Home Is Where The Spark Is Part 1

## Characters

* Optimus Prime
* Prowl
* Sideswipe
* Ratchet
* Strongarm
* Wheeljack
* Spike Witwicky

## Location

* The Ark, Maine
* 20th January, 2021 11:02 Local Time

* (Alarm Blaring, Footsteps: 2 instances)
* **Teletraan 1** - Intruder Alert! Intruder Alert!
* **Sideswipe** - Yeah, yeah, we get it!
* **Strongarm** - Sideswipe, I think you should start taking things like this more seriously.
* **Sideswipe** - What are you on about? It's obviously just another one of Prowl's routine drills.
* **Strongarm** - Even so, we can't risk it.
* **Sideswipe** - What, are you worried he's watching you? You do know the security cameras are down...Right?
* **Strongarm** - (Sighs, Both stop walking) Can we just see what's going on.
* **Sideswipe** - Sure.
* (The Door Opens, Both look down to see Spike)
* **Sideswipe** - Spikemeister!
* **Spike Witwicky** - Please don't call me that...ever. Hey... (Spike clicks his fingers)
* **Strongarm** - Strongarm.
* **Spike Witwicky** - (Spike stops clicking his fingers) That's it. Sorry, I'm still not used to all your names yet.
* **Strongarm** - It's alright. (Notices the toolbox next to Spike's feet) Helping with repairs again?
* **Spike Witwicky** - Absolutely.
* **Strongarm** - (Transforms) Get in.
* **Spike Witwicky** - (Spike picks up his toolbox and enters the vehicle, Sideswipe Transforms as the pair drive towards the Bridge) I've noticed the alarm was working properly.
* **Sideswipe** - Oh boy, is it working. Prowl just won't stop with the tests. I think it's caused continuous ringing in my Audio Receptors.
* **Strongarm** - Stop complaining, Sideswipe.
* **Spike Witwicky** - Yeah, I'm sure Prowl's just checking that everything's in working order. Speaking of which, how goes the reactivating of the Crew members?
* **Strongarm** - We're currently trying the keep the number of crew members at a minimum. We only have a short supply of Energon, and even with the crew as it is, it's barely enough to last what you humans call a year.
* **Spike Witwicky** - Can't you find more?
* **Sideswipe** - Unless Earth has Secret Energon veins that we don't know about, that might be a problem.
* (The Trio enters the Bridge. Spike exits Strongarm, with his toolbox, before she and Sideswipe Transform. Optimus walks over)
* **Optimus Prime** - It's good to see you again Spike.
* **Spike Witwicky** - Likewise Optimus. I made sure I brought tools with me this time, so hopefully I can sort out the wiring problem.
* **Optimus Prime** - I'll inform Wheeljack that you're here.
* **Spike Witwicky** - Thanks.
* (As Optimus walks off to find Wheeljack, Ratchet comes over with a confused look on his face)
* **Ratchet** - Where's Alexis?
* **Spike Witwicky** - She's gone on holiday with her Family.
* **Ratchet** - Where to?
* **Spike Witwicky** - San Fransokyo.
* (Ratchet walks off)
* **Spike Witwicky** - (Under his breath) Oh, hello Spike, it's nice seeing you again. Glad to know you're okay.
* **Sideswipe** - Hey, don't take it personally. He's like that with everyone.
* (P.A. System Activates)
* **Prowl** - Sideswipe. Strongarm. Entrance Way. Now.
* (P.A. System Deactivates)
* **Sideswipe** - (Moans) What does he want now?!
* **Strongarm** - Scrap.
* **Sideswipe** - What is it?
* **Strongarm** - We left the Door open.
* **Sideswipe** - See you in a few hours. (Sideswipe and Strongarm walk off)
* **Spike Witwicky** - Yeah, see you guys! (Starts whistling Star Spangled Banner while wondering around the bridge)
* **Ratchet** - Could you stop doing that please?
* **Spike Witwicky** - (Stops whistling) Sorry, I tend to whistle when bored. (Looks up at what Ratchet is doing) What are you doing anyway?
* **Ratchet** - Just checking to see if the Sky Spy is in full working order.
* **Spike Witwicky** - Are you spying on Alexis?
* **Ratchet** - No...I'm just...seeing what San Fransokyo looks like.
* **Spike Witwicky** - Sure...
* (Optimus and Wheeljack enter the Bridge)
* **Optimus Prime** - Where did Sideswipe and Strongarm go?
* **Ratchet** - Didn't you here the P.A. System?
* **Optimus Prime** - I didn't. By the way, Ratchet, I just need your help with something.
* **Ratchet** - Sure, let me just set the Sky Spy to return.
* (Optimus and Ratchet leave the Bridge)
* **Wheeljack** - Did you bring your tools?
* **Spike Witwicky** - (Holds up Toolbox) Yep.
* **Wheeljack** - Are you sure your ready for this? It will take a few Hours.
* **Spike Witwicky** - 100%
* **Wheeljack** - Let's get to work then.

## Trivia and Notes

* Debut of Optimus Prime, Prowl, Sideswipe, Strongarm, and Spike Witwicky.
* Part of The Transformers Storyline
* Story Continues in Home Is Where The Spark Is Part 2.