We walked about 5 or 6 miles from HQ and found ourselves in the woods. After we sat down, Prime and I started talking about different things. He asked me if I noticed anything different about Megatron's voice. I looked at him strangely.

"What do you mean 'did I notice anything different about Megatron's voice'? Do you mean was he actually being nice to me?"

"Yes, that's what I meant."

"Well, actually he was pretty nice to me, which, to tell you the truth, pretty much surprised me. Why do you ask, Optimus? Is there something that I should know about Megatron?"

"Last night, I thought I'd do some background checking on your friend, Jason. After I finished "Jason's background, I thought I would check Megatron's background. I was completely shocked at what I had found."

"What was it, Optimus? What did you find?"

"I found out the reason why Megatron was so nice to you. Evidently Megatron had a wife when he started out as leader of the Decepticons."

"A wife!? That would explain why he was so nice to me." I chuckled a bit. Prime understood why I would find it a bit funny, but chose to continue telling me more about Megatron's past.

"That wasn't all that I had found. I went deeper into his file and found out that his wife died during child birth. She gave birth to a daughter named Megatronia-1."

I sobered up when he told me that Megatron had a daughter.

"What ever happened to his daughter? Did Megatron ever find her?"

"I was unable to get the rest of his file up on screen."

"You weren't the only one doing background checks, Optimus. I did some digging of my own. I found out what your real name is and Elita-1's real name. I know who rebuilt you and Elita as well. I know that bringing up a subject like that can be very painful, and I'll understand if you don't want to talk about it."

"How did you get into my personal file? I had that classified so that no one was able to get to it." He looked a little disappointed in me when I told him.

"Don't blow a gasket, Prime. I'm not going to tell anyone about my findings, but you should talk to Tommy and Kimberly like you had planned to before the fight with the Decepticons."

"You're right, I should talk to them, but…"

"But what, Prime? Are you nervous about talking to 2 Humans about your past? I could always go back on my word and spread the info around on you, but I don't want to embarrass my friend and leader. Just promise me that you will talk to them sometime soon, ok."

As he stood, he offered his hand to me and pulled me up to my feet. He also gave me his word that would talk to Tommy and Kimberly this week.
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While we were headed back to HQ, we were ambushed by Thundercracker, Skywarp, Starscream and Soundwave.

"What's the matter boys, can't Megatron do his own dirty work or does he enjoy sending you losers to do it for him?"

I was surprised when none of them answered until I found out why. I think my foot fits in my mouth just fine. Megatron had landed right in front of me. Oops.

"I like to do my own dirty work, you Autobot scrap heap."

"What gives you the right to talk to a female that way, Megatron?"

Megatron just stood there and laughed.

"What's the matter Megatron, don't you believe her?"

"What kind of idiot do you take me for, Prime?"

"How long do I have to respond, Mega-rat? Why don't you look deep into my optics and find out for yourself or are you chicken?"

Megatron was getting pissed now.

"How dare you!"

"How dare I call you a chicken? Prove it then. Prove you're not a chicken."

After Megatron found out I was telling the truth, I had asked him if I could come with them back to their base. I wanted to tell him about the info I found. I wasn't going to tell him that Prime found the info. That was a disaster waiting to happen and a chance for Starscream to try and take over as Decepticon leader.

Before I left, Optimus grabbed a hold of my arm. I understood why he was hesitant to let me leave with them.

"Prime, if you really trust me, you'll let go of my arm. I promise to return back tomorrow. Don't tell Spike where I am. I don't need him coming after me. I don't want him getting hurt."

"I understand. Just be careful. You and your friends just lost one person, I don't think they want to lose you."

I nodded then took off with the Decepticons.
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Back at Decepticon HQ, Megatron had me follow him to his personal quarters. When we got there, I asked him about something to drink. He told Starscream to bring a couple of energon cubes for me.

"Would you mind if I got rid of Starscream my way?"

"I don't mind at all."

I told Starscream to turn around. He refused, so I gave him the Stone Cold Stunner, then tossed him out like a wet noodle.

"What was that you used on him?"

"Just a little something I learned from a friend of mine. It's the Stone Cold Stunner. My friend, Steve Austin, taught me his finishing move. You'd like him. He takes crap from no one."

"So, tell me how you found my personal file and the info on my daughter and deceased mate."

"This info was so deep that not even Starscream knows about it. And I highly doubt even Soundwave knows. Unfortunately, I didn't find the name of your mate, just your daughter's name. Sorry."

"That was before the war got real bad. I was just named new Decepticon leader. You said you knew my daughter's name. What is it? I must know."

"Her name is Megatronia-1. That's all I could find. So, no clue if she's dead or not. She hasn't been seen in a very long time."

Megatron sat there in complete shock. I gave him some of my energon cube to calm him down a bit.

"I can leave if you would like. I can call for a ride back."

"No, please don't leave. What I would like from you is a friendship and maybe a possible relationship based on trust."

It was my turn to be shocked. Relationship coming out of Megatron's mouth? What is the world coming to.

