Hi all! Time for another chapter of my first Transformers: Animated fanfic! And please, grab a tissue because the first part of this will probably make you cry. Alrighty, here we go!

DISCLAIMER: Do not own Transformers Animated. Just my three ocs and my Cybertronian musical instrument. And anything else I create for this story.

Transformers: Animated

Finding One of Their Own

Ch. 7-The Hidden Romance Reblooms

About an hour and a half after the Autobots' confrontation with Powerdrain the six Cybertronians along with Moisar rolled into the plant Sari hearing them come in from the living area and rushed to meet them. Watching her friends pull to a stop and transform the young girl noticed her father's former employee get off of Lightningray a bit shook up and half of his face was covered in blood. Quickly getting worried and concerned she went over to him and asked, "Oh my gosh, Moisar! Are you okay? What happened?!"

"Whoah, whoah, easy Sari," the young man eased, rubbing the area above his injury. "For one, I'm doing just fine. Just a scrape to the head, nothing more. Two, we were able to manage to find the Vampiricon but unknowingly thanks to me he also discovered us. Good news is that we found his base so all we have to do is go back during the day and end him before something bad happens."

"Oh, well in that case the mission was a success in the end," the pink-haired child suggested.

A look of unease passed between the bots which ended with the femmebot wo informed, "However we managed to let him get away no thanks to those stupid barbs attached to those infernal cables that gave me a pretty good battle scar that's going to last for a while, that's for sure."

Seeing the indentation now the little girl was both shocked and impressed by it. Observing the expression the once missing Autobot added, "Once we do face him again I'm going to make sure that I repay him for it."

Almost everybot looking at her with a bit of a troubling look it was soon subsided when the young Sumdac changed the subject by suggesting," Well, before we can get to that how about we get Mr. Bloody Head to a doctor before he keels over from the lack of fluid getting to his brain."

"Sari, I'm fine," Moisar denied, trying to hide the signs of fatigue that were beginning to clearly show. "All I need is a good night's sleep and I'll be just-"

However, before he could finish his sentence the loss of blood had getten to the young man and he fell to his knees, getting weaker by the minute. Seeing that the situation he turned south Ratchet quickly transformed into vehicle mode and ordered, "Get him loaded up, stat! The sooner we get him to an infirmary the better chances he has of surviving!"

Helping him up the young lass managed to get him inside the medibot's transportational form, informing as she got in on the other side, "I'll call my dad on the way over and have him meet us there!," then all three were speeding off to the nearest medical center. As the docbot's sirens were fading away the femmebot continued to watch the entrance growing more worried by the nanoklik for her friend. Sensing her distress the ninjabot came up beside her and encouraged, "Don't worry, Ratchet will get him there in time. Just have faith that everything will be just fine."

"You're right," she agreed, turing her processor to look at her old friend. "I just can't believe that was injured that badly. He told me that he slipped on a glass bottle and hit his head on the dumpster we were hiding behind but I didn't take it seriously enough to get him out of there and to a hospital sooner."

"But still, your spark was in the right place to stay where you were," the black and gold bot reasoned, clearly seeing the misplaced student slipping into a false sense of denial. "If you had tried to escape he would have had the upper advantage and not waste a nanoklik killing Moisar and off-lining you."

His voice going a bit soft at the end Lightningray stared up into her fellow ninjabot's optics for a few kliks before looking away and walking out of the room. Watching her go the former rebel sighed in defeat then stalked off to his room for the night. The other three, who had observed the scene unfold, looked at each other with the same thought on their processors: what was the history between those two and just how deep does it go?

Later on that lunar cycle the spark-sick Autobot was up on the roof sitting on an air vent near Prowl's tree looking up at the stars keeping the traditional vigil even thought one of her closest friends wasn't there. AS she stared up into the sparkling sky the rediscovered Autobot sensed somebot come up and sit next to her not acknowledging and keeping the constant silence intact. Having scaled the tree and seeing his once-lost friend staring up into the night the former war protester climbed onto the top of the plant and sat next to her she not reacting to him joining her. Looking up into the atmosphere he tried to find the right words to start some sort of conversation when a sudden memory gave him the gumption he needed. Clearing his audio sensors he commented, "You know, this reminds me of when we were studying at the Dojo we would go up to the roof at night and you would always pull out your flutnia and play a song that would travel across the area and create this peace that would make the night so much better."

