The Sound Of Silence (MTMTE fanfic)

Chapter 14

My optics flickered as I slowly came online. I groaned when I shifted positions, feeling the stiffness in my neck. Maybe I could ask Nickel to get it ou-

Wait

I wasn't on the Peaceful Tyranny.

My help shot up and optics flew open, remembering yesterday's events and my choice. They finally adjusted to a bright room, currently absent of any people. I clicked at one of the medical drones going past but it just readjusted the blanket I was in and moved on.

But I didn't want to go back to sleep, I wanted to meet everyone, I wanted to explore this place! And...a part of me wanted to know who that kid was that died.

I wiggled out from the fluffy nest, stepped onto the berth, and stress my wings. But as soon as I launched into the air, pain sprung up around my pede and I squawked as I was pulled back down to the berth.

I shook my helm and looked back to see a chain connecting from the berth to around my leg. 'What the actual frag?' I thought, trying not to panic as I waddled over to it, 'Did they actually chain me up after I willingly joined sides?'

I frowned and stepped back, yanking my leg and the chain in an attempt to get it off but it was stubborn and just rubbed against my pede. Instead, it just made me do it more frantically as panic built in my mind, clouding my processor.

I flew into the air and pulled with all my might. The strain caused the bar the chain was attached to to bend a little but at the same time, it was also digging into my pede. In fact so much that I felt as though I was going to rip it off.

But I didn't care at this point. Pedes can be reattached and all I wanted was to get out of this! I squawked and gave another pull, clamping my beak together as pain sprouted up and the wiring in my joints started to tear and snap.

I didn't even hear the door opening behind me in my flurried attempt to get free. 'Woah now!' Someone said and strong servos clasped my wings together, stopping me from flying as he brought me closer to the berth, making the chain go slack.

I screeched in protest and tried to peck at the digits but instead, I heard a faint click and the metal clattered to the berth. I stopped as he ran his digits along my wing, 'See?' Megatron asked, 'You're alright now.'

He put me down while Ratchet hurried up behind him. He immediately crouched next to the berth and started working on my pede. 'I told you restraining her was a bad idea.' The gray mech said, 'Any pet coming from the DJD was bound to have reacted similarly.'

'Yeah well, I didn't want to take a chance with her.' The medic grumbled, welding my pede back into place, 'There was no way to know how she would have reacted.' 'I did,' Megatron said, 'I know how Tarn treats his crew.'

Ratchet finished and stood up, placing his servos on his hips and looking at me expectedly as to see what I would do next. I looked down and flexed my pede for a bit before looking at him and chirping in thanks and hopping over to Megatron who picked me up.

I perched on his arm as I watched the medic tilt his helm curiously, 'Interesting,' He said, 'She seems quite docile, especially around you.' Megatron smiled and rubbed my beak, 'I think you just need to give her a chance.' He said.

I clicked in agreement, ruffling my wings. The captain chuckled and waved goodbye to the red mech before walking out. 'Come on,' He said, lifting me up to eye level, 'You must be hungry.' I nodded vigorously.

He smiled as he walked to what I presumed was a refuel room or at least a bar. I looked up at the big yellow mech standing by the door, like a guard almost. 'Ten?' He said, holding his servo out to stop us.