Ok guys, yes I disappeared for a while but life happens. And unfortunately fan fiction takes a backseat to most of it. But just to let ya in on a little of whats been going on, I have started college again as a full time and a half student, have a lot to read and write on a weekly basis, I added a part time job to that -though they're giving me more than part time hours- and well….I got engaged to my British boyfriend…YAYAY!

So aside from that guys, I have seriously been trying to update at least a chapter from all of my fics and perhaps they have not come out as great as I would have liked them, but I'm trying to get my creative motor up and running after so long, and trying to get some creative juices flowing after such a long drought.

So to all of you who have reviewed, (have continually pushed me to update) and who have stuck with me and this fic thus far, I sincerely appreciate you guys. *Hugs and high-fives all around.* Thanks guys!

Enjoy this un-betad chap and please don't be too harsh on me if these chaps are a bit off and not as well thought out. I didn't forget you…or my fics ;0) Hopefully next time wont be too far off…and they'll be a better read.

Last time…

Hearing his female suddenly mumble something in her sleep, then begin to rub his seat as if trying to console him, he allowed his mind to rest on the matter, and to be at peace that he still had her by his side. It seemed that even in her sleep she tried to comfort him, he mused with an internal grin.

She was truly a human unlike any other.

Ch. 14 A new experience AND bodyguard

The next few days were spent in endless tales, each exchanging a story of their past, or in Kagome's case history, as it were.

Optimus -being overly protective after her 'incident,' as she came to refer to it- seemed to lighten up just a bit as things appeared to go back to normal…or as normal as one could get, seeing as she was now officially dating a giant alien robot.

She had pretty much healed, only slight visible scars still evident of her attack, and had gone back to school. Kagome had all but avoided Sam like the plague, dodging and weaving whenever he came too close, and after school was able to jump into the mech's cab with no problem -not like Bumblebee could really say anything about it.

So they had spent their days talking, driving, and well now here they were back in what she now came to know as Sam's first little make-out spot beneath the lone tree in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully, it seemed the other Autobots had not begrudged her monopolizing their leaders time, nor had she seen them since the red and blue mech was suddenly attached…er…or rather mechanically altered to her hip, Kagome mused with a bit of an internal snicker.

She really was dying to meet this new addition to the Autobots. Optimus had said very little about the new arrival, and in fact, seemed to not want to discuss anything that had to do with the rest of the Autobots; which to her way of thinking was rather well and good, for she didn't really want to talk about them either. The miko wanted the 'transformer' all to herself and wanted to learn more about him as time past.

As she sat upon Optimus' hand -for whenever they were alone he would usually be in his bi-pedal state- she looked at the stars and contemplated the interesting tales about the first, original Primes. While neither of them could pinpoint the exact cause of her 'hearing voices,' or their strange unprecedented connection, she knew that somehow they had to be involved and perhaps even the ones to cause such a thing to happen. Even if she wasn't too sure what to liken this beings to, or if they were kami's of a sort, she supposed that since they had such a deep connection with the Allspark -which was a part of her- that they had somehow made a connection with her as well.

Yet…she hadn't been hearing strange voices, nor feeling anything too out of the ordinary l when she touched the Peterbuilt Autobot lately…aside from feeling a deep bond and occasionally, his emotions.

In fact, she was squirming in his hand a bit, for right now, it seemed that both thought that this beautiful star filled night, was the perfect opportunity to erm…'experiment.'

Well not only that, but somehow it seemed that his spark was calling out to her, entreating her to fill its aching loneliness and to merge her own life force with its own. How could she possibly resist a call like that?

Frankly, she couldn't.

"Optimus…" she began.

"You need not ask Kagome," he answered immediately, before fully hearing her question.

She blushed as he brought her closer to his chest, even going as far as to set aside his chest plate to reveal his already brightly burning spark. "What is it you wish to do?" he questioned as all she could do was stare, entranced with the way the fire of his life force jumped and was so easily enflamed as she stretched out her hand towards the energy that called to her.

"I…"

She allowed herself to simply infuse her hands with her own power and brought them forward to press against him before speaking any further.

Instantly feeling the connection, they both shuddered with the feel of being so intimate with another being; a connection that went far beyond a simple physical relation. But…there still seemed to be something missing as her body began to shudder and heat began to pool deep within her belly, going lower until she felt as if her body was going to burst with what she could only assume was an orgasm.

Kagome felt as if he was suddenly looking up some information on the internet or something, for his eyes abruptly deemed and he was rather still while he gathered whatever data he was looking for. Then, just as she was going to ask him what he was doing, he began to pass one of his large fingers over her back slowly, then he passed it over her head, then softly over her breasts and down the front of her body, carefully feeling her every curve.

The feeling was not uncomfortable and frankly, it kind of only turned her on all the more, and she moaned slightly while he felt her body tenderly. It was obvious that what he was doing to her didn't come naturally for him, but she felt even more desired with the fact that he was trying to please her in some way, a way that was at least natural for her.

The miko heard the great being groan lowly, while his motor seemed to growl deeply.

Kagome couldn't help but to think of how though it was rather pleasant to her flesh and to well…his metallic body, it was still a bit awkward and not at all the same as she couldn't even kiss him, nor hug him. All she could do was remain in his hand or move around on his massive chest.

