I have done many things in my life. I have run away, I've lived on the streets, I have learned to fight, and much more. But the one thing I have never learned how to do is trust someone. But I know that someone will eventually break those walls down and see me for who I really am. My name is Aria Slade-Cage, and this is my story of how I discover a secret war and learn to trust.

(AN: Undergoing rewrite) What if Penny Polendina's story didn't end that night in the arena, when she was torn apart in front of thousands of people? What if her story was just beginning? What if she did have a chance to save not just one world, but three? What if Penny Polendina became an Autobot, a member of Team Prime?

Wheeljack brings one of his new inventions to the base and Optimus finds out the hard way that they have the habit of blowing up in his face. Who knew the Autobot leader was so tiny as a sparkling...

Ratchet's in a mating cycle and wants to get sparked. He chooses Optimus to spark him. Optimus runs. Ratchet chases. Hilarity ensues. slash, mechpreg, Ratchet OOC on purpose main pairing: Optimus Prime/Ratchet, rating will go up later