Andreea:

To say my anxiety was up was an understatement. Why the pit did Optimus Prime want to see me? I haven't had an actual conversation with the big guy, so for him to want to talk to me must mean its something important.

"Relax, your're working yourself up." Sunny grunt and I sighed.

"Sorry, I'm just concerned as to why he would want to talk to me." I murmur.

Sunstreaker was silent for a short moment.

"I believe he wishes to talk to you about when you helped Sideswipe, the idiot finally told Prime a few moments ago since Prime was wondering how Sideswipe was able to tranform like Galvatron and the rest of the con-scum." His tone was calm and comfortable, it made me VERY happy to know that Sunstreaker was comfortable with me.

It was definitely a big change from when he would bat me around and sneer at me like i was a troublesome fly.

I leaned into Sunstreaker's seat slowly, still a bit cautious since i knew how particular he could get over his interior. When he made no comment i relaxed completely and listened to Sideswipe blabber about something.

I felt it creeping up suddenly, and i found myself rubbing at my chest. I felt a crippling sadness that caused my chest and head to ache so intensely it felt like intense heartburn and an intense brain-freeze all in one. I grunt at the pain and i bit my lip at the sudden urge to cry. I felt so down, it was unexplainable. I felt intensely sad and intensely lonely, and i was just dumbfounded at all of the sudden emotions and sensations going through me.

I honestly felt depressed, only worse, like i just wanted to crawl into a hole and die. It felt like my brain was splitting in half and my heart felt as if a knife just go lodged in it.

It was that moment something decided to stir in my mind.

'You're going through a form of bond loss.'

I felt myself jolt at the voice.

'Who are you?' I questioned mentally, shocked but not completely.

I was so over this to care.

'Ratchet'

I felt my eyes bug so wide i feared they would fall out.

'Impossible, you'd have to move your eyelids completely out of the way for your eyes to fall out.'

His tone reminded me of an old grandpa, he sounded older than Hound.

I felt a wave of crankiness and i felt sheepish. I guess i had gotten used to having my thoughts to myself again, i didn't think to hide them from Ratchet.

'I know who you are! Well i know of you. You're the autobot medic.' My voice was mixture of understanding but it still held question.

The bot grumbled.

'Was the autobot medic. You're going to be the new one.'

I blinked once then twice, i sort of froze completely.

'Uh excuse me?' My tone made me sound completely unintelligent.

'I'm not coming back like Sideswipe did, I've merely come back to mentor you for a short bit to prepare for the others.'

I mentally frowned.

'Others?'

I felt the old bot move within my mind, it felt odd.

'I've handled all the war I can handle. I've made my peace and I'm ready to move onto the well. However, because of Sideswipe, there is a rift in what the humans would call Limbo. Fragging figured Sideswipe would be the one to break something. Anyways, like i said, I'm moving on, I'm not coming back to life. But there are a few mechs who want to come back, who have been waiting apparently. However, the only problem with that is, the autobots are lacking a medic at the moment to repair bodies and such. Which is where you will come in.' His tone was wise yet still held some crankiness.

I started to panic.

'Why not Cade or someone who knows a thing or two on repairing stuff?' I quickly try to excuse myself.

I wasn't experienced enough to do that sort of stuff! I mean I used to help my uncle with cars and trucks back when i was like 10, but that was so long ago!

'Because you are the only one i can contact with. Your the only human with the capability of keeping a Cybertronian essence within their soul. You will be the one that the other autobots cling onto after they come through the rift one by one to come back to the living. You will be the only human they trust. Who other than you would be more trustworthy to prepare bodies for them? As far as we know, the humans that we once worked with and trusted are all dead, we sure as pit don't trust Joshua or any governments and Cade and the other two are questionable. After all, they haven't been around long.'

'But I've been around the same amount of time they have, what makes me more trustworthy than Cade and the others?' I found myself frowning deeper mentally, I was confused.

'Because we are in your soul, we know your character, we know your emotions, and we know your thoughts. We can trust you. While our essences are not as deeply rooted as Sideswipe's was, we know enough to know you are harmless and trustworthy." He finished.

I rubbed my chest, becoming distracted by the aching, which was dulling out, but was still there.

'So what you said earlier, I'm experiencing bond loss?' I questioned.

I felt the old bot's conscience shift as he seemed to search through the aching i was feeling. I felt odd to say the least, I couldn't really describe how it felt.

'Yes. It seems Sideswipe was deeply rooted into your soul, so much its altered your soul, with him gone, you'll start feeling unstable emotionally. Normally it takes longer for the effects of bond loss to show, but then again, you're human so that probably has a lot to do with it.'

