Things were awkward at first as they got to know their temporary guardians, the bots didn't really see the point of this, but didn't argue with Optimus about it.

Smokescreen and Chat quickly became friends and enjoyed the others company.

Ladybug wasn't exactly sure what to think about Wheeljack, and just smiled nervously when he talked about exploding things.

Ben and Magnus just stared at each other, never saying a word to the other. The commander looked over at the others and saw Chat laughing with Smokescreen. Ladybug was actually able to have a conversation with the wrecker, one that didn't involve explosions. He looked at Ben who was sitting on a crate as he stared at his hands.

The commander slowly walked over and sat on another crate by his side. The two were silent for a long time as they sat there. Optimus glanced at them with a ghost of a smile then looked at the others as they got to know each other. A few hours went by and Ladybug heard a small beep from her earrings.

"Marinette... I'm getting tired..." Tiki said quietly. "I can't... keep this up... much longer..." she struggled to say. Ladybug looked around and bit her lip.

"Uh where's the bathroom?" She asked and smiled nervously. Jack looked at her and remembered when Chat asked the same thing.

"Just down the hall and to the left after you pass the kitchen-"

"Okay thanks!" She shouted as she ran off and around the corner. The others watched her go then went back to talking.

Ben looked over at them and wondered how he was supposed to change back. He was pretty depressed about what happened to him. Angry that he was a monster now.

"So what do you do?" Smokescreen asked as he looked at the young man.

"What? Oh... I make portals... or did at one time." he mumbled feeling useless when they actually needed him.

"Hey! Soundwave does that too." The rookie grinned as he looked at him. Magnus tensed a little and felt this wasn't the time.

"Who's that?" Ben asked as he looked up at him. "Wait... there's someone else here that makes portals and you didn't tell me? What if they can help me and we can go home?" He said sounding hurt.

"Well.... uh... he isn't a good guy." Smokescreen said nervously and rubbed the back of his helm.

"Neither am I apparently!" He shouted and stood up as he clenched his fists. "I'm a villain and should probably be with them! Then maybe I can learn how to make a portal and send us home!" He yelled then stormed off down the hall. Everyone was silent as they watched him go. Chat felt a little guilty about teasing him earlier.

"Way to go Rookie." Wheeljack scoffed as he looked at the said mech. Smokescreen glared at him as Magnus glanced at Optimus.

The two had a silent conversation then the commander went down the hall to find the troubled boy. He silently wondered if this task was too much for him. He looked everywhere and eventually found him up on the roof. The boy was sitting on the edge just staring at the horizon.

Magnus watched from a distance with slight worry. He slowly walked over and carefully sat by his side. The two were silent for a long time as they stared at the vast desert.

"I never thought... something so barren could be so beautiful..." The boy whispered quietly as he hugged his knees to his chest. The bot didn't respond as he thought about what he and Optimus discussed. He looked at him then at the horizon again.

"You seem lost soldier." He said seriously and the boy looked at him.

"Of course I am... I'm not even in my own dimension. That and I can't get home..." he muttered bitterly. "All because I'm a stupid kid... who thought he could..." he trailed off and buried his face. The commander stared at him then vented forcefully.

"Perhaps I can help you overcome your negative feelings and then you can accomplish your task." He said seriously. The boy looked up at him and wiped a tear away.

"You... you'd actually help me?" He asked quietly and smiled a little. "People don't normally help me." He mumbled.

"Then it's time to change that soldier." He said and slowly stood up then walked off a little. "Come. Your training begins." He said sternly. Ben watched him then smiled and ran over. He didn't want to disappoint anyone else.

~

A week went by and they all got to know their guardians a lot better. Chat and Ladybug struggled to stay in their miraculous forms. The poor kwami's were becoming tired quicker.

Jack became close friends with Chat and he helped him the best he could. Plagg was still upset that no one had his wonderful cheese.

Miko kept trying to figure out Ladybugs secret identity which made her nervous. The girl then claimed that there were no secrets between the wrecker girls. This just confused the super hero.

Raf managed to become friends with Ben and helped him with his issues. The young man became more confident and managed to make a few portals for transportation. Optimus was happy that his team was learning from their guests. It was doing everyone good.

~

Soundwave stared at the screen as he went over the last battle they had against the bots. He recorded each one for different purposes.

He watched it intently and noticed the scout drive off. He glanced at the corner as he saw the portal. He typed a little as he zoomed in. He remembered scanning Megatron during the battle, making sure his vitals were good. In case he needed to step in.

He went through his database and remembered scanning an odd power surge for a short time. He stared at the portal and saw a few humans fall through the sky. He watched and scanned as he studied them.

He saw a rock crumble and he zoomed in on the black figure. He hummed a little then went to locate the warlord. He gave him his report and the leader furrowed his optic ridges.

"It appears Optimus has a few more allies to defeat us. Find the portal maker and the other boy. I'll use them to destroy Optimus Prime." He sneered. Soundwave nodded once and left to execute a plan.