Dark Soul

CHAPTER FIVE

"I always knew that humans were primitive and vile creatures... but this just proves my point.", the Second in Command sneers in disgust as he placed his servos on his back struts; watching the live video feed of the illegal fighting that their target of interest has been participating in. Soundwave zoomed the feed's visual to get a better look at the hooded figure's facial features but finding it difficult to do so. All that showed were the sharp dentas and the glowing red optics.

The silent mech stared intently at the screen until-

Pausing the video footage and then pointed a digit towards it, the lithe being gained the seeker's attention; causing his optics to widen in intrigue and confusion. It may be barely noticeable to the human eye, but to a Cybertronian's it was easily seen.

Some form of black shroud of electricity sparked around the human's small frame.

An ominous smirk slowly tugged at the skinny mech's dermas as a malicious glint appeared in his brightly glowing red optics, "My, My! What is this?"

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Crimson blood with a blue metallic tint landed onto the sandy ground in small puddles; as white mist escaped through clenched razor sharp teeth as Void panted for breath. Fight after fight, minutes turned to hours, the ravenette had won every round until she finally made it to the top. Each opponent that fought against her ended up a bloody broken mess as she gained new battle scars over her old ones; clothes torn and shredded enough to show the marred skin underneath. Though she didn't care...

She can either steal or buy more with the prize money she just earned.

This is what she's been doing for around ten years.

Fighting just to survive is all the horned woman has ever known; not knowing anything about her past.

At least some of the other children knew who they were before meeting their early graves.

She had nothing but her name.

Void.

Like, what kind of name is that?!

But now that name seems to fit the fair skinned female since that's all she seems to feel these days. A void like darkness that makes her hollow and empty inside; a burning flame of hatred causing her blood to boil for an eternity of suffering.

"And there you have it everyone! Once again, Void has brutally won this competition! Give them a big round of applause, folks!", the announcer yelled out through the megaphone; causing the spectators to maniacally cheer for the infamous champion. The ravenette straightened her postures and held her head up high in pride as she relished in the attention.

The only positive attention she seems to ever get in her pointless life.

Yet Void knew that this will only last until the hype is gone or until she participates in another fight; only being remembered for her ruthlessness and brutality. Not showing mercy for those who dare to challenge her. Though, they're not wrong..

Since fighting is one of the reasons why she hasn't just given up on life...

And a promise she vowed to keep no matter what.

Live.

To continue living a life when they weren't given the privilege to.

To find that missing piece that she once filled.

Heaving out an exhausted sigh as she stretched her sore body, Void limped out of the makeshift ring and towards the announcer to receive her prize.

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"Primus! They're more ruthless than a Decepticon...", Cliffjumper huffed out in a mixture between disbelief and disgust.

"Well, at least they finally finished after how long?", Arcee grumbled out before contacting Optimus through the comm link, :Optimus to Arcee.:

:Go ahead, Arcee.:

:Our target has finished up their fun. What are your next orders?:

:Continue surveillance in your vehicle modes until further notice.:

:Roger that.:

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After receiving her reward, the ravenette had started her trek back to the way she came.

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The sound of a car's engine sounded around the area; though the crimson hued woman paid no mind as she continued her journey. From the corner of her sight, she saw the familiar blue two wheeler and the red charger slowly drive past her and instantly became suspicious of being watched. Any other time, Void would shrug this off and blame it on her paranoia...

But not this time.

Exspecially when the review mirror of the motorcycle slightly turns in her direction.

Instinctually, the sharp toothed woman acted as if she hasn't noticed and acted casually. Void continued her journey through the passageway within the canyon slot; towards the direction of the cave she found earlier on. It's nothing too big and surely isn't no five star hotel, not like she's ever been in one, but a shelter is a shelter. As long as it protects her from the harsh elements, she's not complaining. Void placed her clawed hands inside her hoody's front pockets as she began to feel the cold sink into her sore joints and aching muscles; already feeling the fatigue of her recent activities and of using her powers.

'Note to self, find a secluded place to train.'

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"It seems this human isn't as special as we thought if they haven't noticed the Autobot pests tailing them.", Starscream hissed out in annoyance as he watched the live video feed from Laserbeak; though Soundwave thought differently. It has been a few hours since the hooded figure left the place they were before and the Autobot's have been secretly watching them from afar. The human's posture may seem casual and unaware, but the silent mech has noticed small details that could be easily missed to the untrained eye.

Like how their helm tilted to the side as if listening for any form of noise that stands out from the silent night around them.

Or how they crouched down and pretend to fix something on their peds but are actually placing their palms against the ground for any vibrations of pedsteps.

The lithe TIC's attention has been solely focused on this human as his interest peaked; feeling his minicon's own similar emotions through their master and servant bond.

If the Autobot's ends up gaining this intelligent and unique human on their side, Soundwave deduces that the Decepticons will have their servos full and gain unwanted setbacks for winning this war.

He won't allow that to happen.