Man, this is my chapter that was mostly already written, but I had to cut out about half of it and rewrite because things changed...
Craaazy...
On with the story!!
Twenty Three stood nervously at the approximate point of impact, and squeezed Frenzy's hand. They were both waiting with baited breath for Soundwave to arrive.
She was glad her Father had suggested she come… She had missed Frenzy, and finally got a short amount of alone time with him, even if she was still mentally exhausted.
She jumped in surprise and anticipation as she spotted a gleaming white streak in the sky, heading straight for them. It was kind of fascinating, beautiful… yet, thinking of whom she was staring at, she grew uncomfortable.
She grabbed Frenzy, and hugged him closely to her, the little mech looking up at her in confusion.
"I'm scared, Zee…" she whispered to him in explanation. "What if he doesn't like me? What if he thinks you deserve better…"
Frenzy nipped her neck affectionately. "B-baby, D-Dad will love you you. How could I get-et any better than the da-da-daughter of Mega-megatron?" he cooed to her in broken English. He was actually getting rather good at speaking in her native tongue, as she was plain awful in cybertronian. Her vocal chords weren't designed well enough for it.
Twenty Three fell on her butt, with Frenzy in her lap as Soundwave made impact.
They immediately jumped up, and scrambled over to the craters edge, peering down at the dazed mech.
"Soundwave!" Frenzy screeched, and tackled his creator.
The larger robot gently patted his back, still adjusting to the new gravity field. He then looked up at the young woman, staring nervously down at him.
"Identification required," he stated, taking in her appearance. Who is this? Megatron said nothing about a human…
"This This is Frenzy's mate-ate," the little bot chattered happily, still attached to his creators waist.
Soundwave's head snapped back to his 'parasite.' "You mated with a human?" he asked in disgust. I knew Frenzy was odd, but… a human?
Don't be mean, she said straight into his mind, drawing the blue and white mechs attention back immediately.
The Pit?...
Don't 'the Pit' me. I'm not human… Not completely… she tried to explain, but was interrupted by a very similar rant by Frenzy.
"She's not hu-human," he spat. "She's Lord Mega-megatron's daughter."
Soundwave's optics brightened in surprise.
"Further explanation required," he looked between them both.
"When we get back to the base," she told him. "Look, here's Skywarp."
Soundwave leapt and transformed midair, into a cassette player, and landed in the Pilot seat, soon followed by Twenty Three and Frenzy.
Where does the rest of him go? She wondered to herself, but was immediately answered by a much older part of her. Subspace.
She knew she hadn't completely eradicated the Allspark, but what was left seemed harmless. If she didn't keep part of her, she would no longer be able to use the amazing life-giving energy, or remember millions of years worth of knowledge… She didn't ant to lose that, not when her father could still use it.
She gently picked up Soundwave, and placed him in her lap, right next to where Frenzy sat, chattering away in cybertronian, excited to be reunited with his creator once more.
Soundwave was also relieved his 'son' was safe, she could feel their emotions overwhelming her, and simply smiled.
Skywarp soon delivered them home, then readied himself to complete his patrols.
"Thanks Skywarp," she patted his seat affectionately, as she jumped out, placing Soundwave on the ground next to her, for him to transform.
"No prob, chicky," he grinned, taking off again. Cute kid. No wonder Screamer likes her.
She frowned sadly at the thought, before turning back to Soundwave and Frenzy, who was grinning stupidly.
"What is it, Zee?" she asked curiously.
"Sounds, can sh-she meet Rumble?" he begged, and a cassette flipped out of his chest, turning into an identical Frenzy.
"Rumble?" she gasped excitedly. "Zee said he had a twin, but… you look exactly the same!" The only difference, was Rumble was deep red in color. She grabbed him and spun him around, laughing. "You're so CUTE!"
Frenzy tackled both of them, and they all ended up on the floor.
"Rumble may be cute, but he's n-not as cute as me, ri-right baby?"
She kissed his nose and grinned at him.
"Course not," she snickered. "Jealous?"
"Always," he grinned back at her, then turned to his twin. "What do you think of my mate?" he sounded smug.
"She's really Megatron's daughter?" he asked, still reeling from the fact someone called him 'cute.' She's a screw loose… he added silently, thinking only Soundwave would hear him.
Twenty Three wrinkled her nose, and pinched his shoulder. "You're a screw loose."
Rumble looked mortified, while Frenzy cackled with laughter at the insult, not catching on to how little sense it made out of context.
"Father will want you to report," she told Soundwave, who was observing her guardedly.
Don't look at me like that. I would never hurt Zee, therefore you and your cassettes. Zee's told me all about you, and he cares for you a great deal… I really want to get along with you.
Soundwave was silent for a moment, as they walked down the empty corridor, Frenzy bragging to Rumble about how he'd beaten him in getting a girlfriend.
Is Megatron aware you can read minds? He asked finally.
I believe so, but he does not realize I can hear his every thoughts, and feel his emotions. We haven't really talked about it yet… All should become clear after Dad explains the situation to you.
Soundwave was once again silent, until Rumble broke his train of thought.
"Sounds? Do you think I'll ever get a girlfriend?"
"Unforseeable."
Frenzy snickered, and pulled his woman closer, in a possessive hug.
