A/N: Hey you guys! Here it is! Chapter 21. I think you all will be happy with this Chapter. Hopefully. It might be a little on the short side, but I'm not really sure. And dude, there's only like, two school days until I graduate from High School. How weird is that?! I might be able to write more during the summer, but I don't know yet.

Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers. I only own the story and any and all OCs in said story. OCs being the Grayson Siblings.

You can thank JessieBWriting for this Chapter. She suggested this happen. So...yeah...

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The bell rings, signaling the end of school for those of Blackwood Jr. High. Packing up her books, Riley wheels out of class and into the sea of students. Making it to the front of the school, she exits, squinting at the sudden brightness of outside. The youngest Grayson looks around, trying to find her mom. Because Stormjumper was still in the MedBay, Nightwing and Windstorm wouldn't leave his side. She didn't mind though. A honk brings her attention to the side of the school parking lot. She blinks.

There, large alt form glistening in the Wyoming sun, was Optimus Prime. Riley rolls down the ramp on the side of the stairs and moves towards the Autobot Leader. The mousey-haired 12-year-old looks at the Prime's Holoform leaning against the grill.

"Uh, hi? Um, not to sound rude, but…what are you doing here, Optimus?"

Optimus smiles, the gesture warm.

"I am here to take you to your home. I contacted your Mother and she gave me permission. I felt we could talk. Is…that acceptable?"

Riley blinks in surprise. The Autobot Leader…was picking her up…from school? Nodding, she moves over to the passenger side door. She is surprised once again when the door opens, and a small, makeshift ramp appears. Okay then. Rolling up it, Riley nestles herself into the passenger side.

Once certain she's secure, Optimus pulls out of the parking lot, cautious with his much larger form. Soon, the two of them are on their way.

The ride was quiet for the most part. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence, more like the kind that allows you to think. A sudden, quiet tapping brings the Prime's attention to his passenger. Riley is looking out the window, fingers tapping against his door.

"Nervous habit?"

Riley jumps, staring wide-eyed at his Holoform. Realizing what she was doing, the young girl places her hands in her lap.

"Sorry."

"Do not apologize. You do not know me very well, and therefore, you are nervous. It is understandable."

Riley nods, a blush forming on her cheeks. She knew she shouldn't feel like that; he was Optimus Prime, but…he was also completely right. I mean, he was so much bigger than her Brothers.

"Yeah. I hate myself for feeling nervous around you. I know you'd never hurt me. I just…I guess I'm still getting a little used to the whole "planet of alien robots that are now on earth" thing."

Optimus smiles.

"Well then. Perhaps we could use this drive to get to know each other a little better. Tell me. What is something you enjoy doing?"

Emily Grayson looks out the window at the sound of a rumbling engine. Seeing the large form of Optimus Prime, she walks out of the house. Approaching his door, she smiles when the window rolls down, revealing her youngest child. Riley waves.

"Hi, Mom."

"Hello, sweetie. How was school?"

Riley grins.

"It was awesome. In science, Mr. Hahn made a mini explosion. It almost took off his eyebrows."

Ms. Grayson laughs.

"Well, I'm sure Stormjumper would like to hear all about it."

Riley tilts her head in confusion.

"Huh?"

Optimus chuckles.

"I was just about to inform you, Riley. The reason I offered to pick you up from school was because I wanted to be the one to inform you that Stormjumper has woken up. I am certain he would enjoy hearing about all that occurred at school."

Riley's eyes widen.

"'Jumper's awake? Why didn't you say anything?! C'mon, Prime! Step on it!"

With another rumbling chuckle, Optimus Comms Ratchet for a GroundBridge. Once the portal appears, he bids Ms. Grayson goodbye and drives straight through.

The Prime makes it through to the other side of the GroundBridge, the familiar walls of the base a welcoming sight. Stopping, Optimus carefully transforms around Riley, the girl ending up in his large, but gentle servo. Greeting his teammates, the red Mech walks to the MedBay, careful to not jolt his precious cargo.

They make it to the entrance to Ratchet's domain, Riley immediately beaming at the sight of her Brother wide-awake. Nightwing and Windstorm were off to the side, watching the red and white Medic scan their sibling. A beam of light travels over scarred chestplates, his wing twitching every once in a while.

"'Jumper!"

The gray and blue Jet perks up. He ignores Ratchet's warnings and sits up, swinging his legs over the side of the Berth, blind optics flickering around.

"Riley?"

Optimus walks over to the blind Mech, gently grabbing his servo and placing Riley in the center of it. Stormjumper's helm lowers, a smile forming at the familiar, warm pressure of his tiny sister.

"Hey, Squirt. How was school?"

Riley grins.

"Dude, you're never gonna believe what happened."