Ok so it's been a couple months since the big battle. Lizzie's transformation is continuing and so far everyone is basically recuperating. Also on a side note I know I mix up their and they're a lot. My issue us that my keyboard is annoying and instead of ' I get an è. I know how to fix it, it just really annoys me. I'm working on it so let me know if you see it.

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Lizzie stood in the rec room a small smile on her face. It was Christmas on the base. Lizzie was silent watching everyone making sure all were happy. She studied everyone's faces but mostly her eyes stayed on Prowl and Cade. At the moment they were exchanging gifts both looking embarrassed. She saw Cade's eyes glance over at her so she began her search again scanning for anyone unhappy.

Cade sighed when saw Lizzie. Every Christmas since the disastrous one with her dad she had always watched him when Christmas came around to make sure he was happy. When he died Cade noticed her focus was mainly on him and Prowl though she was always looking around the room for those unhappy. Prowl caught his gaze and nodded. They both walked over to Lizzie and she glanced up at them.

"Problem?" she asked. Barricade sighed. The twins appeared to be planning mischief nearby. Lizzie scowled at them and Sides pouted when he caught her look. A robot pouting was always interesting to see.

"Why do you hide your true self?" asked Cade taking her hand that was hidden by holoform, it felt real but he could tell what was really there. He saw pain in her eyes before she hugged him. Her face hidden against his shoulder, he could feel her tears. "Lizzie, shh, it doesn't matter," said Cade alarmed by her reaction. Prowl rubbed her back as they're true forms cut them from view.

"Lizzie what's wrong?" asked Prowl.

"My hair's falling out," she whispered. Prowl and Cade exchanged looks. They had known this would happen, but so soon. Cade frowned; Lizzie had never been one to care about her looks anyway.

"Lizzie," he mumbled worried.

"I wouldn't care, before, but it's all I have left of dad, is my hair color," mumbled Lizzie. Well, that explained, a lot. No wonder she was still mad at the twins for dying her hair pink a few weeks ago. Cade cast the twins a death glare when they approached. They stopped, backing away.

"I have an idea, come on," said Prowl, his holoform disappeared and his true form scooped her up. He carried her to his office with Barricade following. Prowl set her on his desk and wandered over to his bookshelf; he had hundreds of datapads but he had gathered a small collection of books. A few were novels he and Cade had read to Lizzie when she was younger. There were also some random books he had enjoyed or that Lizzie had given him, those fell in the same category. He pulled out a photo album he had been working on for Lizzie since he and Cade had adopted her. It even contained many photos from before then. He also grabbed an old fashion camera that printed out the picture as soon as you took it. Lizzie was watching him with curious eyes. He set the objects on his desk before activating his holoform.

Lizzie was curious what Prowl was up to.

"Turn off the holoform," said Prowl. Lizzie frowned but did as he asked staring at the floor. Her hair was very thin and in some completely gone. Prowl carefully took a longer strand of hair and cut it off. Lizzie froze and he smiled. She watched as he opened the book to the next blank page and pinned it there with a safety pin.

"Now you won't ever lose it," smiled Barricade. Prowl took a pic of Cade hugging Lizzie. He stuck it beside the hair quickly writing a caption. Lizzie carefully took the book sitting with it in her lap. Prowl and Cade sat to either side of her. Lizzie smiled at the first pic. It was of her being carried off the plane by her dad. Underneath was written in neat scrawl. Director Galloway and his daughter Elizabeth (Lizzie) Galloway. Taken By: Optimus It continued to tell the date and place it was taken. Lizzie smiled leafing through the pages. It was mostly based around her with a few of other bots at cute or funny moments. There was even one of the twins being chased by Rachet. Rachet was holding a wrench and he looked pissed. The reason was probably to do with the halo on his head. Afterward Prowl took it back.

"I will continue to add to it, but you can see it when you want," he replied. Lizzie smiled hugging him.

A few days past and Lizzie stood with Anne outside. The two were planning something big and dangerous, they were planning to infiltrate the Decepticon base, alone. Lizzie needed answers to her origin and transformation, not only that but she needed to find Soundwave's kids.

"They're going to kill us," said Anne referring to their Guardians. Lizzie nodded trying to forget that minor detail. Neither wanted to worry their Guardians but it was necessary. They could infiltrate and find info without being caught. If needed, Lizzie could even project them to look like smaller Cons.

"It's necessary and the best plan we have," said Lizzie, "They wouldn't go themselves so it's up to us."

That evening Lizzie and Anne snuck past the patrols and sat beside the fence. Lizzie carefully cut a small hole in the fence with her wire cutters. She had a friend in the guards that she managed to bribe to keep the cameras away. As soon as they were through they ran across a 100 yard stretch to the first few rocks. Behind which they found their jetpacks, stashed there earlier that day. They had done it so as not to raise suspicion if they were caught.

The two ran silently until they were a good distance away. Then they put on two helmets with coms connecting to each other. Both helmets were full headed colored black with red visors. They flew up and towards the coordinates downloaded into the helms.

"This is really dumb," said Anne as they landed behind a large rock near the con base.

