My Thanks goes out to TS5011 for his ideas with this chapter
Transformers Prime:Lost Memories
Chapter 3
Jack awoke on a Monday morning to the sound of his alarm going off on his clock as he leaned up in bed wiping his eyes.
It had been a week since he and Arcee were ambushed by Decepticons which led to Jack losing his memory to anything that had to do with the Autobots.
It had been a rough week with him recovering for his injuries which his mom told him he got from wrecking his motorcycle,to him thats all it was with him not knowing his motorcycle was really a Cybrotronion woman and the love of his life named Arcee ,as the past week had even rougher for her.
He was quickly rushed out of bed by a knock on the door by his Mom.
"Jack!...You better hurry..your going to be late for work".
"Coming Mom"Was his only responce as he stood out of bed as he got dressed.
June was down stairs,in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee and watching the morning news as she heard Jack rumble down the stairs.
"All ready to go Mom!"He said as he took a seat at the table.
"Jack ..please don't over do it at work..I asked your boss to take it easy on you but you still need to be careful".
"I'll be ok Mom..besides..it doesn't take much effort to hand food out a window".
June kissed his forhead and made her way out into the garage as Jack entered behind her.
"Mom...wait..can you give me a lift to work?"He asked her.
"Jack..how would it appear if your Mom drove you to work?..besides..you need to drive your motorcycle".
"I'm not sure I can remember how".
"Course you can..It's just like riding a bike..you dont forget"She responded.
He slowly took a seat on Arcee,getting the feel of her again as he put on his helmet.
"Jack..it's a little chilly out..you need to go get your jacket".
"Okay Mom"He said sighing,leaving the garage going to his room.
"I don't know if I can do this June"Arcee finelly spoke as from being silent before.
"Yes you can Arcee..just remember to let him do the driving..and make sure you stay in control".
Jack re-entered,wearing his leather jacket as he took his seat back on her,turning the iginiton key,forcing Arcee not to back out as she made herself crank up,trying her best to act like a real motorcycle.
"Be careful"June told him as she leaned down giving a kiss to his helmet as Jack twisted the trottle,making him and Arcee exit the garage and turn onto the street.
...
The hot afternoon sun beat down upon Arcee as she sat in the parking lot at K.O. Drive in.
She checked her internal clock to find that she had been there nearly 7 hours since she took Jack to work that morning.
She was just glad that he managed to park her where she could see the drive-through window just like any other day where she watched him work.
But this day was differnt,he had no clue that she was even out here or that she was watching him.
Her attention was drawn away from her thoughts about Jack as a loud noise came from behind the building as a familer sports car with flame decals pulled around to the window as she tuned in to listen as Jack spoke to the driver.
"Hey Vince..how's it going?".
"Never mind the chat Darby..just hurry up with my order..and it better be right".
Seeing Jack being bullyed by him rubed her the wrong way,out of all the humans,besides M.E.C.H.,she hated him the most.
"Arcee are you there"Came a voice from her com-link as she answered it.
"Go ahead June".
"Hows Jack..is he ok?"
"He's doing fine June..I've watched him all day".
"Arcee..has Jack recognized anyone that he met after meeting you?".
"To be honest I really havent payed that close of attention..Why?..What are you thinking June?"Arcee asked.
"I think Jacks mind has reverted back to the day before he met you".
"Before I only thought Jack didn't remember meeting you or the rest of the team..Now I think he doesn't remember meeting you or anything that happened after that... period..this explains why he doesn't remember Miko or Raf because if It...".
"Wasn't for me they wouldn't have met..."Arcee said finishing Junes sentence.
"Correct Arcee and I'm sure he wouldn't know Fowler either".
"June I think you may have something here".
"I know I do Arcee...I have an appointment to talk with the Doctor again..I'll let you know something as soon as I can".
"Thank you June".
...
June took the elevator to the Fifth floor of the hospital steping off,walking down the long hall,stopping to knock on a door as a voice answered"Come In" as June opened it,going inside.
"Miss Darby...how are things down in the ER?".
"Things are going good Doctor..Thank you for seeing me on such short notice...I took time away from my lunch break so I could talk to you about Jack".
"Miss Darby..Believe me...Amnesia recovery takes days..even months".
"I understand that Doctor..I just had a few questions".
"Okay Miss Darby..what's on your mind?".
"I got to thinking about Jack's recent activitys and it occured to me that he doesn't remember anything that happened right after he met this certain group of...people..I just thought that it was them that he didn't rememeber..but I'm finding out that its more than that".
"Tell me about this group of people Miss Darby".
"They..work for the government..they were involved in that military base incident last month with Me and Jack..they protected us".
"Ahh..I'm beginning to understand..Jacks life was put in danger that day and his motorcycle accident was just the thing to trigger his mind to forget that ever happened..that includes meeting these..government agents and anything that happened after..his mind is simply making him not to remember and not have anything to do with them out of fear from being hurt again"
"But he loves spending time with them..In fact one of them is his..Girlfriend".
