Okay here I have rewritten chapter three because I have more detail that I left out and some grammar issues.

It is about five days later and Suncast has made some progress. His motor skills are bad but some of he's memory is seemly intact. He has asked a few questions. Here we start with the meeting in progress in the conference room that is adjacent to Optimus's office. Those attending are Prowl, Magnus, Ratchet, Major Lennox and Sgt. Epps and Galloway along with Optimus and the General via satellite hookup. Optimus along with his SIC, Prowl, the General, the Secretary of Defense and the President have been sent a copy of the twenty five page detailed report filed by Ratchet about ten minutes before the meeting started. The report consisted of the overall status of the former Decepticon Starscream aka, Suncast.

Italics indicate personal communication between the Autobots.

I do not own the transformers nor do I own the other characters from the movie however I do own Suncast and his father's name, Wind and Dr Capstan who is the medical doctor on staff there at the base. The transformers characters belong to Hasbro, Paramount Studios and Dreamworks.

Please if you have time hit the review button, thanks!

Oh and this chapter is not in Optimus P.O.V.

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Galloway finally after five minutes of arguing agreed to read the report first before asking any questions. Ratchet had refused to answer any more question because Galloway did not read the report first. Ratchet was a very detailed mech when it came to his medical reports. The report would keep Galloway busy for a few minutes well, at least Ratchet privately hoped so.

Humans, they just love to talk too much: Ratchet

Ratchet, he has he's concerns and he has to answer to his President too: Optimus

He's concerns, come on Optimus what concerns from day one has he ever shown. Since when has he ever shown any respect to anyone here and above all else; he has shown no respect for you or what we have done since leaving Egypt: Ratchet

Calm down Ratchet I can't do anything about what happen before now please, I know what happened in my absents but for now my concern is for Suncast only and nothing else: Optimus

Can't you for once quit bitching: Ironhide

Ironhide was looking straight at Ratchet and Ratchet stared him back, while Optimus rolled his optics praying to Primus that them two would keep it where at least the humans didn't hear any of it.

Like you got room to talk: Ratchet

Slag you; you wrench throwing mech, if I complain it's for the betterment of us all. I never speak unless it's needed and I don't throw things at others; Ironhide

Ironhide had by now crossed his arms over his chest.

Ha! Bull slag, you don't give them a chance to talk; you just blow them or it up! : Ratchet

Ratchet couldn't help but let out a slight chuckle, to which Optimus turned looking back and forth between him and Ironhide and said over their private link,

Table it you two and that's an order: Optimus

Ratchet and Ironhide both just then gave Optimus a semi-dirty look from across the table. To which Optimus just cocked his head in a very human way looking at them curiously. But just then General Morshower spoke up after he had finished reading the report. Optimus now turned his attention to the monitor on the wall that showed a image of the General.

"Commander Prime, I will not question your CMO's report as I have read it now but I still have no choice. Let me put this another way, I have to be able to verify this medical finding with another medical doctor. Yes I know no human doctor has your CMO's skills or for that matter, can really give medical attention to a transformer. But the findings can be verified with a specialist of your CMO's choice and I request it done there with him present. If Suncast accepts this good if not, we have a problem," the General said via the hook up to the Main NEST headquarters in Washington, DC.

Ratchet looked to Optimus and said, permission to speak sir: Ratchet

Permission granted but remember they do not know him as we do: Optimus

I know and thank you: Ratchet

"General with your permission my CMO would like to speak with you,"Optimus said.

"Okay, go ahead," the general said.

"Thank you sirs, I can assure you that Suncast would have no arguments to this reasoning. He has recovered somewhat but if I may elaborate he will never be able to fly or ever return to active duty. He removed parts of his components while he was online resulting in permanent damage to his processor. That would be to humans kind of like a stroke. I just have one more thing if I may Sirs?" Ratchet said as he paused to make one last pleaded on Suncast's behalf.

"Yes," the general said softly then Ratchet looked to Optimus who nodded.

"Yes sirs, I've known the kid since he was sparked or born you might say. I know why he became the way he was, and I repeat, was. He is barely able to stand for short periods of time and not on his own. He has to be assisted with many things and will be for the rest of his life. He's father was murdered and he has tried to avenge his father's death every since. But with the allspark gone and the death of the fallen and now too possibly his former leader, Megatron he has realized that nothing good has become of this anger and death he has taken part of in this war. He doesn't know yet who really killed his father. If Megatron hadn't lied to him back then about who did; he would have not joined the battle to begin with. He was a young scientist following in the footsteps of his father, thank you," Ratchet said and leaned back in his chair and interlocked his fingers together in his lap quietly.

None of the Autobots there would have questioned his medical advice period. He maybe be the grumpiest bot around and a dangerous one to be around when angry with a set of wrenches in his hands but he is the one bot that all of them have come to for medical help. He has and does what he can because he believes the oath he took as a doctor to preserve life, friend or foe.

"The bottom line here General we are forgetting is that there was a agreement made with us in exchange for him landing here. That we would be able to inspect him with out interference, which we were denied all to save the life of a known killer, you tell me," Galloway said so sarcastically.

