DISCLAIMER: HAHA IF I OWNED TRANSFORMERS THIS STORY WOULD'VE TOTALLY HAPPENED BECAUSE I REALLY LIKE THE WHOLE ANGLE I GOT GOING ON.

WARNINGS: Swearing, mention of drugs and sensitive topics (example: care homes)

CHAPTER ONE: GRUMPY MEDIC

Will had his arm wrapped around his sister tightly, looking around the care home. They were being separated 'for their own good'. Will was allowed to visit Athena as much as he wanted - it was just his age that cause this to happen. She was young and able to be adopted or foster, he was too old for that. "This is your new home for a while." Will said softly to her, crouching down to look her in the eyes. Fear is all he saw. It worried him, she had always been fearless. She didn't scream when she saw spiders, she laughed at speed and heights. It was a new emotion for her to be displaying.

"You'll be with me. Won't you?" Athena asked, her voice cracking slightly as she sniffed. A single tear escape from her eyes. The clear liquid sparkled on her cheek as it slid slowly down her skin. Will smiled sadly, upset his sister was facing this alone.

"No, honey. I'm not allowed." Will wrapped his arms around her small frame, she melted into him. Her hands gripped onto the back of his shirt, her arms squeezing him as tightly as she could considering he was stronger than her. "I'll visit everyday." Will promised. "I'll bring you presents like chocolate." He added in a quieter tone, knowing that this place was health mad to stop 'child obesity'. Athena nodded sadly.

"I don't want you to go." Athena whispered quietly, her eyes peering up at his. Will nodded taking something out of his pocket and quickly slipping it into hers.

"It's a phone, they don't want you to have one so keep it hidden. Ring me every night, okay?" Will asked, separating from the grip of his sister. Athena nodded. "That's an order, soldier." He said teasingly.

"Sir, yes, sir." She mumbled, wiping her tears away with the back of her hand. She sniffed loudly as a member of staff rushed over. The woman gave Will a disapproving look before turning to Athena.

"Hey, sweetie. My name's Anna and I'm going to look after you." She smiled lightly. She glanced at Will, a scowl on her face. "Visiting time is over. You can leave." She spat at him. Will rolled his eyes, hugging Athena yet again as he placed a light kiss on her forehead.

"Remember you're a Lennox." Will mumbled quietly. "Lennox's always have each other's backs - no matter what." Athena nodded her head quickly, watching as he left her, glancing back quite a lot. In one day she had lost everything.

"I'll take you up to your room." Anna beamed, attempting to take the girl's hand. Athena yanked it away, scowling at the woman. Anna gulped before leading the way upstairs. The room she left Athena in was a large room. It had a window that looked out to a large field, near a cliff. The room had a beaten and worn double bed, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe and a desk. She was going to be here for a while.

Athena sat on the window sill, her long red hair drifting in the breeze that came in from the window. Her features had grown more defined over the years. True to her thoughts when she first came here - Athena had been her for 7 years. She was now 15. Will didn't come everyday now. He had joined the military and married a beautiful wife. He was attempting to adopt her around being overseas. Every night he would phone her and they would have a whispered conversation, even if it was 5am for her.

Athena took a cigarette out of the box, lighting it as she leaned out of the window. It was a habit she had picked up from her friends. She had became friends with some of the roughest kids in the care home and school, getting involved with risky things made her feel alive. She blew the smoke out of the window, feeling guilty. If her dad was here and caught her...he would've been so disappointed. Everything she was doing would've made their dad disappointed. The scars on her wrists were a definite let down. "I'm sorry daddy." She whispered, taking another puff of her cigarette. "There's just so much I'm going through and I don't know how to cope. I'm trying, daddy. I really am." She finished her cigarette, throwing it out of the window.

Her door opened as she did that. "Then, we're going out. Wanna come?" Danny asked. Athena nodded, jumping down from the window sill as she slipped her trainers on. She followed him downstairs where they all stood. Together the group left the care home. They had all been here for a while - they were the ones no one wanted to adopt or foster. They walked into the town nearby - Danny picked up a bat from the floor.

"Hey, Then. When is your brother visiting again?" Angel asked (she was the complete opposite of her name. I shrugged, kicking a rock.

"Dunno, he's back from his mission in Chicago. Could be any day now." Athena confessed. Then the parts of her group of friends who were into guys dissolved into giggles, discussing her brother. Yuck. They continued walking until they came to an empty park. They all sat down in a circle.

