My god you people are making me a happy little writer! xD
I made myself a little depressed...as to why; I ended up watching about fifty Prowl tribute videos on youtube...

:sighs: Oh Prowlie, why'd you have to go?!?!

But than I cheered myself up by dancing like a crazy person to Caramelldansen!
XD!!

Ahem...anyway, this chapter is definitely going to be Jazz/Tai bonding because it's sweet and fluffy and mushy and all that good stuff!!
Any credit to Youngling Bumblebee goes to the best Author on Fanfiction Karategal! She is incredibly talented and I suggest you go read her works if you haven't already!

But anyway,

Onward!

Chapter 18

Once again, my hair is falling out!

'Altmode,altmode,altmode...' Blurr muttered to himself as he drove by dealership after dealership.

He had been searching all night for one...one that just screamed Tatyana. He only hoped she wasn't too angry with him for just leaving her there.

'Chevy.' A pause. 'No.'

'Ford.' Another pause. 'Noway!'

'VMW.' It didn't even take a pause for the speedster to reach a decision about that one. 'Slagtotheno!'

After a couple more miles, he came across a Dodge dealership...he slowed down and got a good look at the cars there gleaming in the lights that were all around. Making sure there were no humans around, he transformed and tip toed as quietly as he could to the middle of the car lot.

'Hmm...whichoneshouldIgowith?' he muttered to himself again, his scanners looking up the information about all the cars.

The Viper was the fastest one there but it was way too small...he had to find one that was fast but could fit Psyche as well. Tai didn't like leaving her behind whenever they went anywhere.

The Challenger was fast and bigger but the backseat wasn't roomy enough for the giant dog. Also they didn't have it in the bright blue color that he knew Tai really liked and that he really liked.
He's always been a bright blue color even back on Cybertron all those Vorns ago.

The Magnum was roomy and fast but it didn't seem to fit Tai's style very well...it also did not come in the bright blue color.

He turned and saw one that made his optics light up with delight.
It was a 2010 Dodge Charger SRT8 concept...it was perfect. It had four hundred and twenty five horsepower...he could make it go faster...and it was roomy enough for Psyche to be comfortable. Not to mention it was bright sky blue with silver racing stripes.

With a smirk on his faceplates, he scanned the vehicle. 'ThiswillimpressTai...Andshutthosetwoslaggersup!'

He got a look at his new robot form in the giant windows of the dealership building. He was still tall but now he was a more bulky than he was before with the Dart. His shoulders were curvier and so were his large arms. With a major sense of pride, he noticed the large silver Autobot symbol still painted on his chest plates.

Feeling satisfied, he tip toed back to the highway and transformed. He felt lighter and faster...just the way he liked it and with that, he sped away in search of his comrades and the young girl who he cared about the most in his life.

It was three in the morning by the time everyone got back to the Autobot base. The human were completely drained from fatigue as they clambered out of the vehicles.
The twins transformed back into their robot modes along with their comrades and looked around, very impressed.

'Not bad!' Sunstreaker commented, plopping down on the big couch with a sigh from his vents.

'A bot could get used to this!' Sideswipe agreed, sitting next to his brother.

Tai climbed out of Jazz, yawning loudly and stretching with such force she almost fell over. Luckily Jazz was right behind her and she fell on his foot.

'You all are welcome to stay the night if you wish too.' Optimus reassured them all, noticing the tired eyes and yawns of their human friends.

'Sounds great...' Epps yawned widely. 'You staying Lennox?'

'I can't...' Lennox said through a yawn. 'I promised Sarah I'd be home tonight...'

'I'll take you home Major..' Ironhide offered, transforming back into the Topkick and opening the door.

'Thanks Ironhide...' He said with a grateful smile.

After saying goodnight to everyone, he stopped at Tai. 'He'll come back...try not to worry.' He placed his hands on the girl's slim shoulders in a big brother type of gesture.

Tai smiled and punched his shoulder playfully. 'I'll try not too...'

With a smile, Lennox got into Ironhide and the two of them drove off into the night.

Bumblebee had kicked the twins off the couch so the humans would have a comfortable place to recharge. Both of the twins grumbled as they pouted, obviously upset that a few mere humans were more important than they were.