There was a moment of silence and then several clicks indicating cooling fans were heard coming on as many of the bots there were growing ever impatience with Galloway and his immature behavior. It seemed everyone was looking to Optimus to shut this 'asshole' up. But they all knew Optimus was in charge and he would not except a reaction to this man's words for it would produce more problems than solve the current one. Major Lennox and Sgt. Epps supported the Autobots and were there for the formality but although they may not approve of Suncast's presents here they do however trust the Autobots without question.

Optimus, I can't take this any longer, he lives only cause I am a doctor by my choice and I will always side with saving a life inside of taking another one if possible but, he's got to go. No progress can be made with him here, he has no clue to the magnitude of Suncast's condition: Ratchet

Ratchet said to Optimus over their private link. He was growing madder by the minute and for good reason. If the General and the President did not see to their reason another life could very well end. Ratchet had seen enough death and destruction in this war now more than ever.

Ratchet old friend and trusted ally please bear with it a few more minutes for I am about to have him removed permanently from base. Code 768.89765.90 reasoning of insanity and a risk of life: Optimus

Ratchet looked at Optimus when he said that and he had the most confused look on his face I believe Optimus has ever seen. Then Ratchet turned serious and asked privately.

I never heard of said code, on which world is it located: Ratchet

Mine! : Optimus

Ratchet and Optimus both looked at each and Ratchet then smiled slightly and turned his attention to the conversation that was playing out between the humans. The General, Major Lennox and Galloway were in a three way debate over of the cost of keeping him a secret from the already pissed off public. Not to mention the cost of building a separate cell or something in which to keep him separate from the others and sensitive Intel.

"General, if I may?" Optimus asked.

"Please Commander Prime if you can settle this within twenty fours hours than I would be willing to make it work. I don't have to tell you that I have personally come to respect your military expertise and you have shown nothing but respect and loyalty to the humans in whole, call me then, out" the general said ending his connection to the meeting.

Everybody then looked at Optimus who was rubbing the bridge of his nose in a very human way of showing frustration.

"Galloway, yes we have broken the agreement and yes you or shall I say the US government did not. However, he is here now and the question I must find the answer to inside of twenty four hours is, can he stay here on that of medical advice from a human doctor?" Optimus said.

"The General mention a human specialist needed to verify theses findings, I say we get one in here now and get the process under way and everything else we will fine tune later, okay?" Major Lennox said.

Some looked around and nodded believing for now that this action would buy them time to finish working out the arrangements of Suncast's future while giving him that chance at continual medical care.

"Fine, whatever, he just better not be pulling a joke on our sympathy or else," Galloway said and then got up and stormed out the room.

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"I will go and speak with Galloway alone Prowl; I need you to send a memo to the General now stating that I need him gone period. I can not see his present here of any good towards Suncast's needs of medical attention and a place to stay. He has come with a white flag and I will honor that no matter what. Ratchet, keep me inform of Suncast's condition and you can bring him up to date with what's going on, I think he deserves to know now. Any questions?" Optimus said calmly.

"One sir," Ratchet said.

"Go on," Optimus replied.

"He wants to talk to the American President, he told me this before coming here. It was after you and Magnus left the other day; he didn't get a chance to tell you that he wants to make right and help the humans in any way he can. He's remembering some things at times but mostly he's problem now is doing simply things such as he's motor skills; walking, coordination and talking he's at a loss with. He's a different mech not one sound or word of anger at anyone but himself that is," Ratchet said.

Ratchet was concern for Suncast and so was Optimus, but Optimus knew that more than words would be needed to convince the humans this once killer now wants to live in peace.

"Convincing the humans that we are much like them in that we can change our 'tune' for a lack of better word is going to be an even harder challenge with Suncast Ratchet. I want for now him to remain stabilized and know that he is safe under the agreement of the white flag of truce. Then maybe concern himself with talking to the American President if need be. Ratchet, you need to consult with the medical doctor here on base and please inform Suncast of this too. Two, I would like to speak with him again alone but, only when he is ready," Optimus said.

"Yes sir," Ratchet replied for it was want he want too.

"Dismissed," Optimus said and the others too got up and left.

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In Ratchet's medical bay

Ratchet made it back to his office after first stopping and looking in on Suncast who was resting at the moment. It had been five days since the crash and while he was now stable he was no where near in the clear and would deal with further medical problems as time goes by.

"Ratchet," Elita said as she sat in his office. Elita had stayed with Suncast while Ratchet left for the meeting.

"Yes Elita," Ratchet said as he sat down behind his desk and picked up the data pad that was monitoring Suncasts Vitals.

"Are they going to allow him to stay for now?" she asked.

Elita was concern for Suncast, she too remembers him before the war.

"Galloway is leaving, Optimus told me before I left the conference room. Did he stay awake any after I left earlier?" Ratchet asked her.

"Yes he did, he asked me if he was going to be made to leave this room," Elita said solemnly.

"I sense he's scared I think, "I just want to stay in this room." he tried to tell me but he's speech is still hard to understand."

Elita said as Ratchet was pushing buttons on the date pad getting readings to add to his daily reports on Suncast condition.