"What do you guys wanna do when you leave hell on earth?" Angel asked quietly, bringing her knees to her chest as her chin leant on her knees. "I want to be a singer or maybe be a soldier - fight for my country and stuff like that."

"I want to join the military." Athena breathed, smiling a bit. She wanted to be like my dad and my brother. They were kind, considerate and they never gave up. She thought she was the opposite. She was rude, a bit of a bitch and gave up at the first sign of trouble, in her opinion. Athena picked at the grass.

"Nah. The money's in selling drugs." Danny spoke. "Me and the boys are up for it. There's room for you guys if you want." He added in, giving Athena a side look. "It's not like you'll ever become a singer anyway, Ang. That's for privileged people." Danny started hitting the grass with the bat.

"Just because we want to do something positive doesn't mean you can tell us it's bullshit." Angel bit back, crossing her arms. Athena couldn't help but grin, Angel was definitely her best friend. She was just so feisty. that was rare to find in kids who've been in care homes. Those places squash it out of you the longer you're there.

"Yeah, Danny." Athena teased, sticking her tongue out at him.

"Will is here." Anna said, poking her head around the door of Athena's room. "He wants to take you out." Athena grinned, quickly pulling on a hoodie and a pair of shoes. She sprinted downstairs, he was actually here. He stood by the door, looking around awkwardly. Athena landed on the hall's floor with a loud thud and she raced towards him, practically flinging herself at him.

"I missed you." She said softly, burying my face in his chest. Even though he had been in a different country he had found a way to be the perfect father role. Even if it was just a text message to wake up tell her he was okay and they won't be able to talk that night. He tried - that's all that mattered. Not alot of people did try with her.

"I missed you too." Will mumbled, rubbing her back. "Let's go out and get something to eat." He suggested. Athena nodded eagerly. Together they walked outside towards a Topkick. "I got it recently." Will informed Athena as they got in. Athena smiled a bit, it was her dream car. "Where to?" He asked.

"McDonalds!" Athena declared. Will laughed as he remembered the deal they had made. Whenever he came to visit the pair would only eat food that they really shouldn't. What with Athena being in a strictly healthy eating environment and Will being a soldier it was a rare treat. They joked around with one another, ignoring the slight tension between them. It was always there when Will came back.

Her eyes opened slowly, her eyelids immediately screwing back up to avoid the bright light. Athena let out a groan before slowly opening them - allowing them to adapt to the light in the room. Her entire body ached for some reason, a stinging sensation throughout her bones. She sat up, wincing as her body protested, as she frowned at the room. It was a typical hospital wing styled room, the beds were made of metal though. Not to mention the size of them. Everything was a bit harsher and rougher than a hospital...where was she though? "You're finally awake." A voice spoke as a man appeared.

He had dark hair, cut neatly. He had the beginnings of a beard and mustache with salt and pepper grains, he wore a smart shirt, trousers and a lab coat. Even under the lab coat you could see the ripple of his muscles as he moved. "What is this place? Who are you?" Athena spoke quickly, a nervous habit. He just sighed as he checked her bandages on her wrists.

"You are very lucky to be alive." He scolded, his fingers brushing over her bruises and a few casts she had from broken bones. "You were out for 2 weeks. You did wake up a few times but you were too pumped with morphine to remember." He informed Athena as he gave her a scolding look. "You humans never cease to amaze me with your habits." He bit out. "As for your questions, I am Ratchet and you are on a military base. I saw you jump so I decided to ensure your health gets up to scratch. Only a few people know you're here." Athena nodded a bit, going to get off of the berth. "No. Stay put. The morphine is preventing you feel any major pain, getting up will only prevent healing." Ratchet spat.

"But I'm bored." Athena groaned, crossing her arms stubbornly as she glared up at him. "What am I supposed to do while I'm here?"

"Read this and stop bothering me. I'm not here to babysit you." Ratchet growled, throwing several text books down on the berth. They were all related to medical procedures and the human anatomy. Athena was about to complain before he stalked off to the desk at the end of the room. With nothing left to do she began reading the books, muttering insulting phrases about the grumpy medic under her breath. She was sure her hearing was messed up by the morphine because it almost seemed like the medic had laughed at one of the most vicious ones. No human could have that good hearing, that was a fact.