Wheeljack growled as he paced across the room. Just how long was it going to take for Starscream to locate the ship? "How do we know that he isn't stalling?" he growled in question.

"There is no way of knowing, but he better not be stalling if he doesn't want us digging around his processor to get the location" Optimus replied saying the last part in a sincere and threatening tone aimed at Starscream.

The seeker let out a high squeak of fear, "I promise I'm searching as fast as I can."

"In the meantime tell us what you know of what's been going on on the ship" Bulkhead said with a scowling look.

"If you're talking about Arcee the last I saw her she was doing fine."

"She's recovered from her injuries alright?" Optimus asked out of concern.

"She is yes."

"Found the ship yet?" Wheeljack asked feeling anxious.

"Don't rush me," the seeker growled. The Wrecker just rolled his optics.

Arcee and Megatron lay on the berth in each other's arms with their armors off after having such a pleasurable time, "Judging from all the moans you made and everything I'd say you enjoyed that" Arcee said with a chuckle.

Megatron let out a soft chuckle, "I did indeed," he smiled as he pulled the covers over them, "Did you enjoy yourself?"

"Very much" she replied as she cuddled close to him.

Megatron smiled as he placed a gentle kiss on her cheek, "I love you."

"I love you too" she says as she leans forward to kiss him but just as their lips are about to touch a knock comes to the door.

Megatron let out a low growl, "What is it!?" he barked, whoever was interrupting them had better have a good excuse.

"Sir, I wanted to inform you Airachnid has finally returned and she has news"

Glaring at the door Megatron heaved a sigh and moved to put his armor back on, "Looks like I have some business after all."

Arcee giggled, "Yep, duty calls"

"I'll be back as soon as I can, you go ahead and get washed, I would like for you to accompany me for a patrol later."

"Will do. And maybe you can tell me who this Airachnid is, I can't recall her"

The device worked better than I thought, I am curious if she remembers anything about Wheeljack. Megatron then nodded as he put on the last bit of his armor and walked out and Arcee went to wash up. He went to the main control room where Airachnid was waiting. He walks in and looks at Airachnid as he walks by her to go to the monitors, "What news you got Airachnid?"

"My lord we found the device we were searching for but Starscream screwed things up" Airachnid replied as she got down on one knee.

Megatron's face formed a snarl, "Even when he isn't under my command he still messes things up!"

"And he got himself captured by the Autobots"

The war lord froze for a moment, "Soundwave! Put up the ship's cloaking," he snarled as he slowly turned to Airachnid, "Not only have you failed to retrieve the device but you also allowed the Autobots to capture Starscream, who can locate this very ship!" Megatron's voice grew louder with each word as he slowly advanced towards the spider-bot.

"Not to mention Starscream has valuable information that could cripple us if they got into the servos of the Autobots" Knockout added in.

Megatron turned his glare to the medic, "You think I don't know that?" he asked in a low tone, "I should have taken his spark when I had the chance," he growled to himself.

"That's why I would have been better off going alone to retrieve the device, I would have gotten it cause he wouldn't have been in my way"

Megatron growled as he looked at her, "Get out of my sight!"

Airachnid bowed before leaving the room.

"She failed to bring back the device and my second in command is in the hands of the Autobots! Can anybody do anything right!?"

"Starscream got captured by the Autobots?" Arcee asked as she entered the room, "I could hear you shouting from the wash racks," she added.

Megatron started calming down as he looked at his mate as she walked up to him, "Yes he was captured"

"Are we going to send someone to get him back?" she asked.

"We'll have to think of a way to do that without another one of ours getting captured"

"Also we need to find one who would be crazy or brave enough to actually attempt a rescue like that" Knockout put in.

"Permission to retrieve Starscream sir," Arcee asked as she stood up straight.

Megatron looked at her a bit shocked, there was no way he was gonna send her and risk them taking her from him, "Out of the question"

"With all due respect my lord, I can handle myself against the Autobots," she replied as she placed a hand on her hip.

"No, I can't let you go"

"Can't, or won't?"

"Both"

Arcee let out a frustrated sigh before she walked out.

"Maybe you should let her go, to keep her from getting suspicions. Soundwave can keep an optic on her through laserbeak" Knockout said after Arcee left.

"Very well then." Megatron then left to go find Arcee to tell her.

Arcee was sitting in their room, staring out the window watching the clouds go by. Megatron walks into the room, "Arcee"

"What?" she asked, not looking at him.

"You can go just as long as you promise to be careful"

Sitting up she looked at him in surprise, "I'm sensing a "but" in there."

"No but"

Smiling at him she hopped off the bed, running up to him, giving him a hug, "I'll be careful," she promised. He hugged her back carefully. He still has doubts of letting her go cause he doesn't want them to break his control or anything but Knockout is right he has to be sure not to lead her to any suspicions, "I'll let you know if I need a bridge back," she smiled as she gave him a kiss.

"You better. Now go on"

Letting go of him she headed down to the bridge control room, as she headed down there she passed Airachnid. Airachnid watched as she passed wondering where she's going to.

