I don't own Transformers. Also, this is a direct continuation of the previous chapter.

"Never," Arcee spat.

"Very well," Megatron sighed. The warlord brought his fist down on her helm, hoping to cause processor damage before sending her back. Soundwave opened a groundbridge and threw her back to where she had been captured.

"Optimus, I've located Arcee's life signal," Ratchet announced.

"Open a groundbridge, I will require you to come with me," Optimus commanded. The two stepped through the groundbridge to see a battered up, unconcious Arcee. Immediately, Optimus rushed to her side, as did Ratchet with his tools ready. "

Optimus, pick her up and bring her to the med bay," Ratchet ordered. Optimus listened, not wanting to get unnecessary dents. Picking up Arcee bridal style, he took her to the awaiting med bay. As soon as Optimus set Arcee down, Elita strolled in.

"Optimus, I was wondering if you could help me pick a suitable vehicle mode," Elita said. "I am afraid I cannot, Elita, I would advise for you to take one of the humans to try and find a suitable vehicular mode," Optimus stated.

"Okay," Elita sighed, "Which, uh, human, should I take with me?"

"I'll do it," Miko smiled. Ratchet quickly opened a groundbridge and the two went through, although Elita was not very happy.

"What kind of vehicle are you looking for?" Miko asked.

"I don't know," Elita replied, annoyed.

"Transform," Miko commanded. Elita complied, becoming a pink, Cybertronian motorcycle.

"I'd say motorcycle," Miko decided. The two stared at the highway for a while. They saw plenty of trucks and cars, ranging in colors and size. They kept watching until a sleek, pink motorcycle came along. Elita scanned it and then transformed, eager to test out her new wheels. Surprisingly, Elita let Miko on and they drove for a bit before Elita called for a groundbridge.

"I'm back," Elita announced. No one listened, they were more focused on Arcee.

"Ugh, what happened?" Arcee groaned.

"The cons got you, do you feel okay?" Jack asked.

"I feel like I just ran into a brick wall, and then fell onto an electric fence." "

You need to go rest, off you go, here's an energon cube," Ratchet said. Arcee walked away, an energon cube in her hand.

"I believe you have found an appropriate alternate mode," Optimus stated.

"Yes, sir," Elita replied, she emphasized the sir part. Her tone sounded slightly angered, for reasons unknown to the rest of the team.

"Optimus, I'm receiving a transmission from Wheeljack. He'll be groundbridged from the same coordinates as Elita-One," Ratchet announced. Miko beamed at the news and Bulkhead smiled. Ratchet, Elita, and Ultra Magnus sighed. Optimus remained emotionless.

"Yeah!" Miko cheered, "The Wrecker trio is gonna be back together!"

"It's going to be a long week," Ratchet groaned as he realized Miko was referring to herself as the third wrecker, not Ultra Magnus.

When Wheeljack arrived, Miko and Bulkhead left the base with him, probably planning to scheme against Ratchet. The base was now peaceful and quiet. Ratchet was using his time wisely, working on the Synthetic Energon formula. Ultra Magnus was pacing back and forth, waiting for Decepticon activity. Elita-One was just standing there.

Ultra Magnus broke the silence with a question for Elita, "Did you find any Autobots on your journey?"

"I'm afraid not, I was in stasis most of the time," Elita answered. No one said a word until they heard a faint beeping, an energon pulse, near the Wreckers' location. Optimus walked in just in time to hear the alert.

"Elita, Ultra Magnus, and Arcee, come with me," Optmus ordered.

"Arcee's not in battle condition," Ratchet protested.

"I'm fine," Arcee said, approaching the groundbridge. Ratchet sighed and opened a groundbridge.

"If you come back injured, you're not leaving the base for a month," Ratchet warned.

The four Autobots went through the groundbridge to see Bulkhead and Wheeljack fighting a group of vehicons. Miko hid behind a rock, snapping pictures on her cell phone, completely unaware of the Predacon approaching her. Elita, though, did notice.

"Optimus!" Elita exclaimed, pointing at the Predacon. Optimus started shooting at the Predacon, running towards it. Elita followed jumping and executing perfect flips before landing on the Predacon's tail. The Predacon desperately tried to shake her off while attempting to stay in flight.

"Show off," Arcee grunted. Arcee activated her blasters but her optics drifted back to Miko.

"Magnus, get Miko!" Arcee exclaimed before chasing after the Predacon. As Arcee approached, Elita fell off the Predacon. The Predacon whipped around to attack the now weakened Elita. Arcee jumped onto a rock and used the distraction to jump onto the Predacon's back. Activating her blades, she swiped at the joint connecting the wings to the Predacon, weakening it enough for the Predacon to lose altitude.

The other Autobots saw this and Ultra Magnus came to Arcee and Elita's aid. Arcee shot at the Predacon from her position, while Optimus shot at the Predacon while protecting Elita from harm. The Predacon started to fall and Arcee jumped away from harm, landing perfectly.

"Nice job, Autobots, collect the energon and return to base," Optimus commanded.

"What about the Predacon?" Arcee asked.

"It's unconscious," Elita replied rudely, grabbing a crate of energon.

"You guys were awesome!" Miko exclaimed, looking over the video she took of Arcee attacking the Predacon.

"Miko, I don't think Arcee views being in a life or death situation as awesome," Bulkhead started.

"Are all of the humans like this?"Elita asked rudely.

Wheeljack was the one to reply, "Only Miko."

"Dude, you know I'm one of a kind." Bulkhead sighed at Miko's comment, he didn't want Miko to anger Elita.

Everyone went to resume what they were doing before the fight while Arcee went to go and rest, Elita followed her.

"What the frag were you doing out there?" Elita asked angrily as soon as they were out of earshot, "You could have gotten Optimus and me killed!"

"I apologize if my need to protect Miko got in the way of your romance. Next time, if Miko gets hurt, you can deal with Bulkhead! Now that your a part of the team, you better start acting like it!" Arcee just walked away after that, leaving Elita stunned. No one had ever actually stood up to her like that before.

"Optimus, you look upset," Ratchet noted.

"I fear for what might happen between Elita and Arcee, they seem to dislike each other. Even more so than Ultra Magnus and Wheeljack," Optimus answered.

"I can't disagree there. Elita always seemed slightly jealous of Arcee when she became leader of the Omnicons. Even more so now that she isn't your second in command, and Arcee is," Ratchet commented.

"How about you just ensure that they never cross paths?" Jack suggested.

Optimus smiled ever so slightly, "It's a little more complicated than that, Jack."

"Who were the Omnicons?" Raf asked.

"They were a team of Autobots known for their strategic and surprise attacks," Optimus explained.

"Like the Wreckers, but specialized in different things?" Miko questioned.

"Exactly," Ratchet said.

"Shockwave?"

"Yes, my liege?"

"How is the cloning process coming along?" Megatron asked.

"Everything is going as planned," Shockwave replied.

I wrote this all listening to Cascada, I'm addicted. Also, the Omnicons are Autobot warriors in this. Big question, what do you think Shockwave is cloning? He has Arcee's CNA as well as Predacon CNA. Please tell me your thoughts! Also, the real romance should start next chapter...