While Sabrina is in her Cybertronian form, I'll be using her Cybertronian name.
Knockout nods and Ironhide runs out to catch up with his daughter. Before he leaves the room though, Knockout tosses him the water bottle filled with the dark energon. Sabrina is amazed by how quickly she got used to her Cybertronian form. Ironhide catches up to Swiftglide and grabs her wrist. He pulls her into the room closest to them. The mech lets go Swiftglide wrist before he picks up his daughter and gives her a big hug then hopes that their bond as Sire and daughter will return. Tears start to escape from Swiftglide's optics as she feels a strange feeling in her spark. Ironhide stops hugging her and backs away to see his daughter crying.
"Sire, I'm sorry I didn't believe you," Swiftglide says.
"It's alright, Sweetspark, you been living as a human on Earth for years," Ironhide says as he wipes the tears from his daughter's optics.
"Do you know where carrier is?" Swiftglide asks.
"No, I haven't found her ship," Ironhide says.
"How did you end up on the Nemesis? Why are you still on the Nemesis?" Swiftglide asks.
Ironhide sighs.
"Sweetspark... I had no choice but to join. Your Carrier and I had been split up during a battle against the Decepticons. I could not find your Carrier, and they captured me. Given my experience in weapons, they give a choice. Have my spark extinguished or join the Decepticon ranks and train their ranks to get stronger." Ironhide says. "Through the bond, I did not feel pain, so I knew your Carrier, you, and your sister were alive. I couldn't just let them extinguish my spark before I see you again."
"So you joined the Decepticons for us?" She asks.
Ironhide nods to his sparkling.
"Why not join the Autobots again? You know they'd let you join them again." She continues, not seemingly grasping why he's still here.
"We'll talk about all that later. Right now, we need to worry about you, Sweetspark." He says.
"Do you know how I can change back into my human form?" Swiftglide asks.
"Yes, I got a message from Alpha Trion last night," Ironhide says. "How about we start your training tomorrow. Let's say at dawn?" Ironhide continues.
"Unless you want to hear my constant complaints about why you got me up so early, or you have to yell at me because I'll be dozing off, you might want to schedule the training session a little later in the day." Swiftglide answers.
"Fine, we'll start three hours after sunrise no later. Until then, how about I show you my room." Ironhide offers.
After they get to Ironhide's room, Ironhide lets go of his daughter's hand as the door slides open. They walk inside and sit down on the birth. Ironhide knows why Knockout tossed the water bottle with Dark energon to him. He can't bring himself to give it to her since he is afraid of the possible side effects it could have on Swiftglide.
"So, what is your earth family like?" Ironhide asks.
"My Earth parents raised me to be responsible and respect everyone around me. They also want the best for my little brother and me." Swiftglide says.
"So, that was the smaller human with you when Knockout and Starscream went to capture you in the forest," Ironhide says.
"Yes. So, why does Starscream have high heels? If he is a mech, he doesn't look very menacing." Swiftglide asks, holding back a snicker.
Ironhide smiles at that.
"I asked Megatron the very same question the first time I saw Starscream after I first joined. Megatron told me that even he doesn't know." Ironhide asks.
Later that night, Ironhide and Swiftglide are in power down. They tossed their heads back and forth neither realizing that they are about to get a message from Alpha Trion. They turn to their left and see the Prime's face in front of them.
"Swiftglide, Ironhide, I have an important message for both of you." Alpha Trion says.
"What is it? Do you know if my Carrier is still alive?" Swiftglide asks.
"I'm afraid the time isn't right to disclose that information, my dear." Alpha Trion says.
"Now that we found each other again, sir. I think we are ready to hear that information." Ironhide says.
"You two found each other because I let it happen. Now I don't have much time. You two need to escape from the Nemesis as soon as you can, Megatron wants to use the two of you fight against the other Autobots." Alpha Trion says.
"How does Megatron plan to make us do that?" Swiftglide asks.
"He is going to use the Dark Energon in the two of you." Alpha Trion says.
Their optic's quickly go back online before Alpha Trion has the chance to explain the rest of Megatron's plan. Swiftglide sits up and watches her sire get up off the floor.
'Why didn't he take me back to the medical bay? There is no way I'm going to let Megatron put more if that dark energon into my body or sire's either.' Swiftglide thinks. 'But when did he put dark energon into sire?'
Swiftglide hops down off of the birth. She walks over to her sire.
