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

Chapter Thirty

"You mean...?" Arcee whispered and looked at the others. They were all silent as they stared at Smokescreen.

The younger brother wheezed weakly and winced in pain. His siblings just stood there in total shock, except Bulkhead who had been told already. Bumblebee looked at Brooke who was trying to make Smokescreen comfortable. He watched her quietly then looked at the others.

"If someone tried to kill Smokescreen because he found out about dad... that nurse could be in danger as well." He said seriously.

"Not to mention she's currently the only one who knows where Dad is even located." Arcee said quietly. She felt bad now for slapping the girl and chasing her away.

Bulkhead's eyes widened in realization and he walked out of the room. He had gotten Andis number thanks to Miko, and was currently trying to call her. He didn't want her to get hurt.

"Come on pick up." He muttered and bit his lip, he called about five times. She didn't answer and he sighed shakily as he hung up.

He wondered if he should tell someone what they found out. He didn't know what to do but knew someone's life was in danger. His father's, if he really was alive, and a young nurse that was determined to help their family. He rubbed his face in irritation then went back into the room.

"You look worried." Bumblebee said as he furrowed his brow. The others looked at him and Miko bit her lip nervously.

"I have good reason... Andi won't answer her phone... and no one else knows where to go to find her." He said seriously. They realized he was right and they all fell silent. What could they do?

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Andi looked around nervously as she went to the higher security area. She was worried about what they would do to Pete- Optimus. She had to at least locate him so she could get him out later. As she walked down the hall she heard someone singing. She furrowed her brow and looked at the solid metal doors. They had a small window that could be opened but not from the inside. As far as she knew. She got closer and heard the words to the song. The person that was singing was doing it slowly and sadly. It was actually creepy in these dark hallways.

"Ever since I could remember... everything inside of me... just wanted to fit in... Oh oh... oh oh..." the person sang sadly. She furrowed her brow not recognizing the voice and followed it out of curiosity.

"I was never one for pretenders... everything I tried to be... just wouldn't settle in... Oh oh.... oh oh..." he sounded a little bitter now. "If I told you what I was... would you turn your back on me? And if I seem dangerous,
Would you be scared?.... I get the feeling just because, everything I touch isn't dark enough... If this problem lies in me..." she suddenly recognized the song and looked down the hall. She saw a small light coming from one of the windows on the door.

"I'm only a man with a candle to guide me, I'm taking a stand to escape what's inside me..." He sang louder. "A monster, a monster... I've turned into a monster." She got to the door and peeked in to see Blitzwing. He was in a straight jacket and had his head bowed as he sang to himself. She furrowed her brow as she watched him.

"A monster... a monster and it keeps getting stronger." He said with a sinister tone. He slowly looked up at her and smiled wickedly. Her eyes widened in surprise and she stepped away from his view. She suddenly had a horrible feeling form in the pit of her stomach.

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The room was eerily still as they all stared at their possible new leader. He furrowed his brow as he paced the room and thought. A woman lazily poured some chemicals together as she waited. She was the leader of the gang and they wouldn't move unless she said. None wanted to face her wrath. She swirled the liquid slowly in her vial as she stared at the pacing man.