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Optimus, Ironhide, Mirage and the eight minibots soon drove towards the underground Autobot base while Skyfire and Skipper flew overhead. Mirage could feel that Optimus was not happy about Mirage being out and about in Iacon but said nothing. Optimus was worried as there were still rogue bots around, as not all cons had been captured. The group quietly made their way back to the base.
Once at the base, Skyfire and Skipper quickly went elsewhere, as they knew they were no longer needed. Skipper was curious, but Skyfire carefully led the young one elsewhere. Skipper didn't argue with Skyfire, as the young one respected Skyfire.
Optimus, needing to do something, headed for his office. He wanted to talk with Mirage, but figured that the leader could do in later, and in private. Hide quietly followed behind Optimus, leaving the eight minibots with Mirage.
Mirage looked over the eight minibots. The four young ones were in absolute awe while the four older ones seemed to be relieved. "Are you eight alright?" Mirage asked, wanting to know the truth.
"We are fine, sir" Winder quickly answered, a bit nervous to be speaking with the prince of Kaon.
Mirage realized the eight were nervous. "Please, my friends. I may have been sparked a prince, but I am just a regular bot" Mirage replied gently. He could see the eight were still nervous. Thinking quickly, Mirage privately commed Bee to come to where Mirage was. Bee agreed to come once Mirage explained what was going on.
A few minutes later, Bee came, but not alone. Bee came with Jumper and their three daughters. Winder recognized Bumblebee instantly. "Bumblebee? Is that you?" Winder asked.
"It is, my old friend. I see you found the secret area I created" Bee stated. Jumper and Mirage were a bit confused, but didn't ask.
"I tried to save more, but they either didn't believe me or didn't fit" Winder stated.
"I know you tried your best, Winder" Bee stated.
"Did you really stop because of being assigned to the palace?" Clipper suddenly asked.
"Yes. I as working on it, but on a break, I broke up a bunch of bots attempting to attack prince Onyx and Princess Quartz. After that, I was asked to be a guard to the prince and princess, and the later to their son Mirage. Before I headed to the castle, I asked my friend Winder to try and finish what I started. I didn't know if it would ever be needed but it seems like it was, regrettably."
"Regrettably? But your safe area saved us" Clipper replied.
"Bee was hoping it would never be needed" Winder piped up. Clipper nodded.
"It is good to see you all safe" Bee stated. "And don't fear Mirage or Optimus, as both have embraced minibots with open arms."
"Really?" Clipper asked.
"Yes. Mirage has always welcomed Minibots and only chose minibots to guard him. He now has many minibot friends. Mirage even allowed Jumper and I to bond even though we were both guarding him. Mirage prepared quarters for us, with a nursery included. He also moved Jumper and I from guards to his counsel. You can be sure, Mirage is not a bot to fear" bee answered. And at that, the eight minibots felt more welcome as Mirage led the bots to various quarters.