Optimus Prime's unusual Charge

Intervention

Obviously it wasn't the boy; I think, at least...but "What's Rafael's favorite Toy car doing in here?" then I remembered: The boy was looking forward to showing me what he and Bumblebee had added to their personal Racetrack project!

"Zucky? Zucky, can you hear me?!" I heard the boy's voice calling my name from afar.

"Yes, of course! But can you hear me?" I answered.

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"Yes! Yes we can! We're gonna get you outta there, you hear that?" The boy excitedly answered.

The humans cheered as the bots were elated, at least there's some progress in the right direction.

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I was going to pick up the car to have a closer look, as it came a bit closer, but suddenly...

*CRASH!* There was this incredibly loud noise that came from behind me! It was as if there was a wall there and something ran into it with immense force!

*GASP!* I yelped loudly and jumped several feet ahead because of it, and the tiny vehicle zoomed into my direction in a hurry before hiding behind my form.

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"WAAH!" Raf who was sitting right next to the dragon, trying to get through to her, got spooked when she yelped and fell over from fright.

"What happened?!" Ratchet asked frantically.

"I dunno, but something spooked her. Must be Knockout again!" The boy answered.

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When I saw the car's reaction, it dawned upon me that this wasn't part of whatever this thing is supposed to represent. It seemed to be fearful of the loud noise as well. Which means...

*THUD! THUD! THUD-THUD!* "Uh-oh..." I hurried and snatched my possible new friend in whatever this place is supposed to be and bolted as fast as my human legs could manage!

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"Zucky, what's happening?!" The boy hurriedly got up and continued. Zucky didn't answer. "Please, stay with me Zucky! Follow my voice."

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I couldn't see what was going on behind that wall, but it could be no other than the crazed Con medic! As I was running, the tiny vehicle was trying to get out of my grip, so I let go and as soon as it landed, it sped up ahead of me before turning around.

["I've probably lost all sense at this point, but..."] "Follow you?" I asked.

*Beep-Beep!* "I'll just take that as a yes..."

When I got near enough, it turned around and disappeared behind what I can only assume was another wall. I followed suit just as the 'wall' that was taking a beating, seems to have given way to the pounding!

"Knock-Knock!" *CRASH* "Oh, Honey...I'm home." I hear the red bot say in a mock greeting, clearly laced with acid.

I could feel the color drain from my face again as my mind keeps jumping back to the merciless torture I've endured. My vision darkening, my blood running cold, my body sweating from the fear. I start trembling as I begin curling up again; I'm having trouble breathing. Holding onto the car tightly to prevent it from moving; its whirring sound could attract Knockout's attention after all.