Child of the Allspark (Transformers Prime)

Masters and Students

"What do you know about motorcycles?"

I rolled my eyes and knelt down to look at the engine "Arcee..."

"She's right Jack, if anyone can help you it's Pixel," Arcee noted

I looked back up at Jack with a smile "So you gonna accept my help or not?"

***

I was still helping Jack with the motorcycle, smiling as I listened to Bumblebee retell about his status on Cybertron.

"Uh-huh. Uh-huh," Rafael said as he listened as well while putting new newspaper on the volcano. "Really, Bumblebee? Then how do you make Warrior class?"

Bumblebee buzzed a reply.

"But I've seen you in action. You're awesome!"

"Thanks, Raf," Bumblebee Buzzed as Optimus placed a hand on Bumblebee's shoulder.

"I second your opinion, Raf. But Autobots life cycles are much longer than those of humans." Optimus explained "And though it may be hard to believe, our young scout still has much to experience,"

Everyone looked up as the computer monitor beeped. "Exposed Energon, and it's on the move," Ratchet proclaimed.

"And since we ain't moving it, guess who must be," Bulkhead said

"Decepticons," Arcee said

"Without Megatron?" Miko asked

"Unfortunately, Megatron's legacy will live on as others rise to take his place," I explained with the shake of my head.

"Autobots, you have projects to complete." Optimus claimed "Ratchet, I may require aid,"

Ratchet looked over towards the projects "Science fair is a big part of their grade. Perhaps I'm better suited to remain behind and advise,"

"Very well. Bumblebee, let us see about this Energon in transit,"

***

Ratchet had put metal around Rafael's volcano "Let's see. Where is it?"

"Um...What is it?" Rafael asked

"You'll find out,"

"But, Ratchet, shouldn't I be doing the work?"

"Eh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Don't touch! Just watch and learn,"

"So, we're gonna go help Jack and Miko finish their..." Bulkhead started

"Without my supervision?! You want them to be right, don't you? Then watch a master at work!"

I sighed as I stood next to Miko and Jack "Yeah...should have warned you guys, Ratchet can be a bit of a control freak,"

"A bit?" Miko asked

I rolled my eyes and grabbed the toolbox.

"Where are you going?" Jack asked

"I'm still helping you with your science project...remember,"

"Yeah...but..."

I rolled my eyes "I know a place we can work without interference from Doc bot...so I suggest you follow me if you want to get an 'A',"

"What about Miko and Raf?"

I looked towards where Ratchet was still busy welding "It's too late for Raf and Miko I'm sure is used to a bad grade,"

Miko shrugged and looked at Jack "She's not wrong,"

I held out my hand "So you coming or not?"

***

I woke up when I heard Bulkhead honk his horn and noticed Optimus and Bumblebee had both returned. "Oppi? When did you guys get back?" I yawned as I stood up and walked towards the catwalk.

"Aha-ha-ha! There you are." Ratchet cheered as the group came into the base. "Well? How were my...uh, our projects received?"

"Well..." Rafael began "Mine blew a hole in the ceiling and I was told did not represent an actual volcano,"

"And mine crashed to the ground and the teacher said Cybertron's not a legit planet,"

"Well, on our planet, you would have been awarded the highest honors." Ratchet argued "Absolutely no gratitude. See if I help them,"

I walked over to Jack "You didn't tell us how yours went,"

"Felt kind of bad being the only getting an A+,"

"An A!" I cheered "Jack that's great!"

"Well I had a great helper," Jack smiled.