Episode 9: Lazerbeak's Gift

Over at Soundwave's house, he, Optimus, Bumblebee and Shockwave were on Soundwave's computer looking for some music to put on a CD. So far they have found 7 songs and only needed one left. Lazerbeak also helped.

"You're more of a disco kind of guy aren't you?" Optimus asked.

"Yeah, kind of. But we have enough of that kind" Soundwave said.

"True, what about heavy metal?" Shockwave asked.

"Nah, that stuff is annoying." Soundwave said and Lazerbeak agreed.

"Well, mabye we should take a break. We have been doing this for an hour!" Bee said.

"You're right, and Lazerbeak looks tired." Soundwave said looking at his brother's optics dimming a bit. Soundwave got up and held Lazerbeak in his hands. "Alright Lazerbeak, time for your afternoon recharge." He cooed Lazerbeak as he put him in his specially made cage big enough for Bee to crawl in.

They all watched happily as Lazerbeak drifted to sleep. Soundwave slowly and lightly petted Lazerbeak's head.

"Man, if something was to happen to him, I don't know what I would do!" Soundwave sighed.

"I think I might!" Bee said thinking.

Bumblebee's thought...

The whole town of Iacon is destroyed in a nuclear explosion killing everybody except Soundwave who runs away laughing like crazy!

Back in reality...

"Wow Bee, I wouldn't do all that...Megatron might!" Soundwave said.

"Nah, that more like Shockwave!" Optimus said.

"HEY!" Shockwave protested.

"I'm joking...Wheeljack would destroy the town." Optimus thought.

"Anyways, come on, let's do something else and let Lazerbeak get some sleep." Bee said.

They all leave to go out somewhere. Lazerbeak meanwhile quickly woke up and screeched happily. He was alone which gave him time to work on a little present he had been making for Soundwave a few days ago. It turns out he was a skilled painter and was painting a picture of him and Soundwave. He had taken a photo from their scrapbook and was going to copy it. He flew out of his cage and continued his work. He felt pleased. Meanwhile, the others were talking out on the porch.

"So, what exactly was your favorite moment with Lazaerbeak?" Bee asked.

"I think the best moment was when he first was able to speak. That was a really fun day!" Soundwave said.

"You two don't ever argue!" Shockwave said.

"I know, well, we both pretty much are one person. So we kinda always agree on the same thing." Soundwave explained.

"True!" Bee said.

"That explains why he never states his opinion on things all the time." Shockwave said.

"You and Megatron never agree on a lot of things do you?" Bee asked Optimus.

"Not a lot of things, why I find more nice or peaceful ideas, he thinks of aggressive and sinister ideas. But even though we are different we still love each other as brothers!" Optimus explains.

"That is sweet Optimus!" Soundwave said.

Optimus blushes slightly. Meanwhile, Lazerbeak is nearly done with the painting. He felt pleased with himself and was surprised he was finishing it up so quickly. He hoped Soundwave didn't come back yet. He continued feeling inspired by how much he loved his brother.

"I'm sure Soundwave is going to love this! But I wish I could do more..." Lazerbeak thought looking over at the computer and unused CD. "AHA!"

Meanwhile at the library, the group had picked out their own books and were reading them at a table. Bee looked at what Soundwave was reading.

"Hey Soundwave, why does that book look familiar?" Bee asked.

"Oh this is the sequel book to the original one that I used to read to Lazerbeak when we were little. I'm glad they made another one." Soundwave said flipping a page.

"Wow, I need to find a copy." Bee said interested. "You should get that to read to Lazerbeak."

"Really, you think I should?" Soundwave asked.

"I'm sure he would love to read that!" Bee assured.

"Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt!" Soundwave said.

It was about 15 minutes later when Lazerbeak had finished the painting. He had remembered one song that Soundwave used to listen to years ago but had forgotton about it. Lazerbeak was going to change that. He found the song on the computer and downloaded it to copy onto the disc. Once it was complete, he sat the disc next to the painting of him and Soundwave. The painting showed them sitting on a hill and the sun setting behind them. Optimus was the one who had taken the picture the day they were sitting there. Lazerbeak thought it was his favorite picture. About 5 minutes later Lazerbeak, tired and satisfied, went back to recharge. Just in time as Soundwave came in with the book in his hands. He was stunned at what was in front of him. Lazerbeak peaked one optic open. Soundwave saw the painting before the CD. He cut on the lights upon seeing Lazerbeak awake.

"Lazerbeak? What's this?" Soundwave said surprised.

Lazerbeak squawked in cybertronian.

"I wanted to make you something as a thank you for taking care of me all these years. I painted this from a photo in the scrapbook!" Lazerbeak said happily.

Soundwave walked over and severely wished he could smile. As soon as Lazerbeak came close enough, Soundwave hugged him tightly. Lazerbeak couldn't hug back.

"Thank you so much Lazerbeak, you don't know how much this means to me!" Soundwave said trying not to cry. "I love you!"

"I love you too!" Lazerbeak said nearly crying himself.

"Oh, remember that book I read to you a few years ago?" Soundwave asked grabbing the book from his chair.

"Yeah?"

"Turns out, they made another!" Soundwave said holding it up.

"WHOA, REALLY!" Lazerbeak said in disbelief.

"Yeah, I didn't know if you wanted to read it but, I got it anyway." Soundwave said.

"THANK YOU SOUNDWAVE! I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT!" Lazerbeak said excitedly. "By the way, look, I finished the CD for you!"

Soundwave noticed the CD and looks at it. Lazerbeak had written on it: "Best songs from Soundwave and Lazerbeak"

"Wow, this is great! I can't thank you enough!" Soundwave said.

"Oh you will once you see the 8th song!" Lazerbeak said making Soundwave tilt his head in confusion.

Later that night, the painting had been put up on the wall. Soundwave had put the CD in his Boombox and layed on his bed. They both enjoyed the selected songs. Once the 8th song came on, Soundwave gasped in surprise.

"No way! I remember this!" Soundwave said.

"Brings back memories doesn't it brother?" Lazerbeak asked from his cage.

"It sure does brother...it sure does!" Soundwave replied.

End of episode 9!

To be continued...