Chapter 6: Loyalty
Bumblebee and Breakaway realized that the Predacons often stayed up late...very late. They also learned a few more things about each member. Rampage's temper could only be calmed down by watching TV constantly and he never let anyone near the remote. Razorclaw always wanted to be leader when Predaking was not around but often got jealous when Predaking would put Ser-ket in charge. Ser-ket loved to fly and have peace and quiet. She rarely participated in any dumb scheme or activity with the others knowing they were going to get in trouble. DarkSteel and SkyLnx were the idiots of the group. They always argued, fought and got in fights with other Predacons. Bee and Breakaway felt it would take awhile to get used to them but they felt they had made the right choice. Right now, they and Ser-ket were sitting on the couch watching TV luckily being able to watch what they want since Rampage wasn't in the room.
"So...you two enjoying yourself?" Ser-ket asked.
"Yeah, hey where did Predaking go?" Bee asked.
"He went upstairs to rest for awhile!" Ser-ket said. "I'm guessing those idiots are upstairs talking about something too!"
"Heh, how do you put up with them?" Breakaway asked.
"It's easy, just stay out of the house most of the day." Ser-ket shrugged.
"Huh, so...are there other Predacons around here?" Bee asked.
"Yeah, many. They're just scattered all around this town." Ser-ket said.
Meanwhile, the others were talking upstairs...and it seemed to be escalating into an arguement.
"How can you get along so easily with those guys?" SkyLnx asked Rampage.
"Because they saved our leader!" Rampage sneered.
"ANYONE could have saved him. But we shouldn't be associating with non-Predacons!" SkyLnx said.
"Well Predaking did!" DarkSteel said.
"So? He had no choice!" SkyLnx snarled.
"What's wrong with you? You act like they are going to kill us!" DarkSteel sneered.
"Guys enough!" Rampage warned wanting to remind them that was his house.
"You're actually taking a liking to them?" SkyLnx was shocked.
"Yeah I am, and so have we!" DarkSteel snarled pointing to the other two. "Heck, Ser-ket looked like she was in love with that yellow and black kid.
Bumblebee and the others were getting very curious.
"Uh, I know it's Predacon business, but mabye I should check on them. It's sounds like a fight is about to happen. Mabye I can stop it!" Bumblebee said getting off the couch.
"You need me to go with you?" Breakaway asked.
"Nah!" Bee waved him off.
Bumblebee cautiously walked up the stairs to see the Predacons arguing. DarkSteel and SkyLnx arguining over trusting Bee and the others, and now Rampage and Razorclaw were arguing over who would've made a better leader when Predaking was missing. None of them had noticed Bumblebee yet and he was glad. Now he couldn't figure out which group to break up. But that's when he heard something he'd never though he would hear.
"WE DON'T NEED THEM! THEY'LL JUST GET IN OUR WAY!" SkyLnx growled.
Everyone present gasped when they finally notice Bumblebee standing right there. SkyLnx was at a lost for words. Rampage and Razorclaw were horrified. DarkSteel was angry and growled. Bumblebee had started to tear up from the comment.
"You really mean that?" Bee began to cry.
"No wait! I-"
"WAY TO GO DUMBASS!" DarkSteel snarled and punched his brother.
SkyLnx growled and ran at his brother and took a swing of his claws but missed when DarkSteel jumped away. Unfortunately, SkyLnx clawed Razorclaw who look shocked.
"OW! WHY YOU!" Razorclaw went to swipe at him but also missed and clawed Bumblebee.
"OH SHIT!" Razorclaw gasped.
"YOU IDIOT!" Rampage growled going in for a punch.
Razorclaw ducked and Rampage regretfully punched Bumblebee hard in the face. The impact send Bee down the stairs and into a wall. Breakaway and Ser-ket gasped at what just happened and this also woke up Predaking.
"BUMBLEBEE!" Breakaway ran over and hugged him.
Bumblebee had curled into a ball and he was shaking. Breakaway hugged him tightly like a protective mother. Ser-ket knelt down to comfort him as well. Suddenly, DarkSteel and SkyLnx came brawling down the stairs punching and clawing each other.
"THAT'S ENOUGH FUCKING AROUND!" Ser-ket raised her voice sending a vibe of shock to everyone's circuits.
"Bumblebee what happened?" Breakaway asked.
"I was...g-g-going to see what w-was going on. They were all arguing, and those two were talking about us. They hurt my feelings, then they started fighting. Razorclaw slashed my chest and Rampage punched me down the stairs." Bee explained.
As if on cue, the remaining two came downstairs. Breakaway quickly got up and rammed Rampage into a wall.
"WHY THE HELL DID YOU HURT HIM?" Breakaway snarled.
"IT WAS AN ACCIDENT ALRIGHT?" Rampage sneered shoving Breakaway away from him. "I was trying to hit Razorclaw!"
"LIKE YOU WOULD HAVE A CHANCE!" Razorclaw snarled from nearbye.
"ENOUGH OF THIS FOOLISHNESS!" Came a much more menacing voice.
Everyone turned to see Predaking standing by the stairs looking extrememly pissed off. The other Predacons lowered down in shame and fright. Predaking looked at everybody and was shocked to see Bumblebee crying. He gritted his teeth letting out a loud primal growl.
"WHAT. DID. YOU. DO?" Predaking snarled at the others, minus Ser-ket.
"They were all fighting and they injured Bee in the process." Breakaway sneered to the others.
Predaking clenched his fists and his optics glowed brighter.
"RAZORCLAW, RAMPAGE, STAY WITH BUMBLEBEE! SKYLNX, DARKSTEEL, OUT IN THE BACK WITH ME!" Predaking ordered extending his claws.
