Ratchet's P.O.V:

The next morning came with nothing but silence. I as usual was up early working on what needed to be worked on but for some odd reason it felt so much lonelier today. Looking down the hall where everyone was still down sleep, I began to wonder if Juliana was awake yet. Unlike the other children, who would more than once annoy me to the point of blowing a fuse, Juliana was very enjoyable to be around. She wasn't loud like Miko, she wasn't as shy as Rafael, and she didn't have the kind of problems Jack would talk about. Juliana was a character all her own and I enjoyed it greatly. Hearing a soft beeping sound, I was snapped out of my thought to see a file had popped up on the computer's screen. Opening the file, I saw that it was a half complete scan of Juliana's hair. "Odd." I said to myself as I continued to read the file. "Morning Ratchet." Jumping up in surprise, I turned to see Juliana standing a few feet away from the stairs with a smile. "Morning Juliana." Juliana began to walk up the stairs and I noticed that she had that burn blue blanket of hers again. It had been wondering why she always had it even though it looked closed to be going to the scrap heap. "Sorry that I scared you again Ratchet. I really need to start walking louder or something." She said as she took her spot on the railing. "That's quite alright Juliana. I was just deep into something." I said as I closed the file, I would read the rest later when I had time. "I see. So what do you have planned for today Ratchet?" I pressed a button and a website popped up. "Since Agent Fowler made it very clear that you have to go to school, I suggest we look into enrolling you into Jasper High. It is at a close location and you would be seeing the others every day." Juliana nodded but she had this look on her that showed that she was hiding something. "Is something the matter Juliana?" I asked her. "Nothing Ratchet, it's just that…The last time I was in school, it didn't end so well." I looked at her in confusion, "Care to elaborate for me?" Juliana sighed and began to swing her legs over the railing. "The last time I was in school a school bully teased me about my hair color and how I was a freak." I frowned at hearing this, Juliana was FAR from a freak and her hair was lovely. "As he continued to pick on me, I guess I just…snapped. The next thing I know is that I'm throwing a punch to his stomach and he goes flying back. After that, I don't really remember much. From what I was told, I went into a crazed frenzy and just completely went after him. He had to go to the hospital for a broken rib and a lot of other things." This confused me even more; Juliana didn't look like she could hurt anyone. She acted as if she was always afraid of someone hurting her. "The really odd thing about this was that I was only 8 at the time and the boy was 12. The kids said that the way I attacked him, it looked like he was going up against an adult boxer. They also said that it took three teachers to fully pry me off and soon after that I blacked out. I woke up in the nurse's office with the teachers and my parents." This only made my confusion worsen, Juliana wasn't strongly built and she looked like she could barely go up against Rafael. "When I saw them, I didn't know who I should be more afraid of. The teachers or my parents. My parents' one rule was never to let anyone see my hair and I broke it. This was a new school and we had only been there for about a week so I wanted to see what people would do when they saw my hair. Let's just say it didn't end well with my parents." Juliana sighed and ran her hand through her hair. "I never understood why my hair is like this and my parents never told me anything about it. Growing up I thought nothing about it but now…I think of it as nothing more than a horrifying addition to my creepiness." I shook my head and used one of my fingers to lift Juliana's head up to look at me. "There is nothing creepy about you Juliana. You are just as normal as every other human who walks this planet. And if they have anything else to say about it, then their just jealous of you and your originality." This got me a smile from Juliana and I had to smile back, Juliana's smile reminded me of the rising sun of this planet. "Thanks Ratchet." I nodded and took back my hand. "No problem. Now let's get you enrolled already then you can help me with something." Juliana nodded and turned to face the computers. "Can you sign me up for the Choir and art club? I really enjoy those classes."

Juliana's P.O.V:

Once Ratchet had finally finished enrolling me to Jasper High, we got to work on one of Ratchet's projects. "What is this exactly again Ratchet? Screw driver please." I asked and gained the screw driver. "It's a part for the ground bridge. It just needed to be fix and tuned up." I nodded my head from inside of the part. It was dark in here but I could see enough for what I was doing. "Okay, let's see if that worked." I said as I slipped out and watched as Ratchet turned it on. It gave a soft hum and it glowed a light green. "Well, now that we have finished that what do we do now?" I asked whipping my brow. "I have to place that back in the ground bridge but I would suggest that you go clean up." I looked down at my hands to see that Ratchet did have a good idea. I was completely dirty and I smelled like oil and grime. "Sounds like a solid idea. I'll see you in a little bit then." I jumped down from the table we were working on and walked down to the bathroom to wash up. As I continued to walk down, I turned my head to see that one of the large doors open to show Optimus step out. "Morning Optimus." I shout and he quickly looked down at me with a smile. "Good morning Juliana. Why are you so filthy?" he asked and I shrugged. "I was helping Ratchet with a part to the Ground Bridge. I was just about to go clean myself off." I said as I continued on my way. "See ya later Optimus." I said waving my hand goodbye. I could hear Optimus walk away and I smiled. The way Optimus sounded when he asked me why I was dirty he sounded like my father when I younger. The thought of Optimus acting like my father made me laugh a little. Having an Autobot for a father sounded very odd, but what in my life wasn't odd. The next thing you know is that I would end up dating one of them. I shook my head as I walked into the bathroom to wash up.

