While Ratchet was trying to find Smokescreen, everyone else just sat around. There wasn't much we could do unless they knew were the warship was. Shelby stayed up on the platform. Dreadwing stood next to her. Neither were talking. No one was talking. They all wanted to get Smokescreen back, as well as the key. The bots wanted their home restored. Unfortunately their chance for it to be them to do it was very low. All they could hope for was Smokescreen to escape or Ratchet to find the ship. They were all thinking of ideas, but to think of a good one was the hard part. Time seemed to slow down. A mere five minutes felt like an hour. Everybot hoped for some good news soon.

"I need to go smoke." Shelby stated.

Being the only one to say anything in the past hour, surprised everyone. She walked down the stairs and started to walk down the hallway. Dreadwing stayed were he was, knowing he didn't need to hover over her all the time. She walked slow and steady, hands in her pockets, making her way down the hall. Dreadwing watched as she disappeared around the bend. She just kept walked. Past her and Dreadwings room. Past the other bots room. She didn't know where she was going. She wasn't even paying attention. She just needed to get away. Smokescreen was gone, the bots hopes of restoring their home world a little to none. There was nothing she could do. She wasn't a titan like they were. All she did was get in the way. Though she did know what was going on. Lately the bots have been keeping things from their charges. She almost felt bad for them.

"Shelby!" She heard her name being called. She stopped walking and turned to the voice. Large steps were rushing to her. Rounding the bend was Dreadwing.

"Ratchet got Smokes signal."

That's all she needed to know and she started running. Dreadwing scooped her up and with his large steps, they made it to the bay in no time. She used his digits to keep herself standing. Keeping a hopeful look at Ratchet.

"You missed?" Exclaimed Arcee. Shelby gave a loud gasp.

"Open another one fast!" Bulkhead stressed. All were staring at the screen. Holding there breath as Ratchet tried his hardest to open another ground bridge. Then Smokescreen's signal disappeared.

"Oh no." Shelby looked away.

After a few seconds of silence.

"Hey, Ratchet. I could still really use that ground bridge."

Smokes voice came though the comm link in a whisper. Everyone cheered for joy as they waited for him to come through the now open ground bridge. Shelby eagerly bounced up and down in Dreadwing's hand as she waited.

"Did I tell you? Destiny! Alpha Trion knew I'd keep it safe." Smokescreen boosted as he walked though the bridge with two keys instead of one.

Shelby couldn't hold back her laugh. While everyone was congratulating Smokescreen, Dreadwing looked down at the laughing women in his servo. It made him smile to see her smile and laughing. He started to turn and walk away. Shelby looked up at him in confusion.

"Where are we going?" She wondered.

"To get ready." He stated. She chose not to question anymore. An idea of what for came to her mind and a small smile formed on her face.

He set her down when they walked into their room.

"Go get ready, and dress nice." Dreadwing ordered as he went down into his holoform.

"Um how nice? I don't have any nice clothes." She questioned.

"Look in your closet. I talked to June about it. She was able to get a few for you." He chuckled.

Shelby smiled and looked down. Somewhat embarrassed that he was so prepared and she wasn't. She to a quick look at him over her shoulder then walked to the closet. Before opening it, she looked at him again. He gestured at her to continue. She turned back, opened the door. She moved clothes away, looking for the dresses. They were at the end. Each equally beautiful.

The first one she pulled out was black and pink. The top portion was black v neck with long sleeves, near the wrist was beautiful lace design. The back was zip up. They skirt was knee length, pink satin fabric underneath black tulle. A three inch black ribbon wrapped around the waist, connecting into a perfect bow on the side. The next one was more simple design. Emerald velvet with long sleeves and a V neck. The skirt ending mid thigh. Still gorgeous. The last one was a black button up, sleeves ended half way down the forearm. The skirt ended just above the knee. A light sky blue ribbon wrapped around the waist. At the bottom of the skirt plated with light sky blue.

"I love them all." She said with a tear in her eye.

They were all long sleeve, which she was even more thankful for. Knowing June and how she wishes she had a daughter, she could of gone a whole different direction.

