The Nemisis, 3rd POV

Jack walked down the hallway, sights set on going to the medbay for scrap metal to use.

It had been about a week since he'd been changed into a techno-organic, and he was handling it well, the extra strength and speed came in handy, but he had to be carefull. When he'd begun to build small things, he accidentaly kept crushing the metal and circutry, but with help from Megatron and Soundwave, he'd soon gained a good sense of control.

And he'd gotten back at Arachnid for what she'd tried to do to him.

It had been three days before, she'd approached him, fully healed from Megatron's beating. Her voice sultry as ever, and Jack was sure she was trying to get him alone again.

But when she'd touched his shoulder, Jack had grabbed the hand and used it as leverage to smash her into a wall, then into the other wall, ceiling and finally floor.

He'd then calmly left after giving a threat that could have made Unicron flinch.

Though he hadn't put it in his log, he didn't know how to write those words in Cybertronian.

Now Arachnid did everything in her power to avoid him (Which made Jack extremely happy), and now all the seekers besides Starscream and Soundwave both respected and slightly feared him. But as long as he was left alone to read, write and build, he was happy enough.

Jack jumped a little in surprise as he was lifted into the air. By now he could tell the difference between each 'con, so he didn't need to look up to know who it was.

"Hey Soundwave."

"Greetings. Where are you going?"

"Medbay, I need some more scrap metal and wires."

"Are your internal systems damaged?"

Jack laughed, "No, I'm fine. I ran out in the middle of my newest project."

"I shall accompany you."

"Thanks." Jack said, smiling as Soundwave set him down.

Both started towards the medbay, not talking much. But it wasn't an uncomfortable silence, it was the kind were no words had to be said to understand anything.

Now and then Soundwave though would question about how well his datalog was going, or about his new small inventions.

When the bot and techno-organic entered the medbay, Knockout was patching up a seeker, and could only spare a glance. Already knowing what Jack was there for, he merely pointed to a large pile of metal and wires.

Jack nodded in greeting to Knockout before sprinting over to the pile and begining to rumage through it for what he needed. He'd only pause his attack on the pile to pull something out and put it in his bag before continuing the barage.

Soundwave tilted his head, slightly amused as Jack nearly fell into the pile a few times. He had to save the raven haired teen now and then from being hit by toppling metal.

Once he had the metal and wiring he needed, Jack gave a short thanks to Knockout before Soundwave picked him up and headed towards Megatron's quarters.

The seeker cupped his hands, allowing the half human to recline slightly against his fingers.

"Hey...Soundwave?"

The 'con looked down to Jack.

"Do you...do you think I'll get to go back soon? I...I miss my mom and friends..."

Soundwave considered how to answer, but, finding no words to comfort the boy, simply lifted him closer to his spark. The warmth always seemed to comfort Jack, he had found.

"So you don't know either..." He murmured sadly, wrigling in an attempt to get closer to Soundwaves warmth. Soundwave looked down at Jack, and was shocked to see him fighting tears. Soundwave moved so that on hand cradled the boy while he used his free hand to gently stroke Jack in an attempt to sooth him.

"I know that I've been given so much freedom while here, and I am gratefull for it, but I feel like a prisoner. Like a bird in a cage. Is...Is it wrong to feel like that?" Jack asked, looking up at Soundwave.

The seeker shook his head slowly, noting that he'd half to speak to Megatron of this later. Soundwave for now though, decided tending to his half human friend was of more importance.

Entering Megatron's quarters, Soundwave placed Jack on the berth, carefull not to disturb the contents of his bag. He then crouched in front of the berth and watched Jack as the teen impatiently swiped away his tears and gave Soundwave a fake smile.

"Sorry, didn't mean to do that...I just...I'm so damn sick of being given freedom, but then I look down and the collar reminds me that I don't have a choice in weither I stay or not." Jack explained, reaching up to brush his hand against his ebony collar.

Soundwave gently crooned, the sound warm and soothing. Jack gave a real smile this time. Jack stood and went forward, placing a hand on Soundwaves helm. He gently stroked it, thanking thhe seeker.

"I feel allot better now." Jack admited as he went to the edge of the berth and jumped over onto the metal bedside table. He'd placed his things there, such as his spare clothing, datapads and new inventions.

Soundwave moved to watch Jack as the raven teen gently removed parts from his bag. Jack then pulled over his new work-in-progress. It was a simple machine, one that Jack hoped would be able to gather the heavy scrap metal he'd need if he ever wanted to build something larger.

When Megatron entered awhile later, he was amused at the sight of Jack explaining how his invention worked to a fairly curious Soundwave. The seeker looked up, then quickly stood, Megatron gave a nod of greeting before moving to watch Jack, who had yet to notice him.

"-So I might need to get a little more scrap metal, but it's nearly finished and I'm pretty confident it'll work."

"Is that so?"

Jack yelped in surprise and fear, triping and falling backwards. He then scowled up at Megatron who was watching humorously.

"Jeez! Quit doing that! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" Jack asked with annoyence as he stood back up.

"I live for it." Megatron replied sarcasticly before turning to Soundwave.

"Soundwave, take Jack to the training room and see if he has any natural fighting ability, yes? Just use your holoform, not the holoprojector."

Soundwave nodded while Jack looked and the 'con leader suriously.

"Training...room...?" He asked slowly, earning a chuckle for Megatron.

"Yes, from what I've seen from you in the past, you wish to protect those you care deeply about, yes?"

Jack nodded.

"Then we shall teach you how to protect them. Now go with Soundwave, your invention will still be here when you return."

Jack smirked, "It better be." He warned teasingly as Soundwave lifted him. Megatron inclined his head in parting as Soundwave and Jack left, the half human climbing up to sit on Soundwaves shoulder.

Sorry that it's short, I'll try to update later. I'm really like working on this story, but I'm running low on ideas, what do you guys wanna see? Or, well, read. A million cookies to you all, and I hope you like the nice little friendship part between Jack and Soundwave!