Hey Guys, I'm sure you spotted this up here Now like I said in the Update back in the last chapter, They're going to be more organised. Here it is if you missed it...

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

Chapter 2 Outta Sight, Outta Mind

I walked through the hallway looking for Cliffjumper's room. Why? Because if I stayed there I can stay out of sight and not get spotted. I continued walking, and walking until I found his room. The reason how was before I told Optimus about my story I saw him walk in before we reached his quarters. But there was one small but simple problem.

"How the hell am I going to get in?" I said to myself. Yea, I really didn't think this one all the way through. Sure Connor, go to cliffs room and wait there simple, but how the fuck do you get in?! I was cut from my thoughts as I heard the sound of Pedes approaching. I looked around but there was nothing to hide behind, the hallway was empty. The only thing I could see was the doorframe. Wasn't the best choice but it was better than nothing. I hid behind the frame and waited and hoped that whoever was there didn't see me. Because I really didn't need this right now. I looked around the corner and saw Cliffjumper. Thank. God. "Psst. Cliff". I whispered.

"Connor?" He said in the same way looking around. "Down here". I said as he looked at the door frame. "Connor what are you doing here?" He said with seriousness. "I was trying to get into your room to hide, that way I didn't have to hide behind Ratchet all day". I replied. "Here get in quick". He said as he unlocked his room allowing me to get in, before sealing it shut. "Ok, now I feel relieved". I said. "Look, you could've just told me you wanted to hide. Would've been simple". He said to me while kneeling to my level. "Yea you were in SAFE at the time. But I'm glad you weren't Arcee, she would gone crazy if she found me". I said. "I hear that. She probably will, I mean she can get mad but she-"

"Cliff, you in there?" Shit! "Scrap". We quietly whispered. "Yea, hold on!" He called back in response. I didn't need to be told twice to hide, I decided to hide under the Berth, simple enough. When I got under I saw some scrap metal and an Energon cube that was as bright as day. 'Man I never knew Cliffjumper was messy'. I mentally noted. I quickly went past some of the scrap metal and hid. Little did Arcee now I was hearing in on their conversation. "Hey Partner. Need something?" He said casually. "Just curious about something. When we were talking through the com, you seemed. Distracted. Something wrong?" She said with her arms crossed with a little concern in her voice.

"That? I was distracted because there was a lot of things going on all at once on the road. But other than that I fine, no need to worry. Traffic am I right?" He lied with a chuckle. As I decided to zone out of their conversation I back up a bit more, to only place my hand on the Cube that was near me and felt it numb my entire arm when I touched it. When I looked at it I saw it went black for a second or so then light up back to its original blue colour. I remember Evan doing something similar thing and I'm sure it didn't end out well with him doing the same thing I did. 'That's not gonna be good is it?'. I mentally said with worry while looking at my hand and saw nothing changed. I shrugged it off for the time being since Arcee was still here, and was backed against the wall but still remained hidden. After what seemed like an eternity both bots walked outside leaving me alone in Cliff's room.

(Meanwhile)

As Connor was trying to stay outta sight from a certain femme. Agent Fowler was currently heading towards the base to pick up some boy who had been taken in by Cliffjumper, as he had been told all the details of what happened in the past few hours. He at first thought he should take the boy into custody. For his protection but Prime said that and Optimus quoted him "I'd be a lot safer with someone who can evenly fight a Decepticon. No offence to the military but it's just my opinion and I'm standing by it". It seemed that this boy had an open mind and was hard to convince otherwise.

(Flashback, roughly 2-3 hours earlier)

"So explain again why this boy wants to come back Prime?" Fowler asked out of curiosity. He gladly accepted to let the kid stay with the bots due to the boy having his own opinion. He'll admit he had guts from what he said.

"It was his wish that he would be introduced to my team at a later date, and he also hold valuable information that could help in the future". He explain with the all too familiar calm tone.

"Alright, I'll be over there by 1500 hours to pick him up so we can find a place to stay for a couple of days. Also try to keep him out of trouble". He said. "Of course Agent Fowler". The Prime said as he hung up a second after.

(Present, My pov)

As I was still barely hearing Cliff and Arcee's conversation I took the liberty of finding another hiding place in case they came back in, for unknown reasons. Instead of hiding under the berth, I found another place under Cliff's desk. I went up to my new hiding spot I listened to what appears to be the last of the conversation. "Is there something your hiding from me Cliff? If there is you can tell me. Besides it's not like you're not going to take on Starscream head on". She said rhetorically. 'Oh, Arcee you have no idea how somewhat right you are'. I mentally sighed. "Look, if there's something I was hiding I will tell you in time just not at the moment. Besides a lot happened today on the road-" And~ I zoned out again. I really didn't need to go in full detail of what they were talking about anyway.

