Soooo, It's been a while, huh? I'm so sorry! It's really hard for me to write for this story lately. I think I've gotten a little depressed lately but I'm okay. I'm not going to stop writing, ever, but I'll probably not be updating every month for this story. However, I do really love this one. I was smiling the whole time writing it! I hope you love it too!

Sami-SDGForce, JJ, ThayetRosethorn, Aloris2.0 the great, MaryamSahibzada and the two guests: Thank you guys so much for reviewing! It means so much!

JJ: Go for it! I have so many stories with just plot documents saved on my computer! I'm always coming up with new ideas even though I have too many to work on. Publish your story! Some people don't update regularly for many reasons and I know it will make you happy. Even if it takes you months to update once, it's worth it! I was so happy when I started publishing my first story on here.

Maryam: Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! I wish you so much luck with your story. Bee is an absolute sweetheart and a joy to write. I hope you love it as much as I do.

Anna most likely won't be pregnant for a very long time guys. I have no plan set in place for it, I need to finish watching the series before I do that. It's not going to be in the first season at least, probably not even the second. I'm not for sure. I don't think Anna or Bee would feel comfortable having children while having to hunt down dangerous 'cons. Bee held of his graduation from scout to lieutenant until Cybertron was alive. I think he would hold off on this as well.

There are more Sideswipe/Strongarm moments coming! I love them so much. I'll also be sure to find a way to bring Sunstreaker to Earth soon!

Anna leaned against Grimlock's side as they watched Sideswipe and Strongarm flirting. Sideswipe was leaning against a pile of old cars, trying to look sexy and cool while he talked to the femme. Strongarm was leaning in close to him, closer than she usually was.

Anna looked up at Grimlock, grinning. "They're so obvious."

Grimlock chuckled, nodding his helm before laughing loudly when Sideswipe's servo slipped causing him to fall face first into the dirt. "Ouch, lover boy!"

Strongarm turned around, now seeing Bee walking up to the others. Her helm flushed a bright blue while she tried to help Sideswipe up. "Are you alright?" Sideswipe stood up on his own, trying to keep his image as a cool mech. He nodded quickly at Strongarm before stuttering about taking over her patrol, transforming and rushing off.

Anna smiled softly as she watched them, shaking her head. "They're adorable, really."

Bee snuck up behind his mate, picking her up and spinning her around. "What's the expression for, Darlin?"

Anna laughed loudly as she placed her servos on his shoulders, letting him hold her up. "I was just thinking about how we were the same in the beginning. We both tried to hide our feelings though it was quite obvious to everyone else."

Grimlock was practically bouncing as Strongarm joined them, cooing at how cute they were. "I would love to have seen a younger Anna and scout Bumblebee falling in love."

Strongarm's optics were twinkling as she saw the smiles and blushes on the leaders' faces. "How did you two finally get together then?"

Bee smiled up at Anna, remembering the shy, little human that stole his spark. All those times they let something slip, blushing and trying to cover themselves. He remembered the stolen glances, the way Anna always stuck to his side. He was always by hers as well, as much as he could. Sometimes he would drive by their house at night just to check on her and Raf. "I think everyone got tired of us not acting on our feelings."

Anna rolled her optics, as she turned to look at Strongarm, Grimlock and Fixit who was now listening intently. "My little brother was the one who let it slip that I love Bee first, without me knowing. I had already left the base."

Bee chuckled softly as he held her close, setting her down. "Ratchet called out saying he approved while I tried to run away from his smirking."

Grimlock waved his arms, "Come on, get to the good stuff!"

Anna laughed, shaking her head at her best friend. She then looked down at her mate, remembering when they confessed their love for each other. "It's a happy moment but shadowed by painful memories… Megatron infected my brother and I with Dark Energon, everyone thought I was going to die. After I pulled through and felt better, Bee and I had a heart to heart…"

Bumblebee gently caressed her facial plating, smiling softly up at her. "I thought I had lost her when I finally realized why my spark called out for her so much, even as a human. I swore to myself if she lived I would confess, which I did not long after. We went for a night drive, alone, where I told her I loved her, and she was my sparkmate. She scared me to the pit when she cried, though."

