Hey! Sorry for the late update... I got swamped with work and today was my best friend's birthday and ugh. Life. Anyway, here's a quick update for you~

Thank you to all my new favs, follows, and especially reviews! It means a lot.

I don't own Transformers. But my OCs are mine. No touchy.


Ch. 2 - Secrets

"Hey, Grandma. It's Kate. Yes. I'm doing well. No, I haven't kissed any boys! Sheesh. Is that all you think about? What? No! I don't like girls! Ugh, Grandma, listen. I've got to ask you something. You know those stories you used to tell me? About the Transformers?" For once, Kate's grandma was silent. "Well, um, I may or may not have found one..."

Kate's grandma was still silent for several moments, and Kate was beginning to wonder if the old woman had fallen asleep. Finally, Kate's grandma, Rose, spoke, "So, they didn't completely disappear. All right, Kate, I'm coming for a visit. Tell me, who did you find?" Rose's voice was steady, barely containing a hint of almost childish excitement.

"He said his name was Op- Wait. You're coming for a visit?! Do you know them? What's going on?"

"I will explain later, child! Tell me, the bot you found, what is his name?" Rose asked urgently.

"Optimus Prime. His name's Optimus Prime!" Kate exclaimed.

Rose gasped quietly and whispered, her voice shaky, "He's alive..."

Flashback:

A young Rose decked in a military uniform barked orders to the men around her. She needed everything to be ready for the Autobots' arrival later that day. Anticipation coursed through her,

but she kept her emotions in check as all military leaders must. Suddenly, a horn blared, snapping the woman out of her thoughts. "They're here already? Shit, we're not ready yet!" Rose's calm facade disappeared. Before she could reach panic mode, several cars drove through the gates and began to transform. Rose froze and stared, not having experienced an Autobot

transformation yet. Awe filled her eyes as each car's metal shifted until several humanoid beings were staring back at her. She coughed and stood up straight, unsure of what to say. Fortunately the closest and tallest Bot took care of that for her. "Greetings. I am Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots."

"And I am Lieutenant Rosemary Lewis. But please, call me Rose."

Rosemary Lewis kept her last name even after she married. Now, thirty years later, memories flooded back to her, almost overwhelming her. The aging woman sat in her rocking chair, a hand over her heart. No. Now was not the time to get faint-hearted. She was a Lieutenant. Her special ops team was never dismantled in case the Autobots came back. Now, they are back and it's

time for her to get to work. First things first, Rose decided to pack and think of new ways to tease her beloved granddaughter. She may be older, but she's still got it!

Kate Edison, on the other hand, was feeling useless. How much use could she be to a giant alien robot?

As if sensing her thoughts, Optimus Prime brought the girl up to eye-level. "Do not worry, Kate. I remember your grandmother well. She will be able to help us."

Kate sighed, "I know... It's just, why would my own grandmother keep such a secret from me? I mean, she told me stories, but she never even hinted that she was friends with you guys!"

"It's a rather classified subject. You must respect her decision."

Kate remained quiet, knowing the Prime was right. She wondered what stories her grandma hadn't told her. She also wondered how many people knew the truth.

Before Kate could ask her robotic friend, however, the sound of a low-flying helicopter caused Optimus to visibly tense. The helicopter flew over the tips of the mountains and made a beeline for the pair.

Hold on to me and try to stay out of sight," Optimus ordered.

Kate nervously held onto his shoulder blades (do Autobots even have shoulder blades?). Optimus kept his blue optics fixed on the helicopter, but no hostility came from the flying vehicle. It landed about a hundred feet from Optimus, and a single man stepped out. Kate's eyes widened in recognition. "Grandpa?"

His optics began to flicker back into life just as Earth came in sight. His destination was almost upon him.

Startled Russians looked up at their night sky in awe. A giant fireball was hurtling toward the ground at an immense speed. The fireball crashed into the snowy tundra known as Siberia. It stood up slowly, got its bearings, and ran off


I am so sorry this is incredibly short. It was kind of hard to write... But, I'm hoping the chapters will get longer as I get used to the story...

So, how about that cliffhanger? ;D And who do you think our new arrival is? Friend or foe?

Have a good day~