A couple of days had passed and Arcee and Wheeljack hadn't seen each other in that time. They were missing each other's company greatly. Arcee's father was starting to make amends and getting better, he's been spending more time with Arcee which she enjoys. One day Arcee was in the training room practicing her battle techniques when...

"You need to raise your leg a little higher," a voice came from behind her. Arcee felt her body stiffen as she slowly turned to see her father watching her. "Are you okay?" He asked her after noticing the stiffness of her body.

"I'm fine. How long have you been standing there?"

"A few minutes."

"Oh. I know how you feel about me learning how to fight but I need to know how to protect myself."

"I know you do."

"You're not mad?"

"No. A war is coming and I won't let my daughter be defenseless. I was a fool set in my ways, I see it all clearly now. Can you forgive your old mech for being so stubborn and so caught up in his own ways that he couldn't see how upset and miserable you were?"

"Of course I forgive you. You did what you thought was best for my well-being," she replied with a soft chuckle.

Halogen went over and hugged her, "Thank you, sweetie."

"You're welcome, Dad," she said as she returned his hug.

He pulled back, "Let's get back to training, I'll help you."

"Alright, and thank you," she said while taking a few steps back to take her battle stance.

"Good stance. You've done this before, haven't you?"

"Yes, Wheeljack had been teaching me," she replied with a sad smile.

"Has he? Well, seems he has been teaching you well. But why the sad smile?"

"I haven't seen him for a while and I know he's busy with his own training, preparing for the war and everything, but I can't help but miss him."

"I know, it will hurt a bit but it'll all get better when you see him again."

"I know. Come on let's get back to training," she said with a smirk. "Give me your best shot."

"Oh you're on," he said with a chuckle.

A few of the servants were watching from a safe distance, hoping that Halogen would be careful with his healing wounds.

"I'm glad the master has come around, he's happy and cheerful again."

"It has been a while, even Miss looks happy. For the most part," another servant added.

"Yeah, I hope Wheeljack can come around again she's so happy when he's around."

"Not to mention they look adorable together."

"I know, they really do."

"He must be busy with his own training."

"Yeah, no doubt getting ready for the war that's starting up. Speaking of, have you guys seen the news?"

"Is it about the new Prime?"

"No. Megatronus has changed his name to Megatron and he's gathering together bots to build an army."

"Oh yeah, I heard that, he's saying he'll get rid of the High Council altogether and make Cybertron great again and other nonsense," another servant added.

"He can't get rid of the High Council, they've always been there for Cybertron since the Original Thirteen died."

"I know, but he has it out for them now since they refused to make him Prime. Also, I heard that the new Prime, who is now known as Optimus Prime, is also gathering together bots and preparing to counter against Megatron."

"Ohh I have a bad feeling about this."

"Me too, something horrible is gonna happen I just know it."

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Wheeljack let out a tired sigh as he leaned against the wall. "They weren't kidding when they said that training was going to be kicked up a few notches."

"No, they weren't," Bulkhead said trying to get air through his vents as well.

"Any news on buckethead's movements?" Seaspray asked as he joined them for a short break.

Bulkhead and Wheeljack both started laughing, "I like that name. But why call him that?" Bulkhead stated and asked.

"Because his helm looks like a bucket now," Seaspray chuckled.

"I see," Bulkhead says as he and Wheeljack continue to laugh.

"Okay guys, you can take a break. Recharge, get some Energon or whatever but make sure you're back here in an hour," Impactor called to them.

"Yes, sir!" They all responded.

"I'll see you guys later," Wheeljack smirked as he took off.

"I've never seen him move that fast before," Roadbuster spoke as he handed Bulkhead and Seaspray some Energon.

"When you finally get a chance to see your femme after not seeing her for a couple of days you tend to move faster than you usually do," Bulkhead said with a chuckle.

"Why can't he use that kind of speed during training?" Kup asked as he took a seat beside them.

"Don't know," Bulkhead replied.

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Once arriving at his destination, Wheeljack took a moment to calm himself before knocking on the door. He hoped that Arcee would forgive him for not being able to come by sooner.

A servant answers the door, "Wheeljack, come in. I know the lady will be so happy to see you."

"Thank you. How's Halogen doing?" He asked as he followed the servant.

"He's making a good recovery. He and Arcee are in the training room."

"He is?"

"Yes," the servant replied as he went to the training room and showed Wheeljack Arcee and her father training together. Wheeljack looked and saw them, he was happy she was getting along with her father now. The servant spoke up, "Miss, Wheeljack is here."

Halogen and Arcee stopped what they were doing and looked at Wheeljack. "I only have an hour before I have to get back," Wheeljack said. Arcee runs over to him and hugs him. He wrapped his arms around her, "It's good to see you too," he smiled.

"We'll give you two some privacy," Halogen said as he walked out with the servant.

"I'm sorry I've been away for the past couple of days. Boss bot's been training us like crazy."

"I understand. At least you're here now, even if it is for just an hour."

"Is there anything that you want to do?"

"Wanna get some Energon?"

"Sure."

"Alright." She takes his servo and they go to get some Energon.

"When did you start training with your dad?" He asked after they got the Energon and took a seat.

"We just started today, I was training and he caught me but instead of getting mad he offered to train me, he said with a war coming he wants me to be prepared, he won't let his daughter be defenseless. We've actually been hanging out a lot lately and rebuilding our father/daughter bond."

"That's great that you two are spending more time together. I can see that you're getting closer. Sad that it's during an upcoming war."

"Yeah, that's not the only thing I'm sad about starting up during an upcoming war."

"I know, we'll figure something out," Wheeljack said as he placed his servo over hers.

"I hope so," she said as she leaned over and laid her helm on his shoulder.

"Hey, come on, think positive. We'll get through this together," he assured her.

"You're right, I believe we will."

"That's the spirit. So, you really want to be my mate?"

"Yeah, I do. You want to be mine?"

"Yes, I've always wanted you as my mate."

"Really?"

"Really."

She smiled as she hugged him. Wheeljack hugged her back as he placed a kiss on the top of her helm. "When all this is over the first thing we'll do is mate, I don't think I could handle it right now because if you..." She stopped herself not wanting to think about it.

"Arcee, if you want to wait then I can wait. I don't want to go through that either."

"Thanks."

Wheeljack didn't say anything else, he just held her close, enjoying the limited amount of time he could spend with her.

It soon came time for him to leave and get back to base and training. "Make sure you come back the next time you have a break," Arcee said as she walked him outside.

"I will," he promised as he placed a kiss on her cheek. They say their goodbyes and he leaves. Arcee watched Wheeljack leave, hoping that she would see him again soon.

"You'll see him again," Halogen spoke as he joined her. He hated seeing her this upset.

"I'm sure I will."

"Come, let's get back to our own training."

"Okay," she said as she went back in with him and they went back to their training.