Hammerhead.

Warnings: Violence, bad language, gore and possibly some sex.

"Through this doorway what's on the other side, never knowing exactly what I'll find, locked and loaded, voices screaming: let's go, come on do it, here we go!" – Hammerhead, the Offspring.

Timing: Post season 2 finale, set few weeks after Beauty of the Beast in my very own BotB Prime Timeline (due to ending of the series and because the first chapter was posted before the last season was aired).

Rating: M (alternative – if there will be any – or extended chapters will go MA and will be available on my Tumblr account, the address is available on my profile page).

Pairings: Megatron and June, Bumblebee and Miko, maybe some Shockwave and Arcee.

Disclaimer: Transformers Prime © Hasbro. Story's plot and OC's © me. There may be some OC's that aren't mine – they belong to their respective creators.

Funny feelin'.

Whoa, here it comes that funny feelin' again

Windin' me up inside, every time we touch

Hey, I don't know, oh, tell me where to begin

'Cause I never ever felt so much, hey

An' I can't recall any love at all

Oh baby, this blows 'em all away

It's got what it takes

So tell me why can't this be love?

Straight from my heart

Oh, tell me why can't this be love? (...) – "Why can't it be love" Van Halen.

Jack winced as Miko roared in anger after being beaten by Raf. The thirteen year old computer genius managed to beat Bumblebee by sheer luck when the Scout allowed himself to get distracted by Miko's cheering and lost concentration. Raf took the opportunity and won. That meant Miko raced against Raf and now she lost. She was quite a racer, after Smokescreen's lessons in stunt driving she could outdrive most people, but Raf had superhuman skills when it came to video games. Of course when they were playing fighting simulators Miko was the champion. And that was her natural skill, no one ever taught her, it was natural for her.

"Oh so unfair!" Miko groaned. "You always win, Raf."

"Not always." The younger boy protested. "I'm just lucky."

"I don't believe in luck." Miko stretched lazily. "You have some superpower that allows you to control computers and game consoles by the power of your mind!"

"That's nonsense." Raf laughed silently. "I just play a lot. And being the smallest kid makes me spend much time playing video games, I just have a lot of experience."

"It's a shame. Such a power would be awesome." Miko froze with her long legs stretched in front of her. "You could take over Nemesis and crash it on the Moon."

"That wouldn't do us much good. They would still have their Groundbridge, and their Spacebridge, and they would still be able to reach Earth." Raf opened his laptop.

"True, but we would know where to find them." Miko decided to stick to her idea.

"We already know where they are." Jack joined the conversation. "In Jasper."

"Duh! But they still have their ship and can simply fly away." Miko pointed out the obvious. "Their ship isn't glued to their big, ugly tower."

"It's called 'New Kaon'." Raf started to run diagnostic on his laptop. "After their first capitol."

"Whatever. It's still ugly."

"Miko weren't you supposed to go with 'Bee on some ride?" Jack finally lost his patience, he was tired of the constant chatter, he had beginning of a headache and he was worried that his mother was alone with Megatron. The young man didn't want his mother hurt in any way.

Bumblebee beeped happily and then chirped something to Ratchet. The Medic gave him funny look.

"Just drive safely and don't get yourself in any trouble."

Then the young 'Bot beeped to Bulkhead who just groaned but said nothing else. Bumblebee beeped in acknowledgement. They both knew that while Bulkhead was still Miko's Guardian and that would not change, Bumblebee was also important mech in her life now. Bumblebee feared that it will end in conflict. Neither he nor Bulkhead wanted it but did they could prevent it?

Miko laughed and ran down the metal stairs that led to the cat walk while Bumblebee transformed. She jumped in and they drove off, without screaming tires and burning rubber, which was Bumblebee's way of showing to Bulkhead that he takes good care of Miko.

Jack sighed. Miko was gone. Raf was quietly running disk defragmentation on his laptop. Bulkhead was just looking for anything out of order. Ratchet was fixing something. Smokescreen, Arcee, Wheeljack and Optimus went out. Some of them to scout for energon, Some of them for some driving. He wasn't sure who did what. He was just too worried about why his mum wanted to see Megatron. And why – for that matter – Megatron wanted to see her.

