Speed Metal
Mid April
After School
'Another day, another non eventful day at school' Jack thought to himself as he headed down the school steps and headed for Arcee. Arcee of coarse was in her alt form waiting for Jack. Jack loved it when Arcee was waiting for him and not busy on missions. Jack wasted no time hoping on Arcee and backed out of the parking lot and headed home. Jack thought that this day was going to be alright, but life had something else in mind.
"Hey, cherry moped" a red haired teen said leaning on his car. The Kid was known only as Vince. The high school bully. A well-known asshole who doesn't care about others, except him. He always finds pleasure in putting others down even with the smallest of insults. Jack was about to prove him wrong.
"Uh this 'Moped' has duel carbs, and can go 0-60 in 3.5 seconds." Jack said has he drove off. Jack learned it's better it just ignore the bullies and just walk away. And become the better man. Jack was a nice kid who stuck by the rules. But that doesn't mean he dreamed of seeing Vince get what he deserves. By him or someone else.
"Uh Jack, a ladies vital stats, are her own business" Arcee said as they came to stop at a red light. Jack sighed. He knew better than to tell a lady's secret, even if they weren't human.
"Hey" a voice caught Jacks attention "Nick, right?" that voice belonged to Sierra, Jack high school crush. He had always like her from afar, but never could get the courage to ask her out. "Uh, it's Jack "he corrected her. "Jack, sorry, Im Sierra"
"I know".
"You once, offered me a ride?" she smiled. "Of course any time" Jack said
"Im your guardian kiddo, not your wingman" Arcee whispered to him. Arcee didn't like/wanted to be used as a way for Jack to get some girl. Arcee wanted to leave before Sierra could make another move.
"So how 'bout now" Sierra asked. Now Jack was caught in 2 options ether say no and drive away, or say yes and impress a girl knowing Arcee would be upset. Before he could respond Vince showed up in his custom muscle car.
"Hey Hey, small world" He said stopping in-between the two people
"Uh, were having a conversation here" Jack replied.
"Cheer Captain here might enjoy you taking on 4 wheels of Muscle car"
"Are you challenging me… to a race?"
"You catch on quick loser, whaddya say" Vince replied as the light turned green.
Before Jack could answer Arcee drove away. known he was going to get ahead of himself.
"Hey you didn't let me answer" Jack said.
"Nope" she responded
"Arcee we could smoke him" He said trying to convince her.
"Yep" replied causally.
Jack sighed. they came to a stop at another red light "I don't make the rules Jack, Optimus does. And rule number 1 in case you've miss it, never abuse power, even for personal gain". Arcee was Optimus's trustworthy second in command, anything thing Optimus says, goes. And she holds her position in his ranks with all the responsibly she has. And letting that position and trust slide for a little race was childish and irresponsible.
"Oh yeah well, what about Justin and G-force. They seem to do anything they want." Jack counter. "Jack. You have to understand, Justin and G-Force have no shame when in it comes to anything they do. I believe that if the world were to know about our existence it would be caused by them. And their response would be 'Whoops'". Arcee finished as they pulled up to a red light.
"Well were does that leave us" Jack asked but quickly cover his mouth fearing what Arcee might say. "Im just your guardian, and nothing el-"
Arcee was cut off by Vince coming right beside him. Jack reflected back on Arcee's statement.
"Vince, maybe racing isn't such a-"
Vince "Ha, figured. You ride around like your bikes something special, but it's just a clunky stupid trike that belongs in the scrapyard, and UGLY" He said before he did a risky U-turn and speeding off. Arcee lost her patience with him
"THAT'S IT! THE YAHOOS GOING DOWN" Arcee said as she turn around to catch Vince. "Whoa what happen to rule number one" "Gets bent, just this once" Arcee replied.
Vince had just pulled up to the girls and tell them that Jack chickened out of the race. But before he could say that Jack cut him off.
Jack pulls up to Vince "Ready when you are Viney".
"Dirt road by trucker's ranch, 1 hour" Vince replied. The race has been set, now they wait. But it looks like some else wants to join
*BEEP BEEP*
Jack and Vince looked to see a Blue Bugatti come right next to Jack. With Justin Behind the wheel. "Hey guys" Justin said.
"Justin what are you doing here, I thought you had work?" Jack said
"I just got out and I spotted you guys, I just came from the 7/11 to pick up some Skittles." Justin said holding a half-eaten bag of candy. Justin was the most laid back person anyone will meet.
"So you both having a race, why don't I save you both the trouble" Justin said revving the engine.
"Get out of here Justin, this is between me and Jack' Vince replied.
Vince had known Justin from the years he was in Jasper. Becoming friends with Jack, Vince saw another target, but Justin seem to ignore Vince no matter what he did. Then Vince became jealous once Justin rolled up in a Bugatti to school, and became very popular. Vince hated that, but just like Jack, he ignored Vince.
