Chapter 6 – Chilly 3rd POV

"Soundwave: Suggests cryostasis"

"Cryostasis? But we wouldn't be able to operate on his body!" Ratchet exclaimed.

"Whipfist's body: Not salvageable. Only vital organs intact. Cryostasis, can be used to partially freeze Whipfist's body, and preserve his spark chamber during advanced frame reconstruction"

Ratchet's jaw dropped.

"Are you saying that we should half-freeze him, and then build him a new body!?"

"You are correct" Soundwave replied. Rumble came along.

"Sounds like a plan to me!" He said. Ratchet turned to face him.

"But it could shut down his brain and snuff out his spark! Not only that but there is no recording of this procedure!" Soundwave lowered his head.

"Soundwave: Improvising"

"WHAT! Not only do you want to perform very dangerous procedure, but one you have never even thought of before! Let alone performed!" Ratchet was furious. He was about to protest more when Rumble intervened.

"Hey don't talk to the boss like that! Besides, I think he's got a chance at saving the guy!"

"Does it mat-" He sighed. "Do you think there's a chance Soundwave?"

"Probability of Whipfist's survival without procedure: 17.4%. Probability with procedure: 47.9%" Ratchet thought for a moment.

"Seeing as there is no alternative other than Whipfist's end, we have to try. Soundwave, how quickly can you rig a partial cryostasis chamber?"

"Time for chamber reformatting: approximately 15 cycles. Time till Whipfist's spark is extinguished: Approximately 18 cycles" Soundwave calculated.

"Then get started!"

_3rd POV

"Megatronus? You mean the one with that spiked staff?" Whipfist asked. Megatronus nodded.

"That is so cool!" Whipfist shouted. The silver mech chuckled then paused, he seemed to be staring at, nothing. Whipfist walked in front of the mech, waving his hand in front of his face.

"Megatronus? Megatronus speak to me" He was worried now. "Did something go wrong with link? Has his mind been damaged?"

"Megatr-" "I need to talk quickly!" He suddenly interrupted.

"What's wrong? Did the link get damaged!?"

"No, this is more about your safety than my own. Listen to me, I'm going to be relaying a conversation between you and Ratchet, what he will tell you is important to you survival!" Whipfist's fear, had returned again.

_Soundwave's POV

I understand that if I fail, Whipfist is lost to us... and I know Ratchet understands it too, or eh would not have been so reluctant to accept my proposal.

'Soundwave what's your status' I heard my partners voice over the comm channels.

I replied: "Cryostasis chamber reformatting process: 74.87% complete"

'Good, keep your pace. I'm almost finished informing Megatronus and Whipfist of the procedure'

"Affirmative" There was a pause before he spoke again.

'And Soundwave, we won't fail, we'll make sure of that' I was moved by his words.

"I understand. Thank you" Ratchet understands me, I don't ever want to fail. When I was a sparkling, I was always a failure as was my brother. Even if he was the eldest, Shockwave could never succeed either. So we made each other a promise we would never no matter what, fail again. We studied more so than any other cybertronian of our zone, if not our sector. In doing so we grew our intelligence due to our unique data processors, and advanced brains. Eventually we began to take occupations as scientists, though I also saw myself as a talented physician. Though through the stellar cycles our old failing factors began to resurface. Shockwave came to the conclusion that it was our emotions which made us weak; they clouded our judgement. So he did his best to block them from our processors... he was mostly successful.

"Chamber reformatting process: 89.6% complete"

'Good I've briefed them on the procedure, they're preparing for any side effects'

"Affirmative" I responded in my monotonic voice. As I said, Shockwave was mostly successful. We don't normally feel emotions, but sometimes, when the surge is too much, we do feel. Sometimes we enjoy it, sometimes we hate it, but we always feel it.

"Chamber reformatting: Complete. Preparing: For partial frame freeze"

'Good, Megatronus and Whipfist are both ready... we're placing our hope in you Soundwave'

"I, understand" I responded. I was feeling right now, fear. Th fear of failing to save Whipfist, the fear of letting my friend down, but I won't, not today.

A few minutes earlier...

"Whoa! Whoa! Back up! I'm gonna be frozen!?" Whipfist exclaimed, waving his arms for effect.

"I understand that you're a little nervous but-" He was interrupted by the young mech.

"A little nervous!? I just survived the pits of Kaon and now you want to freeze me to death!?"

Megatronus covered his mouth to shut him up.

"Now if you will let me explain, I'll take my hand away" Whipfist nodded. Slowly Megatronus took his hand away.

"Now, I've been told by Ratchet that they are going to partially freeze your body in cryostasis to preserve your spark and mind" He explained. Whipfist nodded.

"Once it starts you'll need someone to remain connected to your mind in order to keep it active. I'll volunteer" Whipfist nodded again.

"So, there's going to have to be some one constantly connected to my mind in order to keep me alive? In that case, I wouldn't let it be you all the time"

"Are you saying that, you don't trust me?" Megatronus asked with feigned shock.

"No it's just that there's other people I'd like to talk to"

"Oh, and who might they be?" Whipfist looked down for a moment, then back up.

"An Iacon Enforcer, Prowl"

AN – OMG sorry I took long to update, it's just I've been busy with school lately and my mind almost forgot about my fics! So things are about to get cold, really cold. If you've got ideas and advice, the please share in your reviews! Prodigal out!