DietyofDeath17: Thank you guys for the kind reviews! I'm actually surprised that I got that many responses in such a short period of time. Ratchet needs more loving, huh? I'm not sure if I should include Firestar in this fic because I have a plan to use her already for my story; I also included Sideswipe, Sunstreaker and Prowl in this story because I absolutely love the Twins.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Twins, Firestar, or Prowl. They belong to Hasbro. I also don't own Trigonometry, some ancient Greek guy does. I will not repeat the disclaimer until I introduce someone else.


More Than Just Friends


Chapter Two

Sighing, Leona closed her book as she popped her fingers from writing down the difficult problems that Ratchet had told her about. The whiteboard was covered in numbers and things that would have not made sense and thank god for Ratchet who had enough free time to make Leona, someone who did not understand the properties of math anyway and the subject was not her best friend. Her head pounded as she groaned, making Ratchet turn to her with worry.

"Are you all right, Leona?" Ratchet asked.

"Yeah. Thank you for helping me with Trig, you're a life saver."

Ratchet snickered, "You would have understood it if you paid attention in class Leona. Besides, I have to deal with math all the time and I had to learn different parts of the body to be able to understand them and math plays an important role of life."

Leona rolled her eyes and blushed, "Can we talk about something else other than Math? My head feels likes it's going to explode."

Ratchet couldn't help but laugh at the expression on Leona's face. Ratchet himself had hated math when he was younger, but he soon fell in love with the equations and how you were suppose to figure out what completed that equation. You can say he was obsessed, but that's what made him who he was.

"All right, what else do you want to talk about Leona?"

Leona smiled as she placed her Trigonometry book inside her backpack, "Can you tell me about what happened to the females on your planet?"

Ratchet arched both metallic eyebrows, "All right. Most of the femmes weren't even born on Cybetron and some of them came from other planets, they were still part of our race. However, once Megatron betrayed us, he used the Allspark's power the one that had given us life had destroyed the femmes and than he turned and used that power to destroy the rest of our home world and the Autobots that stayed on Cybetron were destroyed along with it."

"What a bastered!" Gasped Leona. She couldn't believe how cold-hearted Megatron was. Because of Megatron's betrayal there were little Autobots left and had reside on the Planet Charr until the AllSpark was found. This is were they had come and they decided to stay here on Earth and protect the humans even though some of the humans such as Simmons were bad.

"You do realize that most of the human race are just like Simmons and not all of us are nice."

Ratchet sighed, "Yes I do realize that. However, we have a mission to protect those in case of a Decepticon attack."

"I thought the Decepticons were destroyed!?"

"Not all of them. Barricade is still on Earth and I'm pretty sure that Starscream has returned to Cybertron to recruit an army since all the Decepticons will look up at him as the new leader since Megatron has died."

Leona let a shudder run through her body and Ratchet did a scan on her. She wasn't shaking because she was cold; she was shaking because she was nervous. Ratchet understood clearly because Starscream had almost killed her if it weren't for Ratchet. That's were they're friendship had started and he wouldn't take his optic's off of her. Ratchet knew about her family history and how troubled she had become, she always picked up fights and it was always Ratchet or Bumblebee saving her.

"Have you told Optimus about this?" Leona asked.

Ratchet shook his head, "No. I do believe that Optimus thinks the same thing and we're extra cautious of what Starscream is planning next. I do believe you were told that we have new recruits coming."

"Yes, Sam told me when were leaving school. You also said that everyone had died fighting Megatron! How is it still possible that they're still alive?"

Ratchet messaged his temples, "Some of the survives have escaped and we don't know were they are. Optimus had reseved e-mail from Prowl and that they should be here—"

Ratchet didn't finish because his com link crackled to life.

"Ratchet, this is Optimus Prime. The new recruits will be here shortly so please come meet me in the common room. Optimus out."

Leona looked up at Ratchet as he extended his palm, as Leona climbed on as they exited the med bay.


Ironhide, Caption Lennox, Bumblebee, Sam and Mikeala were already in the common room when Ratchet and Leona had entered. It seemed that the four new recruits had already known were the Autobots base was located and were standing in a line. A mixture of emotion passed over Ratchet's face once he saw Firestar standing next to Prowl. Leona noticed this and crossed her arms and growled to herself. She knew that Firestar was going to cause problems in the future between her and Ratchet so she decided to stay out of it. Ratchet could sense jealously coming from his human friend and decided to shake it off. It has been at least a centaury since he had least seen Firestar and his spark waned to be with her again. He stood besides Bumblebee as Prowl begun to talk with Optimus.

"It's been a while good friend, I was wondering if we would see each other again," Optimus replied.

Prowl nodded, "Yes. It has been almost a century now. A few of us had managed to escape Megatron's wrath. We tried to follow you to Charr but our space pods blew off course and we found ourselves in another galaxy. Firestar was able to trace your message and she found it and told me that you had gone to earth when you sent any message to surviving Autobots. As you should know, Firestar was the last of her kind to escape Megatron."

