I sighed sadly. My father had not showed up again. My name is Elizabeth Galloway but I prefer Lizzie. My dad was always busy at work. He works in a government with aliens. I had never met them but I know all about them. I hadn't spoken to my dad for two weeks after he told me about the torture of one. I thought my dad's ways were a little extreme but it was what I had grown up with.

My mother had died when I was born. My father was never around. I noticed a police car sitting across the street. The police man leaned against the hood. He noticed me and waved me over. I cautiously stood in front of him.

"You Mr. Galloway's little girl right?" he asked.

"Yes," I replied. I read the logo on his car and it made me nervous. To Punish and Enslave.

"You need a ride home?" he asked.

"No thank you," I said backing up.

"That's fine. Maybe next time," said the man. I walked home. It was a two hour walk but I didn't mind. I was spoiled but I'd trade it all for a friend. I was not allowed to meet the Autobots which I still hated. They didn't even know about me. I finished my homework and made myself some soup for dinner. Dad walked in as I washed up for bed.

"Hi dad," I said quietly. He knew I was upset.

"What's the matter Elizabeth?" he asked sitting in his chair. He pulled me onto his lap.

"Nothing," I mumbled.

"Now sweetie, I know I'm not around much but your only 8. Your not ready to face the world alone," replied my dad.

"You forgot to come get me again," I said.

"I'm sorry Lizzie-bear. I promise I'll be there tomorrow," replied my dad. I shook my head.

"It's summer daddy. I don't have school for two months," I said. He seemed shocked at this.

"I'm sorry," he said.

"Do I have to stay with grandma and grandpa all summer again?" I asked sadly.

"I'm sorry Lizzie-bear," he said. I was used to this by now.

"It's ok daddy," I said sliding off his lap and heading to my bedroom. I think he knew it was not ok at all. I fell asleep that night with several tears in my eyes.

In the morning I woke and made myself breakfast. It was my normal thing in the morning since dad was never home. Though I didn't find a note. I was startled to find my dad in the living room watching the news and drinking coffee.

"Your up early," he commented.

"Normal time," I replied sitting on the floor beside his chair. I finished my breakfast and my dad pulled me up into his lap.

"I don't think it's fair to leave you with others anymore," said my dad. I could hardly believe it. He was letting me go with him. First I had to tell him the truth.

"Daddy, I've been hiding something from you for a long time," I admitted.

"What is it?" asked my dad worried.

"I don't have any friends. I never have. Other kids don't like me," I replied sadly.

"It's alright Lizzie-boo," said my dad. He sent me to pack. I ran up to my room and did so. When I went back downstairs dad scooped me up and grabbed my small suitcase. I giggled as he carried me outside. He set me down and I climbed in the back seat of his black government SUV. He smiled as he climbed in the driver seat.

Hours later I was falling asleep in the seat of a privet jet.

"Go to sleep Lizzie-bear. I'll wake you when we land," my dad said. I closed my eyes drifting off.

Dad woke me as the jet was landing. I yawned and stretched.

"Daddy what is your job," I asked.

"I'm the babysitter for giant robots," he said as we climbed off the plane. I giggled. I followed my dad as we walked into a giant hanger. We climbed up some stairs onto a large platform high above the ground. I stayed close to my dad and smiled as a blue semi with flames drove in followed by a black Topkit truck. I stared as they transformed.

"Who's the Sparkling?" asked the black one his blue optics on me. I smiled.

"Optimus, Ironhide this is my daughter Elizabeth," said my dad.

"You never informed us you had a family," said Optimus.

"It doesn't particularly concern you," said my dad.

"Actually it does," said a yellow bot with lights on it's shoulders.

"How so?" asked my dad.

"The Decepticons tend to target our human allies. This could include your daughter," replied the bot. I didn't like the sound of that.

"Is one a police car?" I asked nervously. They all looked at me. My dad crouched in front of me.

"Where did you see a police car?" he asked.

"In front of my school. He offered me a ride home but I said no because I'm not supposed to talk to strangers. The logo on his car scared me. It said To Punish and Enslave," I explained. All the bots stiffened. "Did I do something wrong?" I asked.

"No sweetie, you did the right thing," said my dad. He stood and faced the Autobots.

"The police car you saw was a Decepticon named Barricade. You did the right thing in declining," said Optimus gently. I nodded.

"So does this mean she can't go back to school?" he asked.

"I don't believe Barricade will contact your daughter again if he doesn't see around during the summer," said Optimus, "Though I do suggest keeping a close eye on her."

"What poor soul are you tormenting now Galloway?" asked a voice. Everyone looked up to see a yellow robot enter with two young adults on his shoulder. I glared at the boy who had spoken.

"Samuel this would be my daughter Elizabeth," replied my dad. The two looked shocked.

