Prime, Wheeljack, and Skybolt returned to the command center while Ratchet got to work repairing Perceptor. Andrea sat at the main monitor, sipping a Cherry Pepsi as she watched for any purple blips. Spike, meanwhile, had refocused his attention on archaelogy and was reading about anomolous artifacts that had been dug up in the past. Stan smiled. It was good to see his son finally stop slacking off in his duties. "So...What got you so motivated, son? Looking for something that might be Cybertronian?"

Spike laughed nervously. "Yeah. You got me, Dad. Maybe that Heart of Cybertron isn't the only Cybertronian artifact here on Earth. I get the feeling that this planet could be more significant to the Autobots than they realize. Not sure why though."

Optimus Prime, who had joined the father and son, hummed in thought. "That is possible. Cybertron legend states that, near the dawn of time, the Thirteen Primes eventually left Cybertron to seed the universe with life. It is believed that every life-sustaining planet has been visited by a Prime."

"Even organic planets?" Andrea spoke up. "Was there an organic Prime?"

"There was Onyx Prime, Progenitor of the Bestial Form," Optimus replied. "Beastformers are a rare breed. Legend states that a true Beastformer's living metal is infused with organic matter at the cellular level. It is believed that they either became extinct or left Cybertron eons ago."

"Maybe they're here," commented Spike.

"Can't really worry about that now," announced Andrea. "I'm picking up 'Cons," she began as she pulled up further information on the location of the blip, "in Peru. They appear to be scouting an Incan temple up in the Andes Mountains."

"Maybe they're looking for the fabled Crystal of Power," Spike theorized. "That temple appears to be the one the Incans purportedly erected to house it. Nobody's really explored it. The terrain isn't exactly hospitable. You bots would have a lot of trouble getting up there in vehicle mode."

"Skybolt will scout ahead. Skybolt is flight-capable."

"That is true, but you should not go alone. Though you have great potential, you lack experience," Prime admonished. "Furthermore, it would be in your best interest to have someone watching your back. Springer?"

The green warrior approached Prime and stood at attention. "Here, Prime."

"I am naming you as Skybolt's mentor. You are the only other flyer among us. As such, you are best suited to guide him in his role as an aerial warrior."

Springer stroked his chin, not entirely sure he could adequately teach the young drone. "It's true that we're both flyers, Optimus, but I'm not sure what a helicopter can teach a jet."

"You can no doubt teach him the basics of dogfighting and the like. You did get into dogfights back on Cybertron, right?" asked Chip.

"Dogfight?" Springer repeated, having never heard the term before.

"One-to-one aerial combat, Springer," the roboticist clarified.

"I've had to take down a few flying 'Cons back in my Guardian Corps days," the elder flyer recalled. "I was usually Sergeant Kup's go-to bot for taking down flyers. I wasn't exactly fancy though. I wasn't built for that, not like Skybolt."

"Skybolt does know how to fly. He was at least able to learn that before Starscream showed up. I remember when, even before I united brain with body, Skybolt got scarily good at Star Fox 64. He was pulling off all kinds of crazy maneuvers. That's sort of what sealed the deal. That's when I knew I had the right brain for the job. I think he could easily adapt those moves to his jet mode."

"Skybolt will perform at optimum levels. Skybolt...will not let you down."

Springer smiled. "Kid's got the right attitude. I say we Bridge on over to Peru and get the drop on those 'Cons."

"Skybolt is ready."

"Right. I'll fire up the Bridge," Wheeljack announced as he punched in the coordinates and activated the GroundBridge. Skybolt and Springer both transformed before entering the portal.

"The other Autobots and I will support you from the ground," volunteered Prime as he, Ironhide, Inferno, and Jazz followed suit.

"Good luck, guys!" Wheeljack called out as they left. "I'll hold down the fort while Ratchet finishes up with Perceptor."