Usual disclaimer: I don't own Transformers Animated, or the song. Riella belongs to T'Reilani.

"WHY?" Riella pounded her fists against Prowl's chest and wailed. The pain shot through her spark like a knife. She felt it when their master, Yoketron, had died. Even though Prowl and her were there when he died, it hurt her when he died. She felt it. "Riella..shhh. It will be OK. We'll be OK. Trust me." Prowl whispered, rubbing her back as he wrapped his arms around her. She pushed them away and screamed, "TRUST YOU? TRUST YOU? BECAUSE I TRUSTED YOU I FEEL MORE PAIN!" Riella fell to her knees, her hand on her chest. "Riella, are you OK?" Prowl asked softly, carefully leaning her against him, letting her tears fall on his chest. She seemed like she was having a hard time getting air. Prowl held her. "Ow..my spark..feels like it's...s-shattering. Please..s-sing something. I'm..t-tired." She gasped softly, snuggling into his chest, the warmth of his spark comforting her. Prowl sighed and started to sing.

This is a crazy world
These can be lonely times
It's hard to know who's on your side
Most of the time

Riella remembered the time where Prowl had saved her, took her in, helped her, became friends with her. He was a really good friend. Yoketron was like a father to both of them. Tears flowed from her optics. Sighing against Prowl, as he sang into her audios.

Who can you really trust
Who do you really know
Is there anybody out there
Who can make you feel less alone
Some times you just can't make it on your own

The memory of her almost death filled her processor. She shuddered as she remembered the rocks hitting her, the punches, the mech's hand around her throat, slowly crushing her. Then, Prowl rushing to her rescue. Holding her in his arms, warming her, comforting her. In a sense, loving her.

If you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend

Prowl allowed a few tears to fall from his optics, missing Yoketron already. He planted a small kiss on Riella's forehelm, bringing her closer to him. Pulling a blanket from one of the berths behind him, he wrapped her up and rested his helm against hers.

When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain

"Prowl..I'm so sorry for yelling at you. I-" Prowl placed a finger to her blue lips. "Shh..it's OK. I'm fine. You just didn't know how to deal with it." Prowl looked into her optics, as blue as the sky. She still had tears in them though. He brushed them away and held her tighter.

I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am, hmmm

"Prowl? Why did you save me? You could have let me die and forget, but why didn't you?" Riella asked, gazing into Prowl's visor. Prowl sighed and said, "I wouldn't be able to live with myself if you died. You did nothing wrong. You are innocent. It was not your time to die. And I care about you." Prowl blushed and turned away. Only for Riella to turn his head back and hug him tightly.

If you have broken dreams
Just lay them all on me
I'll be the one who understands
So take my hand

Prowl was shocked. He was for sure she was going to slap him again. He smiled and hugged her back, relaxing in her grip. "Thank you, for saving me. For giving me a purpose, for giving me a new life." Riella whispered, stroking his gold chevrons slowly.

If you reach emptiness

Prowl smiled at her and rubbed her back, causing the femme to yawn. She snuggled into his chest, tired optics starting to flutter close. Prowl rubbed her helm and smiled. She looked really cute when she was falling asleep. So adorable.

You know I'll do my best
To fill you up with all the love
That I can show someone
I promise you you'll never walk alone

Riella let out a final yawn and murmured, "Good night, Prowl." Her optics fluttered shut and her body relax. She was asleep. Prowl chuckled and stroked her head fins.

Well if you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend

Prowl stood up, carrying the sleeping Riella in his arms. HE walked over to the two berths of the ship and laid Riella on the first one. He pulled the sheeting over her body and kissed her helm softly.

When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am, oooo

Prowl walked over to the other berth next to Riella, pulled the sheets over his body and carressed Riella's cheek.

Everybody needs somebody who
keep a heart and soul in two

Well if you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend

Prowl's optics started to close as he sang the last words of the song.

When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am, Here I am

He fell asleep next to Riella as the ship flew quietly. It was the two of them, against the world.

Aww. A heartfelt chapter. So any suggestions for songs and plots?