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Transformers Prime:Exodus

Chapter 1

After everyone had left for the night,Ratchet found himself working after hours in his lab,he liked waiting till he was alone as he found it hard to concentrate otherwise.

He worked quietly only turning his attention to the footsteps behind him.

"Ratchet..How is the research coming?".

"As well as to be expected Optimus..I have refined the Synthetic Energon further but I'm afraid we will never be able to use it other than as a power source..and to fuel the Groundbridge.

"The risk is still far to great to use it within us".

"I may have another use for it Old Friend"Optimus said as he handed him a computer disk"Fowler helped get this together..All it needs is to be completed".

"I'll get to work on it first thing" the medic bot responded.

"What are we going to do Optimus"stopping him as he walked out the door".

The best we can Old friend".

"We run around,site after site..Only being able to get our hands on Megatrons leftovers.

And facing the growing terror of M.E.C.H which you and I both know thier planning something big".Ratchet said as he slamed his fist on the table

"I'm afraid they pose a far greater danger to our human allies then to us Ratchet"."Which is something I need to prevent..with all my spark."

...

Jack and Arcee arived at base after school only to find themselves in the middle of a conversation between his Mom and Optimus.

He steped off of Arcee,herself transforming into her figure form as he continued to the next level to join his Mom,Raf,and Miko.

"We can't leave our home Optimus..What about my job? They know where I work too" June answered".

"Agent Fowler already has the hostpital under close survillence..And Ratchet can bridge you to base as soon at your in route..to avoid anyone that chooses to follow".Optimus added.

"Mom"As Jack steped into the conversation"Please listen to Optimus..we can't continue this alone".

"Believe me June,I wouldn't suggest moving out of your home unless it was completey necessary..and in this case it is".

"I know Optimus"she answered"I know it has to be done..but I dont want to..But I will though,for me and Jack's safety".

"Their's plenty of room here,and you can change anything reasonable to your liking" Optimus added with a comforting smile as Jack looked over to exchange smiles with Arcee.

"If Jack's moving in here..I'm moving in to"Miko added,steping forward.

"No Miko!" Bulkhead said in protest.

"But why Bulk?..Then we can spend all our time together.

"Miko..your not yet eighteen"Optimus intervened"Your host parents have no knowledge of our existense and if you were to leave them you would be exported from this country".

"The way you can help out most is to show your support in this matter".

"Where you and Raf live isn't yet known to our enemies at the present and it would be safer if you two remain there".

Miko slumped over walking standing beside Jack as she spoke"Yea lucky Jack.."

...

The conversation was put to a close as Agent Fowler desended,steping out of the elevator carrying a case.

"What's in the case Agent Fowler?" asked Raf.

"Christmas time from Ole' Uncle Sam!" he responded as he layed it on a table opening it,handing a small device to Raf,Miko,Jack,and June as they looked them over.

"These are highly advanced communicators"Ratchet stated as he steped forward.

"Not only do they have all the features of a regular smartphone but along with a highy advanced GPS,tracking system,an Energon Dectector,and also tie-in with our com-link communication systems without having any need of a cell-signal.

"What's this red button for Ratchet? asked Raf

"Do not press that unless it's an absolute emergency!" The medical bot responded back

"Pressing that button will send me your present coordinates for an emergency Groundbridge for EVAC, back-up support,and to alert Agent Fowler.

"Keep them with you always..Understood Everyone?"

All noded except for one as they turned to Miko who was sitting on the couch playing a game on her new phone.

"Miko"Have you heard anything Ratchet has said?"asked Bulkhead.

"Of course..Emergency button..Groundbridge..EVAC..I got it all" she answered"Just one question" she asked "Does this come in pink?"

"Raf..Miko..getting late..you need to be heading home"June said going to her car"I'm heading home too Jack..lot to pack..Dont be late

"I wont Mom"

As Bumblebee and Bulkhead changed forms letting their human partners climb inside to leave, as Optimus turned to Jack.

"Jack..may I speak with you for a minute?

"Sure" he answered walking over to him as Optimus leaned down.

"Jack..I have watched you mature over these past months and I have no problem with the responsiblity that I'm about to grant to you..Arcee..would you please?

"Sure Optimus" she responded as she brought over a long case,setting in on the floor infront of Jack,as he opened it,laying his eyes upon what looked liked to him a futuristic assualt rifle with a large rectangleur barrel.

"Energon?" he guessed

"Yes Jack..Synthetic Energon.."

"I thought that stuff wasn't safe" he asked

"Synthetic Energon" Optimus continued poses to much of a risk to use on ourselfs Jack..But works fine in this configuration"

"And due to the potiency of it..This small weapon is just as powerful as to our own".

Jack griped the rifle as LED lights appeared on the handle,blinking red then to green.

"It is matched to your bio signature now Jack"Ratchet said standing behind him..

"Only you will be able to use it".

