Megatron pulled in the facility and leaned back in the car with a deep sigh. 
Looking out at the large building with the fences, gates, and many windows. It 
was obvious. This was a correctional facility. A jail. He knew why he was here. 
Everyone else didnt, not even Soundwave, the car who drove him here.

"Everything..........ok......my Lord." He spoke up from the edgy silence. 
Although everything between them and the Autobots was resolved and Megatron was 
no longer leader of the Decepticons, the communications officer still held the 
former war lord as his master.

"Yes. Everythings alright Soundwave. Just give me a second."

The mech was in his human alt mode, just one of the many upgrades the 
Cybertronian natives obtained although it was more android than human, it met 
their body types and colors. He ran a hand through his short silver hair, 
slicking it back before it fell back on his face and a large sigh escaped his 
lips. Nobody else knew why he was here, they couldnt know. Especially not Beth 
since she was the one who told him not to come here in the first place but how 
could he. 

After all the questions about the nightmares. The constant emotional outbursts 
and avoidance. His woman, his lover, his mistress finally admitted to them all. 
Why all this was going on, and how it tied to who she was.

---

"Ryan Williams." Bethany sat down on the bed they shared at the Autobot base not 
looking the love of her life in the eye. "We were dating for 2 years and for 
those moments, I felt like I was in heaven."

Megatron sat down next to her, not saying a thing. He wanted answers, so he was 
going to listen.

"But his brother, Jacob, warned me about his temper tantrums and violent history 
but being as stubborn as I am I didnt listen. I thought that because Ryan loved 
me, he wouldnt hurt me. But I was wrong."

She continued with how in the final stretch of their relationship, Beth wanted 
to be a waitress at a local sports bar, but the thought of all the guys gawking 
at her and flirting with her enraged Ryan and he forbade her from working. When 
she argued about it, he hit her and kept yelling at her before stopping and 
apologizing.

"You didnt leave him after that?" Megatron held her hand as tears dripped down 
her face, running her mascara.

"No. I thought that I just pushed him too far and he struck out of impulse. I 
forgave him because I loved him. I never thought he would do it again..."

Megatron listened as Beth went on about how every time she would speak against 
him or try to do something he didnt like, he struck her and swore at her, even 
threatening he would kill her if she tried to leave or cheat on him. 

The mech growled at the thought of a man, no, whoever that was, he was no man. 
That...scum of the earth, harming his Beth. Even as a warlord and his days on 
Cybertron, Megatron wouldnt dare lay his hand on a femme, at least not one who 
couldnt defend herself. The ones he dealt with could at least fight back, but 
Beth, although now she could certainly put him in his place, back then...he 
could see it now. A sweet innocent young woman.

Beth said she played his little game for the while so she could plan to leave 
him and run off with his brother. Everything was set apparently, but she made 
one mistake that cost her. 

"What was that?" 

"I went back to tell him it was over but when I told him, he was enraged even 
more than hes ever been in his life, and before I was able to leave, he punched 
me square in the face , knocking me out."

The human woman was shivering at this moment. Shrugging out of Megatrons grip 
and holding her legs. Just like in her emotional episodes. The momentary "human" 
mech beside her knew all too well that the upcoming part of her story was the 
worst part. The part that was burned in her mind forever.

"When I came to, I was naked, sweating, and in monster pain. He kept swearing at 
me, calling me a whore and how nobody will ever want me after he was finished."

She continued with the numerous "deeds" she had to do for him, more like forced 
to do, but she had to them in order to survive. They were despicable and 
disgusting in that moment, when they were supposed to be acts of love and 
affection. He used her like a toy in that moment. A toy. A cheap whore. But even 
afterward he wasnt done. No. He was just beginning. 

"I tried to get away but I couldnt move then when I thought he was done 
he.....he raped me."

