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As Lancex snuggled closely between Mirage and Jetfire, Optimus was working. Optimus knew that a Lancex showing up at this time made things different. Optimus didn't tell Lancex, but Optimus knew that if anyone learned of the connection on the con side of the equation, Lancex or Prime might be dead. Optimus could only hope his son was really ready to fight.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, Landmine was thinking. His spark had reacted to the new bot, but at first, Landmine just chalked it up to having another strong warrior to fight in this blasted war. But the more Landmine thought about Lancex, the more Landmine's spark seemed to react. Landmine wasn't sure what to think, but he hoped he could ask Optimus more about this. For now, Landmine decided to rest, as he had been injured in the recent battle and needed to recover. If only the Autobots knew that this new bot was going to be revealed to two dangerous entities.

Elsewhere, Alpha Q was thinking over the report that Starscream had made. This new bot could either throw a wrench into the five faced being's plans or could be of help. Alpha Q attempted to reach out like Alpha Q had with kicker, but it didn't work. Alpha Q tried a stronger pulse of sorts, but Lancex's systems were far more difficult to even attempt to mess with than kicker's mind. Alpha Q was not happy and gave up for now, but this would not be the last thing he tried to get to this new bot.

Meanwhile, the double agent Scorponok was showing Megatron a picture of the new bot had shown up, as Scorponok had taken a picture during the last battle at Ocean city. Megatron studied the picture carefully and realized something. Something about this new bot reminded the con leader about the Prime. Megatron couldn't put his finger on it just yet, but the resemblance was too close to be mere coincidence. There had to be something more. "Do what you must, but I want that bot captured… preferably online for now." Scorponok nodded and headed out with some of the terrorcons.

Back with Lancex, the bot's systems were recovering and becoming stronger, as Lancex hadn't recharged this well in quite some time. Lancex enjoyed the warmth, unaware of where it was coming from. He would be a bit shocked when he woke, but for now he would enjoy the feeling of warmth and safety.