Transformers: Honor and Loyalty

Chapter 4: Magnus' Team

[Autobot Base]

Before anyone knew it, it had been two days since Ultra Magnus and Moonracer had arrived on Earth, and they had no update if Deadlock had arrived yet.

The two took the time to not only learn about their new home and how to operate in it but also managed to scan new Earth forms for themselves, Magnus a semi-truck and Moonracer a sleek sports car.

Magnus also brought his ship to the base so he and Wheeljack could make repairs on it. While Magnus and Wheeljack are busy, Moonracer sits outside one of the hangers chatting with Mirage, Arcee, and Bumblebee, the new name being a bit of a surprise as when Moonracer last saw him, he was called B-127. Mirage also told Moonracer M-196 now went by Mayfly, which was also a bit of a surprise.

The three are telling her stories of what's been going on with them, but one thing stuck out to Moonracer. "Hold on, I was told that we were not supposed to make contact with humans." Moonracer said in a confused tone. "So why are you talking about making human friends?" Mirage was about to answer, but Arcee beat him to it.

"That was the general idea, but someone," She shot a glare at Mirage, "Dragged a human into our situation of his own accord."

Mirage threw his arms up in frustration with a loud groan. "How many times do I have to tell you," he cried in annoyance, "I wasn't the first to break that rule! Mayfly technically was! She crashed right next to a chick named Robyn! And my dude, Noah, was in the car when the call came out! And if I remember correctly, us making human friends ended up helping everyone out, or there wouldn't be an Earth today!"

Next to them, Bee rolled his optics before he spoke up. "Still...against...Orders. Mine was...accident, too. But...I had...no memories." Moonracer turned to the young scout. He had explained what happened to his voice, and while Moonracer found his replacement with the radio and various recordings amusing, she still felt sorry for him.

Mirage was still going on about what had happened with Unicron and the Maximals (who visited the Autobots occasionally) when Arcee suddenly stood to attention. "Commander Magnus, sir!" The three other Autobots all snapped to attention as well, though not as quickly as Magnus would like.

Moonracer had noticed in the last two days that her mentor had an effect on the Autobots. When she first arrived, they were a bit more relaxed. But after Ultra Magnus returned, Moonracer saw everyone being a little more military. Yes, Magnus is very strict about military protocol, and truth be told it was one of the things Moonracer respected him for. Even so, it was clear the Autobots here haven't had that kind of enforced protocol in a while.

"At ease." Magnus replies, and the Autobots relax a bit. He then turns to Bee. "B-One Twenty... apologies, Bumblebee, any luck on discovering where the Decepticons are hiding?"

Bee took a second before answering. "Afraid not, sir"

Magnus stared at the scout, a little put off by how he replied. Moonracer stepped in on Bee's behalf. "Bee was just explaining how he had lost his original voice box to a Decepticon, sir. The car radio is the best he could do, given the circumstance."

Magnus' stern expression softened at the explanation. He knows all too well what it's like to lose part of yourself. His prosthetic right hand is proof of that. "I'm sorry that had to happen." He spoke in a softer voice than he normally did.

Bee nods, hand briefly touching his throat. "Thank you, sir. I appreciate it."

At that moment, Mayfly comes up to the group, her leg still limping a little, but less than a few days ago. "Sir," she salutes and looks up at Magnus as he turned to face her. "We just got word on where Deadlock has landed." Moonracer and Magnus share a look before facing Mayfly.