Enter Dante, The Rev-9: Book 2: Revelations

Chapter 18: Legacy

3rd Person POV

Autobot Base

Dante leaned against the railing, playing cards with Katie while at the same time reminiscing about recent events. After returning to the base a few weeks ago, Fowler's men went to clean up what was left of Silas. When the rest of the Bots heard what had happened, well... only Optimus was able to fully contain his emotions.

Flashback Start

"—thought I was scrap," Bulkhead was recounting the story while Arcee and Dante leaned against a platform, the former having an arm around Arcee while Katie sat on the railing, kicking her legs.

"Then out of nowhere, Smokescreen came out and kicked Silas away," Bulkhead continued. "Dante joined the fight and engaged Silas. It seemed like Dante was going to win, and then Silas threatened Arcee."

Katie, Bumblebee, and Elita winced and glanced over at Dante while the Rev-9's hold on Arcee tightened protectively. They all knew how Dante could be protective, Katie more than most, and they could only imagine how he had reacted.

Smokescreen gulped and cleared his throat. "Right. Well, I'm new to this planet, and to war in general, but I can tell you that I've never seen something so brutal. Seriously, there was Energon everywhere."

Bulkhead shuddered. "Trust me. I'm no sissy, and I nearly turned away when Dante finished Silas."

"Well, what did you expect?" Dante challenged. "No one threatens Arcee and walks away with it. Especially Silas."

(A/N) That was kind of cheesy, you know.

"Shut up. And besides, you're the one writing the thing."

(A/N) Fair point.

Arcee rolled her eyes but smiled at her boyfriend's protectiveness. "You know I can take care of myself, right?"

Dante shrugged. "I know. But Silas crossed the line."

"Well, I think we all can agree that none of us should ever threaten Arcee while Dante's around," Jack spoke up.

Dante glared at him.

"Or ever," Jack corrected hastily. "Never would be good."

Dante grinned.

Arcee sighed and kissed him on the cheek. "What am I going to do with you?"

"Whatever you want," Dante replied. "I owe you after saving my aft from that satellite, remember?"

Arcee grinned. "True. That, and I owe you for saving my life again. I have a few ideas on how you can repay me, and how I can thank you."

Dante gulped. "On second thought, can I get a rain check?"

Arcee shook her head evilly and dragged Dante away, the latter sending a pleading glance toward the others and mouthing the word 'help'.

Katie shook her head. "You got yourself into this one, Dante."

"Katie, you're in my will!" Dante called. "Jack, you're in charge of my tombstone!"

Jack laughed, Bumblebee as well.

"It's funny...," the scout commented, "Dante can slaughter an army, yet he's terrified of his partner."