A/N: I have decided to try and get this chapter up tonight, because I have nothing better to do, and school starts tomorrow for me. :/ So this might be awesome action, might not… we shall all see…. P.S. I honestly don't know if La Jolla Shores has a camping site, but let's just pretend, let's also pretend that there is an actually not-too-populated spot by La Jolla Shores . And I do not own La Jolla Shores… God gave it to the government, who in turn lets us use it…I think :P

Italics= Bumblebee speaking

-italics-= com. speaking

It was about 7:00am the next morning when Arcee, Bulkhead, and Bumblebee rolled into base with their human charges.

The kids hopped out (or in Jack's case, off) of their respective rides, with Raf bringing out some equipment unknown to the 'Bots.

"What's all that stuff you've got with you?" Arcee asked, pointing to the pile of beach-camping stuff Raf was pulling out of Bumblebee's back seat to show the curious 'Bots.

"Well, this is the stuff my family used to use when we went camping on the beach in southern California, this here is a…"

"Wait, you used to live in California?" Miko asked.

With a sigh, Rafael replied, "Yes, Miko, I used to live in California; anyway, Arcee, these things here are called boogie-boards, which we use to body surf on the waves, this is a beachball, a volleyball, and a frisbee for playing sports. And over here is some camping stuff mom gave to us to use."

He walked on over to the tent bag which contained a large size tent, perfect for three teens/tweens.

"She also gave me stuff like sunscreen, baby powder(1), bug spray, and other stuff like that."

"Hey, uhh… Raf?" Jack asked, "You don't happen to have any spare swim suits for Miko and I, do you? 'Cause I don't think Miko has one, and I definatly don't…"

"I thought that you might not, so I just asked my brother and sister to lend me theirs," and he handed Jack a pair of dark blue trunks with a light blue Hawaiian flower design, and a long sleeve black rash guard, while he gave Miko a purple tankini with magenta flowers, with a matching colored rash guard and board shorts.

"Thanks, Raf!" Miko said, holding the suit up to herself to admire it.

"Ya, thanks, you always think of everything," Jack added, making Raf blush slightly with an "Ahhh, it was nothin'" kind of look on his face.

"If, you're all set to go," Ratchet said from by the computer terminal, "I am going to bridge you to a less populated location of the beach, so you three," he said pointing to the three 'Bots, "Won't be seen."

"I'm ready to party! Is anyone else?" Miko exclaimed, obviously desiring to get going.

"You ready, Jack?" Raf asked.

"I'm ready, how about you?" he turned to ask the 'Bots whom were coming with them.

"Locked and loaded," Bulkhead said.

"Ready when you are," Arcee acknowledged.

"I'm set," Bumblebee beeped with a "thumbs up" gesture.

"Very well," Ratchet said as he activated the bridge, "And remember, if there is any reason you must come back, I'll comm. You."

With various "See ya, Ratch," "Later doc-bot," and "Try not to miss us too much," the three 'Bots and three humans entered the portal, disappearing from site.

"Thank Primus, they're finally gone," and with that he went to get some work done.

…..

The first thing that everyone noticed about the area they bridged to, was that is was like nothing they had seen before.

They were standing near a rocky ledge, where the wind gently tickled their nerves and sensors, where various types of sea creatures and birds were frolicking about, and far to the right, many humans played among the sparkling waves, and the grainy sand.

And, perhaps the most beautiful, was the way the sun shone across the water, as it started to rise in the distance.

"This is….wow," Jack said, finally breaking the tranquility.

"Yah, no matter how many time's we came here, it still takes your breath away, but you should see the sunsets," Raf said, "Those, if someone were to paint it, would be worth far more than I could even imagine."

"Well, we should probably start setting up camp, what do you say?" Arcee asked the kids.

"That would probably be a good idea," Jack said, while Raf nodded his head in agreement, and Miko started to pout.

"Let's split into groups; Bumblebee and I will start with the tent, Miko and Bulkhead can get the other camping stuff set up, and Jack and Arcee can get the food, " Raf instructed, and they all began to do their respective jobs.