Both Predacons gulp as they walk slowly out the back of the house where Predaking proceeded to give them a harsh beating. Rampage and Razorclaw stayed with Bumblebee like they were told. Ser-ket and Breakaway were pissed.
"How could you?" Ser-ket bared her fangs.
"We're sorry, we didn't know he was that close!" Razorclaw sighed.
Breakaway grunted and continued to hug Bee who was hugging back tightly.
Rampage felt the most ashamed. He let his temper get in the way and look what had just happened. He had to do something...they all owed Bumblebee and Breakaway for restoring Predaking. Finally Bumblebee had finished wetting Breakaway's shoulders and he stood up.
"You okay?" Breakaway asked.
"Yeah, I'll be fine!" Bee said before turning to the others.
Bumblebee could see they were extremely sorry for what they did.
"I knew you guys were only trying to protect me." Bumblebee sniffed.
"Yeah, we're really sorry. We didn't meant to hurt you!" Rampage said.
"That is the calmest I've ever seen Rampage." Ser-ket thought.
"Look, tension has been high around here, how about we just all head out and get some air!" Razorclaw suggested.
"Sure!" Rampage said. "Do you guys want to?"
"Yeah okay!" Bee said.
"I can do that!" Breakaway said. "Sorry for shoving you Rampage."
"Aw it's alright, come on let's go before Predaking gets back!" Rampage said nervously.
"Wait for me!" Ser-ket said as they headed out.
It was cold outside but that didn't bother the group. They began to talk about current events, jokes, and what they thought about other Predacons. Bumblebee was feeling a lot better. Meanwhile back in Kaon, Barricade and his gang had just gotten back from picking on mechs and throwing empty energon cubes at windows breaking them.
"Man that was some fun!" Sideways said.
"Tell me about it, and we made those mechs cry!" Blackout said.
"Heh, well, I guess that's enough for tonight!" Barricade sighed.
"Yeah, Brawl better get home early before the Predacon scares him!" Grindor teased.
"HEY! YOU BETTER SHUT YOUR MOUTH!" Brawl snarled turning to Grindor.
"OR WHAT?" Grindor roared getting in Brawl's face.
"GUYS ENOUGH! Ugh!" Barricade facepalmed.
Just as they left, Shockwave came over.
"Shockwave what are you doing out so late?" Barricade asked.
"Why are you?" Shockwave asked.
"Good point!"
"Has Bumblebee contacted you yet?" Shockwave asked.
"No, not yet! But I'm sure he's having a good time. Though I wonder when I can see him again." Barricade wondered.
"Dude, you should've went with him instead of hanging around that gang of yours. They've been nothing but trouble." Shockwave said sternly.
"I can't leave them, they're my friends!" Barricade said.
"Yeah, but Bumblebee is your brother. He looks up to you, and you ditch him every day for those guys who put him in harm's way." Shockwave said.
The others heard Shockwave since they had stopped and hid behind a house. Barricade sighed knowing Shockwave was right. He wanted to be a better brother...and he thought Bumblebee secretly disliked him. What was he going to do?
"You're right Shockwave, I have been a bad brother. But what can I do?" Barricade asked.
"Talk to him the next chance you get." Shockwave said.
"I promise I will!" Barricade nodded.
"Good, 'night 'Cade!" Shockwave said.
"Goodnight!" Barricade said walking into the house.
As Shockwave walked home, he couldn't help but feel he was being watched. As he turned around, he saw nobody. His next door neighbor Soundwave was just going into his house when he spotted his friend.
"Hello Soundwave, say, you don't see anyone nearbye do you?" Shockwave asked.
Soundwave shook his head.
"Oh...well, did you see my amazing work on the Predacon?" Shockwave asked.
Soundwave nodded and gave a thumbs up.
"I know, I heard that dumb tank was so scared he leaked transition fluid." Shockwave chuckled. "Aw well, goodnight Soundwave!"
Soundwave waved and went back inside not noticing four figures appearing nearbye. As Shockwave was about to open his door, he heard a yell.
"SHOCKWAVE!"
Shockwave turned around and saw Brawl, Sideways, Blackout and Grindor standing right in front of him. Shockwave was too surprised to say anything.
"Uh...hey guys! What's up?" Shockwave tried to talk to them.
"SO I'M A DUMB TANK AM I?" Brawl cracked his knuckles.
"Oh you did hear that." Shockwave rubbed the back of his head.
"We also heard you were the one who restored that Predacon!" Sideways snarled.
"I did, but he needed the help." Shockwave explained.
"SHOCKWAVE YOU SLAGGING GLITCH!" Brawl roared backing Shockwave up.
"Wait, guys wait, come on, take it easy!" Shockwave whimpered.
Brawl suddenly rammed a fist into Shockwave's helm hard enough to knock the mech down. Blackout and Grindor grabbed Shockwave and smashed him against his door denting it. Sideways kicked Shockwave in the chest smashing the glass on his chest.
"YOU'RE DEAD SHOCKWAVE! TOMORROW MORNING, WE'RE COMING BACK! AND YOU ARE GOING TO GET YOUR LITTLE AFT BEAT UNTIL YOU CAN BARELY FUNCTION! WE'LL BE BACK!" Brawl growled.
The group left leaving Shockwave sliding down to the ground on his aft whimpering.
"I could sure use those Predacons right now!" Shockwave whimpered.
To be continued...
Uh-oh, Shockwave is screwed! Will he get beaten up, or will he be saved. Stay tuned for the final chapter.
Randall: That's it? That's all you got to say?
Me: Yeah pretty much!
Randall: That's so weak!
Me: Hey, I can't think of a whole lot of stuff to say every time.
Randall: But...you're Kingstriker...
Me: And you're a jealous, criminally insane child napper who got kicked out of ROR.
Randall: Don't remind me.