"Well, I'm glad that you can remember wonderful moments like that," the femmebot replied, still not looking at him. "However, for me, there's just so much that I can't recall from my past. And I really don't know if I want to remember it all."

Feeling like his spark was going to break from the comment the black and gold bot reached into his subspace pocket and pulled out the instrument in question, showed it to her and asked, "How do you know unless you at least try?"

Looking down at what he was holding the blue and white bot's faceplate lit up with wonder and surprise as she recognized one of her most prized possessions. Gently taking it into her servos she looked it over, slowly but surely recollecting the memories the object held. Fingering the keys a bit she inquired, "Where did you get this? How did I even lose this in the first place?"

"I found it on my berth after I came back from my quest and saw what had happened from the attack," Prowl explained. "I was going all over the place trying to find you when I came across my quarters and saw it lying there. It was then I knew that you were really gone and I would never see you again. I kept this to keep you memory alive and hope that we would be together again."

Listening to her old friend the femmebot couldn't help but smile and started to feel a little bit better. Deciding to play a few notes she unfolded the device, pressed a button that expanded the instrument to its proper size, lifted it up to her lipplates and pressed a couple of keys, the end result being a strange note that wasn't what she was wanting. Getting a disgruntled look Lightningray looked down at her returned possession, saw that she was pressing the wrong interval and corrected it, then lifted it back up and tried again this time a beautiful note came through. Smiling in success she started into an improvised song, simply playing random notes that slowly turned into a recognizable tune that the mech distinguished as the one she played the lunar cycle before he left for his quest. It was also the same cycle that the two had confessed tehir hidden love for one another. Hopefully history could repeat itself for the both of them tonight. As she finished the song the femmebot lowered the device and stared at it like she was going to lose it again and said, "I never thought that I would see this again after I made the decision to leave it behind to go to wherever it was I went to. This is probably going to be one of the happiest moments of my life. And there was something else while I was remembering how to play that melody. It was the memory of us telling each other of how we felt for one another."

"You do?," he clarified with a bit of a surprised tone to his voice. "You really remember?"

"Yes, I do," the blue and white bot replied with growing enthusiasm. "It's so clear now. I played that same song, you put your servo around me while I looked up at you, then you looked down at me. A nanoklik passed before our lipplates touched and we shared our first kiss. It was the moment we both wanted for so long but neither of us knew how to confess it. Only when we found out the next solar cycle that you were being assigned to go on that quest that we had told one another at just the right time. It was last time we saw each other before, before..."

Seeing that she was starting to struggle with her corrupted memory files Prowl pulled her close telling his lost love that she didn't have to remember anymore that night. Feeling the comfort ebb into her the femmebot moved into the hug and tightly held onto him as if he was going to leave that klik and disappear forever. Huddled together they stayed in that position for a few megacycles starting up into the stars and not saying a word. Shortly after about two in the morning the finally separated and looked at each other the mech placing a servo on her scarred cheekplate, stroking the scratch that had been dealt to her the previous night. Closing her optics at the touch she felt the feeling of her guilt and false denial fading away from her now cleared processor. Taking his servo away the black and gold bot got off the vent and helped his fellow student down to the roof, pulling her close again and placing a slow kiss on her metal lips. Getting the notion that this was coming Lightningray returned it without hesitation knowing that he would always be there for her in times like this. Breaking the embrace the two headed back down into the plant and to the extra room set up for the organic/robotic duo to use for the time being. Being careful not to make any noise the former missing Autobot opened the door, stepped inside and whispered, "Good night, Prowl."

Smiling and shaking his processor the ninjabot gave her another kiss and corrected, "Good morning, Light," then walked back to his quarters leaving the once lost Cybertronian caught off-guard. Amused at his little joke she closed the door and went into recharge knowing that everything would be alright. For now.

A few day s had passed since the altercation and Powerdrain had been hard at work contructiong the machine needed to save his artificial spark from dying out and ending his existance. Following the blueprints as quickly and efficiently as possible he finished with no hiccups and no system flaws. The Vampiricon knew that he had to get it right the first time or else it was all over for the evil creation. Once he had finished cleaning up and double-checking the diagnostics to make absolutely sure that the next phase of his plan could be executed the cruel invention turned to his communication center and hailed his creator. A few nanokliks later Megatron appeared on the screen and commanded, "Status report, Powerdrain. Have you restored your spark matrix?"

