Chapter 4: True Self

Kenny was still surprised at the amazing deal he had just gotton. He wanted to talk to Bloodbath more about it but he knew Bloodbath needed some rest. He allowed Bloodbath to stay at his house for the night in case enforcers were still lurking around. Kenny owned a spare room and Bloodbath happily took it. Bloodbath didn't go to recharge yet while Kenny did, he decided to think. He listened to to silence in the house, apparently Kenny didn't snore. His visors dimmed a bit as he sat on the berth leaning against the wall. His long claws lightly clawed the metal on the berth. He heavily sighed as he felt around where Kenny had repaired him. He had to admit, the mech had skills. He realized there may be more to this mech than he thought. Just as he prepared himself for recharge, he recieved another call from Shockwave.

"Yes sir?"

"How badly was your injury?"

"Not severe, but I may be a little late, I needed to rest at Kenny's house, but tomorrow, I plan to get him the upgrades he needs and we will be there!"

"I hope you can live up to your promise!"

"Shockwave, is there something you haven't told me? Because it seemed like earlier, my spark was feeling...warm whenever I was near him!"

"In time Bloodbath...in time!"

"But...fine! Bloodbath out!"

Bloodbath growled lowly as he ended the call. His fists tightened in fustration. That's when he noticed Kenny at his door.

"Oh...Kenny, what are you still doing up?" Bloodbath asked.

"What's going on?" Kenny asked stepping in.

"Nothing, nothing...just my boss asking me about the injury!" Bloodbath said getting up.

"But I heard about something about not knowing something!" Kenny asked.

Bloodbath sighed and motioned for Kenny to sit next to him. Kenny did and was very curious.

"Kenny, has your spark ever felt slightly warm, when...I came here a few hours ago?" Bloodbath asked looking at the window.

Kenny was surprised at the question but nodded.

"Now that I think about it, it has!" Kenny said feeling his spark warming up.

"I don't know, it's like...somehow...we're close. But we shouldn't, me and you are totaly different kinds of mechs!" Bloodbath said.

"Yeah, it does seem strange!" Kenny nodded as he tapped his claws together.

When Kenny looked over, he noticed a small mark on the palm of Bloodbath's left hand. Kenny had seen that somewhere and he looked at his right hand where there was also a mark, the same as Bloodbath's.

"Bloodbath, where did you get that mark?" Kenny asked pointing at it.

"I was born with it! Primus knows why!" Bloodbath sighed looking at his own hand.

Both marks were at the edge of the palm so if both palms were placed side by side they would make a picture. Kenny moved his over beside Bloodbath's to check it out. Then to their shock...it was a perfect match. With both palms together, it made a picture to look like a miner's head. Nothing was out of place!

"What the...but how?" Kenny gasped.

"I don't know...but...we will find out...Shockwave's got some explaining to do!" Bloodbath snarled.

"Who's Shockwave?" Kenny asked.

"He's one of the leaders!" Bloodbath said.

"I see!" Kenny said. "So uh...if I go...how will I explain this to the other workers at the factory?"

Bloodbath's optics seem to glow more brightly for a brief second before they returned to normal. He evily chuckled.

"Oh I believe I've found a perfect solution!" Bloodbath said. "We've all heard about your little...event at the factory earlier. I believe some revenge is in order."

Kenny's visor also glowed for a few seconds as he clenched his fists tightly. Revenge...it seemed like the only way out of this mess. Now revenge usually wasn't in Kenny's nature, but...it was time for payback and to show just what he was capable of. The two raced out of the house and down the cold and silent street. All that was on Kenny's mind was revenge since Bloodbath had talked him into it. Secretly, Bloodbath sent yet another call to Shockwave.

"What's the problem?"

"I seemed to have talked Kenny into...revenge for abuse!"

"Ah...so Kenny has been holding in anger his whole life?"

"Apparently, he's thinking of...showing a sign that he means business!"

"Interesting, I'll shall talk to Soundwave about this!"

"Alright then, oh and Shockwave...when we get there...we need to chat!"

"Indeed we do!"

"Bloodbath out!"

Shockwave walked back down the long hallways of their HQ where he entered Soundwave's room again seemingly desperate for info. Soundwave was typing up some info on a large computer. He stopped typing when Shockwave entered the room.

"Soundwave, think you can find more info on Kenny, mabye a list of people who have abused him!" Shockwave asked.

Soundwave nodded once and a picture and profile of Kenny appeared on the big screen. The two studied the info with interest.

"So...gangs, workers, enforcers and other bosses have at least taken one shot at him throughout his life. No wonder he planning revenge! It seems Bloodbath is concerned for him also. He should be, they both will soon find out the truth they are looking for. Very soon! Soundwave, find Kenny's exact location." Shockwave said.

Soundwave typed in some coordinates and found Kenny and Bloodbath's energy readings near the old factory. The two drones arrived at the front doors.

"Alright Bloodbath, what's the plan?"

"Trust me, I know my way around certain weapons that could blow this place into millions of little fragments." Bloodbath snickered as a compartment in his back opened to reveal a unarmed bomb. Bloodbath was a very skilled weapon maker like Kenny only he actually had a reason to use it.

"Whoa, that thing is huge!" Kenny said.

"Yes it is, and it is designed to do as much damage as 20 bombs." Bloodbath said placing it on top of the front door frame, then he pulled out a phone-like detonator. "So Kenny, care to do the honors?"

Kenny took the device and looked at it, then the building, then at Bloodbath and finally back at the detonator.

"Payback!" Kenny whispered as he pressed the button.

A ticking could be heard as Kenny and Bloodbath bolt away. Just in time too as the building ignited in a fiery blaze, the explosion blew up every single little piece into dust. Kenny just stared at the explosion, his optics just fixed on the fire. Bloodbath watched from behind seeing that Kenny was taking it all in. He sighed and walked up to him.

"You did good kid!" Bloodbath said patting his shoulder.

"Yeah..." Kenny said.

All of his anger was seemingly vanishing...for now! Shockwave and Soundwave couldn't believe what they just saw.

"Looks like Kenny finally snapped!" Soundwave said.

"Yes...but...how much more of an impact could he make?" Shockwave wondered.

Back at the fire, Bloodbath and Kenny looked at each other.

"Hey kid, how about those upgrades before we hit the road first thing in the morning?" Bloodbath asked.

"Yes...yes I would like that!" Kenny sighed.

Bloodbath nodded as they raced away, far from Kenny's troubles! Back at home, Bloodbath was busy cleaning off the dust from his chest when he could faintly hear what sounded like Kenny crying. His spark felt cold as he knew something was going wrong. He walked towards Kenny's room to see the small mech really was crying. Now Bloodbath wasn't always a very nice mech as he prefered himself as a tough and menacing miner, but...he didn't like seeing others upset...especially Kenny.

"Kenny, what's wrong?" Bloodbath asked concerned.

"I'm sorry, it's just...just thinking about everything that has happened in my life, all the pain, the suffering, all of it is mostly gone now, I just can't believe...I feel I can finally be at peace!" Kenny said as Bloodbath sat next to him.

"It must feel good!" Bloodbath said.

"Yeah, I know I should be embarrased for crying in front of you like this!" Kenny saidd trying to stop his crying.

"No, no it's no problem! It's okay!" Bloodbath said patting his back.

Kenny was feeling better, he was surprised when Bloodbath actually pulled him into a hug. Their sparks warmed up as they continued the hug.

"You feel that?" Bloodbath asked.

"Yeah...it's really warm!" Kenny whispered.

"We will figure this all out soon...I promise!" Bloodbath assured.

To be continued...