Soundwave listened as Prime scowled Springer for the needless torment. He watched Megatron carefully, knowing that both had enough power to break the chains and pass though the bars. He began to use his telepathy to contact Megatron, knowing that the commander hated it.
"We cannot escape while Prime is present." Soundwave told him. Megatron scowled at Soundwave in return, which was enough to tell Soundwave that Megatron, had heard. He stopped instantly as Springer and Prime walked to the area.
"Megatron you will stand trial before the Autobot council for your crimes against Cybertron." Optimus stood there looking at Megatron. He knew this Transformer very well and for him to just sit there something was not right. He took a step back from the cell; everything was as it should be. He had Prowl come through both cells, and look for anything that the wounded Deceptions might use, before placing the prisoners in them. Nothing was there, and the only thing that had changed was the position that the Decepticon commander was sitting in. He walked to the control panel and read the reports, the cells had not been opened, and then he returned to Megatron's cell.
"Do you wish to have a defense?" Prime asked. It was Autobot law that a defense was available if one believed one was Innocent.
Megatron's optics squeezed nearly shut as he peered at Prime with hate. "I need no defense, but you will."
Optimus turned from Megatron to Soundwave who sat motionless optics dark.
"Don't let him fool you he was making so Primus knows noise that was driving my sensors crazy." Springer jumped in before Prime could say anything.
"Has he moved?"
"No, just to have a look around but nothing else."
"Keep your optics on this one. Prowl, Ironhide and Jazz will be here as soon as the get back from patrol." Optimus turned to the door, and started to walk out.
"I'll feel a lot better once the get here." Springer said. Prime did not stop; his next destination would be the council meeting to report.
Soundwave heard Prime's steps after the door closed and he was nearly half down the corridor, his audios nearly fully functional again. He looked at Megatron who was in turn staring at Springer; he had seen that particular look before. This Autobot didn't realize that his death was at hand. Megatron finally caught a glance at Soundwave, it was time. Once Springer had returned to the desk Soundwave broke his bonds. The noise made Springer come running to see.
"How, did you do that?" Springer asked. Soundwave stumbled and pretended to get up. Springer grabbed another pair of cuffs that were hanging on the wall. He was ready to key the door when there was a soft clink on the floor behind him. He turned around and came face to face with a now free Megatron