To my friend Prodigal, Mandible seems like a good character to include especially because of his backstory. However, I don't think I will be able to include any OC's in this story judging by where this is going. Sorry Prodigal.

Chapter 4: The Mission

Early the next morning, Bumblebee layed on his bed thinking all about what happened yesterday. He was glad Bombshell had killed Dreadwing but the way he was killed still made him shiver. Never in his life had he seen such brutality. It was disturbing but somewhat cool. His mind flashed back to the day he decided to quit hanging around Shockwave. It was also the day he last saw a certain Predacon.

8 Years ago...

In Tyger Pax, Bumblebee and his best friend Ser-ket loved to cause trouble at night, mainly pulling pranks and breaking windows of homes and businesses. Ser-ket acted like a big sister to Bumblebee but they secretly loved each other. They never got in trouble as they were pretty sneaky and quiet. However, Ser-ket never trusted Shockwave when he would demand Bumblebee to fetch him a few things for his lab. This was around the time Shockwave had started getting an interest in experiments on mechs. Bumblebee mainly preferred Shockwave to act more like he used to when he would just build simple machines and weapons that could deal a lot of damage. But the power of technology and info on ancient creatures of Cybertron consumed him greatly and caused him to go insane with power. Bumblebee and Shockwave weren't considered true friends, they just knew each other and Bee would help him out when he needed it. But Bumblebee never knew where exactly his lair was. One night, he followed Bee and Ser-ket on one of their nights out causing trouble.

"Okay Bee, you see that window over there?" Ser-ket pointed to the window on a house. "Use that rock and break it. This will be fun."

Bumblebee picked up the rock next to him and threw it at the window. The window made a loud shattering sound and shouting could be heard inside. Bee and Ser-ket raced down the street laughing their afts off not knowing Shockwave still following them.

"That was excellent, man you're the best at coming up with ideas!" Bee laughed. "Ooh, next time, you should use your siphon claw and knock down some of those market stands downtown."

"I might!" Ser-ket smirked waving her tail which had the siphon claw connected on the end. "So Bee...I was wondering uh...you like me right?"

"Yes...I do...I really do!" Bee said slightly embarrased. "And you?"

"Yeah...mabye a bit more than I should!" Ser-ket smiled nervously.

The two noticed how close they were standing to each other and looked into each other's optics. They both knew what was going to happen next. Bumblebee may not have had a mouth...but he still found ways to kiss. Soon he and Ser-ket entered into a passionate kiss. They were loving every second of it. Just then, Shockwave walked over seemingly minding his own business. Bumblebee and Ser-ket saw him and pulled away from each other quickly embarrased.

"Hello Bumblebee...Ser-ket." Shockwave greeted.

"Hey Shockwave look, me and Ser-ket are busy tonight so I can't help you out." Bee said regretfully. "So what is it?"

"Not a problem, besides, your services are no longer required. I got what I need right...HERE!" Shockwave snarls as he grabs Ser-ket from behind and points his gun arm at the side of her head. Bumblebee gasps and tries to help.

"SHOCKWAVE WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Bee yelled.

Ser-ket struggled to get out of Shockwave's grasp. She wrapped her tail around Shockwave head in an attempt to choke him. Then she bit him repeatedly but nothing took actual affect.

"Come near her, and you will get shot!" Shockwave snarled.

"LET HER GO! WHAT DID SHE DO?" Bee snarled.

"Nothing, but since I have grown an interest in experimenting on people, I've been needing an assistant...forced of course. I don't need you anymore Bee, you're outdated. However, if you want to see Ser-ket again, you will become my new servant. If not, go away. But try and stop me, and I will teach her how to be with a real mech!" Shockwave demanded making Ser-ket cry in fear.

"YOU BASTARD! YOU'RE INSANE! I WILL NEVER BECOME YOU'RE SERVANT! LET HER GO!" Bee snarled charging Shockwave.

"No don't!" Ser-ket yelled. "I'll be fine!"

Bumblebee was about to punch Shockwave but the mech blasted Bee in the chest next to his spark chamber making him spin around and fall to the ground.

"BUMBLEBEE!" Ser-ket yelled.

"Fine, you'll never understand the true power of science! Now then Ser-ket, you're coming with me!" Shockwave snarled and dragged her back to his lair.

Ser-ket kicked and bit constantly until Shockwave got annoyed and knocked her out with a single punch to the face. Bumblebee clutched his chest and looked to see they were gone. He clenched his fists and slammed them into the ground hard.

"Goodbye...Ser-ket..." Bumblebee began to cry. "SSHHHOOOCCCCKKKKWAAAVVVVVVVE EEEEEEE!"

Back to the present...

Bumblebee jumped from his thoughts realizing he had just yelled Shockwave's name out loud as well as in his thoughts. He clutched the same spot Shockwave had shot him at and winced. Then he remembered that Ser-ket may have been a part of the clue as to where they were. He raced out of his room and towards the basement where a few computers were located near the training room. Bombshell had heard everything and followed Bee down.

"Hey Bee, what happened?" Bombshell asked seeing Bumblebee looking pretty mad.

"I believe I just found some info that is sure to give us a boost! Ser-ket!" Bumblebee said typing in something.