"Well, just let me know when you need to talk ok?" She said then, from what I heard she was walking away. I looked at the door and saw it was cliffs legs that were present and felt a wave of relief wash over me as I came out of my hiding spot. "Sheesh man ever heard of cleaning the room a bit? It looks like a mini junk yard here. I mean you still got a cube of Energon there". I said while climbing onto the desk. He looked under the berth and pulled the cube out. "Huh I wondered where this went". He said while taking a swig finishing the whole thing. "Dude. The Fuck. You know here that's been right?" I said with an expression to match. "What? Energon never goes bad that quick. It's cool". He said without care. "Yea well when you finally start purging your tank don't say I didn't warn ya". I said in defeat, then sat down with my legs crossed and sighed.

"You ok?" He asked taking a knee. "Yea, just, I'm starting to feel homesick. I haven't taken to account that what my family back in my universe will be worried sick about me. And I are them as well, why do feel homesick easier than others?" I said as I felt tears flowing down my face. "Look, I know what it feels like to be homesick, believe me I know". He said coming down meeting me at my level. "Yea. You lost your home, I still have one to go back to. That's if I can. Best if I didn't dwell on it now". I said calming myself down. Then before we knew it the Proximity Sensor came on. Must be Agent Fowler. "Proximity Sensor?" I asked. "Yea, I'll check it out. Stay here until I say it's safe ok?" He said leaving the room. "Ok, can't really go anywhere anyway". I said to myself quietly.

(Normal Pov)

The elevator door opened to reveal Fowler himself with all eyes…well, optics in their perspective, on him.

Fowler: "Uh…afternoon everyone…" He said in a little discomfort. "Prime, forgive me for being early, things went quicker than I expected". He said looking at the Autobot leader. "What things? I haven't heard anything. Did I miss something?" The team's Wrecker asked in confusion. "Me neither". Arcee added her statement to Bulkhead's. "One of the old pipes has sprung a leak in one of the rooms. He said that he could shut the water off in that section of the base". He said to his troops. The others shrugged it off and went back to their posts. The prime then guided Agent Fowler to the hallways so that they were out of hearing range. Fowler then spoke up. "Thanks for the save Prime". He sighed in relief. "You're welcome". He replied. He was about to speak again until he got a com-link from Cliffjumper. "Yes Cliffjumper?"

"Connor's in my room, he's a little upset about something, it's personal so I won't say for his sake. I suggest you tread lightly when you talk to him". He warned.

"Thank you Cliffjumper, your comment is noted". He replied.

(My Pov)

I was currently looking at my phone's pictures as I saw one with me and my brother when we went Go-Cart racing. 'I miss you little brother, you'd be dyin' to be where I am'. I smiled at the last part. I then heard the door open to reveal Optimus along with Agent Fowler himself. I tucked my phone away and climbed down to ground level. "Hi Optimus". I said as I landed on my feet on the ground. "Hello Connor. I have someone to introduce you to, although you may already know him. I present to you Agent William Fowler, our Liaison for the United States Government". He introduced.

"Good to meet you son". He said offering his hand. "Good to meet you too sir". I said while shaking his hand. "Damn son, the grip you got. Didn't know you had muscle on ya". He said. "Heh, guess I don't know my own strength". I said sheepishly. "I never knew you were from Australia. What's it like down under?" He joked. "Well, it's a nice place actually, considering we don't always wrestle Crocs back where I'm from on a daily basis". I chuckled. "Fair enough. C'mon let's get you settled in Jasper somewhere". He said as we walked out of Cliff's room and made sure we weren't spotted by the others that don't know about me…yet, then went up the elevator. Then I just remembered that he flew here by helicopter. I never liked flying, but I guess a helicopter would be better than a plane any day. I guess…and then there's that part in Darkness rising where Fowler gets taken by Laserbeak. "Thanks again for doing this. I know you must have a handful on your plate at the moment". I said. "It's no problem son. Besides the Cons haven't been sighted in 3 years".

"Megatron's coming back. And then all hell breaks loose. At least I can help when the times come". I said. "Well, as long as the bots are around we won't be going down without a fight". He said with confidence. "Yea. True about that". I replied. When the events of Darkness Rising part 2 come into play, I'll need to think carefully of what I do. The only one who has been in this situation before is Evan. And man did he make a heck of a story. But I guess I'll have to wait when the good times roll in. Then that's where thing truly begin for not just me, but for all of this universe as well.

Hey there I hope you're enjoying the story. Now like I said I don't copy people and make it my own work, I don't roll like that.

I made a draft of this story already and just working on the finishing touches and making sure I have everything I need before putting them up.

Anyway hope you enjoyed the story.

I'll see ya next time!

I'm out!