If I had Failed ~Book 2 to If I went to Bayverse~

Chapter 15.

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Predaking in beast form playfully chased after the young female Predacon, she ran in between the trees as a way to try and slow him down. And it certainly did a good bit, but he knew what she was doing. The male Predacon hissed and swung his tail through the trees, knocking them all down and proceeding to chase her. Springlock continued to run, but then Predaking pounced upon her. She yelped as she was then pinned down, Predaking hissing as he had caught her.

She giggled, "No fair! You knocked down most of the trees with your tail!"

He cooed and lowered his face down to hers, the mandibles upon his face extending. Predaking then laid down keeping his foot on Springlock, not allowing her to move. She grunted as she attempted to escape him.

"Preda come on! You're twice my size! Cut me some slack!" She giggled.

The male Predacon still refused to get off of the young rabbit Predacon beneath him, squinting his yellow optics. Springlock continued to squirm beneath him as Predaking then breathed a puff of smoke into her face, it made her giggle even more.

"Please, your Highness." She said playfully.

Predaking then lifted his foot off of her and transformed, offering his clawed hand.

"Was that so hard, little one?" He asked.

"Did you really want me to say that?" She asked as she took his hand.

"I only desire to hear 'please'." He chuckled.

Springlock rolled her optics as he helped her to her feet. Predaking chuckled as well, that was until he then noticed the scars on his smaller friend. His optics widened at the sight upon the large scar where her spark would be beneath, he lowered himself to get a better look. Predaking then seemed worried as Springlock did as well.

"Whose doing was this?" He asked, a growl in his throat.

"Um..." She was rather nervous.

"I will rip them apart." Predaking said harshly.

Springlock seemed to perk when he said that, a small grin upon her faceplates.

"He's been trying to kill me for I don't know how long. I've kinda lost track of time. But wait, why do you ask?" She asked.

"Because Predacons look out for one another. If one is hunted, we seek and dismantle." Predaking said aggressively.

"Well, hunting is his supposed profession. Although he failed to kill me 3 times-" She began.

"Who?" Predaking interrupted.

"His name is Lockdown, he's a bounty hunter." She sighed.

"Appearance?" He asks.

"Dark grey, green optics." She explained.

They discussed the matter as the sun had set by that point in time, their internal lights illuminated the darkness around them. Springlock had explained everything that had occurred up until that point, Predaking seemed rather fascinated and intrigued by her stories of the things she had seen and done. He didn't interrupt her at any point but he certainly asked questions, which the young female Predacon gladly answered. They laughed at some of the moments of her stories, and some others were mainly interesting.

"Quite fascinating, Springlock." Predaking said.

"Really? So you're not angry at such an explanation where millions of humans enjoyed you, the Autobots and Decepticons in a television show?" She asked.

"To be frank, I haven't the slightest idea what a 'television' is. But from what you say, many human sparklings and adolescents enjoyed us all. I find that to be more flattering." He explained.

"I'm considered an adult and I still enjoy it. The characters, the animation, the plot, and certainly the combat. Not to mention your universe's Megatron's death, which Bumblebee did with the Star Saber." She said.

"He certainly deserved it for annihilating my army." He growled.

"Once again, I'm sorry that happened. Oh shit, it's dark? We should probably be headed back." Springlock said as she stood.

Predaking nodded and transformed into his dragon form, sticking his head underneath her and throwing her onto his back. She yelped and giggled as he did so, spreading his wings. She hung on tight as he took off into the sky, letting out a shrill screech as he did so. They flew back towards Avengers headquarters, the moon reflecting off their armor. The building was just ahead of them as Predaking came in for a landing, he transformed and landed on his feet.

Springlock yelped as he was no longer beneath her as she then began falling, but the King was ready. He held his arms out and caught her bridal style, causing the little female to grunt. She nervously chuckled as he then set her down gently.

"You do that often?' She asked.

"No, first time actually." Predaking smiled.

She returned a kind smile.

"Heheh, about time you two returned. We almost came out looking for you." Darksteels voice came from behind them.

They turned their helms to see both of the younger male Predacons standing there.

"How long have you been standing there?" Springlock asked.

"The entire time, sweetspark." Skylynx answered.

Predaking hissed at Skylynx once he said those words, as he did when Darksteel had called her 'cute'. It truly seemed to get under his plating. But as for the golden rabbit Predacon, it made her smile a tad as it more than likely flattered her.

"Heh..well, I should probably be headed inside and getting to sleep. See you three tomorrow." She said as she walked around the side of the building, kneeling down and disappearing.

Once they could not see her anymore, she had then successfully shifted back to her human form fully clothed and walked inside. Predaking had watched her walk off with a distant look in his golden optics, both the younger males noticed this.

"You were staring at her." Darksteel stated.

"Hm? I certainly wasn't." Predaking looked towards them.

"You were, your 'Highness'. Now why is that?" Skylynx crossed his arms with a smirk.

"Can't I be concerned for a smaller Predacon?" He argued.

"Both of us are somewhat smaller than you, and you don't observe us in such a way." Darksteel pointed out.

Predaking turned and started walking away, "I do not need your ridiculous questions."

Darksteel and Skylynx looked at each other, smirking and quietly laughing.

"I believe our predecessor has a crush." The blue gryffin whispered.