AN- Yay, I think I have finally got a schedule down with one update a week generally. And I'd like to thank Primesbaby007 for her lovely reviews. And StephanieZorander as well. Thanks you two! Now onward with the story!

Stupid disclaimers... I don't own anything but my ocs. This is all just for fun.

Chapter 6-

(Annalina's POV)

Well that was quite the experience. I don't even know what we talked about half the time. I wish I knew what it was about him. It's driving me crazy that I can't figure it out. But that's something to worry about later. Right now I have to change. I run to the bedroom and slip into a soft pair of PJs. I realize that I should take my makeup off too but I don't care right now.

I sit down on my bed and listen to the silence. But suddenly I realize that there isn't silence. There is something moving outside. I slowly walk to the window to see if I could get a look at it. I ignore the growing sinking feeling in my gut and open the curtain. I shouldn't have ignored it. Directly in front of me is a pair of glowing red eyes. I try to shout but nothing comes. I can't even move out of the way. The eyes disappear only to be replaced by a hand that breaks the window and closes around me. This time I do scream, loud enough that it hurts my own ears. The thing, as I now realize it is a very large robot, probably alien, brings me up to eye level.

"You will be silent, fleshling! or have your life terminated."

"Okay." I manage to squeak. Then suddenly I find myself flying through the air and then landing in a cockpit. I look around at my new surroundings. It seems to be an F-22 raptor. I don't know what to do so I try to find out what is going on.

"Where are you taking me?" I speak quietly.

"Back to base. My master has..." He paused, for I had decided he was male. "Decided that you will be of use to us."

"How will I be of use?" My fear starts to recede as to be of any use I must be kept alive.

"You will be a hostage against the Autobots." He says simply.

"Who are the Autobots? Why would I be of any use as a hostage? Who the hell are you?" I start rattling off questions.

"Silence fleshy! I am designated Thundercracker. The Autobots are the enemies of the Decepticons, Us. You are of use because apparently you are quite close to their leader." The last sentence came roughly, like he disapproved of even the thought of something like that.

"Wait a minute. I don't even know what you're talking about. I don't know any aliens." I am confused. Unless...

"They have kept their true identities hidden from you. No more questions." There is no questioning him now. I guess I'll have to just wait until I meet this leader of his. I look out the cockpit. We are flying over the ocean. We start slowing down suddenly and the sun disappears. Again I look around. Now it seems we are at the base he mentioned. For the second time today I find myself flung into the air this time landing in Thundercracker's outstretched hand. He says nothing to me, just start walking into the dark hallway looming ahead.

A small bit of the earlier fear begins to return as we enter a large room with a huge mech sitting in what I would say is a throne. I cower as the mech speaks.

"Thundercracker, bring the human to me. Then you are dismissed." His voice is dark and ominous. Thundercracker does as told and I find myself now in the hands of the frightening mech.

"Well now look what we have here. Prime's little fleshy." He sneers at me. I look up at him and try to be strong.

"Who are you?"

"I am Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. And you must be Annalina."

"Possibly. Why do you care?" I try to control the tremors in my voice, which is a much harder task than it seems.

"You are the key to taking down Optimus Prime, Femme. You have no choice in the matter." He grinned maliciously towards me.

"Who?" Again, will no one tell me who they are talking about in any detail? I mean really!

"Optimus is the leader of the Autobots. You have already met him and his soldiers."

"What? No I haven't. I think I would remember if I met an alien." It is a logical statement, so I resent the 'you are such a foolish human' look Megatron is giving me.

"You would not know them as they are. They hope to protect this pitiful planet and so remain hidden among the populous. They use human aliases and holoforms. Optimus goes by Tim." My jaw drops at the last statement. How is this even possible? I just went on a date with an alien commander! My life just can't get any weirder. Oh shit, why did I just say that? Now the universe will punish me.

"Well then."

"Don't be afraid, human. As long as you comply, you will remain unharmed. You will remain under my supervision at all times. Are we clear?"

Like he could be any clearer. "Yes," I meant to continue but stopped when I thought better of it. The quieter I am the safer I am. But then the thought comes to me. "If I'm a hostage then what are you asking for in exchange?"

"Ah you are observant. I intend to trade your miserable life in exchange for what's left of the Allspark."

"What do you want it? What use would it have?" I really need to know what he needs.

"Why do you care fleshy? As long as you live it should not matter to you." He looked down at me thoughtfully.

"I want to know what you think my life is worth. You wouldn't capture someone as bait if you didn't think the enemy would trade for their life. Not only must they find worth but you as well."

"I suppose that is true." He continued the stare fest. Do these guys ever blink? "The Allspark is the source of life for our kind. It is ultimate power that I will use to control the universe!" His voice rose until he was just plain shouting the last line. However I paid little attention to him. He wants to use me to get control over the universe. I can't let that happen. I have to make Prime realize I'm not worth it. The universe is NOT ending because of me. I just hope he listens.

(Optimus's POV)

How could this have happened? We haven't even revealed ourselves to her yet and still she is captured by Decepticons. I feel like an idiot right now.

