Upon arrival on Cybertron, Alexis was lead to where she would meet both Primes for the first time. She spent close to an hour just looking around the room, remaining where she had been left by the Cybertronian that had brought her there in the first place. When the doors opened, Alexis shot to her feet so suddenly that pain shot through her head for a moment. It took all of her strength not to crumple to the ground.

Slight dread filled her when she caught sight of those approaching her. Only one was remotely close to her height. The black one positioned in the back. The other three, one red, one silver, and one red and blue, easily towered over her. She felt so small compared to them. She recognized the red one as the head Prime. She'd seen him on a news transmission before. She didn't know any of the others though. So as they approached, fear did set in.

"Princess Alexis. I'm glad to see that your mother followed through with her promise," the head Prime said in a tone Alexis couldn't stand. She bowed her head to cover the sneer that marked her face. When she raised her head again, she wore a smile.

"Lord high Prime," she greeted in return. He didn't smile back at her, instead glancing towards the red and blue one to measure his reaction. "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that I don't know any of your names."

"Sentinel Prime," the red one stated instantly. He then glared at the red and blue mech who was on his right. It took a quick kick from the silver mech behind Sentinel to get anything from him.

"My name is Optimus Prime," he finally said. He refused to meet Alexis' optics, but he did look her over briefly when she curtsied to him before returning his gaze to the window.

"I'm Megatron, lord high protector," the silver mech replied. Alexis offered him a curtsy as well.

"Name's Ironhide. I'm not as important," the black one said. His comment earned him a brief giggle from Alexis. Ironhide grinned.

"Come, Princess. We must get you settled," Sentinel said. As soon as he turn his back, Alexis stuck her glossa out at him. She heard Ironhide bite back a laugh and she knew she'd won him over already. Megatron followed Sentinel quickly, even though he wore a smile at her antics. Optimus stepped up beside her, with Ironhide took her other side. The black mech leaned over to whisper something in her ear.

"Nice job, femmeling. I think I like you already." Alexis tossed a glare in his direction.

"I'm not a femmeling. I'm a young woman," she hissed.

"Whatever she say girlie," Ironhide managed through muffled laughter. When Megatron glared at both of them, Alexis and Ironhide had to cover their mouths to avoid bursting into laughter. What Alexis didn't catch though, was the honest smile that Optimus had. He was glad that his sparkmate-to-be was hitting it off so well with Ironhide already. It was a good sign.

"Princess, you will be staying with Optimus from now on. You are not to leave Iacon," Sentinel informed.

"Sire, I believe that Princess Alexis and I should be allowed to at least have seperate quarters for now-"

"No. You will stay together," Sentinel snapped, cutting Optimus off. The younger Prime sighed and turned away.

"May I ask why? Why am I trapped to a single city?"

"Not all of Cybertron is known for its safety," Megatron answered.

"I wouldn't go alone. That I can promise. I could visit the safest places."

"Safest place is right 'ere, your majesty," Ironhide said. Alexis seemed to almost deflate at the constricting rules. No matter where she went, she had no freedom.

Alexis was shown the places she was and wasn't allowed. They showed her Optimus' quarters, the rec room, a section of the library that she was allowed to use, the Medbay. She was told to stay away from the command center, the firing range, weapons storage, and other places like those.

By the time she was allowed to head back to Optimus' quarters, she was dizzy from exhaustion. Optimus and Ironhide escorted her there. Just as they arrived, Alexis tripped over her own feet and would've fallen flat on her face if it wasn't for Optimus being fast enough to catch her. The metal of his arms dug almost painfully into the soft blue flesh of her chest. "Are you alright?" he asked as he carefully pulled her back up so that she was standing. She blushed in embarrassment.

"Yes, my Lord," she replied meekly. She heard a sigh and raised her head to meet Optimus' optics.

"Please, don't call me that."

"If you don't call me Princess." That earned a smile and they both agreed, silently, not to call the other by their title. Ironhide carefully wrapped an arm around her shoulders as they entered the room to avoid her falling again. Optimus poured a cube of Energon for her, gently placing it in her hand.

"We've worn you out," he said softly. Alexis gave a gentle smile against the lip of the cube.

"What, is the pretty little princess not used to work?" Ironhide jabbed. To his suprise, Alexis just laughed.

"What do you think we do all day? Sit and sip the Energon? Hardly. I was training all the time. I'm just not used to all the running around. I was only ever allowed in the castle. In fact, today has been the only time I was outside with permission."

"A rule breaker? You never came across as the type to go against rules set for you," Optimus responded. Alexis had trouble meeting his optics, and her cheeks were a very deep shade of blue, almost a black.

"I'll stay inside, don't worry. I only broke the rules because it was hard to want to stay inside where you were expected to sit through lessons that can last the entire day. And it was so beautiful on Xylia. So... organic and free. I'm sorry, it's not my place," Alexis said. Her shoulders slumped, and Ironhide glanced to Optimus. Neither had expected something quite like that coming from the sole Xyleon currently on Cybertron.

"Then... I have something that I'd like to show you. Tomorrow, will you join me on a trip to see something that you weren't shown today?" Optimus asked. After a moment, Alexis nodded. Ironhide had an idea of what Optimus was thinking of. If he was right, he knew that Alexis would adore it.