Welcome back Mechs and Femmes to Transformers Prime Gate Crasher!
Last time we HAd Wheeljack come to earth only to trick the cast besides me and reveal it was Makeshift. However the real Wheeljack escaped and toosed out the pretender like last weeks garbage.
Now as for those who read My RWBY Story, not my crossover, I need to take a break from that for the time being due to me having a hurting head at 11 o'clock at night that time. I'll get back to it in due time.
Without further delay, let's roll out!
Chapter 11 Burn Rubber!
All was normal at the Autobot base at the moment. I just finished practicing a new ability that was easily recognised as the Sonic Pain wave. Knowing that this was Bruticus's ability in the game, I thought that if a much concentrated shockwave would replicate it. I then pulled out my phone and started listening to some Nickleback for a while until the rest of the kids to show up. I got a Glimpse of Cliffjumper walking in and then motioned for me to take the headphones off so I could hear him.
"Sup man?" I asked. "Have you seen Arcee lately? I thought she'd be here by now". He said rubbing the back of his helm. "Don't ask me, I've been down in SAFE all day training. Besides I know she can take care of herself, you of all bots should know that". I said to him. He then shook his head which made me even more confused. "Are you still denying it?" Huh? "What?" I asked. "Dude! Seriously? I knew you were blind but really?" He said adding more to what he's trying to say. "Get to the point!" I said. "You got a crush on Arcee!" He smirked pointing a digit at me. "What, why would you even think of that". I said hiding my blush. Sue me, I got a crush on the only Femme Autobot here. Don't judge me or a book by its cover! "Don't even try to deny it. I know you do". He said with the smirk on his faceplate.
"Fine you got me I do ok! And if you even think about telling anyone…I'll kick your aft myself. And I'll do it". I said threateningly. "Whoa, take it easy. I never said I was going to. I'm not that kind of friend. But Miko might". Don't remind me. "Yea. Look this conversation stops now. But it ain't over". I said as I put my earphones back on my head.
I was in the ops centre of the base and saw Arcee walk in. Looking…how do I say this? Plain. "Hey Cee do anything interesting today?" I asked. "No why?" She said. "Oh I dunno, maybe a little drive concerning you and Jack. Maybe someone else?" I narrowed it down. Then she got the picture I was painting for her. "You know about…that?" She asked nervously. "Cee, c'mon". I said gesturing to all of me. "I'm not gonna tell anyone, but I'll give you a warning. Fail to follow it, we'll have a problem on our hands. By we, I mean Optimus". I stated simply. "Alright. Make sure Jack gets it. Right now I'm hitting the wash racks". She said before walking off. I then saw Jack and the others walk up. Jack wasn't feeling like himself and that I knew it had to be Vince. I mean all he does is pick on the weak to make himself look tough…but to be honest it just makes him look like an asshole.
"Alright Jack what did ya do?" I asked without sugar coating it. Jack knew he couldn't lie to me because I pretty much had foreknowledge on my side. "Raced Vince with Arcee". He admitted. "Look I'll give you a warning not to do it. Fail to meet those demands, Optimus will hear of it". I said seriously. "I'll make sure of it". He said. No you won't but hey, I can't say I didn't warn ya.
The next day I was running late to meet the bots as I waited for Cliffjumper to pick me up. I was told that Ratchet was Recharging. I then saw Cliff drive near the foot path and allowed me to get in, closing the door behind me. "Dude where've you been! I was waiting for 3 hours. 3 hours!" I said. "Could we not. Please?" He groaned. "Anyway what's up at the base?" I asked curiously. "Well when I got back from Patrol the only ones in the Ops centre were Bulk Miko and Raf. Arcee's told me to go get you, she said she was busy with something, I dunno what. "Where's Bumblebee and Jack?" I asked with a brow raised. "Uh…" You didn't.
"Cliffjumper. Tell me where those Idgets are now. And don't try to lie to me". I asked sternly. "Alright, alright I was told not to tell you-" He gave in but was interrupted. "And look where that got you". I interrupted. "Anyway, they said they were going to the something called the circuit. It was a racing thing I dunno". He said. "Know where it is?" I asked. "Of course". He replied. "We have to stop them from doing so". I said. "Why?" He asked. "Knockout's gonna be there. Unless you have a counter argument". I said. It took him a minute to think about it but it came to him. "Buckle up". He said before changing gears and flooring it down the road.
