Reposted: Companion chapter to Finding Balance, bridging Story Arc on how Sam and Bumblebee became seperated after DOTM. After being branded as fugitives and now wanted by the goverment, Bumblebee must keep not only himself, but Sam hidden. But with the CIA and goverment officals close on their trail, will it be enough to keep them both safe?

As humanity picks up the pieces after the devastation in Chicago, public opinion of the Autobots has never been so divided. As public relations with the Autobots crumbles and forced with the possibility of being branded as fugitives and hunted. The Autobots must now see where their futures lie. Bridging Story Arc between DOTM and AOE.

Adopted from Akiko Natsuko- Set post- revenge of the fallen. The Primes have a gift for Sam to keep him safe, and to make sure he can continue in the war. But it is a gift that comes at a great cost. When Sam uses the gift - he is left to face the changes and consequences it causes.