"Did we just have the same dream?" Swiftglide asks.
"It wasn't a dream, Swiftglide, it was a message from Alpha Trion," Ironhide says.
"Why would he tell us about Megatron's plan, other than to warn us that is?" Swiftglide asks.
"He wants us to get out of here so Megatron won't get the chance to put his plan into action," Ironhide says.
"I know, do you think we should go to the medical bay so Knockout can refill the water bottle? I do need energon." Swiftglide says
"Okay, but I'm going with you," Ironhide says.
They head to the medical bay. Knockout turns towards the door when he hears it open before he walks over to them.
"So, Ironhide, Swiftglide what do I owe this visit?" Knockout says.
"My daughter needs a refill. I was going to take her somewhere so she can pick out a vehicle mode." Ironhide answers.
Knockout refills the with more dark energon they start to leave when Knockout hears Starscream and a Trooper coming down the hall. The medic pushes them back into the lab. As the door closes they stumble backward, Ironhide gains his footing. He catches Swiftglide and covers her mouth with his hand. Outside Starscream and the trooper stops in front of the medical bay.
"So, Knockout this trooper has told me about this rumor being spread around the ship," Starscream says.
"Yes, I heard that you used dark energon on that human you brought on board." The Trooper adds.
"The rumor you two heard is true. I did use some dark energon on the human, but the human wasn't a human. She was part Cybertronian. I haven't told Lord Megatron about the results from her exposure yet." Knockout says.
The group turns to their left and sees Megatron walking up.
"So, what happened to our guest?" He asks.
~~~Aliens In Jasper~~~
Meanwhile, at the Autobot base in Cliffjumper's room, he wakes up from a not so restful recharge. His brain refuses to turn off due to all the racing thoughts of worry about what the Decepticons could be doing to Sabrina. He also keeps thinking that Sabrina has to be terrified as well as her being on a ship filled with Cybertronians that could kill her if they chose to do so after they got the information they needed. A huge wave of guilt and disappointment flows through his body as he leaves his room since he failed as Sabrina's guardian.
In the main room, Ratchet is working on the computer. Graham and Natasha are sitting on his shoulder. The Autobot medic looks down towards his human partner and Sabrina's sister. He watches them nod off and start to slide off his shoulder. Ratchet quickly takes his right hand off the keyboard and catches them before they land on it.
'I'm sorry Graham, Natasha, this is my fault. I should have made sure Sabrina had her energon before she left for school.' Ratchet thinks walking away from the computer.
A few moments later, Cliffjumper walks in. He sees Ratchet walk over to the couch and places the comatose Graham down on it carefully, trying not to wake him then he puts Natasha down on the chair. The two Cybertronians go over to the computer and Ratchet noticed that Graham isn't the only one who is tired this morning.
"So, I'm guessing they feel guilty about Sabrina getting kidnapped by the Decepticons?" Cliffjumper asks.
"Yes, Cliffjumper, but this was my fault. I should have given Sabrina her energon before she left. If I did, she would be here and not with the Decepticons." Ratchet sighs.
"Ratchet this is my fault too. I should have asked Sabrina to make sure she had everything she needed for school." Cliffjumper sighs.
Optimus and Elita enter in time to hear the two playing the blame game about who is truly responsible for what happened to Sabrina.
"Ratchet, Cliffjumper, playing the blame game isn't going to help Sabrina," Eltia says.
"Elita is right. We need to focus on locating the Nemesis and formulating a rescue plan," Optimus says.
"While the three you work on that, I'm going on patrol." Cliffjumper sighs.
The trio watches Cliffjumper transform and drive off.
Back on the nemesis, Ironhide and Swiftglide take turns punching Breakdown as they try to get out of the medical bay. Swiftglide decides to test her blaster to make sure he couldn't get any closer to them. She pulls the trigger, and he flies across the room. They hear him groan as he hits the wall and sees a big hole in his arm where Swiftglide's blast hit. As the door slides open, they hear an evil chuckle. Swiftglide puts her blaster away and clenches her fists as rage starts to build when as Megatron walks in. Knockout runs over to Breakdown and starts to patch up his wound.
"I see the Dark Energon has changed your personality as well as fully activated your Cybertronian side, Swiftglide," Megatron smirks.
"Wait, you remember me?" Swiftglide gasps.
"Yes, I do my dear, but soon you and Ironhide, or should I say your Sire, won't remember this conversation or anything that just happened." Megatron chuckles.