Title: The Sweetest Sound
Genre: Friendship
Rating: T for some strong language
Short Summary:
For a Master Spy like Soundwave, observing and gathering information should have been easy. But how is it that She could make it look hard for even him?
Chapter One:
DJ Max
Song Used: Come On Over-Christina Aguilera
This was completely out of ordinary for him to do. No one would ever believe him or anyone else if they found out he was doing this. Of where he was at in the first place. They would never believe it for a single second.
But here he was, doing as what was asked for him to do. He was sitting at a counter, waiting to meet Greg's informant on Dirge Xander. And ignoring quite a few stares he was getting.
When Soundwave first heard from Greg that the only place he could get in touch with his informant, Max DeNaro, he didn't think much on it. He just stated, blankly as usual, that he would go meet the person. Of course, how did he know things would turn out like this. And of course, again, why was Greg snorting with such amusement when he said he would meet his man, Max?
Before going into the dance club, The Vanity, Greg had asked to see what Soundwave looked like as a human. And when Soundwave showed him the basic human look that most of the Decepticons took. A tall, lanky man with a bored look on his face with a brush like mustache and buzz cut hair style.
The look on Greg's face told Soundwave he did not approve.
"Okay, we gotta change your look. That is so not you." Greg said grimacing before giving examples of how he would see the large Decepticon. And came up with something all right.
Soundwave now took on the look of a rather tall, but well built man with black, somewhat graying shaggy hair, yet had a real good look about him. His eyes were nearly black with a red tint but it suited him just fine. He wore a black t-shirt and somewhat form fitting, slightly baggy wranglers and black boots. He looked completely out of place with a blank look on his face as he sat at the counter, looking around, waiting patiently for Greg's friend.
Greg had told Soundwave that DJ Max was doing a job at The Vanity and that he was expected to be sitting at the bar, waiting. So for the past hour, that was what he was doing.
Then someone slid onto the stool next to him, making him look up.
"Hi there, handsome."
Soundwave looked at the woman smiling at him and he stared.
She was a lovely femme, for a human. Her skin a rosy tan color with tattoos on her arms. She had curves to kill which was shown off well with a rose red corset top and black leather pants. Her hair was a pale blonde with pink highlights in the underside, which was pulled back in a tight bun. She had a few piercings in her ears and her eyebrow. She was definitely a wild one. Something that never interested the Spy Master.
And...yet, Soundwave couldn't help but stare at her. He didn't understand the feeling he was feeling now. That was something that never happened before. He always understood everything. He was the master at understanding everything.
So why didn't he understand why his spark suddenly whirled in his chest?
"Oohh. You are a quiet one, aren't you?" The woman asked almost teasingly. She shrugged as if she didn't mind. "All right. I get it. So I'll talk. The name's Max Tanner. If I am guessing right, you're Mr. Wave, right?"
Soundwave had to take a double look and even replayed what she just said. "DJ Max?" He asked quietly.
The woman, Max grinned as she met his dark and red eyes. "Got it, silent guy. Greg said you wanted to talk about something. But before I do tell you anything, ya gotta tell me your name, handsome." She said coyly.
Straightening and looking for all business, Soundwave gave a sharp nod. "Designation Soundwave." He said quietly not wanting anyone to overhear.
Max huffed but looked amused. "Y'know, that would be a great DJ name. You into music? You look like you'd make great music, handsome. You a DJ?" She asked before looking to the bartender. "Scott, Sex on the Beach for me and my date here."
Soundwave straightened but shook his head. "Negative. I don't consume ethanol based properties..." he was saying.
Max laughed softly as she waved Scott to continue, who really hadn't been paying attention to him in the first place. "You are definitely how Greg said you'd be. Lighten up, handsome. If you don't at least have a drink in front of you, people are going to wonder what you're doing here. And chicks are already digging ya, wanting to take you home. See?" She said pointing over his shoulder.
