Bonding-ATS

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In two weeks time I will be heading to college, and I'm not so sure if I'm more excited or dreading it. I say dreading because I won't be able to see the Autobots! That in itself makes me upset. I also found out that freshmen aren't allowed to have cars...so I don't know what I'm gonna tell Jazz. I'm actually considering taking him with me anyway, cause I don't know how I could possibly go without him...I've really grown attached.

Today I have to do some shopping for school but Jazz won't be able to take me. Apparently Optimus needed him for something, so he's sending someone else to take me. Not sure who yet though. Moms out or otherwise she would take me.

My thoughts are interrupted by a car honking so I run downstairs, grab my bag, and run out. Once outside I see a familiar Corvette. I rush over to the drivers door that's open for me. I get in and say,"Hey Sideswipe!"

"Hey Av." He replies a little less enthusiastically as usual.

I raise my eyebrow at that, for he's usually a cheerful guy. "You okay?" I ask concerned.

"Huh? Oh yea I'm fine. Let's get going okay?" He replies.

"Yeah sure." I reply concerned.

Sideswipe pulls out of my driveway at that and towards downtown. The ride is filled with silence and I try to engage conversation but he simply isn't replying, or if he does it's short and half hearted answers. I quickly get all my shopping done and start heading back.

Finally the silence is too much and I ask,"Alright Sides what's wrong?"

"I told ya it's nothing." He replies.

"That's a load of scrap and we both know it. Please don't insult my intelligence by lying to me...please Sides let me help you." I ask hopefully.

I can hear him sigh and say,"Alright but not here." He then turns onto the road that leads to the hillside outside of town. (It's the place the Bots and Sam and Mikaela hung put at at the end of movie 1.) once there he opens the door for me and I grab my bag and giant shopping bag and get out.

I place my bags down by the tree as Sides transforms. He sits down on the ground and looks up into the sky with a longing gaze.

I walk up to him and softly ask,"Sides?"

He sighs and looks down at me with a heartbreaking expression. "I can't feel him. He blocked his side of the bond and I don't know his condition."

"Can't feel who?" I ask.

"My twin brother, Sunstreaker." He replies.

"I didn't know you had a twin." I say in interest.

He nods his head and says,"I felt him up until recently. It felt like he was getting really close but today I couldn't feel him anymore, so I don't know what's wrong."

"Well, that doesn't necessarily mean he's gone right? I mean I remember Ratchet saying its easy not to feel someone if they were forced into stasis?" I ask.

"He's not dead, otherwise I would have felt it, but not knowing his condition is driving me crazy." Sides says.

"Hoping to put him in a better mood I ask,"What's he like?"

His expression brightens as he says,"Well for one he's real picky about his paint job. One scratch and he goes crazy. He has a tendency to be a vain and confided fragger, but deep down he has a good spark. He and I were once gladiators on Cybertron, so he's really strong too. He's the oldest by a few minutes, but he never let's me forget it. After we quit being gladiators he became an artist, and a very well known one at that...I sure do miss him."

"He sounds like a very interesting guy. I hope I can meet him some day." I say.

Sides smiles at me and says,"I'd like that...so are-" suddenly he stops and looks like he's listening to a com.

"Yeah Optimus?..really? Who?...do you think it's him?...I'll be right there!" Sides says over the link. He then turns to me and says,"Optimus says someone is coming through the atmosphere. They know it's an Autobot but not sure who. He wants me to check it out. Wanna tag along?" He asks.

"Duh! Let's go!" I exclaim as I grab my bags and jump into the now transformed Sideswipe.

He races towards wherever as wonder who it might be. Before long we reach he crash site and I quickly get out before Sideswipe transforms. He runs over to the pod, while warning me to stay back. As soon as he's within touching distance he suddenly lights up with a wide smile.

The pod ships apart, like we say the others do when they first arrived, and reveals a mech in his basic grey protoform. He stands and is the same height as Sideswipe. They start speaking in Cybertronian, which I've been learning from Ratchet. Only the writing since I'm incapable of speaking it.

I start walking towards the duo but still stay a respectable distance away incase the new mech is anxious. After a few minutes both mechs turn to me. Sides is smiling and the new mech is scowling.

"Averie, I wanna introduce you to someone. This is Sunstreaker." Sides exclaims happily.

My eyes widen as I ask,"Your twin? But I thought you couldn't feel him through you bond?"

"How does she know about that?" Sunstreaker asks.

"I told her. Sunny I wanna introduce you to my friend Averie." Sides replies.

Sunstreaker scowl deepens as he ask,"Don't call me that!...Your friends with a human?"

"Don't worry she's cool. You'll love her." Sides exclaims.

Sunstreaker scoffs as he asks,"Why would I bother being friends with a human?" His tone is very uppity...sides described him well.

"My friendship is earned...and judging by your start you won't be getting it." I reply in the same tone as his.

He glares at me and says,"You dare talk like that to me fleshy?!"

I glare back and say,"Apparently I do. If you missed that I can repeat it for you."

