Chapter 2
When Knock Out and Night Stalker returned, they had to deal with the Younglings, the little band of heathens were all over the place, all except Nightwing. He was in First Aid's care while he was getting back on track from the lack of energon, Knock Out's assumption in the first place without even examining his Youngling. Night Stalker found Midnight Chaser under a console that Soundwave was working on and the communications Autobot let out a hiss of frustration.
"I can see what Ratchet means. Midnight Chaser can you PLEASE stay out of my way?"
"Leave your uncle Soundwave alone. He's busy. Come on. It's time for a recharge anyway."
Rapidfire had decided to take charge of them instead of Ironhide and First Aid. The reason for this was so he could get an idea of what to expect in his own Sparkling. Wheeljack was being a grump about it. Though he was more cheerful to have around than Ratchet was. The Autobots were beginning to grow and news of five new Sparklings had reached far and wide among the Transformer world. Decepticons contacted Megatron while several Autobot ships contacted Optimus.
Among those that would be joining the Autobots was an old flame of Optimus, back when he was Orion Pax, Elita One. Others included Blurr, Jetfire, and many others. Optimus was glad that the tides were turning. He knew that the Decepticons were getting more to their ranks as well, but with two already having joined the Autobots and both providing the Autobots with three Younglings… well. Needless to say that the Autobets felt very blessed.
With each new Autobot coming in, Miko introduced herself to all of them. Some wondered why humans even knew of the Transformers and others accepted Miko's trust wholeheartedly. It was a nice change from all the fear and panic and war. They all asked, however, if there was no war on Earth and Miko said that there was, but mostly human ones. Thanks to Special Agent Fowler humans were out of the way of any Transformer skirmishes. This definitely brightened the Autobots' up. At least no humans would be in the way if they DID interact with Decepticons.
"Just be wary of Miko. She tends to say she's staying behind and then when everyone has their back turned, rushes through the ground bridge into danger. She ends up putting Jack and Raf into trouble as well."
Night Stalker stared hard at Miko who scuffed her foot and actually looked sheepish. She had DEFINITELY settled a little bit since she had been fifteen. Night Stalker had definitely been a good role model for the reckless girl. Night Stalker felt a hand on her shoulder and she turned to see Soundwave.
"What is it?"
"More Autobots on the way, along with a Decepticon prisoner. I do not know where Optimus is."
"I can find him for you."
Soundwave nodded and turned back to the console.
"Which ones?"
"A former wrecker by the name of Topspin…"
"Topspin?! Haha! I can't wait to tell Jackie!"
"You do that. Besides Topspin there is Sideswipe, Jolt, Heatwave, and the Decepticon known as Slipstream."
"I'll go find Optimus."
Night Stalker first looked through the entire base for the leader, but could not find him. Deciding to exit the base she began to comm for the semi and as time wore on, began to wonder if Optimus had turned off communications. However, it seemed the leader grew tired of Night Stalker's constant badgering that he finally answered.
"Night Stalker. I wanted to take a solo patrol. What is it?
"If you're truly Optimus then return to base. Soundwave has information."
"I'm on my way."
Twenty minutes later Optimus met Night Stalker outside the base and transformed.
"What has Soundwave found out?"
"More Autobots and a Decepticon prisoner. Topspin, Sideswipe, Jolt, Heatwave, and the Decepticon known as Slipstream. Due within the next few days."
"Excellent. Jolt is a pretty good Medic and his ability to jolt others should help with certain medical treatments. Inform First Aid, Ratchet, and Knock Out of the arrival of Jolt. I'll see to the others."
Night Stalker wandered off, leaving Optimus to take control once more. The sleek silver 'Bot soon found Ratchet and First Aid checking over the engeron supply.
"New Medic on the way for you. Jolt."
Ratchet looked up, "Jolt isn't a Medic, but he does help in certain situations and his invaluable help will be greatly appreciated. Who else is arriving?"
"Sideswipe, Heatwave, Topspin-"
Ratchet snorted, "Great. Another Wrecker. Isn't it bad enough that we have Bulkhead and Wheeljack?"
"Well they may be Wreckers, but at least they wreck for us." First Aid responded gently.
"And last is a Decepticon prisoner by the name of Slipstream. I'm sure the Autobots will explain how they gained a prisoner in the first place… though I'm wondering where we're going to put all the prisoners and Autobots. The base isn't exactly big enough for everyone."
"You are correct, Night Stalker. I have just finished speaking with Agent Fowler and we are going to set up several more bases across the world for different factions of Autobots. This way, there will be enough hands at each, but that one base won't be so overwhelmed. It also helps so we do not have to spend so much resources going from the United States to Russia or wherever for Energon."
"Thank the All Spark. I was getting tired of sending our team all across the world, wondering if they were ever coming back. This plan is much better. Our teams will be connected to each other, but we can get to Decepticon activity quicker with more bots at hand to help."
It was definitely true. Night Stalker asked if there was anything she else she could do, but there was nothing. With that, the 'Bot made her way to the berth for some recharging before that night's frolic. However, Night Stalker began to wonder if it would happen due to all the excitement that was happening. New Autobots coming, another Sparkling on the way, making six instead of five, Autobots being set up in bases all over the world to handle situations quickly. Night Stalker entered the room and saw that Knock Out was just lying down.
"Recharging as well?"
"Yeah."
"Want to share?"
