Somewhere in some unknown forest, a giant stirred. The metallic robot was laying on the ground as if it had been knocked out by something. However, it started to move, and let out a groan-like sound.

"Ugh, Where am I?" Ratchet said to himself, getting up off the ground. However, he then noticed the unconcious form of Optimus Prime nearby. "Optimus!" he shouted as he ran over to check his leader.

Optimus began to stir as well, getting up into a sitting position. He had no idea what had just happened. Moments before, he was at the Autobot base, not really doing anything in particular. It was a sort of lull in the recent increase in Decepticon activity. Ratchet had just entered the main room after retrieving a few supplies when they suddenly were knocked unconscious. Now semi-awake, he feared Decepticon's had something to do with it. He equipped his blasters before he heard Ratchet.

"I'm fine, old friend. Are you functional?" He inquired politely.

"I've been better." Ratchet replied, letting out a small chuckle. "However, the pressing matter is where we are." He then gestured to the random forest that they had appeared in.

Optimus gave the forest a quick scan, looking for any signs of cybertronian presence. There was none. "It may be safe to assume that this was not the work of Decepticons." he explained, noting the lack of struggle and the fact that they were functional. With that, he put away his blasters.

Ratchet humphed, "Well that won't help us get back."

"I understand, I'll try to contact the base." Optimus explained, before pressing a small button on the side of his helm. [i]"Optimus Prime to Autobot base, do your read?"[/i] he said, before waiting a few moments but getting no response. [i]"Any Autobots in range of this signal, do you copy?"[/i] he received only static.

With attempting to call for backup a failure, they were left with only one option. They would have to find a nearby town or settlement and try and get their bearings from there. "Ratchet, we need to try and locate a nearby human settlement" he explained, making the medic nod in agreement. "Then transform and roll out!" he said, before transforming into his blue and red semi-truck form. Ratchet transformed as well, except he was a red and white ambulance. After a moment, both vehicles drove off into the forest.