Frowning, and not understanding her meaning, Soundwave looked over his large shoulder and found that there were human femmes watching him. He briefly recognized the looks they were giving him as something of lust and it made him want to shudder. He did not want to deal with something like that. He turned back to Max. "I see your inquiry. I will at least have the ethanol..." he was saying.
"It's call bitch beer, hon. Not ethanol. Humans will look at you weird if you say it like that." Max said with a wicked grin.
Soundwave blinked with a hint of surprise. "I...do not understand how you are aware..."
"You are making it very obvious by the way you're talking, sweet silent man." Max said grinning before she leaned over and placed her mouth very close to Soundwave's ear, making him stiffen. "Plus Greg warned me. He also told me that you thought I was a guy. I would normally think that was an insult but, you are new to this whole interaction thing with my kind. So I won't hold it against you." She pulled slightly away still smiling. "Now, music. Do you like music?"
For a moment, Soundwave hesitated. This was not something he was used to. He didn't have casual conversations with anyone. Not even with his fellow Decepticons. So why was this femme trying to?
Well, he figured he would humor her a little. So he nodded. "Affirmative. Some of this world's sound bites are pleasant to listen..." Soundwave was saying.
"You are doing it again, hon." Max said laughing before taking the glass the bartender set down next to her and taking a long drink before she casually set a hand down on Soundwave's arm, making him stiffen again. "Hey, relax, big guy. I won't bite, unless you ask me to." She teased.
"Inquiry: Assume business information." Soundwave grumped, though he was wondering exactly why his holoform was tingling like it was doing with this femme touching him.
Max rolled her eyes but laughed as if amused. "Oh, you really are a tough one, aren't you? I guess I better lighten you up first." She stood up, making the Spy Master look at her curiously. She smirked at him as she placed her hands onto her waist as she backed up. "We will finish this convo in a moment, handsome. But first, you are going to sit back and relax and enjoy yourself before we get down to business. She said before turning away and walking off into the crowd.
Now Soundwave felt a wave of irritation and impatience. He didn't have time for this. He needed the information that DJ Max had on Dirge Xander.
Suddenly the lights in the club died down and the dancing crowd began to cheer as strobe lights began flashing onto the stage. Loud electronic music began to boom throughout the entire club, catching Soundwave's attention. He frowned, listening to it before looking around as someone began talking.
"Hello, Club Vanity!" The sound of DJ Max's voice coming the stage, tearing Soundwave's attention to where she was. He found her on the stage behind a large keyboard and electronic box. She now had a mic head set on. "We got more of me tonight! Get ready to party it out all night long!"
Then she began to play a really upbeat song, making the entire club go wild.
"All right! This song is for the big, silent hottie at the bar!" Max said before she burst into song, even as Soundwave stiffened at the sudden attention as a few eyes turned towards him.
Come on over, come on over baby
Come on over, come on over baby
Come on over, come on over baby
Come on over, come on over baby
Max actually began to sing the song while putting a remixed sound to it in a little more electronic way. The whole crowd seemed to love it. They were dancing and jamming to it while Soundwave remained stiff as ever, even when Max seemed to put her song on a loop to keep playing while she danced her way off the stage, allowing herself to fall right off and the crowd caught her and set her down.
Hey boy don't you know
I got something going on
I've got an invitation
Don't you keep me waiting all night long
I know, you know, so baby don't
Pretend you won't, keep me guessing if you
You will or you won't
Don't wanna play that game with you baby
Said listen to me
She sang and danced her way across the floor with others until she was right next to a very stiff Soundwave. He only grew stiffer when she practically used him as a dancing pole, singing all around him and caressing his shoulders. For one mech who never expressed his emotions, Soundwave couldn't help but stare at Max as if she was crazy, but in a good way. Her touch was definitely leaving strange tingles in his holoform and leading straight to his real form.