Ratchet looked up to what the others were doing, the place turned very quiet suddenly. He wasn't one to complain but he learned that it usually meant trouble. Strangely, this time all seemed to be in order… Bulkhead was silently observing the readings. Bumblebee and Miko left for their 'joyride' (which was the direct cause of the sudden silence). Smokescreen and Arcee went out to drive around (which only added to the lack of noise). Wheeljack and Prime went on scouting missions. Raf was sitting silently and performing some computer maintenance (which showed that this was one responsible child). There was silent chatter coming from behind the crate wall – June and Megatron were talking about something. And then there was Jack who just stood and stared at the crate wall with rather grim face.

The adolescent looked tormented and Ratchet could take a good guess what was the cause. The Medic couldn't tell him the true nature of Megatron's interest in his mother, but he could reassure him that it was safe. Well, relatively safe, Megatron in Ratchet's opinion would only be safe when deactivated and put under a very large piece of rock, a mountain, Mount Everest preferably.

The Autobot Doctor put his tools away and came closer to Jack who didn't notice him at all. Ratchet pondered for a moment if he should rather leave Jack alone, but he decided against it. If the young man was this distracted he needed someone to talk to.

"Jack." Ratchet announced as he came close to the human.

The teen almost jumped upon hearing his name. He blinked and noticed that it was Ratchet who spoke to him.

"Ratchet. You took me by surprise." The 17 year old faked a smile.

"It wasn't intentional." Ratchet couldn't be fooled. "You seem troubled. And I can guess by what."

Jack shrugged. That was direct. "Well. Wouldn't you be?"

Ratchet huffed silently. Not only he would be, he already was. "Naturally. And I am, but from what I know Megatron isn't inclined in hurting your mother. Quite contrary."

That only earned him a grave stare from the teenager. "I am not allowed to dwell on the subject because I am restricted by medic confidentiality and direct order from Optimus, but… "Ratchet sighed. This was difficult, how could he say what he wanted to say without disobeying Prime's orders and breaking the confidentiality?

"Is there some sort of secret?" Jack's eyes grew large. "Is Megatron dying?"

"Far from it." Ratchet almost added 'unfortunately' but he restrained himself. It was improper for a medic to say such things, even if he meant them. "He is almost fully functional by now." The Medic rubbed his chevron considering how to say what he meant without saying it. "He… "At that moment they heard June's joyful, sonorous laughter that rang across the hangar.

Jack's eyes grew larger and then he puffed in disbelieve. "I can't believe this! She never laughs like this!" He shook his head; this was just beyond his imagination. "Why is she laughing like this? She shouldn't be laughing like this when HE is around!" The teenage looked confused and spooked.

Ratchet sighed, he didn't get that either, but she was laughing and the Medic had to consider the possibility that perhaps Megatron's affection was genuine and that the mech wanted June to reciprocate. Or even, perhaps, June did reciprocate. It was her who came and wanted to talk to Megatron. He couldn't get what Megatron saw in June (as decepticons usually despised humans) or June in Megatron (other than him being tyrant, monster and simply glorified goon).

"Well, as you can hear, your mother is in no danger." Ratchet gave the human tired look. "I know you don't like it, and trust me, neither do I, but your mother is an adult and she can decide for herself."

"I just worry." Jack wilted; there was no arguing with Ratchet's logic. The Medic was right. "This is Megatron after all."

"As I said before, Jack, he is not inclined on hurting your mother." Ratchet felt bad for this young man. "Trust me, I can't tell you more, but your mother is safe."

"Thanks Ratchet." Jack didn't look convinced at all but he had no other choice than just accept the situation.

Ratchet was about to leave the human alone when an idea came to his mind.

At the same time Smokescreen entered the hangar and transformed in one fluid motion. The young Elite Guard looked happy and relaxed. He wasn't worried, he wasn't scared or angry. He just had some good time driving around and wasting his time.

Bulkhead looked at the mech from his monitor and grinned.

"Hey, Smokescreen. Need a favour." The green giant waved at the newest member of Team Prime.

"What's up?"

"Could really straighten my axels, could you took a look at the readings for me for a moment? I'll be back in few moments."

"Sure, why not?"

Bulkhead smiled, transformed and left. Smokescreen stretched a little and started to watch the monitors.

oOo

June grinned, this wasn't as bad and she really enjoyed herself. This time she wasn't scared and telling stories was fun. Megatron clearly enjoyed it too, he looked pleased. His condition was far better than the day before. June noted that Cybertronians healed fast.