"He is Elita," Ratchet said as he stopped and looked up at her. "I am not sure but I have sat with him everyday and hear him mumbling about the war but his sentences are scrambled and not complete; so I am not sure what he is saying yet.

"It saddens me to see him this way but I am glad that he finally has chosen to cease his fighting against us. Ratchet do you know who killed his father?" Elita asked.

"Yes, I do Elita. I was in my office that afternoon back on Cybertron when Bumblebee came in. He had just finished an overnight scouting mission on Rattrap and Rumble who were spying on Wind. He (Wind) had been working on a theory that would simplify energon transfusion more efficiently incase of an attack and save valuable time in the field in route to the medical bay. Much like a shot but made of different compounds that I can only assume that would work much faster than the standard transfusion. He spoke with me on just a few theories and sadly I didn't know enough." Ratchet said then stopped talking and picked up the data pad and began typing something into it.

"Something Bumblebee knew wasn't it?" Elita whispered.

Ratchet then looked up and said, " He saw what happen yes, I sworn to him then that I would not make him answer to no one for this, he admired Suncast and was keen to read his reports. Rattrap pulled the trigger and stole all of the files on this theory. Bumblebee had called for help but it was to late. Suncast found out as soon as he got out of class later that day, I had the unwanted duty to tell him his father was dead but, I didn't tell him who did it. Elita I owe him that answer I can only hope he forgives me for not telling him then."

Elita gasped at what Ratchet had just said and bowed her head and close her optics. Now she knows of the grave details of that day and why Ratchet has been so overly protective of Suncast since his arrival.

Just then a alarm went off in his office it was Suncast. Ratchet jumped up out of his seat and took off around his desk and out the door with Elita in tow.

Ratchet quickly ran into the room at the same time running a quick scan on Suncast who was now on the floor.

"Suncast are you okay?" Ratchet asked as he was now on he's knees next to Suncast. He turned the alarm off as the scans showed no serious problems.

"I tried," Suncast said.

Ratchet then looked at him curiously, "tried what?" Ratchet asked as he help suncast turn over on his back and then helped him set up.

Ratchet didn't need an answer for then saw it. Suncast had somehow removed the drain line coming from his waste tank and tried to get up out of bed and go to the waste container or at least that's what Ratchet thought as Suncast now was setting in a puddle.

Ratchet looked up to see that Elita had discreetly left out of the room. She must have noticed too what had happen and felt some privacy was in order.

"It's okay Suncast," Ratchet said as he patted Suncast on the shoulder.

Ratchet carefully reached under Suncasts' arms and scooted him over and out of the puddle as he moaned some from the pain he was still in from the crash and for falling on the floor.

"Suncast how did uhm," Ratchet started to ask but Suncast just then looked straight at him and said, "I pulled it out because I needed to go, I forgot," he said with remorse for what he did.

"This is so embarrassing," Suncast said slurring his words. Ratchet had got up and went to the cabinet and got some towels out to clean up the mess.

I know and I am sorry, the drain line was there so that you wouldn't have to get up out of bed. It will take care of 'that' for you," Ratchet said to him.

Suncast continued to stare at the floor as Ratchet picked up the towels and went to throw them in the dirty laundry basket.

"Come on," Ratchet said softly as he reached down to help Suncast stand up some and get him back into the bed.

A few minutes had past as Ratchet had gotten Suncast back in the bed and was reinserting another drain line.

"Am I going to be able to stay here with you?" Suncast slowly asked.

"Yes you are and no one is going to make you leave but, do understand why they are concern?" Ratchet asked taking the chance that he would understand.

Suncast had closed he's optics for a moment and moaned softly.

"I'll give you something for the pain," Ratchet said.

"Yes, I do. But I have decided that I don't want to be that way anymore: I just want to live in peace," Suncast said and although it was slurred Ratchet knew that the he would need to tell him truth soon.

"Suncast, they want a human doctor to come in and verify my findings. They are still mad because that they were not able to inspect you upon landing correction, crashing here five days ago."

Ratchet said to him waiting to see what he would say.

Suncast looked at Ratchet and said, "I understand and will try and answer any questions I can."

"Good, then I will ask the human doctor here to come this evening. I will be present. Optimus too would like to talk with you too, he's concern for you as we all are," Ratchet said to him.

Ratchet had given Suncast some more pain medicine via the IV line as he was talking to him and the medicine was now making Suncast sleepy and easing the pain so that he could rest for now.

"Rest for now and we will talk some more later before the meeting with Dr. Capstan who is the doctor for the human soldiers here on base." Ratchet said as he pulled the sheet and blanket up and tucked in up under Suncasts' chin as he closed he's optics.

Ratchet left out of the room and turned the light off leaving a small stationary light that always stays on. He knew he would need to tell Suncast the truth about his father but for now he needed to make sure that Suncast was given the chance to get better first. Too, he saw that if Suncast survived this he was going to have a hard road to recovery.

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Okay, next chapter will cover Optimus' conversation with Galloway, then Optimus goes to the med bay to speak with Ratchet and Dr. Capstan visits.