Hey hey hey! I've had this written, but I didn't have any internet, so here ya go! Hope you guys enjoy it. Shout-out to tinkerwolfgirl for following my story! I mention therapy sessions in here, but I won't go into detail for every session. I may for a couple, but I don't see the need to write out each one. On with Katherine!

Legend: Speaking in thoughts purposely aimed at Edward

Thinking

Emphasis on a thought/word

**** swear words

Disclaimer: I don't own anything Transformers or Twilight, all I own is Katherine, students that were hurt/died in the attack, and the plot.

Vacation is the best

I woke up in my dad's bed and I glanced around in confusion before realization dawned on me that Elita must have had someone take me back after I fell asleep. I got up and locked the bathroom door before I showered and threw on some clothes . I debated taking my crutch, but decided to bring it because I didn't want to get on the bad side of my two non-human doctors. I put some weight on my leg, but still put most on my crutch because I will admit that my leg couldn't handle my full weight yet.

I meandered my way to the main hangar and smiled softly as I saw my alien family watching something in silence before my eyes were drawn to the bickering trio near Prime's feet. I began walking over as I recognized my dad and Epps talking to a wiry man with dorky glasses and I caught the tale end of his speech, "-could have PTSD for all we know and decide to kill us all! I want that cripple off my base now! And what the **** am I supposed to do with this?"

I froze as I saw him wave an exact replica of the handgun used in the attack and my breathing became ragged when I stared at the gun, "You idiot! Put that away!"

My eyes darted up to the man that moved and my sane side recognized it was my dad as he reached for me, but the irrational side of me saw only a man and a gun coming closer, "Katherine! Calm down, baby." I backed up and slowly my crutch fell, but true panic didn't erupt until the man accidentally shot of a round. Terror consumed me and adrenaline pumped through my body as I bolted while shouts exploded around me.

I ran into someone, but I shoved them off, "Hey, beautiful, what's wrong?"

I stumbled away while screeching, "No more, no more, no more!"

I found an unlocked door and slammed it shut before leaning against the wall and sliding down it as I pulled my knees to my chest to hug myself. I flinched when someone knocked on the door, "Katherine, honey, it's daddy. I'm not coming in, I promise. I just want you to know that I'm here, so is Epps, the Autobots, Sam, we're all here for you, angel. I'm so proud of you, kitty, you've done so well, but now it's time to lean on us, lean on your family. I love you so, so much and I wish I could make all of this disappear."

A whimper burst out of my mouth at the comforting voice that had been there for me my entire life, but I wasn't ready to face them. I didn't have the answers to the questions I know they would ask. I hid in the closet for a while with my dad on the other side speaking to me and eventually I opened the door to see all of them standing there. My lip trembled before my dad pulled me into his arms slowly and he held me close as I started crying.

I was crying for me, for the ones that got hurt, for the ones dead, for the families of Forks, for everyone that was involved in this in some way. He gently swayed us from side to side until I exhausted myself and I found myself falling asleep in his arms. I woke up in the med bay with my dad asleep beside me and I sat up in time for Ratchet to walk in, "Ah, sparkling, you're awake. How are you feeling?"

I blushed and looked down, "I feel stupid."

He huffed, "Enough of that nonsense, Katherine. You have gone far too long with that weight and it is about time you relieved some of it."

My dad started groaning before he too sat up, "Gee, Ratch, aren't you the person everybody wants to see first thing in the morning."

The medic rolled his optics before speaking again, "Yes, William, I am aware that many of you find me grumpy. However, I wish to speak about Katherine's well-being. Will it be all right with the both of you if I have Optimus join us?"

My dad and I both glanced at each other before nodding and it was a couple seconds later that the Autobot leader was walking in and he proceeded to lock the med bay down. I tensed a bit at the serious air as the two Autobots transformed and their holoforms sat across my father and I.

Ratchet began speaking first, "I have thoroughly gone over your records and treatment, Katherine, but it worries me that Dr. Cullen hasn't had you see at least one psychiatrist. My worries are about how you are mentally and emotionally handling the attack and the loss of your mother. It is evident from your panic attack earlier today that you are not handling it well," I looked down and played with the hem of my shirt, "Don't be ashamed, sparkling. Many men and women double your age handle these the same way and with less success than you. Optimus and I spoke and we have a proposition for the both of you."

