Transformers Belongs To Hasbro

Chapter 8

A/N- We are now at the point of Operation: Bumblebee Part 2

"P-Please! Y-You're hurting me!" Pixel cried, pulling at the digits of his servo. With a little smirk, Starscream set her down back on her peds.

"I forget how...fragile you are, Pixel. I'm surprised Megatron has not accidentally broken you yet. Though he was always careful with his trophies. A quick question for you: are you hungry? Surely you must be famished after such a brutal bolt." Starscream asked, pulling a bit of energon out of a compartment. Pixel's optics flickered to it hungrily and her tank gave a quiet growl. But she bit her lips and looked away.

"Oh, it's alright. With these pitiful humans serving me, there will be plenty of Energon to go around!" he chortled, setting the nourishment into her servo. Pixel had it in her mouth before Starscream even knew it was gone. She just did not trust him enough not to take it away from her.

"Thank you..." she mumbled timidly through her full mouth. Starscream only laughed and patted her helm as he started for the exit.

"W-Where are you going?" she asked, scared to be alone again.

"Don't worry, I shouldn't be long. Silas needs help building his 'toy.' So you need to stay put. But I suppose it couldn't hurt to turn on a light in here." Starscream said, turning on the bright bulb as he left.

Hours had passed since Starscream's departure and it had been silence. Until something seemed to set them off, the only name she heard yelled was: "Bumblebee." Pixel was not aware of who this was but whoever it was had to be causing trouble for M.E.C.H and Starscream since she could hear their yells. Her spark pulsed frantically as she huddled into the corner of the room, the shackle barely allowing her sitting placement.

This went on for almost an hour until there was only silence one more. The fight must have finally ended. Pixel half-expected Starscream to burst in at any moment but he never came. Literal days went by as she waited for someone to return for her. The bit of energon Starscream had given her had not lasted her tanks long and now she was quite hungry once more.

"PIXEL?" Pixel jumped as she heard her name be yelled so loudly. It took her a moment to realize that it was Megatron's voice from the com-link. That could only mean one thing: either Starscream had abandoned this place or was dead or something equally as awful.

"M-Megatron? I can hear you." she whimpered, her knees brought to her chest for comfort.

"Excellent, what is your status? Soundwave is tracking your location as we speak and I'll have you back home shortly." Megatron breathed, the relief in his tone was hard to miss.

"T-Thank you...I'll be waiting. Please j-just hurry..." she pleaded, her spark still pulsing quickly.

Megatron ended the com-link as Soundwave pinpointed her location. Everything was going for the better now. Dreadwing had arrived and he was going to have his prize back. The thought of of her slender frame nuzzled against him was enough to send a shudder down his spine.

"Who is this Pixel, Master? You've seemed very concerned for this bot's safety lately." Dreadwing asked, going to stand by Megatron's side.

"A femme we captured not too long ago that I became 'attached' to during the short time she was here. She was captured by Starscream and humans during my absence." Megatron explained, looking at the screen Soundwave was typing away at.

"If she means so much to you, Master, then allow me to retrieve her for you. It would be my honor." the loyal soldier said, a deep bow following his words. Megatron considered his proposition. He did not trust Arachnid on his ship alone and it would be a good way to test Dreadwing's meddle.

"Fine, I will allow it. But I want you to be gentle in her retrieval. She's a rather...timid little femmling. Loud noises are sure to give her a fright, especially if she is not aware of who you are." Megatron explained, turning to Dreadwing as he spoke.

"Understood."

Pixel jumped as she heard something large hit the ground from the outside. She knew it was most likely Megatron but it did not keep her from fearing the worst. Her fears only increased as the warehouse door was ripped completely off. A giant blue and yellow mech was revealed and their optics locked for a minute until he turned to set the door down.

"Are you Pixel?" the mech asked, stepping forward slowly as if not to startle her.

"Y-Yes, I'm Pixel. Who are y-you?" she asked, dentals chattering just a little. Dreadwing could see why his Master was so infatuated by this femme. She was a beauty. Even he saw red as he saw the shackle around her neck.

"My name is Dreadwing and Megatron sent me to retrieve you. Are you injured?" he asked, finally close enough to rip the shackle off her slender neck. He gave a soft growl as he saw where the restraint had bit into her neck and left marks. Dried energon marked the spots.

"I'm fine...Just tired and hungry." she whispered, relieved to know he was taking her to safety even if it was back to Megatron. Her fear of him was still strong but it was better with him than here. Dreadwing frowned as she tried to stand but was too weak. Her attempt had left her panting on her knees.

"Allow me." he ordered, gently taking her in his arms.

"Thank you. I don't know where I'd be without you." she said with a soft smile. Dreadwing fidgeted a little at the compliment but merely nodded his acknowledgement.

Megatron was standing in the main control room when Dreadwing made his way back. He was pleased to see that Pixel look as lovely as ever, even if she did look a little beat up. Dreadwing set her down as Megatron made his way over.

"You had me very worried." Megatron muttered, capturing her into an embrace and giving her neck a light nuzzle. He did not care to show public affection because it only assisted his reputation as Alpha of the Decepticons.

"I'm sorry..." Pixel mumbled back, her face pressed into his torso. Dreadwing felt uncomfortable as he watched them. In all of his years of knowing Megatron, he had never once seen him show any affection to a femme. Yes, he had seen many a femme planted on to his Master's lap, fighting for his attention. But Megatron actually showed genuine care for Pixel.

Perhaps...the Decepticons would finally have a Lady to their master's Lord.