After I had finally cleaned myself off, I walked over to my room to change my clothes. Miko had allowed me to pick out my own clothes on the condition that I allow her to pick out one outfit. I had agreed to it but now I wish I hadn't from what Miko had picked out. Shuffling through my dresser, I picked out an outfit that wasn't too different from the one I was wearing but the shirt instead had a large liter purple peace sign on it. One could never have enough peace signs around but the dream for world peace and stuff like that was far from happening. Pulling my jacket on, I began to walk down the halls. "Really Optimus, you can't really expect her to stay here with us do you?" I stopped just at the edge of the hall, from what I could hear it was Arcee talking to Optimus. "Arcee I understand your concern but I have made it very clear that Juliana shall stay here with us until further notice. Seeing as she also has no permanent residence or family, I couldn't stand the thought of sending her back out to be alone." Even though I couldn't see Optimus' face, I could tell he had an angry look on him. "But with her back ground Optimus I don't think it is safe for her to be here. How long will it be until something of ours goes missing?" my head lowered at hearing this, they don't all trust me. "If you would remember correctly Arcee, she said she didn't enjoy taking things. She did it as a last resort." Arcee scoffed "And how long will it be until something here will be a 'Last Resort' Ratchet?" I couldn't help it, I began to cry quietly. "Arcee, I ask you to put a little faith in Juliana. I do believe that she will keep her promise." Arcee didn't respond for the longest time before she answered Optimus. "I'm going to go wait for Jack to get off work." And I could hear the sound of Arcee zooming off and that left us in the silence of my sobs. "Juliana, could you come out please?" I shot my head up in surprise, how did Optimus know I was here? Whipping my tears away, I stepped out to show myself to the two Autobots. Once Ratchet set his eyes on me he looked both shocked and worried. "Juliana? How much of that did you hear exactly?" I shrugged, "Enough of it." I lowered my head down and placed my hands in my pockets. "Arcee doesn't trust me very much does she?" I asked. "Arcee is only wanting to keep everyone here safe." Optimus said as he lowered his hand down for me and I slowly walked on it. "Can't say I blame her; I wouldn't want the ones i care for to be around someone who steals for a living." I said as I used my sleeve to clear my eyes of tears. "That's not what Optimus meant Juliana. Arcee has had a troubling pass and she has lost many loved ones. She just doesn't want to see someone new get hurt. She doesn't want to see you get hurt." I shrugged and sat down in Optimus' hand. "Sure, if you say so." I could hear Ratchet sigh and I felt Optimus' finger move under my chin, moving my face to look up to him. "Give Arcee sometime Juliana." Optimus said and I leaned my head on his finger. "It's going to take a long time from the looks of it." Optimus nodded and slowly began to rub my back with his thumb just like Ratchet had done. "How about you take Juliana for a drive Optimus. The air could do her some good." Ratchet said and I had to agree, a nice drive sounded really nice about now. "Would it be alright Optimus?" I asked. Optimus smiled and placed me on the ground as he transformed into his semi-truck form. "Ratchet, I shall call you when we return." Optimus said as he opened his passenger door for me. "See you later Ratchet." I waved as I hopped into Optimus' passenger seat. "Drive Safe please." Ratchet said and we slowly began to leave the base. As we made our way farther and farther from Ratchet, I could have sworn that I could see Ratchet looking disappoint.

