One week and a half later…

To say the last week and a half was all over the place was an understatement. When Saphira and Optimus returned from their date due to Saphira feeling unsafe and distressed from the feeling of being watched at the beach, it came out to Ratchet that the two of them have interfaced. Not once, but twice. Ratchet practically had a massive meltdown. Thankfully none of the other bots or children were there to see it. In fact, Ratchet insisted on checking Saphira for any damage. She had not that he could see, but Ratchet was really angry. Saphira was actually afraid of Ratchet, and the medic practically forced Saphira and Optimus to be separated for some time. Mostly so he could cool down.

And then, the other bots found out through Ratchet. Bulkhead and Bee weren't angry about it, they did voice their concerns to Optimus about it. But Arcee, like Ratchet, went off about it. However, Arcee was worse than Ratchet with the way she ranted angrily until Saphira had a panic attack and almost had a complete mental breakdown because of all the stress and pressure both she and Optimus had been feeling from the bots. The children weren't told, but Jack worked it out, however he didn't bother confronting Saphira or Optimus about it. The two actually were miserable during this time. Saphira herself got to a point where she was physically sick again, and the bots all realized that they were causing more harm than good to her. Thankfully, Saphira did eat again after a couple days.

But the base has been a little tense. Saphira and Optimus were both backed into a corner that they had to tread carefully with. Saphira still slipped into Optimus's berth room to sleep on his chassis, and stubbornly refusing to leave after Ratchet caught them together twice. And both times, Optimus and Saphira had both been trying to sleep. Ratchet relented first when he realized he was hurting both Optimus and Saphira. Saphira was actively avoiding Arcee and Ratchet to the point where she practically hides in the background whenever they are in the lobby together.

Ratchet didn't want to lose the friendship he has built with Saphira, so he relented and eventually spoke to Optimus and Saphira. He told them that his reaction was based on panic, not on the fact that both bot and human were taking the right steps to ensure that Saphira was not torn in half by Optimus's strength. Both Optimus and Saphira understood that Ratchet just had been scared for Saphira, and he too was protective of Saphira. Even if it almost costed him his bond with Saphira. And Saphira didn't want to lose Ratchet either. Ratchet even took Saphira into town so she could have a break from the base. He insisted she should spoil herself, so she went in to get a massage, manicure, hair done and bought some new clothing for herself, and some stuff for her garden. It was a great relief for Saphira to be able to do that.

Arcee has not relented. She does not speak to Saphira anymore about it, but she jabs at Optimus about it regularly. She too is just worried for Saphira, and she has even voiced the possibility of Saphira getting pregnant. Ratchet was able to confirm Saphira has not been successfully impregnated at this time, which Saphira and Optimus were happy with at this time. Despite that, Arcee was still vocal.

Saphira and Optimus did manage to slip away again together. Optimus was able to go out on patrol, and the bots weren't aware Saphira had gone alone with him, not even when they returned as Optimus and Saphira found a way she could hide without being seen. And they were able to interface again, mostly because they needed to relieve their stress they had been feeling, and it was rough. Saphira enjoyed the rougher interfacing, and Optimus was still fully in control of his strength. And despite that, she was starting to feel very over autobots at the moment. She wanted to get away, and spent a lot of time in her garden again as a means of literally having fresh air. And she worked on the start of a greenhouse during that time and harvested some more radishes and lettuce leaves.

Aside from this happening, the bots helped Breakdown escape from Mech after the con was taken for experiments by the devious. It actually horrified Saphira to hear that Mech intended to bring in any bots or cons they could get their hands on to be literal guinea pigs. She actually cried upon hearing this, which surprised the bots as they thought she was crying for Breakdown. When they realized she was not, and she was actually crying about Mech's methods, they soothed her concerns as best as they could. Optimus himself promised nothing would happen to him.

When Mech lost Breakdown thanks to the autobots, they tried going after Airachnid. The sneaky, spidercon managed to manipulate Silas into a bargain, one they weren't able to keep very well. Mech kidnapped Jack's mother to lure him and Arcee to a location, where Airachnid promised Mech an exchange regarding the femme. It became clear that Mech were going to go to any lengths to capture the bots or cons for their cruel experiments. Thankfully, Jack, Arcee and his mother, June Darby, were all safe from harm.