I didn't say anything for the longest moment.

'Is there a way i could...bond with them. That is if they wanted.' I questioned.

Ratchet was silent for a moment.

"With the way you are able to house other Cybertronian essences, I would say yes, but on terms of how you would do it, I'm not sure. That will be something for you to figure out. When you speak to Optimus, tell him what I've told you about the others and no one else. No humans must know.' He grunt

'Can I tell the twins? I don't want to keep something this big from them.' I murmur, not at all like the idea of keeping a secret from them. That would only cause problems for our relationship considering they wanted me to be open with them, even if they haven't fully voiced it.

'Thats fine.' And with that his consciousness faded to the back ground of mine.

"Andreea?" A hand landed on my shoulder making me yelp in surprise.

My eyes landed on Sunstreaker's holoform and i began to blush.

"S-sorry I zoned out." By the Gods his holoform was so damn sexy.

He snorted and walked away from the door, I stepped out and stood. I looked around curiously, only to find that we were back at the base. My head turned to the left when I heard footsteps and my eyes landed on the towering form of Optimus, and I gulped.

Optimus came to a stop in front of me and bent down, offering me his servo, i give a brief nervous look to Sides who stood off to the side and he gave me a 'go ahead' look. I looked back at Optimus's awaiting servo and i slowly climb into it. His servos were definitely bigger than the twins' and i felt my nervousness fade away, i looked up at the red and blue mech who gave me a gentle smile. His optics were full of wisdom, kindness, and weariness. I felt at ease in his presence.

"Do not worry young one, we won't be gone long. We're just going for a short drive." His baritone voice was soothing, it pulled at my heartstrings just a tad bit for reasons unknown to me.

I nod mutely, honestly a bit overwhelmed of the situation. I felt myself creeping back into my shell a bit, and it made me realize how much trust i had for the twins. Around them i felt completely different and natural. I could be my true self, the me that never got a chance to shine, but in the presence of others without the twins at my side, i felt like my old self. Quiet, shy, and withdrawn.

"I'm going to transform, don't move." Optimus warned me in a gentle tone.

I gave a nod of affirmation and was calm when Optimus began to transform around me, it was slow and careful and it allowed me to see all of the parts and gears form into place. It was beautiful and graceful, it differed from the twins', well Sunstreaker's transformation, which was quick and explosive like a deadly snake. Sideswipe just broke into millions of pieces and did fancy air moves before forming into his bi-pedal form.

Once i was safely seated in Optimus's cab, the seat belt snaked over me and clicked into place and Optimus began to drive from the base.

"How was your day?" Optimus questioned gently, shaking me from my thoughts.

I smiled.

"It was great." I reply honestly.

Considering the twins surprised me with their VERY attractive holoforms, my day was great.

"What about yours?" I question, not wanting to seem rude when he was trying to start a conversation.

"It was well, thank you for asking." Was his gentle reply.

"How old are you Andreea?" He questioned as he drove down a few empty roads, going out towards a more secluded area away from traffic and people.

"I am twenty-three sir." I answer, wondering why he was asking all of theses questions.

He came to a halt in some shade and i could feel his attention on me now.

"Humor me, I am only curious about you, you and I have yet to really interact." Optimus's tone was amused and gentle, making me chuckle softly.

"Well like i said, I'm twenty-three, I live and went to college in North Carolina. I am an only child, i lived a pretty boring life, and now I'm hanging with you guys." My tone was light and friendly and at the end Optimus chuckled gently.

"I love the color black, i have horrible social anxiety sometimes, though i hate to admit it I'm also shy. I had no friends prior to meeting the twins. I love sushi, fall, and art." I listed off.

"Anything else you would like to know?" I smile.

"How did you meet the twins? I know you helped Sideswipe come back from the well, but Sideswipe was vague in describing. In fact he told me to ask you." Optimus's tone made me want to laugh, it was a bit exasperated yet amused.

"I met Sunstreaker back in the town i was going to college at. He and Lockdown were fighting, they destroyed my house actually. Luckily i managed to get out. Anyways Lockdown was about to offline Sunny, and seeing the Autobot symbol on him and knowing he was a good guy, I decided to distract Lockdown long enough for Sunny to get the upper hand. When he did, he snatched me up and made me tag along. I ended up being his personal navigator because of his stuff being all messed up." I explain casually.

"How did Sunstreaker treat you?" He questioned, and i felt a lump form in my stomach.

Do i tell the truth or do i lie?

