The Wolf-Con and the Cadet

Chapter 15

Steeljaw headed to where Saberhorn was, all the while thinking about what Strongarm had said. He knows that it will take time and effort to earn her trust again, but he will do it. He's determined to.

"Hello, Steeljaw," Metalsound greeted.

"Oh, hi Metalsound."

"You okay? You're looking a little blue."

"I'm fine, just a bit out of it."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"I'm just trying to understand Strongarm. But I know it's gonna take time to earn her trust again and I'm determined to do it," Steeljaw replies in a low voice so no one can hear him.

"Trust is a hard thing to earn once it's betrayed. All you can do is give her some time and space to think."

"Yeah, you're right. Well, I need to be going. Saberhorn wants me for something."

"OK, good luck," she called after him as she left. She was going to have to check on Strongarm.

Unlocking the door, Metalsound made her way into Steeljaw's room, locking it behind her. "Strongarm, you awake?"

Strongarm turns around and looks at her, "Yeah, I'm awake."

"I brought you some Energon in case you didn't have anything yet."

"I haven't actually," she says as she sits up and takes the Energon cube.

"I'll have to take that when I leave. I ran into Steeljaw, he's upset but he also seems to be determined to win your trust again. Try not to be too harsh on him."

"What do you mean he was upset?"

"He just looked like he was defeated in a battle."

"Really?" She asks starting to feel bad.

"Yes, I know that you're still hurting but so is he."

"I know. It's just going to take time."

"I know it is. But you can't stay here, it's too dangerous for both of you. Give me a few days to think of a plan."

"Alright. What will happen to Steeljaw if the others find me here?"

"I'm not sure, but they won't find you," Metalsound replied as she heard the Mini-Cons working nearby. "I think I have an idea. Are you finished with the Energon?"

Strongarm gulps down the last bit before handing the cube to her, "Yeah."

Metalsound took the empty cube and headed towards the door, "Get some rest," she told the cadet as she left locking the door behind her. Strongarm sat there thinking things over.

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Steeljaw walked onto the bridge where Saberhorn was, "Yes, Saberhorn. What do you need?"

"You seem to be spending quite a lot of time in your quarters lately. Is everything alright?"

"Just fine. I find I can think better when I'm alone and lying down, I'm hoping it will help me figure out how to crack the code to the Decepticon Hunters faster," he says with a sense of coolness.

"As long as you can get them out that will be more than enough. Would you mind looking for Metalsound? I would like for her and Glowstike to get something. I know it seems odd to send Glowstike but she and Metalsound need to learn how to work together."

"I will look for her and tell her. Anything else?"

"That's all. Thank you, Steeljaw."

Steeljaw turns and walks out, he goes to look for Metalsound and Glowstrike to tell them the news.