"Hotshot, get back here! You're not fully healed yet!", Blades yelled as he ran after Hotshot.

Hotshot blasted through the halls in his jet mode, completely ignoring Blades' outcries.

He had to get to the groundbridge.
He had to go save Medix.
Hell, he needed to save Medix!

Hotshot could see the entrance to the groundbridge.
He was so close...

Boulder stepped right in the way of the entrance trying to stop him from going any further, "Hotshot stop! You are unfit to rescue!"

Hotshot didn't slow down.

Boulder was completely prepared for Hotshot to slam into him.

What he wasn't prepared for was for Hotshot to transform at the right moment, slide between his pedes, and then jump over the railway toward the groundbridge.

Chase blocked him from entering the bridge, "Halt! You are not permitted to go beyond this point!"

Hotshot definitely wasn't going to take no for an answer. He started running straight toward Chase.

Suddenly, Hotshot was lifted off the ground and could feel himself being restrained.

"LET ME GO!!"

"No Hotshot", Heatwave said sternly, "You're staying here while the rest of us head out there."

Hotshot was absolutely livid as he struggled under Heatwave's grasp, "YOU'RE NOT GOING WITHOUT ME!!"

Heatwave stayed calm, "Yes, we are. You still need time to heal from your injuries-"

"I DON'T CARE!", Hotshot shrieked, "ALL I CARE ABOUT IS SAVING MY MEDIX!! HE'S MY PROMISE! I'M HIS PROMISE! I PROMISED TO BE THERE FOR HIM NO MATTER WHAT!!!"

The Rescue Bots were speechless. Each of them glancing at each other in shock.

Hotshot continued to struggle.

Heatwave finally gave in after getting a certain look from Blades, "I can't argue with that..."

The groundbridge then flared to life.

As soon as Hotshot was set on the ground, he was already through the bridge.

What Hotshot saw before him made his spark shatter on the spot.

His team was desperately doing everything they could to remove the rocks.

Hoist looked over at an angry Hotshot, "Hotshot!"

"What are you doing here?!", Wedge yelled.

"This is far too risky for the condition you're in!", Whirl cautioned.

"Shut up", Hotshot said seriously, "we have to save Medix. Now. Has he said anything?"

"Nothing!", Hoist said as he removed more rocks, "That's why we're trying to get to him!"

Suddenly, the Rescue Bots came through the groundbridge.

Heatwave took charge, "Chase and Whirl, there's a tunnel that leads deep into the cave. Find it and track down anyone that might be in the caves."

Chase and Whirl transformed and sped off.

Heatwave continued, "Wedge and Hoist, you two are with me and Boulder. We're gonna try and get through these rocks."

Wedge, Hoist, and Boulder got straight to work.

Heatwave then turned to Hotshot, "Hotshot, you have the most important job. I know how much Medix means to you, so I'll need you to get to him as quickly as possible."

"How do I-"

"There's another entrance to the cave that is higher up the mountain. The entrance is small and narrow but it'll hopefully get you to Medix."

Hotshot was already in his jet form, "Where is it."

"Blades will take you."

With that, Blades transformed and led Hotshot as fast as he could toward the entrance.

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"Here it is", Blades said, "you might be able to fit-"

Hotshot slammed into the entrance while still in jet mode.

"OW!"

"You'll have to transform Hotshot...", Blades said as he hovered close to the small jet.

Hotshot didn't even try to cute his way out of his mistake. He got a head start as he flew toward the tunnel at high speed, transforming just in time to make it through.

"Good luck!", Blades yelled down.

Hotshot went through the tunnel like a water slide, going much faster than he expected.

For what felt like eternity, he finally reached the end of the tunnel, landing sharply on his aft.

"Ow.....", Hotshot whined, quickly shaking it off as he stood up.

His audios immediately perked up when he heard pained groaning.

"Medix?!?! Are you here???"

A distant and weak voice responded, "H-Hotshot...?"

Violent coughing followed.

Hotshot ran as fast as he could, "Medix! Am I close??"

A cough and then a much weaker voice responded, "O-Over here..."

Hotshot followed his voice.

Turning a corner, Hotshot's spark went into maximum overdrive at the sight before him.

"MEDIX!!!"

Medix was heavily damaged from the impact of the explosion and from the fallen rocks that now covered his lower appendages.

Hotshot ran over and sonic blasted the loose rubble off of his boyfriend, immediately dropping to the ground and bringing a very weak Medix into his arms.

"Oh thank the Allspark you're okay!", Hotshot cried out as he hugged him.

Medix cupped Hotshot's cheek, "I knew you would find me..."

He tried going in for a kiss, however, his systems prevented him from doing so.

Hotshot saw the problem instantly, "Medix you're bleeding! You've lost a lot of energon!"

Medix groaned as he tried to sit up, hissing in pain as he fell back into Hotshot's arms.

"Is there something I can do??", Hotshot said as he held his boyfriend closer.

"W-We...", Medix managed to get out, "we need to s-stop the b-bleeding..."

"Do you have gauze and bandages?"

"I-In my c-cabin... b-but I can't r-reach inside..."

Hotshot watched as Medix opened his cabin, "Are you okay with me reaching inside your cabin?"

Medix smiled sweetly at his boyfriend, "Of course s-sweetspark... you're m-my promise and I-I trust y-you...'

Hotshot had to stop his intense urge to kiss Medix.

He needed to save his life first!

Hotshot reached inside Medix's cabin and was able to pull out a few rolls of bandages and some gauze.

Hotshot went straight to work, using his memory of constantly watching Medix practice bandage applications over and over again as a tool to help him.

Medix watched Hotshot and smiled when he was done wrapping him, "G-Good j-job s-sweetspark... That s-should s-stop t-the-"

Hotshot stopped him, "Stop talking baby... Save your energy."

Medix nodded weakly as be snuggled into him.

Hotshot kissed Medix's forehelm, "Help will be here soon... We'll get you out of here in no time..."

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Bright light engulfed the complete darkness of the cave.

Hotshot could feel the love of his life being gently lifted out of his arms.

His first instinct was to open his optics and take him back.

But his systems were offline.

Hotshot wanted to scream, but as soon as he heard a familiar voice, he calmed down.

"His wounds reopened... and Medix is critically damaged."

"Will they be alright, Blades?"

"Yes, Heatwave. It seems that Hotshot was able to stop Medix from bleeding out."

"Oh thank Primus."

Hotshot felt himself being lifted into strong yet gentle arms. He didn't resist because he knew that Boulder was holding him.

"Boulder. Blades. Take Hotshot and Medix back to the Academy for repairs and infusions. Chase and I will finish up here", Heatwave ordered.

"What about us, sir?", Whirl questioned as she stood next to her other teammates.

"Go with them. I don't want anymore of you recruits getting hurt", Heatwave said sternly.

With that, the recruits and the two Rescue Bots carrying the injured couple went through the groundbridge, back to the Academy.