Love is a Battlefield
Chapter 6
Ricochet's feeling was right because a week later the Decepticons attacked a power plant. Optimus lead the Autobots which consisted of Prowl, Jazz, Ironhide, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Bluestreak, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Ricochet, Lightspeed, and Hawkeye.
When the Autobots arrived they barely had time to transform before the Decepticons opened fire. The Autobots barely avoided being fried as they dove for cover. Just as they were about to return fire the Constructicons formed into Devastator. The Autobots then scattered to avoid all of them from being easy targets. Ricochet dove into a trench her brothers had taken cover in.
"Looks like we have quite the problem here boys." Ricochet said occasionally peering out of the trench before looking her brothers in the optics.
"No kidding Sis. So how are we gonna overcome these odds?" Hawkeye grumbled irately.
"I'm thinking. I'm thinking." she replied trying to come up with something.
"Hey I have a crazy idea." Lightspeed piped up.
"What is it?" Hawkeye asked his and Ricochet's optics fully focused on their brother.
Lightspeed smiled as he unsubspaced a gigantic rubber band he got from Primus knows where and said "I was originally going to use this for a prank but it would be better served for a good cause such as whipping Devastator."
"Where did you get a rubber band that big? Wait. Never mind. I don't wanna know." Hawkeye said Ricochet nodding in agreement before a plan came shooting through her processor.
"And I know just what to do with that rubber band. Lightspeed, come with me. Hawkeye, go find a large boulder and bring it to us." she ordered.
Ricochet and Lightspeed climbed out of the trench, standing in front of it, while Hawkeye went to fetch a boulder returning a short time later with one about as large as Devastator's head.
"Hey Sis, is this big enough?" Hawkeye asked while holding the boulder above his helm with both servos.
"Yes, 'Hawk. That boulder is more than big enough." Ricochet said nodding her approval.
"I gotta tell ya 'Chet, this is better than the plan I had running through my processor. I was thinking about using the rubber band to trip Devastator but if you are planning what I think you are then let's do this." Lightspeed said with a grin as Hawkeye set the boulder down waiting for further instructions.
Ricochet took the other end of the rubber band and said "Alright, 'Speedy and I will pull this rubber band taut acting as a giant slingshot while you, 'Hawk, will take aim using that boulder and when I give the signal you will target Devastator's helm. But before that 'Speedy will attract Devastator's attention by shooting him in the back."
The twin seekers nodded and Lightspeed and Ricochet flew up pulling the rubber band taut. Hawkeye then flew up with the boulder, set it on the rubber band, and pulled back taking aim at Devastator's helm as planned. Keeping a tight grip on the rubber band with her left servo, Ricochet raised her right arm before dropping it as she yelled "Now 'Speedy!"
Keeping a grip on the rubber band with his right servo, Lightspeed took aim with his left arm laser and fired. The shot had its desired effect with Devastator spinning around to face the three offending seekers roaring in fury as he stomped towards them. Ricochet raised her right arm again then dropped it yelling "Now 'Hawk! Fire away!"
Hawkeye grinned evilly before he released the boulder from his grip. The boulder took flight heading fast toward the raging Devastator. He couldn't stop in time to defend himself from the attack as the boulder collided with his helm his face taking the blunt of the impact. Devastator stumbled before he fell backward seperating into the six Constructicons.
" 'Speedy, 'Hawk and I will mop up the Constructicons. You take to the air and cover our friends." Ricochet said. Lightspeed took to the air as Ricochet and Hawkeye charged at the Constructicons planning to take them down before they could reform into Devastator.
Ricochet grabbed ahold of Hook's arms while Hawkeye was using his enhanced strength to bring down the other five Constructicons one by one. Just then Hook broke Ricochet's grip taking a swing at her. She stepped back to avoid the punch then aimed a vicious kick to Hook's lower body causing him to double over in pain. Then she put him out of his misery by circling around behind him and kicking him in the aft sending the Constructicon sprawling face first in the dirt and out cold. Hawkeye then flew off to help Lightspeed.
With the defeat of Devastator the other Autobots emerged from cover to engage the Decepticons. Bumblebee had gotten seperated from most of the Autobots while finding cover from Devastator. Astrotrain spotted the yellow minibot as he moved to rejoin the other Autobots. The triple changer came up behind Bumblebee grabbing the small Autobot by one arm lifting him off the ground. Startled, Bumblebee squirmed trying to wriggle free from Astrotrain's secure grip.
Astrotrain didn't notice Lightspeed landing behind him until Lightspeed said "I recommend you release my little friend you glorified piece of slag."
Astrotrain turned to face Lightspeed. Ruby optics locked with sapphire optics as he pressed his weapon into the back of Bumblebee's helm then, without fear, said "Or what Autobot? I doubt you'll place your friend in danger."
'He has a point. Slag, this is quite a predicament.' Lightspeed thought trying to think of a way to help Bumblebee without endangering him.
(B) "Hang on Bro! I've got your back! I'm behind Astrotrain now. Keep his attention focused on you." (B) Hawkeye said over their twin bond.