He growls and steps closer to me but Sides stands in front of me protectively. "Listen here Sunny. This girl here is special. She shot Megatron, damaging him so I say that earns her respect. I've gotten attached to this girl since I got to this planet and I will not stand for you treating her that way...I love you sunny but trust me when I say you'll learn to love her too."

I can't help but smile at Sides' words.

Sunstreaker scoffs but says nothing.

"Alright now that that's settled we need to get you an alt mode." Sides tells his brother.

"I have a car magazine in my bag. Can you scan a picture from there?" I ask.

"Yea. Good looking out Av." Sides compliments.

I pull out my magazine from my bag and flip over to the fancy sporty cars. Something tells me that with Sunstreaker the flashier the better. I flip over to the Lamborghini section and ask Sunstreaker,"Do you have a color preference?"

He grunts but doesn't answer.

I growl under my breath but then smirk and say,"Alright fine don't tell me. I'll just pick one for you...I think a nice neon pink will do. Maybe with some lime green polka dots?"

He quickly reacts by saying,"Fine fine! Yellow! Alright?!"

I smirk and ask,"Thank you. Now was that so hard?"

He growls but says nothing as Sides' laughter fills the air.

I flip over to the car I think will fit his taste. The car is a yellow Lamborghini Aventador LP 700. It's truly a beautiful car. I keep the page open and show it to Sunstreaker as I ask,"Here's an idea. If you don't like it I can find something else."

He ponders this and then says,"No. It is suitable for me." He then scans the picture and his body quickly transforms into the image as amour expands and yellow overtakes the grey until the picture is sitting in front of me...looking really good.

"Sweet." I mutter in awe.

"Good pick Av! Great taste." Sides compliments.

"Yes. Not bad human." Sunstreaker say.

I narrow my eyes and say,"My name is Averie."

"Whatever." He replies.

I roll my eyes knowing that's probably as good as I'm gonna get.

"alright. We got your alt mode. Now it's time to head to base...Averie, you coming with?" Sides asks.

"I would but mom and Jazz are expecting me home and both will freak out of I'm not there." I reply.

"Aww. Well I can at least take you home. Hop in." He replies as he transforms.

I hop into his alt mode and are off, with Sunstreaker following us. "I'm glad you have your brother back Sides."

"Me too...and thank you for trying to make me feel better. Your a real Sweetspark." He says.

"Your welcome and thank you. Although I wasn't acting like one to your brother. I guess I should apologize for that?" I ask.

He laughs and says,"No way! That was priceless! And don't worry Sunny isn't easy to get along with but he'll eventually get to know you and like you as much as I do."

"Good to know." I reply. I then notice we've made it to my house and I can see Jazz on the driveway on the side of the house. Sides parks as I say,"Thanks for taking me today."

"Anytime Sweetspark...I'll see ya later." He says warmly.

"Bye Sides." I say as I get out. I turn to Sunstreaker and begrudgingly say,"By Sunstreaker. Nice to have meet you." I don't wait for a reply and instead walk to the back yard.

I stop by Jazz and,incase he's asleep cause it's getting late, quietly ask,"Jazz? You awake?"

"Course darlin'. Couldn't rest until I knew you made it home safe." He replies.

"Aww, you worry about me?" I ask.

"Always...now ya better get some rest." He says.

I bend down and hug his hood as I say,"Night Jazz."

"Goodnight darlin'." He replies warmly.

I walk into the house and to my room. I get ready for bed and quickly fall asleep.

~TIME SKIP~

"You dare fire at me fleshing?!" The dark voice of Megatron says angrily to me. He then aims his weapon at me and fires. The blast hits me as I feel the disintegration of my leg.

"Ahhhhhh!" I yell in fright as I bolt up in my bed. I look around and then start to calm down when I realize I'm back in my room and not facing off against Megatron in Mission City. I keep shaking at the nightmare as I try to calm my breathing.

Luckily mom is downstairs so it's harder for her to hear me, which really isn't that loud all things considered. I hate having these because they always leave me feeling vulnerable. Now there's only one thing that will help me fall back asleep.

With that in mind I grab my pillow and a blanket and head outside. Once there I walk over to Jazz's alt mode and look into the window as I whisper,"Jazz?"

As if knowing what I want, and I know he does, he opens the door for me. I climb into the passengers seat and Jazz reclines it for me as I get myself settled. "I'm sorry if I woke you."

"You didn't darlin'. I came online when I heard you scream...have to force myself not to transform wit guns blazin'." He replies.

"I'm sorry for being so much trouble. I'm sure all my screaming gets on your nerves." I add.

"Now listen here darlin'. You are far from trouble and there's nothing you can do that would make me think otherwise. I've told ya before I WANT ya ta come ta me. I'll protect ya even from your nightmares." He replies.

I begin loosing my fight to sleep but still say,"I'm so glad I met you. Your the best thing that's ever happened to me."

He's silent for a moment before he softly says,"You too Sweetspark. Now get some rest darlin'. Don't want cha tired tomorrow."

With that I'm off to sleep.


Sunstreakers here! Honestly how can you have Sideswipe without him! Hello, split spark! Duh! I wanted Averie and Sides to have a moment so that's why Sunstreaker came late. Anyway, till next time...bye! :D