The night rolled in and we eventually made it into a huge drainage system. I mean in the episode it was the perfect racing track. No one will know of it and it doesn't put other people in danger. Well…besides the drivers anyway. We cruised through the various cars that were being showed off to other people, we kept looking and looking but weren't any sign of em. "See them Cliffjumper?" I asked. "I see em". He replied. "Where I don't see them anywhere". I said still looking. "Up ahead. Next to that Muscle car there". He said. "Which one numb nuts". I said to him which was a stupid question to ask because there several of em. "Up the front dummy". He retorted as we pulled up next to them. "Jack!" I called to him. Then Bumblebee's other window rolled down to see a very nervous Jack Darby. And I wasn't pleased. "You know what you did right?" I asked…even though we all know the answer.
"Connor I can explain-" He started. "Who's this your boyfriend?" Vince snickered. "No Cockbite, you can say I'm like his big brother. As for you, you're just a dog that's all bark and no bite. Who people like me rather not waste time with". I said with a threatening face. "What did you just say?" He said. "Shut up and piss off. Jack When this is over you and I are defiantly having a talk. Hear me?" I said pointing at him. "Alright". Jack sighed as he rolled up his windows, and I did the same.
"Big brother huh?" He asked with curiosity. "I'd rather not talk about it at the moment, I'll tell ya some other time. Right now Knockout should be here, find him and take him out before he can do anything that'll put people in danger". I stated. "You know. Wheeljack was right. You would make an awesome Autobot". He said in the form of a smile. "Thanks buddy". I smiled back.
Circuit drivers, are you ready?
Here we go.
"Cliff, mind giving me control for this once?" I asked. "Why?" He wondered curiously. "I plan on making Knockout's day a living hell". I smirked. "You can drive?" He asked surprised. "I drive manual but Automatic is way easy". "Alright. Show me what ya got". He said that made me smirk.
(Play Ignition, TobyMac, Portable Sounds)
Make it mean but keep it clean! Fire 'em up in 5…4…3…2…1!
All the cars sped off towards the track, Cliff and I weren't worried about racing or beating anyone, we were more concerned about Bumblebee and Jack. Arcee's gonna be pissed. I knew how to drive, since I had my licence back home, but driving Cliffjumper was completely different from driving my car. Due to Cliff's form being an automatic transmission I didn't need to worry about gear changing. Not that I would suck at a manual or anything. Anyway we were close to Bee and Vince's car to keep them both safe, (Even though I loathed Vince but still), I then saw a familiar red sports car with recognisable decals on the side rushed past the both of us.
"I think we found our target Cliff". I said. The next second later Knockout started firing at Jack and Bumblebee. "Not on my watch you prick!" I said. I then jerked the wheel (Or Cliffjumper's) right into Knockout forcing him to skid and drift to get him back on the track. He then tried to do the same but I hit the Accelerator briefly causing him to miss us and then sped up again to ram his other side, causing him to skid again. "You'll pay for scratching my paint Autobot!" Knockout seethed. "Keep tryin' Decepticon". I muttered. He then tried again but I hit the brake instead causing him to miss again then floored it and rammed Cliff's Grill right up his Aft. "Right up the ass shitbird!" I called. "You tell em' buddy! Man you can drive!" He said to match my excitement. "Thanks, get Bumblebee to contact base so that we can get the rest of the guys here to help, patch me through as well". I said.
"Way ahead of ya". He said.
(End Track)
(Autobot base, normal pov)
Raf and Miko were playing their game with Bulkhead watching them. Not long after, Arcee walked in and noticed they were 2 bots and 2 humans short. She had her suspicions. "Has anyone seen Jack or Connor?" She asked. The kids froze at that question. Miko then answered weakly and nervously. "Not…since we last saw them". Although she wasn't convinced with her answer, and just confirmed her suspicions. "Jack's racing isn't he?" She glared. "Just this once?" Raf confessed nervously. She then turned her attention to Bulkhead who was trying not to look at her in the optics. "Did you know about this?" She asked. "No…Maybe…a little?" He said with a digit gesture. They then received an incoming transmission from Bumblebee.
Guys I got a major situation, I'm being chased by Knockout! He beeped urgently. "You're being chased by Knockout?" Raf repeated. "Isn't that the Decepticon Doctor?" Miko questioned. "Guys mind bringing back up if you have the time?" He semi-yelled. "Connor where are you?" Arcee asked. "Cliff and I are with the other two Idgets who thought it would be a good idea to race without me or Optimus knowing". He said aiming the last part at Bumblebee, Cliffjumper and Jack. "I was pressured into not telling ok!" Cliffjumper added.
