Author's note: This chapter was written by me =D

"Hello" Autobot talking.

"Hello" Talking through the bond.

"Hello" Sparkling talk.

The vet got a needle that would put Jadey to sleep, I really didn't want this to happen, but I knew this had to be done. I gently held Jadey's paw and looked at the vet, I gave him a nod, I wasn't even going to try speaking.

The vet nodded solemnly and slowly injected Jadey.

I looked at Jadey as her eyes started to close "I..love you..daddy" she said weakly through the bond.

I gently stroked her head "I love you too Jadey" I replied softly through the bond.

If cats could smile, Jadey was doing that despite it being a weak smile, but that was all I could ask for from her. Her eyes closed and her breathing stopped, she's gone, my daughter's gone. The only reason I'm holding back on my emotions is because I don't like to cry in front of people, at least in front of humans, they don't need to see it in my opinion.

"I'm sorry" the vet said softly "you can take her home to give her a proper burial"

I nodded a little and gently picked Jadey up, she may be gone but that doesn't mean I'm not going to be gentle, I gave the vet a nod in thanks and walked out. I was Spark-broken, I may not look it on the outside but deep down I am, I'm very good at hiding my real emotions. I've done it for a very long time...and it's affected me more than anyone would know, I walked back to the base.

When I arrived I saw Becky and 'Osi waiting, they were in their human forms again, oh Primus this is going to be hard...

Osiris' POV

I was worried, I had felt an intense pain in my Spark then a void from Jadey, what had happened to her?

'Hide was holding Jadey in his arms, she wasn't moving...or breathing, oh no...

I looked at 'Hide "'Hide? W-What happened?" I asked softly.

'Hide looked down and gently placed Jadey on the soft carpet "She...she was hit by a car, the impact broke her spine" he replied quietly "the vet gave me two options, to give her painkillers, or..."

I knew what the other option had been, put Jadey to sleep, Primus that must have been such a hard decision for 'Hide. I think he made the right decision for Jadey, she would have been suffering and miserable, and I'd hate to see her suffering "Oh 'Hide" I whispered softly.

Rebecca's POV

I'm upset, but at the same time 'Hide made the right decision for Jadey, I'd have hated to see her suffering because she wouldn't have been able to move, I sniffed and gave 'Hide a hug "You made the right choice 'Hide" I said quietly through the bond.

'Hide nodded and hugged me back, he kissed my head and held me close.

I sniffed and snuggled into him.

'Hide gently rubbed my back.

I sniffed as a few tears escaped my eyes, I closed them.

When we ended our hug, 'Hide gently wiped my tears away and stroked my cheek.

I sniffed a little, I could see why Jadey loved having her cheek stroked by 'Hide, his hands were soft.

"It's gonna be ok, you know you can always find me if you need someone to cry to, ok?" 'Hide whispered softly.

I nodded a little and looked at Jadey, I knelt down and stroked her head, I sighed when I didn't hear her usual purr.

Osiris knelt down beside me and put an arm round me in comfort.

Ironhide's POV

I needed to go and tell the others, but I felt too Spark-broken to do it at the moment, I needed to let my emotions free. And I always do that with Sire, and at a stretch 'Steel and Ratch, I got to my feet "I'll be back soon" I said softly and walked up the hallway.

Trojan's POV

I was concerned, I felt the bond break with Jade, something must have happened to her. As I thought about it I heard the door knock "Come in!" I called.

'Hide walked in, Primus he looked Spark-broken, he crawled onto my berth and sat down on my lap.

I put my arms round him and held him close, I knew that 'Hide didn't show his emotions all that much, the only time he let his emotions free was when he was with me, 'Steel or Ratchet. I heard him beep and sniff, it was coming, he was going to let his emotions free. I held him closer "Aw son" I whispered softly.

'Hide snuggled up to me and finally started to cry, for the first time in a very long time.

I held him in my arms and kissed his helm.

'Hide beeped sadly and tucked his head under my chin as he cried.

I rocked him gently as I held him closer to me, he needed to let out his emotions, it might not do much good in the long run but at least he's letting it out now "What happened son?" I asked softly.

'Hide sniffed and curled up in my arms "Jade got hit by a car" he beeped and sobbed "it broke her spine...I-I took her to the vets and the vet looked her over" he sobbed again "he couldn't do anything for her...he gave me two options, give Jade painkillers...or..." he trailed off at the end and cried.

I knew then that the second option was to put Jade to sleep, Primus that must have been a hard decision for 'Hide, he and Jade had a close father/daughter relationship. Hell they were even similar in personality hard to believe, I couldn't even begin to imagine how hard that decision must have been for him "Oh son" I said softly and held him close "you made the right decision for Jade" I held his hand.

'Hide sniffed and beeped, he held my hand and held it close to his chest, he snuggled up to me more.

I gently kissed his helm and stroked his audio fin, I looked at the inside of his right arm where the 'scars' were, I knew that if any of us left him alone there was the possibility he could harm himself again. And I didn't want that to happen again, it was Spark-breaking to the see the first time he did it, knowing 'Hide he won't show that he's Spark-broken in front of the others. But behind closed doors as the humans say, it'll be a different story, 'Steel and I are the only ones who know about his depression. So we'll need to stay with him, I know for a fact he'll support Becky and not show that he's upset, me and 'Steel will support her as well. She is part of this family, and no doubt 'Osi will too. I looked at 'Hide who was resting on me, I smiled sadly and got the box of tissues, I took one out and gently wiped his cheeks and optics.

'Hide purred a little and closed his good optic.

I held him close and stroked his cheek, he's took this harder than anyone else on base, I knew it wasn't a good idea to leave him by himself. But if he does need time to himself, then we can check on him every hour, but mostly we won't leave him alone for too long. No way am I going to stand by and watch him fall into another depression.

End of Chapter 26