It had been three days since Jack dissapeared. June had gone into a state of depression, as had Arcee. Raf and Miko moped around base, and the others all were saddened as well.

But Optimus was also...suspicious.

Fowler had been acting odd, and also there was the fact Fowler had spoken with Jack about something secret just a couple days before the teen left.

The agent was presently preparing to go call someone from the restroom, when Optimus spoke up.

"Agent Fowler. May I speak with you?"

Fowler looked up in surprise, then nodded.

"Of course. What do ya need, Prime?"

Optimus moved forward.

"I was wondering if you would tell me what it was you and Jack spoke of a week ago."

Fowler tensed slightly.

"I was just getting his side of the story 'bout that battle with the 'cons."

Optimus raised a brow.

"Yet I have wondered many times why you simply could not have asked him in front of us, but rather in the one place where there is no video surveillance."

Fowler looked slightly nervous.

"I thought that Jack would feel better if you all weren't listening in."

"Agent Fowler. Do you know anything about Jack's choice to leave?"

"Sorry big guy. I only know he left the note." Fowler replied. He then left the room.

Optimus frowned. Something was off. Fowler knew something.

Cyberjump Mansion

Jack jumped when his door suddenly opened, then groaned, holding his now again aching chest. Primus, he hated this.

It was, well, everyone. Liam, Tori, Allen, and the rest of the group.

Jack managed a smile.

"Hey guys. What's up?"

Liam smiled.

"We all wanted to see how you were doing. Are you healing up?"

Jack grimaced slightly, rubbing his bandaged chest.

"Slowly but surely."

Seth moved forward, grabbing the gauze from the bedside drawer. He then sat on the bed.

"Mind if I change the gauze?"

Jack smiled.

"Probably a good idea, huh?" He replied, starting to carefully undo the bandages.

Seth began to help him, and Tori ran up.

"Jay! Jay! Are you gonna get to train with us soon? Huh? Huh?"

Jack laughed at the little one's enthusiasm.

"I hope so, sitting in bed is getting really boring." He replied, placing a hand on the little girls head.

She giggled, smiling happily and bouncing about excitedly.

Jack smiled, but then got a distant look. His brow furrowed and he grimaced.

Liam moved over in concern.

"Jack, are you alright?"

The raven teen nodded.

"Y-yeah. It happens sometimes. The darn Cybernetic likes to shift around sometimes, trying to get comfortable I guess." He joked.

"Cybernetics moving? Perhaps I should speak with Doctor Silverford." Liam stated, concern in his voice.

Jack shrugged as Seth finished bandaging him.

"It's not like I care. It feels better afterwards anyway."

"All the same, it would put my mind at ease."

Jack merely grunted in confirmation.

"Whatever makes you comfortable."

Later

"I'm afraid I won't have an answer for awhile, Liam. He didn't inform me before, and I don't have any clue as to what it could be. We'll run some tests, try and gather some theories from the other medical and science staff."

Liam nodded grimly.

"I see. Well, please try and get back to me as soon as possible."

"Of course, sir. I promise, this isn't something that'll harm Jack, so there's no need to worry."

Liam sighed.

"I'm afraid that no one can know that for sure, Ms. Silverford."

The woman grimaced, knowing the man was right.

With Jack

Jack yawned as he eased back into his bed. He was tired and his chest ached.

He wondered what the 'bots were doing. How his mom was doing. If...if they even missed him..?

Jack quickly shook his head. That was a stupid thought, he chided himself.

There was a knock at his door, making him jump.

"Come in." He supplied, slowly sitting up.

The door opened and Jack blinked in surprise.

"Oh, Ms. Silverford! Is there something you need?"

The woman smiled.

"Liam is concerned about your cybernetics. So I'm here to ask a few questions."

Jack sighed.

"I...Alright, then."

"So, it moves on its own, right?"

"Yup."

"Does it communicate with you? Mentally or-"

"No. Definately no." Jack stated quickly, slightly disturbed by the idea.

"Has it poked your ribs, lungs or heart?"

"No. It expands, but seems to grow around anything vital or around bone."

The woman nodded.

"I see. Does it seem to be...you know, sentient?"

Jack pondered the question for a long moment. He hadn't really thought about it.

"It...seems to have a sort of...sense to it. I mean, it's gone around my heart and lungs and stuff..." He mumbled, rubbing at the implant thoughtfully.

"I see..." The doctor murmured, brow furrowing.

"It-it's not like it's bothering me! Actually, after it adjusts, it feels a lot better!" Jack quickly said. He didn't want to seem like he was complaining.

"Ah, well that's good." The doctor replied, giving Jack a comforting smile, though it did little to ease the teen.

"Alright. I'm done pestering you for now." The woman said, smiling. Jack returned it with a shy smile of his own.

She stood, going to the door. She then paused, looking at Jack.

"Get pleanty of rest, or I will come and strap you down to the bed." She jokingly threatened.

Jack laughed, nodding.

"Don't worry, Ma'am. I will."

She left, and Jack sighed, easing back into his bed again.

He looked down at the metal in his chest with a frown.

"You sure do like to worry everyone, don't you?" He asked it. He recieved no reply.

Jack sighed again, head flopping back into the pillow.

He fell asleep almost instantly.

Next day

"Jay! Jaaaaaaayyyyy!"

Jack groaned, peering out from under his blankets.

Tori beamed at him.

"Jay! It's time to eat! Miss Silverford says you can come eat with us now!"

Jack smiled, chuckling tiredly as he carefully sat up.

"Alright. Go ahead, I'll get dressed and be there in a sec."

"Okay!"

Jack shut and locked the door after the little girl left, quickly changing his clothes. He then started off towards the dinning room.

He yawned as he stumbled in, plopping down in a free seat between Allen and Tori. He didn't speak, only listening to the on going conversation as he began to pile food on a plate.

Jack was hindered as his chest began to ache. He was struggling to grab the salt, but Allen interviened, handing it to him.

Jack smiled, nodding in thanks as the others stared in utter shock at Allen.

Allen rolled his eyes when he saw this, turning to his meal.

So, I need help! Soon, I need to put in what Jack's ability is gonna be, so make sure to give your opinion! Also, should Jack's cybernetic become kinda sentient or no? Thanks for reading!