"Optimus, what are we going to do? How could Megatron even still be alive? I am fairly sure I killed with the Allspark." Sam sounded a bit frantic. I honestly didn't know what to tell him.

"Sam, we will get her back. I swear on my spark that I will not give up until we... no until I have her back." I must have gone a bit overboard as Sam is staring at me looking slightly freaked out. Not wanting to talk anymore right now, I moved to the other side of the hangar to think about my next move. I can barely think straight. But somehow I have to get past it; Annalina's life depends on it. I have a big problem though. The risks in giving him the shards are huge. But am I to save the universe only to doom the love I have just found and be part of the reason another innocent life is gone? I always get the hard choices.

"Prime, you should come see this." Ironhide calls me over to a large screen.

"What is it, Ironhide?" I'm still trying to figure out a plan to save her and the universe.

"Just look." He doesn't say anything more so I look... I don't even believe what I am seeing! Somehow Annalina has managed to get a message to us and the massage came with coordinates! However, as I read the message I realize she didn't know that. Again shock consumes me. She says we should leave her, that the safety of the universe is more important than one life. That just does it. There is no other choice now.

"Autobots, we're going after her. NOW!" Hang on, Anna. I'm coming.

(Annalina's POV)

I finally convince Megatron to let me send Optimus a message. He is so stubborn. But I told him it probably would have no effect whatsoever and that's more than likely true, but he agreed. Now all that's left for me to do is wait... and wait... and wait some more. God, this is boring! I'm about to say something but Megatron beats me to the punch.

"It looks like your sorry little message had no effect. The Autobots are almost here." He laughs crazily. This guy has so many issues. "Or should I say you did have an effect. After all it was you who gave them the coordinates to the base." I stop dead. I gave them the location? How did I... the message! I am an idiot. Now there on their way and I can't do anything about it. Just great... My self pity fest is so rudely interrupted by a loud alarm.

"Starscream, what the frag is going on?" Megatron stands roughly, jostling me in his hand.

"The autobots, sir... they are attacking" He stammers. Wow, afraid of your own commander... that's just sad.

Megatron doesn't look happy and that doesn't bode well for me. He heads toward the door to the throne room. As soon as the door opens, I start to hear the battle that rages nearby. Our forward motion is suddenly halted when a large mech stands in front of us.

"Ah so you have brought me the shards? I knew you would not risk her." Who is this guy? I haven't exactly seen any of the Autobots in robot mode or anything. I figured it out quickly once he spoke.

"Release her, Megatron." The normally calming baritone voice sounded now quite menacing. But I knew I had nothing to fear from him.

"Optimus." I only whisper his name but he hears me and his eyes latch on to mine. We connect for that brief moment and then he shifts he attention back to my captor.

"I will not ask you again, Megatron. Let her go." Megatron just laughs at him like it's all a big joke. Again I question his sanity as Optimus just looks plain livid, this mech has a death wish. All I saw after that was a blurr of red and blue, then poof I was in Optimus hand cupped securely against his chest over his spark. I only knew that because Megatron had mentioned them and I could feel the heat radiating from it. How I got there I really don't know but I can't complain.

"Never come near her again, Megatron. Next time I might not be so merciful." The way he said it made me shiver, out of fright or happiness I am still unsure. Optimus slowly turns and heads out of the base. Carefully I peak out between his fingers to look at Megatron. Dang, I must have missed some fight because Megatron is TRASHED! My eyes widen as I return to my previous position. Slowly then his hand moves and I am able to see everything.

We are outside the base now. Optimus looks down at my with his sparkling blue ey...err, optics. I can't help but get lost in them. He brings me level to them and starts to speak.

"I am so sorry about this, Annalina. This was not supposed to happen. Did they harm you at all?" His gaze showed only love and concern. My answer comes out choppy.

"No..." That's all I am able to get out. Understandably at least.

"That's good. We best be getting away from here. Autobots transform and roll out!" He shouts to the others then places me gently on the ground. As soon as I am down he starts to transform. The movement and harmony of what I see is absolutely breathtaking. It is over all too quickly and I get into his alt mode. The ride back to wherever we are going begins silently. Again it is he who breaks the silence. He turns on his holoform so I turn to face him.

"Annalina, I am sorry. Not just for being the reason that you were put in danger but for lying to you about who I truly am. I cannot ask you to continue anything with me that was begun on false pretenses. From now on I will..." I cut him off right there.

"Optimus, I may not have known what you really looked like but appearances don't change personality. I still want to be with you. Shit, you just kicked some major ass to come save me from a maniacal, bipolar idiot." I pause and smile at him sweetly. "No matter what you look like, I still..." I stop short. Can I really say that? I mean we just had our first date. Still, I feel like this is right and it would explain so much about what I fell around him.

"You what?" His eyes study me intently. As I stare into to them I find that it is true.

"Optimus, I love you." AS soon as I say it his eyes get wide and I turn away suddenly doubting the wiseness of saying right then.

"Anna, I..." He places his hand on my shoulder to turn me toward him again. "I love you as well."

My heart just did a back flip, I swear. I smile joyously and move forward to kiss him. His lips meet mine and he holds me close to him, deepening the kiss. I don't think there is any place safer for me than in his arms.