Cade had requested for Optimus to pull over to a truck stop called "Hole n" A Rock". From Cade had told you and Optimus during the drive that he had hacked into a drone from Cemetery Wind back at the gas station and now was able to control it with a remote.

You decided to sit in between both Cade and Shane while Tessa sat in the driver's seat of Prime's alt mode.

After setting the computer up, he attached his debit card to the drones little arm and flew it down to the truck stop. "This is not easy.." Cade mumbled as he used the control like gaming peice to make it fly around.

"You know you don't suck at everything dad." Tessa chimed in from the driver's seat and you patted his shoulder, "you're doing great Cade."

He sighed as he flew the thing to the atm machine, scarring an elderly looking man; he quickly stepped away from the ATM.

Cade shifted the joystick of the control and turned the drone to its side so he could place his credit card in the slot of the ATM machine.

He then directed the drone to pull out. Just as he did so, the ATM screen showed a red flashing sign saying "declined, Locked account".

"I knew it.." Cade grumbled as he then flew the drone a little higher up to where the camera was on the atm and turned over the card which he had wrote in black marker 'I will find you'. In all big capitalized letters.

Just then, you could all hear loud police sirens coming down the road. Your eyes eyes widened to see three large white pickup trucks pull in with the Texas Law Enforcement logo on the doors.

The cops jumped out of their trucks and began demanding people to put their hands up in the air as they searched the area. Cade quickly scrambled to make the drone fly back to him and watched from afar as the cops looked around the area.

"Come on, let's get out of here before they catch us." You said as Cade stood up and gathered the drone and ditched the remaining items. Optimus started his engine once more and drove off and down the road.

As he drove down the road he played his message again, calling out to the Autobots. "Calling all Autobots, calling all Autobots."

You sighed, relaxing against the driver's seat and smiled as the seat had warmed up to your body. Just then you noticed a large white semi transport truck drive by.

As it drove past Prime, he began to scan the truck as it drove past changing his alt mode appearance as he drove with you and Cade's family still in his alt-mode.

Cade, Tessa and Shane jolted in their seats as you sat there unafazed by Optimus's transformation. You watched in awe as his alt-mode began to shift. All the rust from his running boards became back to slick shiny metal.

From his front and rear fenders to the front of his grill changed and transformed to new sleek metal.

"Oh my god! Oh my god! Shane cried out as Cade let out a heavy breath. They stared in awe as they witness Optimus transform while he drove.

As more of the rust chipped away his new and improved engine purred with delight, along with his Autobot symbol forming at the front of the metal frame of his grill.

From an alt mode with rust and full of bullet holes he was now back to being blue, and red flames.

"That was insane! That was awesome but it was insane right?!" Shane shouted overly excited making you laugh.

You looked back out on the road and patted Prime's dash. "It's great to have you back Prime. I absolutely love the new look." You said with a smile as his interior became very warm once again; especially the black leather driver's seat you were sitting on.

Prime drove down the small dirt road, passing large mounts of rocks. You smiled enjoying the view.

From up above you hear someone shouting and running along a large tower of red rock. Your eyes widened as you watched the figure closely. Oh my god! It that...Hound!

"Oh yeah, hell yeah! He's back! HES ALIVE! OPTIMUS IS HERE!" He cried out as the sound of gun fire and his voice rang through the empty desert.

Not too far you could make out a blue Cybertronian who was sliding down one of the rocks and leaping in the air, changing into one of their other alt modes which was a helicopter. Oh my goodness that's Drift!

As Prime pulls into the remaining Autobot's hide out, Crosshairs runs along side Optimus as he drove in his alt mode.

"Ah ha, yeah, Mr. Leader of The Free Galaxy is back! I knew you'd make it, I never doubted you." Crosshairs said as Prime parks, still in his alt mode.

Drift transformed in his bi-pedal mode and he bows. "We got your warning, we've been waiting." He said as he smacked Crosshairs on the arm.

"Oh yeah, boom time, we finally got the gang back together." Hound said as he rested his gun on his massive shoulder.

