(Transformers) Soundwave's secret

Chapter 33.

Soundwave's secret (Transformers)
Chapter 33.

Soundwave and her companions followed Jazz as they hurriedly entered the heart of the Autobot Communication center. She had told her team about the Autobots' request and they insisted on accompanying Soundwave. She was not keen on Rumble and Frenzy's presence but they could indeed assist if the matter required. Ravage was present in case the situation – or better say Autobots - became complicated.

When they entered, bots were hastily typing by the numerous rows of computers fulfilling the space, some were running through these rows with data pods in their servos, the main grand screens presenting grafts and numbers changing every passing click. Blaster stood by one of the computers, his servo leaning on the sitting bot's chair's back as the mech presented some calculations.

"I've never seen anything like that before..."

The Autobot Chief Communication Officer admitted turning to face Soundwave, some officers and members of high command that were also present: Ultra Magnus, Prowl, Red Alert, WheelJack and Mirage. Same as was Optimus Prime, "What is this virus doing exactly?"

"That's the thing. It acts weird. Breaks some defenses and stops."

Magnus narrowed his optics, "Stops?"

"Doesn't break further. Runs around like glitched, smashes defenses and rushes to the next, unfinished. We couldn't catch it – too fast. Mech, I'd admit its teasing us!"

"What is the worst outcome?" Prowl asked and there was a moment of silence.

"If it goes this way, will sooner or later break all walls piece by piece. But we have separate protection for different information and system units... Plus, I made some of the guys work on the damage. They are rebuilding the walls while we are trying to deal with the bug. Any changes there?!"

"No, sir."

"Space dust! Flipside, you and your unit, stop catching and try predicting the way it goes. Others! Speed up! We need to stop that glitch!"

"Soundwave?"

The optics of the command turned in her direction. Mechs' by the computer screens were now also aware of a newly arrived addition. Some glanced in her direction with suspense, others with interest, a number with a bit of fear. Soundwave was sure that no one had missed the irony of the ex-Decepticon Chief Communication Officer standing the middle of the Autobot Communication center. She used to face these bots – not personally – but through the virtual battels they had had. And now the assistant from her side was expected. The femme was fine to accept that reality but were these bots fine to except it too...

"Do you know what it might be?''

Soundwave stepped further, her optics scanning the reports on the massive screens. Lazerbeak transformed from her chest and climbed on her shoulder plate. The femme watched the changing numbers, the mechs watched her.

'Attacks and stops...'

That sounded like- Soundwave's form straightened from sudden realization.

"Soundwave?" but the femme ignored the call and her attention flinch in the direction of twins.

"What? We cleared the quarters before we left."

"Yeh. There was no info left."

Ultra Magnus watched the 'simbiots' and the understanding of their topics came to the mech's mind.

"Wait a second- This is your virus?!" He held back the roar as others exchanged looks but Blaster paused with skepticism, "Can't be, I've never seen her use th- Soundwave?" But the dark blue figure now still more than usual proved Magnus right. Blaster's optics went wide,"What!? Then why have you never used it?!"