A/N: Been a long time. Here's the second chapter.

Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro.

Warning: Graphic torture.

Bumblebee was sitting on his berth holding a datapad full of pictures of the past. He turned it on and froze when he saw the first picture. It had his while family at one of the amusement parks on Cybertron. He stood next to Cliffjumper and Tailgate with their creators behind them. His brothers and sister played in the background.

Tears flowed from his optics as he saw his family. He continued to look through the datapad at all the pictures and froze again when he saw him on a med berth in the hospital. He was recharging while Optimus held his servo. The bandage could be seen on his neck from where Megatron had ripped out his voice box.

Optimus had always been by his side, even when he was told that his family was dead. Optimus had volunteered to adopt him, for he wanted a family to call his own. Bumblebee laid down with a picture of him and Optimus boarding the ship to leave for Earth. He curled up and held the precious memories close to his spark. The young scout yearned for his adopted Sire. He cried himself into a restless recharge.

Optimus arched his body and screamed in pain as Starscream finished the last of today's torture. Starscream shut the machine off and the large needle-like thing stopped crackling with electricity. Optimus' frame went limp on the table he was strapped to. He breathed heavily, trying to cool his overheating body.

Starscream came over and went for a button on the wall. The needle-like object filled with acid and dripped it slowly. The acid hit Optimus' shoulder, legs, knees, and just below his left optic before it stopped. Each drop of acid made Optimus scream in pain. Starscream laughed darkly.

"The 'Mighty' Optimus Prime can't handle some of our worst torture. I can make it a whole lot worse if you like," Starscream offered.

He shoved his sharp clawed digits into Optimus' abdomen and swiftly pulled out. Optimus gritted his dentas and tried to grab Starscream's throat.

"Starscream," Megatron said as he walked into the room.

He saw the damage and Energon covering his enemy's frame and the Energon on his SIC's servo. Megatron raised an optic ridge in confusion as Starscream backed away from the Prime that is currently bonded to the table.

"Starscream, clean up in here and then report to the control room once you have returned Prime to his cell," said Megatron and left after scanning the damage done.

"Yes master," said Starscream and got some Vehicons to clean up.

"Knock Out, report to Optimus Prime's cell to do repairs. I want him to stay online," said Megatron through the comlink.

"Yes my liege," said Knock Out and made his way there.

He muttered to himself as Steve helped him carry the medical supplies.

"Hey Knock Out, it's going to be alright. I can wait for a little bit longer," said Steve.

"Yes but I need to start the procedure soon before it gets worse," Knock Out stated in a kind and gentle voice.

"Let's just do the job and head back to the medibay so that we can start the procedure," said Steve.

They walked into the cell and felt liquid Energon beneath their pedes. Steve saw Optimus on the berth with Energon dripping from the sides of the berth. Knock Out and Steve got to work. Once they were finished, they started to head back to the medibay.

"Knock Out wait," Steve said as he grabbed the wall to the right of him and grabbed his chest at the same time while going to his knees. Knock Out turned around and ran to Steve's side.

"Steve, are you alright?" Knock Out asked in concern.

"Let's hurry to the medibay before it gets worse," said Steve. "My systems are starting to freeze up."

Knock Out called another Vehicon medic to help him with Steve. The medic named EMT came and helped lift Steve off the ground and to the medibay. Once they got there, Steve was laid on a med berth while EMT got the proper medical supplies. Knock out stayed by Steve's side and tried to keep him awake.

"Steve, try to stay awake for me," Knock Out commanded. "I need you to be able to tell me what systems are freezing."

"My legs and servos are starting to freeze up. My fuel tanks are half way frozen and freezing the Energon in my neck cables," said Steve, barely conscious and aware of his surroundings.

"EMT, scan Steve and tell me how close the virus is to his spark," Knock Out instructed.

EMT scanned and spoke with emergency in his voice as he reported, "It's almost there."

"Scrap," Knock Out cursed. "Alright, get the medicine while I purge is systems to get the virus out."

*3 hours later*

"He's free of the virus Knock Out. Let's just hope that Primus doesn't call him home," said EMT.

"I hope not. He's one of my best medics and soldier on the ship," said Knock Out as he finished cleaning his tools.

Steve woke up later that week at the sound of metal screeching against metal. He looked at Megatron hitting Knock Out again. Knock Out hit the ground and skidded back a bit.

"Lord Megatron, we fixed the Prime like you ordered. My medic was ill with a dangerous virus and I had to save him. I can't lose any of my medics," Knock Out protested.

"You had better," said Megatron. "He's the top soldier I have. He also knows how Prime's systems work."

"I can assure you Lord Megatron, that I am free of the virus," Steve stated.

"See, what did I tell you? He will be back to work in no time," Knock Out stated.

"You better be right," Megatron threatened and left.

"Look at my paintjob!" Knock Out yelled while looking at his paintjob. "It'll take forever just to buff this."

"I'll help you Knock Out," said Steve.

*hours of buffering later*

"I look wonderful again," said Knock Out.

"No thanks to me," Steve said.

***Autobot base***

"Bumblebee, don't make me seduce you. You need to drink your Energon," Ratchet threatened.

"How can I refuel when my Sire is being tortured? He can be dying or dead by now!" Bumblebee protested.

"You don't think I know that?!" Ratchet asked. "I've been searching for the Decepticons to get Optimus back."

"It's hopeless. I'll never see him alive again," said Bumblebee.

"You don't know that Bumblebee. He could still be alive," said Arcee. "Optimus is too tough, too suborn not to survive. He still has a team to lead. We've all become his family, even the kids."

"And what if he doesn't?! You all know that Megatron will torture him and kill him," Bumblebee shouted, tears starting to form and stream down his faceplates.

"There's always a chance that he will survive," said Arcee.

Bumblebee decided that it was best if he went to his room. Ratchet just sighed heavily and took Energon to the young scout. Ratchet walked in to find Bumblebee on his berth crying. A picture laid next to him.

"Bumblebee, please drink your Energon. Optimus is still alive," said Ratchet. "He wouldn't leave us so soon."

"I just want my Sire back," said Bumblebee.

"I know you do. He will come back to us," said Ratchet.

***The Nemesis***

"Are you sure that this is a good idea?" asked Steve, clearly nervous.

"It's time that we left," said Knock Out, opening up a groundbridge.

They carried a medical stretcher and set it down once the groundbridge closed.

"Now to call the Autobots," said Knock Out.