Optimus remained silent. His spark broke when he realized that Elita One would not be joining them on Earth. He heaved a sigh and tried to get the feeling of dread of never seeing Elita again. He should have brought her to earth, but he refused since he knew it would be dangerous if he bought her along.

"Optimus. I knew how much you loved Elita, but she doesn't want to see you like this. She wants you to be happy and not a mess," Prowl explained placing a comforting hand on his leader's shoulder.

Optimus smiled, "Thank you Prowl. I know what she would have wanted and she wanted to come to earth but I refused for her own safety and mine. I appreciate it old friend. Besides, right now is not the time to talk about the past and you already know Ironhide, Bumblebee and our Medical Officer, Ratchet. We have also came across some human friends that had been helpful during battle against Megatron. They are Sam, Mikeala, Leona and Caption Lennox."

The four humans stepped forward and exchanged their welcomes. Leona averted her eyes when Firestar gave her a friendly smile but frowned at the human's reaction. Such strange creatures they were. The Twins had introduced themselves as Sideswipe and Sunstreaker, as Prowl and Optimus puts them . . . troublemakers, everyone laughed except Leona. Bumblebee took likings to the Twins as Sideswipe began to ask a lot about Earth's customs and how he was doing. Sunstreaker, being the self-centered bot he was complained to Prowl about his paint job and how he needed a new one, of course, Prowl refused to listen anymore to him about paintjobs.

Ratchet decided to take his opportunity and talk to Firestar who smiled casually at him. Leona watched from the distance and found herself hating the female bot. Firestar was beautiful, Leona had to give her that. She didn't come close to Ratchet's height, but close to his shoulders and she was slender than Leona was, and she suddenly found herself envious of the femme bot. I guess I'm the only one who isn't having a good time Leona thought bitterly. She looked away from Ratchet and Firestar's conversation and overheard Sam tell his story to Sunstreaker and Sideswipe and how he had killed Megatron. The new comers were surprised of a mere human could destroy someone who was twice his size. Mikeala was having a pleasant conversation with Prowl while Bumblebee had a discussion with Sideswipe.

Optimus noticed the slight discomfort in Leona and decided to talk to her. "Are you busy Leona?"

Leona shook her head as she fallowed Optimus to a quieter location…his office. The doors hissed closed as he set her on top of his desk as he sat down on the over grown sized computer chair, well, at least to any human eyes that was.

"Why aren't you having fun like the others Leona?"

Leona averted the curious gaze from Optimus. She knew that she couldn't lie to the Autobot Leader and that he had every right to know how she felt about Ratchet and how jealous she felt whenever he was with Firestar. She was also curious who Elita One was.

"I don't know Prime. I guess I should be happy like everyone else, but I'm not. I can't bring myself to say anything to the new comers and I know I should and I'm being rude. I just don't think it's my place to be here and I feel out of the loop if you get what I mean."

Optimus nodded that he had understood. He felt pained that he couldn't help the young human femme out, but he could at least try.

Leona sighed and gave a sad expression, "Is it possible for humans to love robots such as yourselves?"

Optimus was taken aback from this question. "It hasn't been heard before but since there are no femmes besides Firestar, most of the Autobot males will possible cling to a human femme. I'm not sure if it's love if that's what you're asking. Is there something else you would like to ask?"

"Yes. Do you know the history of Ratchet and Firestar?"

Optimus heaved a sigh. "Yes I do. I'm not sure if I should discuses something private in one of my men's life."

"I understand Optimus. I talked to Ratchet when he helped me with my math homework and he told me that he and Firestar were friends, but I'm curious if they were more than that." Leona shrugged.

"They did have a history together and they were in love before we were betrayed by Megatron," Optimus answered. He felt betrayed by telling the human femme about his medic officer of his love life. He watched carefully of mixture emotions of hurt, pain, and anger flashed on Leona's face. She felt betrayed that Ratchet didn't tell her that he had been in love with Firestar and she felt hatred for him that he had lied.

"You love Ratchet, don't you?"

Leona looked up and blushed softly at the stern gaze of the Autobot leader. "Yes, I believe I do love him. Well, I use to love him anyways." She gave an uncomfortable laugh.

"It's not heard of robots and humans falling for each other, and I know I can't stop my men from doing so."

"Um . . . Optimus?"

Optimus looked down at her, no emotions were on his handsome features and Leona cringed inwardly.

"Yes?"

"I have one more question. Who is Elita One?"

A small sad smile was shown on his features. "Elita One was a lover of mine, more like a girlfriend in human terms. She was beautiful, talented, and smart. She also was a femme leader of her kind. The last time I saw her was before I left Cybertron and I should have brought her with me because she wanted to see what Earth looked like but I told her no because it was dangerous. The reason why I told her to stay behind was for her own safety and mine. I know it would be ages before I saw her again . . .before I left for Earth, Elita gave me a message to be careful and return home safely. I was going to ask her to marry me but I never got a chance because of what happened on Cybertron. She was killed from what Prowl told me."