'Thanks Bee.' Sam muttered, curling up onto his side with Mikaela curled up next to him.

'You're welcome Sam.' Bumblebee clicked in reply.

Tai looked back to where her cousin, her new best friend, and Bumblebee were. Jealously and sadness gripped at her, making her chest hurt a little.

'Where are you Blurr?' She said softly, looking out the base door. A large shadow suddenly engulfed her and she looked behind her. Optimus stood there with a concerned but kind look on his faceplates.

'It is very late Tatyana...you look very tired...' He kneeled down and held out his hand. She climbed into it and held onto his thumb as he stood up.

'I don't know if I can sleep...' She said softly, leaning her head on his thumb. 'What if something happened to Blurr?'

Optimus smiled at how much this young human cared for her guardian...she really did have, what the humans called, a heart of gold. Especially when she took that injury for Sam. 'I'm sure he is just fine.' He assured her, placing her on the couch where Epps, Sam, Mikaela, Maggie, and Glen were all asleep. He found it amusing at how humans all had different sleeping positions.

Sam was asleep on his stomach, his mouth wide open. Mikaela was curled on her side, her dark hair covering her face as she breathed softly. Epps was on his back, his hands folded on his stomach as he snored softly. Maggie was on her back as well but her arms were above her head as she mumbled in her sleep. Glen was spread out in a very odd position as he snored loudly...that made Optimus chuckle softly.

Humans were very fascinating and amusing creatures.

'Try to get some recharge, Tatyana.' He said with a gentle smile. 'I'm sure he'll be back by morning.'

Tai managed a smile and laid down, her hands behind her head. 'Thanks O.P...' She yawned closing her eyes and than curled on her side. She smiled when she felt a large finger brushing her hair comfortingly before she slipped into the world of sleep.

When I was walking up the stairs, I saw a man who wasn't there.

He wasn't there again today.

I wish...I wish...He'd go away.

That had been Tai's favorite poem when she was growing up in the foster system. Because of the death that haunted her dreams every night for ten years...all she saw in her dreams was her father's dead body...his wide unseeing eyes...blood pouring from the open wound on his chest and from his lips...

Feeling a faint breeze brushing over her, she opened her eyes.

She didn't know where she was...all she saw were trees. It was overcast, gloomy and gray...not looking like it was gonna rain but it wasn't going to clear up anytime soon either.

A sudden ungodly explosion rattled her ear drums causing her to look behind her in alarm.

Her eyes widened.

She saw Sam and herself...hiding behind a fallen tree trunk.

And when she looked at what they were watching, she felt like her heart had stopped.

There was Optimus in battle with not one...not two...but three huge Decepticons. The sound of ripping metal and gunfire echoed through the tree as the brave Autobot leader leaped onto the shoulders of the tallest one there and using two glowing energon swords, tore his face to shreds.

Optimus was incredibly dented and scratched as he staggered to his feet.

'Sam! Tatyana!' He yelled. 'Where are you?!?'

But before either of the dream versions of her and her cousin could respond, a beastly looking Con appeared behind him...and stabbed him from behind. The long sword like gun tore through the Autobot commanders spark...before unleashing a large fireball.

Tai just stood there in shock and terror when she saw Optimus fall to the ground like a ragdoll.

She vaguely heard her dream self screaming hysterically, trying to get to him but Sam held her back and they took off running.

'NO!' She heard herself scream. 'NO! Let me go! DADDY!'

But Optimus's optics went dark as he reached towards her before going completely limp.

She jerked awake with a loud gasp, sitting up. She had her mouth covered as she breathed heavily as to not wake the others.

Sweat was beading on her forehead and dripping down her face as she realized that she wasn't dreaming anymore, she tried to gain control of her breathing as she sat Indian style, her aching head in her hands.

'It was a dream...' She muttered to herself. 'A horrible...dream...' She really wished Blurr was here but the day's events rushed back at her and she felt tears coming to her eyes.

'What is wrong with me?' She whispered to herself as she angrily brushed the hot tears falling down her cheeks. 'Why am I so damn weak?'

She climbed down the couch carefully, landing on her feet on the stone floor gracefully. She needed air...and a bush.

After running to the outside area, she found a bush and released the contents of her stomach onto the ground.