All I want is you, come over here baby
All I want is you, you know you make me go crazy
All I want is you, now baby don't be shy
You better cross the line
I'm gonna love you right
'Cause all I want is you
Come on over, come on over baby
Ohh...yeah yeah
I'm not just talking
About your sexuality (your sexuality)
But I can't help myself
When you put your hands on me
Ooh oh, ooh
It's paradise, when you and I
Get close, get tight
One on one I wanna, go all, all night
I wanna play that game with you baby
Listen to me
All I want is you, come over here baby
All I want is you (oh oh), you know you make me go crazy
All I want is you (yeah yeah), now baby don't be shy
You better cross the line
I'm gonna love you right
'Cause all I want is you
Come on over, come on over baby [2x]
Ohh...yeah yeah yeah yeah
Don't you wanna be the one tonight
We could do exactly what you like
Don't you wanna be just you and me
We could do what comes so naturally
I got a thing for you
Got my mind made up (yeah)
And I'm serious, never been more baby
I'm sure that it's real (so sure)
And it's right here, uh come on
Anyone who was even walking past the huge Mobile Command vehicle outside jumped when it began to shake.
And inside Soundwave, his subunits woke from their bored recharge, feeling their master shuddering. They were definitely surprised by his reaction. Frenzy and Rumble looked at one another before quickly accessing their link to their master and snorting with laughter when they saw what kind of predicament Soundwave even was in.
Come on, come on, come on, over [6x]
Oh oh oh, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You give me...
What a girl feels, what a girl likes
What a girl needs, what a girl wants
All...I...
All I want is you
Ohh, ohh baby
All I want is you, oh you make me go crazy, oh oh (woo)
All I want is you, now baby don't be shy
You better cross the line
I'm gonna love you right
'Cause all I want is you
Ohh, ohh, yeah...
All I want is you, you make me go crazy, you
All I want is you, now baby don't be shy
You better cross the line
I'm gonna love you right
'Cause all I want is you
Finally Max ended the sound as she had a hand on Soundwave's shoulder before leaning forward and kissing him on the cheek.
Soundwave could not stop himself from growing so stiff that his back was ramrod straight and his eyes wide. He even felt his real body let out a long and loud blow of his horn, making everyone outside the club jump and stare at him in alarm.
Max grinned at him, meeting his wide eyes. She was definitely amused. This one was definitely going to be fun to pick on. She leaned in close to his ear again while turning off her mic so the entire room wouldn't hear her. "Dirge Xander is very dangerous, handsome. Be very careful when you are dealing with him. He will you and your people apart, no matter how big you may be. He is dealing drugs but you won't be able to prove it because he is very good at covering his tracks. You won't find anything in computers to link him to the deals. You have to get the confession right out of him to nail him. And another thing, if you are working with the PD, you better protect them good. Because he will kill them if you don't." She whispered before she made a face and lightly wiped Soundwave's cheek, leaving another tingle in his skin. "Sorry, handsome. I left lipstick on your cheek." She then patted him on the shoulder. "Stay rocking, big guy."
Then she walked away, leaving a very stunned, for once, Soundwave.
"So you met Butte's resource last night, right? How did that go? Did you get information on the human, Xander?" Barricade asked the next morning.
Soundwave stiffened as he looked wide optic'd at his fellow Decepticon. "It...uh...I mean, affirmative. I received a..." he was saying, actually stammering.
"The lady kissed him!" Rumble burst out as he leaned out from Soundwave's window, before laughing.
Barricade gaped, surprised for two reasons. One, Soundwave had ACTUALLY just stumbled over his words. That never happened! EVER! And two, did Rumble really just say..."She kissed you?! Are you kidding me?!" He yelped.
Soundwave slumped down on his wheels, looking quite cowed by the news coming out like that. He even whipped out his seat belt and wrapped it around Rumble, yanking him back inside. Then he gave Barricade the information that DJ Max had given him about Dirge Xander.