"It's nice to be wanted still. May I ask who will be in charge if you or Prowl are away?", I asked. Prime looked at me in shock.
"How'd you know that I was going to appoint Prowl?", Prime replied.
"I don't know. Just had this feeling that you would. So, I'm going to be Wheeljack's assistant, huh? Good idea. I don't think I want him adding anything to my weapons. I know his reputation", I said.
"As does everyone else. He means well", said Optimus.
"True. Although, I think one day he's going to push Ratchet to the point that he's going to end up dead. Ratchet told me that he's tired of repairing him after blowing his lab up", I said.
"Ratchet told you that?", Prime asked.
"Yeah. I was shocked. They're suppose to be best friends", I said.
Optimus was shocked when I told him that Ratchet threatened to end Wheeljack's life.
"That's a bit extreme. Even I don't threaten bodily harm to Ironhide. I've known Ironhide long since before the war. He's like a brother to me", said Optimus.
"I've seen you two yell at each other over petty things, Prime", I said.
"Yell, yes. Threaten bodily harm to each other, never. Now, the twins are a different story. Sunstreaker has a temper. The only one who can control him is his brother. And that's when Sideswipe's around. Don't let this get around base, but when Sunstreaker's temper flares, I get scared for my own life", Prime said.
'Did he just sit there and admit that he's scared of Sunny?', I thought to myself.
"You look shocked, Wolf", said Optimus.
"I am. I didn't think anything scared you. Guess I was wrong. You don't need to worry. I won't spread this around base. You have my word", I said.
"Thank you, Wolf. I appreciate it greatly", Prime said.
"Da nada, Optimus", I said.
"Ah. Learning some Spanish, I see", said Optimus.
"Si, amigo. I know enough to get me by", I said.
Before Prime said anything else, someone knocked on Prime's office door. "Enter", Prime said.
Jazz walked in and sat down next to me. "May I help you, Jazz?", asked Optimus.
"Actually, I came for Wolf. Ratchet wants to see her. Said it was personal", Jazz said.
"Then you shouldn't keep him waiting, Wolf. I'm taking you off active duty 'til your shoulder heals", Prime said.
"What am I suppose to do while my shoulder heals? I'm an active femme. I need to be on active duty, Optimus. Please don't take me off the roster", I said.
"As of right now, I'm ordering you to take time off, soldier. Is that understood?", said Optimus.
I stood up and stood at attention. I couldn't salute cause my right arm was in a sling. "Yes sir, Optimus", I said.
"Good. Jazz, please take her to see Ratchet. And tell him Wolf is off active duty 'til her shoulder is healed", Prime said.
Jazz stood up and saluted. "Yes sir", said Jazz. Then he escorted me out of Prime's office and straight to med bay.
"Jazz, I don't need a babysitter. I think I can make it to med bay by myself", I said.
"I know, but Ratchet wanted me to escort you", Jazz said.
"So, you're not doing this cause Ratchet told you to?", I asked.
"Nope. Ratchet is requesting your presence in his office. I asked him why, but all I got out of the doc was that it was personal. He looked like he was in a real good mood when he asked me to come get you", said Jazz.
I looked at Jazz. "Ratchet in a real good mood? That's hard to believe. Why didn't he just send the twins to get me?", I asked.
"Cause they're both on Cybertron. Sunny is visiting his GF and Sides just started his new job at the Iacon Police Department as a dispatcher", Jazz said.
"Sides got the job! That's great! I have to tell Prowl the good news", I said excitedly.
"I'll tell him for you. I wanna talk to him, anyway. I heard about how he referred to you as. That was seriously uncool. Even Blaster agrees with me. You may be a pain at times, but who isn't. But I'll tell ya one thing right now. You ain't no bitch. Next time he or anyone else calls you anything but your name, they'll have to answer to me. You're my friend, girl. I got your back", said Jazz.
I gave Jazz a big hug. "Da nada, chica. Get in there. Ratchet's waitin' for ya", Jazz said. I nodded then walked into med bay.
I couldn't believe that the bay was dark. The only place that wasn't dark, was Ratchet's office. I noticed two candles and a bottle of something on his desk. He saw me walking up to his office. Ratchet motioned me into his office.
"Please, have a seat. Would you like a glass of wine, Wolf?", Ratchet asked, as he sat down behind his desk.
"No, thanks Ratchet. I don't drink any more. Especially after Sideswipe's last brew of homemade high grade. That ruined me of drinking. Now, I just drink energon espressos", I said.
Ratchet poured himself a glass of wine. "Prime's been trying to confiscate his brew, but Sideswipe manages to hide it somewhere. Even his brother helps him hide it. I've tried it once and found it rather potent. Sideswipe has been trying to get Prowl to try it, and he's not having very good luck", said Ratchet.
"I mean no disrespect towards Prowl, but he's way too serious for his own good. He needs to lighten up a little", I said, as I lubed my right shoulder.
When I was done, I looked up and saw Ratchet starring at me. He was smiling, too.
"What?", I asked.
"Has anyone ever told you how beautiful you are, Wolf?", Ratchet replied.
"Prime did earlier this week. Why, do you think I'm beautiful, Ratchet?", I replied back.
"Si. I do think you're beautiful. I was wondering if you're dating anyone at the moment?", asked Ratchet.
"Nope. I'm single", I said.
"Would you be interested in dating me, then? Cause I'm falling in love with you", Ratchet said.
"Really? That's the way I've been feeling every time I'm around you. I have a huge crush on you, Ratch", I said.
Ratchet was shocked when I told him that I had a crush on him.
I decided to pour myself a glass of wine after all. I took a sip of it. It was really good. I looked at the year on the bottle.
"Vintage 1940, huh? That's a good year", I said.
"Yeah, it is. So, are you interested or not?", asked Ratchet.
"Of course I'm interested in dating you, Ratchet. You're a good lookin' guy. Better lookin' than Prowl", I said. Then I took another sip of my wine.
"Wow! I always thought you'd go for a guy like Prowl or even Prime. I never figured that you'd go for someone like me. Guess I was wrong", Ratchet said.
"Prowl is not my type. Prime needs to keep focused on his leadership. He's a good lookin' guy, but I think I'd rather stay his friend", I said.
"That's a good reason. But I don't understand why you picked me out of everyone else", said Ratchet.
"You do more for this team than anyone I know. You keep everyone alive so they can go get beat up again", I said.
"And you have patience like I've never seen. Not even Prime has that kind of patience any more", Ratchet said.
"That's cause I have years of martial arts tucked under my belt. I've learned to be patient", I said.
"And that's impressive. Not all of us have patience like you do", said Ratchet.
"So, what are you doing later tonight?", I asked.
Before Ratchet replied, my comm. went off. "Hold that thought", I said. Then I answered my comm.
"Whoever it is, can you please call back later? I'm busy at the moment", I said.
"Wolf, please come to my office. There's something we need to discuss", said Optimus.
"Can it wait, Optimus? Ratchet and I are talking at the moment", I said.
"That's why I need to talk with you, Wolf. I'm sending Ironhide to get you right now. He'll fill you in on your way to my office", Prime said.
I sighed. "Are you sure this can't wait, Optimus?", I asked.
"I'm afraid not. This is very important. It will determine the outcome of your hearing that's coming up", said Optimus.
I sighed again. "Fine. I'll be ready in 5 minutes. Wolf out", I said. Then I turned my comm. off.
After I shut my comm. off, I looked at Ratchet. I went to say something, but he stopped me. I knew he wasn't happy.