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Chapter 35:

(Jenny's POV)

When we finally reached Earth's atmosphere, I was elated. I had missed my home, even though it felt like the Cons only had me for a day or two. With all the torture and stuff I went through from Scalpel, I really had no sense of time.

I shook my head to dispel any thoughts about the sadistic mech. I could already feel his small legs scurrying around my body, snipping at my sensitive wires and tearing up my armor. I shivered at the thought and glanced at my body.

Most of the small cuts and tears had already been taken care of First Aid. Ratchet would have to do more work for the bigger things since we currently did not have the technology to do so.

I didn't care so much thought. Soon I would be home again with Optimus and my youngling, Sunfire. I missed them both terribly.

It wasn't that long ago that I opened my bond to my family again and they were more than happy to be connected to be. I assured Optimus that I was fine for now. Sunfire was so happy to be able to feel her femme creator again.

I promised them both we'd be back soon and for them to calm down and wait for me.

The trip through Earth's atmosphere as very rocky and hot. I mean, it's expected since we were going thousands of miles per minute. I just really thanked Primus that, as a Cybertronian, I was able to withstand the heat more than a human could.

When we landed, it was in the middle of no where Africa. In the desert as well. We didn't have any navigation systems, the Cons having destroyed that, so we just thanked our lucky stars we landed on land.

"When are the Autobots and human allies going to get here?"Wheeljack asked once we completely landed.

I shrugged.

"Optimus said that Ratch had pinpointed our location and that they'd be here soon. They left right before we entered Earth's atmosphere. So I say it could be at anytime depending on their speed and whatnot."I answered.

The minute I said that, I heard blades coming from above us. I looked up and smiled when I saw a NEST helicopter above us. It landed about ten feet away from us, the wind from the blades causing the sand to blow all over the place. I grinned and hid my face from the oncoming sand. Once the blades died down, I watched as some familiar NEST soldiers jumped out of the entrance.

My spark skipped a beat when the hooked up a ramp and the familiar red and blue semi rolled out of the entrance.

"Optimus!"I shouted gleefully.

The mech I yelled to transformed then and I ran over to my sparkmate. He chuckled as I threw my arms around his neck and pulled him as close as I could. I winced a little in pain, but hid it as I clung happily to him.

A few energon tears escaped my optics because of how relieved I am. Optimus held me just as tightly as he whispered comforting things into my ears.

"Shh, my angel, it's alright. You're home now and I'm not going to let anything touch you anymore."He promised me.

I pulled away slightly before leaning up and crashing my lips onto his fiercely. He kissed back just as fiercely and passionately, putting all his emotions into that one kiss.

The nightmare was finally over, I realized as I pulled away. I was here, in my loves arms, finally free and safe from the evil that had had me.

"Let's go home."Optimus whispered when we pulled apart.

I nodded enthusiastically before transforming down into my human form. Optimus also transformed into his alt. form. I climbed into the front seat of the semi and he rolled back onto the plane waiting for us. The humans clambered on after us along with my new friends.

The had been able to get their own alt. forms from pictures on the internet. Once everyone was on and settled in, the plane lifted up and was off back towards the NEST back.

Optimus and I didn't speak for a while, comfortable just being in each others presence. I couldn't stand it for too long and after a while I had to ask questions.

"How long was I gone?"I finally asked.

He didn't answer for a minute, thinking about what to say I guess. I sat there patiently but soon I was starting to get anxious.

"A little over a month."He finally informed me.

My eyes widened in shock and my jaw dropped. A month! Really! It had only felt like a few days! Maybe a week at the most, but a month! How many days did I suffer at that deranged mechs hands?

I told Optimus his and how it had only felt like a few days. He didn't answer, but I could feel the pain and guilt flood through our bond. He was more than devastated that he had never found me.

"It wasn't you fault, Optimus."I told him gently.

He tensed slightly before sighing.

"I should've stopped you. I shouldn't have ever aloud you to go with them. I should've found you before you suffered the way you did! I'm you sparkmate and I'm supposed to protect you...but I failed."He ranted in distress.

My heart clenched and tears prickled at my optics when I heard the pain and guilt in his voice. I couldn't believe he felt all this over me.

"Oh Optimus, you couldn't have stopped me. You had to protect Sunfire and the twins first. I know you did you best and you should too. I'm here now and that's all that matters. Don't blame yourself, blame those damn Cons."

"But I failed! I failed you, I failed Sunfire, I failed everyone! What kind of Prime am I?"

I sighed at his selflessness before anger overcame me.

"Optimus Prime, don't you eversay or think anything like that again! You are a great Prime! I may not have been born Cybertronian, but I trust you with my heart and life and so does your team. Don't you dare let one incident rule your life! I'm here, I'm alright, and that's all that matters to me. I love you and that's never going to change."I nearly shouted.

Optimus was so stunned by my outburst that he didn't answer. Well, all I said was true and he shouldn't feel sorry for himself just because I gavemyselfto the Cons.

