Data-Traks merely flinch at Ricochet in surprise and curl in himself as a response. Ricochet is smiling at him in relief to see him again. For Data-Traks seeing Ricochet again is like the wildest dream and nightmare role all into one. The darkest hours at the Collective it was the thought of seeing Ricohet kept him going. The emotions of shame flooded his spark and the mech he was is gone.
"Hey Traks still looking good." Spoke Ricochet in a drawl
For a moment Data-Traks the other two did not exist and hacker spoke in careful measure tones. "I am not the same Ric"
"Traks none of us are." Spoke Ricochet in gentle smile. "I am not sure that missing the war was just as being captive to a crazy group of aliens. "
"What he says true?" spoke Barricade
"See I told you everyone is glad to have you back." Grin the purple jet. "I mean you are one cool mech."
Ricochet quirk an optic ridge at Misfire. There are a lot of adjectives he would describe Data-Traks and being cool is not one of them. Apparently Misfire has his own set of meanings that are not in most mechs definitions are. Barricade hung back and let the two work things out as for the other Decepticon he just hovers protectively over Data-traks.
"Misfire has an interesting flaw that many people lack." Spoke Data-Traks "He actually cares about people as people not what they should be. So if he cares about people regardless of faction not many willing to blind to that."
"It doesn't sound like a flaw then." Mused Barricade
"Cade and Misfire may have a moment of privacy with Data-Traks." Spoke Ricochet
Data-Traks nodded to Misfire that is okay,
Ricochet look at the mech used to be his lover and the other mechs were gone. "You know Traks, I made mistakes in our relationship. One of the biggest was never telling you how much I love you and I still do."
"I am a mess Ric." Spoke Data-Traks
"We all are a mess." Spoke Ricochet in cheerful grin.
"Ricochet, always an optimist." Spoke Data-Traks in a faint smile. "I always admire about you."
"Prima made me fun loving and you serious." Spoke Ricochet in a shrug
"I never thought you be religious." Smiled Data-traks "So why are you working with Barricade."
"Barricade, like you an d me want to rebuild Cybertron." Spoke Ricochet "Not just an Autobot or Decepticon vision of what this mess up world ought to be a world more equal. "
"Justice for all." Spoke Data-Traks
"And equality as well." Spoke Ricochet "Not many will claim Misfire as a friend."
"He has a good spark more than some." Spoke Data-Traks "We all did things that some might consider evil and downright despicable. "
"That is how I feel." Smiled Ricochet "Jazz does his music to make this world good for him. I work as an Enforcer to help those in need. Sort of repentance."
Misfire neither spoke to Barricade. Instead he watch Data-Traks carefully and watch as the Polihexian making the Praxian smile. An honest smile it is something he and the other Scavengers couldn't do not even Grimlock make Data-Traks smile. Deepest longing Misfire wanted deep in his spark was something that might happen in the now. It is simple desire is too work together and make a bette world. Misfire heard the stories of a mech that Data-Traks regards as a hero.
"You know those two will work things out." Spoke Barricade
"You are speaking to me?" ask Misfire
"You are concern about your friend." Spoke Barricade suppressing his urge to snap at Misfire. It was a memory that the Decepticons did not treat failures kindly.
"Many mechs see that old ways are the only way." Spoke Misfire "War hurts people and that is a fact. When I was started out in all this even the school to be a warrior I wanted to be liked by people. The funny thing is I started not to like myself. I may be greatest shot in the world of Cybertron but I can be a better than I am now."
Barricade ponder the odd confession at first Misfire said nothing but then he said a whole lot. Windblade is coming into the landing she is excited. It is no doubt many wanted Data-Traks to be city Speaker. Misfire is right though being a better person is more important than being with a fancy titles.
"How are you doing, Data-Traks?" spoke Windblade
"I am doing better." Spoke Data-Traks
"I have news." Spoke Windblade "My good friend Lightbrite will glad to meet you."
"Can I bring some of my friends." Spoke Data-Traks
Ironhide merely smiled as he greeted Windblade. "Might I suggest that Ricochet go with Data-Traks."
Chromia merely nodded with that assessment.
Caminus
Lightbrite smiled as Data-traks appeared with another mech. Ah the pair are Conjunx Amica or Endura and the mech is named Ricochet the two had been separated by distance, time and tragedy. Perhaps having a city speaker that is unremarkable coming from the masses is what the people of Cybertron needs. The Mistress of Flames say times are of the common person and mettle will be tested. Perhaps Optimus the people can lead themselves but they need faith.
"Hello, and welcome to Caminus." Spoke LightBrite "I am City Speaker LightBrite.."
"I am Data-Traks…" spoke the Praxian "this is Ricochet."
Lightbrite merely smile at the two. "You have questions about being City Speakers."
"I have questions about being me some of the time." Spoke Data-Traks
"Such as?" spoke Lightbrite
"How many are actually are able to become a CitySpeaker?" ask Data-Traks
"Very few have the dedication and the gift to become a Cityspeaker." Spoke LightBrite "Or the natural gift for it. I was amaze that a City Speaker is sparked outside of Caminus."
"It never happened before?" ask Ricochet
"That is correct." Answer LightBrite
Data-Traks look over the city edge and smile a bit. "Caminus definitely has it's own beauty to it. I see why Chromia softens a bit when she talks about it. Windblade spark glows when she thinks about it as well."
"The fuel for this planet of mine is running out." Spoke LightBrite "We collect energy from the sun and when it became a White Dwarf lights of Caminus went dark."
"So the roles of the City Speaker became important." Spoke Ricochet
"Yes they did." Spoke LightBrite "Are you two Conjunx?"
"Long time ago we were lovers and I would like to pursue that again." Spoke Ricochet
"I would like to pursue that as well." Spoke Data-Traks "I was hoping you feel the same, Ric."