"She knew you would want the long sleeve. Since that is all you seem to wear now." Dreadwing told her.

"Which one should I wear?" She turned and asked him. He just gave her a shrug. He walked over and put his hands on her shoulder.

He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "All of them will look beautiful on you."

Heat went to her cheeks. After thinking it over and looking over the three again. She decided on the more simple one. The emerald velvet dress. She grabbed it and held it against her. Then the smile left her face. Dreadwing cocked his head to the side.

"I don't have any makeup or anything. Or shoes." She exclaimed. Again, Dreadwing knew all about this dilemma.

He walked to the closet, bent down and picked up a box. He opened it up for Shelby to look at. Inside were a pair of black heeled knee high boots. The heel only about two inches high. There was a zipper on the inside of the boots. Shelby stared at them. Her inner girly girl coming out. She hasn't done anything girl or dressed girl in years.

"Now she didn't know what kind of make up you would want so she got you a couple different stuff. Don't ask me cause I still don't understand why you would want stuff caked on your face." Dreadwing said handing her a bag full of products.

"Its okay, I don't really know what I like either. I don't usually use make up. But its nice to dress up and make yourself pretty." Shelby explained. She grabbed the bag and the dress and made her way to the bathroom.

Dreadwing watched as she walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind her. He then proceeded to change into nice pants and a dress shirt. He contemplated if he should wear a tie or not. He had a few different ones that June had gotten for him. Of course they would match with Shelby. He was so focused on getting himself ready and looking for a tie, that he didn't notice Shelby walked out of the bathroom. Dreadwing heard a cough behind him. He whipped around and his eyes nearly popped out of his head. He froze, his mouth parted slightly.

"Speechless?" she noted.

All he could do was nod. He still had the ties in his hand. She walked over to him and looked at them. She picked one she thought would match better and started to put it on him. They were so close, chests almost touching. He kept his eyes on her, not even paying attention to what she was doing.

"There." She said patting his chest.

This took him out of his trance. He looked down at the tie she chose. It was the same color as the dress that fitted perfectly to her body.

"Thank you" He said softly. "You look breathtaking."

She couldn't hold back the smile forming on her lips.

"You...You ready to go." He stuttered.

She chucked and nodded her head. He held out his arm for her to grab. She wrapped her arm around his and they walked out of the room.

"How are we going to get there? In your jet mode?" Shelby wondered as they walked down the hall.

"Fowler was able to help me out with that." He smirked.

She gave him a very confused looked, but didn't press it. They walked out the bay and all eyes were on them. Her cheeks slowly turned redder and redder as everybot and human looked down at them. The sound of feet running, made Shelby look up. Miko then ran into giving her a hug.

"You look absolutely stunning." She yelled excitedly.

Shelby barely had enough time to take in the complement, when everyone else started complementing her and Dreadwing. Shelby wondered when the humans got here. She didn't think her and Dreadwing were gone that long.

"Wow, Shelby, you look amazing." Jack said as he walked up. Dreadwing wrapped his arm around her waist bring her closer to him.

"Fowler here yet?" Dreadwing looked up and asked no one in particular.

Before anyone gave an answer, a navy blue Dodge ram 1500 crew cab dove in from the entrance of the base. It looked as if it was brand new, fresh off the lot. It stopped in the middle of the bay and Fowler hopped out. Shelby could barely contain her excitement.

"Is this what we are going in?" Her voice raised an octave.

Dreadwing nodded his head. The smile on her face grew wide showing her shining teeth. She was bouncing in her boots, excited to get in.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go." She grabbed Dreadwings hand and ran to the truck. She went to the passenger side, knowing Dreadwing was probably going to drive.

"Do you want to drive?" He asked her pulling her back from the passenger side.

"You don't want to drive?" She asked. "I don't know where we are going."

"Right, you got a point." He said, embarrassment showing in his red cheeks. She covered her mouth to cover up her giggle.

"I'll drive on the way back." She stated.

He nodded and walked to the passenger door and opened it for her. She did a small curtsy and hopped inside. Dreadwing walked to the driver side, before getting in, he gave a wave to everyone, then hopped in.