Kimber sniffled in the back of Ironhide as he continually drove around the perimeter of the fence as his holoform sat beside her, trying to calm her own "Kimber please. You need to meet with Will and Optimus soon. The teen was distraught. What had brought her to such a state? He didn't have time to ask as Optimus's voice rang through his radio

'Ironhide please bring Kimber to the main hanger'

Ironhide let out a sigh and changed directions, going to the large metal building in the center of the base. "Kim you need to calm down" She didn't say anything. Ironhide grumbled "You need to stop acting like a sparkling, Kimber"

"What's a sparkling?"

He frowned down at her "It's a baby, now dry those tears"

Kim did as she was told, wiping the tears away "Why do you keep calling me spark then?"

He let out a sigh "Spark means heart or soul. Each of us has one both autobot and decepticon"

Kim blushed. She didn't say or ask anything until Ironhide parked, letting her out and into the hanger. Kayla and Sam were sitting together on metal folding chairs. One was left empty near Ratchet ped as he stood near the entrance to the hanger. Kimber sat, slouching as she waited for Will's words. Optimus stood behind the human, looking at Ironhide as he transformed. Both he and Will had to hurry on their laws with the human government in order to get the humans home faster. Sure Kayla and Sam were fine but he noticed Kimber was having a harder time. Being on this base made traumatising memories come back to her. He and Ironhide thought it was best to get her home as soon as they could.

Will took a deep breath "Alright. Optimus and I have come to some ground rules for all of you. On the human side of things you are not to tell anyone except for your trusted family members about the autobots. Rule two is that you will all need to report to either a base in Reefside at the navy base where the bots will be based or to Optimus via your guardians com link. Rule three is that you never go anywhere without your guardian"

Optimus nodded "And as such there will be a guardian reassignment. Bee instead of having two charges you will have Sam as your soul guardian. Makayla your new Guardian is Ratchet" The two groaned. "Kimber you are to stay with Ironhide. Autobots you know my rules and they still stand. No harming any local life unless they present a threat to your charge. Though Megatron is dead decepticons may be still crawling around the Earth and it is our duty to make sure each one is either taken in or killed" The autobots stiffened Optimus had never said to kill any decepticons. It had always been capture and interrogate. None questioned their leader as he continued "Humans… if your guardian is to go on a mission you will stay at Reefside base"

"I'll be sure to get a room made for you Kim...you'll be spending a lot of time there" Ironhide grumbled from behind. Kimber sighed, less than excited for the cold lonesome slumber parties that will be spent at the base.

"Lastly be cautious of any unusual cars and strangers. Look for the decepticon emblem or red eyes. If you do see one stay close to your guardian"

Sam groaned "How long will this last?"

"Only the summer" Will replied. "By the time the new school year begins you three will be in green

"And green is good?" Kimber asked

"Yes. and I will be sure to mail your surprise as soon as it gets here" Kimber raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. Will looked up to Optimus who nodded "You are dismissed"

The teens quickly jumped up. Bee and Ironhide quickly transformed while Ratchet groaned, transforming slowly much to Makayla's displeasure "Come on Ratch!"

Kim jumped into Ironhide's passenger's seat as sam did into Bee's. The two bots charged down the dirt road towards the gated exit to the base. It was neck in neck. Bee was starting to get the upper hand as they got closer. The guards at the gate tried to quickly as the two vehicles barreled towards them. Bee zoomed through first before Ironhide charged through after him.

Kimber laughed as they got on Bee's aft. Bee Honked and sped up, veering off road. Ironhide took the chance to boost himself down the road as the sports car followed along side in the dry dirt.

Sam rolled down the window and so did Ironhide. His holoform looked down at him "That's cheating asshole"

Kimber leaned over guardian, sticking her head out the driver side window "No! Its called using your assets!"

Bee honked in anger and Ironhide did the same. His horn caused both teens to cover their ears. Kim crawled back into her seat as they continued to power down the dirt road. She could see the black strip of the road approaching. Ironhide went faster and kimber gripped the door. A seat belt wrapped around her before squeezing her close to the seat.

