Wild Gypsy

Chapter 9: A Con Job

Chapter 9: A Con Job

While Megatron journeys to the North, things are becoming intense back at the clam. Starscream found this as an opportunity to become leader, since Megatron is gone for five days. The Decepticons except the TIC who still thinks Megatron is the rightful leader. He does his usual task but chose to ignore Sarscream.

He's ambitious alright. But not smart.

He may want to conduct a search party for his leader. His pets Laserbeak and Ravage nodded, agreeing to what their master wants. Those like Knockout and Breakdown would follow either way. So long as they get to do their jobs, then it is just fine. But, he will ping to the others except Starscream about his plan for the rescue. He may not like this plan but it was necessary. Even if it meant talking to the enemy.

" Soundwave!" the SIC's voice screeched. " Where are the coordinates I've asked for?!" He sounded afraid, as if Megatron's spirit is still here. The TIC smirked under his visor before carrying out his task.

Oh, his lord would not be pleased with this.

...

" Megatron is gone?" the rival Optimus Prime questioned the TIC slowly. He was elegant-looking with blue and red scales, his crest which looked like a crown. His navy blue wings were neatly folded on both sides.

Soundwave nodded. He didn't have to speak to explain the situation. He just brings up pictures from his visor which acted like a screen for others to watch. Plus, if Megatron does not return, Starscream will doom them all.

" Why should we help, Prime?" Bulkhead, the green wrecker grunted, He had no wings but his muscles made up for him along with the mace at the end of his tail. " All we know this could be a trap. You know how Soundwave is like!"

Some of the Autobots murmur with agreement. But the leader did not budge. He was thinking.

" Soundwave," the Autobot leader called him. " Do you know the reasons why Megatron disappeared?"

Soundwave again brought another picture on his visor. This time, it was an unconscious Ygritte. He remember knocking her out with the Resonance Blaster when his leader declared a retreat during the raid. The Autobots inspected the image with confusion. Megatron would not leave to chase after his prisoner. He then brought another image, this time the stolen Dark Star Saber. He allowed the Autobots time to put the pieces together.

" So Megatron went after her because she stole the Star Saber," Optimus concluded. " And this femme...Do you know anything else about her?" Soundwave answered by changing the image on his visor to a snowy wasteland. He brought up images from the book he showed Megatron of the North.

" Woah, Buckethead is heading North?" Bulkhead asked in surprised.

" He can't be going after her just for the Star Saber!" their only female member, Arcee told him. " There's more than just a theft."

The TIC still doesn't know if his leader had different intentions towards the Northern thief. He remembered watching him pace back and forth in his throne room, grinding his teeth in frustration. Almost as if he were interested in her. To him, Soundwave had no problem if she stays or leave. He had dealt with worse things in his life. Her presence would be indifferent.

He had a few conclusions for his master. Though, he'll have to travel North. Reason with this mutual truce with the enemies, so that they'll fight the North while he transport his master back to the clan. He just stared at the Autobots, waiting for their answer.. He could stand here all day if it meant getting what he wanted.

" Very well," Optimus sighed. The Autobots looked at their leader with disbelief. " We will help you, Soundwave. I also want to know what Megatron's reasons are. Maybe— Nevermind. Autobots, we'll have to rescue Megatron."

Several of them nodded reluctantly with their leader. Soundwave smiled under his visor. He knew he won the battle of persuasion. In the end, Optimus Prime decided to bring his scout Bumblebee, Arcee and Bulkhead to accompany him. The TIC will lead as he knew the location of the North.

" Primus I hope we don't become icicles," the green wrecker shuddered as if he's felt the cold already.

" Don't worry," Arcee assured. " We'll just blast the ground to keep us warm. Whoever that femme Soundwave showed, do you think he has feelings for her?"

The youngest member shrugged. He clicked and chirped in response. He's larynx is currently healing so talking would make it worse. He's curious about where this mission will lead them to. He also noticed only Soundwave and his pets were the one leading. He did not see anyone other than him from the Decepticons. All this trouble to get his leader back. He's impressed with the TIC's loyalty. If he were on their side, they'd be unstoppable.

Laserbeak flew ahead of them, Ravage followed through from the hillside. Soundwave followed his pets through the air. He does't have to look behind to see if the Autobots are with him. They have Optimus to assure them. Mentally, he was trying to understand the reason for stealing his master's Star Saber. One thing about him, he wants answers. All questions come with an answer. There is no such thing as a question without any answers.

And he was determined to find out. Because he was superior than the rest.