Disclaimers: Transformers © HasTak, IDW. Wirejack © me.

Information High - 28 Wirejacks

Silly Wirejack

Jason M. Lee

"Uhm, if there's anyone on duty, please respond. This is Wirejack calli--"

"Wire?! Where the slag are you?! You've been MIA for over seven Terran hours!!" Hearing Jetfire's voice brought immense relief to the hacker.

"Chicago, sir. To be precise, on top of the Sears Tower."

Silence over the radio link for a moment, never mind the high winds still whipping around him and darkening skies. "This outta be good."

"Yes, there's a reasonable explanation as to why I'm stranded on top of the Sears Tower." Wirejack shifted his bulk carefully, mindful of the numerous cables and other delicate equipment surrounding him. "Just give me a second..."

"Explanations later, kiddo. First things first, you better come back to base."

"Uh... No can do, sir."

Confusion in the deputy commander's voice. "Repeat that again?"

"I can't warp back because..." Here, he hesitated.

"Becaaauuuse...?" Jetfire gently coaxed, mindful of his shy subordinate.

Embarrassment as he settled himself carefully a distance from the mechanical penthouse. "My wing-sword's somewhere several blocks south of the Tower, I think along the Chicago River's east bank. I was practicing close-quarter aerial and dodging tactics around tall buildings but I forgot to account in today's weather forecast."

Several strong gusts blew by before an exasperated sigh came from the space shuttle, as well hysterical laughter in the background. "Sit tight and try not to attract any more attention to yourself, Wire. I'm bringing Comettor with me."

"Copy that, sir."

"Why, of all places, the Windy City..." Red Alert's bemused tones drifted in before the line was cut off.

The modified F-14 couldn't help but giggle a little at the silliness of his situation and decided to enjoy the scenery of Chicago at night. It wasn't everyday he got to check out more of Earth's famous sights, what with Mini-Con searching, battling Decepticons, and making sure the computers were in working order.

Besides, he doubt his commanding officer ever encountered a tightly packed snowball straight in the face before.

A/N: Epona Harper had a "use this line" challenge, to which I picked "Yes, there's a reasonable explanation as to why I'm stranded on top of the Sears Tower. Just give me a second." Second inspiration was Nightwind's "Tower", using the same line and Fireflight.

If the disclaimers wasn't clear enough, Wirejack is a TF OC of mine. NO STEALING.