Updated - 17~03~2020

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The red mech waited as Ratchet did his work, but he didn't dare to walk forwards. He just stayed at the back, waiting, not knowing whether he had to say something or not. And everyone had forgotten he was there, they were just focused on Bumblebee. He finally decided he should do something, so an idea crossed his mind as he walked towards the commander. He walked silently towards the blue little warrior, who was giving her back to him.

As soon as the yellow mech was examined, Rafael ran to greet him. Bumblebee got his friend into hands and hugged him carefully. *I did told you Raf. We're now safe and together.*

The azure femme, sensing there was someone behind, turned around serious, not fully trusting the mech in front of her. "As I promised, I brought your scout alive. I now hope you don't come after me looking for revenge." The 'Con chuckled. "But if you ever want to pay me a visit..."

"Cut it off." She scoffed. "You're hardly my type."

"Well, you say that because you haven't experienced perfection yet, but that can be solved, if you wish so." He replied teasingly, winking an optic to her. The Wrecker side looked him, clearing his voice. "On the other servo, I think is time to go, so... If you're so kind to bridge me out, anywhere." He asked shyly, signaling the ground bridge.

Optimus approached the new comer, and talked to him. "Knockout, your actions today showed you're worthy to be given another opportunity. You acted like a Prime today." The leader laid a servo on his shoulder guard. The Decepticon tensed looking at the servo in awkwardness. Whenever a high ranked mech touched him meant an scolding plus a punishment, the lack of it was really strange for him. "If you wish, you can join the Autobots. Our doors will always be opened."

"Eh... Uh... I don't think this is my place... At all, Prime." He said as he walked backwards, trying to give distance to the leader. "Aaaaanyway, I should have been in the Nemesis long ago. Starscream will be furious, and I'll need time to get my finish as good as new again." He added this last one for himself. "Just bridge me back and let's pretend this never happened, k?"

Optimus nodded as Ratchet prepared the ground bridge. Bumblebee decided to show his gratitude. *Hey, Knockout. We may not be in the same team, but thank you for what you did for us. We all know you're not gonna change at all, but, if you ever need help, count on me.* He offered a servo.

Knockout was surprised, but he shook it sincerely, nodding. Soon his cocky personality overtook him again. "I don't think I'll need anything from you, Autobot. We all know the Decepticons are in more than a way better than you, but thank you very much." He chuckled. "Oh, by the way, there's something you can do for me." He smirked.

*What is it?* Bumblebee started figuring out what he was gonna say.

"You still owe me a race, you know." The 'Con added vainly.

The scout's expression changed. *Not gonna happen.*

"Well, I needed to give a try." He shrugged his shoulders. "Anyway, your welcome." He looked down as he felt something on his leg. He alarmed. "Rafael! You shouldn't be this close to me! Don't you see I'm a Decepticon? I'm dangerous for you!"

"You saved me before, and you took care of me. How can you be a danger?" The kid laughed still hugging the leg. The mech knelt down carefully, and touched lightly the head of Raf. The kid grabbed the digits, and asked Knockout to pick him up to his eye level. "Thank you, Knockout. You have saved the life of my guardian. I couldn't have imagined being without him."

"You don't have to thank me. I explained to you before." He smiled shyly. "I just did what I thought it has fair. Nothing else." The 'Con move the kid closer until he was at his spark level, and hugged the kid carefully. After few moments, he broke the hug, and stood up. He walked to the catwalk and left the kid on it, as the Autobots controlled him. "Don't let Bumblebee face any other situation like this one, will you?" The kid shook his head. "Now, I've gotta go." He grinned turning to leave. The ground bridge opened. "Don't miss me too much. We will see again soon. But I don't promise I'll be so kind." He added playfully, shrugging. "That's life!"

He crossed the bridge and appeared in a reddish dessert. Time to get back. He took out his portable bridge generator and entered the warship.