Though, Saphira found it awkward having Jack's mother around. Especially when it became obvious that June had a thing for Optimus. Saphira only worked that out when June had arrived at the base one time to check in on everyone while Optimus was out with Bee and June asked about Optimus. Saphira thought it was odd, until she said this line when told Optimus was not there.

"And I wore heels and everything."

Saphira was very shocked by that, as was Jack and the boy was forced to explain that Optimus was already in a relationship. Though, when June discovered it was with Saphira, the woman was shocked and even more shocked when she found out the two of them have interfaced. Which Ratchet had to quickly explain to the doctor that it was basically their word for sex. June almost ripped into Saphira about it, but she was stopped by Ratchet informing her that Saphira didn't need any further pressure on her, as it caused her to nearly have a mental breakdown and could have needed medical attention.

Still, having June around was strange enough because she acted like a mother should. Saphira found herself annoyed by the woman's presence. But…there was literally nothing they could do about it since the woman had been attacked. She did worry that Jack's house could be found due to this. But as it wasn't Megatron himself who had attacked Jack directly, it wasn't as huge of a concern. Still, Mech was a big worry.

Miko was in agreement with her, the woman already took charge of the children. June acted very protective of the kids, which was natural. But, it was a bit much. Even Arcee was annoyed with June, but she felt that way because her anger towards Optimus and Saphira interfacing was mingled with that irritance. She and Bulkhead had left one time to track an unusual magnetic field, which led them to a polarity gauntlet, and the two bots being magnetized for a while. It was a story that actually made Saphira laugh for the first time in a while.

Now to the present, Saphira and Arcee were still tense. But Saphira was itching to get out of the base, just to see something different and breath the fresh air. Although, when Optimus offered to do that, Saphira refused. That had surprised him, but that was because she wanted to go with Arcee and Bulkhead on a recon mission to an abandoned energon mine. She told Optimus she wanted to go because she wanted to try and mend her friendship with Arcee. The femme actually welcomed the chance and they went to the location with Jack and Miko. However, when they got there, the two bots went into the mine, leaving the three of them outside.

Saphira didn't mind. She actually laid on the ground, sunbathing happily while Miko sulked about the bots taking too long. There was a rock concert the kids were going to go to later, and she was worried about them missing it. Saphira was not going since she still hated that kind of atmosphere, even though it didn't stop Saphira from playing loud music in her room and dancing to it. Although, it was not rock music.

Jack walked over to Saphira and sat down beside her, she opened her eyes to glance at him curiously. "Soooo…how are you doing, Saphira? I know…you're kind of sick of the autobots at the moment."

"Ugh…yeah…" Saphira nodded as her gaze went back to the clouds in the sky. "If I could go a long vacation, that would be real nice…"

The boy nodded. He had seen how the last week and half had affected Saphira. She was not as cheery as she had been before, and he knew she was hurting. "I thought you might like to hear this…" Saphira glanced at Jack again curiously. "I don't think that you and Optimus should be vindicated for your choices."

Saphira smiled slightly at Jack. "Thank you."

"I know I have heard the concerns from them all, and it's all understandable…but…I think it's ridiculous." Jack laid beside her to stare at the sky with his arms behind his head. "You are old enough to make decisions. You might be seventeen, but you grew up a lot faster than you should have. And…people younger than you do lose their virginity and do stupider things."

She nodded in agreement. "Yep…I can agree to that. I guess…they are just scared Optimus will hurt me unintentionally. Though…Optimus has always been careful. I don't think he would ever hurt me. If he does…he will never hear the end of it. Nor would I."

Jack nodded. "Ooh, yea. From what I've overheard, Ratchet would be the first to bite Optimus's head off. Especially as he takes his friendship with you quite seriously."

"Yeah…he would…I am glad Ratchet has realized that being angry at the two of us like this would only make things worse for us," Saphira said softly as she stared at the clouds. "To be honest…I started wondering if I really was a burden again." Jack widened his eyes and looked at her in shock. "And…the temptation to do something again…it was there. I honestly hate feeling like this…everytime something happens…I nearly revert back to my old way of thinking."

"Saphira…you need to know that your trauma isn't going to heal that fast," The boy said gently, placing his hand on her shoulder to comfort her. "There are going to be many more times where you feel that trigger. And the gardening has been a good coping thing for you."

She took a deep breath and nodded. "Yeah, I guess you are right…I shouldn't be thinking of it as a bad thing…I think Ratchet actually realized that. And…that is why he…he relented. I feel bad…because…it is almost like I'm using Optimus as a crutch."

