I apologise for not updating in two days, but Canada day is a holiday and I will not write on holidays. Anyway onto the story.

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Chapter 12

Raf brought up the video into the screen again and showed Optimus the video. Optimus put no emotion on his face or in his eyes throughout the video. Once it ended he looked over at me and asked "how did you know that would work?"

"I didn't. It was my plan before I jumped because I really didn't have any other option. I was kind of busy blinding the con so I called Jack in to save my but, as you saw in the video." I explained.

"You're actions placed yourself in peril," he said in a disappointed tone, "but, in doing so your actions saved your fellow humans." Optimus sounded slightly more happy or impressed. "For that I commend you."

"While your present let us talk out the details of the suit and what features you would like." Ratchet said with ideas popping up in his head. "and while we're doing that I can get that blood sample." He said as he stepped in front of me who was trying to sneak away without people noticing.

"Scrap." I said under my breath, wishing that I had thought of sneaking away sooner.

"You're a sneaky little fragger, that will be the first thing we talk about when I'm drawing that blood of yours." Ratchet said angrily with a hint of amusement.

After a few minutes of squirming I finally gave in and let Ratchet take blood. "What are some of the features you want on the suit?" Ratchet asked.

"Some type of camouflaging device so that I don't get picked up on scanners as well as some visual camouflage. Oh and some juiced up jumping ability would be nice." I said excitedly to the medic.

"Is that it? I thought you'd want so much more on it." Ratchet said almost disappointedly.

"You mean I can put more on?!" I asked wide eyed.

"I used to be an inventor, just 3 attachments is sparkling's play for an inventor like me." He said.

"Alright then, how about I add some type of sniper, a scanner, an HUD display on the helmet, a sword… well that would be like a butter knife to you guys, I can go on." I said almost taunting Ratchet.

"Done, done, done. Lets start a list for these so I can cross them all off as I work on it." He said as he pulled out a tablet from his sub-space.

"Just a question, how much can you fit in your sub-space?" I asked.

"It varies from cybertronian to cybertronian but we can usually fit about 3-4 average sized humans in our sub-space." He said.

"So its basically a large pocket." I said simply.

"In essence. Anyway let us begin measuring you so that we can make this suit accurately." Ratchet said as he finished typing in the attachments that I wanted. "Feel free to add anything on this when you think of it." He said pointing to the tablet. Ratchet pulled out his scanner and scanned me again.

"What was that for?" I asked.

"Its your specs. that we are going to use for your suit. I need you to turn around please." He said. I didn't argue because I didn't want to ruin the mood he was in. I turned around and let him scan me again.

"So tell me more about cybertronian science." I said to Ratchet

He seemed slightly surprised by my interest in cybertronian science. "Well… where should I start." He asked.

"Start with how you started in the field." I said throwing in a suggestion.

"Well as a sparkling I was always fascinated with designing things." He started as we continued to talk while we worked. I would find pieces of scrap metal that would be of use while Ratchet formed them to the correct shape. We continued to talk throughout the night.

We spent the next few hours molding a mask that would fit my face. I had come up with more attachments. I added communication device so that I could participate in missions, oxygen tank with breather in the mask so that I can breath in case I get into trouble with water or the vacuum of space, self propelling roller blades so I can move quickly and keep up with the rest of the Autobots, night vision, a tracker in case I get taken prisoner and adhesive gloves that I can use to climb walls and get out of tight situations. I put them all on the tablet Ratchet had shown me. Ratchet looked over each one as I explained my reasoning behind them. He had no objections Bumblebee took Raf home and I was the only human left on base… Other than Fowler, who was still out cold. It was funny, every once and a while he'd wake up and say something absolutely stupid and fall back into his out cold state. Ratchet scanned him but said he would be fine after a day or two of rest. We worked really hard and finished manufacturing the main portions of the suit quickly all that was left were the hands and feet, which if what Ratchet said was true, were the hardest things to fabricate. After building the left glove and right foot, I fell asleep on the table that we were working on. Ratchet must have seen it because when I woke up the next morning the skeleton of the suit was built. All that was needed now was time for Ratchet to design the accessories that I'd requested to be put on the suit. From his time estimation I think it will take a little bit of time.

It was all silver, about 4 inches taller then me and was lying on the table near me. I took a step closer to look at it close up. I could tell from looking more closely that it would need to be buffed and smoothened before I could even try it on. There would also be lots of testing before I could take it into the field

After I finished goggling at the suit I looked around to see Ratchet working at another table with what looked like glass. "Ratchet, did you even sleep- I mean recharge last night?"

"No. Now quiet. I need quiet to work." He said more gruffly then usual.

"4 o'clock pm earth time. You fell asleep at 3 am." He stated

"It's 4 o'clock already!" I yelled "Why didn't you wake me up?"

"You needed the sleep. As a medic, even if I'm cybertronian, I knew you needed sleep or your body will not function properly." Ratchet said as engines came into the base. Ratchet quickly covered the suit with a sheet and tools around it. All the children except Jack were present with their guardians.

"Optimus I've pinpointed Megatron's ground bridge high above earth's atmosphere." He said in a depressed tone.

"Wait, can't you just use the ground bridge?" Miko said.

"The ground bridge has limited range. If it is stretched too far It could send us scattered among the stars." Ratchet explained

"If the ground bridge can teleport you to the opposite side of the earth shouldn't it have the rage to do the equivalent except out of our atmosphere?" I asked. Optimus must've agreed with my logic because he looked towards the medic for an answer.

"That's not far enough, but its close. I could push its range a little but its still barely enough." Ratchet said after a short silence of thinking.

"Since Megatron is already in transit, I'm afraid we must take that risk. Getting to the space bridge first is our only means of stopping him." Optimus said.

A horn came from the entrance to the base and Jack came riding in on Arcee. They pulled in and came to a stop. Jack got off and took off his motorcycle helmet. "Hey guy, guess who's back." He said meekly.

"Autobots, prepare to roll out." Optimus said, almost ignoring the fact that Jack came back.

"Where to Optimus?" Arcee asked, because she missed the conversation before.

"The final frontier dude." Miko said trying to say it with an epic voice.

"Space? I-I thought they didn't have any way to get there." Jack said confused.

"They don't… really." Raf said.

Jack looked up to Arcee, "Be... seein' you." Jack said awkwardly to Arcee, as she gave him a see you later gesture back. Ratchet Powered up the ground bridge.

Before they left I went over to Ratchet, "As soon as they make it through that ground bridge, start looking for an alternate way of destroying it." I said just quiet enough for only the medic to hear. He nodded.

"Optimus, if you leave me on a planet teeming with humans, I will never forgive you." Ratchet said in a deep tone.

I swear I saw a smile or smirk on Optimus' face "Until we meet again old friend." He said, then activated his battle mask. "Autobots, roll out!" he said loudly. It was an amazing sight. All the Autobots, with the exception of Ratchet transformed into their alt. modes and drove through the portal.

What did you think? Sorry for any spelling/grammar/punctual mistakes.

Spoilers: Cliff Jumper is in next episode.

Till Next Time :D