Dion and Orion walked together through the small town. Ariel had stayed with Chromia because she had said that they needed some quality girl time together since they were never alone.

"You're always budding in Dion." Ariel had said. Whatever.

So Dion was left with Orion to search the town for an Energon depot that served sweetened Energon. He was left with Orion with the hopes of finding out more about him. Mainly who he was before he met the Knights of Cybertron. However, he had to take it slow.

"So, Orion. Have you ever had sweetened Energon before?" Dion asked.

Orion shook his helm. "No. I've actually never heard of sweetened Energon before. I didn't know Energon could be sweetened."

"Well, it can and it tastes great! You'll love it!" Dion spoke.

Orion shrugged. "Maybe. Still, I don't see what's wrong with regular old Energon."

"Well it's just a harmless treat. Didn't you have treats when you were with the Knights?" Dion replied.

"Well not really. All the Energon we had was mined and refined from the asteroid we called home. All natural and what not. Sweetening...it was just unheard of." Orion explained.

"Oh. Well. You've heard of it now." Dion concluded.

Orion nodded and continued walking. Dion sighed.

He just had to keep trying.

They hadn't been walking for much longer before they came across a fairly large building with many people lined up and seated inside. Patrons were serving Energon cubes all around the place.

"Hey! I bet this is a café! C'mon! They've gotta have sweetened Energon in here!" Dion announced excitedly.

He practically ran inside and right up to the overhead menu. Lo and behold, they served several different flavours of sweetened Energon.

Dion turned back to Orion. "They got it!"

After Dion ordered enough sweetened Energon cubes for both them two and the femmes, they found a seat outside on a nearby bench.

"Orion. Prepare to have your taste sensors dance!" Dion exclaimed as he opened his own cube and began chugging the Energon.

Orion held the cube in his servos and watched the Energon swirl around inside.

"What're you waiting for?" Dion asked.

"Nothing, I was just remembering something a friend told me once." Orion replied.

"What?" Dion continued.

"He said that if we ever find a way to change the taste of natural Energon, then we'd go around switching all of the other Knights' Energon with that just before the evening refuelling and watch their reactions." Orion answered with a smile. "He said that all of the elders would flip! Especially if we made the Energon taste horrible!"

Orion sighed, still wearing the smile as he opened the cube and raised it to his denta. He poured it into his mouth and felt it travel through his mouth and trickling down the back of his throat. All the while leaving a pleasantly sweet taste on his glossa.

"Wow! It really is sweet! It's really good Dion!" Orion proclaimed.

He turned to Dion who was looking at him with a sad expression.

"What's wrong?" Orion asked.

"Well...the friend you were talking about. Was he a Knight?" Dion asked.

Orion looked back down at the Energon cube. "Yeah. He was my best friend. My only friend actually. His name was Yamek."

Dion put his servo on Orion's shoulder. "Not anymore he isn't. Now you have me, my sister, and Ariel at your side. You don't have to be so depressed. You're not alone anymore Orion Pax."

Orion looked at Dion in disbelief once again.

"We are friends." Dion said once again, putting emphasis on the last word. "How long is it gonna take before you start believing that?"

Orion smiled. "Not long Dion. Trust me."

Dion smiled back. He raised his servo. Orion raised his as well and put it against Dion's. The two locked thumbs and just sat there happily as if they had been close friends their whole lives.

The two mechs decided to explore the small town some more.

They passed by several shops and kind townspeople. Then they found the main square and saw that it was alive and filled with bustling people.

They walked up to the large hologram screen in the middle of the square. It showcased news from all around Cybertron.

Then, all of sudden, up came a large picture of Ariel with smaller pictures of Orion, Dion, and Chromia at the side.

"What? Why are we being televised?" Dion wondered.

Orion looked closer at the projected image. There was text beneath the pictures.

It read:

The young daughter and heiress to the One family has been kidnapped by the three juvenile delinquents shown on the right. They were last seen in Iacon after the One family estate was violently attacked. The younglings were escorted from the estate and mere hours later the young heiress went missing.

If you or anyone you know have seen these delinquents or the heiress Ariel, please contact the Police immediately.

A reward of 50 000 Credits goes to the individual(s) who provides the information that leads to the rescue of Ariel.

A reward of 100 000 Credits goes to the individual(s) who brings Ariel back home to the One family estate.

A reward of 200 000 Credits goes to the individual(s) who retrieves Ariel and brings the young criminals to justice.

However, be warned. The delinquents are armed and dangerous.

"Oh boy." Orion whispered as he and Dion quickly left the square before anyone could look at them and recognize them.

They sprinted back to the medical clinic. Chromia and Ariel were still in the back room.

"We have to leave. Soon. Now would be ideal." Dion proclaimed as soon as they came into the room.

"What? Why?" Ariel asked.

"There's a bounty on our heads. Your parents are looking for you Ariel." Dion replied. "And they found a way to get most of Cybertron help look for you."

"Then let's go." Chromia spoke.

"Are you sure Chromia? Can you stand?" Orion asked worriedly.

Chromia stood up and weakly took a step forward. "Well,I'm gonna have too. Let's go."

When they were outside, and Foneques had grown once again they said their goodbyes to Ratchet.

"Thanks for all your help Ratchet." Orion said.

"Yeah. And sorry for flipping out like that earlier." Dion apologized.

"It's alright. Like I said. I'm happy to help." Ratchet replied.

"C'mon guys! Get on the bug before I jump off!" Ariel shouted.

"Coming!" The two mechs called back and they climbed up onto their mode of transportation.

Foneques chirped and took off from the ground.

"Hey! Wait! Can I at least get your names?" Ratchet yelled.

"Sorry! It's probably better if you don't know! Thanks anyway! See you again maybe!" Orion shouted.

"I don't see what you need us for." One of the Elite spoke. "They're just a couple of kids."

"Yeah. What's the deal? You don't need us. You're totally awesome enough to take them on by yourself." The other one spoke.

"No. I saw them fight at the One estate. Don't let looks deceive you. They're stronger than they look." Their leader replied.

"Then when do we engage?" One asked.

"When the time is right."

And another one out! Let me know what you think! And let me know what you think of the mysterious Elite.

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