorry man it was too good to pass up". I chuckled along with him. "Alright, alright. Hold on a moment, I'll introduce you to some friends of mine". Within a minute or so a ground-bridge opened in front of us and the next minute we're in the Autobot base. Cliff cleared his throat to let me know to hop out, showing it was the nicest way to let me know, without letting Ratchet know I was here…yet. I opened up the door and then closed it after stepping out as Cliffjumper transformed. I got a glimpse of Ratchet as he was working on the computer monitor. I looked up at Cliffjumper telling me to be quiet as pointed to the hallway which was 200 feet away in my perspective. After all we did want this to stay a secret until he could explain all this to his friends, about my story of coming here.

"Cliffjumper!" But our plan wasn't going to happen as I heard the all too familiar sound of Peter Cullen's voice. 'Oh boy, I'm in deep shit now'. I thought in panic. I turned around to see the one and only Optimus Prime. If there was anything to describe how big he was. He'd put two story buildings to shame, maybe three. "Who is this?" He asked mentioning me. "'Alright, go ahead and tell him' Hi, my name's Connor sir. You might not know about me, but I know you". I said feeling a little intimidated by his height. I mean Its Optimus Prime! Why wouldn't you? "Hello, Connor, you are correct, I don't know who you are. How much do you know? Please answer truthfully, how much do you know". He asked kneeling down to my height. "Well, where to start, you're Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots, and before you became a Prime, you were a data clerk if my memory serves right. Does that answer your question?" I said in a way of respect and truthfulness.

"Yes it does". He said in a surprised tone. "I also know a lot more than that". I said rubbing the back of my head. "I see". He said as he stood to his original height. "Look, don't blame Cliffjumper for anything he might've done wrong, we ran into each other out on the highway somewhere". I explained. "It's alright Connor, Cliffjumper's not in any trouble. But he has brought you here. But however he should've kept his cover, in doing so". Cliff was about to respond but I beat him to the punch. "It was my fault for that. I isolated him near some trees so he wouldn't be seen. So your cover was just as important to me as well". I explained. "I see. Very smart thinking Connor, in keep Cliffjumper hidden". He said to me. "It was the least I could do". I replied. "Although, I want to talk with you somewhere private so we can discuss your story". He said lending his servo down for me to hop on, and I complied. "Believe me Optimus, he's got quite the story to tell, he save my life. Without him I wouldn't be here today". He said to his CO. "Understood Cliffjumper". He said.

He walked through the hallway with me on his servo, until we reached to what seemed like his quarters. Never thought I'd be here in my life. It was as larger than the aircraft hangers you would see at airports. His quarters would put them to shame I can tell you that. "Connor, I can tell you're an honest and innocent young human. What's troubling me is your knowledge of our technology and our species that your planet's knowledge, doesn't exist". He said as he placed me on his desk and sat down. "Well, like I said to Cliff, it's a really long and unbelievable story. The thing is I'm not from this reality". The response from Optimus was one that I thought he'd wouldn't believe me, but he simply just nodded in understanding.

After roughly two hours of explaining where I came from and I told him the differences between both our realities and what I knew about this on in particular. I warned him that I'd only tell him information that will come when the time is necessary, if I tell anything before it might go way out of my control…we don't want that now do we? "And that's how I ended up with Cliffjumper, then was introduced to you". I said finishing my story. "I see. So, you must need a place to stay until there's a proper way to get you home". He stated. "Yes, that would sum it up". I replied. "I'll contact Agent Fowler, we will work something out". He said as he leant his servo down for me to hop onto, then placed me on the ground. "I wish to introduce you to my team, due to these turn of events". He stated as he rose to his full height. "Love to but, could it possibly wait, I think I want to find a place to get settled into and get myself composed. I really don't want what happened between you and Cliffjumper again. But with a much, different result". I replied. "That's understandable. I'll contact Ratchet to give you a check-up so that you're not harmed in any way". He said.

"Of course Optimus". I walked out of quarters and walked through the base to get acquainted with my surroundings, I then heard someone mumbling, without a doubt its Ratchet. I then walked into the room all too familiar from the series and walked up the stairs and then found the Medic himself. "Hey Ratchet, you wanted to give me a check-up?" I asked. "Yes, yes". He said turning away from away from whatever work he was doing at the time. What he's working on, I dunno. "I want to see if transferring through dimensions has any effect on your body. Which I'm still find hard to believe this happened". He said going through his tools. "Wait, you mean the effects or the traveling? Because you lost me there". I asked with confusion. "A bit of both". He replied, fair enough. A green light went up and down my body scanning every inch of it, but next minute he was done scanning for, whatever might've latched onto me while travelling. "Seems like you all fine, but I'll need to take a blood test to be sure. Can't be too careful". Is hand then changed into a needle that was, well let's say it was bigger than ordinary ones. "Ok, then". I said with uncertainty took my jacket off then rolled up my right sleeve. "Just hold still now. It'll be over before you know it". He reassured. I waited for the needle to come, and I felt it but it was just like any other needle. Except it was a bit bigger in size so it left quite the hole in my arm but nothing major.

Me: "Well, that wasn't so bad I guess". I said as I pulled my jacket back on. "Well you didn't run away from the needle which quite surprised me". He said turning his attention away from the sample and to me. "Best to get it out of the way right?" I shrugged. "True enough. You're done, you can go now". He said turning his attention towards the computer with my blood sample. "Ok then". I said, then walked down stairs, then something immediately caught my attention.

"Ratchet, can I get a Ground-bridge to my co-ordinates?"

'Shit, that's Arcee!' I thought in panic. The Ground-bridge came life as I saw the portal open up. I quickly ran near Ratchet's foot trying to hide from the Femme that would come in. It was a good thing Prime told Ratchet that I didn't want to be found out just yet by the rest of team Prime. He signalled me that he'd play along with my concealment. I then heard the sound of a Motorcycle's engine roll in and then knew Arcee had returned. "Ratchet do you know where Cliff is?" "SAFE". He replied. I peeked around the corner to see her walk off down the hallway out of sight. I sighed so that she didn't hear me just in case.

'This was going to be a long few days'. I mentally sighed.

Well that's the first chapter done and dusted. Like I said back up there I own nothing, and I don't steal any other peoples work.

Anyway leave a review on how I'm doing if you feel inclined to, it helps me out a lot.

Well that's it Cronus Prime out!

(Update: 28/7/2017-Chapters 1 to 28 are being updated and restructured up to current writing standards).