Thanks to all that reviewed. I'm sorry for updated late AND short, but I'll explain after the chapter.

Chapter 10: Transit

Starscream stomped up the large slope. His right Optic had been severely damaged, and with no working medic on Earth, he had been forced to deal with it. He growled, holding his hand over his optic begrudgingly.

"Pitiful human…" The Decepticon growled as he reached the top of the slope. Under him was the Decepticon army, moving and working like a giant, metal beehive. And they were all just about as angry as bees. They were preparing for the imminent attack on Earth. Starscream straightened up.

"Decepticons!" He shouted in Cybertronian. Suddenly, all work halted, and the Decepticons looked upon their leader.

"For far too long we have let the Autobots prosper on that despicable chunk of rock they call Earth. Well will make final preparations, and then wipe out the Autobots, and every other being on that backwater planet! But we must capture the Human who bears the powers of the Allspark, so we can reach other distant worlds…and destroy them!" Starscream shouted, raising his metal fist. The Decepticons cheered, shouted, and screamed things in Cybertronian.

"Decepticons, to war!" Starscream turned, walking back down the slope. He growled again, shaking his head.

'The child will pay for his actions…along with every other human.'

Jake whistled, tapping his fingers on the steering wheel. Broadsword had dropped into Stasis, so Jake was actually driving. It was sometime between two and four in the morning, and Jake was running on empty. Mikaela was sleeping soundly in the seat next to him. About half a mile ahead was Ironhide, and about a half a mile behind was Optimus. Jake had been put on high security, so all precautions were taken to keep him safe. Jake appreciated it, but felt it was a little much. After the bout with Starscream, there had been no sightings, or signs of Decepticon activity. But Jake didn't deny the possibility of an ambush. Jake yawned, and rubbed his eyes.

'…Jesus, it's my third time out driving with my license, and I've been driving for five hours. Peachy.' Jake thought to himself. Mikaela shifted next to him, turning over on the seat.

"…Jake…" He heard her mumble. Jake smiled and shook his head, passing it off as a nightmare. Jake sighed again, and flicked on the Radio.

"Optimus?"

"Yes?" The autobot leader answered, admittedly groggy.

"I'm exhausted…is there any chance we can stop to sleep?" Jake asked. Optimus didn't answer for a moment.

"There is a side road about one mile up the road. If you turn there, there is a clearing. We'll stay there until we awake from stasis." He answered. Jake nodded slowly. After about a minute, Jake saw Ironhide's taillights drift off of the road, and head right. Jake followed, and after a few moments, they pulled into a parking lot-like dirt clearing. Jake pulled into a spot and shut off the engine. Behind him, the other Autobots pulled in and took places.

"Any autobot that needs stasis, shut down now. Any autobot that doesn't, keep watch." Optimus said, as his headlights clicked off. Ironhide and Ratchet transformed.

"We'll keep watch." Ironhide said. Ratchet nodded, and they sat down. Jake clicked a lever on the side of his seat, and leaned it back. He flipped over onto his right side. He took a moment to make sure Mikaela was asleep.

"G'night." Jake whispered, and drifted off to sleep.

END OF CHAPTER 10

So anyway, this chapter is so short because this is kind of to…hold you guys off until Chapter 11, which is going to be very long. Don't worry, it's not the last chapter, haha. I plan to run this thing for at least…25 chapters, and then do a couple bonus chapters or spinoffs. It might take me until late tomorrow night, or tomorrow morning to finish chapter 11, but it will be worth it, I promise. Thanks guys and gals, and adios.