Chapter 4: Dreadwing VS Insecticons

The next day, Bee and Shockwave were talking all about the criminal.

"I can't believe someone like her would do something like that!" Bee said.

"I'm just as angry as you! It's probabaly revenge though!" Shockwave said.

"Revenge?" Bee asked.

"Yeah, remember when we were little? She got jealous when we would try to hit on Arcee instead of her. Ironically, we just happen to end up in the middle of her crimes." Shockwave explained.

"Oh yeah, I also remember when I struck out with Arcee! But at least we're friends. Are you still interested?" Bee asked.

"Primus yes! Hopefully I can get to her before Screamer does!" Shockwave said.

That night, the brothers Dreadwing and SkyQuake were talking in the basement. They previously last night went with Megatron to spy on the femme. Dreadwing was very upset but SkyQuake wasn't much. Dreadwing kept his gaze at the floor while SkyQuake was trying to come up with something to say.

"Dreadwing, you should forget about her! She became nothing but trouble. She probably doesn't even remember you." SkyQuake said.

"I'm sure she does, but, Primus knows what she thinks now!" Dreadwing said.

"Yeah...she was one of your good friends when we were little. But then she turned insane for money and gold and everything spiraled out of control. But now, at least we're safe!" SkyQuake said. This made Dreadwing stand up and growl.

"DO YOU EVEN CARE?" Dreadwing snapped. This made SkyQuake scoot away on the couch they were sitting on. "SHE WAS MY FRIEND! HOW COULD YOU NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR OWN FRIENDS?" He snarled clenching his fists.

"Dreadwing she's not worth it, there's nothing you can do!" SkyQuake argued standing up too.

"You know what? Frag it! I'm going for a walk!" Dreadwing said and proceeded up the basement stairs. SkyQuake was left alone in the basement. He sunk back on the couch covering his face with his clawed-servos.

Meanwhile, Dreadwing was walking down a long road. It was very dark and the only thing keeping light were the street lamps and his own optics. He tried his best to clear his mind. He thought about mabye heading over to one of the bars to help him cheer up. However, his walk was shortened when he heard squealing. He stopped and listened. The sounds of whailing and insect-like noises echoed around. He was standing at the far part of the neighborhood where no more houses were near. Just then he heard the sound of several spider-like legs come from behind.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't my old friend Dreadwing!" the femme voice purred.

"Airachnid?" Dreadwing said as he turned behind him seeing the femme.

"Dreadwing, it's been a long time!" Airachnid said coming closer.

"Yeah, it has, listen, why did you frame Bee and Shockwave? What did they do?" Dreadwing said.

Airachnid proceeded to come even closer so that their lips were just inches from each other.

"I'm not trying to get caught!" she said putting a claw under Dreadwing's chin. "I guess now, you're going to try to take me in?"

"No, I just wanted to try to change your ways. Come on, you're ruining people's life. They want to enjoy it, not be behind bars." Dreadwing said as Airachnid continued to stare lovingly into his optics.

"You know Dreadwing, you look so much more...interesting as an adult!" Airachnid said patting Dreadwing's head who shook her off.

"Airachnid did you hear me?" Dreadwing said backing up a bit.

"Yes, I heard you, but, no, I'm never giving up this life." Airachnind said coming closer yet again.

Dreadwing realized SkyQuake was right. He sighed and looked down.

"Well, Airachnid, it was nice running into you again, but, if you're not going to change your ways, then I have no reason to see you again." Dreadwing sighed giving up and proceeded towards home. However, he was grabbed by Airachind's extra limbs and turned around.

"Oh, you're not going anywhere!" Airachnid said angrily.

"What? Why? LET ME GO!" He squirmed as he tried his best to break free.

"Because, now that you found me, you're going to be punished...severely." She said as two big figures, big as Megatron, came behind Dreadwing. Dreadwing turned around and gasped.

"INSECTICONS?"

"Yes, these two are my friends. And they don't take to kindly to people who try to escape from me!" Airachnid said. "Just be glad I'm not going to kill you...this time!"

One insecticon whailed as the other one growled. Dreadwing watched as Airachnid transformed and flew off possibly back home leaving Dreadwing to deal with the two creatures.

"Alright insects, let's go!" Dreadwing said as he lunged at one of them. Both bots punched, clawed and kicked each other. The other one waited for the right time to join in. Dreadwing was getting the upperhand by being on top. But he soon realized the other one could jump on him at anytime. He jumped off the insecticon he was fighting and ran off. The two insects chased him. Dreadwing had left his blaster back at the house. The insects gained on him growling. Just as he was about to past Optimus and Megatron's house, one of the insecticons caught up, grabbed him by his wings and folded Dreadwing's arms behind his back. The other insecticon came in front of Dreadwing and laughed. It turns out they could talk.

"This will be fun!" It said advancing towards him.

Dreadwing gasped and then closed his optics right before the insecticon began to pummel him. Luckily, Megatron and Optimus heard the commotion and began to blast the insecticons. The insecticons admitted defeat and ran off leaving Dreadwing lying face-down in a pool of energon. He was alive but had been beaten harshly. Megatron and Optimus picked him up and carried him back to his house where SkyQuake was shocked to see him. SkyQuake wasn't mad with Dreadwing at all, but the anger level he had with Airachnid had reached its point. SkyQuake laid the now out-cold Dreadwing on his berth and called Ratchet and Soundwave to help repair him. Dreadwing had many dents, claw marks, bent wings, and two black optics (if possible). SkyQuake sat there in the darkness of Dreadwing's room without a word while gripping one of Dreadwing's servos. Optimus and Megatron were still there and they were silent too. Until Megatron spoke out a few minutes later.

"Airachnid...I will have your head!" he whispered angrily.

To be continued...