The days had come and went and had turned into weeks. During this time, there was little Decepticon activity though from time to time Lockdown tried to catch Shifter or Bumblebee. The most activity that was on the base was the attempts to spy on Shifter from Bumblebee and Sari's side and the training sessions between Prowl and Shifter. It was obvious that Shifter had more experience than Prowl but that didn't stop the two from training together.

"You would probably be able to stand up against Jazz without a problem." Prowl said as the two took a break from their sparring. They had found a rooftop were they could be undisturbed during their training. Shifter paused and stiffened slightly but it quickly disappeared from his frame.

"Jazz?" he said and looked at Prowl. Prowl nodded.

"Yes. He is a cyber-ninja like us. Have trained longer than me. You would probably get more of a challenge from him." he said and Shifter nodded.

"Maybe some time." he said and took a deep breath before he vented it out slowly. Prowl studied Shifter.

"Do you know why Lockdown is after you?" he asked and he noticed how Shifter's frame stiffened for a short time before being forced to relax.

"Why would I?" Shifter said while not looking at Prowl. Prowl's optics narrowed a bit in suspicion.

"Just wondering. Because you and Bumblebee both look like and sound like each other, it puts Bumblebee at risk. It would help to know why you are being hunted." he said and Shifter sighed a bit.

"I know. But I do not know why I'm being hunted." he said and Prowl nodded. Suddenly Prowl's comm. link burst into life.

.:Prowl. Are Shifter with you?:. came Optimus voice from the comm. link. Prowl looked at Shifter before he turned his attention to the comm. link.

.:Yes, he is. Is something wrong?:. he asked as Shifter raised an optic ridge.

.:There were some strange energy readings in the forest. Can the two of you go and investigate what it could have been?:. Optimus asked and Prowl saw that Shifter nodded.

.:We'll go. I'll contact you when we are there. Prowl out.:. Prowl said before the two cyber-ninjas got off the roof and transformed into their vehicles before driving off to the forest. When they got there they transformed and Prowl comm. ed Optimus.

.:We are here now. What are we looking for?:. he asked as he looked around.

.:I'm not sure. There were suddenly a spike of energy in the forest but we are not sure what caused it. Look for anything out of order.:. Optimus said and Prowl sent him an affirmitive before he cut the link.

"Anything that doesn't fit in. At least we are out in the forest." Shifter said and Prowl nodded.

"Let's get to work so we maybe will have some time to meditate out here." Prowl said and started to walk.

"I agree." Shifter said and started searching too.

AN: Short chapter... Well, the next chapter is going to be the longest one in this story so far.

It feels like I totally fail at this story... I'm trying so hard to keep the character in character but it feels like I fail ^^' Especailly with Shifter... Anyway! Nothing I can do about it now! I hope that you enjoyed this either way!

And! Sorry that I forgot to say "Thank you" to the Guest who rewived on chapter 7 ^^' I'm a bad person...

Bluefeather4299: Thank you! You will get your answers in next chapter!

Thank you everyone who is reading this story.