(Please see all previous disclaimers)

"You are correct. Forgive me, my friends. We were transported to another realm and another world, that while it was much like this earth, it was vastly different in many ways. Predaking and I were only the size of adult humans here on earth, couldn't use our regular weaponry, and had needs much like earth humans do here. We also couldn't transform. The world was beautiful during the day, if you weren't in destroyed areas, but demons and other such foul vermin came out of the shadows at night…"Optimus told, telling the others of the people he met, the missions they went on, and other things including Lancex's past though not including Lancex's medical history.

"Wow, I wish I could have gone" Miko piped up excitedly, "sounds like a wild place."

"Please, everyone, leave. I need to check over Optimus and medical exams are not privy to prying optics and eyes" Ratchet muttered. Optimus encouraged the others to head elsewhere.

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, as you and I both know. I expected to see you and Predaking as well as Lancex" Ratchet nearly barked at the prime.

"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. I know he is deep in recharge, but please come yourself and get checked out."

"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" Predaking replied in a snarky tone. Optimus and Ratchet accpeted that and soon Predaking arrived, looking a bit like the cat that ate the canary, as he had enjoyed resting with Lancex.

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. He always put things bluntly and to the point, even his questions.

"Frag?" Predaking asked, unaware of the the word being used to refer to strong interfacing. Optimus just blushed deep red.

Ratcher shook his helm, "okay…. Did you interface with him to the point of resetting him with recharge?" 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 and only follow your beast like instincts which could hurt Lance!" 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 faster than they realized and soon both felt a pain in their aft, as Ratchet always hit his mark and exactly where he planned to. And while Optimus and Predaking headed off to Lancex, Ratchet 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, including picking up the two wrenches he had hurled at the pair that had fled the med bay.