Anna giggled softly, coolant pooling in her optics which she had to blink away. "I cried because I had been denying my feelings for a long time. I was a human teenager in love with my awesome alien guardian. I never even dreamed he would have returned my feelings…"

Fixit whispered to Grimlock and Strongarm then, a huge grin on his face. "This is going to be a really cute story to tell their sparkling."

Anna let go of Bee, nearly tripping over her peeds, "Fixit!"

Bee gaped at the minicon, "We... She's… We haven't..."

Anna didn't have time to deny Fixit's statement because Grimlock was spinning her around in his arms, "You're carrying!?"

Bumblebee rubbed the back of his helm, laughing nervously while Strongarm was bouncing around congratulating them. "No, Grim, she's not."

Grim pouted as he sat the flustered femme down, "Aww man. Little Anna and Bees would be so cute! I'd get to be big uncle Grim!"

Anna patted his arm, smiling while trying to fight down her blush. "If we ever do have sparklings, Grim, you'll be the best uncle ever. But that won't be for a while."

Strongarm's wistful expression turned to a smug one. "So that means you two have interfaced."

Anna shook her head quickly, "Uhh… I have to go see my brother, bye everyone!"

Bumblebee quickly grabbed her arm, running through the ground bridge with her, "Don't you dare leave me with this!"

Grimlock snickered at Strongarm, "When are you and Sideswipe gonna get together?"

Strongarm groaned and stormed away while Fixit and Grimlock chuckled behind her.

{X}

Anna saw Russell mumbling to himself as he walked back into the scrap yard. She walked away from Bee and Strongarm who were discussing something about Cybertronian law. She stopped in front of the child, smiling down at him. "Did something happen at the game?"

Russell nodded, groaning softly. "Yeah… This kid threw the ball too high and blamed it on me for not catching it."

"I can punch 'em for ya." Grimlock nodded as he walked up to them.

Russell smiled up at Grim, shaking his head. "Nah, that's okay. Hank helped me stand up to him. Though when I told her I owed her one, she said to just pay it forward. I had no idea what that meant until she said I have to help somebody else." He then leaned back, placing his hands in a prayer position. "So, anyone been pushing either of you around?"

Grimlock laughed, "You kidding? Nobody pushes me. But if they did, I like pushing back." He then dramatically pushed against nothing. "See? Totally pushed that air."

Anna shook her head, a smile on her face. She smiled down at Russell, "I haven't been pushed around recently, but if I can think of anything I'll let you know."

Everyone in the area jumped as an alarm went off. Fixit called out to everyone, "We have incoming!"

Anna turned, seeing something sparkle in the sky, heading their way. She frowned as she realized it was a small pod crashing right towards them. She winced as it hit a little ledge before she ran forward, catching it in her arms. She grunted at the impact and weight, using her increased strength to stay on her feet. She grunted again as she dropped it, rubbing the dirt off her frame.

Bumblebee was gaping as he walked up to his mate, "You just caught an escape pod that was crashing?"

Anna smirked at him, motioning to herself. "Prime, remember?"

Bumblebee vented as he pulled her back a little, "Show off."

Fixit called out to them over the com system, "I'm detecting a life form inside."

Strongarm frowned, getting into an offensive position. "It could be a Decepticon."

Sideswipe shrugged, looking down at Strongarm, "Or maybe some bot just got lost."

Grimlock had his servos together, praying to Primus. "Somebody to punch, please be somebody to punch!"

Bumblebee looked all of them over, "Either way, high alert." He then commed the base, "Denny, Russel, hang back." When the hatch on the escape pod opened, almost everyone on Team Bee were surprised. It was Jetstorm, by himself. Bumblebee commed the base again, "Fixit, false alarm, turn off the klaxon."

