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Taking the girls and thanking Rosalyn and Emilia, we left to go to the Autobots. I was scared; I didn't know how Optimus would react to my sudden disappearance with a stranger.

I wanted Optimus to know the girls were OK and well-kept. Bee and Sideswipe would probably interrogate me, asking questions nonstop on where Abby and Blossom were and how their Sparklings were doing. I kept thinking of how I'd explain to them that Rosalyn and her family were nice, generous, good natured people.

"Mama, are we staying here forever?" Saoirse asked. She was holding Eden's hand, who was toddling beside her.

"No, we're not." I glanced at everyone who walked by us, everyone standing and talking to someone else. It was hard to trust anyone, no matter the location.

"Why?"

"This is like a road trip," I said. "We'll stay here for a while and then go somewhere else."

"Where's Daddy?" Saoirse asked.

"We're going to visit him," I said.

"Can he stay with us?!" Saoirse looked at me excitedly. I bit my bottom lip, unsure on how to answer her seemingly innocent question.

"I don't know," I said honestly. "I don't think there's enough room at Rosalyn's, Saoirse."

Before Saoirse could say anything else, I gave her a pointed look. The conversation was over.

By the time we reached where the Autobots had stayed, I was relieved. They were all alive.

Immediately, Optimus activated the Holoform, climbing out of the Peterbilt as fast as he could and embraced the girls and I.

"You have no idea how much I worried for you," he rumbled, nuzzling his nose into my hair.

"I'm sorry." I kissed his shoulder, hugging him tightly. Saoirse and Eden hugged the Holoform's legs, happy to see their father. "I should've come sooner."

"Who was that human?" He pulled from the hug and looked at us with an expression of concern and slight suspicion.

"Her name is Rosalyn," I said. I put my hands on his shoulders, trying to ease the obvious tension. "She gave the girls and I a place to stay." Taking a quick glance behind Optimus's Holoform, I saw Bumblebee and Sideswipe had activated theirs. "Abby and Blossom are safe," I assured them.

"The Sparklings?" Bee asked.

"Alive and healthy."

Both looked slightly relieved, but still tense.

"Rosalyn's wonderful," I said gently, giving Optimus a small smile. "She has three kids and her sister lives with her. Rosalyn and her sister have been kind and generous."

Optimus sighed, looked conflicted. Rubbing the bridge of his nose, he frowned at me.

"I don't trust her," he said. "I am thankful that she's taken care of you and everyone else, but she's still human."

"Give them a break," I hissed. "I'm still getting used to them myself, but I know they're trying their best for us!"

"How long until we're discovered here?" he countered. "Cemetery Wind will stop at nothing to annihilate us. Lockdown will kill anyone in his way. You can't put their lives in jeopardy."

"I know I'm putting their lives in jeopardy," I exclaimed. "I regret it. They're wonderful people and Rosalyn has the sweetest kids. I don't want them to get hurt!" I silenced Optimus before he could say anything else. "I'm not leaving them either. I owe them. I'm in their debt, Optimus. No hotel or motel or whatever would take us cause we don't have money. Rosalyn opened her doors for us and is keeping us safe; this is something the girls need."

Optimus studied me, his eyes expressionless. I could tell he was hurt. I made it seem like his efforts weren't good enough. I sighed; if I kept talking, I'd make the situation worse.

Turning, I walked away.

Mya POV

The human femme and Autobot were planning on their passing over the border. Security at the border intensified since some of the other Autobots snuck their way over to Mexico. Mya tried to be more mature and accepting of Ironhide; though they still didn't talk, the tense air that surrounded them eased. Ironhide seemed less gruff, but still held a cautious distance.

I wonder what he's going to do? Mya thought. Her green eyes studied everything in front of her. Ironhide hadn't transformed; just parked a few miles from where the border was. Neither of them spoke, just observing.

Mya gave a sigh, feeling truly bored.

"You seem stressed," Ironhide guessed.

"I'm not," Mya said in a bored tone.

"What's bothering you?" Concern laced Ironhide's voice, making the human femme's eyes look at the radio with a slight frown.

"I'm just bored." She shrugged. "We're not really doing anything."

A long silence filled the air. Mya couldn't help but wonder what Ironhide was thinking about.

"I'm thinking of a strategy for us to enter the other country," Ironhide said.

"I figured you would be," Mya sighed.

When the Holoform activated that time, Mya wasn't as surprised. She looked at the false human before her and sighed. She didn't understand him.

"Something is troubling you, Mya," Ironhide said in that gruff voice. "What is it?"

"I never got your name," she responded, abruptly changing the subject.

The weapon specialist gave a frustrated sigh. "My name is Ironhide," he muttered. "It would be wise if you answered my question."

"I don't understand any of this," Mya said. "I don't understand why you're so distant or why you can't just trust me. We've known each other for a little while, why can't you trust me?"

"It's not that easy," Ironhide said, looking away. "I can't trust any human like I used to."

"You can trust me," Mya exclaimed. "I'm here for you! If I can - by some miracle - fix your arm, you can at least confide in me when you're troubled. Is it that hard?"

"Yes." The Autobot looked at her with a mixed expression. Mya saw the pain, the confusion, in his eyes. She felt her heart break for him. "Humans have changed. They've turned their backs on me - on the others. Why should I trust them?"

Mya studied the Holoform, wanting to take back all the frustration she caused him.

"Not all humans are bad," she said softly. "Not all humans turned their backs on you."

Desirée POV

Coming back to Rosalyn's house, in a sour mood, I forced a happy face as I entered. Rosalína was playing with Violet in the living area, both looking up when the girls and I came in.

"Señorita Desirée!" Rosalína called happily. The six-year-old and I got along well, so far. Violet looked at us curiously.

"Hey," I said. "I'm going to take a nap. Would it be OK if Saoirse played with you guys?"

Rosalína said something to Violet in Spanish, who, in turn, hesitantly nodded. I could tell the six-year-old was still a little shy, if not nervous, of Saoirse's blunt excitement.

"Saoirse, don't cause any trouble for them, OK?" I said, picking up Eden.

"Yes, Mama," she called.

"Rosalína, sweetie, don't be afraid to tell me if Saoirse is acting up," I said. The little girl nodded. I could hear them talking, giggling and laughing as I left.

"Did you find what you were looking for?" Emilia smiled. I bumped into her as I walked to my room.

Forcing a smile and shrugging, I shook my head. "Wasn't there," I said.

"That's a shame," she said. "Oh! Rosalyn and the others went into town for groceries."

"Thanks." Taking Eden with me, since she was a little fussy, we both went into my room for a nap.

I awoke to a knocking on the closed door.

"Who is it?" I called tiredly.

"Rosalyn."

Sighing, I got up and stretched, making sure to be careful of Eden.

"Is something wrong?" I called, shuffling over to open the door.

"Um, there are a group of young men outside," Rosalyn said nervously.

I opened the door and looked at her, confused. "Young men?" I repeated.

"Yes." Rosalyn glanced behind her. "Young men." She wrung her hands, as if unsure on what to do.

"Do you know these young men?" I asked slowly, trying to catch on to what she was trying to say.

"No." She shook her head quickly. "But one of them said he is your husband."

"Husband...?" After a second, I understood what she was talking about. I felt embarrassment and anger bubble in me.

They didn't need to worry about Cemetery Wind, I was going to kill them myself.

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