Nights

Sam sighed as he sat at the kitchen table. The clock's ticking was getting more annoying by the second and he feared that he'd be insane by the time Kale arrived. His mother was practically dancing with excitement. Oh, she couldn't wait for Kale and his friends to arrive. She'd spent half an hour talking about how well they used to get along with each other when they were younger and how much fun it would be to see them together again.

He couldn't bring himself to tell his mom that they hadn't gotten along since they'd both hit puberty. But they kept up the buddy buddy act around her because it'd kill her to see them fighting.

"Did you clean your room Sam?" Sam smiled at his mom. His room had pretty much stayed clean since he and Mikaela had gotten together.

"Yes, Mom, I cleaned my room." Judy nodded her head in satisfaction and turned back to the window. Kale should have been at the house by now. But if he was anything like Sam, then he probably stopped off somewhere to eat. Her worries were put to ease a few minutes later when the rumbling of an engine sounded from the drive way and a dark red van pulled up.

So it was with a smile, that Judy practically ran to the door with Sam fallowing behind her at a much slower pace. His mom could be happy enough for the both of them. He didn't really care if he got in trouble for his attitude or not. Kale could kiss his ass for all he cared. It was funny in a way. They had gotten along very well when they were younger but now they tended to fight like cats and dogs when they weren't around his mom.

That was the golden rule while Kale was at the house and both followed it. No fighting while his mom was around. So with the best fake smile he had, Sam greeted his cousin at the door with a hug and greeted his friends all four of them. He knew all of them. They were the same ones that had come with him for the past four or five years.

Ashley his girlfriend with her long blond hair that curled in a few places. Ronnie who looked Japanese but wasn't. Eddie whose skin was pale and his hair was long whose pale eyes spoke of things he didn't want to know about. Then there was Hector the only one he got along with. The poor boy was at least three years younger than Kale and his friends. He had dark hair kept up in cornrows. He was the only black friend that Sam had ever heard of, at least the only one that Kale had kept around.

"Hey there Sam," Kale said this with an equally fake smile on his face. Sam sighed as he and Kale shook hands; they hadn't hugged in years.

"Hey Kale. It's good to see you and your friends again. Think you'll ever come to visit without the groupies?" Kale smiled at him and shook his head.

"Nope. I gotta keep a head of you friend wise don't I?" Sam's smile slipped a bit when he heard that. He knew very well what his cousin meant. It was only when his mom cleared her throat that they stopped eyeing each other.

"Well, why don't you all come inside, and I'll get you something to drink." Kale smiled at Judy and nodded his friends muttering thank you behind him. Sam sighed as Kale and his friends made their way into the house and took seats around the living room. It wouldn't be long before they'd get annoyed with his mom and leave to go do something in town.

They'd go see a movie or something like that or at least that's what they'd tell his mother. As the last of Kale's friends entered the house, Sam shot a look at Bumblebee, who flashed his lights once, before he closed the door and joined his cousin.

"So where are you and your friends staying, Kale?" Judy asked this as she pulled a pitcher of tea out of the fridge.

"We're staying at the Days Inn on the other side of town. Dad let me barrow one of his credit cards." Sam snorted which caused Kale to send him a nasty look from his spot next to Ashley.

"Well that was nice of him. I hope you aren't planning on using it for a bunch of things you don't need." Kale and a few of his friends laughed. Sam shook his head and then caught Hector's eyes. He offered the boy a real smile which was returned reluctantly.

"So what are you guys going to do while you're here?" Judy asked as she walked into the living room with a tray balanced in her hands.

"Well, we plan on going swimming and then to the mall. We're thinking about going to Mission City too. We haven't been there yet." Judy nodded in approval as she sat the tray down on the coffee table.

"Well that sounds like a lot of fun."

"It should be huh Sam?"

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Bumblebee sat in silence. He, like his charge, was waiting for the arrival of his cousin. Though he himself didn't really understand what the big deal was or why Sam didn't seem to like the boy. He was related to Sam so he couldn't be all that bad. Then again, he knew better than to judge people by their family. All he had to do was look at Sunstreaker and Sideswipe or Mikaela to see that people weren't always like their family. But he still had to wonder how bad this Kale person could be.

After minutes of waiting, Bumblebee's sensors picked up the sound of another vehicle that was coming down the street. Not a minute later, a dark red van pulled up next to him in the drive way. Five people exited the vehicle not long after it had come to a stop. Four males and one female. Bumblebee sat quietly as they passed in front of him.

