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Blurr had to stay beside Bulkhead as he drove. With no Earth vehicle mode, something that Ratchet and Optimus hadn't focused on with him being mostly homebound, they didn't want to draw any attention to him. At least with Blurr beside him at this time of night they knew his unwanted reveal was reduced by fifty percent.
Blurr felt a little guilty being out with Bulkhead. Bulkhead wasn't in a good mood, not even speaking much since they left. Blurr couldn't help but feel like he was, at least partially, to blame. He could admit that he was intruding some, but he just wanted to get out.
"I'm sorry." Blurr apologized. "I know you'd much rather be doing this alone."
Bulkhead gruffly sighed. It wasn't towards anyone in particular, but he was a little annoyed. He didn't want an apology. DIdn't think one was needed. He wanted to get in on the action. And it was Ratchet who wasn't letting him do that.
"It's not that." Bulkhead stated. "Sure, I'd prefer to do things on my own, but what I really wanted was to get in on the action. You coming along was just a side effect of a predicament I didn't want to be in."
"Oh."
It went silent as they continued driving. Blurr had nothing to comment on, feeling bad for what he already mentioned. Bulkhead felt a little bad for putting it the way that he did. Blurr only wanted to get out of the base, much like he was. It wasn't his fault he got drawn into the disagreement.
"Look, I appreciate the help, but you gotta understand where I'm coming from." Bulkhead stated.
"I do." Blurr admitted. "You want to fight. It's your nature as a Wreaker. However, you also got to understand that Ratchet's doing what he thinks is best."
"I know."
As they turned the corner to Raf's block, they were greeted with a surprise. Breakdown was aiming his blaster at Raf's house. What was a dull mission became exciting and troubling and Bulkhead had to act. Acting fast, Bulkhead rammed into Breakdown.
"It's a good thing you gave me curbside duty Ratchet." Bulkhead noted, not regretting the choice any longer.
They got some distance before they both transformed. Breakdown appeared worse for wear. But what was really different was his voice. It wasn't Breakdown's, and after mentioning Bulkhead by name and his operations, Bulkhead knew who this really was.
"Silas?" Bulkhead realized.
"In the flesh." Cylas confirmed. "In a matter of speaking."
They picked up their battle. Because of his injuries, moving began to get sluggish, and Cylas knew it. He was able to get in jabs and kicks a lot easier. As much as he knew Bulkhead would prefer to do this alone, Blurr knew he had to do something. He needed help.
Blurr jumped in, landing several quick kicks on Cylas before landing behind the mech. It was enough to stun Cylas. He was proud of landing a hit. Unfortunately, his pride was short lived as Cylas shook off his attack. It was like he brushed it off like it was nothing.
Cylas looked at him, unfazed by the hit. He was both curious and annoyed by the attack, not liking the distraction. However, seeing Blurr was a curious sight. As far as he was concerned, this was a mech that he had never seen before.
"Nice form," Cylas snidely complemented, "but it lacked power."
Cylas decided to make Blurr his target, approaching him. It spoke anxious volumes. Blurr was good, but a fighter he was not. At least not in a while. He wasn't ready to fight Cylas in a way the other, more active Autobots, were accustom to. This was exactly what Ratchet wanted to avoid.
"Blurr, get out of here!" Bulkhead loudly ordered.
"No." Blurr refused, wanting to fight.
Blurr went in for another attack. It didn't do much and was countered with a hit from Cylas. The attack made Blurr go on the evasive. Using his speed to deflect attacks, Blurr used it to get a few jabs in when he could.
"Speed seems to be your strong suit," Cylas observed before punching Blurr, "but fighting is not your strong suit."
Grabbing Blurr's servo, Cylas threw him to the ground. He continuously kicked the mech, preventing him from get in up. It was sad to watch and Bulkhead couldn't stand it. Pulling out a blaster, Cylas aimed it at Blurr.
"Say goodbye." Cylas proclaimed.
As if out of thin air, Smokescreen came out and kicked Cylas. The hit was enough to knock him back and divert his attention. And just like with Blurr, Cylas didn't seem too impressed. Smokescreen took over, and even Bulkhead came in to help. They were able to handle him long enough for them to notice the satellite falling into the atmosphere, which prompted Cylas to retreat.
"And for the record, I studied all of the Wreakers' battles." Smokescreen admitted.
"There's hope for you yet, rookie." Bulkhead complemented.
Bulkhead turned his helm, giving Blurr his attention. Blurr was on his pedes, walking away. He couldn't tell if the speedster was okay. And with his back to them, there was no telling how he was feeling.
"Are you okay?" Bulkhead asked.
"I'm fine." Blurr sighed, dragging himself along.
A disappointed grimace was on his face plate as he dragged his pedes along. He was disappointed. With himself and the situation.
Cylas found himself in a troubling situation. With the satellite gone, his purpose was null and void as far as Megatron was concerned. His sentence, dissection and study, which had a morbid outcome.
"The speedster is awake." Cylas panicked, hoping that would save him.
Everything seemed to pause as Megatron glared at him with confusion. It took him a moment to realize what he was talking about. When he did, the next question was how Cylas found out.
"What are you talking about?" Megatron inquired.
"I overheard some of your men talking about a speedster that was released and how he's probably in the hands of the Autobots." Cylas explained. "When I went to attack the boy's house, I saw him."
Megatron seemed to contemplate the information and if he should keep Cylas alive. It gave him something to think about. Cylas hoped that this little bit of information would keep him alive. But when Megatron gave him an unamused glare, Cylas knew it wasn't looking good.
"You merely confirm what I fear would happen." Megatron stated. "Take him away."
Megatron turned his back to Cylas as Knockout and some subordinates dragged him away. Megatron was frustrated with the information. Because while it did confirm what he had suspected, it also confirmed that they lost a potential victim to interrogate.
I may try to wrap up season 2 in the next chapter or two.
