DeceptiKids

Polarity (Metal Attraction)

As the Decepticons quickly found out, humans were very fickle creatures. Anything from temperature to food, humans were diverse in their ability to handle it. It seemed also, in their interaction.

The Cons weren't sure what started it, but Tala and Alex suddenly turned on one another.

They were never malicious with eachother, but it was obvious there was some tension between the two. Tension that they didn't want to talk about. It was beginning to affect their work, Alex becoming more stressed and anxious and Tala becoming more distant and angry. Their guardians decided it was time for an 'intervention'.

Luckily, an old Decepticon weapon had shown up right on time. Breakdown had taken up the role of collecting, Knockout told him not to, he was still technically in recovery after the loss of his optic; it was massive trauma and he needed more time, there was so many things that could go wrong, but Breakdown insisted he needed to do this to make up for what happened. It had been Starscream to suggest he take both Tala and Alex, citing their knowledge of practical and theoretical physics. Knockout knew what he was up to, so he held his glossa, but he wished they could have it some other way.

Alex and Tala agreed cautiously, Breakdown had been uncomfortable around the children ever since the incident with MECH, he'd been getting better the past few weeks but... this was a big step, and not one to be taken without thinking it through. Breakdown assured them that he was fine with it, they weren't really humans to him, they were Decepticons.

"I need to do this, KO." Breakdown said, trying to placate the frustrated doctor.

Knockout sighed, "I'm worried. You... you need more time, Breakdown."

"Is that coming from my doctor or my conjunx endura?"

"Both, if it's enough to stop you from going." Knockout resisted slightly when Breakdown pulled him into a hug.

"I know how far I can push myself, Knockout." Breakdown bumped their helms together, "I'll be fine."

Knockout huffed, he knew how stubborn Breakdown could be about these types of things. "Fine, fine. You're cleared for duty."

"Thanks, KO-"

"But this time," Knockout pointed sharply at him, "You come back in one piece."

Breakdown smiled, "I always do come back, though."

"I heard Starscream talking about a rouge Decepticon arriving on Earth." Alex said, munching on his pre-mission snack.

Tala pretended she didn't hear him, but Daisy responded anyway, "Knockout and Breakdown mentioned that too, I hope they're okay."

"Who care? They're a rouge, it would be easier if the Autobots just killed them for us." Tala muttered disdainfully.

Daisy's eyes widened, "What's the matter with you, Tala?"

"I'm just saying maybe there's a reason they didn't show. Maybe they're like... an evil Decepticon or something!" Tala shouted, "I dunno! I don't trust 'em one bit though!"

Alex blinked, "You've... never even met them before."

"SHUT UP!" Tala screamed, "I know what I'm talking about, okay?!"

Tala stomped off, throwing the remainder of her food into her jacket pocket. The vehicon watching them just stared as she left, unsure of whether to follow her or not.

Alex sighed tiredly. Daisy looked confused and frightened, Tala had never acted like that before. Max didn't seem to notice and continued colouring.

"Great." Alex muttered.

When Alex arrived at the Bridge, Tala was already there with her enersuit active. She looked bored, but bored was better than angry, Alex supposed.