Kimber shut her eyes and covered her mouth as her guardian tried his best to drift onto the road. He went on two wheels at one point, making her scream. Ironhide laughed as he slowed to the speed limit "How was that?"

She scowled at him "You could have flipped us!"

"And Bee could have flipped us back over"

"What if the cops saw us"

"They did not"

Kimber let out a sigh "Just be more careful, okay?"

"Yes, Spark"

Kim rubbed her arm and looked out the window. The ride was silent as they went up and over the mountains. Kim had fallen asleep half way home. The sun started to set as they made it into town. Ironhide sighed and poked Kimber until she woke up "Hm?"

"I need to know your address"

"Oh um… it's 124 Richter Rode, the one with the white truck in the driveway" Ironhide turned the corner and followed his internal GPS. Lo and behold the mentioned white truck was in the driveway along with another human. Ironhide parked and got out with Kimber who ran over to the other human, hugging him "DADDY!"

He wrapped his arms around his and kissed her cheek. A single tear rolled down his face as he rubbed her back "Oh Kimber I was so worried"

"I know dad" She pulled away and waved over Ironhide "This is Ironhide. He's my guardian for the time being"

Ironhide offered a hand. Optimus made him study human customs when it came to conversation "Nice to meet my charge's sire"

Jason shook his hand with a smile "Nice to meet my daughter's guardian. Will you be staying here?"

"Yes I will, but I will eat on my own so no need to offer food" This was a cover. His holoform couldn't really process food let alone taste it "Where would you like me to sleep?"

Kimber ran inside as Jason looked to the door "Come on in and I'll show you" He turned and went to the back door. "Oh and make sure your truck is moved. I may need to leave tonight. Oh and do you have a problem with dogs?"

Ironhide had a temporary flashback to Mojo peeing on him "As long as they do not lubricate on me or my truck then it is fine"

Jason made a face before walking into his house. Inside Cooper has Kimber on the floor. He was licking her face all over making the girl laugh "Ah!"

Jason laughed while Ironhide stood behind him. Compared to Jason Ironhide's holoform was half a foot taller than him. Never in his life had the farm boy meet anyone who was 6'7 "Ignore them, he missed her a lot" He walked past the two on the floor and walked up the stairs "We have two rooms here. My room and kimbers but we have the couch in the basement. Dont worry in comfy and I should know, but it might smell like smoke in the morning"

Ironhide raised an eyebrow as Kimber's father grabbed pillows and blankets from the closet at the end of the hall "You smoke?"

"No, I'm on the fire department. They don't let you on if you smoke"

"Oh…" Ironhide followed him back downstairs. Cooper was outside and Kimber had vanished to the bathroom in need of a shower. Jason put the blankets and pillows on the couch before heading to the fridge "Do you want a soda?"

"I'm good"

Just then Kimber's voice was heard "Dad, can you get me my pj's?"

Jason said "They should still be on the computer chair" Ironhide nodded and walked up the stairs. One room had a queen sized berth with grey walls, definitely not his charges room. The other room had blue and white walls. There were shelves over the berth that held a few trophies and ribbons along with a stuffed cat. The computer chair had red and black clothing on it. A pair of black pants and a red short sleeve. He grabbed the two and walked down the stairs. Jason had started making human food as he came down. Ironhide followed the sound of water before coming to a door. He knocked lightly "Kimber, I have your clothing"

There was a shriek from the other side and thud. Ironhide kicked open the door to see the teen rubbing her eyes with a bottle of shampoo on the bottom of the rub. He slapped his hand over his eyes before putting the clothing on the ground and walked out.

There was a call from the kitchen "What happened?"

"Um...she got shampoo in her eyes"

Jason immediately rounded the corner with a pan "WHAT?!"

"I didn't mean to!"

Ironhide tripped as Kimber peaked her head out. Jason pointed to Ironhide "I want him out!"

"What? Why?"

"He saw you!"

"I-... Ironhide you pervert!"

"You know I'm not custom to your human culture. I thought you were being attacked"

John was about to swing "What the hell does that mean?"

Kimber pushed her father back a bit "Dad you may need to sit down. I know it's late already but there are a few things we need to explain, alright?"

Jason dropped the pan into his side "Fine….but he still sleeps on the couch"