He was taking in everything about them that he could. The one he could only assume was Kale because Sam's mom hugged him moments later shocked him. The resemblance with Sam was there. He had the same build his limbs were long and lanky but he didn't look as clumsy. His hair was the same shade of brown and it was longer and spiked up in a few places. His eyes were brown to but not the same warm color that Sam's were.

His eyes held a promise of something he couldn't figure out. Then, for some unknown reason, a silent shiver passed through his systems. He had a bad feeling about this group of humans and his bad feeling only grew a few seconds later when Sam looked at him. He did the only thing he could do at the moment: he flashed his lights once before Sam shut the front door.

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Hours later, after Kale and his entourage had left to go back to their rooms at the Days Inn, Sam sat at his desk his laptop open in front of him. His music was turned down low and all the lights in his room were off. The only light was coming from his computer screen and the moon outside. Sam sighed as he looked at his buddy list. He was waiting for Miles to get on; he usually did around this time of night. The name 'miles-to-go' lit up on the list and seconds later a chat box popped up on his screen.

Miles: Hey Sam.

Sam rolled his eyes at Miles' brightly colored text of red, orange, yellow, and green. Every time they talked, Sam felt like a Skittle had thrown up on Miles letters. Not that he had ever told his friend that. He himself preferred the deep greens, browns and black of his own words.

Sam: Hi Miles.

Miles: So how was day one. Was Kale an ass like he usually is?

Sam: Of course. He bought his friends with him. Again.

Miles: Of course. He has come visiting alone since he turned thirteen. So how many did he bring this time?

Sam: Four. Ashley, Ronnie, Eddie, and Hector.

Miles: Well at least with Hector its like he only bought three. Why does he bring that kid? He's only like fourteen right?

Sam smiled. Miles liker Hector too. It was hard not to really. The kid was goofy and kind. Hector tended to spend a lot of time with him and Miles when kale would drag him along.

Sam: Fourteen or fifteen I think. As for why he brings him I think it to keep his sister in line. You know threaten the younger and all that. Hector too good a kid to be involved in all this. If we're lucky they won't try anything.

Miles: You have a feeling don't you?

Sam: Ya. A bad one. We can only hope though. I mean he's already causing trouble.

Miles: True. So what do we do if they decide to play dirty?

Sam: Not sure yet? It depends on how they act.

Miles: If worse come to worse we could always ask Optimus and the others for help.

Sam stared at the screen for a second. That was so not an option it wasn't even funny.

Sam: No.

Miles: Well why not man? I mean I bet they'd be more than willing. Optimus did say that he owes you.

Sam: You know very well the danger it'll put them in if we tell them.

Miles: You keep to many secrets Sam.

Sam: You know damn well that there are no secrets between us Miles. They're impossible to Keep for long.

Miles: I didn't mean from me Sam. I meant from the Autobots. You keep to many secrets from them.

Sam shook his head. He had to keep his secrets. It was one of the only things that kept him safe anymore.

Sam: You know the rules as well as I do Miles. We CAN NOT tell anyone even the Autobots.

Miles: I know man but I feel bad hiding things from Prowl. And I wasn't talking about that secret. I know the rules as well as you do. You pounded them into my head remember. The official rules and your rules. I know what I can and can't do.

Sam: I know you do Miles but I just want to keep them safe and as for that secret it only bothers me when it's … well … you know.

Miles: Ya but you should still tell them. I mean come on its not normal. Even for us. What if it doesn't get any better as time goes on. I'd hate to see you killed by something so stupid.

Sam: Miles a little bit of left over energy isn't going to kill me. It just has to work itself out.

Miles: You seem so sure man. I wish I could believe that it was harmless but come on you were covered in those freaky ass markings. And they glowed. An you smelled. We couldn't hunt cause everything could smell you.

Sam: It wasn't that bad Miles. And the smell went away. So did the glowing. Dam it Miles now I feel like a nightlight. You son of a bitch.

Miles: Oh cry me a river. And you did look like a nightlight. You smelled like ozone. You know kinda like a storm.

Sam: Yes, Miles. I know what I smelled like thank you very much.

Miles: OMG!!

Sam: What now Miles?

Miles: Could you see Prowl's reaction to finding out what we are.

Sam had to stop a moment to think about that one. The image of Prowl that filled his head was amusing at best but not really as amusing as Miles probably found it.

Sam: Ratchet would nuttier us for making him crash.

Miles: lol He would too. He's a bitter old guy.

Sam: Not really. He's just busy all the time and doesn't get a lot of peace. He's kinda like Optimus. He likes to get away from the madness every once in a while. He likes the quiet.

