AN: Forgot to mention but you all probably figured it out, story is in fact AUish
Disclaimer: Hasbro owns it not me
Chapter Two
Hypnos could honestly say that today was by no means a boring day. He was glad to had gotten out of the room the moment Ratchet had told him to after he spotted that spider-bot thing. The thing had been just too creepy, he was pretty glad that he had gotten Optimus to shoot it, even more so when Ratchet crushed what was left. Though his energon in his frame ran cold, much like everyone else's, when Ratchet discovered that it had been brought to life by dark energon.
Watching Optimus and Ratchet about to leave Hypnos couldn't help but feel like something bad was going to happen, no not something more like something's. Just before Ratchet opened the ground bridge Hypnos gave him and Optimus a hug and said softly, "Please be careful."
Trailing digits down his helm and getting a purr as a reward Optimus said, "Of course we will Hypnos. You needn't worry, Ratchet and I can take care of ourselves."
"This bucket of bolts still had a few tricks hidden." Ratchet assured the youngling. Nodding Hypnos let them go and watched as they stepped through the swirling light, praying to Primus that he wouldn't call them to the Well of Allsparks just yet. As if in answer a calming wave spread through his system, warming his spark.
Not three minutes after the two oldest bots had left Arcee said, "Well, I'm going out on patrol, come on Bee."
Surprised Hypnos said, "But Optimus put you in charge Arcee." He knew Arcee was a bit annoyed at the fact that Optimus took Ratchet instead of her, but was she upset enough to ignore what Optimus said?
Looking at the youngling Arcee said calmly, "I know Hypnos, but someone needs to go out and make sure nothing bad is happening out there. We'll be careful, besides we won't be gone long. Besides it's just a routine check, and you'll have Bulkhead here." She said the last bit with a reassuring smile, stopping herself from patting his helm. She didn't want to do that in front of the kids, it was a personal gesture.
For a moment Hypnos wasn't sure, Bulkhead had never been in charge the whole time they were on Earth. He knew that if he asked they wouldn't go, that they would stay here. Yet at the same time he didn't want anything bad to happen to the humans out there. Besides it was a routine patrol and he had Bulkhead, a pretty good fighter, with him, what could happen? Nodding with his shy smile in place he said, "Alright, have a good patrol."
Smiling Arcee and Bumblebee left, of course after she said that Bulkhead was in charge. Glancing at Hypnos and the kids Bulkhead asked hesitantly, "So…what's on the to do list?"
Miko smiled which really didn't sit well with Hypnos, that girl had to be on something to explain all the trouble she got into. Pulling out an electric guitar from the case Bulkhead had handed to her when they came she said, "Let's make a band! We can all have a part in it."
"A band?" Hypnos asked looking over at Bulkhead, who looked a little amused at the idea.
Nodding enthusiastically Miko said, "Yeah like Slash Monkey, or Five Fingered Death Punch."
Blinking his optics Hypnos said, "I did not realize how dangerous a monkey could be."
Chuckling a bit Bulkhead said, "Sorry Miko, Hypnos doesn't really know that kind of music, Ratchet only lets him listen to a select type of music." Of course hearing this Miko looked absolutely horrified. Turning to Hypnos he said, "Oh you poor soul." Hypnos frowned, he thought Beethoven and Mozart were actually pretty good.
Plugging in her electric guitar to an amp Miko said while smirking up at Hypnos, "This is what real music sounds like." Curious Hypnos gave her his full attention, which he immediately regretted the moment she struck a chord. Covering his audio receptors with his servos Hynos quickly stumbled back and said, "Uh, I'm going to be in my room if anyone needs me." He didn't even wait for a reply before he practically ran out of there.
Seeing Miko looking after the youngling confused Jack said, "Must not be used to your type of music Miko."
Entering the safety of his room Hypnos locked his door, thankful that it was sound proof with that kind of music he was surprised that Miko wasn't death! Shaking his helm a little irritated with the Asian girl Hypnos went to his record player and carefully turned on the built in radio. He smiled when a soft voice of a femme came on
For a while he stood there smiling softly and humming along to the song, then frowned when he realized what the name of it was. If he was being honest he head to agree with the song, at time he felt like he was suffocating here. Hypnos knew that his team means well and he knows the danger his spark is constantly in. However he also knows that he misses being able to at least step outside the base and feel the wind pushing against his silver and green armor, the warm sunlight touching it. He almost can't remember the last time he had gone outside.
Sighing he went over to his berth and reaching underneath it pulled out what cold be one of the final functioning data pads in existence. Turning it on he began to read about the history of Cybertron and the 13 Primes once more. No one knew he had this, not even Optimus, he had always kept it hidden with him for it had been one of the only things that his creator had given him before he had been sent to the academy. Closing his optics Hypnos refused to think about the past, because once he did all the pain would no doubt come rushing forward once more.
He jumped when he o a ping from his comm. Answering it he heard Bulkhead say, Hypnos I can really use you in the control room.
Getting up Hypnos commed back, Alright but if I open the door and hear Miko's so called music still blaring I am locking myself in my room. He warned not wanting to have to explain to Ratchet later how his audio receptors got blown.
Entering the control room he was shocked to see the ground bridge opening and Bulkhead about to go through. "Bulkhead, what are you doing?" Hypnos asked worried that something had happened to one of their team mates.
Seeing the youngling Bulkhead quickly said, "Look I got to go Fowler got grabbed by some 'cons. You're in charge alright Hypnos." Then he ran through the ground bridge, none of them noticed Miko do the same thing.
"What?!" Hypnos yelled, then looked down at Jack and Raph, who looked up at him. Honestly Hypnos was a little worried about this, he had never once been left alone before since joining the team. Feeling his spark give a swift jolt of pain Hypnos winced a bit an rubbed a servo over his spark.