"I had great time, Megatron." She admitted. "Sadly, I will have to go soon."

"Return to your duties I assume?" Megatron asked as the grin evaporated from his face. "You are still a nurse?"

"Yes, only now I work in different hospital and not in Emergency Room anymore." She gently set unruly strand of her raven black her behind her ear. "It's easier and I have more free time."

"I wish you could spend some more time here." Megatron admitted and almost regretted it. He didn't want to appear weak and soft, but on the other hand he couldn't allow June to view him as cold and distant. He wanted to attract her, not repel.

"That bored?" There was amused glint in her eyes. Megatron realised that she probably had patients like him and that they were bored and asked for any attention to pass the time.

"Amongst other things, yes." He gently nodded. "But I also greatly appreciate your companion as such."

"I'm glad to hear that." June smiled, this time it was soft, gentle smile that caused her face to almost radiate. Megatron could feel her delicate and feeble electromagnetic field. Humans had such weak electromagnetic fields; Megatron knew that to feel such field Cybertronian had to touch the organic. Now he felt June's EM field gently touching his own, miniature tides of energy tickled him, mixed with his own field and washed over his armour leaving invisible traces. He reached with his single clawed digit and gently traced her cheek.

June froze when she saw Megatron's gigantic finger approaching her, its razor sharp tip touched her cheek and with amazing gentleness that she would never associate with the Decepticon Warlord; it caressed her face, the talon stroked her cheek so lightly it almost didn't touch her skin.

"Will you come to me tomorrow?" Megatron's voice was low, barely audible but vibrating through his frame.

June lift her eyes to look at him. He was somehow different. His stare was intense but calm. She knew he was manipulative and that he had charisma only few possessed. This was very dangerous individual, not because of his sheer might, which was unbelievable, but because he spread this aura of authority around himself. But now it was different, he wasn't demanding anything; he was waiting patiently for her answer.

"Yes." She answered. Even if he wouldn't ask, she knew she would come.

Megatron smiled, it was contented smile a rarity on his face.

oOo

Optimus rolled slowly into the hangar. His mission didn't bring any results but he wasn't counting on it. The Prime transformed, stopped in mid step and almost face palmed. There, next to the crate wall was Ratchet, eavesdropping again. But he wasn't alone. Jack was right next to him. The Prime approached the pair and waited for a moment. Ratchet glanced at the main room and noticed Prime standing quietly and giving him raised opticbrow.

Optimus gave Ratchet small wave of his hand, summoning him and Jack. They both obeyed, Ratchet carrying Jack in his hand. Both with rather unhappy faces. But at this point the Prime didn't care about their personal happiness. This was matter of decency.

"I am really disappointed." He said quietly. "While I can understand Jack's need to protect his mother, you Ratchet are just busybody."

"I am being concerned about Nurse Darby." Ratchet protested; he wasn't nosy.

"I thought we talked about this before?" Optimus wouldn't accept any kind of excuses. He had to make it clear that while neither of them likes Megatron, they should allow him and June some privacy. If only because of June.

"Optimus, this is my fault." Jack twitched in Ratchet's hand. "Ratchet just tried to help me; I was worried about my mum."

"I understand this Jack." Prime's voice was calm, but it didn't lost its firmness, consequences were inevitable. "But Megatron and your mother have right for privacy just as everybody else. This is even more important now that we must manage with very little privacy until our permanent base will be ready to use and provide us with more space and private quarters."

Jack had to admit that Optimus was right. 'Bots were cramped in two hangars, they had to share common berth room set in second hangar and it could cause serious conflicts. There were six 'Bots, five mechs and one femme, each with different character and temper, each with their own habits and all of them needed some space. They did a lot to avoid conflicts and it worked for now, but it wouldn't much longer.

"You both understand this I hope." Optimus continued. "This is why Ratchet will have double monitor duty shifts when his other duties won't come in way; for another month. And you Jack, will have to talk with your mother. I will inform her that you were listening on her and Megatron so she deals with whatever disciplinary action she will see fit."

"Yes Optimus." Jack sighed heavily, it wasn't as bad as he thought it would, but it still could be nasty. All depended on his mother.

Ratchet only nodded, the punishment was mild, he was spending his days inside anyway and he rarely left the hangar, only for recharge. But he would be stuck behind the monitors, which solved the problem of him listening on anyone.