She…she wanted more.

The sudden realization made her unexpectedly pull back and away from the Autobot.

"What…what is wrong?" Optimus questioned immediately knowing something was the matter with the young woman he held in his palm.

"I…its just that…" She let out a breath not really wanting to hurt his feelings and trying to find a way to word what she was thinking.

"You can tell me anything Kagome," he prompted hearing her heart begin to slow down to a more normal level.

"Well, I think I just need you to…I don't know…it would be nice if you would be smaller, you know like me. I -I just want to be able to touch you, to hug you, and kiss you, to be able to just…" she huffed in exasperation not knowing if she was even being clear about what she wanted.

"I understand," he answered knowing what she was trying to say. It was a natural reaction of course, to want someone who was more…human. She was an organic after all and so much smaller than that of his great physical size.

"I'm sorry Optimus, but don't get me wrong," she said immediately as he began to put her back down upon the ground. "I still want you…a-and I'm attracted to you, its just that it frustrates me to think I'll never be able to even give you a simple embrace. And you'll never be able to, you know, really touch me with both your hands or anything."

The young miko looked up at him as she spoke trying to gauge his feelings and his reaction to her words, afraid that he would decide to bring their relationship to an end because of their differences. But that's what she loved about him, he was just so unique…and beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, she thought apprehensively kicking a rock in her unease and hearing it clank against his own metal foot.

"Kagome," the mech began, "if that is what you require…what you desire, then I will attempt to find a way to accommodate you and be all that you wish of me."

"No. I…" The miko hesitated unsure of what she really wanted. She didn't want to make him feel as if he had to change…because of her. This was an 'odd' relationship and one she was apparently going to have to get used to, his size included. They were just going to have to work at it, to find a way to be together -physically- as best they could.

"No, forget I said anything Optimus," the young miko finally answered. "I want to be with you no matter how dif -different we are. We'll figure it out, it's the connection that we have that counts."

She lifted her face to look at the gentle giant before her wondering how such a being who had witnessed so much destruction and heartache could still be so full of love and tenderness. He was truly one of a kind not only upon this planet, but upon so many others as well, of this she was sure.

"Kagome," Optimus began, searching her enchanting face for any sign of regret or sadness, for any sign that she did not truly wish to be with him as he was. Yet, the only thing he found was her eyes, her wondrous blue eyes looking at him with so much love and awe that he felt his spark lurch with the very look.

He had never seen another being look at him the way she now was. While it was a bit disconcerting, something he was not used to seeing in so many millennia, it was also quite powerful and filled him with an inexplicable joy.

The mech did not need their connection to know that she trusted him, valued him as he was, and above all felt a true desire to be with him.

"Optimus," Kagome countered seeing as how he had not continued with what he was going to say. "I, umm, I really like it when you say my name you know," the miko thought to add shyly.

He laughed deeply.

The young woman's heart began to respond to his masculinity, to his laughter, as his mouth plate slanted sideways with what otherwise would be known as a satisfied male smirk.

"I see Ka-go-me," he answered while slowly emphasizing her name in his deep baritone.

She shivered. He was being so unfair, the miko thought with a bit of humor. Suddenly wanting to do something fun with him, she suggested they go for a drive.

Speeding down the highway at over 100 miles per hour was Kagome's idea of fun. While she would have otherwise thought about her safety, being with Optimus, she knew she was safer than she could ever be with anyone else.

She laughed freely and squealed excitedly as he suddenly skidded to a stop, his tires sending smoke into the air from the sudden breaking, transformed into his larger size, then held her in his hand all in the blink of an eye while smiling…or as close as a mechanical alien being could smile.

Kagome felt an intense exhilaration rush through her veins, a feeling she had not experienced in so long, and one she had truly missed it.

"Optimus!" the miko squealed with laughter as she sat in his hand, her heart pounding a mile a minute. "I missed the excitement that didn't consist of my near death or dismemberment," she said trying to gather enough breath to speak in between her laughter.

His smile vanished. Truly she had seen this "excitement" while with him and the other Autobots. Much too excitement for her young life, he mused with an internal scowl. She had already been in the hospital, nearly raped, and so much other danger just by being around his kind.

He supposed it couldn't be helped since the spark was a part of her, and the Decepticons seemed to be naturally attracted to her signature even without knowing she was now under the Autobots protection….under his protection.

"Optimus," Kagome began intent on finding out why he went so serious all of a sudden, why he seemed so pensive and no longer seemed to be smiling along with her. Yet just as she had spoken his name, she heard what she had come to know as a signal from one of the Autobots.

After quickly receiving the transmission, the miko noticing the way his eyes dimmed and that he simply complied with an "acknowledged" before transforming back into his very large alt mode, immediately knew that something was wrong.

Knowing that the Decepticons were most likely behind whatever had happened, the young woman spoke no more and quickly jumped into his warm cab as he sped down the highway back to their temporary base.

"Two of my Autobots just had an encounter with the Decepticons who seemed to be looking for something important, something they were unable to find," Optimus finally supplied after riding in silence for several minutes.

"I believe Kagome, that they were looking for you. It is time to introduce you to your new protector while I am away; it is time to introduce you to Arcee."