Firewing watched the Autobot scout led her youngling away; she would have been lying if she said she didn't worry about him being out here… But he seemed happy playing with the yellow Autobot, giggling as the minibot spun him around by his underarms.
"Firewing" a voice broke through her thoughts, causing her to turn. "He'll be ok my queen" the large silver Decepticon said, his optics softening as he watched her. "Bumblebee is a good mech; he'll take care of Firefall"
Suddenly the Autobot leader spoke, to help dispel her doubts. "Do not let Bumblebees size fool you" he started as he looked at the two youngest played. "There's more to him than meets the optic".
Firewing smiled at this, knowing full well that the minibot could hold his own. "I'm sorry" the femme started as she turned back to the three mechs. "This is his first outing. I'm just worry about him" she said, gaining a warm smile and a nod of understanding from the Autobot leader.
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Bumblebee chuckled as he watched the youngling. Firefall had asked if they could pretend to be monsters, and Bumblebee just couldn't say no. He almost laughed as he watched as Firefall flared his; tiny, wings out, his servos coming up above his helm and an 'intimidating' growl left his voice box. "Oh no" Bumblebee started, his voice laced with mock fear. "There is a terrifying monster. Who will save me?" he continued, giggling slightly as the youngling stared at him.
Suddenly Firefall dropped his servos; his wings dropping to a neutral position, as he rushed towards the yellow mech, to wrap his arms around him. "It's ok Bumblebee" he started, as he looked at the yellow mech. "It's me Firefall" he finished.
Bumblebee smiled at the young mech warmly, he still couldn't get over how adorable he was. "Thank primus" he said, as he held the silver and red youngling close. "I was so worried" he announced, still pretending to be terrified.
"I no wanna scare you again" the youngling said, as he pouted slightly. Suddenly he smiled widely, an idea popping into his helm. "You wanna play hide and seek?" the youngling asked, looking at the yellow mech with massive optics.
Bumblebee was quiet for a moment, not quite sure what to say; more to the point, would Firefalls creators allow him to play such a game. But he found himself wanting to say yes; as he looked at the wide optics the youngling looked up to him with. He sighed softly before speaking. "Perhaps you should ask your creators" he said.
"Ok" came the cheerful reply before the youngling ran off towards his creators.
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The meeting was going well, both factions willing to compromise to find a peaceful end. The all spoke calmly, allowing others to have their opinion, as they went through each issue. "Now we need to talk about the energon mines" Firewing said, as she looked at the Autobot leader. "We are starting to run a little low on energon again, and can not go without" she said, hoping the Autobot leader would assist them in some way.
Optimus looked at the two Decepticons, his optics softened as he spoke. "I am willing to share our mines with your forces, we will continue to guard them against rogue attack, but will not stop the Decepticons from getting as much as they need" he said, causing both Decepticon leaders to relax.
"Thank you Optimus" the femme said. "Now what about…" suddenly she was interrupted by an excited youngling.
"Carrier, carrier" Firefall called as he ran towards the four bots. "Can I play hide and seek with Bumblebee?" he asked, as he latched onto his carrier's leg.
Firewing looked down at the youngling. "I don't know" she started, but suddenly caught the look in his optics. She internally groaned as she looked directly into the large optics. "Alright, but don't go too far" the femme said, as she stroked a servo over the younglings helm.
"Thank you" the youngling said, before running back towards Bumblebee shouting excitedly. "She said yes"
The two Autobots smiled at the scene, delighted that they had the privilege of watching the first youngling in millennia grow and mature. They only hoped they would be allow in his life.
Megatron chuckled as he watched his son run towards the yellow Autobot yelling happily. "You've gone soft" he said gently as he brought on of her servos to his lips, planting a gentle kiss upon it.
"No" she started as she looked up at him. "I simply made the mistake of looking him directly in the optics" she said, causing the Decepticon leader to laugh.
