I DO NOT OWN TRANSFORMERS

Optimus stared in horror at the sight before him. Lumina was hurt and the others didn't know what to do. Ratchet was the first to react and ordered Bulkhead to clear away most of the debris so they could get to Lumina. The rock was moved away and revealed a crushed femmebot. Lumina groaned as she felt the heaviness being lifted off her and the next thing she knew was that Ratchet was next her trying to get her to stabilize but failing miserably.

"Don't you die on me now kid!!" the medabot commanded and tried once again to get her stabilized.

Bumblebee watched as the red and white bot did his job and Sari clung to his side in speechless shock. Bulkhead shifted uneasily and Prowl remained unemotional. Prime didn't move even when hearing the news that Ratchet had gotten Lumina stabilized. He was too afraid that if he tried to help, he might hurt her even worse. So the boss bot remained silent as the others waited.

"Alright the field patch job should keep her running, but if she's gonna make it, we need to get back to the plant," Ratchet announced.

He transformed into his alt. mode and loaded up Lumina and drove off to the base.

"Guess that's our cue," Bumblebee said and transformed.

Driving off Bulkhead and BB were some miles ahead before the reality of the situation hit Optimus head on.

"Prime, are you alright?" Prowl asked waiting for the red and blue mech to move. "Perhaps we should have Ratchet examine you. You seem a bit...shaken up."

The Ninja bot watched his commander warily, waiting for something to happen. Optimus shook his head and stood up.

"Never mind me, Lumina comes first," he said and transformed. The two drove back to the plant.

The medbay was off-limits for several hours and the others were growing impatient with anxiety.

"So, anything new?" Bumblebee asked the next morning.

Taking a seat on the couch, BB flipped on the TV and started to watch the news. Near the medbay door Optimus waited for any further updates, not having powered down all night. All he did was offer what help he could to Ratchet and that was very seldom. Bulkhead lumbered into the living room and took a seat to watch the TV with Bumblebee. As the news continued, reports on the incident that had occurred the other day seemed to become more and more prominent. Optimus, growing frustrated with the news, left for the sanctity of his room.

After another day had gone by, Ratchet finally emerged from the medbay to announce the news.

"So doc bot, how is she?" BB piped up when he saw the old mech enter the living room.

"She should make a full recovery, but she needs more time to rest and absolutely no visitors."

Prowl entered in just as the news was said and he sighed in relief, but the feeling was soon replaced with a new worry, "Ratchet, perhaps you should with Optimus. He just doesn't seem himself."

Optimus Prime stood on the plant's roof and watched the sun sink lower into the horizon. It wouldn't be long until night fall.

"Prime?" a soft voice asked.

"Please, not now. I need some space," Optimus sighed and closed his optics.

He felt a presence next to him and for a short while it remained. Giving up, Prime turned to the mech next to him to see who it was.

Lumina stared up into Optimus' widened optics and she smiled at him.

"Lumina, what-," but he was cut off as Lumina shushed him.

The silver mech turned to the reddening sky and motioned for the boss bot to do the same. Standing in silence, Optimus fidgeted waiting to speak.

Choosing to break the calm, he turned to Lumina and asked, "Are you alright?" "Yes, why wouldn't I be?"

The vague answer made Optimus relax just a small amount before he finally expressed his true thoughts.

"Lumina, I'm sorry. I should've been there for you but I just froze like an engine block in December," he admitted, looking ashamed of himself.

His statement shocked Lumina.

"Optimus, why on earth would you think that? I hold nothing against you for the way you acted. It's understandable," she explained.

The young bots stared at each other and wave of relief seemed to fill the small gap between them.

Lumina smiled and rested her hand on Optimus' shoulder. All of a sudden, her legs buckled underneath her and she fell forward into Optimus' grasp.

"Lumina! What's wrong?" he asked concern in his voice.

"Guess I'm still a recovering. Ratchet did tell me not to leave the medbay." Lumina shrugged innocently and tried to stand but only managed to stagger again.

"Oh no you don't, you're going back to the medbay and that's an order," Optimus said picking Lumina up bridal style.

The bots headed for the medbay where Lumina laid down on one of the beds/table.

"Optimus, thank you," she whispered as the red and blue mech sat down beside her.

"Don't mention and I hope you feel better."