(B) " Thanks 'Hawk." (B) Lightspeed replied before saying to Astrotrain "Meh. I hate to admit it but you're right."
Before Astrotrain could respond a sharp pain shot through his back from Hawkeye punching him. The pain caused Astrotrain to drop Bumblebee. Lightspeed raised his right arm and fired taking Astrotrain down.
"Thanks guys." Bumblebee said.
"No problem 'Bee." Hawkeye replied before taking to the sky to find Ricochet while Lightspeed and Bumblebee went to rejoin the other Autobots.
-Starscream's P.O.V.
Starscream watched as Devastator stomped around forcing the Autobots to scramble for cover. His optics soon focused on the Autobot seekers as they evaded Devastator by diving in a trench instead of taking to the air. How odd that in that moment they behaved liked grounders.
He took a brief look towards Megatron who was shouting orders across the battlefield before glancing back at the trench. He watched the trio emerge from the trench the solid silver mech holding what appeared to be a giant rubber band. The one now known as Hawkeye walked away only to return with a large boulder. Then he watched as the black and gold femme appeared to be giving orders. Then she and the solid silver mech pulled the rubber band taut while Hawkeye set the boulder in place, took aim, and fired. A short time later Devastator fell to the ground seperating. The solid silver mech took off to provide air support and the other two took down the Constructicons. After that Hawkeye flew off. Starscream noticed the femme's back was to him and he took aim.
-Normal P.O.V.
Just as Ricochet was about to fly off to provide air support as well Starscream fired upon her burning the bottom of her right wing. Wincing, she glanced in the direction of the blast spotting Starscream standing within sprinting distance of her.
"Oh, you did not just try to take me out from behind!" she growled then yelled "It is so on!"
With that, she lept forward using her thrusters to propel toward Starscream catching him by surprise. Upon reaching him she balled her left servo into a fist before delivering a wicked punch to his right cheek. After that a vicious no holds barred brawl erupted between the two as punches and kicks flew back and forth.
Megatron watched the brawling seekers with growing annoyance before he yelled "Starscream! Quit playing around and finish off that Autobot!"
'That's what I'm trying to do.' he thought unable to voice his thoughts and deal with a vicious femme at the same time. She was tougher than she looked. Their brawl was now taking place a few feet off the ground. Starscream swung his fist at Ricochet attempting to deliver a haymaker that probably would have knocked her out if she didn't use her thrusters to help her evade the blow. Then, with surprising speed, she delivered a roundhouse kick which knocked Starscream to the ground flat on his back. It also took the fight out of him.
"You fool Starscream! Looks like I have to do it myself if I want it done right!" Megatron yelled as his fusion cannon whirred to life taking aim at Ricochet.
Ricochet heard Megatron's yell and his fusion cannon power up. She turned to face the gunformer preparing to evade the blast. Just as Megatron was about to fire, however, a war cry was heard as Hawkeye charged at the warlord from behind bodychecking the Decepticon. Megatron fell forward and the blast from his fusion cannon missed Ricochet completely. As Megatron turned around Hawkeye lunged at him again a flurry of punches.
"Keep away from my sister you fraggin' slag sucking bastard." Hawkeye roared as he and Megatron were now face to face grappling with each other.
Despite Hawkeye's strength enhancements, however, it seemed Megatron was still stronger. Megatron lifted Hawkeye over his helm and threw the seeker hard on his back trashing his wings.
Before Megatron could blow Hawkeye away Ricochet lunged at him clinging to his back putting the warlord in a headlock. That move proved futile as Megatron effortlessly flung her backwards. Having no choice she flew off to get help. By then Hawkeye had regained his pedes just in time to be face to face with Megatron's fusion cannon.
"Aw shit!" Hawkeye yelped as he jumped away from the oncoming blast. Even though that he was using his thrusters he knew he wouldn't escape unscathed.
The blast from the fusion cannon tore completely through Hawkeye's torso and out his back with him falling back in a heap leaking energon. Lightspeed, who was now with Ratchet, fell to his knees clutching his torso.
"H-Hawkeye's hurt...badly." he managed through pained gasps.
Just then Ricochet flew up to them and in a panic shouted "Megatron is attacking Hawkeye! He needs help! I can lead the way!"
Ratchet noticed Ricochet's damage but said nothing as he followed her to Hawkeye's location while contacting Optimus. Hawkeye, meanwhile, weakly onlined his optics to see Megatron smiling cruelly at him pointing the fusion cannon with the intent of finishing the job. Before he could do so his fusion cannon was blown off his arm. Infuriated he turned around and locked optics with Optimus Prime.
"Stand down Megatron. The other Decepticons have retreated." Optimus said aiming his rifle at the warlord.
Megatron glanced around the battlefield seeing that Prime was right. Roaring with fury he took to the sky. Ratchet and Ricochet, who arrived just shortly after Optimus, came out from behind Prime. Ricochet ran to Hawkeye kneeling by her badly injured brother. With tears in her optics she grasped one of his servos in both of hers. If Hawkeye was this bad she knew Lightspeed was facing death as well. Silently praying to Primus she hoped she wouldn't lose them.