Megatron's twin

95: Intruders

Three weeks later

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I really think, not taking high grade, was a bad idea. I've been purging every now and then for not taking it! Well, I'm pretty sure that's the reason.

I even complained to Optimus but he only extended my ban for another three weeks because I was "desperate." I hate having to respect his opinion, but our daily exchange of words over the coms is worth it.

I was having a peaceful stroll through the Nemesis and then the alarms went off. Not my problem.

Hold on, maybe Optimus came for a visit! I began skipping through the halls, only to be stopped by my brother.

"..."

"Sup." I greeted and skipped off. Dear Primus, please make Megatron more social. After a little contemplating, I decided to go to my berthroom to avoid all the fuss. Maybe play some poker with Egg.

Instead I open the door and get a sword pointed right at me. "Umm." I ask without blurting out words.

Wheeljack slowly lowered his weapon and sagged in relief. "So this is what all the fuss is about." I said and closed the door for some privacy.

Huh? Egg asked as she sheepishly poked her helm out.

"What are you doing here?" I asked as I spotted Magnus.

"Went on a scout, got caught and escaped as they took us to the brig." Wheeljack shot off.

"Then hid in my berthroom." I added.

"Well, we didn't know it was yours."

"But from the mess, we could have guessed." Magnus joined in.

"That rhymed." I pointed out.

"We're being chased by all the decepticons-

"Minus one." I added.

"-Minus one, and your concerned about his speech patterns?" Wheeljack asked.

"My words, yet to be spoken, are broken." Ultra Magnus said and his shoulders sagged.

"Huh?"

"He took a hit to his voice box." Wheeljack explained.

"So everything he say rhymes?"

"Obviously." Wheeljack giggled, only just realizing how funny this was.

"And you need to get of the ship?"

"Yea, but our coms are blocked." Wheeljack said.

"I'll ring Optimus." I said and dialled him up.

"Busy." He said lowly.

"Yea, just a moment."

"I'm not opening negotiations." Optimus said.

I blinked, "That's a bit mean, you're just going to let your team mates offline?" I asked and Magnus and Jackie's ridges shot up.

"Offline? What are you taking about?"

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"I thought you wanted to shorten your ban on high grade." He explained, sounding rather distracted.

"Eh another time. What are you doing?" I asked.

He was silent for a bit, "Sneaking up on a mine."

"The one Magnus and Wheeljack were supposed to be scouting?" I asked and Wheeljack smirked.

"Yes- wait, how-"

"They're in my berth room." I finally got to the point.

"You're fragging?!" Optimus asked, utterly appalled, and a little hurt.

"Just because they're in my berthroom, doesn't mean we are fragging." I said and heard Egg snort as the chicks poked their helms out.

The Autobots jumped in fright.

"They got caught, escaped and hid, in my berthroom." I explained.

"Can you give me your exact coordinates?"

I looked through my navigator and repeated the numbers to him.

"Thank you, tell them Ratchet will open a ground bridge."

"Okay, good luck." I said as I hung up. "Ratchet will send a ground bridge." I told the two.

"Never again will we scout, that goes without a doubt." Magnus frowned and cringed with each word.

The chicks stared pecking their peds in goodbye. Jackie scratched one and the bridge popped up. "Awesome, bye Quill." Jackie said and Magnus nodded in agreement.

"Eh." I shrugged as they left, "Good thing there ain't any cameras in here." I muttered.

Oh, there are, She nodded up at the corner.

"Hopefully Soundwave won't tell." I muttered and pored the chicks some energon.

At that point the door burst open. "Burst open", rather flung or its hinges. "Well there goes my privacy." I muttered as Megatron snarled, he blinked.

"You let them escape?!" He shouted angrily.

"Who?"

"Don't you dare, Soundwave showed me the footage." He hissed as Egg shooed the chicks back to their nest.

I muttered a little.

"What was that?" He was really fuming through our bond.

"They're nice." I repeated.

Something seemed to snap in him, 'cause the next thing I know, he was dragging me by the scruff. "Ow." I complained, his digits are sharp!

Then suddenly, we were at the brig. "Ah no, no, no. no." I shook my helm as he tossed me in a dimly lit cell, I landed on my aft.

Megatron hesitated at the doorway. He threw in some glow sticks before he left. Well that's nice, he remembers my phobia. I sent a quick message to Soundwave, asking him to take care of the Cyberchickens for a bit. And fix my door.

Where'd he take you? Egg asked.

Cells, I have glow sticks though, I'll be fine. I told her. The lights were still on, this was fine.

You think Megatron will come back and bring us to you? She asked.

Nope. I said, Told Soundwave to look after you guys.

We breathe fire, we are perfectly capable. Egg snickered.

Hey, I just did something selfless. I told her in realization.

Yea, they better have gotten some energon for your noble sacrifice. She agreed.

When do I get to come out? I asked Megatron.

I don't know yet. He said quickly and cut me off.

He doesn't even know when I get to come out! I complained to Egg.

Probably just till he cools down.

So a few days. I muttered and snapped a glow stick. I like glow sticks.

Cool.