The kids trudged into the base, their usual energy replaced by quiet, thoughtful expressions. Optimus noticed right away and tilted his head in concern.

“Welcome back,” he greeted, though his tone held a hint of worry. “Is everything all right?”

Jack, Miko, and Raf glanced at each other before Miko let out a sigh. “It’s… just been a weird day, I guess. Not really the same without her.”

Ratchet frowned, pausing from his work. “Where is she? Normally, she’d be right here with that bright smile of hers.”

Raf adjusted his glasses and looked down. “She, uh… well, she wasn’t at school today. We thought maybe she’d be here already.”

Arcee’s optics narrowed slightly as she glanced around the base. “She didn’t say anything about being late or missing school, did she?”

“No,” Jack replied, concern deepening on his face. “We were looking forward to catching up with her after class, but she never showed. And… it just didn’t feel right. Everything felt quieter without her around.”

Bulkhead crossed his arms, his usual cheerful demeanor fading. “She’s like the spark that keeps us all going, you know? If she’s not here, then something must be up.”

Optimus looked at his team, and then back to the kids, his expression growing serious. “Then we must ensure she’s safe. Let us look for her, and remind her that she brings a light to this place that none of us want to lose.”

As the Autobots and kids prepared to search, they all shared the same thought: they had to find you, their little star, and make sure you were all right.