"You have a daughter?" asked the girl.

"Hello," I said.

A few hours later I was outside with Sam and Mikayla. My father was in a meeting. Bumblebee's holoform was activated studying me.

"There is resemblance," he confirmed.

"He's still a jerk who hurt you," grumbled Sam.

"I'm sorry for my dad's actions. I know about the torture," I replied sadly.

"He told you about that?" asked Sam.

"He told me everything," I said, "Except names."

"Well you know most of us," replied Sam.

"Not really," said Mikayla, "There's both sets of twins and Prowl."

"True," agreed Sam. I sighed and leaned against the hanger door. Ironhide walked out.

"Hello," I said.

"I'm surprised," he replied.

"Why?" asked Sam.

"Galloway might actually be convinced to let her stay here for the summer," replied Ironhide.

"Really?" I asked. He smiled at my enthusiasm.

"Yes," he said. I was happy.

"Where's your mother?" asked Sam suddenly. I flinched at the question. My face fell. I walked away not wanting to answer. I heard Ironhide explain behind me. It was painful to think about it. I was deep in thought leaning against the hanger wall when another bot found me.

"Who are you?" he asked startling me.

"Elizabeth," I replied. He was a leaner bot then the ones I'd met.

"Galloway's daughter?" he guessed.

"Yes," I replied.

"My name is Prowl. I'm second in command for the Autobots," he said. I shook his finger.

"You can call me Lizzie," I replied.

"Is that what your friends call you?" he asked smiling. I frowned and shrugged. I had no friends. I headed back to find Sam and Mikayla. I was somewhat startled to find myself blocked by Prowl.

"Um," I said.

"Your father is looking for you," he replied.

"He doesn't like you guys too much," I replied as he led me inside.

"What do you think of us?" he asked.

"I personally think you guys are awesome," I whispered as my dad walked into the room.

"I see you met Prowl," he replied as I hugged him. I nodded.

"She's staying?" asked Prowl.

"Yes," replied my dad.

"Cool," I said happily.

"Unfortunately I won't be," replied my dad. He had done this a million times but it still saddened me. I remained smiling around him though.

"Ok," I replied. I watched him leave and frowned.

"He's not around you much is he?" asked Prowl.

"No," I replied simply. He lowered his hand next to me. I looked up at him then climbed on. I held on to his finger as he slowly raised me up.

"You wish he was around more," replied Prowl. I nodded sadly. Suddenly two mini coopers skidded in followed by two Lamborghini's. The two mini coopers were red and green. The Lamborghini's were silver and golden. Prowl groaned and I giggled as all four transformed.

"Hey Prowl that Galloway's Sparkling?" asked the green one. I backed slightly on Prowl's hand.

"Yes and you'll be leaving her alone this summer," replied Prowl. I was grateful.

"Oh come on we just wanted to see," complained the red one.

"Oh please you too could crush her accidentally," said the yellow one. Both got smacked by the silver one.

"Your going to scare her," he scolded. I rolled my eyes.

"Well, this will be interesting," I said.

"I'm Sides the green ones Skids and the red ones Mudflap their twins. Sunny here is my twin," replied the silver one.

"I'm guessing it's not because he's a sunny person," I replied.

"Short for Sunstreaker," replied Prowl, "Just as Sides is short for Sideswipe."

"She can use the nickname but you can't," grumbled Sunny. I smiled.

"That was fast," Prowl replied.

"Sparklings aren't so bad. No matter who their creators are," said Sunny.

"What's a Sparkling and why does everyone keep calling me that," I asked slightly annoyed.

"A Sparkling is our term for child," replied Prowl.

"Ok," I replied.

"She doesn't get mad like Galloway," replied Skids.

"I don't always agree with my dad," I replied.

"You don't have many friends do you?" asked Prowl.

"None, we tend to move a lot," I replied.

"That's easy enough to fix," said Sides holding out his hand. I stepped on. I spent the rest of the day with Sides and Sunny eventually falling asleep in Sunny's hand. I woke on an giant couch that was obviously for the Autobots. I stretched. Sunny and Sides were asleep on either side of me. I giggled at their tired looking forms. I peeked down and found it would be difficult getting down. I sighed and sat on the edge of the couch waiting for someone to wake up.

Prowl entered the room to find me attempting to climb done. He gently lifted me up into his hand. I sighed and relaxed. I had been losing my grip.

"You've been up awhile?" he guessed.

"Yeah," I replied.

"How you feeling?" he asked.

"Ok," I replied. I missed my dad but the Autobots were kind to me.

"Your father is usually here over the summer, where are you?" he asked. I sighed.

"Grandparents, what dad doesn't know is that they go out every night and leave me home alone," I replied. I knew he was surprised how much I was telling him.

