Chapter 7
Quickmix was hard at work at the teleporter. Optimus and Silverbolt watched on. Silverbolt looked to Optimus and asked "Primal, why am I here?"
Optimus, who had been pacing, looked at Silverbolt. "If my history is correct, you and Ratchet served together under Optimus Prime during the Great War. I'm hoping he won't freak out too much if he sees a familiar face."
"Oh, I see." Silverbolt said in a somewhat disapointed tone. Optimus looked at him again. "You're also a fine soldier. And that teleporter isn't the most reliebale piece of machinery around. If something goes wrong, I want some backup, Understand?"
"Yes sir!" Silverbolt responded in a slightly more upbeat tone. Both him and Primal turned their heads when they heard Quickmix say "Done!" he closed a panel on the main console and turned around. "It's not as good as I would want it to be, but it's the best I can do for now."
"I understand." Optimus said as he went to the selector and typed in the search. After a few minutes, he found what he was looking for. He looked back at the other two Autobots. "Fingers crossed everyone..." he pushed the button.
"Confirmed. Transporting now." the computer said. After a few moments, there was a flash inside the teleporter, and for the first time, there was the Autobot Optimus had actually meant to get. Ratchet. Optimus motioned for Silverbolt to come with him, and they both stepped into the teleporter. Ratchet, a moderate size Autobot, was naturally confused. "Where am I?" he asked. He spotted Optimus and Silverbolt. "Silverbolt? What are you doing here." Before Silverbolt could answer, Optimus spoke up. "We'll explain later. Quickly, follow me. We have a badly wounded bot that won't survive much longer." Optimus began to walk away, but Ratchet stayed put, looking reluctant. Silverbolt placed a hand on his shoulder. "It's okay, you're among friends here." Ratchet stared at Silverbolt for a long time, then nodded. "Where is he?"
"This way." Optimus said as he led the way to medical bay. There, Ironhide had been watching over Dinobot, who was still in the repair chamber, in stasis. Ratchet walked over and opened the chamber. There was a hiss as the seal opened. He examined Dinobot. "What was he doing when he recieved these wounds?" Ratchet asked.
"Long story."Primal stated simply. "Can you repair him?"
"I'll have to start now, and it may take a while. But he just might pull through." Ratchet extended a scalpel from his forearm. "I'll need someone to assist me."
Optimus looked to Quickmix. "Would you...?"
"Sure thing Primal." Quickmix said as he walked over to help Ratchet. Optimus wanted to stay, but felt it would be best if they left Ratchet to do his work. "C'mon guys, let's go." Optimus, Ironhide, and Silverbolt then left the medical bay.
High above the mountain that served as the Autobot base, flew a bird. A robotic bird. It completed a few more circles, and then began it's descent. It landed a few miles south of the Autobot base, on the arm of it's master. The Decepticon Soundwave. From the same universe of the Dinobot team the Autobots currently had, this Soundwave had been nearly destroyed by an Autobot, being knocked into many pieces. The Fallen had helped him reassemble himself, and had then recruited him. Apparently, the Decepticons had need of someone who could infiltrate and hack into computers, and Soundwave fit both categories. His bird, Laserbeak, extended a data jack into his arm and showed him the scans of the Autobot base he had taken while circling above. Soundwave nodded and said in a very robotic, monotone voice "Laserbeak. Begin operation: Autobot Infiltration." Laserbeak sqwaked and flew off in the direction of the Autobot base. It was unlikely that Soundwave himself would be able to get into the Autobot base undetected, but Laserbeak was small enough to go undetected and could gather all the data the Decepticons would need.
Laserbeak flew to the Autobot base, but didn't go in through the main entrance. During his scans, he had found a small air vent that led into the base and would be far more stealthy than going though the front door. He entered the vent and followed it until he entered a large room. This was where Laserbeak began recording what he saw. It appeared to be a large room with an empty chamber and a lot of computer banks. The room was currently empty. He flew from the air vent and landed on what looked like the main console. He extended his data jack into the computer port and began downloading. What he got was the schematics for some interdimensional time portal that could not only transport any Transformer from anywhere, but could also adjust their size. Very interesting. He downloaded the data, unplugged his jack, and exited the room. He stopped short of turning around a corner, as his sensors detected a grouping of Autobots. Laserbeak landed on the floor and stuck his head around the corner. It appeared as though most if not all of the Autobots were gathered outside of the medical bay looking in. Laserbeak decided this gathering was of no concern and went off in the opposite direction. He found his way to the command center of the base and landed on the main console, extending his jack. This is what he had been looking for. The base layout, defensive capabilities, passcodes, the wholes works. Laserbeak finished downloading and flew off to where he had entered. It was a successful and flawless mission. He flew back to his master and landed on his arm, extending his jack into Soundwave's arm. Soundwave examined the data Laserbeak had brought him and uttered one word. "Excellent."
Back at the Autobot Base, Ratchet and Quickmix walked out of the medical bay and Ratchet began to speak. "It was tough, but that bot in there is a fighter for sure. He'll live, but it will take some time for him to heal completely." He looked to Primal. "He's awake now if you wish to speak to him, but please keep it brief. He needs to conserve his strength."
Primal nodded and walked into the bay. No one followed him in. They understood that Primal and Dinobot needed to talk. Dinobot was on one of the medical beds. He looked over to Optimus and rasped "Optimus. What happened?"
"You saved the day." Optimus said. "The Beast Wars are over friend. We won."
He growled and looked around "Where are we?"
"It's a long story. We're not on Earth. To tell the truth, I'm not sure where we are. But Ratchet said you need to rest now."
Dinobot's eyes widened "Do you mean...?"
Optimus nodded. "Yes, the Autobot Ratchet from the Great War."
Dinobot closed his eyes. "That must be one long story..."
Optimus laid a hand on his shoulder. "Rest now. We'll talk later." Optimus then left the room to meet with the other Autobots. He didn't speak for a long while. He finally broke the silence by saying "I'll be in my quarters. Alert me to any changes in his condition." and with that, he walked away. Grimlock looked to the others. "What his problem?"
"That," Ironhide said and he put a hand on Grimlock's shoulder. "Is the look of a bot who just got a friend back from the grave..."