The drive was turning out to be more relaxing than I had imagined. I had the window down and the crisp afternoon air was blowing in my face. Optimus was silent for most of the drive and we didn't have the radio on so it was just void of noise. Looking up at the sky, I saw nothing but puffy white clouds and a few birds flying around. I always wanted to fly when I was younger; to soar with the jets and to fly alongside the moon. "Juliana, what is it that your thinking about?" Optimus finally spoke, surprising me a little. "I was just think about what it would be like to fly." I answered looking back up to the sky. "I have heard it is very nice." Optimus said and we both laughed lightly. Blinking a few times, I noticed that something large fly above us. "What's that?" I said aloud. Something on Optimus' dash blinked and an odd image popped up. "Decepticons." He said as he picked up on the speed and began to dive away. "Is it Megatron?" I asked quite afraid, I was not in the mood to see the Decepticon leader right now. But Optimus never got the chance to answer me as a few blasts came at us and it made us slide off the road. As Optimus came to a stop, he opened his door and I stepped out without having to be asked. As soon as I was out Optimus transformed and stood in front of me. Soon the jet zoomed in close and transformed into the one bot I didn't want to see. "Ah, Optimus. Isn't this an odd meeting?" He spoke like he wasn't expecting to see him. "What do you want Megatron?" Optimus asked as he pulled out his blades. "I was on the hunt for a small energon reading and I just happened to see that the energy was with you. Now if you would, hand over the energon." Megatron's gaze lowered down to me standing next to Optimus' leg and he smiled. "I see you found the human I met a while ago. Interesting disappearing act you pulled human, you'll have to tell me how you did that later?" I didn't answer; I only ducked behind Optimus' leg. "I see she remembers our last encounter. I shall deal with her once I am finished with you Optimus." Megatron pulled out his blade and charged for Optimus. "Juliana, run away from here as fast as you can!" Optimus shouted as he rushed to meet Megatron in battle. Not wanting to disobey him, I turned around and bolted towards the rock walls. As I ran I could hear the clash of blades and a few evil chuckles from the Decepticon leader. "Running away won't save her Optimus." I heard a soft hum and then a blast sent me flying into the air. "Juliana!" I landed a few feet away from where I was previously and I landed with a loud THUD. I yelped out in pain and lay there for a few minutes before I pushed myself into a sitting position. "Well, isn't that an odd sight." Megatron spoke and I placed my hand to my head. What I felt was my hood had fallen off and my hair up in a wild mess. "I go looking for a small energon signal and I find a energon mine." Megatron began to walk towards me but was stopped when Optimus drove into him, sending him a good distance away. "Hurry Juliana, I have contacted Ratchet to send us a ground bridge." He held his door open for me but as I stood up to get in, Megatron snatched me up in his claws and held me in the air by my jacket. "Do you know what you have here Optimus? Do you know what this human is?" I struggled to get away but all it did was twirl me around in Megatron's grip. "Leave her alone Megatron! Or you shall face my wrath!" Optimus said with such anger that even I could tell he meant it. "Optimus you're a fool if you don't know what she is. This mere human is nothing but a endless supply of-" Megatron was cut off when a green swirl of light popped up in front of him and Ratchet came out punching him directly in the face. Suddenly I found myself falling down and landing in Ratchet's waiting hand. "Are you alright Juliana?!" Ratchet asked worryingly. I nodded and looked over to see Megatron slowly getting up. "Hurry Optimus, through the ground bridge!" Ratchet shouted as he ran into it. Soon Optimus followed us in and the ground bridge closed behind us.

As we entered the base I noticed that I was breathing heavily and I was clinging to Ratchet's finger, almost as if I let of it I would no longer exist. "What happened back there?" Ratchet asked. "Megatron came and attacked us. And he went after Juliana." Optimus told Ratchet as he joined next to him looking down at me. "Are you alright Juliana?" Optimus asked but I couldn't answer. My body was like going into shutdown mode; my voice wouldn't work, my mind was blank, and my vision was going in and out of blurriness. "She's in shock." Ratchet said as he placed me down on a berth. At first, the knowledge of me being off Ratchet's hand didn't compute but once it did I began to whimper and I reached out for him. "It's okay Juliana. You're safe now. You're safe." Ratchet gave me one his fingers and I took it quickly in my grasp. "Will she be alright Ratchet?" Optimus asked. "She should be fine if we give her time." Optimus nodded and placed a few of his fingers on my back. Slowly the fear was going away and I could feel myself coming back to normal. "Are you alright now Juliana?" Ratchet asked and I managed to nodded. "That's good. Now I need to make sure you are not hurt so I'll only be a minute." Ratchet said as he slowly took away his finger from me. I slowly began to reach for him but I soon found another finger in front of me. Taking it quickly, I looked behind me to see it was Optimus who I was hanging onto. "Now just hold still so I can scan you to see if your hurt." Slowly I was covered in a blue light that came from Ratchet's arm. Soon the light was gone and Ratchet smiled. "She's completely alright. Thank the All Spark." Optimus nodded and looked down at me as I refused to let go. "Why did Megatron go after her Optimus?" Ratchet asked. "He said that she was of some importance. Unfortunately I was unable to find out what it was that made him go after her." By now the both of them had their eyes glued to me and my eyes began to slowly shut. "I think it is best to let her rest for a while Optimus. You should place her in her room for now." Ratchet said and Optimus nodded. As I was cupped into Optimus' hands, I slowly began to fall asleep. Before I was even placed in my bed, I completely zoned out. And I was still clutching Optimus' finger.

Wonder what Megatron knows about Juliana?

Wont know until the next CHPTR.

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