Third Person P.O.V.

Over the next week Ash had been confined to the base and constantly monitored. And it was driving Ash crazy. She had never been inside that long. Ash frowned, at least she was allowed to walk around the base.

The humans weren't as bad as she had expected. Jack and Raf were pretty quiet, Miko? Well she was Miko. Miko was the one that always insisted on hanging out with Ash. And Ash had discovered that she had more patience then she thought she had. However Ash felt like her head would explode when Miko played her guitar. Though Ratchet hated that noise as much as she did.

The other Autobots didn't trust her, as would be expected. Although Bumblebee had been awfully kind to her, as well as Jazz. Arcee refused to talk to Ash, as did Bulkhead. Ash could care less though. She truthfully was glad they weren't talking to her.

Ash walked out of the room to where Ratchet was.

Ash: "Hey Doc, can I please go out for a drive?"

Ash was practically begging, and she knew she sounded like a sparkling. Ratchet didn't turn around and kept working.

Ratchet: "Not on my watch you will not. You will remain at the base. Optimus's orders. And don't call me Doc."

Ratchet spoke the words with a irritated tone. Ash vented trying to keep her anger from growing. She didn't like Ratchet and Ratchet didn't like her.

Ash: "Please Ratchet, all I want to do is go for a drive. Couldn't one of the other Autobots take me?"

She vented in frustration, Ratchet was very stubborn and pretty much only listened to Optimus. Sometimes he would even disobey Optimus.

Ratchet shook his helm. "Wait for Optimus, go do something around the-"

He was cut off and Optimus walked in. He had dents and gashes all over his frame. Ratchet motioned for Optimus to sit down on the berth.

Ratchet: "Optimus, what in the allspark happened?"

Optimus let out a much needed vent before replying.

Optimus: "Megatron was at the mine. And a fight broke out. I believe there was something important in the mine, something Megatron wanted."

Ratchet shook his helm as if in shock or confusion.

Ratchet: "What would Megatron's twisted mind want now?"

Optimus fell into a deep thought as Ratchet began repairing his injuries. Even Ash, who thought she knew her leader, didn't know what he was up too. Which was never a good thing. A sudden thought entered Ash's mind, and she blurted her thoughts out.

Ash: "Some sort of artifact maybe? Or energon."

As soon as the words escaped Ash's mouth, she mentally face palmed. I am so stupid! She growled to herself. Optimus seemed to ponder her comment.

Optimus: "If that is the case, Megatron must be stopped, at all costs."

Ratchet seemed irritated, which wasn't the first time. Ash remained quiet.

Ratchet: "Everyone else is out on patrol, and you certainly cannot go. At least not by yourself. Do you really think you could just walk up to Megatron and ask him what he is looking for?"

Ash snorted and rolled her optics. Ratchet certainly knew how to argue and make a statement. Optimus didn't seemed fazed by Ratchets comment.

Optimus: "Then perhaps, I shall take AshDust."

Yes I get to leave the base! Ash thought happily. Ratchet didn't look thrilled.

Ratchet: "WHAT? Optimus, she was a Decepticon, what if she leads you into a trap. What if all of this was a set up."

Ash vented. This would be a tricky situation, especially reporting to Megatron with Ratchet doubting her.

Optimus: "I believe everyone deserves a second chance to correct their ways. Even Decepticons. I will be in touch old friend."

Ratchet didn't seem convinced, but he opened the ground bridge anyway.

Ratchet: "If you require back up, contact base immediately."

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Authors Note:

(Happy Valentine's Day! I am sorry for not updating, I have been very busy. Chapters will get longer soon. I am battling a horrible writers block right now. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.)