It was physically painful to hold back the snicker at the mental image Ratchet accidentally caused by saying "proposition," but I was able to surprisingly keep myself controlled. My dad and I both glanced up to Optimus as his baritone voice rumbled out, "Among my duties as leader and Prime, I occupy a role similar to your psychiatrist and I wish to work with you, Katherine. I want to help you understand and deal with the tragedies that have befallen you recently."

I scoffed and felt my wall build back up slightly, "No offense, Optimus, but I don't need a shrink. I'm fine."

My dad placed his hand on my knee closest to him and waited till I met his loving gaze, "Angel, I know you think that, but you need some help. I never told you this, but I saw a psychiatrist for several weeks after Mission City and Qatar. Do you think I'm any less of who I am since I got help," I shook my head, "Why don't you try for a few weeks? Just see how it goes and you can stop if it isn't working, deal?"

I thought hard before finally nodding, "That's my girl."

He pressed a kiss to my head and we turned to the two silent Bots, "How would this work? Since I go back to Forks in a couple days."

Optimus smiled a little now that I had agreed to get some help, "We will meet every day when you are at base for this visit and any other, but we will go to once a week over Skype when you return to Forks. However, you may also call me whenever you feel an attack or if you start panicking or if you have nightmares. It does not matter the time of day or night, understand, little one," I nodded with a smile at his nickname for me, "Good, I will see you in my office at seven."

He left and Ratchet transformed before lifting my dad and I to the floor, "Get some food, Katherine, your body needs the nutrients." I chuckled at the bossy medic as my dad wrapped an arm around me and we headed over to the mess hall. He helped me through the food line before we took a seat with Epps, Sam, and the holoforms of Bee, Ironhide, and Chromia.

"There's my favorite niece! Finally going to spend some time with me?"

I rolled my eyes at Epps as my dad groaned, "Really, Epps? She's sleeping in the same room as us, that's more than enough time with you. Especially when you're dreaming of Santa stealing your cupcakes."

I began laughing as Epps did his best to act nonchalant as the others eyed us in curiosity, "Man, you're making me look bad."

I retorted, "You do that all on your own."

Everybody snorted and laughed as the man pouted, "You two are vicious roommates."

My dad and I shared a smirk and eventually it was just Sam, Bee, and I hanging out in the rec room as we watched some mindless cartoons, "You okay, Kat?"

I smiled up at Sam from where I was using his chest as a pillow, "Yeah, the others convinced me to start seeing a shrink."

His focus was entirely on me after that sentence, "Think it will help?"

I shrugged, "Maybe, I mean, I was against it at first, but after realizing that I am doing a terrible job dealing with this...it makes me feel a little better already now that I know I'm going to get some help. That reminds me, I need to go or I'll be late. See you, handsome."

He kissed me before letting me leave, "Later, beautiful."

I found myself standing in front of the giant door that led to Prime's office and it took me a while to gain enough courage to knock and he opened the door with a smile, "Hello, Katherine. Come on in." He carefully lifted me to the top of his desk and I saw down on the human-sized loveseat before glancing at the human-sized table in front of me that held some Mountain Dew and some candy as he sat down in his Autobot chair, "Let me start by saying that nothing you say to me will ever leave us unless it gives me genuine fear for your life and/or the lives of others. Second, I will not force you to speak about anything. We can sit here in silence if you want or we can discuss your favorite television shows, it is up to you. Third, I want you to be comfortable. If anything doesn't feel comfortable, then let me know immediately. Now, is there anything you want me to know or are there any questions you have?"

Slowly, I opened a can of Mountain Dew and I sipped it before staring at it, "I...no, not really. You really aren't going to force me talk about it?"

My eyes studied him as he shook his head, "I won't push for information. I am simply here to listen and offer advice."

I gave a wry smile, "I'm not so good at this. I'm not used to asking for help."

He chuckled, "I am aware of that. I believe all of us are aware of that after watching you get Bumblebee out of Mission City before driving for him to shoot. You impressed me with your courage."

I blushed a little and shrugged, "Wasn't anything special. I just wanted to help kick some alien aft." We made small talk for another hour before he walked me to my dad's room and I gratefully curled up in bed and quickly fell asleep.