"These are the Autobot's. Optimus's team." You informed as you smiled at Cade and his family.

You stepped out of his alt-mode first and the Autobot team were shocked to see you. "Well look at that! (Y/n), you're still alive eh?" Crosshairs asked as you snorted out a laugh, "sorry to disappoint ya Cross. You can't get rid of me so easily."

"It's been a long time (Y/n), it's a pleasure to see you again." Drift said softly as you smiled in reply, "likewise Drift."

Hound only smiled, "great to see you again, kid."

"Likewise Hound."

Finally both Cade and his family stepped out Optimus's alt-mode just as you hear a familiar growling engine coming from the hills. Your eyes widened as you catch your sights on a black and yellow Camaro.

Oh my god! Bee is still alive!

From behind you, Optimus finally transformed into his bi-pedal mode. You smiled as you watched him in awe. Wow...

"Humans have asked us to play by their rules, well..the rules have just changed.." Optimus informed after he had finished his transformation and looked at the Autobot team.

Hound walked over, dropping loads of his ammunition and weapons as he walked.

"Humans beings, just a bunch of backstabbing weasels." He grumbled as Drift hummed. "Hound, find your inner compass, loyalty is a but a flower in the winds of fear and temptation."

"What the hell are you saying?" Hound asked as he looked over at Drift. "It's a haiku." He simply replied as suddenly he grabbed Drift by the metal platting that formed his chest plate.

"Cut the crap before I drop this grenade down your throat." He threaten as Drift escaped his grip, pressing his blades at his throat.

"Try it, you'll be dead." Drift threatened as he pressed the tip of his razor sharp blade at Hound's exposed neck cables.

"Oh please pull it, please do it." Hound begged as he titled his helm to the side. Bee then whirred, raising his servo in dismay. "You know what-it would save us so much time."

"Oh shush, don't be so salty." You hear someone say. Your eyes widened as you recognized the soft yet smooth-silky voice that could bring anyone to their knees.

"Swiftdagger?" You called out as the large cyberwolf appeared clearly in your view. Her ruby red optics widened at the sight of you.

"(Y/n)!" She cried out as she ran towards you transforming into her humanized form, quickly scooping you up in her arms. "Thank Primus you're alive! I missed you so much!" She cried out as you laughed, hugging her back.

Once the excitement died down, you looked around to see where Sam and Carly were. "Hey...where's Sam and Carly?" You asked as Swiftdagger's eyes dimmed before looking away.

"Oh-oh Swift I'm so sorry." You said sadly as she sighed, "don't worry about it, I'll...I'll explain it later..."

Before you could reply, Cross had taken notice of Cade and his family. "Well, raise your hand if your thoroughly disenchanted with our little pleasant Earth vacation." Crosshairs began as he made a quick turn and rested his servos at his waist.

"So who's the stowaways?" Crosshairs spat as he spun around to glare at Cade, aiming his guns at them.

"Whoa, whoa. Hey, what's with the gun?" Cade asked as he raised his hands up in surrender as both Tessa and Shane stepped behind Cade.

Your eyes widened as Hound rolled over, aiming his giant cannons at them; having to already lost patience with Croshairs and Hound Swiftdagger quickly transformed and stepped in front to guard Cade and his family.

"Back off Cross!" She spat as she glared up at green mech.

"Stop Hound! Both of you! They risked their lives for mine we owe them." Optimus said as Crosshairs and Hound stepped down.

You sighed and turned back at Cade who glared at you, "I thought they were friendly." He grumbled out as you sighed, "trust me they are. Just give it time." You ensured as Cade, his daughter and Shane relaxed once more.

~Later~

By the time everyone was settled in; the sun had began to set turning the sky into colours of pinks, purples and dark blues. Swifty has made a large fire for you and Cade's family as the Autobot's had gathered for a small team meeting.

Tessa had a blanket wrapped around her as she sat next to Cade on one log while Shane sat on one of white-greyish rock away from Tessa and Cade.

You turned towards Swiftdagger and sighed. "I'm sorry about earlier..." you mumbled out as she shrugged, staring at the red flames of the fire.

