(OC POV)
(1 Week Later)
Megatron tried to reach me through the bond once again, my optics rolling at his persistance. I once again watched as Bumblebee and his human played a game, my head tilting as I became curious and leaned closer. The sound of my metal cuffs hitting the berth echoed, everything becoming quiet as everyone turned towards me. My optics widened at being the center of attention so quickly, my body tensing as Arcee came up to me cautiously.
"Does she need to be tied down? I mean, she won't be able to get away with all of us in here. It just kind of seems like something a 'Con would do." she said as she eyed the cuffs at my wrist and ankle joints, glancing at Ratchet as the mech looked up from the computer with a scoff.
"If you knew what she was capable of, you wouldn't be asking that." he said simply before going back to trying to update the hunk of junk, my optics rolling once again as I stuck my glossa out at him when his back was turned.
"I saw that." he muttered absently as he tapped his chin guard with a finger, my optics narrowing as I huffed and turned away from him. Arcee shrugged and turned back towards Smokescreen, continuing their conversation about Primus know what. A quite sigh left me as I glanced at all the Autobots doing their thing, a glance at the cuffs serving to remind me that I was the enemy.
*Are you ready to come back yet, Phoenix? One word from you and I will be there in moments to retrieve you.* Soundwave whispered through our bond, his inability to protect me making him anxious which also filtered through the bond. Another sigh left me as I rested my helm back against the berth, my optics off lining as I focused on our strong guardian bond.
*I need a break from Megatron, I am sure you understand. They are not hurting me nor are they attempting to, so I believe I will be ok for the time being. I will call for you when I want to leave this place.* I sent back over the bond after thinking about what I wanted to say, focusing on the feeling of understanding and apprehension that he felt.
*If that is what you wish.* he said simply as I felt him focus more on our conversation, his agony at not seeing me safe finally hitting me full force.
*It is, my guardian.* I sent back humbly as my focus was drifting away from the conversation, heavy yet quiet footsteps penetrating the mental mute button I put on temporarily.
*I miss you.* he said as his own focus drifted away from our bond, the feeling of protectiveness coming from his side subtly.
*And I you.* I sent back before I on lined my optics slowly, looking up to see that Optimus was standing above me. Glancing around I saw everybot looking at us, Ratchet also watching as well with a curious expression.
"Did I do something wrong?" I said curiously as I shuttered my optics in confusion, tilting my head as Optimus smiled slightly in amusement.
"No. I was merely wondering if you would like to get off that berth." he said as Ratchet widened his optics and spun around, his mouth dropping open as he shook his helm adamantly.
"No...no, no, no, no, no. I refuse to allow this! She could very well get away and that means our position is compromised!" Ratchet bellowed out causing all the bots in the room to jump, everybody glancing between Ratchet and Optimus as the Prime's optics narrowed.
"Do you really have so little faith in me, old friend?" Prime said as he tilted his head in a curious manner, his narrowed optics betraying his irritation towards the medic.
"It's not you that's the problem, it's her! If she can take down Megatron, what chance do you have against her? What chance do any of you have?" he spat out as his servo flew to point at me, my own optics narrowing as hurt clouded my expression. All was silent after Ratchet ended his fury-filled tirade, my body tensed as anger flew through my frame.
"Do you really think so low of me? After everything we have been through...after all the punishments I have dealt to protect you and your damnable faction! After all the secrets I hid from my sparkmate to ensure that you did not have to face his wrath! This is what you have to show for it, brother? I was not aware you hated me so much!" I hissed out as my optics flashed red with the fury rushing through me, Soundwave focusing on me through our bond as it filtered through. Every bot in the room widened their optics in surprise, their gazes flickering between my brother and I. Suddenly a green portal appeared near the exit to the base, all the bots turning towards it as the sound of on lining weapons filled the room. Soundwave appeared out of the colorful mirage, stopping for a moment before he spied me. Tilting his head to the side he stilled for a few tense moments, my optics widening as I realized what he was waiting so patiently for. He stepped to the side moments before Xenon burst through, a roar erupting from the predacon as he tackled Optimus and Ratchet. My optics widened as Soundwave took on Arcee and Bumblebee, all the autobots struggling to fight back.
"Do not hurt them." I said in a quiet voice and it was like magic, Xenon and Soundwave both backing away from the bots. The predacon took station between myself and the rest of the Autobots, Soundwave moving quickly as he disabled the cuffs and broke them off me. Soundwave cupped my neck and brought me to a sitting postition, leaning his visor against my own for a moment before disappearing into the portal. The bots seemed stunned at Soundwave's touching action, jumping when Xenon roared at them once again in anger. I got off the berth with no struggle and stretched my kinked frame, tapping Xenon's hindquarters softly as I nodded at the portal.
"You know, I stayed here because I wanted to see...how the other half lived, as the humans would put it. And I realized something...both sides were scarred in this war, but it will never end if both sides do not get past it. I still love you brother, even if you hate me. Beggars cannot be choosers I suppose. Goodbye." I said as I turned on my heel and walked through the portal, Xenon following after a threatening growl at them. Walking through the portal I took a deep breath when I touched ground, frowning in confusion when I wasn't the hallways of the Nemesis.
"You need to gather your thoughts before you see him again." Soundwave said simply as he stood in front of me, a soft smile on my face at my his sweetness.
