Just a little reminder that the designs for Hardshell, Kickback and Sharpshot are from Fall of Cybertron. I kinda liked their designs from that better than the Insecticons in Prime. Oh this is a two-part special. I will be including special episodes and multi-part episodes every now and then.
Episode 13: Kickback's Revenge Part 1
It was that time of year again...the night the Insecticons planned to stay up all night and go crazy. Hardshell, Kickback and Sharpshot were always troublemakers but didn't cause too much harm. They often hung around outside during the evening but mainly stayed to themselves. Kickback was the more insane and wild one always excited for any challenge and was not afraid to face bigger mechs. Sharpshot was more calm but with a hint of crazy. He loved to use his electricity powers for pranking. Hardshell was somewhere in the middle and was the least talkative but was the strongest and smartest. That night, Hardshell and Sharpshot noticed Kickback wasn't feeling like himself. They found him standing by a malfunctioning street light.
"What's wrong with Kickback tonight?" Sharpshot asked.
"I don't know...go talk to him." Hardshell suggested.
"Eh, Kickback never liked someone bothering him when he was alone. But he would be happy during those times." Sharpshot said.
"Ugh, just do it. Something's wrong." Hardshell said.
"Fine, fine!" Sharpshot groaned.
He walked over to Kickback who was still staring at the traffic light that kept blinking yellow. His visor was fixed on it like it was hypnotizing him.
"I'm telling you man...every third blink is slower!" Kickback said.
Sharpshot looked at the light, then back at his brother.
"Kickback what's up? You've been acting strange all day." Sharpshot said.
"No I haven't!" Kickback was in denial.
"Yes you have, what happened to the funny puns, the yelling, the repeating of some words like I used to do?" Sharpshot asked.
"I just have nothing to say much today." Kickback sighed.
"You know tonight is the night we're supposed to have some crazy fun right?"
"Yeah I know...you two go on without me. I'm going to go take a walk." Kickback said walking away.
"But we're a trio!" Sharpshot called out.
But Kickback didn't answer back and soon was out of Sharpshot's sight.
"Ugh, whatever, we'll be fine without him! Mabye he's going through some phase." Sharpshot wondered.
"Whatever it is...he needs to be left alone...come on, we got some fun to do!" Hardshell said as they ran off.
Kickback walked down an empty street deep in thought. The previous day, Kickback was told by his old Predacon friend Ser-ket that some Vehicons had assaulted her sister Ripclaw so badly over some money that she was in the hospital knocked out. Since hearing the news, Kickback stayed to himself which is why his brothers thought he acting strange. Kickback didn't bother telling them about it. He was so angry that he vowed to find those Vehicons who did it and make them pay. His claws clenched tightly into fists with the sharp tips digging into his palm.
"Ugh, I need to find those Vehicons before they strike again." Kickback said.
He walked by the hospital and decided mabye it would be best if he should see his Ripclaw. Just then, Ser-ket flew over and transformed to robot mode.
"You hear to see my sister?" Ser-ket asked.
"Yeah, come on!" Kickback said.
They walked in and saw Ratchet by a desk. The mech was actually glad to see them.
"Ser-ket, Kickback, I knew you would show up!" Ratchet said.
"Where is she?" Kickback asked.
"Come on!" Ratchet escorted Ser-ket and Kickback to an elevator which turned out to be much quicker.
When they got onto the floor they saw medics rushing towards the Ripclaw's room. Kickback and Ser-ket began to panic and ran with Ratchet.
"PATIENT'S SPARK IS NOT PULSING CORRECTLY!"
"WE NEED TO FIX THAT NOW!"
Four medic's were trying to save the Ripclaw's life. Ratchet ran to help while Ser-ket and Kickback ran in to support her. Ripclaw was heavily dented and had claw marks all over her. Vehicons didn't care whether you were a mech or femme, if you didn't do what they said...they were going to hurt you. Ripclaw's mistake was fighting back.
"RIPCLAW KEEP FIGHTING IT!" Ser-ket cried and leaned towards her sister.
"RIPCLAW DON'T YOU DARE OFFLINE ON US!" Kickback sneered starting to cry as well.
Thankfully, the medics succeeded in stabilizing Ripclaw's spark and she awoke feeling pain all around her body.
"Sis, you okay?" Ser-ket purred.
"W-w-where are we?" Ripclaw asked painfully.
"You're in the hospital...me and Kickback are here." Ser-ket assured.
"K-K-Kick...back?" Ripclaw turned her head to see Kickback's visor staring back at her.
"You're gonna be okay." Kickback assured.
Ripclaw smiled and so did Ser-ket. Ripclaw and Kickback have been in love with each other for years but only Ser-ket knew. They worried about what the others would think.
"Why would those fraggers beat on a beautiful femme like you. Mechs don't hit femmes, it's just wrong." Kickback sneered.
"Did they take all your money?" Ser-ket asked.
"Everything..." Ripclaw began to cry because the pain was too much. "Ser-ket my whole body hurts."
"I know I know...look...we're going to make sure those Vehicons are brought to justice. I promise!" Ser-ket assured.
Ripclaw smiled at her sister. Ser-ket looked to Kickback with bared fangs.
"DESTROY THEM!" Ser-ket growled.
Kickback nodded and smashed a fist into his hand.
"Those guys are going down, DOWN, DOWN!" Kickback growled and stormed down to the main floor of the hospital nearly knocking into Ratchet.
"Kickback where are you going?" Ratchet asked.
"TO KILL!" Kickback sneered before kicking open the hospital doors and leaving.
Ratchet gasped and watched Kickback until he was out of sight.
"Primus..."
To be continued in the next episode...
End of episode 13.