Of course Throttle went with me. He loaded his bike into the trailer with me. Then Throttle got into Prime's cab.
"May I ask why you're bringing your motorcycle?", Prime asked.
"I planned on taking her back as soon as she's on her feet", said Throttle.
"You don't want to risk the wrath of Ratchet. Believe me", said Optimus.
"I'll take the chance, sir. I love Wolf and would do anything to keep her with me", Throttle said.
"You would sacrifice your life for her?", Prime asked.
Throttle didn't need to think twice about his next answer.
"Yes, I would. She's my light at the end of the dark tunnel. I don't know what I would do if I lost her. 6 months from now, I was going to ask her to be my wife. This Ratchet fella better be able to fix my girl", said Throttle, almost in tears.
6hrs. later, Prime arrived with his precious cargo and passenger. He didn't even bother to stop and transform. He just headed straight for Ratchet's med bay.
Prowl and his human son, Chris, were on their way to the Rec. Room, when Prime practically flew by.
"Why is he in such a hurry, dad?", Chris asked.
"That's a very good question, Christopher. I think we should go find out the answer", Prowl said.
"So, what's this…oh", Ratchet said, as he saw Throttle carry me out of Prime's trailer. Throttle gave me to Ratchet, then he got his bike out of the trailer before Prime could transform.
While Ratchet was working on me, the triplets walked in. Prime was right behind them. Throttle couldn't believe how well behaved the 3 of them were. Especially little Vinnie.
"Your kids are well behaved, sir. Especially this one", Throttle said, patting little Vinnie's head.
"Yes, they are. Their mother and I are very proud of them. Day by day, they're starting to look more like their mother. I don't know if I should be worried or not", Prime said.
"It's nothing to worry about. Since she has both Autobot and Martian Mouse DNA, it's more likely they're going to be like her. They should start growing their tails before long", said Throttle.
Ratchet looked up when Throttle mentioned the tails. "Tails? Those 3 are going to grow tails?", Ratchet asked.
Throttle looked his way. "Yeah, they are. They have the Martian Mouse DNA in them. So, in the next month or so they should start growing their tails", Throttle said.
Ratchet groaned. He didn't like that idea of the 3 Autobot Brothers growing tails.
"Great! It's bad enough we have to deal with the Insecticons on a daily basis, now 3 Martian/Cybertronian Autobot rodents", Ratchet said.
Throttle looked at Ratchet with such a glare that it made little Throttle cringe.
"You ok, son?", Prime asked. Little Throttle looked up at his father.
"Yeah, fine. I've seen that look before somewhere", said little Throttle.
Back in Chicago, Modo was pacing around, wondering when Throttle was going to call and let him know when he was coming back with me and if I survived.
He was about to get on his bike when Vinnie showed back up. Modo wasn't happy.
"You have some nerve showing your face here, Vinnie. Throttle made it clear that you're not welcome back here", Modo said.
"Chill big guy. I have a message for Throttle. His dad call Charley's place. He wants Throttle to call him ASAP. He sounded worried about something", said Vinnie.
"Did he say what the problem was?", asked Modo.
Vinnie shook his head no.
"I'll call Throttle shortly. But you have to respect his wishes, Vinnie. You can't be here any more. Do this one favor for me? Say hi to Charley for me. Tell her she's still my friend despite what Throttle says", Modo said.
"I'll be on my way. And I'll let Charley know. See ya, Modo", Vinnie said with sadness in his voice.
Modo couldn't stand it any more. "Vinnie wait", said Modo, walking up to Vinnie.
"I don't care if Throttle does chew me out, I can't see turning you away. We've all been friends for too long for this to happen now. And I don't know when he'll be back with Wolf. Please stay, Vinnie. Go call Charley and let her know that you're staying for tonight", Modo said.
"I can't. I promised Charley that I would take her out to a movie and a romantic dinner", said Vinnie.
"Sounds like you 2 are serious", said Modo. Vinnie nodded.
Back in Oregon and at the Autobot base, Throttle was talking with Ratchet about making a new Martian Mouse body. "With what DNA? Not mine. I'm not fond of needles", Throttle said.
"We have some of her DNA. It was her idea a while back", Ratchet said.
Throttle had to think about it before letting Ratchet go through with it.
"I need to think about it for a bit. But in the meantime, I would like to stay with her", Throttle said.
"Of course, Throttle. You may stay with her. I'll keep everyone out 'til she's up and around", said Ratchet.
Shortly after Ratchet left the med bay, Throttle walked over to me. He held my hand in his and prayed I got better. He sighed. "Oh babe. I'm so sorry. If you hadn't found out that Vincent was your brother, you wouldn't be laying here, in this condition", said Throttle. Then he kissed my hand.
"Th…Throttle? Is that you?" I asked, touching his hand with mine.
I couldn't see. Apparently, Ratchet turned my optics off manually, cause I couldn't power them up myself.
"Yes babe. It's me. How you feeling?", Throttle asked.
"Like I was ran over. What happened? Cause the last thing I remember is accidentally kicking you", I said.
