I know this is an older story, but I needed to give props where props are due.

Mikaela is, honestly, one of my favorite human characters from the movie. There seems to be so much more to the character than rightfully given in the movies, and most people seem to see her as an unneeded extra. It's extremely refreshing seeing someone giving her the depth she truly deserves. Also. So much of the time stories reflect Sam and his interactions with the Autobots and have Mikaela as a sideline character, not really as effected by what is happening to the Transformers. It's nice to see her getting more face time, for once, with the Autobots without Sam's constant influence and ability to steal the limelight.

Simply a fantastic story, as are all your others! Three cheers!

I disagree with the "plotless." More like, this developing plot could use a few mosre chapters. Or, less "subtly": More please!

At least your energon theory actually made sense. Most don't even try to give an explanation.

I like it and wish their was more to it. Great job it may not have had a plot but it was well worth the time spent reading it! :)

Oh man, that was so interesting! I like how much depth you gave Mikaela, I don't see that often in most transformers fics. Plus, the obvious amount of research you put behind this chapter made for an extremely satisfying read, and I'm only on the first chapter! *wriggles with anticipation*

Aw...I love this story...you should write a fic with Mikaela and Ironhide...I love the brother/sister part at the end of Bridges!
~Love Moonlight Eagle

Wow, you really put a lot of thought into this. Characterization, character interaction, Autobot physiology, alien custom, even alien opinion, are all incredibly detailed, especially since you claim you winged it. Kudos!

I was wondering if the Sam-tripping-with-the-AllSpark made transformers would come into play. A lot of people tend to forget about them. But where is Sam, anyway? It was mentioned in the first chapter that he had been checked out by the medical team, but after that it seems like he kinda just disappeared off the face of the Earth. Did I miss a comment or something saying where he'd gone? Well, whatever.

Great fic!

Another great chapter. I really like your decriptions of the cohorts. It makes a lot of sense of how new transformers would be made and how it was decided what they would be functioned for. Oh, and call me a freak for details, world communications were still knocked out by the Decepticons' virus at the time of the battle in Mission City, save for short wave radio. Secretary Keller's cell phone didn't work and Epps had to use the "dinosaur Radio Shack" radios to try and contact (inadvertently) Starscream, remember? So there wouldn't have been people calling to report aliens in downtown Mission City. Just something I noticed, but you said Mikaela's grandmother would've been able to handle not hearing from her if technology failed and all. But hey, it's your story, you do what you want with it. Oh, and the quip about the Autobots taking on the face of GM's newest ad campaign was a good one. :)

I really like this. Not many fanfics deal with the immediate aftermath of the battle in Mission City. All the emotions and personalities are just right for the situation. Ratchet's grumpiness, Bumblebee's trying not to squirm, Mikaela's trying to help. And looming over it all like a thin fog is weariness and the pain of losing Jazz. It's a great first chapter.

Amazing,and it isn't plotless. It just has a character driven plot, which is kind of nice because we get to see the intricate workings of an alien society. Very nicely done.

Wow, an amzing story. I highly enjoyed your interpretation of the word "brother". The idea of cohorts works really well within the movie universe. And you developed the characters absolutely great, especially Mikaela - I was really craving for a good story featuring her.

Oh, and a "yay" for including topology. Maths is fun and it just works with TFs :)

This is a truely amazing story. I love the way you've developed all the characters, espeacially Mikaela and Ironhide. It was really nice to see Ironhide developed beyond the standard shoot anything that moves persona that is so prevalent, to someone who has depth and compedence, and social skills.

Excellent writing too. Great style and pacing through out the whole story.

THIS is what I've been searching for while looking through Transformers fics. Something gen, something not-quite-plotty, but something that really explores the characters and their personalities. I adored the interactions between Mikaela and the Autobots; it really emphasized their differences and similarities. Bringing up the fact that she's a pretty good mechanic was awesome too. Too few writers remember that she's excellent with machines, and with enough training and whatnot, she could be very helpful with them. XD love it! Hope to see more fics like this!

I like this!! I really enjoyed the Mikaela and IronHide bonding side of it!! You should write some more with them! ^^

Abso-bloody-lutly fantastic!