Night Stalker snuggled in close to her bondmate and together they closed their optics and sank into the Transformer version of sleep. They weren't recharging for very long when Night Stalker got a message from Megatron marked urgent. Groggily the femme opened her optics and read the message. Megatron was in need of assistance, but wanted her to go alone? Why should she trust him? She responded as to why she would want to and he replied that there was something she needed to know about Slipstream.
With a sigh, Night Stalker quietly left the base and went to the prearranged coordinates that Megatron had provided. Cautiously she called out. Megatron stepped out from behind a boulder.
"You came. Is my bondmate well? I will hurt…"
"Soundwave isn't offline as you well know. You have twins, Grand Slam and Pyro. What do you want?"
"Slipstream isn't to be trusted. Why do you think she has the name she has? She's slippery, even for a Decepticon. When she was with us before the War, she was always doing things her way and sneaking past all sorts of defenses. We tried to get her to sneak past Autobot defenses, but she wouldn't do it the way we wanted, always enjoying getting caught. She's escaped the Autobots many times. Once she lands on Earth she'll only slip away again. Once she hides it is very difficult to find her. Soundwave has only ever managed to find her once and it didn't end well. You need to warn that ship off and have them properly detain her with these precise instructions. Otherwise, you'll have her and myself to deal with."
The Decepticon leader handed over the instructions and told her that Soundwave would know what to do. With that the leader transformed and departed back to his ship. Night Stalker returned to base with a very concerned Optimus. She handed the instructions to Soundwave who nodded.
"I get what these are. Slipstream is planning to escape isn't she? She's done it countless times in the past. She enjoys the thrill of being caught, only adds to the challenge of escaping again."
The 'Bot turned to the console and contacted the Autobot ship. He passed on the instructions and signed off before turning back to Optimus.
"Trust me. If Megatron had wanted to hurt Night Stalker, she wouldn't be standing here now. Slipstream is completely rogue. Not once has she ever followed orders precisely. She caused all sorts of damage to both sides due to her inability to obey. While we disobey every once in awhile we still follow through when the situation allows. Slipstream doesn't care one way or the other so long as it benefits her."
"It seems that we owe Megatron our thanks once again."
Night Stalker was tired, but wired at the same time. She wondered if she would ever be able to get this out of her system. Just then Knock Out walked in and saw Night Stalker and was relieved. Optimus ordered First Aide to take over for Soundwave. The communications 'Bot was relieved. The four 'Bots staggered the timing of when to leave the main area. First Knock Out and Night Stalker, as they were bondmates, next came Soundwave to check to see how the twins and Starscream were doing, and finally Optimus after making sure everything was in capable hands. They all met back at Optimus' room.
"Wow Optimus. Do you have an army in here or what?"
"No. As leader everyone seems to think I need a big room. Makes it convenient though when a four way is suggested. I've… been with other 'Bots before, but never in a three or four way. Should be interesting."
Night Stalker looked at Knock Out who nodded once. With a purr, the femme stepped forward and placed a kiss on Optimus' lips. Soundwave came up next and stood behind Optimus to run his hands to the front of the Autobot leader. The communications 'Bot's hands made their way to Optimus' port and the leader bucked at the touch, just to have his extension cable touch Night Stalker's port.
"You're systems are going haywire aren't they?"
"Y-yes!" Optimus moaned as he was assaulted from two sides.
Knock Out watched for a moment more before he pulled Night Stalker away and took her place. His lips replaced the Night Stalker's ones. Optimus melted into the touch of Knock Out and Soundwave. The three went down onto the berth and Night Stalker joined them, letting her mouth and tongue tease any and all ports she came into contact with. Four different sets of systems were sizzling with electricity and systems were blinking on and off.
Night Stalker's tongue went from ports to extension cables and when hers touched Optimus' the leader went absolutely crazy. Letting her extension cable out, she hooked it to Optimus' port, Soundwave found her port and hooked with it, Optimus found Knock Out's and Knock Out's went to Soundwave's. The four 'Bots interfaced the slag out of each other, and to make sure they wouldn't be disturbed, they shut their comm units off. Optimus sank back against the berth with his three current lovers around him. Did what happen just really happen? A crazy four way that they all shared?
"Any of you up for another round?"
"Mmmm… Optimus if I didn't know better, I'd say you enjoyed that." Night Stalker purred in a teasing tone.
"I did. Who knew a four way was so… wiring."
"Knock Out?"
"Ladies first."
He shifted to make room for his bondmate. The femme straddled Optimus and let her chest plating rub against Optimus'. Their chasses were so close. As humans the temperature would be rising from the combined heat of four beings as well as the energy. However, Night Stalker knew that they were all charged from the four way.
"I want to try something I learned as a human. I'm sure you'll like this. Permission to try something new, Optimus?"
"Go ahead."
Night Stalker shifted to where she was inverted from the way she was. Seductively she began teasing Optimus' port who bucked in response. Soon the femme felt the leader's tongue tease her port. Knock Out found the position oddly attractive. He moved over to Soundwave and lay the communications 'Bot on the bottom and straddled him the same way Night Stalker was straddling Optimus. Less than two cycles later, the four 'Bots collapsed feeling very satisfied.
"I didn't know that was even possible."
"Trust me. When it comes to mating, humans are pretty good at it. There are even some other odd positions that you might like, but for now I'm feeling the need for a major recharge."
Agreement from three others. Night Stalker settled between Soundwave and Knock Out and fell into a state of recharge. They would need to be prepared for anything that came their way.