"That may be true Miss Darby..but like I explained before..the mind is a very mysterious thing..In Jacks mind he may love it like you say..but his sub-conscious is making him regret ever meeting them..to keep him from any further danger in the future".
"Is there anyway Jack could snap out of this?".
"There can be many reasons which will cause Jack to regain his memory but judging by what you just told me he could regain it by simply being put in danger again and being saved or protected by these same people..this would make his sub-conscious remember that they saved his life and how much of a value they are to him".
"But the chances of anything triggering that is very slim Ms. Darby".
"Thank you Doctor"June said going to the door.
"Anytime..please let me know if there's anything else I can help you with".
...
"Why would Jack ever regret meeting me June..He loves me!".
"I know he does Arcee but I'm just informing you of what the Doctor said".
"Well I don't believe it,not one second do I believe it".
"Arcee please try to understand the human mind..what Jack has gone through since he met you..it's not normal for a human to experience..Jacks Amnesia only triggered that..it doesn't mean he really feels that way.. besides..he doesn't remember anything else either".
"Arcee?".
"Im here June...".
"Arcee you know how Jack really is..how much he loves you..please don't let this get to you".
"I'll try June".
Arcee closed her conversation as she saw Jack coming out,walking toward her.
He straddled,taking a seat on her, as he put on his helmet before turning her ignition key,as he backed her up,steering her out of the parking lot and onto the road.
Arcee,noticing something adjusted her mirrors secerty,trying not to let Jack notice as she looked back to see two Vehicons following them.
"Scrap!...not here..not now" She said to herself as she kept driving,trying to decide what to do as a few Enegron blast from the Vehicons quickly made her mind up for her.
She took the controls away from Jack as she boosted her acceleration,leaving him screaming for the riders seat as she turned down an alley.
Jack quickly got off,running as Arcee came to a stop as a Vehicon appeared on the far end as Jack went up banging on it's window.
"Help..My motorcyle's gone crazy!".
The Vehicon transformed,picking Jack up,making him scream as it shot him with a Stun Ray,knocking him out.
"You're now laying a hand on him ever again!"Arcee shouted,already transformed making the Vehicon drop Jack as he fell to the ground.
She raised her blaster,sending a Energon burst through the Vehicons head as it fell backwards,hitting the ground as Arcee quickly scooped Jack up into her arms.
"Don't worry Baby...I've got you"
She said as she took off running as the other Vehicon turned down the alley driving toward them.
"Ratchet ..I need a Bridge now!"She shouted as the green portal appeared in front of them as she ran into it,making the Vehicon hit the wall as the portal disappeared.
...
Arcee walked into base as a June was already waiting for them as she got worried when she saw her carrying Jack.
"Arcee..What happened?..Is Jack hurt?".
"He's just stuned June,he will be fine".
"Then put him in the car so I can get him home..before we wakes up and sees where he is".
Arcee layed Jack down in the back seat as June slammed the car's door.
"I'll come with you June".
"No..Arcee..You've done enough"June said coldy as she got in the car driving off.
"Arcee..don't let Junes actions upset you..she's just a worried mother"Optimus said steping foward.
"Does she not think I'm not worrying about Jack too?..Does she think her being his mother gives her the only right to worry?".
"Arcee..please try and calm down".
"I..I..I'm sorry Optimus..I'll be in my room".
Jack came too,to the sound of a tv as he leaned up,seeing that he was home,laying on the couch as he looked over to see Miko and Raf playing a video game.
"Miko,Raf what are you doing here?..how did I get home?".
"Ummm..your Mom brought you home Jack"Raf told him"She told Miko and me to keep an eye on you".
"But that doesn't make since..Why didn't Ratchet bridge me to base..And where's Arcee?".
"What did you just say?"Both Miko and Raf said at the same time as they turned back looking at him.
"Where's Arcee?"He repeated."Is she ok?".
"Who's Arcee?"Miko said quickly as she stood up,testing his memory.
"Miko what kind of stupid question is that..have you lost your mind?".
"No but you did..just answer the question".
"Fine..Arcee is my Partner and Guardian".
"And what else is she Jack...?"Miko asked".
"What are you talking about Miko?".
"You know what I'm talking about..isn't Arcee your Girl...".
"Miko if you finish that sentence I'm going to strangle you..right here..right now"Jack warned her as he stood up with Miko backing up satisfied with his responce.
"Don't worry..he's back to normal...".
"What do you mean I'm back to normal Miko?..Raf what's going on?".
"Jack maybe you should sit back down..This will take a bit to explain.
...
Bumblebee and Bulkhead pulled into base,coming to a stop as Miko exited Bulkhead and Jack and Raf from Bumblebee.
"Thanks for the ride Bee...".