"Not yet, my lord," the vampiric Decepticon answered, bowing at the same time. "But I have discovered my match a few lunar cycles ago and I'm prepared to capture and perform the operation immediately."

"Then proceed," the number one enemy of the Autobots directed. "The sooner you are at a one hundred percent performance level the faster my plans of destroying the Autobots on this planet and then taking it over. Report as soon as the procedure is completed."

"As you wish, master," the once prized experiment complied, ending the transmission feed.

After the display had faded to black the mech's faceplate quickly scowled as he thought, "Not before I get the first opportunity to off-line you and get my revenge for what you did to me and my brothers so many stellar cycles ago."

Performing another systems check the monster was ready to proceed with his schemess, never knowing the future pain and suffering he would soon be inflicting. And most certainly the loss that would come right after.

During those few days Moisar was stuck in the hospital being treated for his severe concussion he had sustained during the confrontation with Powerdrain. After being rushed to the hospital by Ratchet, Sari hitching a ride along the way, the three had arrived minutes later with the humans clambering out and heading inside. Seeing that her friend was being seen by a doctor the young girl called her father to inform him of the situation to which the elder Sumdac told his daughter that he would be right there. It wasn't long after when the young man was placed into a room that the professor arrived, met up with his child, then headed up to see the patient. Entering they saw him hooked up to a few machines, an IV drip, and a blood transfusion drip. Noticing movemen coming through the door the former employee looked to see who it was and was surprised to see his past employer entering. Smiling he said, "Huh, I never thought that we would cross paths with each other since resigning, sir."

"Neither did I," Sumdac agreed, approaching the side of the bed. "But when Sari told me that you had been hurt in an accident I knew that you were going to need my support along with her's."

"Well, thanks for coming," Moisar replied, feeling appreciated by the comment. "Even though I won't be in here for long it feels good to know that I've got people to rely on alongside my best friend. Who I'm sure is worrying to absolute extremes for me right about now."

Seeing the confused expression that the robotics genius was making the silver-haired gentlemen explained, "Do you remember the motorcycle I rode to and from work every day? Well, it turns out that she's actually an Autobot who crash landed here a long time ago. And she is quite the fighter."

"Oh my, that is quite the discovery," Sumdac commented, certainly blown away by the information. "You know I always had a feeling that there was something special about that bike. I guess even a rare find in a junkyard could turn into a greater surprise."

Nodding in agreement the injured patient responded, at the same time getting a bit more tired than usual, "Oh, it was a definite surprise. Even though it's only been just a couple of days since we've known the truth I've got a good feeling that there are going to be a lot more marvels on the way."

Having noticed the drowsy tone in his voice the professor figured that it was time to leave and let the younger scientist rest for the night. Taking Sari's hand her father farewelled, "Well, it's getting late and I'm sure you need to get some rest. We'll be sure to stop by tomorrow and see how you are doing."

"And I'll be sure to tell the others how you're doing!," Sari added as the two walked out the door, turning the light off at the same time.

Listening to the door click shut Moisar got a bit more comfortable then stared up at the ceiling while fighting to keep his drooping eyelids from closing. However he had lost his battle and succumbed to sleep, his dreams dark and black with the same image of the monster torturing his closest companion to no end. Wanting to wake up and shake the vision from his memory he couldn't due to some strange power that held him in his slumber. As hard as he tried all the young man could do was watch his beloved ride die a slow, horrible death.

On the same day Powerdrain completed his machine Moisar was released from the hospital late that afternoon his concussion having healed to the point where it wasn't going to affect his everyday life. Calling Lightningray he told her what was going on and would be walking back to the plant as per doctor's orders. Taking of at a slow but a brisk pace he headed to the plant enjoying the sunset as he walked along the sidewalk. It wasn't long before darkness settled across the city and the night life came alive. While he trekked aong he had wondered whether or not he was going the right way and his suspicions were correct when he found himself in an area of town that was unfamiliar to him. Looking around a few minutes he groaned in frustration, pulled out his phone and called his bike's comm link, waiting a few seconds before saying, "Hey, Light. Yeah, I've apparently gotten myself lost on the way back to the plant. Could you come and pick me up as quick as you can?"

