Chapter 1

We drove for an hour or so to Sarah's house. Annabelle had fallen asleep not long ago, being bored of our conversation. The clock on the dash read 8:30, so it's no wonder why she's out cold. And by my calculations, it's been approximately two hours since my accident with the truck. Sarah and I have been talking about anything that came to mind, to fill the silence that would be there otherwise. She told me about her job, Annabelle and her husband for most of it till we arrived at her house. It was a quite beautiful little home. Not to big but large enough to house a family of three. Though, I didn't give the house much of an assessment; as I had more pressing matters to attend to. Like how on earth was I supposed to get out of the truck?

Sarah parked the truck in the driveway with practiced ease, turning it off and hoping out in one swift move. First she opened Annabelle's door, and gently woke her up; telling her to go inside a take a bath. Annabelle mumbled a tired 'Okay' before climbing down off the truck and heading to the front door. Sarah then moved to my side of the truck. After a minute or so of discussion we decided to use the old technic to get me out. I carefully slid my back legs to the gravel bellow; wrapping my tail around Sarah leg for better balance, as she leaned over and took my front legs from the seat.

Once we were safely on the ground. We counted to three and then started our awkward shuffle towards the door. The porch stairs were an interesting obstacle to overcome, but we managed. When we got to the door, Sarah let go of my injured leg and opened it, quickly she took my leg again as the door swung open. With that, she led me to the living room left to the door; laying me down on the sofa that sat in the center of the room. Once she had let me go and I was comfortable in the sofa. She excused herself and headed to the stairs.

"I'll go get the supplies" She said as she walked. While she was up there, I took the liberty of looking around the room. Observing the pictures of the family; as well as the occasional colorful drawing that most likely belonged to Annabelle, I smiled at their own smiling faces.

This place was nice; I think I'm gonna like it here. These people were kind and generous to me, not many people are in my experience; so these kinds of people should be cherished.

Then my sight's turned to a picture frame on the end table next to the sofa. In the picture, stood a group of men in front of a bunch of fancy expensive looking cars. There was a yellow Camaro with racing stripes, a black GMC Toppik, a Semi truck with red and blue flames, a Hummer emergency truck and a silver Pontiac. Not that I know much about cars, this knowledge comes from my older brother. There were seven guys, one I recognized as Sarah's husband, Will. Who was on most of the other pictures in the room. He stood in the center of the group in military clothing. Next to him, to his left stood a tall black man with the same green/brown outfit. He was handsome and had a broad smile that showed pearly white teeth that shined in the sunlight.

Next to the black man was man that was about the same height as Will but with slightly more pronounced muscles. He wore a lab coat and spectacles. He had short brown hair and was also quite handsome. He was most likely a doctor or something. Next to him was a shorter black man with short curly hair. He wore some official navy blue work shirt and pants that I guess were another type a uniform since the other three guys wore the same thing. His blue eyes weren't obstructed by glasses like the doctors and almost shined. He, like the others was handsome as well.

On Will's other side were three others, the closest to him was a tall man, even taller than the black guy. He had blue eyes with short Salt and pepper hair. He wore a gentle smile and stood like a commander would. I guess that he was the boss or something. Next to the boss man was another tall, muscled and incredibly handsome man. He had short dark black hair and blue eyes like the boss man and the short one. His strong jawline was emphasized by the five a-clock shadow on his face. He had broad shoulders and even though his body was covered by that blue uniform, I knew that it was in tip top shape. I admit it, he was hot. For a human that is.

Lastly, next to mister tall dark and handsome was a younger looking guy. He had dirty blond hair and just like the other with the unique uniform, he had blue eyes. Though, these were bright with youth and happiness. 'What the hell is up with this team and hot guys? Seriously they are all freaking super stars.' I thought in amusement.

I was brought out of my observations by Sarah coming back with arms full of medical stuff. She smiled at me, ready to get into nurse mode and bandage me up. She cleaned and somehow reset my broken leg bone back in place. She also put casts' on me, one on my leg and one around my ribcage. Both cast were black, which was good since I'll be spending a lot of time on the ground in the near future. When she finished, Annabelle appeared from upstairs. Bathed and ready for bed, she skipped over to the love seat next to the sofa giving me a wave.

"Hi" she said timidly, she's so damn cute. I nodded acknowledgement and gave her a toothy grin.

"Okay, we're done." Sarah said picking up the rest of the medical stuff. "I'll go see if there's some pain pills somewhere in the house" she continued with a smile. "With any luck, you'll heal within a few weeks but to make sure of that; you should keep the casts on the whole month." Sarah explained like an experienced caretaker from somewhere out of the living room, putting away the supplies.

My nose crunched up in displeasure at the instructions; earning a giggle from Annabelle. "Okay, I'll try. But I can't promise anything." I responded.