Throttle chuckled a bit.
"You've got some strength behind those beautiful legs. Remind me not to get on your bad side, babe", said Throttle, still rubbing his cheek.
"I'm so sorry, Throttle. Your face ok?", I asked.
"Don't worry about me, beautiful. I'll be fine. This is just a walk in the park compared to what happened to me back on Mars", Throttle said.
"Your eyes?", I asked.
"Yeah. Karbunkle experimented on me as well as the guys. Modo lost his right arm for trying to fight back. Vincent lost half his face. I lost my big, beautiful red eyes and got these beady little things", said Throttle.
"I love your eyes, babe. I don't care if they're big or small. It doesn't matter to me. I love you, Throttle Xavior Darkstar", I said.
During his road trip to Oregon from Chicago, ILL, Modo enjoyed the scenery. "I don't understand why the bros didn't like this? It's breath takingly beautiful. I'm sure Wolf or Charley would love this", Modo said to himself.
10 hrs. and a sore rear end later, Modo showed up at the Autobot base. Prime was outside with his boys, enjoying the day. Little Modo spoke up first after spotting Modo pulling up on his bike, Lil' Hoss.
"Hey, it's the mouse I was named after", said little Modo, running over to Modo.
Modo took his helmet off and set it down on the tank. Then he looked towards little Modo, who was running to him.
Prime was too late to stop little Modo from practically squeezing Modo. He had also knocked him over.
"Oof! Hey, easy kiddo. I'm not all metal", Modo said, laying on his back.
"Modo! Get off him this instant", Prime said, walking over to them.
"Yes sir. Sorry about that, Modo. I didn't mean to knock you down", little Modo, helping Modo up.
"You are the respectful one of your brothers. I'll give you that. And that's quite alright. I'm use to getting knocked over by my nephew, Rimfire", said Modo.
"I apologize for his behavior, Modo. He knows better. You here to see Wolf and Throttle?", asked Optimus.
"Yes sir. Do you know where I can find them?", Modo replied.
"Med bay. I'll have someone show you where it is", Prime said.
"No need, sir. My Lil' Hoss here, has a navigation system on her. She'll show me the way", said Modo.
"Just make sure Prowl don't catch you riding your bike through the base. He caught Sideswipe and his twin brother, Sunstreaker driving at insane speeds through the base one day. That was before Sideswipe passed on. No one had the spark to tell Sunstreaker that Wolf is no longer an Autobot or that they no longer share a spark", said Optimus.
"I'll talk with her. For right now, I'm going to go see Wolf and Throttle. You and your boys have a good day", Modo said.
"We will. Same to you too, Modo", said Optimus. Modo nodded and got back on his bike to go find the med bay.
Back in med bay. I was still shocked at what Throttle told me that I had to ask him to repeat it again.
Throttle was about to repeat it again, when Modo rode in. Throttle looked his way. He was confused as to why Modo was here. "What brings you here, Big Fella?", Throttle asked.
"Vinnie stopped by the scoreboard to give you a message", said Modo.
I knew Throttle was getting mad. I put my hand on his. "Don't get mad at him, sweetie. If Vince was just there delivering a message, then that's all he was doing", I said.
Throttle looked at me. He sighed. "Ok babe. I'll let it go. Vincent is still your brother", Throttle said.
Then he looked back at Modo. "So, what was this message?", asked Throttle.
"Tredz wants you to call ASAP. According to Vinnie, Tredz sounded upset", Modo said.
"Why would my dad call Vinnie?", Throttle asked.
"When was I going to be told about your family, Throttle?", I asked.
"I was going to save it as a surprise", said Throttle.
"Save what, babe?", I asked.
"I might as well as tell you now. I was going to wait 6 months from now, but I guess I should ask you now", Throttle said. He grabbed a hold of my hand and proceeded to pop the question.
"Wolf, will you be my wife?", asked Throttle, as he slid the ring on my hand.
"Yes! Yes, I'll be your wife!", I said excitedly.
"Well, isn't this nice?", Carbine said, walking into med bay.
Both Throttle and Modo were shocked when they saw Carbine.
"How…?", Throttle said.
"How did I find you? Vinnie told me. I came to bring Throttle back to Mars", said Carbine.
"What for?", I asked.
"He's been promoted to a higher rank", Carbine said, walking up to us.
"Ain't happening, lady. Throttle ain't goin' nowhere. Especially with you", I said.
"And you would be correct, Wolf. Prime just reinstated you to your position and placed Throttle and Modo under Autobot protection", said Ratchet, walking in.
"As soon as I get my sight back, I'll be able to properly thank him", I said.
"That's why I came in. Your optics are beyond repair, Wolf. Now, I still have that sample of your DNA. We can generate a new Martian Mouse body. Like the one you had before becoming an Autobot. It maybe the only way you'll be able to walk again, too. I don't have the parts to replace those nor the materials to build new ones", Ratchet said.
I didn't need to think about it. "Then do it", I said.
