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Jason sat wide eyed as Ironhide told him nearly everything Kimber knew. Kimber sat beside her guardian as he explained of his kind and of the team or at least who was left. The next part came as a surprise. She and Ironhide, along with the rest of the autobots, had become a member of a group which consisted of members under the 'Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty' otherwise known as N.E.S.T. Their human companions consisted of Will Lennox's team and the autobots charges whom were unofficial members of the team. "Our base is in Reefside, just a short ride. Kimber will accompany me there every day and I will come back with her every night. If there is an emergency you need to go to the base, but call. me. First. I am solely responsible for Kimber and Kimber alone, you're her sire so you're an acception"

Said charge slapped his arm "That was rude"

"It's the truth Kimber. If there was a fire I would get you first. If decepticons were attacking I would protect you first. It is my duty to protect my charge, but anyone important to her is second thought"

Tears welled up in her eyes. She could imagine many scenarios. She's falling down a cliff and she's caught while Cooper falls into the ocean. Her house is on fire and she gets pulled out but her father is lost. "That's that's cruel! How could you be so heartless. I-I'm your charge and yet all other human lives mean nothing to you but me? How would you feel if you were saved in time but because your guardian was so stubborn your parents died!"

Ironhide placed a hand on her shoulder but she shrugged it off. She stood and ran up the stairs with water still dripping from her hair. Ironhide went to follow but Jason stopped him "Let her go" He sat back down, looking to the floor "She is right though…" Ironhide looked up "She may be your charge but I'm her only family, Cooper too. She loves us more than anything and if she loses us I'm sure she'll break." Ironhide remained silent. The thin walls allowed him to hear her sobbing from her room. His spark twinged in pain as he heard her wailes. The humans were right.

"Alright….when it comes to danger I will be sure to save all of you…"

Jason nodded and looked at the clock. "Jeeze it's midnight. I better go get sleep while I can. He turned out the lamp and said goodnight to Ironhide before heading up to his room. Ironhide's holoform flickered for a moment before it disappeared. Outside Ironhide sagged on his axles. He didn't like it when he made Kimber cry, pit he didn't like it when she cried at all. He looked up at her darkened window.

The night dragged on. Ironhide had parked on the side of the road incase Jason needed to go to his work while he recharged. The cooing of mourning doves and the squawking of seagulls woke the bot. Jason's truck was gone but Kimber was still home. He had to make it up to his charge for making her cry. No hugs, no cuddles. He needed to do something better. He noted her dog laying on the yard and he would let Kimber bring her pet.

Inside Kimber lied on her be lazily reading the posts on facebook. Kayla was now in a relationship with Sam. She let out a sigh "It's tuesday…." She rubbed her eyes and rolled out of bed, onto the floor with a thump.

She rubbed her head and sat up just as Ironhide's holoform activated "What happened?"

"Overprotective much? I just fell out of bed. No big deal" She stood slowly "When are we leaving?"

"Whenever you're ready"

"Good. Just give me half an hour okay"

Ironhide nodded but stayed raised an eyebrow and walked past him, rubbing shoulders with him as she headed down the stairs to eat. She was still a bit bitter about last night. She was most likely going to spend the whole with Bee while Sam and Kayla smooched. She fake gagged at the mental image. She fixed herself a bowl of Special K and sat down. What did Bee's holoform even look like? She had seen everyone's but Bee's and Jazz's.

She let out a deep sigh. She still missed him. Kim ran a hand through her hair as she scooped another spoonful of breakfast into her mouth. She didn't finish. She put the bowl into the sink before running back upstairs. It was going to be hot so she threw on a modest pair of black shorts with a white tank top. SHe went to the closet and grabbed one of many jackets she had. The one in particular was dark blue. She slipped on some converse and ran down the stairs to be met with Ironhide's holoform with Cooper's leash in hand.

She stared at him for a moment "Why do you have that?"

"We're bringing him with us"

"What?" She tries not to smile

"I thought it would be a good idea to bring your pet with us…"

She smiles softly "Thank you" She takes the leash and runs out the door "Cooper! Come on boy! We're going for a ride!" The old dog ran over, sitting to let her put the leash on before leading him to ironhide. The old dog had a hard time climbing up. Luckily Kimber made something for him. She ran to the shed while Ironhide watched. She brought out a long ramp, dragging it to the truck to make it easier for the dog to get in

'Good idea' That thought lasted a moment when Cooper sat down in the back "MUD?!"

"Sorry!"

His holoform appeared beside her "Make sure he's clean next time"

"Alright. Can you help me get this in the back? He's gonna need it to get out"

"Sure…" The two grabbed the wooden ramp and carefully put it in the back. Kimber hopped in the back seat to make sure Cooper sat still. Ironhide was sure to drive as smoothly as possible. When he entered the base the men eyed the ramp with confused looks on their faces. Ironhide stopped outside one of three hangers. Kimber got out with his holoform and set the ramp up. Cooper carefully walked down the ramp before Ironhide transformed.

Cooper barked and Kimber held him down "Shh. Cooper stop" The dog obeyed and licked her face, wagging the little bob he had for a tail. Kimber giggled and pet him lightly as Ironhide walked off

"Kim!" Jared ran over with a smile on his face. He stood in front of her before kneeling to pet Cooper "Who's this big guy?"

She giggled as Cooper licked his hand "This is my dog Cooper. Ironhide let me bring him today"

"He's an old boy. Is that why you have the ramp?"

"Yeah." He motioned towards it "Let's get that in the hangar before Bee uses it as a ramp" The two laughed as they pulled the wooden structure into the hanger with Cooper in toe. They propped it against the wall. "So you're here all day?"

"Yep, just me and Coops"

"Well the others will be here"

"Yeah but they'll be too busy making out to notice me"

The pair made gagging noises before laughing "You know if you want to I could ask Lennox if I could accompany you"

"No" The two looked up at Ironhide "Phillips, Lennox needs you, not my charge"

"R-Right away sir" He mouthed a sorry to Kim before running off to find his leader

"What the hell was that for?"

"You don't need him for company"

"It's better than no one!"

"You have Cooper"

"But I want someone to talk to. Sure he's the best companion a girl could ask for but he isn't exactly good at conversation"

Ironhide paused for a moment. He rubbed the back of his helm "I'm...sorry"

"Whatever.. Come on Coops" Kimber walked out of the hanger and into the sunshine. Some men looked but then back forward again when they heard the whirring of two large cannons.

Kimber laughed as Cooper trotted beside her as she jogged. She had never seen him so lively. The two ran farther and farther down the tarmac until they made it to the grass on the other side. It was dry, but still felt good to the pair as he lied down. Cooper panted heavily as did Kimber. She stared at the sky. It was so clear. Today would be a good day for swimming...but she was stuck here. She closed her eyes and relaxed in the sun.