Transformers Prime: A New Beginning

Chapter 82: Synthesis

Normal Perspective:

The cool night air greeted Team Prime as they waited outside the hangar with the now-fully working Chip, which was all set to go when the signal was given. Fowler, however, was doubtful that the lack of a tracker was a wise decision.

"You sure we don't need to install a GPS on our scout here?"

He gestured to Chip, which was set up near them in front of the hangar entrance.

"Too risky." Wheeljack said. "Both sides are gettin' real good at rootin' out that kind of trick."

Besides," Smokescreen added. "we don't need a tracker."

"We have Optimus." Raf finished.

Everyone looked over as the aforementioned bot approached, as Wheeljack stood to his full height. The others who were capable of flight had offered to join him, but the Prime insisted that he go alone, for the risk was too great of them all being spotted by the Decepticons.

Besides, they all had to be ready on standby just in case.

"But won't they see you coming big guy?" Miko asked, concerned, for someone as large and vibrant in color such as Optimus wasn't hard to miss.

"Not until it's too late." Bulkhead replied with a smirk.

"We'll be prepared for immediate mobilization upon your command, sir." Ultra Magnus said seriously.

"Good luck Optimus."

"You can do this." Elita said, smiling.

"Be safe." Arcee added.

"<:Be sure to bring Ratchet and Knockout home safe and sound.:>"

"Stay safe, Optimus." Orion put in, smiling slightly.

"You won't be going alone, Optimus. We'll be right there beside you in spirit." Michael said, smiling confidently.

Everyone else didn't say anything, but nodded in encouragement. Optimus smiled, and looked down at Raf, speaking to him directly.

"Whatever the outcome, know that Ratchet, and Knockout, would be most proud of your contribution."

Raf stared at him, but slowly smiled.

Wheeljack then knelt down near the humans again and spoke up, eager to find the 'Cons and their medics.

"C'mon kid, let's light this thing."

Turning to Chip, Raf activated it, and the mini-jet took off into the sky. Optimus deployed his jetpack and followed suit.

Everyone watched as they disappeared, and one by one, headed back inside, but as they did, they all had one thing on their minds:

They could only hope that Optimus and their plan was successful.

Elsewhere on the planet of Earth, the Nemesis flew through the night.

Inside the ship, Ratchet, Knockout, Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Shockwave were working together on the Synthetic Energon formula, but despite the assistance of the two medics and Skywarp, the latter of whom was really only there to keep an optic on their "helpers", finishing the formula was slow-going.

As Ratchet poured a canister of CNA into an empty one, he spoke up to Knockout, but didn't turn to acknowledge him, instead focusing on what he was doing.

"Hand me a Quantem Cyber-Measure."

Knockout huffed at the order.

"Do I look like hired help to you, Ratchet?" He asked indignantly.