A story in blue and purple

Again, who were you?

A couple decacycles had passed. Megatron was a good boss, but still, the objective of his "company" was confusing. Why should he need scientists, a communications' expert, a construction team, flyers..? It was odd. But all of them trusted him. 

That morning something changed. For once in a lot of megacycles, Soundwave was on time. But their work wasn't. Everyone was outside, except of course, Megatron. 

Soundwave was patiently waiting, and Starscream arrived with Skyfire, who was eating a sandwich.

- Skyfire, how many times I've told you to not do that?! - The short said, annoyed, while taking a tissue out of a tiny box - Look at you! Your face is a mess! - Starscream gave it to his loved one, who cleaned around his mouth. 

Soundwave laughed behind their mask. It was funny to see a couple like that fighting for silly things. But deep in their spark, Soundwave actually wanted something like that.

Shockwave arrived too, a bit late. It was odd for him. He actually spend last night making some compounds for weapons. It was strange. Weapons? For what? He still did it anyways.

- What is happening? - He said, standing next to Soundwave, who didn't noticed him, and jumped from the scare. Shockwave noticed it - Sorry about that -

- I... I don't know - Soundwave said, trying to articulate some phrases - It..It was like that when I arrived -

A half hour passed. All of them were getting tired of standing up.

- Enough - Starscream was annoyed (more) and went to sit on a bench, that was on the block in front of them. Skyfire went with him and sat on the floor. He was too heavy and could make Starscream fly if he sat on the bench...or broke it in half.

Soundwave and Shockwave were left alone. 

- Your designation is Soundwave, right? - The scientist asked, and Soundwave nodded.

- Yes it is. -

- Why your creators give you such a name? -

Soundwave didn't know how to react. It was curiosity, or Shockwave was about to insult them? His name was almost the same. Shockwave noticed that. He saw Soundwave antennas move, one of them slightly tilt down and the other one was up.

- I'm a scientist, curiosity is my weakness. I wasn't mean to sound rude. I think I offended you -

Soundwave looked somewhere else. - I... - They couldn't explain. The doors opened. Megatron was there.

- Good morning, everyone! - He said with a big smile - Sorry for the delay, we have some issues. Minor issues, nothing to worry about. Let me introduce you... to your new work! -

The members of the contruction team pulled a curtain. Everything was shiny and clean. It even smelled nice!

- Now, everyone has a zone!! - While Megatron explained, the green and purple mechs who remodeled everything gave some maps with the zones marked the same color of everyone. - I think this way you should do a better job! Hope you like it! -

After some explanation, everyone went of their own. Soundwave ran away. Once again. Their office now was a full communications tower. Soundwave gasped, looking up. The tower was really tall. Their opened the mouth in amaze, their mask fell down, but didn't noticed it. Until heard some steps. Someone was coming!! In a quick move, Soundwave put their mask on. There was an elevator, because the tower entrance was up.

- Hey, wait! - That voice...him... again?! It was Shockwave. Soundwave prayed to Primus, it seems like this guy was always following them, that was kinda creepy. But it was unintentional. It just happened, Shockwave's new lab was in the first floor. Next to Soundwave's new tower. 

"Oh holy Primus...why you do this to me? " Soundwave thought . Despite their internal screaming, the blue cybertronian wasn't mean, no. Their creators didn't teach them to be like that. And waited outside the elevator, almost crying . Then got inside it, holding the door.

Shockwave came there. - Oh, my intention isn't bothering you, is just...my area is next to yours - He said, entering the elevator, standing next to Soundwave.

- I...know... - Soundwave said, with their robotic voice almost cracking. It was noticeable, despite hiding their actual voice. They was clenching their fists, trying to control their fear. "Primus help. I want my carrier, I miss my carrier, she could hug me and help me and I will feel better and-"

- Are you okay? - Shockwave asked, he had noticed Soundwave legs shaking, and their fists. -Did you take your morning ration? - Soundwave look seemed like they hasn't fueled their tank, or their energon pressure was low and was about to faint in any second.

- A...Affirmative -  They was lying, they was running out of air. Everything in Soundwave's system was about to collapse. Being with an stranger, it was scary. Soundwave had known several people, but being this close with someone that just met a few weeks ago, it was different.

Shockwave keep watching his coworker, while Soundwave was avoiding visual contact. Maybe Shockwave isn't a medic, but he knows some basic aspects in biology. He actually knew something was wrong. 

The time in the elevator felt like an eternity. Finally they arrived and each one went to their zone. That day, Soundwave learned to walk more faster, so that won't happen again.

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