Back in the scrapyard, Fixit is examining Strongarm's condition. The cadet groaned from the pain, "Will she be ok Fixit?" Grimlock asked in concern.
"Yes, should be wine, kind, fine, in due time."
"It seems like we're in a bit of a pickle," a voice sounded from behind the walls of the scrapyard.
Grimlock looked around, "Did you say something Russell," he asked the child.
"No, that didn't sound anything like me," he assured.
A giggle echoed through the compound, "Now I see why the 'Cons always said that the Autobots are dumb. Your security stinks by the way."
Before Grimlock could react Russell was no longer by his side, "Russell!"
"Who's there!? Show yourself!" Bumblebee hollered out as he got his weapon ready.
"Is that how you treat an old friend lieutenant?" A black blur passed by leaving behind a shaken Russell, "Sisi ni sawa. We are the same," a female voice sang.
"Do I know you?"
"Aww, you hurt me, 'Bee. Then again it has been a while," Metalsound stepped forward, she raised her servos up with an uncaring grin.
"Metalsound? Well, it has been a while," Bumblebee says as he puts away his weapon, "Why are you working with Steeljaw exactly?"
"I was bored. How's the kid?" She asked as she felt Grimlock standing behind her, "Don't even think about it big boy, unless you want another shock," she teased as she released a few sparks causing the mech to back up a little.
"He's a bit shaken up but seems to be doing fine."
"I meant the cadet, but it's nice to see Grimlock's doing fine as well."
"I don't understand. How did you get past the security systems?" Fixit asked.
"I turned it off by overloading it, don't worry it'll be back on within the hour," she assured him when she saw the devastated look on the Mini-Con's face.
"Strongarm is doing fine, she's in a world of pain but with some painkillers and some rest, she should recover just nicely. Isn't that right Fixit?"
"Yes, but why aren't you arresting her lieutenant? Isn't she working with Steeljaw?" The Mini-Con whispered.
"I can still hear you," Metalsound whispered to the Mini-Con, causing him to flee behind Bumblebee, "They don't call me the second ears of the Decepticons for nothing."
"Do I have reason to arrest you Metalsound?"
"I should hope not, I haven't caused any harm to the humans, I've stayed out of sight. And I only defended myself when attacked or provoked, you should know me by now. I think I'll stick around for a while," she replied as she transformed into her beast form before laying in a patch of sunlight.
"So is she on our side now or what?" Russell asked.
"Would appear so."
Sometime later Strongarm wakes up and hisses in pain which got the attention of Fixit and Bumblebee, "You're awake! How are you feeling?" Bumblebee asks with a bit of concern in his voice.
Metalsound's ear twitches at the sound. She opens one of her optics wanting to keep an optic on the situation.
"Other than my stomach feeling like it's on fire, I'm ok," Strongarm replied when she caught sight of the Predacon, "What's she doing here?" She asked as she got up. She let out a groan of pain.
"It would be best if you rest, Springload's poison will linger for a few days," Fixit told the cadet.
Strongarm nods as she lays back down, "You didn't really answer my question though," she mumbled.
"I got tired of hanging around those guys, plus I wanted to make sure that you were ok," Metalsound explained, only telling half of the truth. Strongarm narrowed her optics, unsure if they could trust the femme.
"She's an old friend and she gave no cause to arrest her."
I'll be keeping an optic on you. Strongarm vowed to herself as she laid back down to get some rest.
Metalsound could care less about what the others thought, as long as the cadet was alright. It would put Steeljaw's processor at ease. The only problem was, how was she going to sneak away to let him know?
Later Metalsound decides to go for a fly, she gets up and gets ready to leave when Bumblebee comes along, "Where are you going?"
"Just thought I'd stretch my wings, haven't had a nice flight for a good while. Care to join me?" She asked not wanting to seem too suspicious.
"No, I got some work to do. Have a nice flight."
"Arigatou(Thank you), I'll see you in a bit," she replied with a smile as she took off.
Halfway through her flight, she started moving through the air as if she was dancing to an unheard song, but she still kept an optic out for Steeljaw. She found Steeljaw walking in the forest and goes down to land in front of him, "Metalsound, where have you been?"
Transforming in midair she landed gracefully, "Around, but I can't really stay for long. Your girlfriend's doing fine. It feels like something's calling me to stay with them for a while."
Steeljaw looks at her confused, "You were with the Autobots? Why are you with them?" He then pauses, "Wait, you saw Strongarm? She's fine?"
"That's what I said, your girlfriend is doing fine," she repeated emphasizing the "girlfriend" part, "You really need to look up some human definitions."
"Thank primus."
"You're welcome by the way," she chuckled, "Was Thunderhoof acting strange to you today?"
"Strange? Strange how? He's always strange to me."
"Well, normally he keeps his distance and he said that he wanted to get to know me better."
"Oh, he's attracted to you," he says with a smirk.
"What!?" Metalsound blinked in shock.
"Yeah, he told me himself, he's attracted to you and was hoping he could get your attention."
Metalsound stood where she was, still in shock, shaking her helm she tried to figure out why Thunderhoof would like her, "Did he say why he's attracted to me?"
"He said he thinks you're pretty and pretty awesome. He likes how you can take care of yourself and don't take scrap from the other 'Cons, especially Saberhorn and Glowstrike."
"Well, you can thank Dreadwing for training me how to defend myself," she huffed as she turned away trying to hide her blush, "And Saberhorn isn't that bad, it's Glowstrike I can't stand."
"Yeah, same. I can't stand Glowstrike, but Saberhorn is pretty cool."
"I should be getting back, they'll start to wonder what's taking so long. Not to mention Strongarm may be keeping tabs on me, I'll try to be back soon," she replied before transforming as she took to the air, "Try not to get too carried away for control," she called as she flew off.
"METALSOUND WAIT!"
Metalsound stopped where she was, looking down to who had called her.
"COME BACK!" Steeljaw was waving for her to come back, "I GOT A REQUEST!"
"Ok," she replied in confusion as she flew closer to the mech, "What is it?"
"First, how long will it take for Strongarm to be fully recovered?"
"A few days, I think that's how long I'll be staying, just until she gets her strength back."
"A few days!? Argh!" He then sighs, "When she's recovered can you help her sneak out to see me, please?"
"I'll try. Was there anything else?"
"Yes. While she's recovering, can you talk to her about me and help her see that I'm not so bad?"
"I will give it my best shot. Is there anything you don't want me to say?"
"Just nothing that will make me look bad."
"Right, well if that's all I really should be getting back."
"That's all, see ya later," he says as he starts walking off. With a shrug, Metalsound made her way back to the scrapyard.
