After Ratchet had explained about my glitch and then simultaneously stripped me of my weapons, procedure he said, I was stuck in the med bay bored out of my processor. Redalert had left not to long ago having onlined and been just fine. I had watched my fellow paranoia plagued bot walk from the room free. I contemplated on how to break the news to my twins that the glitch was worse than they thought, but I couldn't think of how to put it.

My processor then went to who I was gonna run to when things got slagged up, Fang could help, but I really needed someone who could talk back ya know? The twins would listen, but they wouldn't understand. Ratchet was just...well Ratchet. Inferno would listen, and he would understand seeing as his mate had the paranoia glitch. I wonder if he could give me advice and or tips on how to handle it...hmm...Looking over my shoulder and shifting my door wings so I could see, I didn't see Ratchet anywhere nearby.

:Inferno?: I asked hesitantly.

:Yeah Sab?: The immediate reply from my uncle figure calmed me immensely.

:Could ya come here?: I asked softly, waiting anxiously for his reply. He didn't disappoint.

:Sure where are ya?: His immediate reply soothed my nerves.

:Where else?: I said dryly.

:Right, be there in roughly three minutes and counting.: I smiled softly at that.

:'kay, Saberquake out.: Crossing my legs and raising my door wings I waited patiently for Inferno to enter the med bay. After a few moments his tall red frame strode through the door way. Walking my way he grinned easily at me.

"Hey sweetlin', ya needed me or did ya just wanna hang?" Tilting my helm back I smiled up at him happy to see him.

:I actually needed to ask you something...: He immediately sobered at my tone and carefully sat down on the end of the berth. His sky blue optics were locked on mine as he spoke in his usual soft gentle tone.

"What of?"

:Well...I...Ratchet confirmed my glitch.: I finally managed to get out after a moment. I sensed him tense marginally.

"What did old Hatchet say it was?"

:It's a paranoia glitch like Red's.: out of my peripheral vision I saw him wince.

"Ah...that bad?"

:Yes...I was wondering if you knew anything about how it works and how to handle it.: I saw the way he smiled faintly, optics soft.

"I know a bit. What ya need ta know?"

:Well...how does it work? What triggers it?:

"Hmm...high amounts of stress cause Red ta glitch. Like when the twins prank 'im, it causes his glitch to react to his distress." I nodded thoughtfully.

:Alright so distress...that makes sense. Any way to prevent an oncoming attack?:

"Remove ya self from da cause of ya stress and go do something or go somewhere that soothes ya. It always helps Red if he returns to the quarters where it's safe and stays there till he has control again. Do ya have a way ta handle ya stress?" He asked the last part with concern laced through his voice.

:Yes, fang helps out majorly.: I stated with a nod.

"Anything else?"

:How did ya find out 'bout Red's glitch?: I blurted. He furrowed his brow plates and rumbled softly.

"He told me. Do the twins not know or some'hing?" I shook my head in negative.

:No they know I have a glitch, but they don't know what it really is.: I vented softly.

"Just tell em." He rumbled.

:But how!: I asked in frustration.

"They're your mates, they love ya. At least they betta or else I'll kick their afts. Just tell em 'bout it, they'll accept it in time. That I can promise ya." I nodded quietly a soft smile playing at my lips. I still felt a little apprehensive, but I felt a lot better than before.


AN:

He ya everyone, hope ya liked this new installment. Inferno and her bonding time! It's been awhile since Redalert and Inferno were mentioned really, so I decided to bring them in and give them some love. ^^