A/N: Hello! Well, this is going to be my first attempt at a multi-chapter fic. We shall see how I do. Enjoy! Oh, I don't really have a set time-period in between episodes where this takes place, but June Darby knows about the Transformers.

italics = Bumblebee talking

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this fic, except for any possible OC's that may appear, which I will identify; please do not use them without my permission….

"…And I expect a full report by the end of summer on scientists throughout the ages!" yelled Rafael's science teacher, while her students hurried out of the classroom as "freedom's bell" – which is what the kids in the school liked to call it- rang throughout the building, signaling school's end.

Raf packed his school books into his backpack as quickly as he could without misplacing anything, so that he wouldn't keep his Autobot guardian and friend and Bumblebee waiting for too long outside.

After he zipped his bag, he jogged out to the front of the school, dodging groups of people chatting with their friends, to where he knew 'Bee parked while waiting for him.

"Yo, Raf!" called Raf's ever adventurous friend Miko, waving to him over to her guardian, Bulkhead. "You ready to hang with the 'Bots all summer long?" she said a little bit quieter so no overeager ears would hear.

"You bet!" he replied enthusiastically. "Maybe I can get Ratchet to help me with my science report, and 'Bee with my..."

"Pfffft, you're actually going to do homework during summer vacation? I am going to rock out all summer long, without doing a single sheet of homework!" she exclaimed proudly, with her head held high.

"I just wish we could change your mind," said a new voice, this one belonging to their friend Jack. "Seeing you so irresponsible makes me feel all worried."

With a falsely surprised gasp, Miko said, "Don't tell me, Jackson Darby is actually worried for little ole me?"

Blushing a little, he sheepishly replied, "Well, I… uh… of course I am… sorta."

Snorting and rolling her eyes, she said, "Right, well, see you both at base!" she ended the conversation and hopped into the open passenger door of Bulkhead.

Sighing and shaking his head, Jack asked, "Will she ever learn?"

"You know Miko, Jack," said Raf, "She is untamable."

With a shrug, Jack hopped onto Arcee, his friend, guardian, and motorcycle and sped off toward the hidden base of the Autobot's.

As soon as he was out of sight, Raf walked up to Bumblebee on the passenger side and got in while Bumblebee started to drive off.

"Hello, Raf," he cheerfully greeted. "How was school?"

"Great!" Raf replied. "I am kinda glad it's over though."

"Why? Don't you enjoy your classes?" 'Bee asked curiously.

"Of course! It's not that I don't like school, it's just that I now get to spend far more time with you and the others, because it's summer break."

"Oh, I understand now, but what do you plan on doing, during this 'summer break'?"

"Well," Raf explained, "We could build model cars, we could race, and maybe, if Optimus will let us, we could bridge on over to the beach in California!

"What do you do at a 'beach'?" Bumblebee beeped.

"Well, a beach is a long shore of sand right next to the ocean water, and some common things people will do at beaches is surf and play volleyball at cook-outs, but there are many other things to do there."

"That sounds interesting! I will try and ask Optimus if we could go to this 'beach'."

"Really! Thanks, Bumblebee!" and with that they had ended their conversation as they pulled into base.

As soon as Raf was out, 'Bee transformed and walked on over to join Bulkhead and Arcee, who were chatting with each other while Jack was losing to Miko in a video game race.

"Hey guys," 'Bee beeped while waving his servo. "What do you guys plan on doing with your kids during their summer vacation?" he asked.

"Miko said she wanted to go to some rock concerts, ride some desert dunes, and watch us bust up the 'Cons, which I plan to make last if not-at-all on our activities list," said Bulkhead, with a warning look towards Miko at his last statement.

"Jack said he doesn't really have any plans, he just wants to 'hang out'," said Arcee, with a shrug of her shoulderplates.

"Hmm, well Raf said he really wanted to go to this place called a 'beach,' so I was going to ask Optimus if he was ok with that."

"Why do you need to ask Optimus?" Bulkhead questioned.

"Because he would need to use the ground bridge to get there," answered 'Bee, and with that he went to find Optimus.

After some time of searching, 'Bee discovered that Optimus was talking to Ratchet about their energon shortage in the repair bay.

"…But until we find some more energon, we can afford to…"

"Umm… excuse me? Optimus Prime, sir?" Bumblebee politely interrupted.

"You may continue," Optimus acknowledged with a nod of his helm.

"Well, Raf wanted me to ask you, sir, if it would be all right to allow the children to use the ground bridge to go to this location called a 'beach,' he assured me that it is safe; he said that most humans have fun activities there, and…"

"Bumblebee," Optimus' commanding voice stopped Bumblebee's babbling from escalating. "If Ratchet is fine with bridging them there, and their creators are acceptant of the idea, then I give my permission for them to use the Ground Bridge."

"I have a better idea," Ratchet announced, "Why don't you take them camping on the beach for say… a week or so, that way I can get some work done around here…"

"An excellent idea, Ratchet," said Optimus, nodding his approval of Ratchet's suggestion, then turned to 'Bee and said, "You have my permission to use the ground bridge for your trip, but we will bridge you back if any problems arise," and with that, he went back to his conversation with Ratchet, while Bumblebee went to share the news with the others.

…..

"…So are we good, or what?" Bumblebee asked Arcee and Bulkhead.

"I bet Miko will love this! I'm totally in!" said Bulkhead, fist-pumping the air.

"If Jack is fine with it; I guess we could use a little mental break from the war…" said Arcee rubbing her forehelm with her servo.

"Great! Let's ask them!" 'Bee beeped enthusiastically , then jogged over to the human area, where Miko was still kicking Jack's butt at the racing game, while Raf cheered his friend's on.

"Raf, Raf, Raf!" 'Bee beeped frantically.

"Wow, slow down 'Bee, and speak slowly so I can understand you," Raf said while holding up his hands in the "slow down" position.

Venting deeply, Bumblebee beeped again, but slower this time, "Raf, Optimus gave us permission to use the ground bridge to go to the beach AND actually camp-out for a week!"

"That's awesome, 'Bee! Hey, guys," Raf then turned to talk to his human friends, "If our folks are ok with it, we can camp out on the beach for a week!"

"Uhh, Raf, in case you haven't noticed, there is no body of water around here for miles, where would we go? asked Jack.

"We can bridge to the beach in California, unless you all would like to go somewhere else…"

"Nah, California's cool for me, let's get packing!" Miko exclaimed, then ran to Bulkhead to go home to pack.

Jack, Arcee, Rafael, and Bumblebee were not far behind.

"Primus, please let their creators say 'yes'." Ratchet prayed, then turned back to his work on the moniter…

A/N: Well, that's the first chapter so far, I know there's not much action in it yet, but that's what make a story so great, yet so slagging annoying, is the suspense…I will try and update fast because I hate suspense too :P, although nothing interesting has happened yet so there is not really much suspense… maybe. Anyway, please review, it fills me with pride and happiness I never knew I had… seriously, it's kinda creepin' me out… but I still love it! :D