"Don't be sorry...it was my fault anyways that their dead." She mumbled out as you could sense Cade's eyes on Swiftdagger.

"You were part of the Chicago war?"

"Yes. Both (Y/n) and I were. We were part of the team since the beginning." She informed as you smiled, "Swifty was my guardian till Optimus and I then became a thing."

"So you're part human or something?" Tess asked as Swifty shrugged. "This is just my hologram. It's a lot more advance than the others." She replied as she studied Cade and his family for a moment before getting up.

"I'll go join the others." She informed, looking over at you and smiled once more, "I'm glad to have you back (Y/n)."

"Same here Swifty." You replied as she then transformed back to her Cyberwolf form and went to sit next to her Bondmate.

"So, there's been no sign of any others?" Prime asked as he walked over to the remaining Autobot's. "Nada.." Hound grumbled as he stood behind Drift.

"We are all that is left." Drift added on, from the large rock he was sitting on.

"They're picking us off one by one." Crosshairs said with a slight grumble as Hound sighed. "We're the pathetic dirty foursome and you make five." He said as he looked over at Prime.

"We've been scouting for more Autobot's but there was nothing. Most of our team has been taken out or are incredibly good at hiding." Swiftdagger chimed in with a defeated sigh.

You felt bad for the team. They have been through so much. And after everything they've done...humans still want them gone.

You looked away from the Autobot's and dropped your gaze to the large fire that provide enough heat to keep you warm from the cold temperature of the desert.

"So that's our best-case scenario? Autobot witness protection?" Shane asked, breaking the longing silence between you and Cade family.

Cade looked over at Shane, a hard glare sent at his direction. Even you were pissed at the fact Shane had said that. If it wasn't for Optimus you scrap head you would've been dead by now.

"Hey, Speed Racer, you're welcome to leave anytime."

"For the recorded," Shane tossed a rock into the fire, "Superdad, I'm not hiding with you. I'm hiding out with that big guy." Shane added on, pointing over to Optimus.

Swiftdagger entered the camp fire pit once more and glared daggers at Shane. Of course she had heard the conversation and you could see it in her optics of how she wanted to tear him a apart.

"If anything fleshing, you carry no use for the team. And unless you want to get eaten I suggest you shut up." She spat, snapping her jaw making Shane nearly wet himself.

You only laughed as she turned back to her human self. "God how did you deal with them all your life?" She asked as you only smiled, "they're not that bad. How did you deal with those bolts for brains?"

She rolled her eyes, "don't even get me started..." She grumbled out as she turned her gaze back to the fire.

"Sensei with your fate unknown, Bumblebee has held command, despite his complete and total lack of anything resembling warrior discipline." Drift informed, catching Prime's attention as he gestured his sword towards Bee.

"Ugh...here we go again..." Swift grumbled out as Cade and his family, including you watched the scene play out.

Bee whirred angrily, rolling his blue optics in anger as he tried to ignore Drift. "He's like a child." Drift added on as Bee shot up from sitting on the large boulder. He twitched with anger as he clenched his servo's into fists as he made his way towards Drift.

"This child is-about to kick your ass." Bee spat out through the radio station as Drift was only amused.

"He brings us shame." Drift added on as Bee stormed over to him. Clearly not afraid of Bee or his threat. "Aren't you going to do something?" You told Swiftdagger as she rolled her eyes, "he's a big boy, he can hold his own."

You stared at both Bots with wide eyes while Cade, Tessa and Shane also watched the two Bots tussle it out.

Bee whirred in anger as stomped his ped at his sword, kicking it from Drift's  grasp. "You four, move out of this area. It's going to get messy." Swiftdagger informed as you four got up and moved out of the way.

"Oh, cage fight." Hound said as both him and Crosshairs stepped back to give more room for the two idiots.

Drift then shoved Bee off of him, knocking him down. "Smart ass," he grumbled as he reached down to grab his sword from when Bee had kicked it out of his grasp.

