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Since he had been summoned to seek out Megatron via Hook, Soundwave made his way to Megatron's throne room. "Query: you summoned me?" Soundwave asked in only the way he could.
Megatron looked up and indeed saw Soundwave and no one was with him. "Yes. I have learned something regarding the bot we stole from the Autobots. He requires two dominant mates to force his strong submission. I don't trust many bots, even of my own faction, but I know that you have always followed directions and never failed me so far. Will you be the bot who helps me conquer this could Autobot and turns him to our side?" Megatron asked. Soundwave nodded and the two began to make plans.
Meanwhile, unaware of what Megatron was doing and that the Autotbots were on their way, Lancex woke and realize he was in real trouble. He struggled against the restraints but they didn't budge. Lancex was struggling to think of what he could do, and then he said something in his mind that he didn't even know what it was. It was a strange language – strange only because it was ancient and not even really used anymore. But after the phrase, he felt better. He had no idea he had summoned his Yamato sword. He seemed to know help was coming but he hoped it came before it was too late.
Meanwhile, the Autobots made their way towards the Decepticon base. Optimus and Grimlock were leading the charge. The Autobots just hoped that they could rescue Lancex in time. "Stop here" came the call from Grimlock. All the bots stopped, a bit stunned.
"Grimlock, this isn't far enough to save Lancex" Optimus stated.
"This is as far as you go. Megatron wants your aft. You will be the distraction while I take other bots in to rescue Lancex" Grimlock stated.
Optimus didn't like this plan. "How can I help if I am not there with you, Grimlock. This is not how a truce works" Optimus stated.
"Megatron May slaughter all of us if we both go. Because Megatron is fixated on destroying you, you being here will give us a clear shot at removing Lancex without all three of us being destroyed" Grimlock explained in only the way he could.
Optimus didn't like it, but Grimlock did have a sound idea. "Fine, I want Ratchet, Hound, and Mirage to go with you" Optimus replied. Grimlock agreed as he knew respecting Optimus' authority was key to the rescue right now. Neither realized that another rescuer was on the way, though one that no one expected.
Elsewhere, trapped in the vile Con med bay, Lancex thought he saw something fly in. He was worried as he wasn't sure what it was, and he feared it was either ratbat or Laserbeak. But as it drew near, Lancex recognized it in a sparkbeat. it was his sword. How had it found him here on its own, he wondered. The wonderment didn't last long, as once the special sword cut through the restraints, Lancex knew he had to run or he would be in trouble. Now he just had to find a way out of the disgusting Con base. And he knew that would take more than his sword. He could only hope thst the Autobots were on their way to rescue him.
