(Please see all previous disclaimers)
After disbanding the others, Ratchet was left with Optimus. Ratchet let off an upset sounding sigh. "What was that for?" Optimus asked.
"Dimensional travel can be dangerous. I expected to see you and Predaking as well as Lancex" Ratchet nearly barked.
"Fine, I'll comm them" Optimus replied to Ratchet before speaking through the comm to Predaking, which Prime left so that Ratchet could hear what was said. "Predaking, you and Lancex are needing an exam by Ratchet."
"Says who? No one tells Predaking what to do" Predaking responded.
"Get in here or I will make things most unpleasant for your stay here" Ratchet replied.
"Fine, I will come, but Lancex is out cold. He will have to wait" Predaking replied. Optimus and Ratchet accpeted that and soon Predaking arrived, looking a bit like the cat that ate the canary.
Ratchet sighed. "Well, since Lancex crossed over once before, he is a lesser of a concern as far as transferring goes. But you two are another story. Now sit!"
Both did as asked and Ratchet scanned them thoroughly. The medic was easily able to tell that certain parts had been utilized even if they had been in another world. "So, I know you fessed up to Lancex, but answer me honestly… have you both fragged him?" Ratchet demanded to know.
"Frag?" Predaking asked, unaware of the the word. Optimus just blushed.
Ratcher shook his helm, "okay…. Did you interface?" Ratchet asked bluntly in exasperation.
Optimus turned brighter red while Predaking answered, "we wore him out." Optimus swallowed hard at that, as he knew Ratcher was getting worked up and likely to blow by throwing wrenches.
"So you fragged him senseless?" Ratchet clarified. Optimus could only nod as Predaking wasn't being helpful. "Frag it all! You both need to be more careful. You haven't been with anyone in a long time Prime and you, Predaking, don't even know what it is called!" Optimus was going to speak but he saw Ratchet move and move quickly. Optimus knew what was coming and started to run. Not understanding but not wanting to be left alone with the volatile medic, Predaking quickly followed.
However, Ratchet was fast and soon both felt a pain in their aft, as Ratchet always hit his mark. And while Optimus and Predaking headed off to Lancex, Ratchef couldn't help but smile. He still had it. Little did he know that things would change for him soon too. But pleased at his aim yet again, he headed back to work, as their was still much to do.