Miles: True. So when are we going out again? I'm getting fidgety and I really want to hunt.

Sam: I'm not sure Miles. Soon maybe. Whenever we can get away from over protective guardians and parents.

Miles: How soon?

Sam: After Kale and his friends leave.

Miles: Okay. You promise?

Sam smiled a little and began to type his response when another box opened on his screen. Sam smirked as he looked at Bumblebee's message.

Bumblebee: It's 1:30.

Sam: So?

Bumblebee: So it's one thirty in the morning. Go to bed.

Sam: Why?

Bumblebee: Because it's late.

Sam: It's early if you look at it the other way.

Bumblebee: Saaaaaaaaammmmm. Go to bed please. I don't want to spent half an hour trying to wake you up in the morning.

Sam: What are you my mother?

Bumblebee: No.

Sam: Then stop worrying.

Bumblebee: Sammmmmm!!

Sam: Okay Bee. I'll go to bed in a few minutes just let me say goodbye to Miles.

Bumblebee: Okay.

Sam: Night Bee.

Bumblebee: Night Sam.

Sam: I'll see you in the morning.

Sam smiled as he closed the box before Bumblebee could reply. He snorted seconds when his eyes landed on his chat box with Miles. It looked like a Skittle had thrown up on his screen. Miles had covered the box with texts in the biggest size available.

Sam: Miles shut the hell up I'm still here.

Miles: Sorry it's just you weren't answering.

Sam: Ya well I was getting chewed out by Bee. He was telling me to go to bed.

Miles: Really Prowl was doing the same thing. I just managed to get him to leave me alone faster.

Sam: How did you do that?

Miles: I'm still doing it. I'm ignoring him. Every time he sends me a message I close the box without answering.

Sam couldn't help it. He sat back in his seat and had a good laugh. He could see Miles doing that and he knew that Prowl was probably getting really annoyed.

Sam: I'm gonna go to bed Miles. Bee's right it is late.

Miles: Or early depending on how you look at it.

Sam: I told him that. I'm gonna go to bed. I'll see you tomorrow Miles.

Miles: K Bye Sam.

Sam: Bye Miles and talk to Prowl before he goes on the fritz.

Miles: I will.

Sam smiled as he closed the box and turned off his computer. Sam stood up and stretched a huge yawn escaping as he did. Shaking his head a bit to clear it, Sam looked out his window and smiled. He knew that Miles and many others were looking at the same moon. And all of them together would pray the same things. A prayer that everyone of his kind had always known.

"Goodnight great moon. Watch over your own as they sleep. For you're our keeper and you shall forever be. The wolves love you as you love them. We wish to be with you always. For you our silver mother are our reason. Keep us safe and loved as we love you."

Sam sighed as his head hit his pillow and what seemed to be seconds later he fell asleep. The moon singing her sweet lullaby in his ears.

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This chapter has been edited Thanks postpossibly.

--Review thanks--

SkyHighFan: First reviewer congrats. I got a story with your review huh. I really didn't fit an at high school either. I was and still am an anime nerd but I had a group of good friends. I never got into any fights and I wasn't picked on. I was annoyed by the farmers who wanted to date me.

Elita One: Not really and I love wolves. I want to see fanart for this one but it's not likely. Maybe someone on lj can draw? I'll have to see.

blood shifter: I'm actually doing this one Shattered Glass, Novo (the sequel to a different way) which will be out soon, a story called Hailstorm and a One shot collection fic. Primus I'm a busy person.

Wirewolf: I know FanfictionWriter83729 has one but it hasn't been posted on yet. Only the first chapters done but it's still pretty good. I'll send you the link if you want it.

black dragon: Well wait no longer. Here's chapter two.

loopylouise123: I'm glad you liked the start. I only really have the middle and ending planned so I'm kinda winging the first few chapters. Though this story might go kinda fast. I'm not quite sure.

Library Drone SAR: Well thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

Casamora: Yes yes it was. I was waiting for someone to notice. So can you tell me where the other characters come from. I love supernatural crossovers with things. I'm actually trying to kill a vampire idea for a transformers story.

Creeno: Well he might. Just not literally. Several things are going to be eating him (so to speak) later.

MapleFlavored: Of course you can't go wrong with werewolves. They kick ass. And you'll have to wait and see.

Firelizard Tamer: I'm glad you like the pairings. Yes jazz and Mikaela would click. Kale and his 'pack' aren't a good thing or maybe they are. Who knows. Well I do but I can't ruin the surprise. And you'll just have to wait and see. Wow I had to read your review three times to get everything.

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