The boy listened to her and shook his head. "No, I don't think you are."

Saphira sat up and crossed her legs, placing her arms on them and stared at the ground. "What if I am, Jack? That would mean…my feelings are all totally based on my trauma, and probably not real."

"Of course, it is real." He sat up, looking at her with a worried frown. "If you think you really believe that…maybe you should talk to Ratchet." She looked at him in surprise and he gave her a serious look. "I'm being serious. Ratchet is there to talk to you. He might not be a therapist as such…but he's the best we have."

"I know…" Saphira felt sad about it, the feeling of being unable to control emotions due to a trauma that she was still getting over just made her feel helpless. "I just worry that might be. And I would hate to do that to Optimus."

"But…" Jack paused and glanced over his shoulder for a moment, making sure the coast was clear before looking back at Saphira. "I think if you really were using Optimus as a crutch, I don't think you two would have interfaced." She blinked and glanced at him, tensing her hands on her knees slightly. "I am pretty sure you would not have done it by now. But…the way you spend time with each other…I haven't been there to see all of it…but, only what we saw for a short time. Optimus treats you better than any human would be able to. And I don't think you would be treating him in kind if you didn't truly love him." He smiled kindly at her as he spoke. "And, if I am to guess, the start of your spark bond…I think that is what they call it…" Saphira nodded to confirm that it was. "I think the start of your bond would probably have to be, to some degree, due to a pure, emotional level. I don't think Optimus's spark would have connected with your heart if you weren't true to yourself."

She listened to him, and yet she still had doubts. She did hope that he was right, and that down the line, nothing will happen. "I guess you're right. I hope nothing changes. I'm just waiting for…" She glanced back at the cave with a sad expression. "Arcee to stop yelling at Optimus about it. She knows we both are good for each other…and it just feels like she's hurting him for no reason."

"I-I have spoken to Arcee about it. She knows that her friendship with you needs mending. That is why I managed to get her to agree to taking you on a ride while Miko, Raf and I are at the concert tonight." Saphira widened her eyes and smiled at Jack. The boy grinned back as he saw her smile. "I knew you would like that." He glanced back when he heard a frustrated shout from Miko. "Hmm…I better make sure she doesn't do anything stupid."

Saphira nodded and stood up with Jack to head over to a pile of boulders by the cave. "Like…run into the mine when no one is watching her?"

"Yep. That very thing. I'm surprised she hasn't done it already." Jack shakes his head a little as they approach the boulder pile and look up at the girl who had her arms crossed. "Are you okay Miko?"

"Ugh! We're supposed to be at a rock concert!" Miko snapped in a frustrated tone. "But all I see is rocks!"

Saphira and Jack smirk at her. "Relax Miko, the show doesn't start for two hours," Jack said in a reassuring tone as he takes a seat on a boulder.

Miko rolled her eyes and paced again before frowning at Jack. "Do you know how long I've waited to see Slash Monkey?" She asked, and Jack was about to answer that question before she interrupted him. "FOREVER! And it's their only US date!"

"There's a shock," The boy said sarcastically. "I mean, who doesn't love obscure, Bulgarian shriek metal?"

Saphira chuckled softly. "I would love to go to a Cascada concert." Jack and Miko looked at her in surprise, they knew how much she hated parties. "What? Alright, I hate parties and I hate crowded spaces. But I would make an exception for my favorite Eurodance band."

"I didn't know you liked that. Hmm…I guess you must enjoy singing Everytime We Touch a lot?" He teased her with a smirk.

Saphira rolled her eyes. "Sometimes…other times I just like the beat, and that is all. It's great to dance to for Zumba." She glanced at the mine entrance as she heard the footsteps of Bulkhead and Arcee approaching.

The two bots seemed to have a confused look as Bulkhead held the scanner in his hand. "By all appearances, the mine's been stripped," Arcee said to Bulkhead in a curious tone as they step out of the mine.

"But I'm getting a signal," Bulkhead responded as he read the scanner closely. "It's faint, but it's definitely energon."

Saphira listened to them curiously as she was intrigued to know what they have found. She wondered if there was still energon in the mine, and the decepticons abandoned it, the bots could have their own mine for themselves. That would be a good thing. Their supply of energon is still quite full, but they don't have forever with that supply.