"Keep it close by Jack..let us hope it never comes of need"Optimus concluded as Jack gave a nod.

...

Early the next morning,Jack and his mom were busy packing boxes as Jack carried them outside setting them on the lawn,only to jump by the sound of an air-horn as a red,blue,and silver semi-truck with trailer pulled infront of their driveway.

"Mom Optimus is here!"

June joined him outside as the door to the truck opened as Miko,Raf and Agent Fowler steped out

"Thought you could use a hand with the heavy lifting"he said with a smile.

"Arcee...any sign of trouble?"

"Negetive Optimus..it's been quiet"as she responded on her com-link keeping watch from the garage.

After a few hours,everything was loaded as Fowler shut the rear trailer doors getting into Optimus's cab as June turned around staring at their home as a tear ran down her face.

"Mom..we will come back..I promise"He said as he hugged her waist.

She gave a silent nod and walked to her car as Raf and Miko joined her as Jack walked into the garage,puting on his helmet then sitting on Arcee.

"So hows your Mom" she asked.

" She's taking it hard".

"I promise Jack..that everything's going to be ok"she responded as their conversation was cut short by Optimus's voice over the com-links.

"Roll Out!"

Arcee pulled out of the garage,onto the street joining in line behind Optimus and June.

...

A lot was going on around the Autobot base that evening.

Bumblebee was moving out the numerous bunkbeds and lockers that onced housed the base's personal,leaving two large rooms as Bulkhead carried in June's belongings and funiture while Arcee helped Jack with his.

Things slowly grew quiet as his mom left for her late shift while Bumblebee and Bulkhead took Miko and Raf home.

Jack found himself alone in the large empty space he had for a room.

He unpacked posters and pictures,hanging them up to make it feel more like home,turning on some low music,laying down to relax,hearing it echo off the base's concrete walls,closing his eyes for a short time.

"Hey There!"

Came a voice from the hall as he turned over to see Arcee leaning in the door way,her right foot proped up against the wall.

"Hey!" He responded"

I was beginning to thing we wasn't going to be left alone any" as she said with a smile

"I was beginning to think that too"he answered returning her smile.

She strolled in,sitting beside his bed,leaning over him as she kissed him deeply.

"Mmmm..you need to get some curtains for that door..would hate anyone looking in as they walked by"she said as she kissed his neck.

"So..how do you like your room?" She asked

"Mmmm..less empty when your here" he answered with a relaxing sigh.

She quickly raised up looking at him raising an eyebrow"

And how exactly do you mean that?"

"What?..Wait..No..I didnt mean it that way"

"And how exactly did you"she asked crossing her arms.

"I meant your company fills the room Arcee"

Hmmm? sure you did..."she said with a smile as she leaned down kissing him again.

"So..think your mom might think something was up if I start sleeping in here with you?"

He chuckled"My mom is very observant..besides I can sneak into your room alot better"

"Mmmm...lucky it's right down the hall then"she said with a wink"

She eased down,sitting in the floor leaning against the wall as Jack joined her,sitting in her lap,leaning back against her chest.

"I love you Jack"she said softly as he responded.

"I love you too Arcee"

...

He layed quietly still against her keeping his thoughts to himself.

It had been almost a month since he and Arcee admitted their feelings for eachother.

They had both agreed to try and keep everything normal when they're around everyone else.

Keeping their relationship a secert as Arcee had her reputation to keep up and he didnt want to think what Miko,Raf and his Mom would think if they found out.

They cherished every second they spent alone together.

Acree read up on everything she could on human dating customs while Jack filled her in on everything she didn't understand fully.

Yes they did have their "physical" limitations,but they have adapted.

Only doing things that aren't considered much to a normal human relationship,but he wouldn't take anything else in the world than to have her by his side.

...

The next afternoon the base went noisy with the sound of a alarm as every display lit up red.

"Ratchet? Whats wrong?".

Asked Optimus walking up.

"It's Nurse Darby!..She's pushed her emergency button!".

"June..whats wrong!".

"I think I'm being followed Optimus..I left the hostpital a few minutes ago..there's been a car following me ever since.

"June try to stay calm..we will send support"."Whats the area like Ratchet".

"She's right in town Optimus..two many people to intercept them".

"June lead them out of town..away for the base..we will rondevu with a groundbridge...Just try to stay calm".

"I will try Optimus".

Everything grew quiet around base as they all waited to hear anymore news as suddenly the com-link screamed to life again.

"Optimus thier surrounding me!..Their hitting my car!"Ratchet! Groundbridge now!".

Optimus said as he transformed driving alone through the Groundbridge transforming back as he landed on the highway infront of June steping aside as she went through the portal.

Both cars came to a screaching halt as they turned around heading back in the direction they came.

Jack and his Mom were hugging eachother as Optimus came back through.

"June?..Are you harmed?".

"No Optimus..little shook up but I'm ok...Optimus..what are we going to do?".

"I wish I knew June..I wish I knew..."