Denny ran up, sighing happily, "My lawn gnomes are okay!"

Russell walked up and was confused to see Jetstorm there. He stood beside Anna, watching the mini-bot curiously. Jetstorm approached Anna, Bee and Russell, bowing to them. "I apologize for my unannounced arrival."

Bee shook his helm, "It's not a problem, Jetstorm."

Anna knelt, frowning at the 'bot. "You're always welcome, Jetstorm. But…"

Strongarm spoke up, voicing Anna's concerns. "Where's Drift?"

Jetstorm looked both embarrassed and guilty, "I was forced to leave the master's tutelage."

Grimlock tilted his helm, "He cut you loose?"

Jetstorm turned until he was facing both Anna and the rest of the group. "My actions… I had to leave."

Bumblebee looked down at the 'bot curiously. "I doubt you would ever do something that bad… Why did you come to Earth though?"

Jetstorm looked between both Russell and Anna, making his final decision. He turned to Anna, bowing ceremoniously. "I hoped you might accept me as your student, Honorary Prime, Anna."

Grimlock snickered behind him, "She's not honorary anymore. She's Anara Prime."

Jetstorm gasped as he looked up Anna, looking like he insulted her. "My deepest apologies! I was not aware, Anara Prime. I hope you will still accept me as your student, Anara Prime."

Anna gaped down at the little 'bot, looking like she'd seen a ghost. "Me?" She looked at Bee and then motioned for Jetstorm to follow them.

Sideswipe chuckled as he watched their leaders walking away with the mini bot. "She looks so scared of the little guy."

Strongarm elbowed him, "She's not used to being a Prime and being addressed as such. Much less having a 'bot want to be her student." Grimlock hummed in response as he watched Anna walk away, looking nervous.

{X}

Anna had told Jetstorm she would be his teacher, but she hadn't ever taught anyone before. Besides, she didn't even know what he wanted her to teach him. He didn't care about any of it, he just wanted to be her student. He wouldn't give up, so Anna gave in. Bee then asked Jetstorm to give them some privacy while they talked.

Anna vented as she hugged her mate, relaxing when he rubbed her door wings. "I'm not a teacher, Bee. I'm still learning how to fight in this new body. If I was still human and he was too, it would be different."

Bumblebee cooed softly to her, wanting to keep her calm. "It's alright, Anna. He knows that and understands. He's here though because he thinks you'll be better and nicer than Drift was as a teacher."

Anna pressed her helm against his, venting softly. "Should I even have said yes to him? There's obviously something going on with Drift and Jetstorm. If I fully agree, this might only make matters worse between Drift and Jetstorm."

Bee hummed before kissing her helm, "There's the Prime wisdom shining through." He smiled when Anna cracked a smile. "Come on, it will be okay." He led her back to the main group, meeting up just as they reached the Alchemor. However, they had two more guests.

Drift was standing in front of the Alchemor, while Slipstream was a bit away, pointing towards Jetstorm. "Found him, master."

Bumblebee walked up to Drift, smiling at him. "Drift, didn't expect you to visit again so soon."

Drift ignored Bee and Anna, which was surprising, as he turned to his student. "You swore an oath to study and serve. How could you?"

Russell spoke up, taking it on to help Jetstorm for his deal with Hank. "Did you follow Jetstorm to Earth just so you could yell at him some more?"

Denny laughed nervously as he pulled his son back, "Okay, son, let's step back and let the super-powerful alien robots work this out between themselves."

Anna looked down at her mate, raising her eye ridges to silently communicate that his is what she didn't want to happen. She vented when Bee could only shrug and smile weakly at his mate.

Fixit called out to the team before anyone could speak. "Stasis pod sensors back online. There are two units compromised: Quillfire and Springload. They seem to be traveling together. Their course will take them very close to a human military base."

