Soundwave's Echo

Chapter 18

Sorry Sparks I know it's been a couple months and I'll explain after the chapter!

~Chapter Dedicated to swirlclaw~
For her inspirational comment!

Optimus frowned at the unmoving rock. He'd nearly crashed into it had he not swerved to the side at the last second. Some of the other Autobots weren't so lucky...

"Geez Bee I know you like speed, but I think you has a little to much there." Bulkhead groaned rubbing the dent in his side the young scout had left after slamming into him. Bumblebee let our an apologetic whine. "It's not entirely your fault, Bee. I just don't get why the wall is still sealed." Arcee questioned folding her arms and staring at the wall.
::Ratchet, this is Optimus. What's the situation inside?:: Optimus commed in a calm tone.
:: Optimus? I regret to inform you that certain events have transpired that require a complete lock down.:: Ratchet responded almost immediately.
::What caused this corse of action?:: Optimus questioned glancing back at the other Autobots.
::The minicons have escaped and abducted the subject.:: Ratchet sighed.

Everyone stiffened upon hearing the news. They'd been lucky to find them in alt mode seemingly unresponsive and were thus able to contain the cassettes with little difficulty. However now that all three were free inside the base it ment some problems. Least of all the challenge of finding them. Mini was in their name for a reason, with their small size it let them have access to several hiding places.
::How did the cassettes escape?:: Arcee asked joining the conversation.
:: One of the humans unintentionally released them from their containment unit.::

A collective groan of disappointment emitted from the guardians of said humans. "I hope it's not Miko." Bulkhead mumbled.

::Ratchet can you confirm which of our human companions is responsible for the minicon's release.:: Optimus spoke rubbing his forehelm.
::I don't think punishment is necessary for once. Each of them have felt the repercussions of this.:: Ratchet responded with a heavy sigh.
::They were attacked?:: Arcee asked concerned. The blue femme took a step closer to the still closed wall. Her posture suggested she was ready to blast the door down. Optimus held a servo out signaling her to wait.
::Are there any injured.:: Optimus asked.
::Nothing serious, a few bruises at most.:: Ratchet reported.
::Good. We'll enter through the upper roof entrance. Remain nearby.:: Optimus said before turning off the comm link.
"What do the minicons want with the subject Bumblebee brought in?" Bulkhead wondered scratching his helm. "Who knows, they've always been a weird bunch." Arcee sighed. "We have a part in these events. If proper warnings about the dangers the cassettes pose had been administered perhaps this could have been avoided. Either way, we must focus on getting inside and recapturing Rumble, Frenzy, and Ravage." Optimus instructed. The other Autobots nodded.

...

Echo stiffened as light suddenly flooded the room. Her eyes shut tightly before reluctantly opening. After a several quick blinks, her eyes adjusted and her body relaxed slightly.
"Guess that old mech fixed the controls were damaged." Frenzy mused looking up at the light fixtures.

"Hey! You still awake?" The mech she couldn't identify asked poking her helm. "Stop touching it, Rumble, we don't know what it is." Frenzy scolded. "Oh when are you one for caution?" Rumble scoffed looking away from her. Ravage narrowed his optics and tapped her pede curiously. Echo tried moving it away from the robotic cat and earned a growl in response. "You'd better not be trying to escape again." Rumble warned. Echo shook her helm. She doubted escape was even possible. Especially from three healthy mechs in an area she didn't recognize.
"Good! Because we have questions." Rumble said crossing his arms and looking down at her. "Yeah! Why do you smell like Soundwave!" Frenzy demanded leering at her while Ravage growled in agreement. Echo felt her nerves tingle with uncertainty. Slowly, she raised her servo to tap the insignia on her armor. The three mechs stared at her more intensely. "Are you...a minicon?" Rumble asked tilting his helm in confusion. "A skinny minicon." Frenzy snickered.
Again Echo shook her helm.
"Well what are you?" Rumble said.