"Ser-ket? Who's that?" Bombshell asked.

"She was my best friend. A Predacon. We used to play pranks on each other, break windows, spar, just mainly have a good time. Then, we fell in love, but Shockwave ruined the moment, kidnapped Ser-ket and threaten to kill me...and rape her...if I tried to..." Bumblebee couldn't continue as he was now crying waterfalls.

Bombshell was in total shock. This couldn't have been possible. He grabbed Bumblebee into a comforting hug and Bee cried like a little kid. Bombshell rubbed the back of Bee's head gently with his claws. This wasn't right...Shockwave was definently going too far. Ser-ket meant a lot to Bumblebee. Bombshell wanted to make sure that Bumblebee receives justice! Bombshell may have been an aggressive and tough insecticon...but even he didn't want Bumblebee to suffer.

"You going to be okay?" Bombshell asked.

"Yeah...I will. Now I guess I can...show you some info." Bumblebee said sitting back down to type in some more things. "Do you have the paper?"

"Right here!" Bombshell said placing it down on the table. "This article shows where Shockwave has been since that night. A lot of these places were torn down, blown up or just ran out of business and abandoned. However, you're from Tyger Pax right?"

"Yeah, one of Shockwave's labs is set there. But I don't think he would be there anymore if he travels from time to time. And I doubt the others would be there either." Bee shrugged.

"So tell me, why did you move here?" Bombshell asked. "Ironhide wouldn't tell me."

"Okay, so during my time in Tyger Pax, I often talked with Ironhide over the computers. Sometimes we met at several locations to hang out. But after Ser-ket was kid-napped, I was too angry and scared to stay there knowing Shockwave would try and kill me. So I moved from city to city, made a few stops here and there, then finally decided to live here where me and Ironhide could be closer. And then I met that asshole Dreadwing...so...yeah..." Bee explained everything.

"Interesting...so...is that Ser-ket?" Bombshell asked pointing to a picture of her that appeared on the screen.

"Yeah...my babe! My Predacon babe!" Bee said doing his version of a smirk.

"Nice job Kid...didn't know you had it in ya!" Bombshell said bending his grill-mouth up.

"Thanks...so I never asked but, what is it like to be an insecticon?"

"It's okay I guess... we have to survive on our own most of the time. Our only weapons are our claws and one or two weapons built into ya. Most lived in alleys, in packs, and houses. We are usually tougher than we look and we usually kill anyone who insults us. Most insecticons eat their prey and love the flow of energon spilling out onto their bodies. It like having a party but with one dead mech!" Bombshell said rubbing his hands together.

Now Bumblebee was creeped out so Bombshell stopped.

"So do you have any idea where Ser-ket may be hiding?" Bombshell asked.

"Well, knowing her...we liked to plan our hideouts in warehouses. As for Shockwave, some police departments must have info about him and where could he currently be. My friend Jazz could help." Bee explained.

"Jazz? Who's Jazz?"

"Trust me, you'll know him when you see him. If you see a mech my size and wear's a visor all the time...that's him! He likes to travel and hang around the Iacon police station. He has a few friends that work there."

"Really? Wow! We're getting more done than we thought."

"Just a suggestion, the Chief of the Iacon police doesn't take too kindly to troublemakers, especially insecticon troublemakers. I'd advise you to try not to make him angry." Bee warned.

"I'll take my chances, no one is going to stop me! Not one single mech. If I have to fight the entire department, then I will." Bombshell vowed.

"And I will be helping you the whole way and that's a promise!" Bee nodded.

"And when we find Shockwave, I'll take care of him...personally." Bombshell sneered. "First I'm going to-"

Ironhide listened from upstairs as Bombshell described everything he was going to do in very deep details. He cringed as he heard the details carefully while Bumblebee chuckled. Once he was done, Ironhide walked downstairs.

"Bombshell...I hope you know what your getting yourself into." Ironhide said sadly.

"I know...but look Ironhide, I know we will both return proudly...mabye not in best condition...but proudly! You've have taken care me ever since that dreadful night and I thank you for everything you've done for me. But now...it's time we take matters into our own hands. We are ready." Bombshell explained making Ironhide tear up.

"Good luck kid, and give that scientist a hit for me too!" Ironhide smirked. "So...where are you two going first?"

"Iacon...we believe the police there will supply us with more than half of what we need!" Bee said as they walked towards him.

The three shared a hug before the two friends left the house. Ironhide sighed and walked back to his room.

Meanwhile, Shockwave had just finished cleaning his work tables when he looked out his window to see what looked like a silver pontiac racing by and transforming to check his surroundings. Shockwave knew who this mech was since he saw him a few times with Bumblebee. The silver mech's visor glowed in the dark as he walked around examining the piles of old scrap metal. The mech's claws gently traced light lines on the walls.

"Hmm, isn't this that old scientist's territory? It seems spooky and...just terrifying like him!" The mech wondered.

"Do tell!" A voice from behind sneered.

The mech turned around to see Shockwave staring at him.

"Uh-oh...Shockwave!"

"Jazz, so nice to see you..."

To be continued...

UH-OH! Jazz has been spotted! What will happen? Please review!