"Why are you with them?" She asked. "Well like it or not Cliffjumper here hid that info for me and now we're trying to get Knockout away from Bee and Jack". He stated. "Bee, do not engage, your first priority is to keep Jack safe. Connor do what you can to get Knockout off them". She ordered. "Sure thing, I can assure ya Jack's in safe hands Cee". He replied. "Until I get my hands on him". She muttered.
(Circuit, My pov)
As we trailed Knockout who as shooting at Bumblebee. But I decided to do some shooting of my own, and it was Decepticon target practice. "Cliffjumper, hold 'em still". I said opening the window and fired concentrated bursts from my Photon Burst Rifle. I managed to land a few shots in, and I bet he was pissed, not only does he have scratch marks to worry about but he has to deal with bullet holes as well. I then saw Bee drive off the track and onto the street with the Decepticon following suit with us as well. As we caught up I remembered what happened next… "Cliff off the road & onto the dirt now!" I said and he didn't question me. What we then saw was Knockout spinning out of control as we drove past him. "Slick". We smirked in victory.
We followed Bee and jack under the bridge and hid from Knockout. But knowing what's going to happen can be a royal pain in my ass. I rang Jack's phone that way we could contact each other. "I think we lost em Jack. For the time being anyway". I said. "Hope so". He replied. But our hiding was short lived until an all too familiar Muscle car showed up, revealing Vince. "Oh you gotta be kidding me!" Jack said through the phone before hanging up. "Vince you dickbag!" I quietly cursed. "Darby!" He said getting out of the car. "Vince! You have to get out of here, ok? You win Congratulations! Now Go!" He trying to wave him off. But failed.
"No start and back-up, loser, we're finishing this race!" He demanded angrily. "Get lost asshole! Now!" I said. "This doesn't concern you, but if you want we can settle this right here right now!" He said screaming the last part as he was snatched up by Knockout. Jack ran up the hill with me getting out of Cliffjumper and following suit. "My god what was the one thing I told you". I said pointing at him. "Not to race without you knowing. I thought you knew this was going to happen". He said.
"Well you ignored me, which you did make you learn a valuable lesson. It's not about just impressing the girl you like, it's about standing up to the bully Jack!" I said. I really didn't have time for this. "Help's on the way". He said. And on cue Arcee and Bulkhead came over the bridge with Arcee really pissed at her charge. "Jack we need to talk". She said with her hands on her hip plates. "Later, right now. Knockout's got Vince. He probably mistook him for Bumblebee's human partner. I'm not Bumblebee's human partner. Look. It doesn't matter why they took him Vince is in trouble!" He explained.
"Oh well tough break for Vince". Bulk said getting glares from everyone. "Bulkhead!" Jack and I said in sync. "What? I hear the guy's a jerk. You said so yourself Connor. He's a self-centred-Cockbite!" He defended dumping the stares on me this time. "Hey you all feel the same so don't deny it!" I pointed to all of them. It was true. They'll admit it they have had the mutual feeling. "Look the guy's innocent and if he wakes up he'll learn about you guys. Even though I loathe the guy". I sighed at the last part. Arcee sighed and saw I was right and changed into her vehicle form. "Hop on". She said as Jack complied. I got back with Cliffjumper and raced off after Knockout.
As we reached the storage facility I told Cliff that what was going to happen next. I told him to wait until Knockout escaped the facility and that gave us the chance to chase him down. We let the others know of the plan and they agreed. Cliff and I laid in the shadows and waited for our moment to spring into action, while the others went in like the episode predicted. Not long we then heard the sound of steel smashing steel, endlessly sounding in front of us. Then Knockout floored it down the road with Arcee on his roof.
"Punch it Cliff!" I said as he then shot down the road. We got close to Knockout but Arcee lost her balance and was giving chase like us. Allowing Knockout to speed up ahead of us. Then I heard the sound of a Horn going off. Then out came Optimus as he rammed into knockout sending him into the ditch. "Optimus, Knockout has a hostage". She said over the com. "Understood". He replied as he walked up and ripped his door off and pulled Vince out before tossing Knockout aside. Add a ripped door to his repair list while we're at it. That's gonna leave a mark. "Do you know how hard that is to replace?!" knockout said angrily. Cliff and I drove up and the window rolled down.
