Code of Loyalty (A Drift X OC Fanfic)

Chapter 16 - Rung

Hina, Rewind, and Swerve took a space walk along the side of the Lost Light, heading towards the window of Rung's office. When they reached it, the three of them took a peek inside, seeing Fortress Maximus aiming his gun at the two hostages.

His voice could be heard slightly through the glass, it was muffled, but Hina could have sworn she heard him say, "Looks like it's going to take a death to send us on our way. Do I have a volunteer?"

"Uh oh..." She gulped.

Whril waved his hands in the air while it appeared Rung tried to calm Maximus down. It was kind of strange though, looking like he was having a spaz attack.

"Rodimus? We're outside Rung's window. I can see Fort Max. Now what?" Rewind asked over the inter-com.

"As we discussed earlier. You can use your Rivet Gun. It doubles as a laser." Rodimus replied.

"And-And you really want me to shoot him?" Rewind asked with surprise.

Hina tensed a little bit. Fort Max say be acting all bad now, but it doesn't really seem like his fault. He's going through some rough times and clearly the Garrus 9 event seemed to take a number on him.

"Don't worry. When the plexiglass breaks, a reserve pane will automatically seal the breach." Rodimus explained.

"Is Chromedome there? I'd really like to speak with him." said Rewind.

"Just take the shot." Rodimus ordered.

"I'm wounding him, right? Rodimus, you want me to WOUND Maximus, yeah? Not kill him?" Rewind asked for clarification.

If Hina was still human, she'd be holding her breath right now. She didn't want Fortress Maximus to die. Not after he rescued her and the other back on Delphi from those two Decepticons.

She sighed in relief when Rodimus spoke through the inter-com, "Wound him, but make it count." He said.

Rewind armed his gun, getting into position as he aimed it at the window. "Wait a minute-" Inside the office, a figure moved. "Max just moved behind a pillar."

"We've lost our line of sight." Hina added.

"We need to get Max away from the hostages and into the open." said Ultra Magnus.

"Agreed. Rewind, give Swerve your gun and get on your knees." Rodimus ordered.

The two mechs did as they were told, Rewind handed Swerve is gun as he got into position. Rodimus ordered Rewind to do something else, but she didn't quite catch what he said over the inter-com.

Rewind activated his camera, displaying an image through the window and into Rung's office. It was a photo of a tall, menacing looking Decepticon.

"Wait... isn't that-?!" Hina began.

"Okay, you're right! The projection's thrown him." Rewind interrupted.

"Swerve?" Rodimus called.

"I think he's in my sights. You realize I'm not that good of a shot right?" Swerve reminded.

Hina looked through the mirror as Fortress Maximus looked just absolutely traumatized by the image of the Decepticon known as, Overlord. The one that did him so much harm. He collapsed on all fours as Rung tried to give him comfort.

Hina placed a hand over her mouth, trying not react. She was really starting to hate this plan. Using someone's fear against them? It just seemed so cruel!

"Take the shot Swerve!" Rodimus ordered.

"What? But Max has stopped!" Hina perked up.

"Yeah, till he starts again! Now, Swerve, shot!" Rodimus commanded.