"Yeah, well this car could smoke both of your rides, Twice... In one go" Justin said speeding off laughing. Vince just shook his head.
Truckers Ranch
Vince and Jack Lined Up at the small mile sigh.
"From here to the Next mile maker. READY GO!" Vince said as he got a cheap head start and so Jack and Arcee caught up. "Well that was fair" Jack said in sarcasm
"Uh Arcee" Jack said worrying about losing "Winning isn't enough Jack, You want to make him cry" Arcee said as she got more determined.
Arcee picked up more speed to swerve around Vince and take the lead and soon winning the racing.
"Yes outstanding." Jack shouted as Arcee beeped her horn. Maybe he could get away with one more thing, "Hey maybe we can give Sierra a ride around the block" But Arcee was to smart "Don't push it." She replied.
Autobot Base
When they got done racing against Vince, Jack and Arcee returned to the Autobot base. Arcee told Jack "Not to a word, to anyone." Arcee stated very seriously. "Our little secret" Jack smiled, Arcee returned the smiled, leaving Jack behind.
"VROOM VROOM, And the winner is…" Miko said popping up behind Jack. He was shocked. "...Miko where did you hear that?"
"Are you kidding me? IT'S ALL OVER SCHOOL!"
"Yeah, you beat the pants off that bully Vince". Raf said behind Jack. Jack brought them both into a huddle.
"You guys have got to keep this a secret. Especially from Optimus." Jack whispered. They nodded in response.
Jack prayed that this was only a one time thing.
Next Day After School
Friday
Jack was walking down the step out of the school thinking about the whole day, about how he humiliated Vince and got so much respect from everyone. But before he could go any further, a voice came behind "Hey I was looking for you. The Race, how great was that. I was like, Yeah, Go Jack" Sierra said pumping her fist. "It was no big deal" Jack responded.
"YOU GOT THAT RIGHT" Vince said shoving Jack out of his way. "But if think you could run with the big boys. The Underground. Tonight. 11PM." Now Jack was caught in the same situation again ether say no and walk away and fall into the position. Or say yes, and impress the girl. "Sure I'll be there" Jack replied. "Looking forward to it" Vince responded.
Of course when he went to tell Arcee, she said no. But Jack had a backup plan.
Autobot base
10:00 PM
''Uh, hey, Raf is there a chance I could borrow Bee for an hour.''
The Canals
11:00 PM
Jack and Bumblebee drove down into the canals and made their way the starting line. The place was jumping with custom rides and loud music, and lots of people. Vince was waiting for Jack, and the startling line, but when Jack showed up in a Yellow and Black Camaro he was confused. "Bikes in the Shop" Jack said as they both exchange evil glares at each other.
"Oh No, drivers, looks like we got ourselves some high heat coming our way. You guys at the start, you might want to look behind you" The announcer said as people were parting ways and a car moved through the crowd.
Jack and Vince look behind to see a blue Bugatti Super Sport pulled up right in-between Jack and Vince. The driver rolled down his windows. "Hey guys fancy meeting you here." Justin said "Justin, what are doing here?" Vince said "Miko told me." Justin said as he tossed his hood over his head and closed the windows.
"G-force let me drive I got this" Justin said as he plugged his phone into the radio and put on a good song.
[PLAY THE SONG]
Joe Budden – Pump it up
Pump p p pump pum pump
Pump p p pump pump it up
Pump p p pump pump p pump p pump
Pump p p pump pump it up
(Just Blaze)
Pump p p pump pump it up
We gon do it like (Uuh, uuh, uuh)
All drivers could hear the bass coming from the Bugatti.
"Drivers are you ready?" Jack look to see Sierra waving at him. She being the one to do the countdown.
"Make it mean, but keep it clean". Oh it was going to be clean until a custom red Aston Martin One-77 pulled up in the back of the pack.
Sierra pushed her arms out to her sides to signal the drivers to get ready.
Next. She raised her arms above her head.
Get set.
And lastly. She threw her arms down and the racers sped past her and race the course.
Vince saw how Justin pulled away in first place, he knew he could not win., but at least he can still beat Jack. He saw how Jack drifted around him, putting him in 3rd place. Vince stepped on the gas harder and shifted gears pushing his car to the limit, he was soon catching up. That is until the Red Aston knocked into causing him to lose control and slow down. Jack noticed this "Wait, I know that car" Jack said as Bee went back to being the driver. Then One-77 started to open fire upon them with a laser rifle that appeared on the right back side of the car. Bee was quickly dodging blast fire. He had no choice but to abandon the race and try to lose the Aston Martin. "Can you lose him Bee" Bee responded but Jack didn't understand "I hope so because I really don't want to call for backup"
Base
Miko and Raf were playing flash games on his laptop that was connected to the TV by an HDMI wire. They were both playing Chaos Faction 2, and were battling out with Bulkhead, Ironhide and Jazz watching, everything was fine until Arcee came up to them "Anyone seen Jack" Arcee asked. Everyone stopped what they were doing, Miko slowly "Not since… the last time we saw him" Miko answered. Arcee gave them a suspicious look "Their Racing aren't they" She said. "Just this once" Raf said and smiled. Arcee turned her attention to the guys
"Did you three knew about"
Jazz: No…
Ironhide: Maybe…
Bulkhead: A little…
Arcee signed. It was at that moment that Bumblebee called in. "You're being chased by Knockout?" Raf asked. Bumblebee beeped in response. "That sounds like a Decepticon" Miko stated. "Bee do not engage, your first priority is to keep Jack safe. Till I get my hands on him" Arcee said as she took off.
