A/N They just keep getting longer and longer :)

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Darkness rising part 2

Then again I wouldn't want to get them involved with this whole situation, they just got dragged into a war-zone.

"And since you now know of our existence, I fear the Decepticons may know of yours" Dad said but to me it meant a subtle hint.

"Got it, if we spot any strange vehicles call 911... Can we go now?" Jack said obviously wanting to just get out there and never look back.

"Yes! Please! Send them home so they don't end up being killed, it was just a coincidence that the Decepticons thought you were with them, can't we just think that way?" I mentally thought, since my parents died I've been so timid when it comes to someone's life on the line I try to do everything in my power to prevent it when it's really not necessary. Though I've come to accept that I can't stop Dad or the others every time they go out on the field...but I do worry and every time they do go out there I think about the risk of them being killed, I know they are all capable warriors but I still can't help but think that way.

"Are you insane? I am living a dream here in Botswana and I will not allow you or anyone else to shatter it!" the girl said

"No, is she insane?" I know she is like a kid in a candy store right now but she doesn't realize...oh man what I saying I'm one to talk about safety I try to get a glimpse of every battle there in, I am 16 after all explosions aren't boring yet, but i do keep my distance and make sure not to get in the way.

"It is best that you three remain under our watch at least until we can determine our enemies intentions" Dad said.

"Optimus" Ratchet then said; whoa he was being quiet all this time...for once. "With all due respect the human children are in as much danger here as anywhere!"

"Children?" Jack then said slightly annoyed at that remark, and i second that remark.

"They have no protective shell, If they get underfoot they will go, squish!" clearly trying to avoid one human was hard enough but four is a going to be a challenge. He then stomped a foot forward, trying to scare them off? Well its not working, try harder.

"Then for the time being Ratchet, we must watch where we step" Dad said was there a bit of humor in his voice then?

Then that damn alarm went off, seriously can't we just get a doorbell one with a cheerful tune to it, I keep thinking we're in the movie Alien every time it goes off.

"What's that?" Jack asked a little concerned not that I blame him, he should try sleeping here and getting woke up three times in the middle of the night whilst getting mild bruising from falling from your bed.

Bumblebee answered with a few beeps and bleeps, I was about to translate until the younger boy stepped in "Proximity sensor, someone's up top" he said. Oh well I'll have another opportunity to show off, but to take note that's pretty interesting that he's pretty 'bee' fluent, it took me weeks to finally understand common phrases.

"Its Agent Fowler" Ratchet confirmed as it showed on the screen of him getting out of a chopper.

"I thought we were the only humans who knew about you guys" Jack said. I did a slight 'uh hello!' at him, "besides Ellen."

"Special agent Fowler is our designated lesion to the outside world, as he tends to visit only when there are, issues. It may be best if you do not meet him at this time." As Dad said that the three of them went straight to behind the stairs to hide, I just stood there the routine with Fowler was normally complain, moan, threaten and then leave.

"Seven wrecks, thirty-four fender benders, a three hour traffic jam, and a particular note, numerous reports of a speeding motorcycle of unknown make, and a black and yellow custom muscle car! So, anything you care to get off your tin chest, Prime!" Fowler practically said in one breath, you know that friend you have that doesn't stop complaining and is so annoying you just want to tell them to shut up? That's Fowler except I don't think we're at the friend word yet, he doesn't hang out with us much which is a shame too because he looks like a 'call of duty' kind of guy.

"We have the situation under control agent Fowler" Dad said in reply, wow those words didn't even scratch his paint-job how can he be so calm all the time? I'd never be able to reach that level of calm he's a Jedi master that one.

"There back aren't they?" Fowler asked.

"If you are referring to the Decepticons I have doubts they ever left. Your planet is much too valuable." Dad replied, since when was there evidence that they left? they don't do anything for a few months and there suddenly classed as gone?

"Then it's time to wake up the pentagon" Fowler said that's his answer to everything if there was ever an action figure of him that would be his catchphrase.

"Hear me agent Fowler, we are your best, possibly your only defense against the Decepticon threat." Dad said with a passion.

"Says you" Fowler retaliated, I just had an image of Dad bitch slapping Fowler across the room...nasty.

"Hey fleshy, did anyone get splattered on that freeway? Team Prime knows when to use force." Bulkhead said whilst grabbing a...I have no idea what that is "And how much to use" and as he applied some force it broke.

