Hey, I'm back! Sorry if it took a while, but I had a Bridal Shower for my cousin to attend to. Also, I'm back to the old problem f I know what to do, I just need to get there.

kirin-saga: 1) Mirage maybe a noble mech, but he had good aim! 2) That question will be answered in this chapter. 3) I'm glad you agree.

Dragowulf: I know! People just don't want to listen to Perceptor and yes, Mirage will be rescued.

blood shifter: ...You think Starscream is hot... he has some qualities, but I dunno... You can't kill him! Mirage will be saved before anything else happens... I think.

Chapter 2

"I don't think he can help."

"He's a medic and your dad, how could he not help?"

"But-"

"Your nightmares are starting to worry me, you need to tell Ratchet." Perceptor struggled against Wheeljack, who was determined to get to the med bay. Becoming extremely worried, Wheeljack decided to ask Ratchet for help.

Ratchet looked up as the two younglings entered. "Good morning you two, have you had you morning energon?"

"No not yet," said Wheeljack, Perceptor hiding behind him, "But, your son needs you help with something." With that, Wheeljack left, leaving Perceptor shifting nervously.

"Perceptor, what's wrong?"

"I... I've been having these nightmares... about... about Mirage. Dad, I think... I think he's still alive."

Ratchet stared, "...Perceptor, I want to believe that, but-"

"No! I know that you're going to say that he can't be, but I know Mirage is still alive."

"...Ok, just lay down, I'll run some scans." Perceptor did as he was told, tensing a bit; Ratchet sighed. "This won't hurt you. Just relax."

It was only a few clicks before Ratchet found something, "Umm... that's strange."

Perceptor shot up, "What, what's wrong?"

"Well, apparently, someone has been sending you transmissions while you've been in recharge."

"From who?"

"I can't say... but it's coming at least a thousand miles from here. It's faint, but it must be something."

"Then we should-"

"No, you are going to actually get some recharge. I'll tell Prime about this and call Wheeljack down to keep you company."

"But dad-"

"No 'buts', you need it. But, if these transmissions are correct... Mirage might still be alive."

...

Wheeljack quickly left, leaving Perceptor shifting nervously. He went to the rec room; it was empty, except for two mechs. Hound was sitting in the corner, nursing what looked like his twentieth cube. Jazz was watching, unable to do much more.

"How's he doing?" Wheeljack asked; Jazz smiled weakly.

"Terrible, he's not much of a drinker but... So, where's Perceptor?"

"With his dad, he had another nightmare... he really thinks Mirage is still alive."

"Mirage?" Hound sat up straighter looking around the room, "Where... where is he?"

"Calm down Hound, ya heard wrong." said Jazz; Hound slumped again. "What does Ratchet say?" Jazz whispered continuing the conversation low so Hound wouldn't hear.

"Don't know, I left before either one could say anything."

"So," Jazz leaned in, "I hear you went to comfort Perceptor."

"Yeah... and?"

"Did... anythin' happen?"

"Jazz!"

"What? I'm just askin'."

"No, for your information, nothing happened. I'm letting him make the first move... if any..."

"Don't worry about it, he'll come around. It might take a while, but he'll come around." Wheeljack was about to respond when Ratchet came in. He spotted the two and went over.

"Wheeljack, I need you to watch Perceptor for me. Just be quiet, he's in recharge," Wheeljack left, "Jazz where's Prime, I need to talk to him."

"No, but I'll call him here-"

"Um... you probably shouldn't." Ratchet nodded towards Hound; Jazz got the picture. He activated his comm link.

"Prime, what's your location? Ratchet needs to talk to ya. Yes sir," Jazz faced the medic, "He's with Red, follow me."

...

Perceptor jerked out of recharge when Wheeljack entered the med bay.

"Hey, didn't mean to wake you Percy." said Wheeljack sitting on the edge of the berth.

"It's 'ine." mumbled Perceptor sleepily; Wheeljack laughed.

"Can't think strait?" Wheeljack asked; he picked Perceptor up and held him in his arms.

"Mmmh... 'ute it." Perceptor nuzzled Wheeljack.

He smiled behind the mask as Perceptor slowly drifted back into recharge. Wheeljack heard a faint beeping coming from one of the monitors. Curious, Wheeljack laid Perceptor back down and began to type furiously. It showed a small blip coming from a thousand miles away from the base. It was a transmitting area that was recently used even though it was unused in vorns.

Wheeljack put two and two together; a look of determination on his face plate, Wheeljack downloaded the location.He turned back to Perceptor, unlatched his mask, and gently kissed him.

"I'll be back, I'm going to fix this for you I promise... I love you." Wheeljack placed another kiss and left.

...

"...It farther out then we've gone, but we need to know what's sending this transmission." said Ratchet.

"This is very unnerving," said Prime, "Alright Autobots, a small group shall follow this transmission. Ratchet, would you like to come?"

"Yes, I want to know who's making Perceptor worry so much." Prime nodded.

"Red Alert, I'm leaving you in charge until we return."

"Yes sir."

"Very well, Autobots! Lets roll out!"

The group transformed and left, Wheeljack leaving the base unnoticed by anyone.