"You can stay here," said Lizzie planning. Soundwave had told her that his younglings and he had spent most of the time in his quarters. Lizzie knew she would have to make it up to Prowl later. She had broken into his computer to download the base schematics. Growing up with bots, she was fairly good at hacking.

The girls had spent weeks pounding out every detail to their plan. Their biggest concern was being spotted by a Con or the Autobots showing to 'rescue' them. Lizzie counted it out then they flew up and entered an air vent before the camera swept back. Lizzie and Anne had wondered why the Decepticons base needed air vents but hadn't found any answers. They assumed it was for AC. The vents were large enough for the girls to walk upright in. The plan was simple. Walk to Soundwave's room, open the vent grab the other cassettes and leave with them.

Unfortunately things never went easy. In this case it was a blockage in the vent. A metal panel welded in place. Lizzie pulled out the laser pointer she had swiped from Wheeljack's lab. It was an actual laser that could cut through nearly anything. It was the same thing she had used on the fence back at base. Lizzie quickly cut a hole and the girls hurried towards Soundwave's room. They reached the grate positioned above Soundwave's old desk. Inside Thundercracker and Skywarp, Starscream's trine mates was lounging on the berth.

"So now what?" asked Skywarp.

"Well since we locked the cassettes in the brig we have a good hour before they break out," smirked Thundercracker winking at Skywarp. The girls moved on not wanting to hear or see anything that might follow that rather creepily put statement.

Following the schematics the girls quickly reached the brig. Unfortunately the air vents didn't go into the cells themselves. Lizzie cut the vent entrance and Anne pulled in the metal. Leaving Anne in the vent Lizzie carefully flew down to the ground. She found the cassettes in a human sized cell in on corner. They were huddled together looking tired, both of them. Lizzie smiled at the two missing cassettes then focused as they stirred and looked at her. She flipped her visor up and now both were alert.

"My name is Lizzie, I'm here to take you to Soundwave, he has become Neutral and stays with the Autobots," explained Lizzie slowly and careful to make sure they understood.

"Why the frag should we trust you?" growled Rumble. He looked like Frenzy only black.

"I know your missing Frenzy, Ravage, Laserbeak and Soundwave, I promised them I would reunite you," said Lizzie then she took a chance, "I one of you." She dropped her holoform revealing her metal arm and metal hand. Both smaller bots frowned.

"Bad things happened to you," whispered Rumble. Lizzie nodded and opened the force field. They hesitantly left their metal prison.

"Come on, my friend is waiting in the vents and we haven't much time," said Lizzie checking her watch. The others must have discovered they were missing by now. Rumble took her hand and she gently pulled him close before taking off. Ratbat followed flying up after them. Lizzie landed next to Anne setting down Rumble who looked at Anne wary.

"She's here to help," Lizzie promised. Suddenly an alarm started blaring.

"The others know," said Anne. Lizzie nodded before hitting her com.

"Lizzie to Soundwave, come in," she said.

"Receiving," replied Soundwave. "Location?"

"We've got Ratbat and Rumble; I'm sending them out with Anne through the vents," replied Lizzie.

"Understood, what about you?" he asked.

"I have something I need to do," replied Lizzie, "Lizzie out."

"I still don't agree with this," said Anne. Lizzie nodded. They had argued over this countless times but Anne had to get the bots out. Lizzie needed answers. She wanted to know if she had part of Megatron's DNA inside her or if it was something else. They separated at the next intersection and Lizzie ran down the vents heading for the control room. This is why they had hoped the bots wouldn't realize they were gone until after. The control room was buzzing with mechs trying to get orders out. Carefully cutting and slipping out of the vent Lizzie plugged a data stick in the nearest console. It immediately began downloading everything it could. Lizzie knew it would ding when it was done. Then it would me a race to the vents. She watched the countdown on the timer.

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4…

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1… Lizzie took a deep breath.

BEEP, Download complete!

All eyes turned on her. Lizzie didn't pause to look grabbing the data stick and flying for the vents. Several mechs swatted at her but she made it do the vents rocketing through them until she caught Anne and the small bots near the exit. She ran with them before grabbing Rumble and taking off. Ratbat flew after her as did Anne.

"Lizzie to Prowl," Commed Lizzie, he was gonna be pissed.

"Where are you?" demanded Prowl.

"Anne and I have the missing cassettes and we're clear of the Con base, I suggest you make a tactical retreat before they organize themselves," replied Lizzie.

"Understood, we're having a talk when we get back to base," said Prowl but Lizzie could see the Autobots already started to leave.

"Understood Lizzie out," she replied tired.

"You're in trouble?" asked Rumble.

"Ya, from my overprotective Guardians," sighed Lizzie.

"You broke into a Decepticon base, they have every right to be mad," said Ratbat nearby.

"Ironhide's gonna kill me," groaned Anne.

"You didn't have to come," Lizzie reminded her.

"And miss all the fun, no way," smiled the girl.

