When Predaking returned to the ship he dropped off Shockwave and the device they had taken and headed to the bridge where he left Arcee. But he didn't have to go too far, he soon saw Arcee and Megatron heading their way. Megatron was anxious to see this device they had stolen. Predaking didn't care what it was or what they planned to do with it, he had his own goals in mind.

Predaking transforms and walks off with Arcee, "Predaking? Where are we going?" Arcee asked when she noticed that they were heading away from the upper haul deck where they usually go.

"Just follow me," Predaking replies. They keep walking until they reach the Ground Bridge control room. "Open up the Ground Bridge to the previous location," Predaking demanded when they walked into the room. The Vehicons looked at him in confusion but did what he said, they would rather not become the Predacon's new chew toy.

Arcee was just watching as she wondered what her mate was up to. The Vehicons open up the Ground Bridge and Predaking transforms back into his dragon form, he lowers his helm so Arcee can climb on. She's hesitant at first but she climbs onto his back and he begins walking into the Ground Bridge. Arcee held on tightly to him as they went flying through the other side, Arcee glanced down and noticed that they were in the Arctic or the North Pole or something. As she looks around she soon notices her teammates as they ready their weapons and get into fighting positions.

Predaking lands a good distance away from them and lowers his helm to let her off. Arcee climbs down and looks at him as she secretly questions if she can go to them. Predaking nods approvingly. Just don't try to escape, if you do I will track you down.

I won't try to escape, I promise. Arcee responds with a smile.

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:: Guys, what's going on? :: Smokescreen asked over the comm. Ultra Magnus, Wheeljack, and Bumblebee had their weapons ready as they watched the Predacon land.

:: The Predacon returned. :: Ultra Magnus responded. Immediately after that response, they heard the Ground Bridge open behind them and Bulkhead and Smokescreen came running through.

"We'll take it on together," Bulkhead said as he smashed his fist into his servo.

"Wait. Is that Arcee?" Bumblebee speaks up as he watches a figure get off the back of the Predacon.

"It is! It's 'Cee!" Bulkhead shouted out as they watched Arcee run towards them. They all put away their weapons as they went to greet their comrade, they were all overjoyed to see her again. Bumblebee was the first to hug her followed by Bulkhead pulling her into a bear hug.

"Hey, guys, I'm glad to see you too," Arcee said with a giggle. She could feel Predaking getting mad that they were hugging her like this. Calm down, Predaking, they're just really happy to see me. It's how they greet those they haven't seen in a while. After all, I'm pretty sure they thought I was dead so they're really happy to see that I'm still alive. With that, Predaking started calming down, he can understand that but he still doesn't like any mech touching his mate.

"We're so relieved to see that you're okay," Smokescreen said, "I've been looking after Jack but he's been really worried about you."

Arcee smiled at him, "I know you have. I really miss him..."

"Come on back to base, you can reunite with him," Smokescreen said excitedly.

"I can't," Arcee says as she glances over her shoulder to Predaking.

"We can hold off the beast while you get through the portal, no problem," Wheeljack told her.

"No, I promised him I won't escape. And I want to go back with him."

"What? Why?" Bulkhead, Smokescreen, Bumblebee, and Wheeljack asked her.

"Are you going rogue, soldier?" Ultra Magnus asked.

"No, sir! Definitely not! I'm still an Autobot!"

"He's your sparkmate," Optimus spoke up. The others looked at Optimus before looking at Arcee.

"He told you?" Arcee asked.

"Yes. Was it forced?"

"Yes..."

"I thought it might have been. I know you would not have done it willingly."

"But I'm starting to get attached to him, which is why I want to return with him. Megatron is using him as a pawn and he can't see it. If I can help him see it then I can get him to leave the Decepticons."

"And become an Autobot?" Bulkhead asked.

"No, he hates you guys too much. But if I can at least get him to leave then Megatron will lose his great weapon and lose his tactical advantage."

"But will that beast even listen?" Wheeljack asked.

Arcee glared at him, "His name is Predaking. Since he's now my sparkmate I will not allow any bot to mistreat him or use him. I will find a way to help him understand." Arcee looks at Optimus, "Optimus, you know more than any other bot that a femme will stand up and fight for her sparkmate. How many times has Elita fought for you?"

Optimus can't help but smile at the thought of his sparkmate. He hasn't seen her in many years, not since they all departed from Cybertron, but he knows she's still alive out there somewhere. "She was always fighting for me, it's one of the things I love about her. If you think you can reason with him and help him leave the Decepticons then by all means do so."

"And maybe you can find Ratchet on the ship and help him escape. He was just recently captured by Soundwave," Bulkhead added.

"I'll look out for him and try to help him the best I can."

"And we'll do what we can from the base," Optimus said.

Arcee nods before looking a bit grimly, "I really missed you guys, but I believe we will be reunited again."

"I believe that too," Optimus said with a smile.

Arcee smiled at them before turning to walk over to Predaking. The guys watch her walk over to the Predacon feeling sad that she's leaving them again, but they try to keep hold of the belief that they will be reunited again.