A/N: Ready for the next chapter!?

Don't own transformers. But I do own Nathaniel :D

Warnings: a little mention of abuse

Chapter 1

Present Day On The Autobot Ship.

Jazz, the Third Commander of Optimus' team, was carefully watching Ironhide teach the scouts about weapons. There was nothing else to do unless Optimus gets a break in the Allspark case, though there was none for five orns now. Jazz and Prowl separated; Prowl stayed on Cybertron with a team, searching for anymore Autobots and energon before they caught back up. Jazz went with Optimus on the mission, he didn't want to stay on his home planet knowing that everything was destroyed.

Prime's team consisted of: Jazz, Ironhide(the weapons specialist), Ratchet(the medic), Bumblebee( the scout), Arcee, Smokescreen(another scout), and of course, Optimus. Jazz pushed himself off the wall and walked around. He had found Ratchet in the medbay going over medical supplies and Arcee was practicing her battle skills. He knocked on Optimus' office door before it opened to allow himself in. Optimus was looking at the reports, so something must've popped.

"We may not have got confirmation but there is a key that can lead us to the Allspark," Prime said, as if Jazz had been with him the entire time.

"Where can we find the key?" Jazz asked without realizing his was gollowing Prime out to where the others were at.

"I'm not sure." Prime stopped at the doorway, he looked over at the two scouts, pondering whether or not it was time to send them on a solo mission."Bumblebee. Smokescreen."

"Yes, sir." Bumblebee and Smokescreen immediately went in front of Jazz and Optimus quickly, standing at attention. Silently, Jazz chuckled to himself. The two young mech scouts were skilled and has the ability to go on solo missions; they were just itching at them to have the chance. They really wanted to prove themselves to the team.

"We have a confirmation of a key that would help us in the war," Prime said." We need the two of you to go to the destination, tell us what you found, and report back." The two scouts listened to every word that Optimus was ordering them. "Do not engage in the Decepticons. If there is any trouble contact us."

"Yes, sir."

Optimus smiled. "Very well. Good look on your mission."

_(Jazz Transition)_

On Earth

Sixteen year old, Nathaniel Peters, tried to zone out whatever it is his friend, Sam Witwicky was talking about. The two weren't popular at school nor were they outcasts, they just remained in the middle. Sam was a nerd, well, at least in science, history and math and tried his hardest to get with girls. Especially with Mikaela Banes, and to be honest, Nathaniel thinks he should just give up. On Nathaniel's side, girls always lined up for him...he didn't date any of them. He is gay and he found none of the guys at the school interesting.

"So, I am getting a car tomorrow after History," Sam said. "Wanna tag along?"

"So you could rub the car in my face?" Nathaniel asked, as he picked at his sandwich. Sam nodded. "Might as well."

"Anyways, how are things going?" Sam asked. Nathaniel bit his lip; things at home are not going good. He just found out that his parents weren't his parents at all when he overheard the conversation between them and Epps and Lennox. It didn't really bother him; they were abusive. Physically, emotionally, mentally...it was a struggle of keeping himself from not to break. The only reason Sam knows that he was going through an abusive home was when the hospital called Sam's parents about his situation.

"Same as always," he sighed. "Abusive as always; found out I'm not their biological son."

Sam took a sip of his water. "You know you can stay with us, right?"

"I know." Nathaniel looked down. His mind was swirling with thoughts. The conversation that he overheard made him curious, made him question who exactly he really is. To start off, he is adopted; more likely a force adoption. Second, his adopted father talked about him as if he wasn't human at all. 'Liquid metal body.' That was what his adopted father said. The only question is: what the hell is that?

_(Jazz Transition_

Once school was over, Nathaniel bolted quickly before Sam could even catch up to him. He went to Epps place to try and get some answers, fortunately he was home. He knocked on the door a few times before Epps answered. "Nathan," Epps said with a smile, "come in."

Nathaniel went in. "I need to talk to you, Epps."

Epps face grew serious. "Are they hurting you again?"

Nathaniel winced. Of course, Epps would know which meant Lennox would know as well. He knew they were trying their best to protect him, but they are at a stand-stop, after al, his adopted father is their boss. "It's more emotional abuse now," he said casual. Epps sucked on his teeth, indicating that he hated how the young one talked as it was alright. "It's not about the abuse. It's about what I overheard."

"About being adopted? Or who you really are?"

"Both."

A/N: What do you think Epps will tell him?