"Bulkhead! I needed that!" Ratchet yelled I couldn't help but laugh.

"Enough!" Dad scolded them, "Military involvement will only result in catastrophe. Perhaps you can condone wide spread human casualties Agent Fowler, but I however, cannot."

"Then do us both a favor and handle this Prime, under the radar." He said as he entered the elevator, "Or I will". Then the doors closed on him.

"Pretty big bearings, for a human." Bulkhead said, nice, bring on the 'anything good about a human is shocking' jokes.

"Agent Fowler is concerned for his world Bulkhead, as he should be" Dad replied.

With all the hubbub going on i made my way over to Jack and the others as they went up the stairs, "hey" I said as I placed a hand on Jacks shoulder.

he flinched slightly not knowing the source as he whipped around, "H-Hey, so this is where you live?"

"Yep I..."

Suddenly the girl jumped in-between us "Hi I'm Miko! How long have you lived with the Autobots? Have you ever seen them in a death match? Have you ever been in a near death situation?"

"...11 years, Yes and yes." I said it just as fast as her as I felt I was being interrogated.

"S-weet! Care to share the details?" as she nudged me in the side.

"Erm, Maybe some other time." I quickly said moving past her to get more acquainted with the youngest. "What's your name?"

"Raphael, but you can call me Raf." He said as we shook hands.

"Raf...got it." i said eyeing up my hand to the formal gesture.

"Blasted Earth tech!" Ratchet suddenly yelled "Cliffjumper's signal jumped back online."

"Who's Cliffjumper's?" Miko asked.

"How is that possible?" Dad asked.

"It isn't, another bug, the systems chocked full of them!" Ratchet Yelled.

"If there's any chance Cliff's alive…" Arcee said sounding somewhat hopeful.

"Ratchet, prepare sickbay. We may need it." Dad said as his battle mask formed over his mouth, I have to admit he looked like a total badass every time he did it.

"Hey!" Miko yelled "What can we do?"

Dad briefly looked at us before bluntly saying "Remain with Ratchet."

"Aw" Miko said in such a letdown manner.

Ratchet then made a moaning sound as well; I guess he's stuck with us. "Staying home with Ratchet...good times!" I said sarcastically.

Ratchet then activated the ground bridge with the set coordinates.

"Autobots, Roll out!" Dad announced, they all transformed into their vehicle modes and sped off into the groundbridge disappearing altogether.

"What, just happened!" Jack asked I think Jacks mind is very sore right now.

"I transported them to the designated coordinates via the ground bridge" Ratchet explained.

"What's a groundbridge?" Raf asked in a somewhat stutter.

Ratchet then gave a ridiculously long and loud sigh. "A scale down version of space bridge technology." The way he said that was like he was trying to explain to a bunch of kindergartens. "Since we don't currently possess the means or energon required for intergalactic travel…"

"You're stuck here, on Earth" Jack said sympathetically.

"With the likes of you yes. But I constructed the ground bridge to enable travel from here, to anywhere on your planet." Ratchet continued to explain.

"Whoa, does it work for humans?" Raf asked.

"Naturally" Ratchet said rather proudly.

"You mean I could just shoot on over and visit my parents in Tokyo?" Miko asked.

"Within moments, In fact allow me to send you there immediately, all four of you." He said leaning close into Miko's face.

"Watch it Ratchet" Miko also leaning in closer to him. Ratchet backed up a bit; I guess he wasn't expecting an answer like that.

i then clasped my hands together before Miko and Ratchet got into a death brawl of daggered eyes and optics, "Right then. Tour?" i offered.

"Sure, do they keep there ships in here?" Miko said eagerly as Ratchet groaned to her propaganda.

"W-ell, no, i've been told they used to have ships but, not anymore, not any i've seen anyway." i said.

"Well, now here are there quarters, well they were originally storage rooms for weaponry and what not but i think now as quarter rooms there more, homely?" i said. okay a tour of the base wasn't exactly Disneyland but its best to get it out of the way now.

Miko peered in though she made a slight 'fake yawn' when doing so, "a bit bare aren't they?" she commented.

"there only for Recharging in Miko. for other things we have a training room." i explained.

"hey does it have pick up trucks for working out with?" she asked.