"Doesn't make sense. This operation's been abandoned four, maybe five years. And decepticons never leave energon behind." Arcee had a good point. When Ratchet detected energon here, it seemed like a malfunction. But, the scanner was picking up the same reading, so it couldn't be a coincidence.

"Uh…guys…" Saphira and the bots glance at Jack who had an unimpressed expression and he pointed towards the mine entrance.

Saphira widened her eyes and groaned when she saw Miko running into the mine, cheering loudly with excitement. She shakes her head, wondering why the bots bother taking her along half the time if she was just going to get herself into trouble all the time. That is what it seemed like to Saphira.

"She went in, unbelievable," Arcee commented in disbelief with a frown on her face.

"Really?" Jack slid of the boulder, walking closer to the entrance and looking up at Arcee. "Have you met her?"

Bulkhead groaned loudly, frustrated that Miko had run into the mine like this and ran in after her. "Miko, get back here."

Saphira shakes her head as she moved to stand beside Jack. "We really need to get a leash on her. At least we will know where she is by following it."

He chuckled softly. "I agree, sadly we can't do that. But…" He looked into the mine curiously. "It would be kind of interesting to see…you know if it were…"

"Safe?" Arcee said as she finished the sentence for him. Jack nodded and Saphira looked up at her, waiting for an answer. The femme glanced between the two thoughtfully, processing what they should do. "A stripped mine can be structurally unstable, Jack."

"So long as we don't shout or hit anything too hard, we should be okay," Saphira said with a smile. "And since, there are no decepticons…" She looked into the mine curiously. "We should be pretty safe, Arcee."

Arcee exhaled softly before turning to walk into the mine. "Just…don't tell your mom, Jack. And you don't tell Optimus either, Saphira. Although, he might be a lot less annoying when letting him know what we did."

"I doubt Optimus would be that mad since you are here with us. He would be if I went into the mine and no one came with me." Saphira glanced around at the mine with a smile. "However…I am curious about how energon is formed. Since energon is native to Cybertron, what components is needed for crystals to form?"

Arcee looked at Saphira in surprise. "Uhhh…you should ask Ratchet that question. He knows more about that than I do. I…I really don't know. All I know is how to find it, how to mine it and how to process it…and how to ingest it."

Saphira chuckled a little. "I guess I will have to ask him. I think he'd be curious about how some of our precious stones, like diamonds, are formed."

"What is the deal with diamonds anyway?" The femme asked suddenly. "They're just shiny rocks."

"Diamonds aren't just shiny rocks, Arcee," Jack said softly. "Diamonds are considered beautiful by how they sparkle. They are used as something for someone to wear, a lot of women primarily wearing diamonds and other stones, but diamonds have been mined from the Earth for thousands of years. Scientists even make diamonds now."

The bot widened her eyes in surprise. "You can make your own diamonds. How?"

"Diamonds are formed when carbon deposits in the Earth, at about ninety to a hundred and fifty miles before the surface, are subject to high temperature and pressure," Saphira explained happily. "It can take days or months for a diamond to form, or even longer. Because of this, scientists have figured out a way to mimic the process and grow diamonds in a lab. Diamonds are also the hardest stone in the world, and can only be cut by other diamonds."

"That…that is quite intriguing…" Arcee hummed softly as she thought about how energon crystals are formed. "Hmm…if the process of energon crystals forming is somewhat similar, I wonder if it is possible for us to make too."

"I think that would be pretty cool if you could. Then you would never have to worry about energon ever again." Saphira paused when she felt a light gush of air brushing past her. That seemed odd and she glanced over her shoulder curiously before she shrugged and continued to follow Arcee and Jack.

"Arcee, found something," Bulkhead's voice sounded suddenly over the com link.

Arcee placed her fingers to the side of her head to respond to him. "Bulkhead." She paused and Saphira looked at her in surprise, as she thought the com link was working, but it wasn't all of a sudden. "Bulkhead, do you read? Scrap." The femme glanced down at Jack and Saphira with a light shrug. "The mineral composition down here is causing interference."

"Is…is that a bad thing?" Jack asked curiously.

She shakes her head. "If we needed help against decepticons, yes it would be. But, since we're the only ones in here, we will be fine. Once we leave the mine, the com link will work normally. Let's keep going." Arcee gestured for them to follow with a smile. "Some mining equipment was left here by the decepticons too. I can show you one of the drills that were used to dig out the energon."

"Really?" Saphira was surprised. "Do decepticons always waste resources by leaving things behind once they are done?"