Bumblebee turned around to everyone, pumping one servo in the air. "Time to bring the zoom and lower the boom!" Anna groaned while the rest of the team only sighed at the battle cry. Bee shook his head, holding his servos up and clenching them. "Oh, never rhyme, never rhyme."

Drift ignored the embarrassing moment, instead talking to his students. "My craft is not far from here. We are leaving, now." Slipstream moved and stood beside Drift but Jetstorm didn't. He moved to Anna's side. Drift wanted to be angry at Jetstorm disobeying him like this, but he wasn't going to anger an honorary Prime, or be disrespectful to one. He closed his optics, reigning in his anger.

Anna looked down at Jetstorm, venting softly. "Are you sure about this Jetstorm?"

Jetstorm nodded, looking very serious. "Yes, ma'am."

Anna nodded softly, letting the mini 'bot made his own decisions. "Alright."

Bumblebee was relieved Drift didn't react badly to that, moving towards him. "Drift, please assist my team as we hunt down these fugitives." Bee then bowed to Drift, "Your assistance would honor us."

Jetstorm looked at him and then Anna, before nodding. "Very well." He turned to the mini 'bot by Anna, "Jetstorm, come."

Jetstorm looked up at Anna, waiting on her orders now. "Anara Prime?"

Anna squirmed slightly at the mention of the title in front of Drift, watching his reaction. Drift tensed up, standing up straighter than before if possible. She looked down at the mini 'bot, kneeling so they were closer in height. "I have my own opinion, but I would like to hear yours first, Jetstorm."

Jetstorm tried not to act shy since the beautiful Prime was so close to him and acting so sweet. "As we are going after Decepticons, I think it would be best to remain with Master Drift. I am trained to deploy from him."

Anna nodded softly, gently patting his back and nudging him towards Drift. "Wonderful thinking, Jetstorm, my thoughts exactly." Jetstorm grinned happily before schooling his expression when he moved to Drift's side. He transformed with Slipstream, both attaching to Drift's arm. Anna smiled before she vented softly, "I'm going to go ahead and call the military base, I'll make sure they go into a lockdown. We can't have the 'cons stealing anything or being seen." She then transformed, her holoform appearing and using her cellphone to call the base. She walked away from everyone, using her authoritative voice to demand the base go into lockdown, using her rank to make them follow her orders.

Drift turned to Bumblebee when the team got ready to head out, "Anna is now a Prime, not just an honorary Prime?"

Bee nodded softly, watching his mate's holoform waving her arms around and yelling at the stubborn males on the other end of the phone. He pitied them when the day was over. Anna would make their lives hell for refusing her orders. He looked up at Drift and nodded, "It's a long story but a past prime gave Anna her new title, Anara Prime. She's still nervous about being a Prime, so I wouldn't call her by her full title too much. She still prefers Anna."

Drift watched as Anna dropped her holoform, driving out with the rest of the team to lead them until Bee caught up. "She already acts like a Prime, Lieutenant."

Bumblebee smiled softly, nodding his helm. "I know. She's amazing…" He made a sound similar to a human clearing their throat, "Anyways, shall we?" He transformed, racing after his team with Drift behind him.

{X}

Bumblebee contacted Fixit, using the team's channel to do so. "Status update, Fixit."

"Quillfire and Springload's signals are moving away from the base. I've also intercepted a military transmission concerning a stolen classified vehicle."

Anna spoke over the team's com, having been the recipient of the call. "It was a new tank prototype, very strong and deadly in the 'cons servos. I've told the base to remain under lockdown to keep up appearances until we can retrieve the stolen tank." Anna noticed the two military issue vehicles ahead of them, speeding up to approach them. "These must be the soldiers who left before my order. They're chasing the stolen vehicle. I'll handle this."