Leona whipped tears from her eyes at the sad story Optimus told her. "I guess Prowl was right. She wants you to be happy and she doesn't want you to lament over her death. At least her death wasn't in vain."

Optimus smiled down at the human femme. Everyone was right about his relationship with Elita. Do you see Elita? I promise that I wont be sad when I think of you, I promise I'll think of all the good times we had of each other. He than looked at the interclock on the desk that read 10:30 pm.

"It's getting late. Why not go to bed?"

Leona smiled and nodded. Optimus helped her off the desk as he set her back down, "I think I can find myself around the base Optimus. Besides, I would like to go home."

"Would you like me to take you home?"

Leona shook her head, "No thank you Optimus. I think I'll ask Bumblebee if he can."

Optimus nodded as he watched the tiny human femme left his office. He let a sigh escape his lips as he continued to think of Elita. He missed her. He never told her how much he loved her and that he wont be able to hold her in his arms anymore. He opened the side of his desk and took a picture of Elita; a smile graced his lips as he touched the outlines of the beautiful femme.

I will never forget you Elita. Thank you for everything.


Leona walked down the long hallways of the base. She was angry, upset and downright pissed at Ratchet for not telling her that he was in love with Firestar. She knew that she should let Ratchet be happy, but why was she jealous every time she saw them together even if it was just one night? The common room was quiet once she entered and noticed that Sam and Mikeala were there, a surprised look on both their faces.

"Where have you been?" asked a worried Mikeala.

"I was talking with Optimus. Do you know were Bumblebee is?"

"I think he's in the rec room with the others," Sam answered.

Leona smiled and waved at the two as she ran off to the rec room to find Ratchet and Firestar together. Ratchet was surprised as was Firestar; Leona tried to smile but she waved both of them off. Let them enjoy their happiness. She scanned the room as she found Bumblebee playing cards with Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.

"Leona?"

Leona wore a grim expression on her face as she turned to face Ratchet and was shocked that he was alone.

"What is it Ratchet?" hissed Leona.

"I was worried were you were. Is anything bothering you?"

Now Leona was downright pissed. "You know what Ratchet? I'm downright pissed you didn't tell me you loved her! You lied to me! You betrayed me by not telling the truth and you know what? I loved you!"

Ratchet took a step back from the outrageous human female. He was shocked and he never seen her this angry before. He didn't know that she loved him and now he felt bad by not telling her about Firestar. By now, the whole room was quiet. No music was playing and not the TV, it was dead silence and he felt eight pair of optics on him. Everything was his fault; it always was when it came to females' emotions.

"Leona, please let me explain!"

Leona gave him a hated glare, "You don't have to explain anything! I'm through with you! I wish I never knew you!"

Ratchet felt like he was going to break. He shuddered as he tired to explain everything to Leona but the human femme wouldn't let him. She would cut him off and saw unnecessary things that tore him apart. When Leona was finished she turned away, feeling much better about herself as she walked up to Bumblebee. Firestar tried to comfort Ratchet, but he pushed her away every time she came near him. The femme threw a glare at Leona.

"Bumblebee?"

Bumblebee looked down and tired to smile. "Yes. What is it?"

"Can you take me home?"

Bumblebee nodded as he scooped the human in his hand and said his goodbyes to Sunstreaker and Sideswipe.


The ride home was quiet and Bee usually had music playing, but this time he didn't. Leona could feel the tension and her stomach clenched with dread. She knew she had humiliated and hurt Ratchet, but at this point, she could care less. She was still angry with him; Mikeala and Sam had asked why she was going home in such a hurry, but she ignored them.

"What you did was unnecessary Leona."

Leona was so deep in her thoughts that she jumped at Bee's voice. She shrugged her shoulders as she glared out the car window. She knew that Bee was angry for what she had done and she probably wasn't wanted back at the base, which suited her just fine. Ratchet could have his precious Firestar. She didn't care anymore. She was done chasing after someone she thought she loved. Bumblebee parked himself perfectly in front of the driveway as Leona got out and slammed the door, causing Bee to give a soft wine.

"Sorry Bee. I'm just angry right now and tell Optimus I'm not coming back to the base." Leona walked towards the front door and headed inside without giving another glance at the Carmero in the driveway.


DietyofDeath17: I'm so sorry this chapter is late! This by far, is my favorite chapter and it had angst! I'm not sure if Leona should forgive Ratchet because it was his fault to begin with that he didn't tell Leona that he was in fact in love with Firestar. If you want to know what happens in the next chapter, please fell free to review but no flames! Oh, a certain Decepticon shows up in the next chapter and it's not Starscream (gasp).