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

Chapter Twenty Two

Seven years earlier.

A man stared blankly at a few things in his notebook. He narrowed his eyes and shoved everything off the desk. He yelled angrily and gripped the edge of the desk then flipped it. He panted quietly as he stared at it and listened to chaos settle.

"You have your father's temper." A man said as he walked into the room. The younger man looked at him and glared darkly.

"Shut up Shockwave." He spat as another man stayed silent at the computer. The scientist stared at him blankly then went to the other man.

"You are frustrated because of the plan failing." He muttered and the young man glared darkly at him.

"Of course I am!" He yelled angrily and punched the wall. "None of them listen to me!" He shouted. "And neither of you have helped me at all!" He yelled and went to punch the scientist.

Soundwave was there in the blink of an eye and stopped his fist. The young man stared blankly as Soundwave stood in front of his brother. The silent man gripped his fist with his hand making him cry out.

"Megatron had a way of gaining their loyalty. He used force in some cases." Shockwave said seriously.

Soundwaves expression remained blank, he continued to tighten his grip on his hand. The young man grit his teeth and fell to one knee as the other man twisted a little.

"You can easily manipulate others if you learn how. Soundwave and I are going to instruct you on how to do this." He muttered and watched them.

"Ya? And how... is this going... to work?" He growled lowly as he narrowed his eyes. Soundwave twisted his arm quickly and dislocated the man's shoulder. He cried out in pain and the man let go.

"You have much to learn Steeljaw." Shockwave said seriously and turned to the door. "Soundwave will teach you how to fight, and I will teach you how to manipulate in speech." He said as he walked off.

"Noted." Steeljaw growled lowly and glared at Soundwave as he gripped his shoulder. The silent man stared at him blankly then gripped his shoulder and forced it back. The young man cried out in pain again and growled at him.

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Present day.

The street was full of chaos as a few gangs fought each other. They were seeking to control each other and become the top person. The new mafia leader. That is until Thunderhoof walked back into the playing field. Everyone knew him and feared him.

After Megatron had died, he slowly rose to power in secret. Easily gaining advantage of the lost mafia members. Four years after the incident, Thunderhoof gained complete control and had a few cops working for him. He was living the dream. That is until Clampdown turned him in.

The two gangs stopped fighting suddenly as they saw the man walking towards them. They stood up straighter and stared at him with uneasiness. He towered over a few and clenched his fists tightly.

"Alright ya yutzes." He growled lowly and glared at each of them. "I's in charge now." He said seriously. They nodded slowly, not daring to question him. He growled lowly and started walking to his new hide out.

"First things first, find me that sniveling snitch." He seethed angrily through gritted teeth. Some men nodded and quickly ran off to find him. "Seconds I want all yous idiots gathered so I can-" He stopped suddenly as he noticed their hide outs door was open.

A man no one knew was leaning against the doorway, arms folded. He was tossing a small rock up and down in his hand.

"Evening gentleman." He said and glanced at them. Thunderhoof narrowed his eyes and looked at the others.