Anna activated her holoform, using her military uniform. She also grabbed her badge from her subspace, having it ready. She pulled up beside them, keeping in pace with them. She could see from here that the higher-ranked officer was a Lieutenant, like her mate. It was funny how in military rank she outranked him because of her job with National Security. Though, she outranked him greatly in Cybertronian rank anyways because of her being a Prime…

"Lieutenant, I'm Federal Agent, Anna Esquivel." She flashed her badge to them, giving them enough time to read it. "My team and I are taking over the chase. You need to report back to base, you're all under a lockdown which I ordered."

The cadet looked worried, glancing at his superior officer. "Sir?"

The lieutenant nodded quickly, "Of course, ma'am. Right away, ma'am." He nodded at the cadet, the team slowing down and turning around.

Bumblebee contacted her privately over their bond, his admiration and how proud he was of her shining through over the bond as well.

Great work, Darlin'

Thank you, Bee.

Bumblebee then spoke on the team's channel, contacting Fixit again. "Fixit, where are they now?"

"They're on a winding road ahead of you, approximately 12 klicks."

Anna and Drift spoke at the same time, both trailing off because of it. Drift spoke again before Anna could. "My apologies, Prime… I mean, Anna. I wished to say, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line."

Anna knew they could go on foot through the forest, like Drift was suggesting, but… Springload and Quillfire were annoying 'cons on a regular day. Now they had a deadly military tank in their possession. She wasn't going to lose anytime by doing something the long way. "I think I should just bridge us to a location ahead of the 'cons. This will save us a lot of time."

Bumblebee could feel everyone watching him and listening for his decision. He vented roughly, "I agree with Anna. She can get us there immediately and we can prepare for them to arrive."

"Of course."

Anna opened a ground bridge to a location about a half a mile from where the 'cons were at now. The tank wasn't as fast as they were, so they had time. She slowed down, letting everyone through first. She drove through to see everyone already transformed.

Drift looked down at the mini 'bots, "Watch my flank."

Anna walked up as Drift joined the rest of the team. She was in the back with the mini 'bots and the humans.

Slipstream turned to his teammate, pleading with him. "Jetstorm, this rift destroys our team, please make amends."

Russell spoke up, angrily placing his hands on his hips. "Maybe your hardheaded master should apologize for once, for treating you both like scrap." He sighed when both Anna and Denny gave him a certain look for that.

Jetstorm shook his helm, "I cannot undo the wrong that has been done."

Slipstream frowned, looking confused. "Even I do not know what the wrong is that you speak of."

Jetstorm looked down at the ground, looking ashamed. "It is so shameful. I polished the master's sword in a clockwise motion, instead of counter-clockwise."

Anna was just as surprised as Denny and Russell, but the child was the first to say something. "Drift kicked you out for that?"

Slipstream frowned back at the humans and Prime. "It is a serious error, to be sure, but not one that should merit-"

Russell groaned, "That is it! It is time someone told Drift to lay off!" He began marching forward, until Jetstorm got in his way.

"No! Please, Russell!"

Anna shook her helm, looking down at the child. "I'll talk to him, Russell, I promise. But that will have to wait until we get these 'cons into custody."

Russell sighed, rubbing his neck while his father smirked at the woman. "You're right… Sorry, Anna."

Anna smiled down at him, gently tapping his back. "It's alright, Russell. You're just protective over your friends, an admirable trait." She heard the military vehicle approaching in the distance, turning to the group with her. "They're coming, let's join the others."

{X}

Sideswipe smirked as the vehicle began approaching the team. They were gathered on the road, blocking the path. Drift and his mini 'bots were waiting up the road, in case the 'cons got through. The humans were waiting on a ledge above them, out of sight and safe. "Bad bots headed our way, right on schedule."

Bumblebee called out to them, "Joy ride's over, Decepticons!"

Anna saw the laser canon begin to arm, pushing everyone down while Bee called out, "Look out!" The hit missed them but caused a huge rock slide on the hill behind them, where the humans were. Anna saw Sideswipe go after them, letting her focus on the team. She opened a ground bridge, opening it on the other side of the road, letting the rocks fall safely away from the team.