Jack and Bee
Bee mange to lose Knockout. They were just about to leave when Vince showed up "DARBY" he said getting out of his 81 Camaro, and pounding his fist.
"Vince you got to get out of here, you win okay." Vince put his hands down on Bee's Hood. "Start her back up shit head, you and I are going to settle this. If you don't want to. Then I beat your sorry ass for humiliating me" Vince said before he was snatch by Knockout, who threw him in his alt mode, strapped him down with a seatbelt, shocked him and knocked him out, and drove away.
"Breakdown, you'll never guess what Im packing. Bumblebee's human friend. And when the Autobot tries to stage a rescue"
"He has a 'Breakdown'" Breakdown laughed.
Jack could not believe what happened. Knockout just took Vince, for Bee's Human partner. "Bee hes getting away" Jack yelled. Bee beeped in response. "I CAN'T UNDERSTAND YOU, how could this get any worse" Jack said putting his hand on his head.
*BEEP BEEP* Jacked looked to see Arcee, Bulkhead, and Velocity show up and transformed. "Jack we need to have a little chat" Arcee said, not in the mood to deal with any scrap. "Later Arcee, Vince got snatch by that Sports car con. I don't know why but Vince is in trouble"
"Oh well tough luck for Vince" Bulkhead replied.
"Bulkhead?!"
Jack said in disbelief. "What? I hear the guys a jerk" " No argument their but the guy is innocent, He doesn't deserved to get crushed by Cons" Jack replied. Arcee transformed "Hop On".
"Arcee listen, Justin and G-Force are here too, but I don't where they are."
"Let me contact them."
Justin and G-Force
"Here you sir 10 grand" Justin and G-force had just won the race the others drivers hadn't even crossed the finished
Justin took the bag fill with money and tossed it into the passenger. 'Thanks for the Prize" Justin said as he drove away getting onto the road when a call came though.
"G-Force this is Arcee, where are you, we need help. Vince got kidnapped by Knockout we need all the help we can get."
"OK, where are you?"
"By some storage place, near a water tower"
"OK Im on my way"
G-force and Justin were located outside of town, but they came to a 4 way intersection.
"Um dude… Which way is back into town" G-force asked. Justin scanned the horizon looking forward, back, right, and left. To his left he could see a glow. "That way. I let you drive now"
G-force took over. And drove back into town. When they got there, they made it just in time to see Knockout drift around a corner and head out of town east. "Get Him!"
G-Force we quickly coming up onto Knockout, going right pass Arcee. G-force was right about to ram Knockout when Optimus showed up and knocked him into a ditch. G-force was too busy watching what happen he forgot to stop. He turned around to see Optimus rip knockout's door off, grab Vince and toss him.
"DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS TO REPLACE?!" He shouted before looking to see the others show up. And quickly left.
"Optimus I can Explain" Jack said
"We must get this boy to safety. Explanations could come later. From all of you"
"Did you get him?" Justin said
The bots looked to see Justin step out of G-Force
"Justin, where the hell have you been when Knockout attacked us?" Jack asked "Oh that, well you see, we were caught up in some, 'other things'. He replied lying though his teeth. He looked down to see a 100 Dollar bill fall right in front of him, and looked to see the bag of money he left open, His eyes went wide as he looked towards the bots, Well more towards The girls who had their arms crossed and tapping their foot on the ground waiting for an answer. He slowly picked up the dollar and put it in his pocket "Hehe"
...
Justin quickly jumped inside G-force. And quickly driving away, back into town leaving the rest of the Autobots
"Ugh, idiots" Velocity facepalmed.
Monday after work
Justin walked out of work and headed for the Bugatti. He got a lot of congrats from other students that came in for a burger, about beating Vince in a race even though he had a faster car.
He made his way over to G-force and hoped in the passenger seat, and drove. "So G how'd it go back at base." "Optimus gave me a lecture, I went to talk to Velocity and she slapped me about what happened Friday saying that I should have been more watchful of my actions"
"I felt like we shouldn't race anymore, because we would win, all the time. And Velocity can be strict sometimes"
"Yeah. But she is Damn Fine"
I laughed
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