"It's mostly heavy loads of scrap-metal, but when Ratchet has time as well as the government we're hoping they can supply the Autobots with more efficient equipment instead of the scraps." i said.

"So does the Government with anything else?" Raf asked.

"Mostly clearance, you know if the Autobots needed to enter a human facility or a city itself...i can't seem to think of anything else relevant." i said.

"Well what about you?" Jack asked. "I mean, do you have a job?" he asked teasingly.

"...no." i replied just as playful, "but its not like i can get one even if i wanted to." i added.

"What are Decepticons going to attack you at a fast food restaurant?" Miko jested.

"Actually Miko i was attacked near a fast food restaurant, where i work." Jack said.

"so has the government restricted you from working?" Raf asked.

"Well they advised against its really..." i kind of stopped myself as i thought there might be more questions if I'm not careful of what i say next, "its-its really Optimus that doesn't agree with the idea of me working and being totally exposed to attack." i said. "n-ow how about i show you guys the training room, the vaults and then Ratchet can give you guys a thorough explanation of his working area?" i said.

"seriously?" Miko said droll.

"its routine Miko we all have to listen to a 'do's and do not do's' from Ratchet." i said shrugging.

I was lying on the couch; the others were checking the rest of the base out in the main room. "Ugh I am so bored now." I was that bored I couldn't be bothered to speak. I heard Ratchet telling the others what they can and can't touch... actually only what they can't touch which is ev-ery-thing! of course I'm just lying here so the guys can get used to whats around them Just then I heard a beep.

"How come you guys are using human computers?" I heard Raf inquire.

"It certainly isn't by choice! It was handed down from the previous tenants when we inherited this former missile silo, I make modifications as I see fit." Ratchet said.

Then I heard a series of beeps one after another. I lazily turned my head towards the screens there was a lot of red crosses, the clear sign for "everything is wrong right now!"

Ratchet then let out a loud agitated sound.

"I think I can help fix that" Raf generously offered.

"R-eally?" Ratchet said in a very unconvincing tone. "You know this is complex technology, don't you? I mean it isn't a Child's toy" he laughed mockingly.

"Now try." Raf said after a short series of tapping on his keyboard.

All the red crosses turned into green ticks and sure enough things were up and running again, Ratchet turned to face Raf with a bewildered look on his face. It was hilarious too see the old bot speechless. "forget terminators, forget Skynet, and forget Hal, young kids are the real 'judgement day'"

Suddenly the comm Link opened it was Dad, "Ratchet! Bridge us back, use the arrival co-ordinates... Now!" Ratchet quickly reactivated the ground bridge frantically, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Arcee and Dad were heading back in followed close behind was a bright blue explosion!

As Dad came in Ratchet closed the groundbridge just before the explosion could make its way into base, Dad transformed propelled himself forward performing a flip and then landed in a slight crouched position, and supporting himself with a free arm...okay points for the pose.

Jack, Miko and Raf were obviously impressed with the "wows" and "whoa's."

"Cutting it a bit close...how about Cliffjumper?" Ratchet asked grimly. They all bowed their heads down solemnly, my eyes averted to the floor, they were out there for a while i do wonder if they did find Cliffjumper, but couldn't save him?

"What was that explosion? Was there a fight? Can I come with next time?" Miko suddenly said excitably.

"If only she knew what a bad time this was to be asking such questions" I thought as I cringed a bit, the awkward bar was off the scale.

Obviously Arcee didn't tolerate any of this, she growled under her breath "look!" she said in Miko's direction.

"Hey Miko!" up to Jack to prevent Arcee from strangling Miko to death! "uh let's go see what the bots hide in there sock draws."

"Seriously?" Miko replied as she was getting dragged to the side by jack.

I stayed and listened in. "Arcee, what did you see?" Dad asked.

Arcee held her arms around herself and spoke in a slightly shaky voice "not Cliff...at least... not anymore, he was mutated...butchered! Like something from those con experiments during the war!" she suddenly fell to her knees "oh!" she looked ill. and what does she mean mutated?

Bumblebee beeped in concern "are you okay Arcee?"

It's looked like he was about to help her up, but she raised a hand to him "I'm fine! Just, dizzy..."

"Robots who get dizzy?" Miko quietly said.

"Robots with emotions" Raf continued

"Robots, who can die" Jack finished, the realization of that finally hit them.