Looking back down at the humans Hypnos did a double take and asked, "Weren't there three of you?"
Jack and Raph looked confused, "Yeah why?" Jack asked, then his eyes widened when he seemed to realize something. Whirling around to face Raph, who seemed to be thinking the same thing , he called, "Miko? Hey Miko where are you?"
Raph looked towards the enactive ground bridge and said, "You don't thnk?"
Catching onto what he meant Hypnos groaned and said, "That femme has a death wish."
"You have to go after her." Raph said.
"Me?" Hypnos asked completely shocked with what he had suggested.
Nodding Jack said, "You're the only one of us who has a chance to not get squished the moment you get there."
Trying to find a way out of this Hypnos said, "But, Bulkhead is there."
Shaking his head Raph said, "Bulkhead can't fight Decepticons and watch Miko at the same time."
"But I'm not allowed to leave the base." Hypnos said ignoring the flashes of pain his spark was sending him already just at the thought of going out and fighting. They were small but they were there.
"Please Hypnos." Raph said.
"Autobots are suppose to be protecting human kind no matter what the case right?" Jack asked.
Having an idea where this was going and not really liking it Hypnos said reluctantly, "Right."
"And since you are an Autobot that means you have to go save Miko. Please Hypnos, she could get hurt." Jack finished.
For a moment Hypnos just stood there quiet, he knew Ratchet and Optimus would absolutely say no to this plan, pit even Bulkhead would call it crazy. Then again he is an Autobot and he swore an oath to fight for those who couldn't fight for themselves, especially against Decepticons. Curling his servos into fists he said, "Get the bridge really, I'm going to have to go through fast."
Smiling Raph nodded and ran to the controls, "Thanks Hypnos." Jack said relieved.
As the ground bridge opened up Hypnos said, "I'm an Autobot, it's out duty." Then he raced through the ground bridge powering up weapons he hadn't used in a long time and doing his best to ignore the pain that was starting to grow.
The moment he jumped through the bridge he barrel rolled and began shooting at the Decepticons. Getting up from his position wincing he ran for cover, dodging all the shots thrown at him. Seeing an vehicon getting a bit too close he delivered a round house kick to its chest. Hypnos did a black flip kicking another 'con under the chin and landing on a crouch and took off running.
Diving for cover behind a couple of boulders Hypnos vented heavily grabbing at his chasis where his spark lay under, the pain beginning to turn into a burning sensation. Wincing with ever movement Hypnos looked around and spotted the green mass that was Bulkhead ripping an eradicon apart, and there watching was the menace Miko. Nodding to himself he thought, 'alright found her, now all I need to do is run over, grab her and have Raph open a ground bridge. Then let Ratchet have at her.'
Getting up he began to sprint over to them, though he slowed a bit due to the fact that it really hurt to even move at the moment. Seeing a 'con coming up behind Bulkhead, who was busy with another 'con, Hypnos got ready to jump. Just as Miko yelled, "Bulkhead watch out!" Hypnos launched himself over the wrecker and tackled the eradicon, before he could anything, to the floor.
Landing on top and gritting his teeth against the pain that burned though him from the impact Hypnos transformed his hand into its blade and rammed it through the 'con's spark. Behind him he heard Bulkhead say in shock, "Hypnos?"
"Wahoo! Go Hypnos!" Miko shouted.
Before he could say anything Hypnos groaned and grabbed his chasis, felling like he was going to explode any minute. Venting heavily he felt himself falling to the side, although Bulkhead caught him before he could make contact with the ground. "What are you doing here Hypnos? You know you can't be here!" Bulkhead demanded ducking for cover.
"Miko snuck though with you, Jack and Raph asked me to come get her." Hypnos explained. Suddenly coughing wracked his frame, bringing a servo to cover his mouth they waited for him to stop. When they did and when Hypnos removed his servo his optics widened at the energon that now stained his servo.
"Scrap." Bulkhead said panic starting to fill him for Hypnos. "You need to get out of here, and get to Ratchet. Take Miko, I'll call for a bridge."
Before Bulkhead could call for one a bridge suddenly opened up and Arcee and Bumblebee raced through. Seeing them Bulkhead pushed Hypnos towards it, "Go!"
Nodding Hypnos said, "Come on Miko." The Asian girl hesitated only a moment before having Hypnos grab her and run for it. as they ran Hypnos expertly dodged all shots being fired at him, knowing that Arcee and Bumblebee would cover him. "Come on Hypnos." Arcee yelled when he was in reach.
"What about Fowler?' Miko asked/
"We've got him just go." Bumblebee said just wanting Hypnos to get out of there as fast as possible.
The moment Hypnos ran through the bridge it closed behind him and he skidded to a halt in the base. Venting heavily he shook his helm feeling dizzy and gently put Miko down on the ground. The moment he did so Jack said, "What were you thinking Miko! You could have gotten hurt or worse. If Hypnos hadn't gone to get you who knows what would have happened." Miko just crossed her arms getting angry at the fact that Jack was lecturing her.
Raph ignored the yelling as usual and looked over to Hypnos to thank him but stopped when he noticed he was swaying a bit side to side. Concerned Raff said, "Hypnos are you alright?"
That seemed to catch the older teens attention, they immediately looked over to Hypnos and noticed the same as well. "Hypnos?" Miko asked. They immediately jumped away when Hypnos fell to his hands and knees then used one hand to clench where his spark was. "Hypnos what' wrong?!" Jack asked.
Hypnos clutched his chasis, feeling like he was being consumed by fire from inside out, he just wanted it to stop. Feeling darkness beginning to creep up on him Hypnos managed to say through a static laced voice, "Call Ratchet." Then he fell to his side, just managing to hear the children's panicked cries before he slipped into stasis.