However, the team was on the ground while Anna was standing over them and leaving her as a target. The 'cons shot at her, causing her to drop to the ground, grunting as the shot hurt her shoulder. The ground bridge closed due to her losing focus, the rest of the rock slide hitting the team.

Denny slid down the last of the hill, running up to the group. "Is everyone okay?"

Grimlock burst from the pile, knocking most of the boulders loose from everyone and roaring. Strongarm kicked the rest off her, getting up and nodding at the human. "Fine, Denny."

Bumblebee did the same, turning to his mate who was still crouched down, rubbing her singed shoulder. "Anna! Are you alright?"

Grimlock growled, "It's punching time, no one hurts my best friend!" He roared again before running after the 'cons, Strongarm on his tail.

Anna nodded up at Bee while he helped her up. "I'm fine, just getting my bearings back. That vehicle is dangerous in their hands, even a small shot like that hurts like hell." She turned when she heard the mini 'bots calling out for Drift. "They're in trouble."

Bumblebee squeezed her arms, looking into her optics, "You're fine though, not hiding the pain for our benefit?"

Anna shook her head, "I'm sore but I'm fine, now let's kick their aft." She smirked when Bee smirked with her. They both transformed and raced after their team and the 'cons. She stopped by Grimlock, Drift and the mini 'bots while her mate raced after the others. Sideswipe had followed Bee as soon as he passed him. She called out to them, "Is Drift okay?"

Jetstorm nodded, "Master will recover."

"Good, keep an eye on him you two. Come on, Grim!" Anna and Grim raced/ran after the 'cons, catching up not long after. They saw the stolen military vehicle stuck on some broken-up road, the 'bots looking calm as they waited outside.

Sideswipe was smirking up at the hatch of the vehicle, "Let's pop 'em out of that can and-"

Everyone had to dodge as the 'cons began firing every weapon on the vehicle, not looking very organized in their attack pattern. Anna ran around to Bee, helping him up. "This isn't going to stop them; this vehicle is all terrain." Anna looked up as the 'cons easily rolled over the broken road, speeding off. "Yep… Called it."

Bee groaned, "Scrap, come on, team!"

{X}

Denny panted as he finally caught up to his son, the mini 'bots and Drift. "What… What'd I miss?"

Drift stood up, now recovered. He glanced down at his students, glaring at them. "My students failed a simple mission and have disappointed me." He turned to the black and red 'bot, "Particularly you, Jetstorm. Not to mention how you ran off on your own to-"

Russell shook his head, pointing up at the mech. "Cut it out! You can't lay into your Mini-Cons every time they make a little mistake! You don't lead by talking smack about your team!" He crossed his arms, looking smug. "Have you seen Anna ever act like you have? Of course not. That's why Jetstorm asked to be hurt student and not yours!"

Drift looked hurt and surprised at the same time, pensively staring at the human child. Jetstorm looked both shocked, hurt and proud of the human. Denny, however, was very concerned for his son. "Okay, seriously, kiddo, you have to stop yelling at the out-of-town guests with the really powerful weapons."

Russell ignored his father, jerking his arm from his hold. He pointed up at Drift again, "So Jetstorm didn't polish your sword right. He still polished it!"

Drift frowned as he looked down at the human and said mini 'bot. "My sword?"

Jetstorm turned around to face the mech, "Master, I know there is much confusion right now, but if I may suggest a plan-"

Drift frowned down at him immediately, cutting him off. "I do not wish to hear a plan from-"

Russell glared up at Drift, "Anna listens to everyone's plan, thoughts and opinions. Bee does too, which is why they are leading a wonderful team together."

Drift tried to hide his chagrin but wasn't very successful. He turned to his student, nodding. "Tell me quickly."

{X}

The 'bots had to dodge the vehicle's weapons while they boxed it in, until Bee had enough. He pulled ahead of it, Anna beside him while Strongarm and Sideswipe pulled together behind them. Grimlock stayed behind the vehicle, having a tough time keeping up and dodging. Bee called out to everyone, "Take out the weapons!"