Bee rolled over, getting back on his feet. "What's the matter with the them?" Tessa asked Cade as you sighed, shaking your head in defeat, "I don't know...they were never like this..." you replied sadly as you watched them continue to fight.

Drift knocked Bee down again, pinning him on the ground. Drift pressed his ped on Bee's back strut as he hovered over him, bringing his sword to his neck.

"Am I the lone sage who sees through these puppy-dog eyes act? It's beneath you." Drift said as he glides his sword along his exposed neck cables.

Bee furrowed his optic ridges as he glared up at Drift.

"Yes, I've been waiting for them all to dispatch each other, so I can take charge with no trouble at all!" Crosshair said excitedly as you rolled your eyes.

"Just me, reporting to me." Crosshairs added on as he took his gun out from holster as did a little spin with it before resting it on his shoulder.

"Well, it sure looks like you've been missed." Cade said as he looked over at him.

"Autobot's, Lockdown is hunting us, and humans are helping. We need to know why." Optimus demanded to his team.

"Well, listen, I don't know why, but I have an idea about who." Cade exclaimed as he pulled out the little drone.

Drift had transformed into his alt mode and Cade stepped in, connecting the drone to Drift.

In seconds the clip projected on the rock in front of the Autobot Team. Bee stood as Optimus sat down on a boulder watching the clip from the drone.

"This drone I stole recorded footage of an Autobot raid.." Cade exclaimed as everyone watched the clip play on the flat rocks.

"It's in pieces, but watch what happens here." Cade added on and what hurt the most was the fact you could see the pain in Optimus optics as he watched the clips.

As the clip changes you see Leadfoot one of the Wreckers being attacked. "Oh that's Leadfoot." Hound pointed as we watched the red wrecker being shot at.

"They tear them apart..." Swiftdagger mumbled out as you had to tear your eyes away. You couldn't bare to watch it any longer.

"Savages.." Hound grumbled as he removed his green helmet off his helm in respect of the fallen comrade.

"Then later a truck comes to haul him off. KSI. Kinetic Solutions. Defence, aerospace, government contracts. They designed this drone." Cade exclaimed as he studied the dragon fly drone.

"So these government guys, hunt you down, and then pass you off to this KSI?" Shane asked as Tessa leaned her head against his shoulder.

"The company headquartered in Chicago. That could be where they were taken." Cade informed as everyone grew tense. Including you. Never in your life would you ever want to go back to Chicago...so many lives lost....

"No way to get inside without a battle." Hound said as he looked over at Prime who got up from sitting down on the large boulder.

"Well, what if you had some human help?" Both Cade and you asked in sync as he got out of Drift's alt mode.

"What, are you two partners now?" Tessa asked her father as she stood up, looking over at Cade.

"Sweetie we're targets now too. We need to know why or we'll never get our lives back." Cade replied as he looked at Tessa, who only rolled her eyes in reply.

Optimus's looked at the remaining Autobots. "Autobots, I have sworn to never kill humans." Autobot began as Hound rolled his optics. "Big mistake.." Hound grumbled softly.

"..but when I find out who's behind this, he's going to die."

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Hng..this book is just..I don't even know at the moment guys. Sorry for such the long wait...I hope you all are enjoying it! Thank you all for the support, votes and most of all reading it!

Also...considering the coronavirus has been going around and it now classified as pandemic uhm...well it's really fucking crazy.

Apparently in Toronto they're planning to close parts of it down and such...
My town where I live hasn't been hit yet but we've been stocking up. Therefore, knock on wood if my town does get affected and we go on lockdown...you probably won't get any updates from me...

But I hope everyone is safe and in good health. Remember to watch your hands and stay clean. Also, use Lysol. Apparently there was this thing going around that the coronavirus was listed on the can of what it can prevent and such. Idek tbh.

Also on the news last night is said that it can last in the air for 2-3hrs, and live on surfaces for 2-3hrs. So no Karen this is not like the flu. It's more advanced. Anyways...I wish you all the best, and stay safe everyone.

I do want to apologize for anyone who has been hit by the sickness and or lost family and friends to it. Stay strong. Stay safe.

I'll have more updates for my story coming soon.