Bumblebee's optics flickered on. He bolted up much to the surprise of Ratchet.

"Easy there Bumblebee." said the Medic grabbing his arm to settle him down. "Glad to see you online. You suffered a terrible injury about three days ago."

Bumblebee settled down a bit. Then he suddenly remembered something. The Sumdacs! Where were they? Were they alive? The guardian sporadically looked around.

"Come with me." ordered Ratchet. "I don't want you to have a Spark attack right after I fixed you up. She's just about to leave."

Bumblebee made a confused beep and walked beside Ratchet through the hallways. Ratchet stopped at one of the doors.

"Isaac Sumdac is in here. Thanks to you, he'll survive but he's in critical condition. He's in a coma. Sort of like stasis lock for humans I guess.

The young bot gazed in. Sumdac was hooked up to a machine which monitored his heart rate. IV's were hooked up to his arm and his head was in a cast.

Ratchet placed his hand on his comrade's shoulder. "Come on, you better hurry if you want to see her off."

88

Sari threw a large suitcase into the back of Sideswipe's vehicle mode.

"Explain to me why she can't just use Stratosphere again." mumbled the silver robot.

"The Decepticons control the air." said Optimus. "We can evade them more easily on the ground."

Bumblebee stepped into the room. Sari screamed in joy. She ran to him and hugged his leg.

"It's good to see you back online old friend." said Optimus.

"The Twins and I are ready to take off with Sideswipe." stated Wasp in a salute.

Bumblebee squealed in confusion. Optimus turned to the scout to explain.

"Sideswipe is taking Sari to "Earth's Omega Gate"." he said.

Earth's Omega Gate was a secure facility on Earth which the Autobots designed to hold anything valuable that the Decepticons couldn't get a hold of. It was named after the Omega Gate on Cybertron, one of the most guarded areas on the planet, which lead to the core. Earth's Omega Gate was on the other side of the country.

Bumblebee picked Sari up gently.

"I don't think we've actually met yet." said the girl. "I'm Sari."

Bumblebee couldn't speak but he was able to find appropriate radio transmissions.

"The name is.." said a scruffy voice on the radio. "Sweet little Bumblebee." Bumblebee gave an embarrassed beep. He meant to edit that "sweet little" part out. Sari just laughed.

"If you two are done with your moment…" grunted Sideswipe who was still a little sore at Sari, "I would like to go now."

Sari sighed as Bumblebee let her down.

88

"NO!" growled Megatron. "How can I just sit here while the Allspark's power is still out there?"

"Well Lord Megatron," stuttered Knockout nervously, "The blasts from the Autobots damaged you severely. Either you stay here on Spark Support or go out there and perish before you even enter the atmosphere."

"Ze Autobots will pay for zis!" grouched Scalpel attaching another wire.

"Lord Megatron," said Soundwave through a com link, "Ship requesting permission to board."

88

Sari stepped into the driver's seat of Sideswipe's vehicle mode with Wasp and the Twins behind him.

"Good luck." said Optimus.

"Who needs luck when you got the Twins?" shouted Skids gloatingly.

Sideswipe growled to himself and began to drive to the open door.

"WAIT!" shouted Sari stepping on his brakes.

"AAHH! Don't do that!" yelled Sideswipe.

"Can I go with Bumblebee instead?" she asked Optimus.

Sideswipe yelled some Cybertronian swears and opened up his doors. As soon as Sari exited he transformed.

"I'm sorry but I must refuse." said Optimus lowering himself to her level. "You two must be attached to each other but I do not think Bumblebee is ready for another mission."

"I'm ready! I'm ready!" blared Bumblebee's radio in an obnoxious voice which reminded Ratchet of Starscream for some reason.

"Well.." said Ratchet. "Bumblebee is fully operational but I would like him to rest before doing anything."

"I have the power!" said Bumblebee via radio. He quickly transformed and opened his doors.

Optimus moaned. Being young, Bumblebee was always eager to do dangerous things. One time t cost him his stingers. Another time, it cost him his voice. Who knows what'll happen now.

"Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaase?" asked Sari gazing up at Optimus with giant eyes.

The leader thought for a moment.

"If that is what you wish." he simply said crossing his arms.

"Augh!" shouted Sideswipe. Once again Bumblebee was chosen over him. Why did humans like him so much?

"Just like my bro, always ready to get back in the saddle!" cheered Wasp.

Optimus grabbed Bumblebee's shoulder and nearly dragged him to the other side of the wall.

"Bumblebee I know your always so anxious to prove yourself a capable Autobot." said Optimus.

The smaller bot clicked in response.

"You have already done that." said Optimus. "I just want you to know you don't have to do this."

Bumblebee peeked his head over the side of the wall. Sari was making sporadic dance moves as Sideswipe, Ratchet, Jolt, and Ironhide gazed in confusion.

"I do it cause I want to." said Bumblebee's radio via an news interview with a skydiver. "This will keep it safe and secure inside." said a safety belt advertisement.