"Hey Soundwave, can I have Starscream's last location?" she asked as she walked in. With a nod Soundwave brought up his last location then opened up a groundbridge for her. Nodding in thanks she entered the groundbridge and examined the area, "This is where Starscream last was. But where is he now?" transforming she drove off into the dessert, hoping she could find the seeker.

Back at Autobot base Ratchet picks up on her signal, "Optimus, I'm picking up on Arcee's signal"

Wheeljack looked up in excitement, "What are we waiting for? Let's go."

"I guess you don't need me anymore," Starscream chuckled nervously.

"You stay put. Ratchet watch him" Optimus said sternly. Ratchet nodded then opened up a groundbridge to Arcee's location and the bots went through.

Starscream made a small whine as his wings drooped down in disappointment.

Airachnid followed after Arcee, keeping her distance, now was her chance to get rid of her.

Arcee stopped when a bridge opened up in front of her and then she saw the Autobots walk through. She transformed and Wheeljack ran over to her to give her a hug but Arcee moved back and looked at him with confusion, "Whoa, back up. I don't know you" she then looked at the others, "You guys are team Prime, right?"

Wheeljack and the rest of team Prime looked at Arcee in confusion. The white mech moved to try to hug her, "Very funny Arcee, now come here."

Arcee moved away from him, "Stop trying to hug me, I don't know who you are! Why are you all looking at me like that? The only one here I know is Optimus"

"Come on 'Cee, it's us. Megatron hasn't hurt you anymore, has he?" Bulkhead asked with a growl.

What's on your wrist? Bumblebee asked pointing at the bracelet.

Optimus' optics widen when he spotted the bracelet on her wrist, "It's the bracelet device we found and Megatron took. He put it on her, which means her processor is reprogrammed and she doesn't remember anything that happened. She's been given a false memory"

"Then all we need to do is take it off," Wheeljack replied just as a web shot at them.

Arcee and the others moved and the web landed on the ground, "Airachnid!" Optimus said as he transformed his hand to his gun.

"Sorry boys but I have a score to settle with Arcee," the spider-bot taunted as she shot another series of web at them.

"What score? What happened between us?" Arcee asked feeling confused.

"Seems like that new bracelet of yours really did work," Airachnid smiled.

"What do you mean?" Arcee asked as her face twisted into a scornful look. She's feeling confused about everything that's going on and she doesn't like it. Just then a groundbridge opens up and they see a grey, sleek jet fly through and head off, "Starscream!" Arcee yelled out. Starscream keeps flying, he's not going back to the ship and Megatron to get another beating for failing.

"How did he get away?" Bulkhead asked as the seeker disappeared.

"Guess we'll find out when we get back to base" Wheeljack replied. He then looked at Arcee, "Arcee, Megatron has.." before he could finish his sentence another groundbridge opens up and a group of Vehicons come through shooting at the Autobots with Megatron following suit. He grabs Arcee then runs back through the groundbridge and Airachnid and the Vehicons follow, leaving the Autobots where they were. The Autobots then goes through the open groundbridge back to their base. Once they get there they find Ratchet knocked out on the floor.

Optimus ran over to Ratchet to make sure he was alright, "What happened?"

Ratchet groaned as he started to get up, "Not sure, I was doing my work when suddenly I was hit from behind and was knocked out" he then looked and noticed Starscream was gone, "Seems Starscream knocked me out then ran off"

"Yeah and Megatron still has Arcee," Bulkhead sighed. Everyone jumped when they heard a loud rev and tires screeching on the floor as Wheeljack drove out in a frenzy.

Can't imagine how spark broken and upset he must be right now

"None of us can. He'll be back once he's blown off some steam," Bulkhead replied.

"Let us hope that will be all he blows off," Retchet added.

"Megatron, what did Airachnid mean the bracelet is working?" Arcee asked her mate once they were on the Nemesis, "And the Autobots was saying something about you controlling me. What did they mean by that?"

"You used to be an Autobot, but when we met we fell in love you left the Autobots, it would seem that they still haven't come to terms with it," Megatron replied.

They reach their room and Arcee goes to sit down on the berth, "Okay, and what about Airachnid? What did she mean the bracelet is working?"

"Airachnid will say anything to try to separate us," he growled softly, "Ever since you joined the Decepticons she has been jealous, I believe she liked being the only femme on the ship."

"I see.."

Sitting beside her he gently pulled her closer to him, "I would never lie to you Arcee."

"Is that what she meant when she said she has a score to settle with me?"

"Yes."

"Ok, it's all making sense now. She had me confused cause I don't recall having any problems with her"

"I've had Soundwave keeping a close optic on her ever since you joined us, for your safety as well as keeping an eye on her."

Arcee smiled as she laid her head on his chest, "You get some rest, I have some business to take care of" Megatron said as he laid her down before getting up. Smiling at him she rested her head and slowly slipped into recharge. Megatron then left the room to go find Airachnid, she was gonna pay for trying to hurt Arcee.

TO BE CONTINUED...