"Sure you will" Sarah mused as she came back to the living room. In her hand she held two little pills, one white the other pale blue and in the other a plastic cup filled with water. She came up to me and held out her hand. "Open up" she commended. I did as I was told, opening my mouth wide so she could put the pills in. When she did she held the plastic cup up to my snout. I lapped at the water, making the process of swallowing the pills easier. Once I was finished she took the cup away and started to explain what was what. "The white one was a pain killer and the blue one was to help you sleep" she said with a smile.

"Thank you again, Sarah" I said graciously. Sarah smiled once more before turning towards Annabelle.

"Come on Annabelle, time for bed." She said taking the pups hand and leading her to the stairs. But before she started to climb she turned back to me. "Get some rest; I'll get you pain killers in the morning. If you need anything just yell. I'll be upstairs." She ordered before turning on her heal again and climbing up the stairs with Annabelle.

"Goodnight" She yelled as an after though when she finished her assent.

I smiled to myself before yelling back. "Goodnight" I laid my head on the cushion, moving myself gently to a more comfortable position. Closing my eyes I forced my heart to slow down as I drifted into a dreamless sleep.

Sarah Lennox woke up as usual at 7 o-clock in the morning. Looking to the empty side of the bed, she silently sent a 'Good morning honey' to her husband where ever he is. She hoped that he would call soon with news of a visit, or to just say hello. But she knew that he was busy with the Autobots, she understood that keeping the planet safe was important too. She just missed him so much. Shaking her head at her sad thoughts she got out of bed. And like every day since the light of her life was born she went to check if she was okay. Once Sarah was sure that Annabelle was safe and sound she went to get ready for her day.

She changed into a nice pale yellow blouse, a pair of old jeans and white flats. Pulling her hair into a neat-ish pony tail and toyed with the sides till she satisfied. Once she was, she left her room and headed back to Annabelle's. There she woke up her daughter gently, telling her to get ready for breakfast.

Sarah then made her way downstairs and headed to the kitchen. But she froze when she passed the living room. There on the sofa, sleeping like a log was a huge dog. 'No, not just a dog' she reminded herself after recalling the events of last night. She and Annabelle were coming home from having dinner at a friend's house, when they crossed paths with the Demon. 'Those pills must have done wonders. She's out like a light' Sarah thought with a smile. "I guess its breakfast for three today" she muttered, turning and heading to the kitchen to start cooking.

Soon after that, Annabelle appeared in the kitchen dressed in another pair of blue shorts and a purple shirt with flowers scattered around the front. Giving her mother a good morning, she hoped up to her favourite chair of the bar and dug in to her food happily. Sarah smiled at her daughter, and watched her eat for a moment before remembering that she had a guest. She graved a bowl and filled it with the day's menu, making sure to put more bacon than the standard two slices she allows herself to eat. With that she headed to the living room, where Ren was sleeping. Sarah set down the plate on the coffee table in front of her.

It didn't take long for Ren to stir from her slumber. Her eyes slid open slowly and zeroed in on the bowl of food.

After getting the best sleep I could get with a cast around my body. I woke up to the lovely smell of cooked meat. Bacon and something else, maybe eggs? Definitely some type of egg. I opened my eyes a bit to check. Yep, bacon and eggs. My nose don't lie. As I woke up to go and eat me some breakfast, I noticed the other two people in the room. I opened my eyes fully to look at my roommates.

"Morning" I mumbled at Sarah who was sitting at a chair by the window reading a newspaper. Sarah looked up at me with a smile. I received a smile from Annabelle next to me, to which I smiled back.

"Good morning Ren, How'd you sleep?" she asked, putting her newspaper aside and moving to stand closer to my form.

"Better than I thought I would, honestly." I said with a yawn while moving to lay on my stomach.

"Good, here are your pills. They're supposed to be every twelve hours I thought you'll want to wait till nine to take a pill so you can take these now and then again at about seven or eight. An hour or two won't hurt." She said with an easy smile, offering me another little white pill. I nodded at her instructions only really half listening, and swallowed the pill with a few laps of water from last night's cup.

"Thanks" I said once I had my drink. Sarah then took the plate of food and put it right in front of me on the couch. I quickly digged in, finally remembering how I ended up in a cast in the first place. I was hungry.

Sarah started up on the day's plans while I stuffed myself.

"So since its Saturday, I was thinking of going to the supermarket and getting some groceries, do you need me to get you anything while I'm there?" She asked.

I stopped eating and thought for a second. "Not really, other than food, I'm okay." I said. "Oh and don't worry about money. Once I can turn back to my humanoid form I can pay you back and more." I added as an afterthought before going back to my food.

"Oh alright. But you don't have to worry about paying us back. We're friends" Sarah said, still sporting a smile.

"Yeah, but I'm still gonna' pay you back" I said with a mouth full of eggs.

"Don't talk with your mouth full, it's not lady like" Annabelle reprimanded, pouting.

"Sorry" I said once I swallowed.I finished eating soon after that. Licking the bowl, making sure I got every piece. Once I was sure that my work was finished I licked my chops, looking to Sarah who was waiting to take the plate.