Jack said as he turned to face Optimus and Ratchet as they were walking toward him as Bulkhead and Bee transformed behind.
"Jack..Bulkhead informed us in route..how is your memory?".
"Seems ok now..as I understand I've caused everyone a rough week".
"More so for Arcee..than us Jack".
"Where is she?...does she know?".
"She has been in her quarters since she got back..and no we haven't told her..thought it would be best coming from you..I'll be sure to see that you two aren't distrubed".
"Thank you Optimus"Jack said as he started walking to the bases living quarters as Optimus spoked again,making him turn around.
"I'm glad that you're back Jack".
"It's feels good to be back Optimus".
Arcee was sitting down in the floor of her room,leaning against the wall with her knees pulled up to her chest,feeling the worst that she had felt since Jack lost his memory, as she waited to hear any news about how Jack was since they were ambushed by con's again earier that day.
"Arcee?"Jack asked from the hall as he steped into her room.
She looked over to him,staring for a brief time,trying to decide if she was imagining him or not before running over,bending down picking him up into her arms and hugging him tightly.
"Arcee..I'm Sorry..Mom just told me everything..I...".
"Just shut-up and hug me back"She said as Jack reached both arms around her neck hugging her back just as tight.
They shared eachothers embrace for a few minutes before they leaned back,looking into eachothers eyes.
"Im so sorry Arcee"Jack told her as she managed a little smile,running her fingers through his hair.
"You don't know much I missed you Babe"She said as she joined her forhead to his.
"I wish I could say how much I missed you too..last thing I remember was just us getting ambushed my con's..and I just found out that was a week ago.
"And with me being here I'm guessing my girl took care of them".
She smiled the best she could as they both kissed the deepest they have ever with Jack breaking it,gasping after a few minutes.
"Arcee..I have to breath remember"He said as she chuckled.
"You Humans and your downfalls".
...
Evening turned to night as Jack and Arcee layed together on the oversized platform she had for a bed.
He was laying face up on top of her,his body on her torso with his head finding a resting place on her metallic chest as both her arms were wraped around him,holding him closely.
Arcee just wanted to keep holding him and never letting go as they layed sliently as Arcee stroked his hair.
"Jack..do you regret ever meeting me?"
He raised up,looking at her,puzzled by what she just asked.
"Arcee..why would I ever regret meeting you?..I love you..and there's not a day goes by that I'm not thankful of ever taking a seat on you that day".
"But you get put in danger constantly Jack..It's not normal".
"And I have my girl there always to protect me..they're a million ways humans can get hurt or die Arcee and if my lights are going to go out by Con's..thats how I was meant to go.".
"You can ask Miko of Raf if they ever regret meeting Bulkhead and Bee..and I can tell you right now what their answer would be".
"I love you Arcee and as long as we're together..I'm up for anything this or any world can throw at us".
"You just told me everything I wanted to hear Jack"She said relieved as she smiled.
Jack turned over,leaning down,Arcee meeting him half way as they they kissed deeply again only to be interuped by the sound of June clearing her throat as they looked over,seeing her standing in the doorway.
"When you two lovebirds get done"reuniting"..Ratchet wants to run some tests on Jack..to make sure there's not any after effects of that stun blast".
"Ok Mom..I'll be there in a min"Jack answered as June rolled her eyes as she walked away.
Jack leaned back down giving Arcee another quick kiss.
"So should I just skip the check-up and stay in bed with my Girlfriend?"He asked her as she giggled.
"You better go..I want to make sure my Baby is ok...plus there will be plenty of time for that when you get back and hopefully,no more interruptions".
"Mmmm..Can't wait"Jack responded as he walked to the door,turning to look at her before walking out.
"Don't worry..I'm not going anywhere"Arcee told him with a grin.
...
Jack re entered the room only to find it dark and the only light was the glow from Arcee's eyes as she watched him.
"So did the test turn out ok?"She asked.
"Yea..after Mom made Ratchet run them over three times to be sure"
Jack slowly made his way toward Arcee as she grabed his hand,guiding him to bed as he layed down beside her as she wraped her arm around his waist making him close his eyes and relax.
Besides them,just Optimus and Ratchet were the only ones still at base..everyone else had went home for the night..including him Mom.
She told him not to be late coming home but he already had it planned out that he was going to spend the night with Arcee at base,which he will have to face her tomorrow about him lying.
But he knew he wouldn't get any privacy if him and her had went home,and now knowing of the past weeks events,he didnt want to leave her arms.
He turned over on his over side to face her as he ran his fingers across her cheek as she smiled,enjoying his touch.
"I soo missed that"She said with a relaxing sigh as she closed her eyes.
"And I missed it too"Jack responded
"Mmmm..you need to get to sleep..you have work tomorrow"She stroked his hair making him drift off.
"Goodnight Arcee".
"Goodnight Babe"