"What is this? Lost in space?" I kept that to myself now is not the time for comic relief.

Ratchet began to scan Arcee "mmhmm...what is this?" Ratchet said rather disturbed.

"Don't know Cliff was covered in it, leaking it!" Arcee replied.

"Go take a decontamination bath, now!" Ratchet ordered whilst taking a sample of this dark... purple stuff.

Bumblebee helped escort her, then Jack spoke up "uh, Optimus I hate to bug but, no bars" he said referring to his phone signal.

"A security precaution, the Silo Walls isolate all radio waves." Dad explained.

"Yeah so don't be surprised if you get all my messages by pigeon." I jested to him.

"Well if I don't call my Mom, like now I'm pretty sure the cops will be out looking for me" Jack said in a worried tone.

Then Dad leaned in close to Jack in a very intimidating way, "have you broken a law?" he said in an even more intimidating way!

"You're a real people's bot big guy." I said leaning my head on the railing.

"Curfew" Jack said "it's after 10pm."

"I'd better get home too, or I'll be grounded for a year!" Raf added.

"Earth customs I hadn't considered" Dad said totally forgetting about me still being up; this day certainly has had its ups and downs. "But the issue of your safety remains, bulkhead! Accompany Miko home."

"Awesome! My host parents will freak!" Miko said excitably.

"And maintain covert surveillance in vehicle form" Dad added

"Kerbside duty got it!" replied Bulkhead.

"Aww" Miko said disappointed

Dad then turned to bumblebee "bumblebee! You'll watch over Raf."

Raf gave him a friendly wave.

Dad then turned to ratchet "ratchet... "

"Busy!" Ratchet said swiftly.

So instead he turned to Arcee "Arcee you'll accompany jack."

Jack awkwardly rubbed the back of his head.

"Awh still dizzy" Arcee said what a terrible liar.

Ratchet then raised his arm "your fine! Says your physician."

Arcee sighed heavily.

Jack scratched his head awkwardly as i went up to him, "you'll be fine with Arcee." i then looked left and right as i then whispered, "just don't feed her after midnight." i jested.

"so..." he started, "see you guys tomorrow?" he said.

"duh." Miko said running to her new appointed guardian.

"i still can't believe where we are." Raf said awed.

"its an acquired taste." i jested as i walked down the stairs with them, "and for the love of God, bring twister or something." i said to the both of them.

So after they left, it was about 10:20pm Dad and Ratchet were discussing the dark purple substance, Dad suggested he take a rest and perform further research in the morning. I decided to watch a bit of TV, "alright Ren and Stimpy I haven't seen this show in years!"

"Ellen" I heard Dad call my name.

"And apparently never will" I thought as I looked up at him he looked so... exhausted, never the less I grabbed a hold of one of his fingers and started patting it reassuringly. He smiled at me and gently rubbed the back of my head, his smile then turned into a sudden realization and then firmly said "go to bed."

My gentle smile then turned into a frown, I then let go off his finger and jumped up from the sofa "Hu'tegh!" I announced then stormed off to my room, yes I was tired but I'm not going to admit that, I had freedom for another 20 minutes and I was going to use that to my advantage. "Oh! and one more thing!" i said turning around. "Goodnight!" i said loud but politely.

"Goodnight." he replied.

I looked around at my room upon entry; there were still a lot of boxes to be unpacked. When I say 'my' room I should really be saying 'our' room, see my bed, my draws, my wardrobe, my TV and my other stuff didn't even take up a 1/5 of this room.

Alongside that was Dads berth and you could probably build a small city on there, they weren't supplied with the berths they were used to, they literally got a giant human sized bed, and I like to sleep on them sometimes because its practically the land of dreams on there.

but not tonight as i lay in my own bed, I stared at the ceiling for a long while "Day 2" I thought to myself, still, i can't believe all that's happened in those couple of days, we lost..Cliffjumper, and now we have three new charges for the Autobots to look out for, and I'll watch them too, because that's how i am...also that purple stuff has a weird eery feeling to it and if Arcee said that Cliffjumper was covered in it...well i personally have no idea of its function. oh well, tomorrow is another day for Question and Answer day i suppose.

A/N when i mean "Day 2" i mean counting from the day she started school

also I'm trying to upload a chapter each day to try and catch up with the series ... i got a long way to go :S please R + R :D