Chapter Three

Hot Rod walked into the rec room to get some energon when he overheard someone say, "I don't see how they can say she's changed. On her first mission she nearly got Mirage and Magnus killed." He heard another reply, "I agree. She's still a Decepticon, she's just playing with Prime." Hot Rod's hands started to become fists as he continued to listen to the conversation. "If we're not careful she'll kill us all." "Hm, wouldn't that please Megatron." That was it, Hot Rod's anger exploded, he turned to the mechs shouting, "WHAT THE SLAG WOULD YOU KNOW! HAVE YOU ACTUALLY TRIED TO GET TO KNOW MY SISTER!? NO, YOU JUST JUDGE HER ON WHAT SHE'S DONE IN THE PAST. NO WONDER SHE KEEPS HERSELF LOCKED UP IN HER QUARTERS!" the mechs looked at him in complete shock and surprise. "For your Information." he began "My sister feels extremely guilty about what happened on that mission, so much so that she hasn't left the medbay since they came back." He stormed out forgetting all about why he was there in the first place.

The entire room fell silent, everyone knew that Hot Rod was Prime's son and since Hot Rod referred to Silverlight as his sister that could only mean…"Silverlight is Prime's daughter?" someone finally said breaking the silence.

"Silverlight, I don't care if you are Prime's sparkling if you don't stop getting in my way I'll…" Ratchet began angrily. The doorwinged femme recoiled back in slight fear making the medic sigh. "Look, I know you're concerned about Mirage but getting in my way isn't going to help." He explained a little more gently.

She gave a nod but stayed where she was making Ratchet grumble and disappear into his office. A few minutes later Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus walked in, Silverlight smiled at them.

"Prime, Ultra Magnus."

"Silverlight, perhaps you should go and get some recharge." Prime began.

The blue femme sighed, "You mean, why don't I get my aft out of the medbay and stop annoying Ratchet." She said plainly.

"You have been here for three days." Ultra Magnus commented.

"I just…" she trailed off looking back at Mirage.

Optimus walked over to his sparkling placing a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sure when Mirage regains consciousness Ratchet will let you know." He reassured.

"Seems I can't seem to do anything right." She replied quietly and walked out.

"She's really upset over what happened." Ultra Magnus said suddenly.

"Yes, but I fear that this incident has only enforced the hatred towards her, many still believe that she is working for the Decepticons." Optimus said sadly as he looked at the door.

"Then they should have their heads examined." A voice said catching the two mechs attention.

"I doubt that would help, Ratchet." Ultra Magnus said.

"Perhaps it's time the truth of Silverlight's past was told." Ratchet said gently.

Optimus thought for a moment, ever since that fateful night when he lost Airier he had told all who knew of Silverlight to keep what they knew to themselves. Now that she was finally found, finally back where she'd belonged, perhaps it was time to tell the story of how she was lost. "You maybe right, Ratchet."