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

Chapter Thirty Nine

Soundwave didn't spend much time in that building. He got Blitzwing fixed up then took off with him. They thankfully got out of there just before the villains came to. They didn't stop until they were sure they were safe from them. Blitzwing panted heavily as he leaned against the wall and slid to the ground. Soundwave looked around and furrowed his brow. He made sure they were well hidden in the abandoned building. He glanced at the injured man and knew he had to take him to the hospital. But knowing him he would freak out at the mention of one. He stood near the window and peered outside as he thought.

"We... need to... hurry..." Blitzwing rasped weakly and coughed a little. "If... you want to be a hero... we have to stop them." He muttered. Soundwave furrowed his brow and turned to face him.

"Ah don't give... me that look Sounds." Blitzwing said seriously. "I know you... want to be a hero. More than you've... wanted to be a crook." He muttered. The silent man didn't say anything and looked at the floor.

"Why should you be ashamed?" He asked as he sat up straighter and winced. "You've always wanted to be like your brother Heatwave." He mumbled. The other man didn't respond as he thought about his words.

"But hey... what do I know?" Blitzwing asked as he smiled painfully. "I'm just a crazy dead man." He said quietly. Soundwave stared at him blankly then shook his head. He walked over and knelt by his side then examined the wound.

"No... you're just as lost as I am." Soundwave whispered. "You can change as well... we can be something better." He said seriously.

"Who's going to believe us?" Blitzwing asked as he narrowed his eyes. "Two crooks go out and try to stop the war. Only for people to think they're there to cause more pain." He muttered bitterly. Soundwave knew he was right. People wouldn't look at it as if they were helping.

"Besides... word on the street is you betrayed the mafia." Blitzwing said seriously and looked at him. "You  have a price on your head now. Shockwave is looking for you and sent people to find you." He explained.

"I had a good reason to betray them." The man said as he narrowed his eyes.

"Ya? Is that reason worth your life?" The crazed man frowned. Soundwave didn't respond and glared at the floor.

"Like I said Sounds... who's going to believe anything we have to say?" Blitzwing asked as he hung his head. They were silent for a few minutes then Soundwave looked at him as his eyes widened.

"I know one person who will." He said as he smiled slightly and pulled out his phone. "Heatwave will always believe me... no matter what." He said as he dialed the man's number and put it to his ear.

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Heatwave stared blankly at the smoking computer then glanced at the chair. They had gotten a tip to come here but it was empty. They didn't find anyone and he started to worry. What if they killed his little brother? And just when he was trying to change. The firefighter hung his head and fought back tears. He furrowed his brow as he heard his phone ringing. He pulled it out and stared at the blocked number. He furrowed his brow more and hesitantly answered it.

"Who is this?" He growled and listened for a moment.

"It's more logical to say a greeting, but I suppose you're more to the point." A fimailar voice said.

"Shockwave." His brother growled lowly and clenched his fists tightly. "What do you want?" He asked bitterly.

"I have a proposition. I'm sure you are aware that... our brother has strayed from his current life style." He said seriously. "Not only that but he has betrayed the mafia." He muttered with slight anger. Heatwave smirked cockily and couldn't help but feel a bit proud of his little brother. He was trying to do the right thing even if it was hard.