"Wheeljack is not getting back his laser," said Lizzie suddenly, "This thing is way too effective." Anne laughed before they fell silent each contemplating their punishment. The girls ran out of fuel for their jetpacks a couple miles from base. Soundwave was waiting with his other cassettes. Lizzie smiled as Rumble and Ratbat crashed into the holoforms arms. She yelped when Ravage nd Frenzy tackled her.

"You saved them!" exclaimed Frenzy hugging her before tackling Rumble. Ravage merely curled around her. Lizzie leaned against him tired.

"Course I did, promised I would," smiled Lizzie.

"What am I chopped liver?" asked Anne. Soundwave gave her an awkward one arm hug. Lizzie snickered on the ground.

"We should be returning," said Soundwave. Lizzie and Anne groaned. "You should have told the others," said Soundwave.

"They wouldn't have let us go," said Lizzie. She was tired having not slept. Also her transformation took a lot out of her. She glanced at her arms already feeling the spread; her left arm was metal to her shoulder while her right was to her elbow. She was fairly sure her toes were metal as well.

"Rachet to Lizzie," beeped Lizzie's com.

"Receiving," mumbled Lizzie tired.

"Where are you, your Guardians are panicking," said Rachet. Lizzie sighed.

"On my way, my jetpack's outta fuel so hopefully Anne and I can get a ride with Soundwave. Lizzie out," muttered the tired girl. Lizzie groaned standing and stretching.

"I could sleep for a week," groaned Anne leaning against Lizzie. Soundwave opened his doors.

"I'll squish in back with the kids," said Lizzie crawling into the back seat. Frenzy and Rumble were immediately in her lap. Ravage was curled up on the floor on her feet, while Ratbat and Laserbeak were beside her.

"That is adorable," giggled Anne looking back at her friend from the passenger seat as Soundwave began to drive. Lizzie sighed leaning back. They arrived at base shortly and saw their Guardians waiting with Ratchet and Optimus. Will was also there. Lizzie climbed out after the bots and gasped when she was suddenly in a hand and whirling away.

"SIDESWIPE! SUNSTREAKER!" Ratchet yelled. Lizzie was sure she heard a wrench fly by.

"What the hell?" she said sitting up. She was cradled in Sideswipe's hand against his chest. He and Sunstreaker were skating away on wheeled feet.

"Figured you could use a rescue," laughed Sides. Lizzie sighed.

"Your just gonna get me in more shit," said Lizzie staring at the ground.

"Why are you mad at us?" Sunstreaker asked when they finally stopped. They were in the middle of nowhere. Lizzie was silent staring at the ground. She ran her fingers through the hair she had left.

"I see the pink came out," teased Sides. Lizzie growled and climbed to the ground in seconds.

"ASS!" she yelled stalking towards the base.

"Lizzie to Prowl, come fragging get me!" she exclaimed annoyed.

"On my way," he replied. Lizzie froze when arms wrapped around her.

"I don't like it when you mad at me," whined Sides.

"Then think twice before you take the last thing I have of my dad!" she yelled frustrated. Sides froze but Lizzie couldn't pull away. She gasped as Sides sat pulling her into his lap.

"Lizzie, I'm sorry," he whispered, "We didn't know." She felt Sunny beside them holding her hand.

"We didn't know," he said, closest thing to an apology she would ever get from him. Lizzie sighed knowing it was no use to stay mad.

"You're both brats," she grumbled.

"Ya, but we're your brats," said Sides knowing they were forgiven.

"No more pranks on Lizzie," said Sunny. He scowled as Prowl and Cade's alt form drove up. He noted Lizzie was asleep. He sighed standing and picking her up in his arms. Sides stood as well.

"Shh, she's exhausted," said Sides seeing their holoforms. He was pleased to see their anger was now trained on him and Sunny.

"That was irresponsible," growled Prowl.

"So is yelling at your charge when she's clearly tired. As dangerous as it was, she did a good thing," said Sides.

"When did you get a processor," asked Cade frowning when Sunny refused to let him take Lizzie.

"Always had one, just hide it really well," smirked Sides, "Now we will not return her until she's rested and has eaten something."

"She's our charge," Prowl pointed out.

"Oh well, we got some making up to do," said Sides as Sunstreaker set Lizzie in his passenger seat. He frowned at her tightly closed fist. He tried to pry it open only to discover she had a vice like grip on it. Her eyes snapped open and she growled which turned into a squeak at Sunstreaker's frown. She sat up and opened her hand revealing a data stick.

"I'll show you later," she mumbled looking tired. Sunstreaker was still frowning.

"What's up?" asked Sides after sending Prowl and Cade away. He could sense his brother's uneasiness.

"That was a defensive protocol," he said quietly. Lizzie flinched staring at the item in her hand.

"I haven't been able to control that kind of thing," she whispered.

"What's that?" asked Sides.

"Answers, I hope," said Lizzie.

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Horay I'm back! I got some action, united a family and showed a possible future pairing. I actually got inspiration for this again. So, the bad part is I'm tempted to do another time skip since Lizzie and Anne are too young to date. I want sometime between time skips though so next chappy is gonna be an important detail and a ton of filler. What could possibly be on that data stick? Review's make me update faster. Love you guys and I'm done.