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Unfortunately while Bulkhead and Predaking were waiting for their answer from Lancex, they received a comm from Optimus to come to the main part of the base. The three swore but headed out, as they knew this much – if Optimus was comming them to come, it was important. So the three headed out, hoping the news wasn't the cons finding the Autobot base and on their way to blow it up.
Once the three reach the main room, they see that Arcee and Bee are back along with the kids. Arcee and Bee are shocked to see Lancex, as are the kids. And while Optimus and Ratchet are and aren't surprised to see the three come together, Optimus has a question for Lancex. "I know you have been hesitant to tell us how you escaped, but we need to know, as it could mean life of death for us here in the base" Optimus explained.
Lancex sighed, as he had hoped to keep that secret to his grave, but when Optimus explained why he needed to know, Lancex relented. "Alright, I will tell you as well as show you" Lancex replied before speaking in a strange tongue before muttering a certain phrase and the runes appear on his arms. The others are fascinated, even Ratceht and Optimus are impressed. "This is just one of my lesser weapons."
"Lesser weapons?" Arcee asked, curious.
"Yes, you see these runes can help me escape and help me send demons and fiends to their final destination, but they can't fight other bots. That requires other weaponry, like swords. I can call silver, brave, and hero swords and axes for close combat and other longer range weaponry when I need it" Lancex explained. The others nodded.
"How long have you had these things and by what means did you acquire them?" Ratchet asked in a slightly accusatory manner.
"I have only had them and their abilities for around 5 years give or take. And no, I did not steal them if that is what you are implying. I took them from a dying friend who begged me to take them in honor of him, as he gave his life in place of mine" Lancex replied. That was enough to shut Ratchet up. "In fact, I woke up shortly after he passed, as I also acquired other weaponry from him especially his favorite weapon, and his gn drive. Somehow that had been transferred from him to me."
And as Lancex finished telling his tale, Megatron was reviewing security tapes. He was bound and determined to take Lancex, and Megatron would do it by force if he had to. Megatron is thoroughly impressed by how Lancex escaped and the finesse of it made Megatron want Lancex all the more. The only question now was how to recapture the bot. Megatron smiled, as he had a plan. He just needed one more thing to fall into place, or so he thought.