She sensed confusion coming from the large bot.
What is it? She asked him.
He acts like he owns you, but as Megatron's daughter, you outrank him. If anything, isn't it the other way around?
I don't mind if Frenzy wants to be possessive. I love him as he is, she explained fondly. I should thank you for making him… He's amazing.
Although he was silent, she felt his pride, and smiled.
"Dad?" she called into the command center, as she shoved open the door.
He was discussing something with Starscream.
"Ah, Twenty Three, you're back. Soundwave, I see you have met my daughter," Megatron turned to the newcomers, seemingly pleased.
"She calls him Dad?" Rumble asked his twin in shock.
Megatron's optic twitched in annoyance.
"Frenzy, kindly detach yourself from my daughter," he growled, and the little bot obeyed immediately. "Twenty Three, show the cassettes to Soundwave's room, and wait for him there. Soundwave, I wish to talk to you alone," he said pointedly, watching Starscream leave, and the blue mech eject his remaining cassettes.
They all exited together, and Twenty Three introduced herself to the others.
"I suppose this makes you like my brothers," she smiled at them, petting Ravage.
Laserbeak nodded her consent, and took off to spread her wings, flying circles with Buzzsaw.
Ratbat excitedly tackled her into a hug, only to be shoved aside by Rumble, who looked her in the eyes seriously.
"Can you read minds?" he asked bluntly, throwing tact to the wind.
She smiled at him silently, and grabbed his hand, pulling both him and Frenzy in the direction of their new rooms.
"I'll tell you in a minute. Zee, you'll wanna hear this too."
What haven't you been telling me, baby? He thought, feeling slightly betrayed.
I didn't 'not tell' you, Zee… It all just… kind of happened…
That's… impossible. Are you talking into my head?
She tickled his ribs gently, and picked him um in a loving hug as they reached the door, letting go of Rumble's hand.
"This is going to be your guys room… Me and Zee's are just over there," she pointed at another plain door down the hallway. "'Cade's are across from ours, and that's Bonecrushers and Devestators. The seekers are in another hallway, and Dad's got his own one, not far away."
"I thought Blackout and Astrotrain were here as well," Rumble said, confused.
"We have a tomb for Blackout on the lowest level, and you may find parts of Ass-trotrain all over the base," she said darkly.
Rumble actually flinched. "What's he do? Insult Megatron to his face?"
Frenzy shook his head. "He pissed off Twenty Three. I can show you the video footage, but you probably don't want to see it… It was pretty gory, and I was there…"
Rumble shivered again, as Twenty Three shrugged it off, and opened up the door.
"Whoa, this place is HUGE!" Rumble exclaimed, the other cassettes pushing past him to get a better look at their new room.
It is big… Soundwave will be happy, Ravage thought, unaware Twenty Three could hear him. But… will Frenzy join us again now he has a mate?
"Whenever he wants to," she answered him aloud, confusing the others.
"Tee?" Frenzy asked curiously. "What's going on?"
She grabbed the small bot up in her arms, and leapt onto Soundwave's recharge pad, taking a seat.
"Okay…" she told them. "What have you heard of me?" she asked the other cassettes.
Rumble deemed to answer her.
"…Well, nothing, really. We were just told Megatron had a daughter and that's it. We didn't even know you were… with… Frenzy," he looked away uncomfortably.
"Did you get told about the Allspark?" she asked them, and Frenzy stiffened in her arms, knowing where this was going."
"You mean it is here?" Rumble jumped up, and all the cassettes seemed to be alert. "Is that why we were summoned here? To help retrieve it?"
She shook her head and laughed.
"The Allspark, my mother, is inside of me. I am to be her replacement," she explained. "I also have been slowly gaining control over her abilities, as we merge. This is how I can see into others minds. The Allspark has always had that ability, and now it is infused within me."
Ravage slowly walked up to her and nudged her with his nose.
Then… you… also gave us life…
She nodded. I have mothers memories. I remember creating Soundwave himself, and when he returned to me to give you your own sparks.
Ratbat cocked his head at her and chirped "Mum?"
She laughed. "If you like," she smiled as he tackled her in a hug, almost making them topple off the 'bed.'
Soundwave soon returned to his room, taking the location from his telepathic link with his creations.
She greeted the blue and white mech with a smile, from underneath the youngest aerial.
"Ratbat, release her," he ordered, shocked.
"But-" he began, but with one sharp glare, he hopped off her and moved further away, watching Frenzy fuss over his 'friend' jealously.
How'd it go? She asked the larger mech curiously. Do you think you'll be able to help me?
What… exactly do you want me to do?
Twenty Three thought about it for a minute, mulling it over.
I have already destroyed much of her mind… But I am unsure as to what is left. Please, search through my mind, and make sure there is nothing dangerous there… I couldn't stand hurting another of my friends… I give you full access.
Soundwave stood stiffly staring at her. Full access? Did she realize what that meant? He'd be privy to her every thought, memory, all her intentions.
"I have nothing to hide," she told him aloud. "I would like this done before I sleep next. Preferably now…"
"Then we begin," Soundwave replied, sitting on a chair opposite her, staring into her eyes.
Review, PLEASE!!!
offers apple crumble made by Shockwave
What can I say, he's been taking cooking lessons, might as well let him show off...
