KnockOut ran to his medbay, locking it immediately. Breakdown noticed his conjux seeming out of breath. "What's wrong, KnockOut?" He asked. KnockOut flopped on the medical berth, tired. "It's Illusion. She's been by my side all week, and I have no idea how." Breakdown chuckled as he sat next to his mate. "Want me to buff your paint?" "...yes"

KnockOut was carrying multiple d-pads, almost blocking his view. He continued walking until he bumped into someone. "Gah-" Multiple d-pads fell to the ground, as KnockOut tried to hold the very few he didn't drop. "WATCH IT-" KnockOut felt his last breath leave him as he stared at Dreadwing. "Oh, you...." KnockOut silently cursed to himself, as he tried not to panic. He felt a hand on his shoulder, causing him to teun his helm quickly. He sighed in relief, knowing it was just Illusion. "《Is Dreadwing bothering you, KnockOut?》" She asked. KnockOut shook his head, not noticing Dreadwing sweating nervously. Dreadwing quickly left, leaving the two bots alone. KnockOut kneeled down, picking up the d-pads that were on the floor. "《Let me help you out...》" Illusion kneeled down, grabbing multiple d-pads at once. "《Where exactly are you taking these to?》" Illusion asked. "Just to Soundwave." They both walked towards the main bridge where Soundwave probably was. They see one of Soundwave's cassettes, probably Laserbeak flying around the halls looking for them. Lazerbeak landed on top of Illusion's head, pecking on her antenna. "《I believe Soundwave is wondering where you are.》" Illusion glared at the cassette that was on her helm. "Let's get going then." They both continued walking in silence, the only sounds is Lazerbeak chirping happily as she pecked Illusion's antenna. "Hey, Illusion...." KnockOut spoke softly. Illusion looks at him, seeming curious now. "《What?》" KnockOut hesitated a bit, seeming unsure to ask her. "I was wondering why you've been following me these past few days..." Illusion looks at him blankly before looking back towards the end of the hall. "《....just keeping my optic on you. For safety reasons...》" Illusion spoke. They made it to ground bridge, seeing Soundwave and StarScream talking to each other. "You both finally made it." StarScream huffs. Illusion and KnockOut look at each other before rolling their optics. "Whatever, here are the D-pads you requested." They both hand the d-pads to Soundwave, as Lazerbeak flew off Illusion's helm. "《Tell Lazerbeak to stop landing on my head...》" Soundwave made a nervous laughing emoji on his visor. "/sure Illusion.../" They suddenly hear loud commotion coming from the other end of the hall, presumably loud yelling. "WHA DO YOU MEAN YOU SAW HIM, SHOCKWAVE!?!?" "I'M NOT LYING MY LORD, I SAW HIM!!! ALIVE AND WELL!" "YOU MEAN HE'S STILL ALIVE!?!?!?" They determine the loud yelling belonged to Megatron, who a few minutes later stomped past the entrance towards ground bridge. "《What's up his aft now???》" They snickered at her remark as they see Shockwave following behind him. "He's more pissed than usual. Should we find out for ourselves???" StarScream asked. "Let's do it." KnockOut exclaimed. They quickly followed them, trying to get close as possible to hear them. "/Can any of you guys hear them properly?/" They were at the entrance of the throne room, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation. "My lord, I find your behavior rather illogical for this situation. You should-" "I CAN'T RISK ILLUSION KNOWING THAT OPTIMUS IS ALIVE!" KnockOut looks back at Illusion as Soundwave and StarScream continued hearing the other's conversation. Illusion soon walked away from them, seeming to be lost in her processor. KnockOut watches her leave seeming worried about her.

"Illusion...?"