Chapter 9: Be Warned
Before the mechs decided to head over to the bar, Bloodbath found Kenny repairing something in his room. Bloodbath curiously walked in seeing Kenny had his back turned to him. It looked like he was working on another weapon. It looked like a large gun similiar to Shockwave's. Bloodbath didn't want to disturb him but he was too curious to find out.
"Uh...Kenny, what's that?" Bloodbath asked.
"Oh...It's something I've been working on for a few years now. Well, more than that!" Kenny said still working on it. "I brought it with me on the way here."
"Really? What is it?" Bloodbath asked coming closer.
"Well, many years ago when I still kept getting beaten up, I had developed an interest in building things, and so, I've been trying to make this big gun. I planned on it being a very powerful one. But...I haven't had time to work on it!" Kenny explained holding the gun in front of him.
"Hmm, well that gun looks very interesting. But why did you make a gun?" Bloodbath asked sitting next to him on his berth.
"To protect myself, but...just never had time."
Bloodbath felt more sorry for him. He wondered if he could help.
"You know, I bet I can help you get that gun operational in no time, and get Shockwave to install it in for you! In fact, I know the perfect upgrades that could make this weapon as powerful as my bombs." Bloodbath said. "But..it may have to wait until later, besides we got to hit the bar."
The closest bar was known for gangs who hung around it. Not many fights have been at that one. But it doesn't mean one couldn't break out at anytime. Kenny, Bloodbath, Soundwave, Brawl and about 6 other miners walked in. Only a few more mechs were inside and didn't really pay much attention to them. They main mechs sat at a counter while the miners sat at some tables. Each of them ordered some high grade. Kenny had never drunk high grade but was persuaded to at least try it. After taking a few sips, it wasn't all that bad. Of course he wasn't trying to get drunk. He sat in between Bloodbath and Soundwave while Brawl sat a few chairs over.
"Heh, tonight should be interesting!" Bloodbath said taking another sip.
"Interesting how?" Kenny asked.
"There are some nights, that the other miners get too drunk. We think it's funny because at some points, they end up in some big brawl!" Soundwave explained.
"Did someone say my name?" Brawl asked.
"Not you Brawl, the other brawl!" Soundwave corrected. "Anyways, the miners always forget later on what happened!"
"Huh, well I'm definately not joining that!" Kenny assured shaking his head.
Just then, the news femme on the tv above was showing the blown up factory back in Iacon. Kenny and Bloodbath look at each other nervously.
"Just a few days ago, workers arrive to a shocking site. Behind me is the remains of the old machinery factory here in Iacon. By the looks of it, it has been blown up by some unknown criminals. Enforcers are unsure of who would have done this!" The news femme explained.
"Didn't think our plans would make the news!" Bloodbath shrugged.
"Yeah, I'm scared now!" Kenny shuttered.
"It's okay Kenny, they won't find us since they don't know we did it! Besides, they will probably just rebuild it!" Bloodbath said.
Their talk was interupted by two drunk miners shoving each other in the back. Other drones were softly chanting "Fight". Soundwave visor-palmed again.
"Oh here we go!" Soundwave muttered. "Why they drink too much, I will never know!"
"Yes, finally some action I can get involved in!" Brawl eagerly said standing up waiting to strike.
Kenny watched as the two drones began fist-fighting. More miners soon became involved. Tables were tipped, glasses were broke, chairs were thrown. Kenny had to dodge an incoming chair. Bloodbath sheilded him from another chair while they tried to escape the bar. Soundwave noticed that Brawl was gone from his chair, when he saw Brawl trying to get in a few punches to one drone, Soundwave grabbed him with his tentacles out of the bar, much to the dissapointment of Brawl.
"Well that was bound to happen!" Bloodbath said as they all walked a good distance away. "But...shouldn't someone go back and break it up?"
"Nah, they know their way back, besides...never mess with a drunk drone!" Soundwave stated and Brawl nodded.
Kenny liked the nice cool air going around him and it seemed like a perfect night for a drive. He tapped Soundwave on the shoulder.
"Excuse me Soundwave, I was wondering if I can go out for a drive if I'm not needed!" Kenny said.
