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Away from all the other stuff that was going on in the base, Lancex sat by himself on top of the Autobot base. He had a lot of his mind. He was grateful to Aquaformer for rescuing him and in a sense bringing him here. Her stubborn refusal to listen to his please to remain alone on that distant world had actually turned out better than he had hoped. He had friends here, he had bots he could talk to and interact with. He was no longer alone, yet in a way he was. He was the last of his kind. The last survivor of that place he grew up. He had learned to be a sniper not because it was his dream, but it was so he could survive.
Now, he had bots around here who would keep him safe. And many understood being homesick as they missed their war ravaged planet of Cybertron, but there was no way to get back. The bots treated him and even Aquaformer liked they belonged. It was nice to at least have a place to belong.
Then Lancex's systems directed his processor elsewhere, and soon, thoughts of Grimlock, Optimus, and Cosmos filled Lancex's mind. Due to his facing with the other minibot who was submissive, Lancex knew he was already semi bonded to that bot. In a way it bothered him but in most ways it didn't. It bothered him as he had put ever planned on being anyones mate as he was so broken. But It also didn't bother him as he knew he would never be alone again as long as Cosmos lived.
But then came the thoughts of Grimlock and Optimus. How could two such powerful yet different bots want an old settlement survivor reject like him. It didn't make sense. And because it didn't make any sense, Lancex wanted to talk to so other bots. He hoped that he could get some guidance or advice from his three closest friends – Jazz, Mirage, and Aquaformer. But for now, he just needed to think and relax, as this could still wait for a bit.
Meanwhile, Optimus finished talking with Aquaformer while Grimlock and Cosmos finished speaking with Ultra Magnus and Skyfire. All had a lot to think about while Aquaformer slept in the med bay, not yet wanting to head home with her mates. Ratchet would make sure she rested while she received the energon drip. Ultra Magnus and Skyfire headed back into the med bay. They would be there when it was time for their mate to head home. There was much for all seven to think about.