"Okay so Annabelle, do you want to stay here with Ren or do you want to come to the store with mommy?" Sarah asked her daughter as she took the plate back to the kitchen.

"I wanna stay here and play with Ren" Annabelle said from her place be- side me. I looked at her with a smile.

"Are you sure? It'll be pretty boring with me stuck on the couch" I said.

"Yeah! We can watch a movie and you can tell me stories or play a board games" she responded, smiling the hole time. I grimaced at her energy but nodded in agreement non the less.

"Alright-y then, just don't get upset if you find me boring." I told her with a grin.

"I won't" she said simply before hopping off the seat and heading upstairs, I guess to get some games or something.

Sarah then appeared with her bag in one hand and keys in the other. "Well I should be off. If you need anything ask Anabelle she knows where everything is and how to use the phone. There's food in the fridge. Call me if anything happens." She said, while shifting through her purse. "Oh and don't answer the door. But you probably already knew that." She continued, like any mother would.

I smiled at her ranting a bit "Yeah, it's sort of the first rule of babysitting" I said in amusement.

"Right, well I'll be going. Annabelle be good to Ren and do what she tells you Alright?" Sarah yelled up at Annabelle, who was still upstairs.

"I will, l love you" She yelled back.

Sarah smiled, responded to the gesture then headed out the door. I could hear he yell out 'Bye Ren' to me from outside. My grin broadened a bit as I settled down for a long day of games.

It's been a few hours since Sarah left, I'd say that it's about two-ish, I haven't really looked at a clock in a while. I had Annabelle go and eat something called a lunchable or something, for lunch. She liked it so I guess it was good.

Right now Annabelle and I were playing monopoly... Well she was playing for me and i counted the money, but she was having fun so if it aint broke...

During one of her turns, my eyes strayed to the photo of the group on the table. I stared at the photograph, those guys were unnaturally handsome. They looked human, but their eyes. What are the odds that all of the men in blue uniforms have the same electric blue eyes. I've never seen eyes like those, not even in demons.

"Ren, you go to jail" Annabelle said taking me from my thoughts. I looked at her in confusion before realizing that she was talking about the game.

"Oh, alright then" I said as I watched her move my doggy piece—which she picked for me—into the jail square. I watched her play her turn for a moment before deciding on asking.

"Hey Annabelle" I said getting her attention. She looked up at me from the board, making a questioning sound in her throat.

"Do you know who these men are?" I asked her, pointing to the picture with my snout. She looked at the photo for a second before her face turned up in happiness.

"Yeah! They work with daddy" she said with a smile. I nodded at the confirmation of their use.

"Do you know where they're from?" I asked. Her face fell at the question, turning into a small frown.

"I'm not allowed to tell. Daddy says that it's a secret." She mumbled, turning her eyes back to the board.

"It's okay, you don't have to tell me" I said quickly, trying not upset her. "How about you just tell me their names." I offered as a peace offering.

Annabelle lit up a bit more with that. Smiling happily, she hopped up to her feet and grabbed the picture. Then climbing up to the sofa and settling down right next to me, holding the picture up to where I could see it.

"This is Bumblebee, he's always happy." She said, pointing to the young blonde with the grin. "That's Ironhide, he looks scary but he's really nice." She said moving her finger to the tall, dark and handsome one. "That one is Optimus, he's always nice." She continued, pointing at the boss looking man. "That's my daddy" she chirped happily, pointing at her beloved father. "And that's Epps, He's daddys friend" she said, gesturing to the tall black man. "Next to him is Ratchet, hes a doctor." She said with a small pout. I guess she and doctors don't get along. "And that last one is Jazz, he talks funny." She said pointing at the shorter man.

I stared at the photo for a moment, regarding the oddly named men with a bit of frustration. They are so weird...

"They have... Interesting names..."I said slowly, my eyes trained on the group.

"Yeah, but they are all nice" She said with a smile as she looked at the photo.

Then we heard the sound of a truck coming up to the house. I tensed, thinking that it might be someone dangerous. But I relaxed when I heard Sarah shout to Annabelle excitedly. Sarah came bursting through the door with tears in her eyes. I panicked at the sight, thinking that something happened.

"Sarah what's wrong?" I asked, slightly standing on the couch.

Sarah ignored me in favor of graving Annabelle and pulling her into a strong looking hug. "Mommy, what's wrong?" Annabelle asked, worry coming to her little eyes. "Why are you crying?"

"Oh sweetie. You won't believe it- you won't believe who called!" she sobbed into her daughter's hair. I tried to move towards them but I decided to not disturb the little family moment.

"He's coming home. Daddy's coming home sweetie" she said, now a bit calmer.

"Really!?" Annabelle asked excitedly.

"Yes" Sarah said, a smile gracing her lips. I watched the scene play out with happy eyes, Annabelle will get to see her father for the first time since who knows how long.

"So when does he get here?" I asked, interrupting their little felling's bubble. Sarah looked up at me, wiping tears from her still smiling face.

"Two weeks" she responded.