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Bee soon took the eight minicons from Kaon with him to meet other bots, leaving Mirage alone for now. Mirage was happy to see that the eight were safe and knew they would be happy to meet the several other minibots that had been located as well as many other bots. And so, with a heavy sigh, Mirage headed for his mate's office. Mirage figured that Optimus was not happy about Mirage being out and about, even as Jazz watched the little ones. Mirage wanted to get the discussion over with as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Optimus was in his office discussing recent developments with Ironhide and unaware Mirage was on his way in. "I can't believe he did that" Optimus mentioned to Hide.
"You can't believe who did what?" Ironhide asked, trying to clarify which he that the Prime was referring to.
"I can't believe Mirage was out in Iacon. I gave no orders allowing that" Optimus stated.
"You also gave no orders forbidding it either" Hide answered. Optimus looked at his old friend and sighed. It was true. Optimus had left no orders regarding bots being allowed into or forbidden from being in Iacon. "Before you get upset, you should try t figure out why Mirage did what he did. Maybe he felt he had a reason he needed to go there."
"You think so?" Optimus asked. Hide nodded, and just before Optimus could say more, Mirage entered the office. "Mirage?"
Mirage came forward, helm lowered and hoping his mate wasn't mad. "Yes, sir?" Mirage asked, showing his worry by how he addressed Optimus.
"I demand to know why you entered Iacon" Optimus stated, acting like the Prime and not Mirage's mate.
Mirage sighed, but he felt compelled to tell the truth. "I wanted to make sure Sentinel Prime and his dear mate Elita One were properly entombed and I felt that if you saw them in the condition they had been in, it would have deeply affected how you lead as Prime" Mirage answered, not sure if his mate would accept this answer.
Optimus listened as Mirage explained. When Mirage mentioned the Prime's parents proper entombment, Optimus realized that Mirage was just trying to protect and help the Prime. Mirage was worried that Optimus would be upset and Optimus could see it. "Mirage, while I have not made any announcements about Iacon yet, I am thankful that you took it upon yourself to see those you were able to properly entomb properly entombed."
Mirage raised his helm at that. "You aren't mad at me?" Mirage asked, stunned.
"No, my love. For I must confess, I did much the same for Onyx and Quartz" Optimus revealed. In utter relief, Mirage moved to hug his mate, both grateful for what had been done. Optimus held his mate close. Both just hoped the other never found out how the other's parents had been found after offlining. Hide smiled, glad to see the pair reconcile.