Things were getting better within the Autobot base. I mean, Arcee and I have formed a bond after connecting with each other. Smokescreen and Bumblebee are as friendly as ever. Bulkhead started to talk with me a bit more. Optimus managed to NOT bring up the past as much. Wheeljack's visits are becoming slightly less awkward. Even Ratchet is making the effort of not glaring and grumbling at me as much. Life was sailing smoothly, but otherwise boring. I didn't get much places to visit. I could only traverse around in the base and the landing pad, since I was unwilling to use my alternate form. My alternate form was a secret in a way, but if they closer attention to my wings and tail, the Autobots could figure out for themselves what my alternate form is. But they didn't give it too much attention because they assume that I had a dislike towards my alternate form, which was only slightly true.

To be honest, they didn't even remember the fact that I had an alternate form because ever since they met me, I was always in bot form. They didn't remember until hyper-active Miko decided to take matters into her own hands. It all started on a dark dreary day with rain falling in buckets…

Everyone was in the base since there was no movement from Father and the Cons. No one was really into patrols since it was raining so horribly, Wheeljack was also there. So today was an off day. It was also a day off from school for the humans. Raf was typing away at his computer with complete focus while Jack was busy studying, which was a rare thing to see. Miko was… well Miko. She was a tiny flurry of energy, moving from one spot to the next talking to each of the Autobots except Ratchet, since he was busy with fixing his machinery that Bulkhead had crushed, again. Agent Fowler was there too, but he kept glancing at me suspiciously. It made me annoyed so I paid Fowler no heed. I was just doing my usual thing, standing in a corner observing the entire base from my vantage point. Feeling frustrated that Agent Fowler still hasn't gotten the message to stop being so annoying and suspicious, I curled my wings around my body and my tail around my right leg to make myself even smaller and less noticeable. That way it made myself feel better and convince myself that Fowler will forget about my existence sooner or later, just like the Autobots right now. That is until Miko piped up.

"Hey Bluedragon! I was just wondering, what vehicle do you turn into? It's a jet I bet since all the main Cons are!" Miko rambled.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at me. I really do hate being the center of attention. Way too much stress and totally uncomfortable since everyone's eyes were boring into me. I could feel myself stiffen. But funny enough, I also see Wheeljack stiffen. I was in the spotlight and asked an uncomfortable question, not him. Unless… I suddenly remembered the day my mother died and how things were blurred in my mind. I remembered that I had a hard time controlling my alternate form at first. Could I have possibly…? It made sense. But the only thing that didn't make sense was me passing out. But then again, I do have limited energy on my fire abilities. I decided to answer Miko by turning invisible.

"Oh c'mon! I'm sure you'll look awesome! Your wings would be the awesome wings of the jet and your tail would make a wicked tail of a jet!" Miko rambled on.

"I'm sure ya don't wanna know Miko," Wheeljack interrupted.

If I wasn't invisible, I would've given him a grateful look. But Miko just had to be so persistent. She continued rambling, with even more enthusiasm since everyone was telling her 'no'… well everyone as in Wheeljack and I. Optimus probably sensed the unease in the air and finally spoke up.

"Miko, it is better to let Bluedragon show us her form when the time has come," Optimus stated.

"Fine," Miko pouted.

I quietly left the room, still invisible. I only unveiled my illusion when I reached my room. I plopped down on my bed with a sigh. Miko was a serious pain in the neck sometimes. Otherwise, I usually find amusement in her antics. I rubbed my tail as I thought about how to avoid letting them see my alternate form. I honestly would prefer to not let them know. It would be less complicated to form a good friendship bond with each of them if they didn't know about my other form.

Getting into a dilemma now, aren't we?

"Shut up Unicron," I replied in an annoyed tone.

Poor little spark. So afraid of herself, so worried of losing everything. How amusing.

"I said shut up," I repeated firmly.

No, this is far more entertaining then just doing nothing. Hehehe. I wonder how you'll get yourself out of this one, 'cunning fox'. To be frank, I'm surprised you managed to keep so much hidden from them. Even more surprised by the fact they haven't noticed how you react whenever they speak of the Cons badly.

"I don't need your pity nor opinions. So, get out of my head and go back to doing nothing," I said angrily.

Now, now, child. You and I both know that the consequences of them finding out the secrets you hide are going to put you a difficult position. Since you are my only descendant, I'll have to worry about your well being.

"You wouldn't even care if I died, so stop trying to trick me with those disgusting honey coated words of yours," I hissed.

Very well. But sooner or later, you'll realize I am the only one who ever cared about you.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever, now get out of my head," I replied sarcastically.

I frowned at how Unicron's words affected my emotions slightly. I shook my head to clear away our little conversation and went out of my room. I wanted to get to the helicopter pad, so I can maybe secretly transform so I could get a proper nap. After all, the bed is not the most comfortable at times depending on my mood. I made myself invisible and snuck up to the helicopter pad only to see them all there talking to Wheeljack since he was about to leave. I snuck back down and found a quiet corner in the back of the control center and changed into my alternate form. I shrunk down as my body folded and changed. My hands became front legs and clawed. My legs formed the back legs of a muscular lizard's and clawed. My neck grew thick and along with a row of ice-like spikes. By the end of the transformation, I was a dragon. A small one too. I was big enough to perch on Father's shoulders without a problem.

Thinking about father made me wonder how he is taking my disappearance. I'm sure he would have beaten someone up by now, probably Starscream. Sis, Bladedancer, should be fine. Soundwave is probably taking care of her right now as I think about them. Buried in my thoughts and attacked by drowsiness, I started to drift in and out of consciousness. Eventually, I passed into a dreamless sleep.

I woke to the sound of Ratchet yelling in surprise. Confused and disoriented from my nap, I looked up and cocked my head in a curious fashion towards the medic. Behind Ratchet was the rest of the autobots with their blasters and blades out. Even more confused by the fact that they were pointing their weapons at me, I thought there might be a con behind me who infiltrated the base. I turned around to be met by a blank rocky cavern wall. I let out a snort of both confusion and surprise since I bumped my snout into a rock protruding out of the dusty surface. I turned back to them and whined in confusion since I couldn't speak. Wait… couldn't speak and a snout?!

I got smacked in the head by the memory of me transforming. Dragonsbane! I forgot to hide properly before drifting off to sleep. I let out a snort of frustration, stood up, and stretched like a cybercat. After stretching properly and feeling energized from my sleep, I confidently walked past the autobots, leaving them in a stupor and confusion. I walked past them easily with my tail swishing side to side and headed up to the helicopter pad. Once I was sure they weren't following me, I hide in a corner and transformed back into myself. When I finished transforming, I was greeted with a way too familiar eccentric voice.

"OMG YOU'RE A DRAGON!" Miko exclaimed.

"Shhhhhhh!" I hissed back.

"Oh! It's a secret weapon! I see! Don't worry! Your secret is safe with me but you have to answer some questions," Miko bargained.

"Fine," I sighed.

At least no one else knew. For all I know, the autobots are still quite stunned.

"Who snuck a predacon in here? I totally did not," Smokescreen asked…

Hey guys! Sorry for the long wait. I was busy with life and such. I was procrastinating a lot this year and I'm sorry about that.

~DragonFlameShuriken