"I'm on my way, Moisar," Lightningray assured. "We've got your location pinpointed and I should be there soon. Just hang tight and I'll be right there."

Hearing the line go dead Moisar tucked his phone back into his jacket then stood around waiting for his closest friend to arrive. As time passed by he was starting to feela bit unnerved by something but couldn't tell what it was. And it quickly continued to grow worse and worse every minute. Yet strange as it was the feeling was oddly familiar. It was like the feeling he got the last time he saw...the Decepticon that almost got him a few days ago. Quickly getting scared the young man looked around and started to fear that the machine was lying in wait, hoping for him to walk by and snatch him out of the blue.

And it couldn't be more true, for in fact Powerdrain was out in the alleys scouring for his prey everywhere and hoping to strike it lucky. Using the blood sample and a tracking device it wasn't long before he had a trail to go by. Combing through the back roads, keeping to the darkness as much as possible, he slowly got closer and closer to his target. Trekking through another alleyway he caught a dark glimpse of silver-gray in his optics and doubled back, recognizing his prey after a few moments. Seeing success only a few feet away the Vampiricon crept forward ready to strike when a blue electrical shot collided with his chestplate making him crash into the shadowed street.

Not expecting the shot as well Moisar ducked down then looked around to see who had fired and saw that it was Lightningray who had arrived and had seen Powerdrain approaching. Relieved to see his old friend the human got up and ran behind her while she kept her optics trained on the enemy while pointing one of her Knives at him. Recovering from the attack Powerdrain stood up and growled in annoyance, snarling at the femmebot, "How dare you block me from my prey. Just what is it about it that makes you care about it so much?"

"You want to know what makes me care about him?," Lightningray answered, popping out her other Knife then attached both ends and extended the handles to create a bo staff. "Fine, I'll tell you why. He's my best friend in the whole world. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be with my fellow Autobots today. Now, we're leaving whether you like it or not. But if you try to stop us I will have to stop you."

"You stop me? Now this is something I would love to see," Powerdrain sneered with a strange, evil grin that borderlined on the playful. "Well then, I accept your challenge. But to warn you, once I win there will be nothing but pain and suffering for you for a long, long time."

Quickly snapping his cables Powerdrain charged and flung them forward, hoping to ensnare her and make this quick. Maneuvering her staff back Lightningray told Moisar, "Quick, head out to the main street and wait for me there. I'll be out behind you as fast as I can," to which he complied and ducked out just as she brought her weapon back forward and blocked the attack. Pushing it off she ducked down and swiped at the Vampiricon's stabilizing servos hoping to off-balance him but he managed to sidestep and get her in the backplate, making her tumble to the ground. Quickly getting back up before Powerdrain had a chance to attack her a second time in a row Lightningray broke away and scaled a couple of walls gaining enough height to fly overhead and slash the monster in his backplate as a form of repayment.

Screeching in pain the Vampiricon crouched to the ground while the ninjabot landed in front of him, seeing that she had a chance to get away. Returning her weapons to normal Lightningray made a break for it, holstering the Knives at the same time, transforming into her vehicle mode and rolling out into the lit street only stopping for a moment to let Moisar climb on then speeding off for the plant. Regaining a bit of his strength Powerdrain sat up on one lower rotator joint and checked his energon level cursing, "I can't keep fighting those aggervating Autobots at every turn just to secure my prize. I have to get that human tonight or else it's the end of my spark."

Taking out the tracker and reading the the fast moving coordinates he then sneered, "But to think that they can outrun me is a very big mistake. And I will make do on my promise of bringing pain and turmoil that will leave a scar that no medi-con can fix. A permanent, aching scar that will haunt for mellinia."

And there you have it! So the next chapter will be one of the big ones where everything changes. On a side note, the Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters episode "Thirst" is probably one of my favorite episodes ever and not because it reminds me of my original race of Decepticons. But come on. Terrorcons? How messed up is that? Plus a quick favor: if anyone knows the Cybertronian term for a knee can you please let me know so I can the term that I have now? It would be much appreciated. So until next time my fellow Transformers fans!