While Ratchet went to talk to Wheeljack about the process, Carbine dragged Throttle out of med bay by the ear. "Hey, that's sensitive, you know!", Throttle yelled, as he tried to get out of her grip.
Modo cringed when he saw Carbine grab Throttle's ear. "Reminds me of when momma did that to me when I misbehaved", Modo said.
"I thought your momma raised a good boy? A respectful mouse?", I asked.
"She did. Just the first 4 yrs. I was a problem child. Was Vinnie ever like that?", replied Modo.
"From the time he could walk", I said.
"And hasn't stopped yet", Modo said.
I chuckled a bit. "Ain't that the truth. It's just hard to believe that he did this to me. I'm sorry I ratted him out, but I like to think I did the right thing by telling Throttle", I said, finally sitting up.
"You did do the right thing, Wolf. If you were my sister and you caught me with someone else's girlfriend, I'd be more understanding when you tell the other person. I don't believe in hitting women", said Modo.
"I'm glad, Modo. Before I met you and Throttle, and before I even left Mars, I had been abused. And you wouldn't believe who did it?", I said.
"Stoker?", Modo said.
"Yeah, how'd you know?", I asked.
"He talked about this rookie's sister and how she refused to "give it up" as he put it. Vinnie never mentioned that he had a sister. When we found out it was you, I put the story back in play and realized you were the one Stoker was talking about", said Modo.
"And they say you can't figure things out on your own. Yeah, I was the one he abused. A month into the relationship is when it started. I got out of it before it got worse", I said.
"Good for you", Modo said.
Outside med bay, Carbine and Throttle were talking. "Why would you pick Vinnie's sister to be with when you were still with me?", Carbine asked.
"You know how I feel about long distant relationships, Carbine. Besides, the war prevented us from really being together. I was going to tell you", Throttle said.
"When? After the wedding?", said Carbine.
"No. After I introduce her to my parents and brother", said Throttle.
"That's another reason why I'm here. Your brother was killed during our last strike. That's why Tredz was calling you, Throttle. Torque died a hero. It is true that you are being promoted but your parents want you home for your brother's funeral", Carbine said.
The news struck him so hard. "I'm declining the promotion, Carbine. But I will go back for Torque's funeral. When is it?", Throttle asked.
"As soon as you arrive back on Mars. I'm very sorry for your loss. And I hope you and I can be friends. I do wish you and her a happy marriage together, Throttle", said Carbine.
"Thank you, Carbine. I hope we do too. Now I have to break the news to Wolf and Modo", said Throttle.
"Modo won't take it well, but what about her?", Carbine asked.
"She won't like that I have to leave", Throttle said.
Throttle walked back into med bay and walked over to Modo and I. Modo didn't like the look on Throttle's face. And I could sense something was wrong.
"Wolf, I have bad news", said Throttle.
"What's up?", I asked.
"I have to go back to Mars for my brother's funeral. But don't you worry beautiful. I'll be back in time to see you in your new body", Throttle said.
"You better come back or I'll drag your tail back here", I said.
Throttle winced and grabbed his tail. "I don't need my tail any longer than it is, babe", said Throttle.
"Then don't make me come after you and you won't have a longer tail", I said.
Back in Chicago. "You did what to her?!", Charley yelled.
"OW! My ears are very sensitive, Charley-babe. Must you abuse them by yelling so loud?", Vinnie said.
"I'm sorry, Vinnie. I just can't picture you hurting a woman, let alone your sister", said Charley, as she sat down next to Vinnie.
"I know. I don't know what came over me? I've never hit a woman, Charley. Never. I promised my dad that I would never hurt a woman, no matter how mad I got at her. I'm…I'm sorry, Charley, but there is no easy way to say this. I'm breaking up with you and going back to Mars with Carbine", said Vinnie.
He got up from the table and headed back to the scoreboard on foot.
While Vinnie was on his way back to the scoreboard, his thoughts kept wandering back to Charley and how he broke her heart. "She'll get over it, then she'll move on to someone new", Vinnie said, as he pulled his wallet out.
He opened it to a picture of his GF back on Mars. "I miss you, Harley. But don't you worry, babe. I'm coming back", said Vinnie, as he kissed the picture. Then he closed his wallet and put it away.
Vinnie knew where is heart truly lies. It lies with the mouse he left behind. He vowed that one day he would go back to Mars to be with her.
Vinnie made it to the scoreboard just before dark. He went in, grabbed his helmet and bike, then took off from Quigley Field. He headed for Oregon to let Carbine know that he was going with her back to Mars, whether Throttle was going or not.
By the time Vinnie arrived at the Autobot base, both Throttle and Carbine were getting ready to head out. Modo brought me out on his bike. Vinnie saw the results of his temper after Modo got off his bike. Vinnie got off his bike and walked over to me. I stopped him from coming any closer.
"I…", Vinnie started.
"I don't wanna hear it, Van Wham. No doubt you've come here to admire your handy work. Cause of you, I can't see or walk. I hope you're happy, you bastard", I said. Everyone could tell that I was pissed.
