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Btw - ::talking on comlink::
Planning session finished, Prime sat in his office, reading a data pad Prowl had given him. He was deeply engrossed in the report when a beep from his comlink startled him.
::Prime here::
::Optimus, it's Wheeljack. Got a subspace communication directly from Cybertron.::
::On my way, Wheeljack::
Optimus hurriedly put down the data pad and made his way to Teletran 1. "Go ahead, Wheeljack, patch it through" Optimus said.
Wheeljack hurriedly punched some buttons, and the image of Alpha Trion appeared on Teletran 1's screen.
"Optimus Prime, good to see you again, youngling"; quipped Alpha Trion. Optimus heard a few snickers behind him. He hated it when Alpha Trion called him that! He was a full grown mech, after all! "I'm sure you're wondering why I've contacted you. I assure you, I have something of great importance to discuss with you", Trion said.
"Very well, Alpha Trion, what is it that you wish to discuss?" Prime said.
"I realize this may be difficult for you, but I need to talk to you about Elita 1". Trion said, letting his words sink in. Optimus felt his spark twist in despair, but he tried to hide what he was feeling.
"Alpha Trion, with all due respect, Elita is gone. You know that as well as I do"; Prime said quietly. The other Autobots squirmed a little, not wanting to see their leader hurt all over again.
"Yes, I am aware she was gone." Trion paused again. Optimus did a quick internal check of his audio receptors. They were working properly. Had he heard Trion correctly? Did he just say Elita was gone? No, he couldn't allow himself to hope. He had seen her with his own two optics.
Alpha Trion continued: "A short while after you returned to Earth, I noticed a faint glow coming from Elita's spark chamber. Apparently, the energon from one tear was enough to restart her spark. It was touchy for awhile, and there were a few close calls, but Optimus, Elita is alive"!
Optimus felt his spark surge, and then it felt like it was trying to leap from his chest. His Elita was alive!
"Where is Elita? Please let me see her!" Optimus cried out.
"Optimus, please calm down. I know how much you want to see her, but there is more you need to know about her condition. I had to almost completely rebuild her, as the damage to her system was quite extensive. Don't panic, Optimus, she looks just the same as before. Her main problem was her processor. It was deprived of energon for a time, and sustained some damage. She functions normally in all ways, but most of her memory is gone. She knows who she is, but that is about all. I'm very sorry, Optimus, but she doesn't remember you"; Trion finished sadly.
Prime felt his spark sink. Elita didn't remember him? No matter. He still loved her and he'd do whatever it took to help her regain her memory, even if she never remembered him. "What can I do to help her, Alpha Trion? There must be some way to help her regain her memory"; Prime said.
"That is why I contacted you, Optimus Prime. I wish to send Elita 1 to Earth. Perhaps spending time with you and the other Autobots will help her memory. But Optimus, I must warn you. Do not try to rush things Just leave her be. Don't even try to hug her yet. Let her initiate contact." Trion said.
"Alpha Trion, what about our spark bond? Is it still there? Why can't I feel her? Optimus asked, anxiously.
"Your spark bond is still there, but very weak. I believe the more time she spends around you, the stronger the bond will become. It may even help her regain some of her memories. In fact, you might even try courting her again". Trion said.
Optimus looked as if he might overcharge at any moment. "C-court her?" he choked. He wasn't even sure he remembered how. It had been a long, long time since he courted Elita. But one thing he was sure of. He would do anything to get her back! Determination shone fiercely in his cobalt blue optics. "I'll do it! By Primus, I'll do it!" Optimus said.
"Very well, then. She will arrive in a few Earth days. Good luck, Optimus Prime" Alpha Trion said, and ended the transmission.
"Autobots, we have much to do to prepare for Elita's arrival. She is to have her own quarters for now. I expect everyone to treat her with respect, and kindness. She will be allowed to go where she pleases, but she will need an escort if she wishes to leave the base. She is to be protected at all times. Wheeljack, I want increased security scans. The Decepticons hurt her once. They will not hurt her again! If there are no questions, I will be in my quarters", Prime said.
Sorry these chapters are a bit short. I will try to make them a bit longer. Btw please R/R!