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

Chapter Twenty

A few days later Bumblebee managed to get them to stop arguing. They also started to work together. Sort of. At least they acted like they didn't hate each other. They got a call from someone saying that Underbite was loose again. He was in the park when they finally found him. He had a girl cornered and was flirting with her. She was terrified of him and whimpered fearfully.

"Whoa... he gets out of prison and the first thing he does is flirt." Strongarm muttered and rolled her eyes.

"Strongarm and Jazz get the civilians to safety. Grimlock distract him while I get her out of there." Bumblebee said seriously.

"Oh I can distract." Grimlock smirked crookedly as he punched his hand.

Before they could say anything he ran at the man and tackled him. Bumblebee sighed forcefully and went to help the frightened woman. The other two worked on getting people to safety. They didn't notice a boy and his older brother watching.

"Wow... this is so awesome." Sideswipe said as he smiled. Russell watched intently as the two men fought. Grimlock smiled crookedly as he pinned the criminal down.

"Did you miss me?" He smirked cockily as he kept him down. Bumblebee ran over with handcuffs and scanned the area.

"Get off me you scum." Underbite growled threateningly and wiggled a little.

"Nope. Not happening." Grimlock said seriously and shoved him down. Bumblebee managed to cuff his hands behind him. He and Grimlock pulled the man to his feet.

"I ain't going back." He growled angrily and rammed into Grimlock then Bumblebee.

He kicked the officer when he went down, making him cry out in pain. The criminal smiled wickedly and kicked the other man. He then jumped and managed to get his hands in front of him. He laughed maniacally as he took off running.

He glanced over and saw a small boy then headed over as he ran. Sideswipes eyes widened and he grabbed his brother as he took off running. Underbite gripped the boys arm and yanked him back. He put an arm around his neck and the other on his head. He faced the cops running towards him, turning his back to Sideswipe.

"Nobody move, or I snap his neck." He seethed and tightened his grip. The team stopped suddenly and looked at each other unsure what to do.

Sideswipe stared blankly as his mind flashed back to that day. Sunstreaker smiling at him before the explosion. Then he was gone. He shook his head and clenched his fists tightly. He grabbed his skateboard and smacked it over the man's head. Underbite grunted and stumbled as he let the boy go. Russell ran behind his brother eyes wide with fear and surprise. Sideswipe tackled the man and started punching him repeatedly.

"You won't take my brother!" He shouted and continued to hit him. "I won't lose another one." He seethed angrily through gritted teeth, tears of rage filled his eyes.

"Ah! Get this lunatic off me!" Underbite yelled as he tried to cover his face. Grimlock yanked Sideswipe off and held him back. The others cuffed the man and pulled him away to the car. Sideswipe calmed down then looked at him.

"Aaaah!" He said and jumped a way. "You're one of the fugitives." He said in disbelief.

"Yep." Grimlock smirked crookedly as he let go. "The names Grimlock." He said as he smiled.

The others walked over and spoke with the two boys. Mostly Strongarm lectured them. Russell asked what they were doing. They explained the best they could, then let Bumblebee take over.

"Wow.... you guys are lame." Sideswipe mumbled and rolled his eyes. "Come on Rus, let's get out of here." He said and the boy quickly followed.

"You're welcome." Strongarm muttered bitterly and folded her arms. She huffed angrily and pouted. Bumblebee sighed forcefully and led the others back to the car.