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After flying for some time and hoping to disguise their trail, Predaking soon landed and allowed Lancex to climb off onto the ground, which saddened Predaking who quickly transformed back to his robot form. And as they were going to try and figure out just exactly where they were, a light appeared followed by a space bridge. Lancex and Predaking were very much on guard in case this was from the Decepticons. They quickly realized it wasn't, as Optimus and the rest of the Auotbots, minus Ratchet, soon appeared out of the bridge. Lancex was relieved while Predaking was only mildly relieved to see the Autobots as he wasn't exactly sure he fully trusted them yet.
Upon seeing the pair, Optimus was relieved that Lancex had escaped from Megatron, especially since Lancex was Optimus' secret crush. Though Optimus wasn't quite sure what to make of Predaking being with Lancex. Optimus was a bit confused as to just how Lancex escaped and how he ended up with Predaking in tow. Lancex noticed the look on the Prime's face, and replied to the unspoken query. "Predaking helped me escape after I revealed a certain truth to him, which was after I broke out of the brig because Megatron is an idiot" Lancex explained. The others didn't ask about it as they didn't want to know just what that "truth" was.
"I guess we owe you a thank you for saving one of our brethren" Optimus then piped up, extending an olive branch of sorts to Predaking. Optimus wasn't exactly sure he liked the thought of Predaking and Lancex together, but he thought better of saying or showing anything at this time. With Optimus nodding, everyone there, including Predaking, headed back to the Autobot base.
Optimus, Lancex, and the others return to the base. Ratchet is relieved to see everyone in one piece, especially Lancex and Optimus. Predaking felt a bit out of sorts, but thanks to Lancex presence, he didn't feel totally isolated. "Forgive me for my attacks on you. I was deceived, but now the truth has come to light and I won't stand with those who tricked me" Predaking stated, explaining his presence. Optimus and the others nod, too distracted to do much else.
"I also escaped with info" Lancex revealed, handing over info on the relics. The others are shocked once again but grateful. This would make things slightly easier, but someone would still have to decipher just what was where. Optimus was grateful and offered Predaking a chance to stay with one of the Autobots while they deciphered the info. Lancex offered his room, which no one questioned, though deep inside, Optimus wasn't exactly pleased. Lancex took Predaking away to the former bot's room. Optimus sighed, but he also realized he had no say in all of this. He sighed, things had gotten more complicated.
