Chapter Four

Raincloud reached the area where Optimus said he believed there was Predacon activity. She looked around everything on high alert ready for sudden attack, but there was nothing. No Predacons, no sign that the Predacons had even been here, just… nothing. She gradually lowered her weapon, this was the right area but there was nothing out of the ordinary here. She didn't understand, could it be that the information the Optimus received was wrong? She was about to transform and leave deciding to tell the Autobot leader about his 'faulty' information on the way to base when a voice said "Raincloud." It startled her and she turned instantly to it, regretting the decision when she saw the mech in front of her. Her blue optics narrowed in annoyance, why? Why after all this time, after she had decided to forget about him did have to go and do this to her? He called her name again and after a few moments she found herself saying, "What do you want, Magnus?" her voice sounding eerily harsh and cold.

Raincloud's tone surprised and it took him a few moments before he said "I…" but he stopped as he realised that he didn't know what he wanted. He had foolishly asked Optimus to send her here… even if it was under the pretence of Predacon activity, and now that she was here he didn't know what to say to her "Raincloud, I…"

"Whatever you want to say you can save it, Magnus. You made how you feel about 'us' quite clear back then." Her voice still having that eerie cold and hard tone. Spirit was right. He is an aft-headed glitch. She thought and began to walk away.

"I want to…to…" with each word Raincloud got further and further away. Magnus growled at himself for not being able to say what was on his mind. "I want to be with you." He finally managed to say.

Raincloud stopped upon hearing those words wondering if she heard right or if her mind was just playing tricks. She finally looked back at him and asked, "What did you say?" her voice returning to its normal calmness.

He walked over to her and turned her to face him resting his hands on either side of her shoulders minding her door wings, a small smile playing on his lips. "I want to be with you." He became concerned when all she did was stare at him. "Raincloud? Rain? " Tears suddenly started to fall from her blue optics. "Raincloud, please don't cry." Wiping away her tears.

Raincloud suddenly hugged him, "You're an aft headed glitch. You know that." She looked at him "But how do I know that you won't change your mind in a few days. I don't think I'd be able to cope if…" she was silenced by Magnus placing a finger on her lips.

"I would rather see you happy than the sadness I've been hearing about." He said.

Raincloud smiled and put her arms around his neck.

"I love you, Ultra Magnus."

"And I love you, Raincloud. But I need you to promise me something."

"What?"

"That you tell no one of our relationship." Magnus said seriously.

"But why?" Raincloud asked confused.

"Just promise me." The MG sighed and gave a nod "Thank you… Rain." He said before he kissed her lovingly

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"What are the Decepticons doing out here anyway?" Rapid Run asked as he dodged a shot from Rollbar.

"I don't know, but whatever it is, we have to stop them." Rail Spike answered firing at Movar.

The battle continued on and just as the Decepticons thought they had got the upper hand, two unknown shots appeared hitting Mega-Octane and Armourhide. Everyone looked over and were surprised to see Ultra Magnus and Raincloud.

"You guys look like you could use a little help." The MG said.

"You're the one who's going to need help, Autobot." Scourge said "Barrage attack."

The battle began anew, a few minutes later Scourge found the way to end it…or at least a sliver femme's life. Foolish femme. He thought. The MG was standing at the entrance to a cave and hadn't realised, with one perfectly placed shot he could make sure that she was offline permanently. He aimed his weapon at the rocks above her and fired, a smirk began to form behind his faceplate as he saw a rock fall begin to descend upon the sliver sports car threatening to bury her alive.

"Rain!"