The Nemisis, Jack's POV

When I reached Megatron's quarters, I hauled myself up onto the berth, Messenger bag over my shoulder.

I sat then pulled out one of the new datapads that displayed the engine of the Nemisis, labeling the different parts.

Now I remembered how much I was supposed to hate Megatron and the 'cons.

Now I remembered that they'd put a collar on me like a pet.

But why did I feel so...so sad and betrayed? These were 'cons, and I'd forgoten how I wasn't supposed to trust them.

I didn't even look up when the door hissed open, figuring it was Megatron. I was gently lifted and I looked up in realization.

It was Soundwave.

I'd grown slightly fond of Soundwave, sure he didn't talk allot, but he was gentle. He also seemed to find intrest in seeing me read the datapads and write in Cybertronian. So I figured he thought I was alright too.

His head tilted slightly as he touched the ends of my longer hair, silently asking an explination.

"Megatron had Knockout make a machine, it turned me into a techno-organic."

He nodded in understanding.

My stomach gave a loud groan, making my cheeks flush brightly. I shyly looked back up at Soundwave.

"Do you think...uh...I could have some food?"

Soundwave nodded before setting me on the berth and leaving. He came back a few minutes later, a tray on his palm. He set it down before me and began to leave.

"Wait!"

He turned slightly, looking at me.

"Could...Could you stay...? Just for a little bit?"

The 'con considered it for a moment before moving back over to me and crouching next to the berth. He watched almost curiously as I ate the apple, I couldn't help but laugh slightly.

He suddenly clicked and whirred in Cybertronian.

And I was able to understand.

"Why are you laughing?"

I blinked, silent for a moment with shock, then I realized I could understand because of the transformation.

"I-it's just...You act like eating is the most confusing thing in the world."

"I have not had a chance to study humans. So it is quite strange."

For awhile, we sat around. I talked mostly, but now and then he'd speak as well. But then Megatron came in. His brows rose in slight surprise.

Soundwave stood.

"Soundwave, leave. I need to speak with the boy."

Soundwave nodded curtly, doing as he was told.

I glared at Megatron before turning so I sat with my back facing him. I smirked slightly when Megatron growled in frustration.

I scremed when a human hand grabebd my shoulder and forced me to my feet and turn.

A man in his mid to late fourties stood there. He was extremely tall, standing at 6' 10", with spikey, shoulder length coal black hair. He was well muscled, and his skin was a light tan. He wore a dark red t-shirt with a black jacket and black jeans. Two dog tags hung around his neck on a silver chain, one tag with the Decepticon insignia on it, the other had the Cybertronian runes that spelled Megatrons name. His eyes were a piercing red, with a long scar crossing the his left eye. Another scar went over the right side of his lips.

I looked at him with wide eyes.

"Mega...tron...?"

He sighed, nodding.

"Yes, this is my holo-form."

It was strange to hear the powerfull voice come from the human hologram.

"Now let us speak about your behavior, yes? You said something that I will not stand for you to say."

I scowled, "Oh, you mean when I said that I hate you? I was only stating the obvious. You are the giant war-lord 'con, while I am a friend of the Autobots. Two completely different worlds, so the hatred is bound to be there."

Megatron growled, and the next thing I knew, I was pinned against a wall.

"Forget about those Autobot scum already! You are never going back to them, understand! Your new family is here, among us! Get it through your head that I am never going to allow you to go back to them!"

My throat closed up, as I stared up at him, my eyes burning with tears. I wasn't...going to ever be set free? I let the tears fall free, and Megatron stared at me with wide eyes.

Then he realized completely what he had said.

"I..." He let go and abruptly turned.

"I am sorry, Jack...I didn't mean what I said...the time will come when you will make the decision yourself if you want to stay or go."

I lifted a hand to rub away some of the tears, but Megatron beat me to it. His hands felt so real, as though they were really the hands of a human.

He gently cupped my face and lifted it so I was looking at him.

"I am deeply, truely sorry. I'm frustrated, but I had no reason to let it out on you."

I nodded hesitantly, and he managed a small smile. He then opened his arms and allowed me to step into them.

It was strange, but I felt safe as he embraced me, it felt almost like when I was little, when my dad had always hugged me.

When Megatron let go, there was a sound like static as the holo-form faded, and the real Megatron came over, holding a hand down for me to climb on. He lifted me up, sitting on the berth before grabing a strange datapad with an image on it.

"I decided that you may like to learn other things." He explained as I looked at him with confusion.

I looked at the datapad, it talked about machinery, and I realized that if I learned enough of this, I could build my own machinery as well.

It excited me, I'd always liked to build and work with my hands. That's why it never bothered me when I had to repair my bike.

I listened to Megatron enthusiasticly.

Sorry that it's short, I'll try and update tonight!