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Scourge, Hotshot, and Evac soon left Optimus' office. They had been extreme,ply wary that he might refuse their unusual request, and were pleasantly surprised he had allowed them to wholeheartedly pursue Lancex. "That was intense, very intense. I'm just glad he allowed us to continue on in our pursuit of what our sparks' want" Hotshot stated in utter relief and a bit of disbelief.
Both Evac and Scourge nodded. "But what do we do now? What can we do to get to know him?" Evac asked, a bit puzzled, as earth didn't have anything that Lancex might enjoy right now, or so Evac thought. Little did Evac know that Lancex appreciated the simple things.
"I don't think jungle planet is doing anything interesting right now" Scourge added.
"Well, Clocker and Breakdown told me of a annual fair that is going on, and it is starting in a few days. We could take him there?" Hotshot offered.
"I like the idea, but how will he get around? He isn't able to transform anymore" Evac asked.
"Well, you fly don't you?" Hotshot shot back.
"Yes, but…" Evac started.
"Besides, if I know the Planet, they will make sure all can enjoy it" Hotshot stated, knowing it as he had helped make it so.
"Fine. But who asks Lancex to come with us?" Scourge asked.
"Why not all of us?" Evac asked and the others agreed. Now they just needed to find their quarry – Lancex – and ask him about going.
Meanwhile, Lancex received a buzz on his comm. It was his older brother. Lancex sighed as he answered the comm. "yeah… what do you want?" Lancex asked, not always liking that his older brother treated Lancex like a sparkling.
"I need you to come to my office" Optimus responded, wanting to give the news in person.
"Why?" Lancex asked, wanting to see if it was important enough.
"I will not discuss this with you via comm. Either you come or I don't tell you" Optimus replied, knowing Lancex was too curious to stop.
"Fine, but I come under protest" Lancex stated. Optimus silently sighed, knowing Lancex always said that when Lancex felt Optimus had guilt tripped the younger bot. Lancex made his way to the office but took his own sweet time, as he knew it annoyed Optimus.
Lancex soon arrived at the office, a perturbed look upon his countenance. "You bellowed?" Lancex suddenly let out, not liking this game.
"Watch it or you will end up in the brig" Optimus replied before continuing on. "Anyway, I had three bots approach me regarding you."
"What did you do? Chase them away just like you use to chase away every friend I ever tried to make?" Lancex asked, knowing it would hurt Optimus, but Lancex felt let Optimus was not being fair.
Optimus sighed yet again. He was getting good at that. "No. I didn't. I granted all three permission to pursue you, if you wish to accept it."
Lancex was stunned. "You approved? You approved of Hotshot, Evac, and that dragon bot?"
"You mean Scourge. Yes. Now go. Find what your spark longs for" Optimus replied, making Lancex realize Optimus wasn't the same bot he had been when they were growing up. Optimus had change and for the better.
"Thank you, brother. I will use this chance wisely" Lancex replied, hugging his brother and then leaving to find the trio. Optimus smiled, happy to see his brother happy.