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

Chapter Thirty Eight

The sound of water dripping filled the room as the man slowly gained consciousness. He realized he was tied to a chair and he furrowed his brow with confusion. He looked around slowly and saw a desk with computers. Across the room was a makeshift lab. He realized that's where the water was coming from. Though it wasn't water and looked like a black chemical. He looked at the ropes and found his arms were tied behind him. He had rope around his chest and some tied his legs to the chair. Where was he? He didn't remember blacking out.

"Ah our guest is finally awake." He looked behind him and saw Starscream. He kept his expression blank as the man approached.

"I apologize for having to... restrain you, but I don't trust you yet." He sneered as he walked over to the computer. He sighed quietly and leaned against the desk.

Soundwave felt someone behind him and he looked over his shoulder. He saw Hardshell and Arachnid on either side of him. He stared at Starscream again and clenched his fists.

"Where's the flash drive?" The leader asked and looked at his captive.

Soundwave tried not to show any irritation or anything. The fact that Starscream was trying to be like Megatron was bothersome. The man had no idea what their old mafia leader meant to the communication specialist. He had been like a father to him. Not the best role model but he was all he had in his time of need.

"Well? I'm not a patient man." Starscream snapped angrily. Soundwave stared at him blankly for a while.

"What?! I am not stupid. I can tell you're tied up. Hardshell get the flash drive." He muttered and glared at the floor. The man chuckled darkly and gripped the captives throat.

Soundwave kept his expression blank and stared the man down as he searched his pockets. Hardshell sneered as he found it and walked to the computer. Soundwave hung his head in defeat and listened to them snicker.

"You lose Soundwave." Starscream smirked and put in the flash drive. He waited for it to load and sat back in his chair. The screen loaded slowly then he furrowed his brow as a few notes played.

"When you try your best, but you don't succeed..."

"What the heck is this?!?" Starscream screeched as he tried to turn off the loud song. Soundwave kept his head low and smirked ever so slightly. His virus was working. He listened to Starscream yell angrily as the song played.

"When you get what you want, but not what you need..."

"Shut up!" He shouted and clicked random buttons. Hardshell walked over to try and help the leader. They worked at it a little and Soundwave had to bite his lip to keep from laughing.

"Stuck in reverse-" Starscream sighed forcefully as it turned off and worked on trying to get to the files.

"Now. Let's work together and see what exactly the police have planned." He said seriously as he sat down again and tried to act as if he was in command.

Soundwave kept his expression blank and looked up a little. He watched intently as he thought. He sat up straighter and gave an air of command as he stared at the other two at the desk. Starscream furrowed his brow and looked at him.

"What is it now?" He growled angrily and furrowed his brow. "You think you're all that but you're not." He sneered and stood up then walked over as Hardshell worked. He gripped the captives throat again and smiled wickedly.

"You're going to work for me and do everything I say." He sneered. Soundwave narrowed his eyes and acted as if he was actually going to say something. Starscream tightened his grip and smirked darkly.