Dustin and Éclair sat on the couch across from Robert and Cheyanne and Jackson sat in a chair between them to keep them both in his line of sight. He really wasn't sure how to react to meeting his real parents like this. He had seen pictures of them but he figured it was from years ago. He was really surprised to see that they still looked like that.

"So you're living on Aineias now? Cheyanne asked.

Dustin nodded. "Yeah, it's Éclair's homeworld and it's a lot like Earth. A few Autobots and I are stationed there while the rest are stationed on Cybertron."

"So how do you know each other?" Jackson asked.

"Back before I became an Autobot I coached both Cheyanne and Robert in football. They were about ten years old at the time."

"Yeah I remember I had the biggest crush on you back then." Cheyanne said.

"Coach Z. That's what we called him because we didn't know how to say his last name." Robert said. "Which that brings up another thing, that was years ago and you both look so young. Dustin, you look the same as you did back when you coached. It's like you haven't aged a day."

"Well, it's because a side effect of being a headmaster, I've been able to retain my young looks. It's due to being hooked up to the machines inside."

"And I, well, I've changed bodies." Éclair said. "I'm actually older than Dustin but because of my other bodies being badly damaged, I'm able switch bodies so to speak. This is actually my third body that Dustin has seen."

"Oh wow." Cheyanne said. "So you guys will basically live forever."

"Yeah, pretty much."

"Do I have any siblings?" Jackson asked.

The two shook their heads.

"So why did you send me here and not allow me to live with you guys?" Jackson asked.

Dustin and Éclair looked at one another and hesitated before answering. Just as Dustin was about to answer, his communicator went off. It was Optimus Prime.

"This is Shortstop go ahead."

"Shortstop, the Decepticons have suddenly appeared and have taken a hostage." Prime said.

"A hostage? That's not like them. Do we know who it is?"

"It's the girl that was with your son earlier when we all arrived."

"Hailey." Jackson said.

"Where are they now?"

"They have fallen back. I believe their plan was the girl this entire time."

"I'm on my way."

As soon as Dustin shut off his communicator, he felt a fist run across his face. He hit the floor.

"JACKSON!" The other three yelled unison standing up.

"That was unexpected." Dustin said getting to his feet rubbing his jaw.

"THE DECEPTICONS HAVE TAKEN HAILEY AND IT'S YOUR FAULT. IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO HER I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!" Jackson said.

Dustin didn't say anything in retaliation. He knew that Jackson was right in a way. If it wasn't for Dustin then Hailey would be at home right now and not in the hands of the Decepticons. Dustin looked to Éclair.

"Stay here and watch over them in case any Decepticons come after them."

Éclair nodded as Dustin turned and walked out the door. The others followed him out to the front of the house. Dustin rotated his index finger in the air, signaling the Autobots to roll out. The Autobots transformed into their vehicle forms and sped off.

"I may not be the mom that raised you." Éclair said without taking her eyes away from where Dustin went out of view. "But I am still your mother and I will tell you when you are out of line. Especially, when you don't know what you're talking about."She said turning to Jackson with her tone raising slightly.

Jackson was a bit surprised. He looked to Cheyanne and Robert for help but they looked at him as if they agreed with Éclair. To which they did.

"Dustin brought you here as a gift to his friends that he really cared about because they couldn't have children of their own and to keep you out of harm's way. It tore him up knowing that he'd never get to see you grow up but he knew that something might've happened to you if you stayed with us. Dustin is probably the most kind, gentle, caring person I know. He'll give his own life up for total strangers. If he has to give up his life to save Hailey then he'll do it without hesitation. That's one of the reasons why I fell in love with him, is because of his selflessness and regard for others. Dustin has lost more people close to him than he has fingers and toes. He even lost his first wife. She was killed in a Decepticon attack the day after their wedding. Not to mention I can't even count how many times he

has came so close to death. So, before you go criticizing him just because someone you like has been taken hostage, just remember that their chance of survival goes up when Dustin is involved."

Jackson was totally speechless. He didn't even know what to do. The only thing he could do was not talk and just wait patiently for Dustin to return with Hailey.