"You've just met us yet you trust us," commented Prowl as I fell silent.

"There's no reason I shouldn't," I said quietly. I missed my dad. It was true that I barely saw him but I still missed him greatly.

Your unhappy," he replied.

"Can you guys sense emotions or something?" I asked.

"Yes but it's not necessary for you," replied Prowl. I sighed.

"I barely see dad, I miss him," I said quietly.

"No your uglier," said Skids coming around the corner with Mudflap.

"We're twins stupid, that means we look the same," said Mudflap. I laughed as it continued into a fight. Prowl held me up as the fought around his feet. Ironhide came out and picked the two twins, slammed their heads together and threw them 100ft.

"That ain't cool," complained Skids.

"Good, Prowl is holding a Sparkling," said Ironhide.

"Thanks," I replied.

"Dam, I didn't even see her," said Mudflap. I was slightly annoyed with the twins so I spent the day with Prowl. He took me off the base to a nearby forest. I liked watching the animals around us. They weren't afraid and a deer even came right up to me. I stroked it's head in awe. Prowl smiled behind me at my wonderment.

Finally we headed back. I relaxed in his hand worn out from trekking through the forest.

"That was fun," I said quietly.

"I like your planet for the stillness and creatures," replied Prowl.

"I hope that includes me," I mumbled.

"You fall under the category of friend," he replied. I smiled up at him. I fell asleep in his hand.

I woke in a normal sized couch. I had a pillow and a blanket. As I got up Skids and Mudflap skidded in. I dove out of the way as they accidentally stepped on the couch I had been sleeping on.

"You lard heads," roared Ironhide. I groaned getting up from the cement floor. Ironhide gently scooped me up.

"Not a good way to wake up," I grumbled. The twins laughed at me. Ironhide smacked them both. "Thanks," I smiled. Ironhide kept an eye on me today. I smiled as I watched him shoot down the shooting range. It was fun watching him blow up different things.

The next day I spent with Rachet. He was surprised how fast I learned. I had always found school easy. I finished organizing some papers when Skids walked in with a broken arm.

"This is why you shouldn't fight with Mudflap," scolded Rachet.

"He started it," complained Skids. I laughed. "So that's where you went," he mused. I shook my head and went back to my filing.

"Rachet you got her doing paperwork?" asked Mudflap entering. He was holding one of his optics.

"I chose to," I replied finishing up.

"Your pretty fast at that," commented Rachet starting to repair Skids arm.

"It's not that hard," I replied sitting on the edge of a shelf.

"You did quite a bit of internal damage," replied Ratchet. He looked at me.

"Tell me what to do," I said climbing onto his offered hand. He explained as I repaired Skids. I then helped reattach Mudflap's optic. I spent the rest of the day with Rachet eventually falling asleep on a shelf. When I woke in the morning I was in Optimus's alt form. I sat up on the bed in the back.

"Morning," he said startling me.

"Good morning," I said. I realized we were driving so I sat in the passenger seat. "Going anywhere particular?" I asked.

"No, the base was getting loud and I thought you might want the extra rest," replied Optimus.

"Thanks," I replied. I sighed wishing my dad was around to be like this.

"You miss your father?" asked Optimus.

"Yeah," I said. A figure appeared beside me making me jump.

"First time you've seen a holoform," he chuckled. The sound filled the cabin. I nodded.

"You scared me," I said. He smiled. I relaxed. We drove back to the base. I hummed quietly as he stopped in front of the base. I climbed out and he transformed behind me. Optimus offered his hand and I climbed on. I mainly talked with Optimus all day. I also helped him file some paperwork. I dozed off under a pile of papers on his giant desk.

I spent the summer with the Autobots however I didn't once see my dad. As the end of the summer I was both happy and sad. I was happy because I would get to see my dad. I was sad because I had to say goodbye to the Autobots. They had became as much family as my dad was.

"Cheer up Lizzie," said Sides as I sat outside hoping my dad would show up.

"Aren't you excited to see your dad?" asked Sunny.

"I am, but as soon as he shows up we go home and I don't know if I'll ever see you guys again," I explained. The two were quiet. I brushed away several tears.

"Hey kiddo it's ok," said Sides scooping me up. As my dads plane landed I sighed. Sides set me down as the plane landed. Some of the other Autobots came out including Optimus. As my dad climbed off the jet I ran forward into his arms.

"Daddy, where were you?" I asked.

"I'm sorry Lizzie," he said, "Work kept me away. Did you have fun?"

"Yes," I replied happily. He led me back to the Autobots.

"Thank you for taking care of my daughter," my dad replied.

"It was our pleasure. Your daughter is a very unique child," replied Optimus. I smiled. I would miss them. He nodded. We headed back to the jet and started the long trip home.