Why had she screamed Daddy to Optimus? Who in the flip was that pointy looking guy?

She had so many questions but not a single answer. Yet she was craving comfort like no ones business. Who could she go to?

Not Bumblebee...that would be weird.

Not Ratchet.

Definitely not Sunstreaker or Sideswipe.

She didn't want to disturb Optimus...he had enough to worry about.

Than it hit her like a freight train.
Jazz.

Using her cell phone as a flashlight, she headed back inside and down the incredibly large hallway to his quarters. Noticing the door was slightly ajar, she pushed it open with amazing strength and tip toed inside.

There was a very large desk against the far wall which was cluttered with data pads and what appeared to be c.d.'s. A large desk lamp about the size of household lamp was lighting up the room where she saw the silver mech on his back in a deep recharge.

She noticed all over the walls were various posters ranging from earth bands to bands that were obviously from Cybertron. He had taken to earth customs rather quickly but that wasn't surprising at all.
As she made her way over to Jazz, she smacked her knee on something rather hard. Oh that sucked and blew so badly!

She bit down on her arm to muffle her shrieks of pain as she stamped her foot.

'Tai?' Jazz's voice asked groggily.

She froze, her blue eyes wide as she turned around. 'What's up?' She asked in a strained voice.

'Wha' you doin' here?' He asked, sitting up and raising his visor.

'Oh...well..I was just...ummm...' She didn't know what to say, she suddenly felt incredibly stupid.

'Was it a nightmare?' He asked gently picking her up in his clawed hand and bringing her up to his recharge berth.

She looked up at him sharply. 'That obvious huh?'

'Bumblebee used to have'em all the time when he was small.' Jazz shrugged. 'He'd be the same way...Wanna talk about it?'

Tai looked up at her crush, her blue eyes meeting his blue optics. 'Something...happened in my dream...' She said softly. 'Something bad...'

'Like bad bad or horrifically bad?' He asked, seeming interested and concerned.

'Second one.' She said. 'Too Optimus.'

'Babe, it was jus' a dream...' He gently placed a claw against her cheek. 'Jus' a dream...nothin' is gonna happen to the big boss bot.'

'I know...but it seemed so real...it was like watching my Dad die all over again.' She looked down, her shoulders shaking in fear.

Jazz couldn't stand to see his Tai like this; He loved it when they would dance around like two crazy people or when she would show off her gymnastic skills, which was incredibly impressive to say the least. She had a great sense of humor, she was sharp, and she was incredibly witty.

'Hey...' He gently scooped her up in his clawed hands, holding her front of his face. She looked up, a few tears leaking from her eyes and trailing down her face. 'Nothin' is going to happen...I promise.'

With a shaking breath, she leaned her forehead against his warm glowing visor and closed her eyes. 'Sorry you had to see me like this dude...' She muttered, once again wiping the tears away from her face.

'Don' worry about it...' He reassured her.

Than something happened...something totally unexpected..ish. Tai leaned forward and pressed her lips to Jazz's metal ones, being careful not to slice her lip open. That would be a moment ruiner.

Jazz's optics widened when he felt her soft lips on his...knowing he couldn't kiss back like full on 'making out' as the humans called it, he carefully puckered his own and relished the feeling.

His spark was going crazy with happiness.

It felt like an eternity before she pulled away and smiled an embarrassed smile.

'I've been wanting to do that for a while...' She said with an air of cheekiness.

Jazz was too stunned to reply, he just fell back on the berth with a weird metallic sigh. Tai was still clutched against his chest and she laughed.

'Night Jazz!' She laughed, snuggling on his chassis, the warmth from his spark making her feel incredibly relaxed.
It was like being on a large heating pad.

'Yeah...' He muttered, going back into recharge for some much needed dream sequences.

With a grin at her new found love, Tai fell back asleep but this time something different happened. Her dreams, for the first time in a decade, weren't full of despair and fear.
Instead it was about a certain silver mech, and it was that moment that Tai knew...she was meant to be with him.

Sweet!

Chapter 18 already done!

The fluff was so hilarious to write for some reason, I was just laughing hysterically which made my Dad stare at me like I was insane! I hope you all liked the mushy, romantic goodness that was Tai and Jazz!

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