Hidden Spark on Earth (TFP)

Chapter 67

Saphira was tense as Knockout held her while he walked towards the bridge where Megatron was waiting. She had no idea why he has requested her presence, she didn't really want to know why, but she hoped it wasn't for a reason like the autobot base. She certainly would not give that information up in a hurry. She was also worried that Airachnid might have said something to Megatron, in case it was the reason why he had asked for Saphira's presence. The girl was very worried as so many things could happen.

As they walk into the bridge, Saphira looked around as this was the first time she has seen it. The bridge was a long hallway with consoles on a slightly lower level on each side of a pathway that extended towards a large, glass window. She saw vehicons at the consoles, they were ignoring Knockout, Starscream and Airachnid as they focus on their task. Megatron was standing on a large platform, staring at some monitors and seemed to be deep in thought.

"Lord Megatron, I have brought Saphira, as requested," Airachnid said to him politely, bowing slightly as she spoke. "However, I come bearing interesting news. News Knockout will be more than happy to share with you."

Megatron glanced over his shoulder, seemingly confused by her words before he turned his body when he saw Saphira wearing an oxygen mask. He glared at Knockout with a growl. "What happened?!" He yelled, making everyone, except Airachnid, flinch at the fierceness of his voice. "I leave you alone with Saphira for at least an hour or two, and you bring her to me wearing an oxygen mask. You had better have a good explanation."

"Lord Megatron, I assure you that I had nothing to do with her sudden panic attack," Knockout responded as politely as possible. Megatron narrowed his optics slightly at him, not believing him. "Saphira only had the panic attack shortly after you had left the room. I believe telling her that the room she will stay in is being shared with you may have caused it. However, I am not sure. But my scan of her body indicated stress and panic, which would seem to be the reason for it."

Saphira glanced between Megatron and Knockout, she noticed the leader was no believing Knockout and the medic seemed to get nervous from Megatron's dark gaze. "He's telling the truth." Megatron blinked and looked at her in surprise. "I...I just...panicked. I am prone to these attacks, Megatron. It actually was good that he had an oxygen tank...or I would probably not be here right now."

Megatron processed her words while observing her body language. He was surprised she came to Knockout's defence. "What makes you so sure that I would believe you? I don't know what kind of words he told you to keep you quiet."

She looked at Megatron in surprise before sighing. "I don't, actually." He raised a curious eyebrow at her. "I am...uh...your prisoner. So why should you believe me?"

Megatron gaze remained on her for another minute before holding his hand out to Knockout. "Hand her to me. It seems the only one capable of even keeping an eye on her is myself, and soon Soundwave." The medic placed Saphira into Megatron's hand with the oxygen tank without hesitation. "Now go, I wish to speak with Saphira alone." Knockout bowed and turned to leave, though Starscream and Airachnid did not move. He glared at the two of them. "Did you not hear me? I said I want to speak to Saphira alone, now LEAVE!!!"

Saphira covered her ears, wincing slightly as the ache of her headache rose from the shrill intensity of Megatron's voice. Airachnid and Starscream flinch before they turn and leave, even the vehicons left as they knew better than to stick around and face Megatron's wrath. She stared at them leaving before gasping as Megatron turned around to stare out the window.

She felt a little awkward. She glanced at the window and back at Megatron several times until she simply looked at Megatron's face. He was deep in thought about something. She wondered if this is how he spent his days...thinking. That didn't sound very exciting to her.