"I'm not sure about a relationship, Megatron. I can't and won't be like your dead mate. It would be like competing with a ghost. I don't want you getting the wrong impression about me. You're a great leader and all, but what would the other Decepticons think if they found out about us? Rumors do spread quick, you know."

"I don't care about what the other Decepticons have to say or think. Its not their decision on who I can or can not date, especially Starscream. I would never expect you to be like my dead mate. I just need someone to care for me like she did."

I noticed that he had pointed to a picture of her on his nightstand. I picked up the picture and noticed how beautiful she was. There was no way I could replace her as his new mate. I gave him the picture back.

"Alright Megatron. Looks like you have yourself a new mate. For now, let's keep this between you and I. Prime was hesitant to let me come here. I understood his concern. Until I can figure out how I'm going to tell him that you're my mate, this needs to be hush hush."

"I can do that for now." Then he gently kissed me. He sat back and smiled. I smiled back.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Of course."

"Have you thought about ending the war and becoming friends with Prime? You and him probably have more in common than you would think. Give it some thought, ok."

"For you, I will."

I stretched a bit. Megatron noticed I looked a bit tired.

"Why don't you stay for tonight. You look a bit tired."

"I am, actually. Is there somewhere I can sleep?"

"Right here with me. No one touches my mate. I'm very protective."

"Trust issues with your own troops?"

"Yes, especially Starscream. He wouldn't hesitate to destroy you cause you are a femme. He tried to do destroy my deceased mate after we were bonded just so he could take over as the new leader."

"It sounds like he succeeded."

"A month later, yes. She was fighting along side me when she was shot. I didn't know where the shot came from 'til I heard him laugh."

"Can I ask why you have him here if he killed your mate? It seems that all he's done is make your life miserable."

"He's also done well when I have been down for repairs after each battle with the Autobots. He's not just the Air Commander. He's my 2IC."

"That explains a lot."

"How so?"

"Ratchet and his wrench throwing."

"I've heard about that."

"I better lay down for a while. I'm getting rather tired. I enjoyed our talk."

"I did too. Thank you."

I nodded then laid down. Megatron laid down next to me and brought me closer to him. It felt nice to have strong arms holding me.

My mind was still active and made it hard for me to sleep. I carefully sat up and hung my feet over his berth. Megatron woke up shortly after. He put his hand on my shoulder. I looked over my shoulder at him.

"Everything ok? You weren't in recharge long."

"I didn't mean to wake you. I couldn't sleep. Too much on my mind."

"Like what? Optimus maybe?"

"No. He's my friend. Actually, your picture gave me an idea."

"Oh?"

"Please don't get mad, but I was thinking about having the Constructicons rebuilding me completely to look like your deceased mate, but then thought about what you would say about it."

"If that's what you want to do, then go ahead. The last time I saw her was when she recovered from her wounds and left forever. I didn't even know she was with spark at the time she left. Not a word to me about leaving. Just gone."

"So, you have no qualms with me looking like her, then?"

"Of course not. Honestly, you looking like her will be good for me."

"How so? I would think that would bring up bad memories."

"Not at all. I have good memories of her. I would like to share those memories with you afterwards."

"I would like that. Thank you."

"Let's go tell Hook and he can get started immediately."

"Sounds like a plan, Megster."

"There's something I would like to ask you, but I'm going to wait 'til you've been rebuilt."

"Ok. It must be important if you wanna wait."

"It is."

We left his personal quarters and headed for med bay. He had his picture of his deceased mate in his hand. I let him lead the way. I didn't know the ins and outs of Decepticon HQ like I did Autobot HQ.
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Med bay in Decepticon HQ. Hook was just cleaning up for the night when we walked in.

"Evening Hook. Working late, I see."

Hook turned around and saw Megatron and I.

"I'm always working late, Lord Megatron. What can I do for you and your friend?"

Megatron handed the picture over to Hook and explained what he wanted done.

"I haven't seen her in forever. Did you ever find her?"

"No, I didn't. Wolf here, did find that I had a daughter."

"I helped your mate give birth to your daughter."

"That would explain why you asked him about his mate. Can you do it?"

"I can do just about anything."

"How long will it take, Hook? I have something very important I want to discuss with her."

"Then you better do it now. She will be offline for at least 2 days while she's getting rebuilt entirely."

Megatron got down on one knee. "I'm not big on Human customs, but I would like to know if you will make me the happiest mech alive and bond with me?"

"Translation please, Hook? Is he asking what I think?"

"In Human terms, I believe he's asking you to marry him."

I looked back at Megatron, who was still on knee. He nodded.

"These Cybertronian terms are going to be tricky. Can I give you my answer after I'm back online?"

Megatron stood back up and took a hold of my right hand. He kissed it, then gently kissed me on my lips.

"Of course you can." Then he looked at Hook. "Let me know when she's back online, Hook. I will make sure no one disturbs you while you rebuild her. This takes precedence over anything else. Is that understood?"

"Of course, Lord Megatron. It'll be nice to have a new face around here to keep Starscream in line."

I snickered a bit. Megatron smiled.

"I'll see you in a couple of days, Megster."

"I will never get use to that nickname. Please don't use that around the other Decepticons."

"Understood."