Ash and Pikachu stared at the space ship before them. "Wow, your ship is really…"
"Slagged," deadpanned Rattrap
Ash had no idea what that word meant but it did seem fitting. "I guess you can't exactly get replacement parts for it."
"I don't even think you have the technology necessary to create the materials for the parts," said Rhinox. "No offense."
"None taken," said Ash. "I think there are a couple of space research centers that make rockets, but those need a lot of fuel and are really expensive."
Optimus filed this information away in case it was ever useful in the future. "It sounds like we might be able to procure some of the material needed for repairs. We'll have to research some more to be sure."
Everyone went inside. "Do we have to go in the CR chambers?" asked Blaze.
Rhinox shrugged. "Gonna have to examine you first". He transformed into his robot mode, along with everyone else. "It'll take time. Best to keep the least injured available for defense."
"We can help," offered Ash. "We have some time."
"No, we can't ask that of you," said Optimus.
Ash smiled. "That's okay. You don't have to."
Optimus gave Ash a look of disbelief for a moment before sighing. "Is there any way to convince you otherwise?"
Ash shook his head. "Nope!"
"Optimus, I know you don't like this, but we'll need all the help we can get," said Rhinox. "He'll certainly know more about the planet than we do."
Optimus sighed. "Fine, but there are going to be rules. I don't want Megatron trying to kill you again."
Ash nodded. "Okay."