At that moment she let it all out. The strong dominatrix. Mistress Scarlet. The 
woman brave enough to tell even Megatron off, screamed and cried, tears flowing. 
Her mech immediately pulled her into his arms rubbing and kissing her head. She 
was abused, used, and tossed aside and even after admitting it all, she was 
still broken. Nothing could change the pain of being betrayed by the one she 
loved the most. All she wanted was to better herself. To change her situation 
and her moment of bravery became her worst nightmare.

Megatron was furious but didnt show it. The bastard raped her and got a kick out 
of it. Beth. His Beth became Mistress Scarlet because of this guy and although 
he liked that dark and devilish side of her, nobody should have to be tormented 
like she did. That moment of her life was the reason she had the alter ego in 
the first place. Her hatred of men. Her wanting to abuse them like she was 
abused. The bastard controlled her, she was going to get her revenge out one way 
or another. But it never truly worked. Those men, her pets, loved it. They loved 
being abused by their Mistress. It filled her void for the moment, but it would 
never take away the pain. 

Something had to be done.
---

"Lord......Megatron?" Soundwave snapped the ex-con back to reality. 
"Youve......sat here......25 minutes."

Megatron shook his head and apologized to Soundwave, stepping out and eying the 
building before turning back to his communications officer. "I wont be long, 
just wait here." He said. 

"San Franciso Penitentiary. Thats where they locked him. But please Megatron 
stay away from him. It doesnt concern you."

He remembered Bethanys words but he just had to meet him, the bastard who caused 
his woman pain for 9 years. He stepped inside, going through security and 
walking to the front where a uniformed woman was sitting at a desk behind a 
glass barier. She looked up at him, eying him before speaking. Almost purring.

"Can I help you sir?"

"Im here for visiting hours." He said quickly looking away, one hand in his 
pocket, the other twitching.

"Sure. Who are you here to see?"

Megatron took a deep breath trying not to sound angry when he said, "Ryan 
Williams..."

"Williams huh? He doesnt get many visitors. Old friend?"

The human mech almost glared at the woman but nodded and she gave a smile of 
understanding. "Just follow Officer Anderson over there and he'll lead you to 
the room alright?" She pointed over to a shorter male officer with a distinctive 
scar on his cheek. Megatron made his way over to him, acknowledging the man 
before he was led to a large room with a few other people inside.

They were talking to inmates who were seperated by a class wall, phones as a 
safe form of communication as anything could happen. 

"Sit here. We'll get williams for ya." Anderson motioned to an empty chair in a 
booth.

Megatron sat down and mentally prepared himself for what was about to happen. He 
was literally about to meet the m-scum who ruined his lovers life. The guy was 
probably still laughing about it now. Shit like that was too privilaged to be 
staying in jail. Hopefully he got an ass pounding everyday, and not the good 
kind most of the mechs got back on base. The ones who rolled that way anyway. 

"Hey."

He looked up and a gruff and scruffy inmate sat on the other side of the glass. 
Buzz-cut brown hair. Cold green eyes. Hell he looked like a cold-blooded killer 
if he wasnt in here for rape. The mech took the phone and placed it to his ear, 
not saying anything until the other talked again. "Never seen you before. At 
least I dont think so. Its been almost 10 years. Who are you?"

Every fiber in his being just wanted to break the glass and beat the guy to 
death but he just couldnt. No really he couldnt. He didnt wanna get locked up 
for a bit because he couldnt hold his temper.

"Names...Leon. You dont know me, but I know you in a way. I just wanted to ask 
you a few things. Just wanna understand something."

Ryan rose a brow and scratched the back of his neck.

"Alright bro. Shoot."

Well here goes nothing.

"Do you remember a woman named Bethany Rodriquez?"

Almost instantly at the sound of her name, Ryans eyes grew and then softened, a 
large sigh escaping his lips.

"Yeah. Shes...well was my girlfriend. But I..........why you ask? You one-a her 
pets?"

"Im her boyfriend."

The inmate chuckled lightly.