"Usually…no." Arcee didn't seem concerned by it though. "But, Starscream was in charge in Megatron's stead for many years. I would say he was both careless and foolish to leave it here. If we find my energon, we'll probably thank Starscream personally for them."

Saphira and Jack chuckle softly as they keep walking. "Are you really going to that concert tonight anyway, Jack?" Saphira asked him curiously. "I've heard the type of music Miko listens to…"

"I enjoy metal sometimes," Jack said with a shrug. "It isn't something I actively listen to all the time. But…for a concert where I can and let loose, that is fine by me. I'm just surprised Raf is coming, but the more the merrier."

"Well…I hope you have fun." Saphira looked up at Arcee with a smirk. "While we have our girl time."

Arcee looked down and smiled at her kind with a nod. "Yeah, a very long, overdue girl time."

Saphira giggled softly as she was looking forward to it. There was a lot the two had to talk about and she knew it, as did Arcee. The bot gestured down another cave tunnel to where the drills were. Saphira definitely was intrigued to see what the drills look like. She doubted it was something humans could copy. As they walk, Saphira kicked something, and she glanced down. She widened her eyes and leaned down to pick up what she kicked. She looked at it and saw it was white and glasses, she looked at it closely thinking it was a plain crystal and shrugged. It was something she could show Optimus, and continued to walk.

"You have ceased to be of use to me, Starscream!" Saphira tensed as soon as she heard a familiar voice and took several steps to see a large caven with light filtering through from the top, and two familiar cons. Megatron and Starscream, and Megatron had his canon aimed at Starscream angrily, with the clear intent on making this Starscream's grave. "So, you shall simply cease to be!"

Starscream was on his knees, holding up his hands to plea with Megatron, his optics wide with fear. He covered his head and glanced over, spotting Saphira, Jack and Arcee. Saphira tensed and took a step back to hide by the stone wall and Megatron seemed to have noticed Starscream's gaze. He turned his head, spotting the three of them. His gazed linger on Saphira for a moment before he narrowed his optics and roared, aiming his canon at Jack and firing at him.

Saphira shrieked, ducking back behind the wall while Arcee rolled forward, grabbing Jack and hiding him behind the other wall. There were two openings either side of the wall, so they were pinned. Saphira covered her face as dust and rock was kicked up from the blasts, making her cough and back away. She heard Arcee yell at Jack to stay down, though Megatron kept firing his canons at them. Saphira thought about running to find Bulkhead, but she didn't know the mines.

Arcee glared at Saphira. "RUN! Get out of here!" She yelled at her. "Find Bulkhead and Miko! NOW!"

Saphira took hesitant steps backwards, she was scared and glanced at the ground as she saw Megatron's looming shadow approaching. She turned and began to run away, only to skid to a stop as a large boulder fell in front of her, making her back away and glance up at the roof. She realized the roof of the cave was starting to cave it from the blasts. She wanted to yell at Megatron to stop it.

"STARSCREAM!" Megatron screamed suddenly. "YOU DARE ABANDON ME?!"

He roared and shot at the escaping decepticon. Saphira could tell that no one was safe from Megatron's wrath at all. She thought about trying to run again, but more rocks kept falling and she could run the way she came. She backed away, covering her head and jumped as she heard Arcee blasting her canons at Megatron. The decepticon turned around and aimed his canon, though Arcee fired at his arm, causing his arm to rise and he shot at the ceiling.

"ARCEE!" Saphira shouted, angry that Arcee had done that.

She gasped as a massive boulder fell right on top of Megatron, and the con did not even move, he glared at it. She covered her head and saw the ground beneath them crumbling and breaking. Saphira looked around and tried to run to get away, only for the ground to disappear beneath her, Jack and Arcee. Saphira screamed as she fell, bracing herself in the hopes that she would not die. However, when she hit the ground hard, something his her head hard and she blacked out.

When she finally woke up, Saphira groaned loudly and rolled onto her back, coughing a little to get the dust out of her lungs. Her head throbbed, she grimaced as she pushed herself up to sit and lifted her hand to rub her head. She grimaced as she felt a bump on the side of her head and widened her eyes when she felt warm liquid. She looked at her hand to see blood. She sighed as she saw it, knowing this was another injury Ratchet had to deal with.

