The Streets of Boomtown

Summary: A series of oneshots and ficlets following Prowl and his human partners Ray and Tom

A/N: First off…if anyone can think of a better title, go for it. My only requirement is that "Boomtown" be in the title ; ) . Transformers belong to Hasbro and Boomtown belongs to NBC (however little they deserve it for canceling a show as great as Boomtown). Secondly…all oneshots/ficlets are basically in the same 'universe'. With no further ado, enjoy.

An Extremely Sturdy Patrol Car

"Whoa!" Tom put out his hands instinctively as his partner slammed on the brakes and skidded to the side to avoid the truck that had just pulled out right into a police pursuit. He ignored the jolt from his seatbelt locking as he peered under the truck's load at the Mercedes. A black kid jumped out and took off running.

"Got 'im"

"No wait!"

"He's got a gun." Tom charged after the suspect as Ray called in their location from inside their patrol car. As he chased the suspect into a tunnel, he heard tires squealing behind him.

"And he's moving…" Ray dropped the radio in favor of putting the patrol car into reverse. The older car roared a bit as Ray accelerated and attempted to force the Mercedes into a handy wall.

"Five Baker Seven resuming pursuit eastbound Matatio."

"Pull over!" Ray didn't dare look forward as both cars picked up speed. "Pull over now." The Mercedes started pulling ahead and Ray risked a look forward before slamming on the brakes and skidding the old, trusty patrol car around. The maneuver cost precious seconds and the Mercedes was able to turn into traffic. Ray stuck to the perp's tail as the Mercedes bulled its way through afternoon L.A. traffic.

"Uh oh…wrong way down a one way road." Ray shook his head as he swerved around several honking cars. The suspect didn't seem to care as he skidded around the next turn into a parking garage.

Ray groaned as his patrol car slammed through the wooden bar, but ignored the new hood ornament in favor of keeping up with the Mercedes' hairpin turns. Both cars jolted over a speed bump.

"Five Baker Seven Control. I'm in the Westside Mall parking structure. Is the airship on station?"

"Airship involved in the rescue of Officer Turcotte."

"Rescue, what rescue?"

Any response was lost in the skidding tires as Ray slammed on the brakes. A four-door sedan driven by an elderly lady had pulled right between the Mercedes and the pursuing patrol car. Metal screeched as the patrol car thumped into the sedan.

"Are you okay?" Ray asked, focused on the fleeing Mercedes.

"Oh well, yes I'm okay."

"'K, can you back up your car, I'm chasing a very bad man."

"Well it won't start."

"I'm just going to squeeze past you." The patrol car plowed forward, shoving the helpless sedan out of the way.

"Oh look out, you hit my car."

"We're insured, fully insured," Ray called as he accelerated around the turn. "I hope we're insured."

The Mercedes sat abandoned on the top floor and Ray pulled in right beside the other vehicle. The big cop abandoned his trusty steed and headed for the mall entrance.

Inside the mall he headed over to the mall security guard and asked, "Did you see a kid come through here?" As the guard stared at him, Ray repeated his question. "A kid, did you see a kid?"

Before the guard could answer, a young man rounded the corner and immediately ran.

"Stop!" Ray grabbed the guard's stool. "Get up, get up." The officer sent the stool rolling and tripped up the runner.

"Get your hands out at your sides, don't even think about it." The young man froze and as Ray approached, gun raised, he added, "Now get your hands out slow where I can see 'em. Out at your sides, palms up."

"I never stole anything before in my life officer, I swear."

"What kinda car you drivin'?"

"I don't drive a car, I don't have a car. I took the bus."

"Took the bus?" Ray paused and reached down to search the kid, asking, "Alright what is you're so willing to get shot over?" As Ray pulled out the offending CD, he took one look at the cover. "Michael Bolten?"

"It's for my lady," the handcuffed kid retorted as Ray dropped the CD on his back.

"For your lady?"

As Ray and Tom walked outside the station, duty shift over and the case now in the hands of the two plain-clothed detectives, Ray spied their patrol car.

"One second Thomas."

"What's up?"

"Could've sworn I hit that lady's car hard enough to dent the patrol car."

Tom followed his partner to the car. The exterior gleamed in the light from the station and both cops stared at the polished surface. Ray ran a hand over the headlight, checking for cracks.

"You sure you hit her?"

"Well it could have been just a random jolt," Ray retorted.

Tom leaned closer and spied a very small nick in the headlight. "All I'm seeing is a scratch."

"Hmm. I guess, Thomas, that we have ourselves an extremely sturdy patrol car."

A/N: Trust me (wink, wink) this is indeed a crossover. As far as Transformers G1 is concerned, this is after the Battle of Autobot City (in other words, after Transformers: The Movie). As far as Boomtown is concerned…well those discerning fans of Boomtown should recognize the pilot episode. = ) And yes, I'm a shameless stealer of lines…nothing better than the original. *kneels down and begs* Please read and review