"Woah. After all this time. I knew she did the whole dominatrix thing but I 
never knew she would ever date again. So what? You here to call me names, tell 
me how worthless I am? Newsflash buddy i get it enough from the other scum here 
and her pets that come and see me every now and again. So go ahead. Humor me." 
He sat back and glared at Megatron ready for a world of lip.

Instead all the mech did was chuckle. 

"Wow. Where the hell did Beth find a guy like you? Dont get me wrong, I wish I 
could go in there and beat the shit outa you but theres probably more to you 
than im assuming. So tell me, hows a guy like you do something so low to a sweet 
girl like Bethany?"

"Why do you think. Cause I was a possessive douchbag back then. I had no idea 
how to treat women and that mixed with my anger issues was toxic. I thought that 
by beating and controlling her that she would never leave. I took advantage of 
her innocence and when she actually wanted to leave, I just snapped. I really 
dont know why I just.........i dunno."

Megatron wasnt really pleased with that answer. His lips pursed and he almost 
growled. The guy was just so casual about telling his story like it was some 
medal of achievement.

"You dont know?! You raped a woman and you dont fucking know why?!" He stood 
yelling as Ryan jumped a bit from the sudden outburst. "Do you know how it kills 
me to see Beth curl up and cry for hours on end because of the shit you did to 
her?! I can see the pain in her eyes when we have our sessions! I can see how 
much she wants it to be you shes beating and humiliating! But she cant cause 
your locked up in here just trying to do your damn time while she has to put on 
a brave face every single day and live with the emotional shit of being betrayed 
by the one person she loved and trusted! Do you have any fucking idea whats that 
like?!"

For the first time in a while, Ryan was scared out of his mind. He didnt know 
why, but this guy emitted primal fear. Noting the hostility, Officer Anderson 
made his way over next to Megatron.

"Sir. If you cant calm down ill have to escort you out."

Megatrons breath hitched as he seemed to calm down. He sat and closed his eyes, 
still furious but otherwise back in his right mind. So many thoughts were going 
through his mind it was unbelievable. So much was said and let out, the pain and 
anger from his lover. It was almost like it was Beth who was here talking to 
Ryan herself, but she hasnt been here, at least he thought she didnt.

"Hey..." Ryans timid voice was heard and the mech looked up. "Listen. What I 
meant was, I didnt know back then. Now, in this place, ive had time to think. To 
understand myself and how I became that way. Believe me. Im not proud at all of 
what I did to Bethany. Looking back, I was a monster. I hurt her because I 
believe I loved her. But that wasnt love. How could anyone do that to someone 
they so called love."

Megatron could sense he was being sincere. The man was clenching his fists, 
biting his lip, and he was on the verge of crying.

"I wish there was a way I could go back in time and stop myself from doing it. 
All she was trying to do was get away from me, that monster, and yet she was 
compassionate enough to tell me it was over with no hint of anger in her voice 
or face. I snapped. I kept her in that hot room for days and the things I did 
I...."

"Say no more." 

Megatron stood up and sighed. "I dont really beleive in fate or shit like that 
but as much as I hate you for doing this to her, when I think about it, if life 
didnt play this way, you would have never seen the error or your ways and Beth 
probably wouldnt have become such a strong and empowered woman. In a way, all 
this turned out to be good for you both."

Ryan managed a chuckle and nodded. 

"Makes sense. As much as I wish it didnt happen this way, things did turn out 
for the better. Ive been getting psychological counseling here in jail and ive 
found God."

Megatron didnt really believe in a god other than his creator, Primus, but hey 
whatever humans believe in made them better people most of the time.

"But hey. Take it from someone whos been there. Once you find your reason to 
change your ways then life becomes so much better for you and the people in your 
life." He smiled.

"Yeah I guess. Hey....your not so bad. Im glad your looking out for Beth. She 
deserves all the happiness in the world. But I will be honest, the fact that she 
puts all her rage out on her clients kinda scares the shit outa me."

The humanoid mech chuckled as well and shook his head, lifting his shirt 
slightly to reveal numerous scars on his lower back.