"Where is everybody?" Optimus asked as he looked around. Only now he noticed that the base was strangely empty and quiet.

"Miko and Bumblebee went for a ride. Raf is sitting on the cat walk with his computer. Arcee is out, Wheeljack haven't return yet, Smokescreen is behind monitors and Bulkhead went out to stretch his axels." Ratchet reported, despite him trying to spy on Megatron and June he noticed everything that happened inside the hangar.

Optimus nodded in acknowledgement but something was telling him to prepare for trouble. He couldn't put his digit on it yet, but the sinking feeling was present.

oOo

Megatron was enjoying his last moments with June for the day. The woman would have to leave for her work soon. He was slightly unsure if the delicate caress he gave to June wasn't too early, but she didn't scream or reacted badly to it. And she agreed to come back the next day, so Megatron was pleased.

June didn't know what to think about what happened; she would never guess that Megatron could be so gentle. Then again she knew that the most vicious looking creatures could be very delicate. Like a crocodile mother that could carry her offspring to the water in her powerful jaws with gentleness that even some humans weren't capable of. Megatron's claws were just like that. They were sharp and deadly but at the same time they were precise tools. And the caress itself? She almost blushed, but she wasn't a fool. She could misunderstand his intentions easily, she decided to wait and see. For now she had to leave.

TBC

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!

I haven't seen the last episode yet, but now that the Prime cartoon is over and we're only waiting for the DVD movie I feel kind of sad. You know, the adventure is over and all that sentimental scrap ;) .

I was prised for this fic; I was told that it is one of the best. I want to thank you all for your appreciation. I don't write this to brag (well, maybe a little) but to explain what I am doing and why this fic looks and works the way it does.

You already noticed that I relate to the IDW comics a lot, and there "is a method in this insanity" as we say in Poland.

Let's start with the basics. We all know that there are plenty of verses and timelines in Transformers multiverse.

Prime belongs to so called "Aligned Continuity", it has its own "bible" called "Binder of Revelation" or something like that; that I do not follow, at least not more than the TV-show's first two seasons oblige me to.

The problem with "Aligned" is that it is not consistent. The game (Fall of Cybertron), the novels and the cartoon not only "look" differently, they state different facts. To patch the differences author of "the Binder" had to combine Sentinel and Zeta into one person, which is absurd as those two were different from each other as day and night.

Also I found difference as absurd as possible between the novel "Exodus" and the cartoon (both being Primeverse and supposedly belonging to one timeline) – Dark Energon. I don't want to put any spoilers in here, but I have to in order to explain. In "Exodus" Megatron and decepticons get "darkened" before they leave the planet, Megs poison Cybertron and then everyone leaves because the planet has to regenerate. Megatron and all that consume Dark Energon can't return to regular one. In cartoon Megatron only stabs himself with Dark Energon when he returns to Nemesis and the rest runs on regular stuff – they're not darkened. Also Cybertron does not regenerate, it is a wasteland now.

I didn't read others novels, but I hope you can see what I mean. The "Aligned" is inconsistent, respective parts of the continuity are not coherent to each other. Pieces of the puzzle do not fit.

Now, I know that others verses aren't that consistent either, but they seem to stick to each other better. They tell the story is slightly different way, but they stick to the fact. "Aligned" change the facts all the times. It's like there's no communication.

This is why I stick more to the IDW for past facts and instead of "the Binder" I use DK's "the Ultimate Guide" as my rule book (not to zealous either, but close). Aside from Dreamwave era controversies, the "the Ultimate Guide" is consistent, looks good and what is important I have access to it (unlike to "the Binder").

This is not as "anty-cannon" to Primeverse as one may think. Hasbro said "Anything you know from past generations of the brand may or may not be factual in the new continuity", so I take the liberty and use "licentia poetica".

In my own fan-timeline of Prime I base mostly at my own "feel" of what will work and what will fit best.

Thus Sentinel and Zeta are two separate characters (as they should be), Megatron is originally from Tarn and only moved to Kaon, Wheeljack is an engineer (not only by occupation but also by education and his caste), Optimus started as data clerk, but later when he was appointed as the next Prime (and Sentinel was to die any day while Zeta was to replace him) and begun his training he was send as an apprentice to enforcers so he could learn some tactics, strategy and military skills that police forces as paramilitary units have to master (and doing so I connect IDW and Prime).

So, now you know more or less how it works. Thank you for your attention.