After several hours of almost continuous searching, Soundwave finally managed to detect the Decepticon's signal. The blue mech called the rest of the crew to the ship.
"Did you manage to find him?" Knockout asked excitedly
// I found / Someone // the signalman answered // The chance is small //
"But it's not zero" Bumblebee reassuringly put the manipulator on the medic's shoulder
// Right // agreed Soundwave // I'll go exploring / If you'll let me //
"Are you sure it's safe to go alone?" the leader asked
// I'm not alone // the Decepticon pointed to his minicons
"Does this mean that we are no longer punished?" Ra asked, still on the shoulder
// I'll think about it // said the spy
"Okay..." Bee sighed "But be careful and, if anything, better step back"
// Of course / Don't worry about me //
The signalman nodded and headed for the earth bridge. He activated the portal and then disappeared into the green vortex. The lieutenant went to the Alchemor terminal to monitor the signals of Soundwave and another Decepticon.
Suddenly, he received a message from a spy, opening which a broadcast from the mask of a blue mech appeared on the screen. The silent Decepticon walked through the dense forest, looking around. When he came to the edge of the forest, he saw the escaped criminal, who turned out to be Swindle. The arms dealer pointed the blaster at the unexpected guest, but quickly lowered it.
"Soundwave?" Swindle said in surprise "I thought Autobots were roaming around here. It's been a long time since I've heard anything about you" he began amiably "So you were also imprisoned on this damn ship?"
// You can say that // Soundwave nodded // Although I didn't expect to meet you here //
"Is that how?" The yellow-purpul mech chuckled, "Maybe you can tell me who you're looking for. Suddenly I saw him."
// Why such generosity? // the spy asked suspiciously // Know that I don't have any money! //
"What does money have to do with it?" the merchant was falsely indignant "But yes, I would like to ask you for something... Quid pro quo, so to speak..."
// Spit it out / I don't have much time // said the blue mech
"Okay-okay" Swindle raised the manipulators in a peaceful gesture ""Time is shanix," as they say. I need energon. But don't tell me you don't have it, I can see that you have one, two, three..." he began to count the minicons "There are six passengers sitting, and they are clearly not functioning at your expense."
// I have / Energon // the signalman replied // But I need something else / Show me the product //
"What kind of product?" asked the yellow-purpul Decepticon "I was in prison. I don't have anything at all!"
// Lies // declared Soundwave // I repeat once again // he leaned towards him // I don't have much time //
"Hey, cool down, Wave" Swindle took a couple of steps back "Well, I really have something, but you have to understand that I didn't get this thing so easily and..."
// Swindle / Stop pulling the wool over my eyes! // the signalman approached him
"Of course, I didn't quite understand what you were talking about, but it sounds threatening" the merchant smiled nervously "Wait, I'll get it now..."
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A dubious ally
FanfictionWhen Bumblebee got stuck on Earth with Strongarm and Sideswipe, the first thing he did was instruct Fixit to rebuild the earth bridge on Alchemor so that it would be easier for them to catch the escaped Decepticons. To his surprise, the minicon quic...