"He was an ass but he protected me and made sure i had everything i needed." It wasn't a lie. Sunstreaker did make sure I ate, had something to drink, showered, and used the bathroom.

All the other stuff Optimus didn't have to know about, I didn't want Sunny to get into trouble, especially since I've already forgiven him and he's obviously remorseful for what he did now.

Optimus hummed in acknowledgement, i got the feeling he knew i wasn't telling the full truth, but he didn't push.

"During an attack from the government guys, Sunstreaker had gotten injured and went into temporary stasis-lock. He gave me the responsibility of getting him out of there after he had taken care of the guys on our ass. It was that time Sides decided to tag along, but he didn't show his presence to me until much later. " I chuckled at the end, a soft smile on his face.

"Sunstreaker was oblivious of Sideswipe being within my soul, and Sides wanted me to keep it on the hush hush about him until he could get another body. So while helping Sunny with locating you to try and find Sides, I was also trying to figure out a way to get Sides a body so he could be reunited with Sunny. It wasn't until the battle with all of the remade Decepticons that Sides was able to take a body." I didn't want to talk his ear off, even though I'm sure he didn't mind, i tended to get a bit self-conscious about talking for too long.

"Also, Optimus, i have something big to tell you, so..." I didn't know how to properly bring up the conversation, but this would have to work.

"Continue." His tone was curious but it still held the friendliness that kept me relaxed.

"So when Sideswipe left the Cybertronian equivalent of Limbo, he left and opening. Which means that other sparks that didn't move on to the Well are able to get free. The only problem with that is, they don't have bodies to keep them stabilized. So someone you know decided he would come and mentor me to become a medic for you guys..." I trailed off, and i could feel Optimus's frame tense slightly.

'Fraggit you are aweful at this, let me talk!' Ratchet decide to grace my thoughts with his grouchy voice

It was very very odd when Ratchet was suddenly talking through my voice, it was me speaking but it wasn't like I took a back seat ride in my own subconscious. I still had full control over my body, it just felt like i was sleep talking. It was like when you are so tired you start speaking nonsense but you really don't even register you're talking because you are just so out of it.

"What the youngling was trying to say is I'm going to teach her everything she needs to know about Cybertronian's so she can help repair and build frames." My voice sounded so cranky and rough it was amusing.

"Ratchet?" Optimus questioned cautiously.

"Who the frag else?" The amount of sass in that response made laughter want to bubble up in me, which made my lips twitch into a smile. I could feel Ratchet roll his optics at me.

Optimus chuckled, but it sounded relieved and happy.

"It is great to hear from you again old friend." He spoke, his tone was different with Ratchet. He spoke to him like one would a very close friend, and i had no doubt in my mind that they were.

"Don't get used to it youngling. I'm only staying around long enough to mentor Andreea, the others are waiting on us to build them new bodies." Ratchet stated calmly.

"Why are you not returning?" Optimus questioned, obvious disapointment and sadness in his tone.

"I've handled all the war I can handle Optimus, I'm old and i've made my peace, and I'm ready to move on. " Ratchet was clipped and short, and briefly Ratchet's memories flashed into my subconscious, but it was too quick for me to even see.

Optimus went to speak but Ratchet cut him off.

"Don't you try to talk me out of this, I'm dead set i-"

"I understand old friend." Optimus spoke up, making the old mech fall silent.

I could feel Ratchet's obvious surprise at how quickly Optimus accepted Ratchet's choice of moving on, but at the same time he knew Optimus would, he just figured Optimus would have put up more of a fight.

"We've all dealt with many sacrifices and tragedies in this war, and it would be cruel to deny you or anyone else the peace you crave old friend." I honestly felt like i was intruding on a very deep and emotional moment, but it wasn't like i could go anywhere.

"Thank you Optimus." Ratchet's tone had gone from the usual cranky, to grateful and gentle.

I looked around Optimus's cab as a long moment of silence rang in the cab. The colors mostly consisted of blue and light gray, there were a lot of buttons on the driver's side along with some other fancy gadgets that i honestly had no clue were.

"Who's coming back?" Optimus finally spoke.

I responded this time, the knowledge was already in my mind, and Ratchet didn't have a problem with me speaking up this time.

I took in a deep breath and spoke.

HAAAAAAAA! CLIFF HANGER!

Anyways I can't remember Andreea's age, i seem to remember i said she was 18, if i did, ignore it. 23 seems more like reasonable age to me.

Give me 5 mechs or femmes i should bring back. I already have an idea, but i want to see who you guys want most!

And sorry about any errors!