 "You have no idea. She scares me sometimes and thats coming from a guy whos not 
scared of anything."

Ryan smiled then frowned as a broad officer walked up to him.

"Times up Williams. Dr. Richardson wants to see you."

The innmate sighed and stood up, looking at Megatron once more before smiling.

"Thanks a lot man. And keep Bethany happy alright. It gives me hope to know shes 
in good hands."

"You keep up yourself." Megatron gave Ryan a half-assed salute and chuckled as 
the officer led him away.

The mech took a deep breath and turned to leave.

He couldnt believe that he actually met the guy who ruined Beth's life but since 
his incarceration he actually had time to think. Normally a bastard who raped a 
woman cause of possessive problems didnt give a rats ass about what they did and 
would do it again if they could but Ryan was actually remorseful about what he 
did to his former girlfriend, so much that he nearly broke down in tears in 
front of other visited inmates. Not many can fake their guilt and Megatron knew 
that all too well.

Stepping out in the fresh air, the humanoid mech in question was greeted by a 
waiting Soundwave...and a very irritated Bethany.

"Beth? The hell...what are you doing here?"

The red-headed woman  uncrossed her arms and walked toward her lover who was a 
bit concerned and confused as to how she even got here.

"Erin was driving me home since Knockout is on a mission with Breakdown and I 
noticed Soundwave parked here and I thought about it. Why would Soundwave be 
parked in the same penitentiary that my ex boyfriend happens to be incarcerated 
in? Maybe because my current boyfriend decided he didnt want to listen to me and 
go chew his ear off. "

Beth was steaming with every word and she got pretty loud to the point where 
other leaving visitors were staring.

"Dammit Megatron why cant you listen to me for once! I said not to-"

"Beth. Shit babe calm down. Everythings fine." 

He laughed and pulled her in a hug, playing with her long red hair and kissing 
the top of her head until she quieted down with a mumble to signal the end of 
her bitching. "Just came by to visit Ryan and well.....I cant say too much but 
youd be surprised at how he is now."

Beth blinked at how calm Megatron was. She honestly expected some rage or anger. 
This worried her slightly.

"Alright who are you and what have you done with my boyfriend?" She made a face.

A snicker was heard from Soundwave who was still parked quietly. The two looked 
at the purple and black Mercedes and chuckled. It was a bit random but the 
communications officer somehow made the whole situation comical.

"That was weird. But seriously Megatron, everything ok?" Beth looked up at him 
sincerely, slightly filled with worry.

"Honestly Beth. Everythings fine. Now lets get you home. We can talk ablut it 
there and..." He looked back, glaring at a gawking guy a few feet away. "Im in a 
good mood and I dont want to have to bash an assholes face in cause hes looking 
at my girl like a whore."

The human woman remembered she just came from work and the tight black dress she 
wears wasnt exactly outgoing.

"Aww but I love it when your hot tempered. Its sexy~" she purred and pulled him 
in a kiss. "But alright lets get home and you can tell me all about what 
happened and maybe...just maybe ill let you off the hook." 

Megatron bit his lip as she walked to the passenger side of Soundwave and slid 
in. "Come on Meg. Lets go."

He slid in and looked over at Beth who fastened her seatbelt and looked out the 
window. His woman, his lover, his mistress. He knew everything was going to be 
for the better now that things were clarified for him. It was a risky move but 
he took a chance to better her life and to possibly ease her pain. Now it was 
all up to Ryan. Hopefully that guy was fully rehabilitated soon. He had 10 more 
years. 

-----

Ryan made his way to Dr. Richardson's office and sat down at the adjacent chair 
to the bronze skinned, black haired prison psychiatrist. The doctor smiled and 
noted the similar smile on the inmates face, chuckling as he twirled a pen in 
his left hand.

"Why Williams. Your in a very good mood. Its not everyday you step into my 
office with a smile on your face. Tell me, what has you smiling?"

"Well. Lets just say theres someone on the outside who doesnt even know me, yet 
has hope that ill right my wrongs and become a better person."