Yo everyone! Just wanted to tell you, I got a pic of Shadowdusk on my dA account now (THough it's only one of many idea's I have for her appearance).

Jasper, Jack's POV

I shoved my hands in my pockets as I quickly turned into one of the stores along Main Street. I gave a hasty 'hello' to the woman at the counter before passing by and going into the restroom.

I was thankfull to find it empty and I went over to one of the sinks, removing my dark sunglasses.

I felt my heart ache.

Instead of blue-grey eyes, I had bright blue optics. They quietly clicked and whirred as they adjusted to the slightly dim lighting, and I squirmed uncomfortably.

I'd first found out earlier that morning, it had taken all my restraint to keep from screaming.

Then I fell into a slight depression after that, the whole rest of the morning I'd sat infront of the window, staring out at the forest.

Mom had come home, and when she hugged me, Shadowdusk had become enraged and a searing pain had went through me.

I ignored Shadowdusk's apologies, and there I was, staring at my new eyes.

I glanced down at my pocket when my cellphone began to ring. I pulled it out, flipping it open.

"Hello?"

"Jack, where are you? Your mom says you left for a walk, we need to get to base."

It was Arcee.

I smiled slightly. Arcee's voice always made me feel better, reminding me of my family and her.

"Oh! Yeah, sorry 'Cee, I forgot that you were gonna pick me up. I'll meet you on Main Street, is that okay?"

"Yeah, I'm on my way."

I flipped my phone shut, shoving it back into my pocket. I then sighed as I placed my sunglasses back on.

I headed back out of the restroom and shop, sitting on the curb and watching for Arcee.

My optics adjusted now and then, easily able to follow each passing car, no matter how fast. It was strange, but I was quickly getting use to it.

But now and then...bits and pieces of my nightmares would flash before me. The blood, and the sense of dread.

Arcee pulled up, holoform getting off and moving towards me.

"Come on, we gotta get going."

I just nodded, silently climbing on as her holoform vanished. She revved her engine and took off.

"Moonsoul...Moonsoul, answer me. I am sorry! I truely am!...MOONSOUL!"

I flinched as her voice became harsh and angry, and I could feel pricks of pain go along my spine like thorns. But I continued to ignore Shadowdusk, letting my mind wander.

The change was doen now, yet I'd still feel pain now and then, and I'd thrown up blood earlier that morning. She wanted to remind me that I was 'hers' now, that I'd lost my freedom and was losing my sanity to her.

"Jack?"

I glanced down at Arcee's rear view mirror.

"Yeah?"

"Is something wrong? You seem distracted." She asked, and I shook my head.

"No, nothing's wrong Arcee. Just tired today, I'll be fine." I said dissmissivly. She let the subject drop, but I saw her slightly adjust her mirrors to 'look' at me.

Autobot base, 3rd POV

Everyone looked over as Arcee and Jack entered the base.

Jack quickly got off Arcee, shifting the dark sunglasses he wore so that his eyes hid behind them. The 'bots were concerned when they saw how pale the boy was, and for the first time noticed that his hair was strangely longer and tipped in dark red.

Jack went up onto the deck where Raf and Miko sat, and he dissregarded their worried looks as he sat on the couch.

"Hey Jack? You look sorta...sick." Miko hesitantly said. Jack shrugged.

"I don't know why, I feel fine."

A complete and utter lie. Shadowdusk was screaming in his head, and he was fighting to desperately keep from crying tears of blood. He hid his trembling hands and fought to keep his breathing steady as sharp knives pierced his spine and stomach.

"And dude, what's with the sunglasses?"

Jack simply shrugged, shutting his eyes...no, optics, tightly.

But even with them closed, he could still see blood and feel pain and dread.

Jack fought down the nausia, forcing the bile back down his throat as everyone slowly went back into their daily routines.

"Moonsoul, answer me!"

'Fine! Here's your answer, Shadowdusk. Now shut the frag up! You've ruined my damn life, isn't that enough?' I replied sharply in my mind.

I nearly screamed when pain split my mind and tore at my chest.

"DON'T YOU DARE SPEAK TO YOUR MOTHER LIKE THAT! I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO RUIN YOUR LIFE, I AM PROTECTING YOU!"

I curled up on the couch on my side, twitching slightly as Shadowdusk's anger lashed out, and the feeling of knives slashed at my spine.

I sighed, what harm would a little nap do? Excluding the horrible nightmares, that is.

Sleep slowly engulfed me and I drifted off.

Dream, Jack's POV

Tendril's of blood lashed around me. I was bound, and when I tried to scream, blood filled my mouth and choked the words.

"Monster..."

"Freak..."

I whimpered as the words were whispered to me, who was talking? Why were they saying these things?

"Dissapear..."

"Beautiful insanity~" It whispered in a sing-song voice.

"NO!"

Dream end, Jack's POV

My optics snapped open, and I found myself staring at the ceiling, panting.

I quickly sat up and looked around, realizing I was still at Autobot base, and the room was empty. My mom's car sat to the side, and I had a blanket covering me. Everyone must have left the room so I could rest.

I realized I was trembling, and I cursed, forcing my body to calm down.

I was really going insane...Wasn't I...