Transformers Prime AU (Book 1) (Wattys 2017)

Chapter Thirty Eight

Rumors started to spread that there was a smaller gang that had formed. It had started with the mafia, but seemed to be slowly breaking away. They weren't a big threat, but they had to be stopped before they became one. They called themselves the Insecticons.

The night air was peaceful and still for once. An eerie silence settled over the city and the residents were almost afraid to even breath. The gang activity was quiet and no one dared go on the streets. The city itself had become a ghost town. A man smiled darkly as he looked at the streets below. He knew the city was on edge and terrified of what might happen. He knew, because he was the one that had brought the fear.

"Everything is going according to... your plans." A man said as he walked in the room. Megatron narrowed his eyes and looked over his shoulder at the door.

"You better have a good reason for interrupting my... pleasant mood Starscream." He growled angrily. The thinner man hesitated and cleared his throat.

"I um... the man that gave us information is here... again... you uh... wanted to see him." He muttered and looked over his shoulder. Megatron growled angrily and motioned for him to come in. The newcomer walked in as if he owned the palce.

"Megatron! It's so good to see you." He said as he smiled cockily. Megatron glared at the man and towered over him menacingly.

"You better have a good reason for being here Swindle." He seethed angrily through gritted teeth.

"Ah... yes... well... you asked... me to come." He muttered as he laughed nervously.

"If Chief Burns ever caught you here. I would no longer require your assistance." He said darkly and glanced at the far wall. The man followed his gaze and paled when he saw Soundwave standing there.

"I-I-I promise no one knows I'm here." He stuttered as he smiled nervously.

"How unfortunate for you." Megatron sneered as he smiled darkly and walked back to the window.

"The information you've provided in recent... how long has it been? A few months now. Hasn't been, how shall I put it?" He smirked and looked over his shoulder at him. "Useful." Swindle paled.

"What?" He asked nervously. "I-I-I don't just give information. I sell you things and find you what you want." He stuttered.

"Ah yes. But I have men for that and their prices are... more reasonable." He sneered as he looked at them.

"W-W-What are you saying?" He asked nervously. Megatron smiled wickedly and walked over to him.

"I'm saying that I no longer need nor require your help." He said seriously and some cons gathered into the room.

"Now you're m-m-making a big mistake." Swindle stuttered again. "I told you where to find Elita that was valuable information. I told you where they lived and about the raids." He said as the men grabbed him.

"I am aware of that. Once a dirty cop always a dirty cop. Or is it... a traitor. I have a feeling you've been working both sides. Depending on who has more money." Megatron seethed angrily and looked at his men.

"No wait! I know something else!" He yelled desperately. "I know the routes everyone takes!" He shouted.

"So does Soundwave." Megatron responded as he smiled wickedly and snapped his fingers.

"No! I'm not the rat! Someone else is! Give me time to find them!" He yelled as they drug him out of the room. Starscream watched quietly as he stood by the door.

"Starscream." The thin man jumped and looked to the other man. "I believe there was someone else that needed to speak with me." He muttered as he walked back to the window.