After about about 2 hours, everything was set up on the beach on the left side of the ridge, where they would less likely be spotted by curious eyes the kids had changed into their suits and were ready to play with their 'Bots.

"Soooo, what should we do first?" Miko asked Raf.

"I think we should play some volleyball or Frisbee first, so the sand doesn't stick to our skin, or armor, in your case," he said to his friends.

"Ok! Bulk', you want to play volleyball with Jack and Arcee?" Miko asked her partner.

"Sure, why not," he replied with a shrug.

"You're going down," Miko bragged to Jack.

"Hmff… bring it," he challenged, and so their game began.

Meanwhile, Bumblebee and Raf decided to play some Frisbee a little ways away from the others, by the swaying palms.

Little did they know they were being watched from among the trees….

…..

After a full day of playing sports in the sand, they all sat down to have their meals.

The Autobots had their energon, while the kids cooked hot dogs on the mini-grill Raf's dad gave them to borrow for their trip. Raf finished his food first so he said

Raf finished his food first so he said,"Hey, guys, I think I am going to go on up to the ridge to have a look out across the water, and see the sun set."

"Ok, we'll see you in a bit, just don't hurt yourself," Jack warned, ever the responsible one.

"Don't worry, I will," and so he started to climb up the trail of stairs toward the back of the ledge, watching where he stepped carefully, because the it could be fatal if one were to fall from that high up.

After almost 15 minutes, he finally reached the top, and when he looked out across the water, he was awestruck.

Beautiful mixes of yellows and oranges, blues and purples, pinks and whites, all swirled together forming a picture any artist could only dream of creating filled the sky.

And that wasn't all.

The sun seemed almost like a bright, orange mountain in the distance, with the waves flowing across its yellow shores; and the waves themselves seemed almost the purest blue he had ever seen.

The palm trees mixed among other, less fancy trees, along with the cool, gentle wind blowing through his hair, completed the scene.

If only he had brought his camera.

A rustling noise coming from among the trees behind him brought him out of his trance, and he curiously yet cautiously advanced toward the sound.

He soon found himself deep among the trees, but he couldn't find who or what was causing the noise.

As the saying goes, "curiosity killed the cat" go's, Raf soon became lost in the now not-so- pretty trees from his curious wandering.

Then, just as he was starting to panic, he saw the leaves of the trees move from up ahead, and cautiously investigated the sudden movement.

As he parted the branches, he found himself in a circular clearing from the trees. He advanced un-frightened, since the area was wide and open, and, when close to middle of the clearing, he heard something that sounded something like a whirring of engines, and searched frantically for any Decepticons, but found none.

Slightly relieved, he continued walking when, from the brush behind him, a huge, metallic creature that looked like a bird shot out and, before he could even scream let alone run, snatched him in its tentacles and sped off toward the starry sky above…..

Back at the camp, it had been 45 minutes since Raf left, and 'Bee was starting to get worried for his friend.

"It's alright, 'Bee, I'm sure he's just exploring the scenery from up above, the stars are quite beautiful," Arcee reassured, but Bumblebee was still worried.

"Well, even if he is just looking at the scenery, it won't hurt to make sure," he said.

"Alright," Arcee relented, "But be careful, and make sure you are not seen by any humans."

So Bumblebee was off, and scaled the ridge in less than 5 minutes, for he was far bigger than Rafael.

When he reached the top, he tried to see if his friend was there, but found no sight of him.

Getting far more worried, he spun around trying to find some clue as to where Raf was.

He found the broken branches that were the path that Rafael had taken.

In a few moments, Bumblebee came to the clearing where Raf had been, and looking up, just saw Lazorbeak disappear into the clouds… with Raf trailing beneath him.

…..

A/N: I swear I wasn't going to leave it here, but I suppose it's fine for now (Mom just said I had to stop and save and go to bed, blahhh ) And, La Jolla Shores is not really that pretty, and I don't even know if there is a left side to it, but there is that huge ledge!

Fun Fact- Baby Powder helps get sand off of skin, who knew?

Oh, and Happy New Year! Starburst