Ensconce Transformers Prime AU (Book 2) (Wattys 2017)

Chapter Eighteen

Bumblebee thought long and hard as he sat at his desk. He couldn't think of who he wanted on his team. He needed a team that could get places maybe the police couldn't. His eyes widened suddenly as he got an idea. He quickly started writing down a few names as he thought. After an hour of research, he quickly went to the office.

"I've got it!" He shouted as he burst into the room. Chief Burns jumped in surprise and looked at him.

"Got what?" He asked while the young officers sat down.

"The team. I know who to get for my team." He said as he smiled a little.

"Alright let's hear what you have." He said seriously and watched him pull out a list.

"First I want Jazz and Strongarm on my team." He said seriously.

"That's understandable." Chief Burns said as he watched him. He quietly wrote a few things down.

"Knockout because of his knowledge and medical expertise." Bumblebee said as he glanced at the computer. The man nodded slowly as he wrote.

"I would also like to recruit Fixit." He said seriously and looked at him. The man stopped and furrowed his brow.

"Who's Fixit?" He asked quietly and looked through the files of the officers.

"He was the survivor of the prison bus accident sir." He muttered. "He knows the most about these men, and I feel it would help us know what we're in for." He said seriously.

"He might not want to. But I agree with you." The chief said and wrote something else down. Bumblebee fought back a smile and glanced at the final name.

"I also want Grimlock on my team." He said seriously. Burns paused and furrowed his brow.

"The criminal in the hospital?" He asked as he raised an eyebrow. The young man nodded slowly and watched as he leaned back in his chair.

"You'll have to explain this one to me." He said seriously and furrowed his brow.

"Grimlock was involved in illegal street fighting. He actually didn't know it was illegal for a long time. Well... when the cops showed up I think that's when it dawned on him. He's a good guy and unfortunately... was easily misled." He mumbled and looked at the file. The chief stared at him for a long time then looked through the man's file.

"Why do you want him though?" He asked seriously before looking at him.

"It's... a similar situation with Fixit. Except on the other side of things. He was with the cons for a while as they did street fighting. He knows where they met and has street knowledge." He muttered and sighed forcefully. The room was silent for a while as he thought.

"There's.... another reason... isn't there?" Chief Burns asked. "But you're not going to tell me." He said seriously.

"No sir... it's a personal thing for him... I just know about it." He muttered. The chief nodded slowly and typed on the computer.

"This says that he was also charged with property damage. Hitting cars and such with bats." He said as he looked at him.

"Yes... that was with Knockout.... before he changed." He said as he rubbed the back of his head.

"The people that he hurt had him work for them until he paid off the damage. According to the judge." Burns said as he scratched his head.

"Yes sir... basically community service. After street fighting he was in jail for about a week or two." Bumblebee mumbled sadly. He stared at his hands as he thought about the man. He was genuinely a good person, just misled.