"Not all the people in your life are meant to stay."

“Optimus, what is Alpha Trion saying?”

“I wish that I could meet you under better circumstances, Optimus Prime, but I fear that Iacon will not withstand the next Decepticon assault.”

Optimus' optics widened in realization, “So you speak to me from across the ages,” he mused.

“If you are listening to this message, then I take solace that you now possess the Star Saber.
I am certain that you have deduced how these Cybertronian relics and Decepticon weapons came to be found on such a remote world,” Alpha Trion said, a ghost of a smile on his face, “Indeed, I transported them there, not so much to keep them far from Megatron's hands, but to ensure that they reach yours.”

“As you may have long suspected, the Covenant of Primus records events of the future as well as the past.  My imperfect understanding of its runes affords me a shadowy glimpse of what is to come,” The mech’s optics ghosted for a second, “The Covenant's pages foretold that you, Optimus Prime, would I know neither the nature of the battle nor its outcome.”

Alpha Trion sighed deeply, “I only hope that these relics of the ancients will aid the Autobots in your time of need. Of utmost importance, in a few moments, I will launch the last couple of the relics, the most significant and powerful ones of them all.”

Panacea blinked the image away as Alpha Trion rejoined her.

“You sent that years ago?” Pan asked the Prime curiously.

Amusement flood to the girl as the Prime chuckled(or laughed in Amalgamous’ case), “Yes, Pan,” Alpha Trion said.

Suddenly the spell broke on Optimus(making Pan look up at the scene), making the mech stumble back, almost falling to his knees.

“Easy, Optimus,” Ratchet said, holding the mech from falling. 

Smokescreen looked hopeful, “So, did Alpha try and ask about me?”

Arcee shot the mech a glare as Bulkhead shoved the eagar ‘bot back slightly, “What was the message?” he asked.

“It is paramount that we recover the final five Iacon relics,” Optimus said, a frown on his derma, “The Omega keys.”

“Keys?” Arcee asked, her curiosity piqued, “To what?”

Optimus paused as he looked over the faces of Team Prime(and just realizing that Panacea was there), “To the regeneration of our home planet.”

Pan’s eyes widened as her heart dropped. The Autobots of Team Prime, however, were excited at the news.

“Pack your gear,” Bulkhead said, “We're going back to Cybertron!”

“I can’t believe it!” Bumblebee lit up.

“Well, believe it now, Bumblebee,” Ratchet laughed, “Civilization at last.”

Smokescreen’s optical ridges furrowed in confusion as he looked at Team Prime, “But I just got here.”

Pan’s sinking feeling only grew as the ‘botS reminisced the good old days on Cybertron. Barely managing to sit down before her shaking legs would have forced her to.

Guilt, and mental apologies were sent to Pan from the Primes, the girl not even noticing them. Making the Primes worry over her. 

“Remember oil baths?” Arcee’s voice had gone rather dreamy as her anger slipped away, “The first thing I'm gonna do planetside is soak for an entire solar cycle.”

Bulkhead laughed, “I can't wait to tell Miko!”

That’s when the news of what they had actually learnt set in.

The joyous mood fell instantly as they realized the rest of Team Prime - the humans of Team Prime - wouldn't be celebrating as much as they were at the news.

Ratchet's optics searched the silo, almost missing Pan who was sitting in a rather dark spot. His spark growing heavy as her eyes met his optics. A sad sort of resignation in her green eyes as she gave him a small smile.

Arcee faltered, "...And Jack…"

Bumblebee's shoulders dropped, "And Raf…"

"Uh, Optimus, keys open doors," Smokescreen said, his optics holding his confusion as he looked at the Prime, "Can they really revive an entire planet?"

"While I am unfamiliar with the lore of these Omega keys," Optimus admitted, "Alpha Trion knew many secrets, and the ancients possessed technology that has long been lost to what we consider modern science."

"No scrap sherlock," Alamagos muttered, "Of course we all knew secrets."

"History always repeats itself," Megatronus sighed.

Pan's head tilted at that, "How so?"

"You'll see," was all the mech gave her.

"Whatever their function," Optimus said, "This much is certain we cannot restore Cybertron without all four Omega keys in our possession."

"Which means we can't afford to lose a single one to Megatron," Arcee stated firmly.

"Five sets of coordinates from Alpha Trion remain encrypted," Optimus said, "It is logical to conclude that each corresponds to the location of one of the Omega keys. I must not waver until I decode them all."

He paused for a second as he looked over Team Prime, "The future of our home world depends on it."

A sudden chill ran down Pan's spine, causing the girl to shiver before the Autobot base around her disappeared for a few moments.

The image of a truly terrifying sword that had an uncanny resemblance to the Star Saber appeared in her sight.

Pan blinked away the image as Megatronus let out a faint groan of pain in the back of her head.

"Are you alright, Megatronus?" Pan asked worriedly.

The mech's guilt and irritation leaked through to her, "I will be," he grunted out, "As soon as that weapon is destroyed."

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Pan (after texting her mother to let her know where she was(sleepover!).) couldn't sleep after the news that had taken Team Prime by surprise(and celebration). She couldn't sleep after learning that there was a weapon out there(most likely in Megatron's servos) that could, and possibly would, be able to overpower the Star Saber.

The fact that the weapon used to belong to Megatronus(a.k.a. the Fallen), didn't change the way Pan saw him. And she knew how the mech wouldn't admit it, but he was thankful that she didn't.

Pan hadn't been noticed by anybot other than Ratchet yet, and she was content with it. People act differently if they think someone is around, Cybertronians were the same.

Pan barely noticed as the Autobots around her talked quietly to each other. The Primes talking in the back of her head turned into a faint buzz.

The Autobots were going to save Cybertron. The Autobots were going… home.

The small pit of jealousy in her stomach made Pan frown. She had no reason to be jealous of anything, nor was it fair for her emotions to possibly get in the way of the Autobot's return to Cybertron.

but…

Pan's eyes drifted over to Ratchet, her face unreadable as she watched him for a few seconds.

Also as if he could feel her watching him, Ratchet's optics turned to meet Pan's green eyes.

Ratchet couldn't help the frown that crossed his faceplates at the empty look in Pan's eyes. She was lost, both mentally and physically.

He had to take her home as soon as he could.

"Autobots, I have decoded the first set of the final four coordinates," Optimus announced, making Ratchet tear his optics away from Pan who blinked sleepily, "Divide into teams in the event that I'm able to decode another before the first team returns."

"I'm on team one," Smokescreen grinned eagarly, "Who's with me?"

Pan's eyes landed on Arcee who stepped forward, "I'll go," she said, obviously still pissed off from the days events with Smokescreen and Jack.

"After you, sir-" Smokescreen stopped, confusion in his optics before chasing after the femme, "Ma'am? commander?" 

"This should be interesting," Ratchet muttered.

A small giggle brought the Autobot's attention to Pan who gave them an innocent smile when their optics widened.

"And you need to get home, missy," Ratchet pointed a digit at her, making Pan's innocent smile turn to a sheepish grin.

'I'm going, I'm going,' Pan signed as she grabbed her bag and walked to the floor of the base.

Ratchet's optics watched the girl carefully as she walked up to the groundbridge before pausing.

Panacea gave them a two fingered salute before disappearing from the Autobot base.

Here's Chapter Eighteen(FINALLY)!

Not much else of this episode involved Pan, so I figured I'd get protective, mother hen, boyfriend Ratchet to send his girlfriend to bed.

I've got the next book in this series starting to be planned out. Eek, I'm so excited for S3(although, I shouldn't be).

I might be bringing in a key character next chap, just to speed some things along.

Hope you enjoyed!

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