"Well maybe next time you should think twice about fucking with the Autobots Tin-head!" I taunted by giving him the bird. With the rest of the Autobots caught up with us Knockout decided to cut and run due to the sheer numbers. "Optimus this is my fault". Jack admitted. "We must get this boy to safety. Explanations can come later…from all of you". He said gesturing to his troops Bumblebee whined something along the lines of "We're so busted".
'I can't help but agree Bumblebee'. I thought to myself. We all started heading back to base while Jack was dropping off Vince back to his car. I can't help but feel sorry for Arcee, Bumblebee and Jack. But hey we came out fine and all but, when we all get back to the base I'm gonna re-watch all the episodes on my phone so I know what we're dealing with in the future.
(Autobot Base)
When Bumblebee and Jack returned, they we're ready for what Prime had to say. "I want an explanation now". He ordered. Not that they could deny it, but they didn't know what to say. "Optimus if I may". I spoke up, having everyone look at me. "You have something to say Connor?" He asked, I nodded in response.
"The thing is, a few days ago, Vince challenged Jack and Arcee to a race. The reason? Jack wanted to impress a girl at his school called Sierra. Don't ask me what they're like because they're just side characters, but in a nutshell Vince is and I quote what Bulkhead said earlier "A self-centred Cockbite", and Sierra is just as forgetful as of not knowing Jack's name even though they're in the same class. Anyway, I thought I wouldn't have to tell you because I thought that Jack would learn his lesson, but he didn't". I said glaring at Jack, who was looked away in shame before continuing on." Anyway, as I got picked up by Cliffjumper this afternoon, I found out he hid the information from me. Due to me knowing the episode 'Speed Metal' Knockout was gonna be there and we helped keep Bee and Jack safe until help arrived. I can assure you, I was going to tell you but I've been busy with some stuff of my own and you weren't here at the time". I explained. Optimus then turned to the kids, Bee, Cliffjumper and Arcee.
"Is this true?" He said sternly. They all nodded in response to this. "I am very disappointed in all of you, you let pride get in the way of your judgement. Not only that you kept this to yourselves and never told me about it. Connor I'll let you choose how this will end". He said putting the spotlight on me. Causing me to be surprised. "Why me?" I asked confused. "You gave off a warning that there would be consequences of their actions. That and you seemed to take charge of the situation". He explained. I thought about it for a moment as I looked at the guys who were nervous about what I would say. "I thought about it and made up my mind". I said. This got them even more nervous.
"I say…let them get off easy. I think they learned their lesson. A light punishment or something". I then turned to the group. "You should be thankful guys. You had this talk coming sooner or later. Actually it was sooner when I think about it". I stated. "Very well. It is late, and you all have school tomorrow. I would suggest you all go home. We'll discuss this tomorrow". He said as everyone was now departing. "Connor, may I have a word with you?" He asked, I nodded in response and waited for everyone else to leave. "I wanted to know how you're training is going for a start". He asked, in not a way he'd normally talk, what's up with that? I bet there was more to this. "Well it's coming along great. But I'm still getting there, I assume there's more to it than that is there?" I asked. "There is. I have given it some thought, and have been given permission form Special Agent Fowler to permit you to stay at the base". He stated. "Wait, to stay here? As in…live here? Am I getting that right?" I said just to be sure. Optimus nodded to confirm my question. "Uh, I mean no offence, neither am I complaining but. What made you come to this decision?" I asked.
"For me to come to this decision was your progress in your training. I wanted to make it seem fair that every member of the team had their own room". He stated. "You really think of me as part of the team?" I asked softly, not really believing his words. "Of course. You may not have your humanity as much as you did before you came here, for all of us in our opinion if you may, that it would be safer here than at your apartment". He said. "Well I don't know what to say but…thanks Optimus, makes feel real welcome here". I smiled. "You are most welcome my friend. We'll have everything ready for your stay, Agent Fowler has agreed for your move in a days' time". He replied with a smile. I walked down the stairs and went to look for Cliffjumper to drop me off at my apartment, but I had to ask him one more thing.
"Do the others know of this?" I asked as I turned my head to face him. "Not as of yet. But I wanted to address it when you move". He replied. "Ok then. G'night Optimus". I said walking off. "Good night Connor". He replied walking off as well.
Well, there we are another chapter completed. I don't think that there's anything else to say.
Anyway leave a review on how I'm doing and let me know what you think of the story so far. Until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime out!
(Update: 13/8/2017-Chapters 1 to 28 are being updated and restructured up to current writing standards).