Optimus was one of the greatest mechs I have ever known and I'll be damned if I let him feel sorry for himself.

After a second, I climbed out of Optimus cab, leaving him to his thoughts. He didn't object to my leaving either. I decided to visit Ratchet. He'd probably want to scan me anyways. I had noticed earlier that he was also on the plane. I was surprised he didn't immediately make me join him to scan me a thousand times.

When I approached the hummer, which I was surprised to see he had changed his alt. form to a green and white hummer with a logo E4 on the side door. I raised an eyebrow at the choice before shrugging. He opened the door the minute I approached.

"You should've come to me sooner."He lectured through the radio, annoyed with my irresponsibility.

I shrugged, not really in the mood for a lecture.

"Just give me the dets, doc."I muttered, distracted.

"Dets? What are these dets and why would I give you any?"Ratch asked, confused and annoyed at my hidden message.

I snorted despite myself, having forgot that the autobots didn't really know much about human slang. I guess I figured after about three or four years of being here they would know more than they do. Especially with our computer brains.

"It means details, Ratch. It's just some human slang."I answered amused.

He grumbled to himself about how humans complicated everything and I giggled.

"It seems you have no major injuries, just some scratches, dents, and a few wires that need repaired. We'll also need need to replace some of your armor. Its damaged beyond repair. First Aid did an adequate job on repairing you. You're only real problem is you are extremely and dangerously malnourished, when was the last time you had some energon?"He asked when he was finished.

I shrugged.

"Well, if you count crystallized energon, about 48 hours ago, but regular energon is impossible to say. You know, since the cons are huge glitches, I'd say it's been a little over a month."I answered.

After I said that, I felt the full force of hunger and exhaustion that I had been trying to push away until now. Ratchet mumbled in Cybertronian, cursing out the Cons no doubt.

"When we return, you are to report straight to the Med Bay. I must do some more indeph scans to make sure you will be alright." Figures."You're lucky to have not been forced into stasis yet, you'll need energon the minute we get there."

I didn't answer because the minute he finished the sentence, a bunch of warning signs popped up into my vision and alarms flashed. Exhaustion took over as my vision went black.

"Jenny! Jenny! Slag it!"I heard Ratchet shout.

I sighed in content as the darkness overwhelmed me and I was completely gone to the world. I wondered if I'd even wake back up again.

(Optimus' POV)

I could feel the exhaustion from Jenny the minute she reopened her bond to me. Her systems were sluggish and I knew she needed energon. I figured the Cons never gave her any energon and that she'd need some when we returned.

I never would have foreseen her systems failing and her falling into stasis. Not until her bond numbed as if she was no longer there.

I tried to remain calm as I activated my holoform and made my way over to Ratchets alt. form. He had also activated his holoform and had set Jenny on the cot in the back of his alt. form.

Ratchet was yelling in Cybertronian and English, shouting for someone to bring him energon and cursing at those who just stood there.

"Ratchet, calm down, old friend. All the energon is back on base."I tried to reassure him as my own fire burned with the panic I felt for my spark mate.

"That's the problem, Prime! Slag it all! Her energon levels are too low, if we don't get some dam energon in her now, she's not going to make it!"He shouted in frustration.

Now I was panicking all together. The whole plan was a chaotic mess as they tried to figure out the best solution to this problem. No one had a clue though. We were hours from the base with no way to get energon for my beloved.

That was when Commander Lennox ran into the room, demanding everyone's attention. No one listened at first, not until he whistled loudly. Everyone stopped and looked up at their commander, hoping and praying he'd have a solution.

"Now, before everyone freaks out again, we are about 15 minutes from United States soil. We will be reaching Washington D.C. Where a base is being constructed. That is where we will stop at. Energon has already been brought to the area."He explained as calmly as he could.

I sighed in relief, having forgotten that I approved a new base to be constructed in the Nations capital. Commander Lennox had approached me about it several weeks ago. I was actually surprised they had it done already.

I remember approving the idea and had already decided to move there with some of my higher up mechs. I shook my head and turned back to the medical officer.

"Will she make it there?"I asked him hopefully.

It seemed like the whole base paused in anxiety, hoping the mech would say yes. He sighed before answering.

"She should as long as she holds on. Until then, I believe it would be wise for someone to hook up to her and share their energy. Otherwise there's a strong chance she won't make it."Ratchet explained.

I nodded in understanding and volunteered for the job. After all, it wasn't but a few hours ago that I myself had fueled up. I had plenty to share with my love and I planned on doing so. He told me to transform up. I deactivated my holoform and did so as he prompted her to transform into her bi pedal mode. I didn't know how he did it, but i was happy.

I held her close as Ratchet transformed up and carefully hooked myself up to Jenny. As he did so, I looked at my beloveds face and smiled gently. She looked so peaceful, as of she was sleeping.

"Hold on Jenny, we're almost there."I told her softly.

(And there's another chapter! Hope it was worth the wait! Hehe! Don't worry, an update will be given as soon as I can manage it! Until then, my lovelies, don't forget the most important thing ever! R&R!)