Chapter 3: Count On Us

The next morning, Knock Out awoke and stretched. He was trying to remember what happened last night. He thought a bit before he heard beeping from a few doors down. He gasped.

"BUMBLEBEE!"

Knock Out actually transformed just to race down to the room. Once he got there he frantically checked the monitor. Bee was fine. When he checked his spark chamber he sighed in relief when the spark looked back to normal. He comm-linked the others in. Bumblebee, after hours of stasis, peaked his good optic open a bit. He could see Optimus, Starscream, Shockwave and Soundwave standing over him. He was confused, he opened it wider and tried to open the other one but it only opened half-way. He looked at his surroundings realizing he was in a med bay.

"Wakey, wakey Bumblebee, how are you feeling?" Knock Out cooed him as if he was a sparkling.

"Ugh! My head! My eye! My body! What happened?" Bee asked rubbing his head. "All I do remember is two drones beating me up about some relic they thought I had."

"A relic?" Starscream said.

"Yeah, but I didn't know what relic they were talking about." Bee said.

"I think I may know! Can you sit up?" Optimus asked.

Bee tried but did it slowly as he started having major pains from the beating.

"Uh Bumblebee I wouldn't advise you to do anything with action for at least a week. Those drones damaged you up pretty good!" Knock Out warned. Soundwave gave him some warm energon.

"Thanks Soundwave! So, where am I?" Bee asked.

"You are at B.O.O.S.T which stands for "Base Of Organized Spy Tactics". We are in fact, a spy group that is hired to complete missions and other espionage tasks." Optimus explained then he turned to the team. He pointing to Barricade. "This is Barricade, my most loyal officer that leads my team of agents."

Barricade smiled at Bee who waved a little back.

"Soundwave here is a Pro Agent who skills has proved to be very useful during any mission." Optimus said pointing to Soundwave who waved.

"Starscream here is a Pro Flyer Agent who masters dangerous flying tasks." Optimus pointed to Starscream who smiled proudly.

"And finally Shockwave who masters both air and ground departments!" He points at Shockwave who, if he had a mouth, would evily smirk.

Bumblebee happily accepted the group. And was glad to see some of his friends again. Later, Optimus explained to Bee about the relics as they sat in his office.

"These relics are very important to the planet. They are said to be Primus' most powerful artifacts. And we are the keepers of all but one. Bumblebee have you ever seen a relic before?" Optimus asked.

"Yes, but only once!" Bee answered.

"Why do you think the drones thought you knew where the last relic was?" Optimus asked.

"They acted like I had it hidden in my house or something. What's the name of it?" Bee asked.

"They call it the "Yellow Prime". It's said to be connected to any yellow mechs on this planet. It's the most powerful relic in the world and makes the mech it's with become very brave and very strong. Some say it even grants immortality to it's owner. Apparently they thought it was you who had it." Optimus said.

"Huh, I don't think Primus would bestow such a item to me! I wonder who has it?" Bee thought.

"I would like to ask if you want to help us with our cause. We believe it's a great honor." Optimus offers making Bee look interested.

"Well, I guess I could give it a shot, but after I heal!" Bee said wincing as he accidently tried to open his black optic fully. Optimus smiled.

"Are you sure, just because we're best friends doesn't mean you have to agree to everything." Optimus warned.

"I really want to do this, I love spy stuff!" Bee said excitedly.

"Excellent, you're hired as the new rookie!" Optimus said proudly.

"So, who did those drones belong to?" Bee asked.

"They are just a few of an army our enemy Airachnid has. Not only does she have drones, but she also has a few insecticons working for her." Optimus said. "Those two guys you saw going down the hallway on the way here are Steve and Kenny. Primus bless their sparks. They were abandoned together by running away after refusing to do her bidding. They told us an insecticon youngling is also held there forcing to do work. But...I'm afraid we haven't been able to rescue him." Optimus explained with a little bit of sadness in his voice. "By the way, their not really drones, they are just called that because they all look alike. They are normal mechs born from Primus just like everyone else. Airachnid loves to call them drones.

Bumblebee went silent for a moment feeling sorry for them. As if on cue, Steve and Kenny walked past the door waving at them. Optimus and Bee waved back.

"Optimus, we have to find that insecticon, primus knows what's happening to him" Bee said. Optimus rested a servo on his shoulder.

"Bumblebee, I promise we will...I promise." Optimus assured. "You can count on us!"

Later at break, Bumblebee sat at a table with Optimus, Shockwave, Starscream and Soundwave. Megatron, Knock Out, Dreadwing, Steve and Kenny sat at another. Bumblebee's spot was between Shockwave and Optimus. He slowly sat down still extremely hurt. Optimus had to help him in his seat.

"You okay Bee?" Soundwave asked.

"Yeah, I'm good!" Bee said.

Shockwave would often cast glances at Bee who looked back nervously. Later again, Bumblebee was walking to his new berth. He was just about to enter when he was tapped on the shoulder by a claw. He turned to see Shockwave.

"Oh hi Shockwave! You never did talk to me at break!" Bee said.

Shockwave squinted his optic.

"You better hope we can trust you around here rookie!" Shockwave said pointing a claw at Bee.

"Huh? Why could you not?" Bee asked confused.

"I just usually don't trust newcomers. And you're the first. You apparently knew everybody except me. So even though they trust you, I'm going to be keeping my sharp optic on you." Shockwave warned. Bee felt uncomfortable.

"So, this means we will never be friends?" Bee asked nervously.

"Right now, you're just the new agent to me! You will have to earn my friendship and trust." Shockwave said before leaving.

Bee just stood there for a few seconds once Shockwave was gone from his sight. He was worried Shockwave may never like him. He went into his agent-style berth and watched some TV. Meanwhile in Kaon, the next city over, Airachnid and her insecticons were discussing the lost relic at their evil HQ. Airachnid didn't want the artifact to use it. She wanted to just simply have it destroyed. It was a wonder why everyone thought she was crazy and insane.

"Commander Airachnid, are we still going to find the relic?" One insecticon asked.

"Yes, I believe that relic will be found before that disgusting spy team finds it. That yellow coward is lucky to be alive. He'll have to tell us at some point. I don't see how you drones manage to let him get away without telling you!" Airachnid snarled at the two drones standing beside her.

"We don't know either, mabye he was telling the truth and didn't know!" One of them said.

"Please, he did know, he was just trying to be brave!" Airachnid said.

The insecticons looked at each other unsure. They were actually willing to believe that Bumblebee didn't know...even after a violent beating.

"Forget the bug, we'll just simply continue the search!" Airachnid said.

"And if we see him again?" The other drone said.

"Leave him alone, he's not worth wasting time on!" Airachnid snarled. "It's not like he can stop us!"

To be continued...