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

"Hello" Person talking.

"Hello" Cybertronian talking.

"Hello" Talking through the bond.

I looked at the girls, they were back to being puppies and had snuggled to sleep on my chest. Just like they would with 'Hide.

Wow, that shows I think a lot. I smiled and gently stroked them, then my Bondmate walked in. He looked cleaner so I guessed he had been to the wash racks.

Ironhide's POV
I smiled when I saw the three of them snuggled up, they looked adorable together. And from the happiness I felt, they had finally created a bond. I was happy for them, I walked over and gently stroked the dogs who sighed in content in their sleep. Jadey even purred, I smiled and got into the berth and pulled the cover up so we were all covered.

Ratch and I shared a warm kiss before we both slipped into a peaceful recharge.

Jade's POV
I woke up early the next morning first.
The others looked so peaceful in their sleep so I didn't want to disturb them so I quietly got off the berth, after shaking the fluff off my fur I walked out. Thanks to Que he had installed a cat flap that me and Bex used, yes we're dogs but it's easier to get through. Especially if you need to use the toilet, I decided to go outside for a bit for some fresh air. I decided to avoid the roads as I didn't want to get hit by a car again.

Poor daddy was Sparkbroken, he almost gave up fighting off his depression. And I'll admit that scared me, shuddering I quickly got that thought out of my head and began my adventure. I wondered around, I wish I was paying more attention on how to get back. I looked up...I was in a woods that smelled unfamiliar so...I'm lost. Then I heard someone coming, it was a mother father and a little girl wearing a pink coat, red tights and pink shoes.
"Mommy look! A doggie!" the little girl said with a smile and came towards me.
I backed away a little, where the hell was I?! I needed to get back to the others.
The girl smiled softly and said "Aww don't be scared..." she looked at my tag "Jade"
Her parents came over "Where did it come from?" the father asked.
It?!
Did this guy call me an 'It'? I let a small silent growl escape me.
The girl came over closer to me and reached out a small hand.
I didn't want to hurt the girl so I just sniffed her hand and backed away again, I remembered that I could use the bond I have with some of the others to find my way back. Why didn't I think of that before?
I sent a bond message to daddy that clearly said "FIND ME PLEASE!" Ok that was rather extreme but I detest being lost with strangers.
"Can we keep her mommy?" the girl asked.
What?! Keep me?! No f**king way!
I backed away more, I had to delay them as much as possible so daddy could find me.

Ironhide's POV
I got Jadey's bond message, I looked at Ratch and Becky who were still asleep. I got out our berth and walked quietly out, when I got outside I could sense Jadey. She was in the woods, rather far out as well.

Jade's POV
"Of course we can darling" the woman replied with a smile.
I growled.
The man came over.

I had to leave so...I did, I ran off.

Ironhide's POV
I walked into the woods and saw Jadey run out from some bushes, damn that was fast! Well she does have that sort of speed if she's scared or determined. I saw some strangers, ah that's why she ran off. I had to go after her before I lose her again.

Jade's POV
I could have sworn I saw daddy just a second ago, I stopped running and looked back. I could feel him near through the bond, I followed the bond.

Ironhide's POV
Before I could run, I felt and sensed her coming closer to where I was.

Jade's POV
Thank Primus! I see daddy.
I ran and jumped onto him, I barked in happiness and relief. My tail was in overdrive and I couldn't have been happier. He picked me up and cuddled me gently.

I licked his face, Primus I was so happy he was here!

Ironhide's POV
"Thank Primus you're ok Jadey" I said softly, I was concerned when I got her bond message. And thank Primus she didn't get ran over or took away.

I saw the family Jadey had ran from come over "Oh is Jade your dog?" the man asked.

I nodded.

"Aw but daddy I wanted her" the girl moaned.

"You can't sweetheart, Jade already has an owner" the man replied softly, Primus they're too soft with that kid.

"But I want her!" the girl moaned and start crying.

Me and Jadey shared a weary-yes Jadey had a weary look in her dog form-and looked back at the family "Wow, she's spoilt" Jadey said through the bond.

"Hmm, the parents are a too soft with her" I replied through the bond "let's just leave unnoticed"

Jadey giggled a little through the bond and I quietly backed away, I snuck back to base.
When we got back I got back into berth and placed Jadey on my chest, I could tell she was happy to be home. She licked my mouth and I smiled "I'm happy you're home too" I whispered softly.
Jadey snuggled up to me and licked my cheek.
I smiled and gave her a gentle kiss on the head, we both went back to sleep.

Moonlight's POV
The next morning Jadey and Becky were their normal selves again, I was beyond happy to see Jadey again after all this time. Although I was curious as to how she looked when she was younger, maybe I could ask both Jadey and Ironhide to see what they think. Well...Jadey agreed and Ironhide smiled, but he seemed rather cautious.

Ironhide's POV
I wasn't sure if Jadey would let 'Moon near her...but I was there as well. I know that 'Moon is her Carrier and all, but I didn't know if Jadey would trust her. It depended on what age 'Moon wanted to see her as, if she wanted to see Jadey as a one year old she would see that Jade might only trusts me "What age were you thinking of?" I asked her.
"I was thinking one" Moonlight replied with a smile.
I nodded.

Jadey was ok with it.
So we walk into Que's lab and he turned Jadey into a one year old, she was on all fours on the worktop.
"Awww" Moonlight said with a smile and went to pick her up.
As I thought Jade moaned and crawled to me and I picked her up.
I held her securely in my arms, she snuggled up to me and moaned a little.

I held her more protectively in my arms, just so she feels a bit safer as I do trust 'Moon. I'm sure Jadey will grow used to both 'Oly and 'Moon.

End of Chapter 45