Knockout parked and eyed the humans around him. He was worried about his paint job. That didn't mean he couldn't have abit of fun. He flipped though his radio channels. He didn't get why he liked rap, it required no talent but he loved the beat. He tried to forget what Bulkhead said. He wouldn't let Bulkhead get into Breakdown's head. He screamed "I have an ego and I'm perfect, so kiss my rims, Autobot!" but he was far from it. It was his biggest fear that some mech or femme would see the real him under the red paint job.

He watched Miko get out of school, trash talking into her cell phone. He liked her, she reminded him of himself. Miko had seen him enough times to know him a mile away. Her brain shouted at her to be scared but she just stood and drooled. Knockout smirked to himself at her reaction. Time for alittle fun, human. He mused to himself as he slowly pulled up beside her.

Miko: I think they heard your music on cyberttron
Knockout: that's a shame
Miko: when do you ride alone?
Knockout: you know, talking to yourself is the first sign of insanity
Miko: then make a holo dude
Knockout: wasted effort, my dear
Miko: then..you're my taxi
Knockout: huh? What ?

He didn't expect her to open the door and hop in. He was abit surprised but knew he had to move now. The cross walk lady was eyeing the car. He cursed her braveity and sped off. Miko eyed the inside with respect.

Knockout: I'm not the school bus
Miko: your loads cooler!
Knockout: uh..thanks..?

Knockout didn't feel like getting a dent from Bulkhead. He went into the desert and floored it. He loved speeding and he didn't think a cop would find him. She could be a tool and she could be useful but he had to admit she was rather fun. He pulled over and transformed into robot-mode.

Miko: aww
Knockout: tch..your abit fun,kid, but I'm not on your side
Miko: so..?
Knockout:Megatron is a nut job, he wont like it
Miko: then come to us, like Starscream did he's happier..I think he just needs time to adjust..
Knockout: do no harm, Miko. I'm addicted to malice and abuse. I'm not an Autobot
Miko: it's a shame..your too smart to be a puppet

Knockout looked at her. Him smart? Sure he was. Was he a puppet? Didn't he just agree blindly to anything Megatron came up with? Yes he did. He WAS a puppet. I'm smarter than that

Bulkhead: Knockout
Knockout: how nice of you to remember my name this time. Since it is NOT decepti-creep
Bulkhead: leave Miko alone
Knockout: she mistook me for the school bus, perhaps she is color blind?
Bulkhead: leave now, Knockout
Knockout: I wasn't aware you owned the whole road. Though I suppose being THAT big you kinda do in a way
Bulkhead: what Decepticon doesn't fly?

Knockout growled and took out his spear. He was sick of being looked down on for not flying. Bulkhead seemed to realize he touched a nerve as he pushed Miko behind him. He tried to stare the Decepticon car down.

Miko: don't do it..please..I know he said a mean thing..but
Bulkhead: Miko!
Miko: he was nice he gave me a ride..he even played killer music
Bulkhead: Miko, he could have killed you!
Miko: true..but..he didn't..
Bulkhead: go home, Knockout
Miko: don't fight..

Knockout eyed them. He knew Miko was right, he should just drive off. He didn't like Bulkhead, he was mad at him for making Breakdown think too hard on his orders. Miko was doing the same to him and he wanted to hate, hate was an easy emotion, so why couldn't he? He transformed in a huff and sped down the road. He would let Miko go just this once.