She slowly stood up on shaky legs, grasping her head as her vision blurred and her head continued to throb. She hoped that she did not have a concussion…but whatever hit her head to cause the injury she had…she probably did have one. As long as it was mild, she would be fine when she gets medical treatment. She looked around, her eyes managed to adjust slightly to the extremely dark surrounding and she couldn't see anyone.

"Jack!" She called out in the tunnel, hearing her voice echoing back. "Arcee! Miko! Bulkhead!" Saphira heard no response from anyone she knew.

She groaned and stumbled forward, knowing she could not stay where she was. She had to find a way out of here. She did not want to wait to be rescued. She guessed everyone else was spread out through the mines. She thought about Optimus, but her head was throbbing way too much for her to want to concentrate. She felt a slight sense of nausea in her stomach as well. She hoped that she could get out of here quickly.

She wondered if Starscream managed to get out. She hoped that he didn't. She had wondered why Megatron even put him in second in command in the first place. What did Starscream do to earn it? It seemed to Saphira that Starscream thought about himself, and only himself. But, she was only going off by what she's heard and seen so far. And Megatron seemed done with him…and he only shot at Arcee probably because he hated the autobots more than he did Starscream.

Saphira continued walking and glancing around curiously before she said out loud to herself. "Hmm…this cave is big enough to hold Shelob in it. I wonder if I will come across some webbing around here and find an oversized tarantula that wants to drink my blood."

She shrugged and found herself at a crossroad. She glanced between each direction, not knowing where to go. "Arcee!" She yelled loudly, glancing up and down. "Jack! Miko! Where…" She gasped as she felt a sudden wave of nausea hit.

She couldn't hold it and leaned over to heave violently, coughing loudly as she emptied the contents of her stomach. She groaned and felt tears in her eyes due to the intensity of the heave. She felt a lot better once it was out though. She held her stomach and stepped backwards, stumbling against the wall of the cave and bracing herself, taking deep breaths as she calmed herself. She had to make a choice now. Left or right.

She glanced left and right several times before she shrugged and took a right. She knew if this led to a dead end, she would simply turn back and go the other way. She just hoped both ways were not dead ends. She glanced around, flinching a little as she heard smaller rocks tumbling from the roof and walls of the cave. She kept herself from touching the sides as much as possible as she did not want another cave in on top of her.

She gasped as she nearly lost balance and braced herself on a boulder, taking deep breaths as she felt very dizzy. She couldn't help but think that she indeed had a concussion. She groaned and paused for a moment, thinking she could hear something. It sounded like a drill in the distance. She smiled and realized someone was using one.

"Jack! Arcee!" She yelled, walking towards the sound as quickly as she could, hoping she would run into them.

Saphira wanted to run, but she couldn't. Her balance felt extremely off, and her head was still throbbing like crazy. She groaned as she braced herself as she kept walking towards the sound. She stopped after a few minutes as she heard the drilling sound moving away from her. She felt tears in her eyes and tried to run.

"NO! Wait!" She screamed as loudly as she could. "Arcee! Jack! Miko!" She yelped as she almost fell forward, catching herself on another boulder. "Anybody!" She took a deep breath and stood up to keep walking, determined to follow the sound. "Wait for me!"

Saphira heard the sound of something breaking, she paused as she realized it was rocks being moved by something big. There was grunting and Saphira feared another cave in. She stumbled back and moved behind a boulder, trembling a little as she was scared. She glanced up at the cave roof, almost waiting for something to fall. She yelped when she heard a thud and numerous boulders falling, she covered her face with her eyes, thinking something was falling on her.

But nothing did. She did, however, hear the sound of someone large standing up and walking forward. She smiled and stood up, moving around the boulder. "Bulkhead!" Saphira called out, walking away as quickly as she could towards the bot. "Bulkhead, I am so…" Saphira gasped loudly as she turned the corner and glowing red optics look back at her, making her block the bright light with her hand and grimacing at the pain in her head. "Scrap…" She backed away and stepped on a rock, causing her to yelp and fall onto her backside. "Ow…"

She rubbed her head and glanced up as the footsteps approach her slowly. She stared at the being who was looking back at her with a devious smirk. He was amused by her vulnerable state, it was something he was pleased to see happen. "It seems you have been left in an unfortunate position," The decepticon sneered sarcastically at her before he dropped to one knee, looking at her more closely. "But how fortune it is, for me! To finally meet you properly."

Saphira stared back at those red optics fearfully, and the only word that escaped from her mouth, was his name. "M-M-Megatron…"