"No need to ask Kenny, you can go whenever you want." Soundwave assured.
"Alright, I guess I'll see you guys later!" Kenny said transforming.
"Be careful, who knows if that other gang is lurking around!" Bloodbath said concerned.
"I will be fine, if I need help I will call!" Kenny said before racing away.
Kenny headed onto a long stretch of road that seemed to only have a few other cybertronians. He had to admit that Tyger Pax did look peaceful at night and felt safe knowing the other gang wasn't around...or so he thought. About 3 minutes from his position, 4 cars were racing down the road using nitrous. One blared music loudly while the others remained silent. As they approached other mechs and femmes, they grouped into a line and swerved around them in sync. They didn't seem to care if they crashed one of them or even injured them. They continued down the road until they could see a purple and black car up ahead who happened to be Kenny. Kenny could hear the music coming closer to him. He moved his side mirrors to see the mechs catching up. Kenny was nervous and stayed silent. The yellow and black Urbana 500 got closer to Kenny's bumper, then swerved to the left to go past him. The red and black ferrari went the same way but stayed beside Kenny. The silver corvette went onto the other side and finally the silver pontiac stayed on Kenny's bumper. Kenny realized they had boxed him in. He recognized who they were and nearly cried. It was the rival gang. The leader finally spoke.
"Stop him!"
The corvette and ferrari rammed Kenny's sides and the urbana 500 slowed down until he touched Kenny's front. The pontiac eagerly rammed him from behind. Kenny's spark sank when they had fully stopped him in the middle of the street. No one still said anything until the leader drove foward, spun around and faced Kenny.
"Well boys, looks like we got a new runt!" Bumblebee sneered and transformed.
Kenny and the others transformed as well. Kenny looked around noticing the angry glares from the others. Especially Jazz who looked ready to pounce. Bumblebee came closer to examine the mech.
"You belong to Soundwave's gang don't ya?" Bumblebee asked angrily.
"Y-y-yes! I'm new!" Kenny said wishing he could back up.
"What's your name?" Mirage asked roughly.
"Kenny!" He said which caused the other's optics to widen.
"Kenny? You're Kenny? I thought Kenny was just some regular drone!" Sideswipe said looking at the others.
"I was a regular drone, but I got upgraded to a miner." Kenny explained trying not to bore the others.
"So let me get this straight, you are the exact same Kenny who's been constantly abused all his life?" Bumblebee made sure.
"Yes, I am! But...what do you want from me?" Kenny asked hearing Jazz growling.
"Since this is your first time seeing us in person, and we know of your history, we will warn you Kenny!" Bumblebee sneered as he and others got close enough to Kenny that he barely had any room to shift.
"You mess with us, we dismantle you! You stay out of our way, we back off ya! Because trust me, nobody messes with us!" Bumblebee sneered getting in Kenny's face then he turned to Mirage. "Mirage here always will sneak-attack you whenever he choices!"
Kenny looks at Mirage who shows off his wrist blades. Bumblebee points to Sideswipe.
"Sideswipe here can easily cut you in half!"
Kenny watches as Sideswipe points his sword at Kenny's neck and pretends to cut it off. Finally Bee points to Jazz.
"Now Jazz, well...he will just simply kill you!"
Jazz laughs evily and pounds one hand into his fist. Kenny gulps.
"And me? I just go for the normal aft-kicking!" Bumblebee said holding up a fist. "So you better watch your back...drone!"
The others snicker as they transform and leave, but Jazz continued to stare at Kenny for a few seconds shaking his head before transforming. He purposly trips Kenny by running into his leg successfully making him fall to the ground. Kenny coughed as smoke filled the area from their exhaust pipes. As if on cue, Bloodbath and Brawl raced in seeing Kenny trying to get up.
"KENNY WHAT HAPPENED?" Bloodbath said helping him up.
"Well...I met the other gang!" Kenny said scratching his back.
"Did they hurt you?" Brawl asked.
"No, Jazz just tripped me!" Kenny shrugged.
"Come on, let's get back to HQ." Bloodbath said as they raced off into the night.
"So...uh...did the drone fight end yet?" Kenny asked.
"Uh...mabye...don't know...hmm!" Brawl said very unsure.
To be continued...