Anna immediately swerved at the instructions, having to correct herself before she slammed into Bee. "We can't damage military property, Bee. How would anyone explain our damage?"

Bee groaned as they had to dodge a torpedo blast from the 'cons, "What do we do then?"

Drift pulled up at the time, speaking to Anna and Bee. "My team has a plan. They're seeking access to the tank, so we may disable its operators."

Anna spoke up, "I can keep the 'cons busy after you get the 'bots inside the tank, Drift."

"Understood, Anna."

Bumblebee felt uneasy with Anna not saying what her plan was, especially if she would be keeping the 'cons busy. "What do you need, Anna?"

"Just keep the 'cons distracted until the 'bots slip inside. After that I need everyone to keep their distance, far away."

Bumblebee transformed, turning and attacking the tank like Anna wanted. He contacted her privately while the team attacked, Drift jumping on the tank.

Don't take unnecessary risks, Anna.

I'll be perfectly safe, Bee, I promise.

Alright, I trust you.

As soon as Jetstorm and Slipstream were inside everyone, but Anna fell back, including Drift. Anna transformed not far from the tank, staring them down. "If I take you down twice, Springload, that will really make you unworthy." She laughed when she could hear Springload yelling at her from inside the tank. It began firing at her, but she just danced around it, waiting.

Anna, what are you doing? They're about to run over you! Move!

Anna didn't reply to him, opening a ground bridge right in front of her. She opened the ground bridge back down the road, laughing when she could hear them yelling in confusion.

Forget that I can control ground bridges, Darlin?

Maybe….

I have these two covered, just keep the team safe from stray attacks.

Anna kept dancing around the tank while they tried to shoot her, using ground bridges to keep them busy. She didn't have to keep that up for two long as she heard a commotion from inside. Soon the whole tank stopped moving, Anna able to hear the 'bots inside ordering the 'con to exit. Only, somehow the tank was damaged in the process. It began to shake as it was going into system failure. Anna began running towards it, knowing the mini 'bots would need help most likely.

Drift cried out, realizing the same thing, "Pupils, evacuate!"

Quillfire cried out as he pushed the hatch open, tossing Springload onto the tank. "Don't rush me. He has acid skin, you know," he complained to the mini 'bots. He yelped as Slipstream and Jetstorm aimed their weapons at him, closer now. He quickly tossed Springload off the tank, the amphibioid landing in the bushes.

Grimlock ran up then, "I gotcha, I gotcha," he called out to the 'con. He smirked as soon as the 'con jumped, moving his arms out of the way and letting him fall onto the asphalt. "Nah." As soon as Quillfire began to sit up, Strongarm clapped some Energon cuffs on the 'con.

Anna jumped up as soon as she saw Slipstream jump down. She was going to jump down, not seeing the hatch door fall on the other 'bot. Not until Drift cried out for him. "Jetstorm!" She kneeled by him, tossing the hatch back so hard it flew off in the other direction.

Bumblebee ran up beside Drift, looking immensely worried, "Anna!"

Anna cradled Jetstorm in her arms, jumping just as the tank exploded. She grunted loudly as she fell on the asphalt, rolling from the impact. She never loosened her grip however, keeping Jetstorm safe in her arms. She laid on her back for a few seconds, gathering her bearings. Her back, her previously injured shoulders and now her arms were all aching terribly. Her armor was scratched to hell as well, but that was superficial.

"Anna!"

"Jetstorm!"

Jetstorm opened his blue optics to gape down at Anna. "You saved me, Anara Prime."

Anna smiled up at the mini 'bot. "Of course, Jetstorm. I'll always protect my friends." She looked up when Drift and Bee reached them, both looking panicked. She held out the mini 'bot to Drift, smiling when Drift immediately took him. She turned when Bee helped her sit up, "I'm alright, Bee. Just banged up."

