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Here's my next post! I'm extremely glad at the amount of views my story has gotten! Over 500 and it's only been five days! Crazy! Anyway, I hope you continue to enjoy! I don't own any of the characters or scenery, just the story idea.

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Starry Surprise

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Optimus Prime stormed through the droids and found himself being over bared. Too many soldiers were present on this Decepticon ship and he was forced to assert to different measures. Transforming his guns away, he unleashed his swords and sliced through the nearest group. He had fought a thousand dead zombie Cybertronians alongside Ratchet, he could do this; he had to. It wasn't long afterwards Bumblebee made his way into the room and began firing his cannons at Optimus Prime's enemies. Soundwave was nowhere to be found and Starscream was furious.

"Kill them both!" he screamed mercilessly.

Location: Autobot base

Time: 7:12 AM

"Optimus! Respond! Are you still with us?" Ratchet tried his best to remain in communication with his Autobot leader. The comm. on the opposite side of the transmission buzzed a negative sound in reply. Ratchet sighed and hung his head.

"They're still alive aren't they?" Raff asked timidly, afraid to hear the answer, "Don't you see their energy signatures?" he inquired. Ratchet did not peel his eyes from the main computer screen.

"There's too much interference, the computer can't pick them up," the medic replied nervously. Raff bit his bottom lip as Miko and Jack stared up at the spazzing computer screen. Arcee had placed the spark container gently beside the lifeless body of Elita One, careful to make sure it would not fall but remained stable, and was now staring at the screen along with Bulkhead. All seemed to pause, and each of the life form's remained perfectly still, watching the static screen in apprehension. Then...

"R-che-eam-ack to ba-Repea-request-mediet restra-tion-," This faint cut out of Optimus Prime's voice was enough for Ratchet to begin the ground bridge preparations. The stillness within each of the humans and Autobots ceased and they all released sighs of relief.

Location: Nemesis

Optimus Prime blasted back another set of drones. Bumblebee was tiring and the Autobot leader could see it. Stepping forward he shielded Bumblebee's back and set another set of wicked missiles into three drones, protecting the young scout from an unsuspected injury.

"Just hold on Bumblebee," Optimus comforted over the rage of battle. Bumblebee beeped his resolve to continue fighting until the end and the young mech's courage touched Optimus Prime's spark. It was then that a blast suddenly launched into Optimus's side and tore out a decent amount of machinery, used to support his fluid systems. The Prime flew back and rolled several times onto the floor, wounded and leaking oils. Bumblebee moaned a cry of shock and desperation when the blue ground bridge flashed into revolving circles no more then a few meters away. Bumblebee's spark was torn. There was there exit, but could his leader make it? Bumblebee struggled to keep drones from surrounding Optimus's limp body and fought his very best to defend himself as well. Then through the bridge, came Arcee and Bulkhead, to Bumblebee's relief. They provided cover fire and shifting positions with Bulkhead, Bumblebee stood as a guard with Arcee as Bulkhead helped to support Optimus through the tunnel of spinning blue energy fields. Arcee fought to keep drones back, making sure none could enter through the tunnel as Bulkhead and Optimus just had, then quickly she and Bumblebee retreated and ran back after them. The energy shield closed before Starscream could do anything and he spun to slap the nearest drone across the face then blast another out of pure rage.

"Optimus!" all three of the young humans shouted in relief and sorrow at the same time. They could see the Autobot leader was drastically wounded and Ratchet ran to help Bulkhead support the large mech until they reached a platform to lay him down.

"Is... Elita's spark... undamaged?" Optimus inquired though weak as he was. Arcee answered quickly to appease any lingering worry in Optimus Prime's processor.

"Yes Sir. It's safe." Optimus nodded and closed his eyes, trying to let his systems reboot through his circuits the strength he desired.

"Just rest Optimus," Ratchet instructed, "I'm going to take care of everything," the medic promised.

"But first thing's first, Bulkhead, stand far away or go to recharge, I can't afford any more accidents," the mech stated gruffly, beginning to attach wiring to Optimus Prime's leaking parts. Bulkhead would usually ignore Ratchet's complaining on the fact that he was so clumsy, but right now, Bulkhead fully agreed to be where ever the doc bot needed him.

"Sure thing Ratchet," Bulkhead said, backing up carefully. Arcee stood beside Bumblebee and looked up at him.

"How are you doing Bee?" she asked lightly. He looked down at her and portrayed what couldonly be seen as a make-shift smile. Along with the smile, he made a long, soft beep thatsatisfied his female friend. Optimus then moaned in his apparent state of pain and Jack, Mikoand Raff gazed at him with concern.

"Will he be alright Ratchet?" Miko asked.

"Let me work please," Ratchet replied, holding back his irritation at being distracted.

"Come on," Jack urged, Miko and Raff to walk ahead of him towards the stair platform the Autobots had designated to them as a lounge. The three humans walked to the couch and laiddown in the couch. Next, Ratchet fell into a hard process of manual labor, keeping Optimus Prime's energy readings up and running steadily while trying to implant Elita One's spark back into her empty chamber. Bumblebee and Arcee watched in silence. For hours, everything was quiet except the frequent ting of Ratchet's tools.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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