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Bumblebee smiled as he searched around the small boulders, looking for the younglings hiding spot. He suddenly heard a soft, pleasant giggle; heading straight for the sounds. "Now, wherever can Firefall be?" he asked, as he jumped around a boulder, but was surprised when the youngling wasn't there. "Huh?" he hummed, before hearing the soft giggle again. He turned towards the sound, slowly stalking towards; where he thought the youngling was hiding; only to find that the youngling once again, was not there. "Pit he's good" he whispered under is intakes.
Suddenly the youngling voice sounded from around the next boulder. "Who you?" the youngling asked, causing Bumblebee to wonder who he was talking to.
"I'm an old friend of your carriers" a voice spoke in response, causing Bumblebees fuel pump to seize; he knew that voice.
He ran around the boulder, his weapons instantly activating to defend the youngling from "Sentinel" he growled as he saw the large red Prime dangerously close to the youngling. "Firefall get away from him" he said, not wanting the youngling to come to harm. He watched as Firefall attempted to run away from the disgraced Prime, when suddenly he was grabbed from behind.
"Not so fast youngling" the mech growled, his voice suddenly sounding so malicious. Sentinel watched as Bumblebees optics began to dim; signalling he was opening his comm link. "Don't even think about it" he growled, causing the mech to stop; optics brightening again. "So much as think about contacting your friends and little one here offlines" he said, holding a knife; that Bumblebee didn't even see him pull from subspace, at the youngling's throat. "This is how this is going to go. I am leaving with the youngling, and you are going to let me" he growled, causing the yellow mech to tense.
"Not a chance" Bumblebee growled as he shot the mechs leg, causing him to drop to his knees; his grip loosening on the youngling; but not entirely letting him go. He suddenly launched himself at the; disgraced, Prime, with ever intension of rescuing the youngling. He slammed his weight into the Prime; the silver and red youngling cried out as he hit the ground hard enough to stun him; Bumblebee threw a punk at the Prime, causing him to grunt in pain.
Sentinel growled lowly as he fought against the little yellow mech, before seeing an opening. He grabbed the yellow mech, drawing him close as he drove his blade through the mechs lower chest; where is chest meets his abdomen, causing the mech to cry out in pain. "All of that effort wasted on a Decepticon" he growled. He was about to speak again when suddenly he heard bots calling out. "Until next time" he said, as he ripping the blade form the Autobots frame; causing him to grunt in pain, before picking up the silver and red youngling. "You're coming with me" he said as he transformed, youngling placed securely in his interior, before speeding off.
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The meeting was close to wrapping up when suddenly all four bots heard the telltale sounds of a fight. They all stopped instantly, their attention drawn to the noise. "No" Firewing said as she raced towards the sounds, three mechs trailing close behind. "Firefall" she called out as they got closer to where the sound had originated.
"Bumblebee" Optimus called, worried about what had happened. "Bumblebee, report" he called again, but still got no answer.
Megatron heard the sounds of a transformation and followed it on hurried legs, stopped suddenly as he rounded a boulder. "No" he whispered at the sight before him. The Autobot scout lay on the ground, energon leaking from the wound in his lower chest, but no sigh of Firefall. "Prime" he yelled out, gaining everyone's attention; as he rushed forwards, his servos instantly going to the yellow mechs chest. "I'm sorry" he said softly as the mech beneath him groaned in pain.
"No, Bumblebee" the Prime said as he rushed to the mechs other side, his servos taking Megatrons place as the Decepticon leader sat back. "Bee, who did this?" he asked, wishing a slow offlining to whoever dare touch the young mech.
Bumblebee panted softly through the pain. "Sen… Ti… Nel" he gasped out softly.
"Bumblebee" Megatron spoke gently, as servo gently stroking the smaller mechs helm. "Where is Firefall?"
Bumblebee groaned slightly, energon forming at his lips. "Sentinel took him" he groaned before he slipped into stasis.
"Megatron lifted the small frame, holding him gently to his chestplates. "The Decepticon base is closer, I'll have Hook ready his med-bay" he said, gaining a nod from both the Autobots.
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