Bee vented roughly, placing his helm against hers. "That was very brave of you and very much befitting of a Prime… I love you."

Anna kissed his helm gently, thanking him when he helped her up. The rest of the team reached them then, the humans sitting on Sideswipe's hand. She held her hand up to Grimlock, noticing how worried he looked. "I'm alright, really." She turned to Drift, seeing him gently setting his pupil down now. "Are you alright, Jetstorm?"

Jetstorm nodded quickly, "Yes, thank you, Anna…" He then looked down at the ground, looking very dejected and sad. "I apologize, master Drift… I shall depart now, never to…"

Drift frowned down at him, "You couldn't have known that hatch would fall on you, do not apologize for that. I'm not mad, I'm just thankful that a Prime was here to save you." He then stared down his pupil, "You left because you polished my sword improperly?"

Jetstorm looked a little more relaxed that Drift wasn't disappointed in him for needing saving. He did look ashamed of why he left though, avoiding Drift's gaze. "I knew you would be angered, so to spare us both the embarrassment of my termination, I left."

Drift vented softly, "Never make assumptions, pupil. Mistakes are part of learning. You left without word or reason, that is what angered me."

Jetstorm nodded, looking fully at ease for the first time since his recent arrival on Earth. "I can only offer my apologies, master."

Drift narrowed his eyes at his pupil, his normal demeaner slipping out. "Your apologies are..." He paused when Russell cleared his throat and Anna glared at him. He continued after that, looking down at his pupil. "Sufficient. Your performance in the field today was exemplary. You may have needed saving, but we all do at times. That is nothing to be ashamed of." He expression softened for a fraction, continuing his little speech to Jetstorm. "Communication is key to the master, pupil relationship. Perhaps we can all work on that together, should you choose to remain under my tutelage." He nodded when both Jetstorm and Slipstream bowed to him with smiles.

Russell rubbed his back, looking at Anna. He knew the talk she promised to give wasn't needed anymore, but he was glad she would have done it otherwise. He turned back to Drift, looking apologetic. "I did some assuming too, Drift, I'm sorry."

Drift looked down at the child, nodding his helm slightly. "Your assumption was not unreasonable." He then walked off with the team, back to acting normal and aloof. "But your expression of it was highly insubordinate."

Russell sighed, rolling his eyes at that. Anna kept in a laugh, shaking her helm slightly. She looked up at Bee, smiling softly. "Let's get these troublemakers back in their pods already. I'm really tired of them."

Bee chuckled softly, "Alright, Darlin'. Are you alright to use another ground bridge?"

Anna nodded, opening one last one. "Come on, everyone."

{X}

Everyone was gathered around the pods as Strongarm froze Springload while Sideswipe froze Quillfire.

Bee turned from Anna, who was leaning against an empty pod, resting. He looked to the other team, smiling at them. "Thank you, Drift, thank you all." He smiled even more when all three of them bowed to him and Anna. "We're sorry to see you go."

Drift tilted his helm, sounding confused. "We are not departing."

Everyone on Bee's team let out a loud, "Huh?"

Drift continued, "My pupils can only be as good as their master, and I still have much to learn." He glanced down at his pupils before looking to the leaders of the team. "We will stay here and learn from you, Bumblebee and Anara Prime, the lessons of teamwork and communication. And we will assist you when possible."

Russell ran up to the mini 'bots grabbing their servos with his hands, pumping their arms in the air, "Awesome!"

Anna then laughed when Jetstorm and Slipstream ran over to her. She bent down, picking them up in her arms. Slipstream was in her left arm while Jetstorm was in her right. "I take it you two are happy about this?" She smiled when they nodded, kissing their helms. "I'm happy to help teach you and your master, guys." She looked up, snickering while Bee had to deal with Drift.

Bee smiled nervously at Drift, "Uh, terrific. Welcome to the team." He held out his servo to shake Drift's, only for Drift to bow, his helm ending up in Bee's servo. "Oh… Honored."