Chapter 3: What Happened Last Night?

The next day, the seekers (Not Shockwave) went to find Knock Out in the med bay. Knock Out was examining Shockwave's processor and spark rate activity. Shockwave's optic was back to it's glowing red. Knock Out sighed with relief when Shockwave began to show signs of life by twitching his antenna's. Starscream and Soundwave were relieved too. They heard what sounded like running and turned to see Mirage nearly bust down the door.

"SHOCKWAVE! IS HE ALRIGHT?" Mirage yelled.

Starscream covered Mirage's mouth silencing her quickly.

"Be quiet, yes he's fine, relax!" Starscream said calmly.

Mirage settled down and sat on a bench nearbye. He buried his head in his clawed-servos and Soundwave went to comfort him.

"Where's Bumblebee?" Knock Out asked.

"...he's...uh...a little...hurt!" Starscream struggled with his words.

"But Shockwave was drunk, he couldn't help what he said and did." Soundwave said.

"Yeah, but that was the first time Shockwave ever attacked him. It reminded him of that beating he got from those drones." Starscream said.

"Oh...that's not good!" Mirage said.

After a few more minutes they heard a groan from Shockwave. Knock Out nearly fell back against the wall.

"Shockwave, it's about time!" Knock Out said.

Shockwave had a massive hangover and gripped his head.

"Oh man what happened last night?" Shockwave asked sitting up. "I feel like I went 3 rounds with Bumblebee!"

"Uh...actually...more like 1 round!" Starscream said.

"Huh?" Shockwave said surprised.

"What was the last thing you remember?" Mirage asked.

"I remember me and Bumblebee at the bar. I met this new guy who had got a black optic from a fight and we just talked. Then I finished my second cup and I started feeling dizzy and tired. Last thing I remember was exiting the dark bar and into the light outside and then nothing. Now I'm here! But what happened to Bumblebee?" Shockwave said.

"Well, Bee was trying to ask how your high grade got mixed with someone elses. That's how you became drunk! Bee said you slurred your words and kept trying to pick a fight with him. He got mad and tried despertately to keep you under control but you yelled at him. He seemed to have been hurt from you yelling. He felt even worse when you pushed him far enough for him to agree to a fight. You lunged at him, rolled down the hill and ended up on the roof. Me, Starscream and Barricade were forced to pin you down but you attacked me and Barricade. Finally Starscream joined in and we slapped some cuffs on you and took you here to calm you down till you fell asleep!" Soundwave explained. "Look at yourself!"

Shockwave examined his body. He had dents everywhere. Dry energon covered his claws from swiping Barricade in his chest. He shivered.

"No, NO! I'm so sorry everyone! I didn't mean to!" Shockwave said. Shockwave noticed Soundwave and Starscream had several dents too. He began to cry.

"I'm sorry!" Shockwave cried. The seekers and Mirage ran over to hug him.

"Don't worry about it!" Starscream said. "It wasn't your fault!"

"Don't feel bad! Barricade knows it wasn't your fault too. But you might have to talk to Bee." Mirage said.

"Oh no!" Shockwave said.

In Bumblebee's room, Barricade, Steve, Kenny and Clawswipe were comforting him.

"Everything will be fine!" Barricade said.

"Yeah, we will catch whoever mixed those drinks!" Clawswipe said.

"We're on it!" Steve and Kenny said at the same time.

Bumblebee was trying his best to stop crying. Optimus, Megatron and Dreadwing had heard about everything and stood by the door not saying a word. They spotted Shockwave coming towards them with his head hanging down. He stopped at the door and stared at the three towering mechs. They looked as sad as he did.

"I didn't mean to!" Shockwave softly said.

"We know, you're not in trouble!" Megatron said.

"It's okay!" Dreadwing said.

"Bumblebee's been a little confused and scared since you and his...altercation." Optimus said.

Shockwave looked in to see the others staring at him except Bumblebee. Steve, Kenny and Clawswipe left the room to give them some space. As they walked by, Clawswipe rested a clawed servo on Shockwave's shoulder and sighed.

"It's okay!" Clawswipe said and left.

Shockwave sees Barricade coming over. Shockwave thought Barricade was going to claw him back.

"Barricade, you know I-"

"I know you didn't mean it!" Barricade smiled. "Knock Out will take care of it."

Finally the big moment. Shockwave watched Bee's optics carefully as he proceeded to sit beside him on his berth. Bumblebee kept his head down and Shockwave was worried about what he might say.

"Shockwave...you didn't mean everything that you did right?" Bee finally asked.

"Exactly, I never meant to try and fight you, or yell at you, or bring back memories of the pain from long ago. Two years of trying to forget, two years without worrying. Now you probably have to start over." Shockwave said calmly. "I wish I could picture everything I did once I stepped out that bar. I wish I had gotton that mech's name before he left. You're not mad are you?"

"No, I was just surprised and little upset. But...I knew about the effects of too much high grade. So, I should have expected something like that. You really did scare me though when you attacked me." Bee said.

"I heard, I feel so ashamed. But everyone says it wasn't my fault. I think half of it was." Shockwave said.

"It's not your fault at all. I blame that mech you were talking to." Bee said.

"Mabye, he was the only one near me at the time!" Shockwave said. "Bee, I would never hurt you, yell at you, or threaten you, I promise!"

Bee responded by hugging Shockwave who did the same. Shockwave began to tear up again and dig his claws into Bee's back a bit. Optimus had a job for his agents but he decided to wait a big longer. Later that day though, he told them about it in his office.

"Alright, we have recieved important info on highly dangerous weapons in Tyger Pax. We need Bumblebee, Shockwave and Soundwave to go there and collect them. It may take more than a day, but eventually you'll make it. However, one of you will half to carry a trailer, who wants to do the honors?" Optimus explained and asked.

"NOT IT!"

"NOT IT!"

"DAMN!"

Shockwave face-palmed that he had to carry it.

"Wait, why aren't me and Barricade going too?" Starscream asked.

"We need you two here to help with a little situation we have going on in town. Barricade will explain!" Dreadwing said.

Starscream looked at Barricade who smirked. Megatron came in with the trailer. Shockwave didn't know why he was complaining. It was small and looked very light. Dreadwing showed them some coordinates in they were about to leave when Bee spoke.

"Uh Optimus, why were you at the hospital yesterday?" Bee asked.

"Breakdown had came here to deliver the info on the weapons and was severely beaten in the process by a group of military mechs on the other side of town." Optimus explained.

"Luckily we sent him on his way late last night fully healed and repaired and hopefully he's made it back to Tyger Pax. Expect to see him when you get there!" Megatron said.

"Those military mechs are who we are dealing with?" Starscream asked.

"Yep!" Barricade said. "Of course with some help from a few friends of mine and Optimus'."

"Who?"

While Bumblebee, Soundwave and Shockwave left, Starscream followed Barricade and Optimus to the police station. It was huge and very creepy. As they entered they were quickly met with many policemechs. Starscream recieved stares and glances from some of them. One growled at Starscream making him jump. Policemechs were as mean as Megatron could ever be. They didn't take too kindly to strangers. They were allowed to get away with anything. Some were known to beat up mechs for no reason except to have fun. After going down 2 hallways they arrived at the main desk where the chair was facing away from them. Optimus, because of his height, could easily see who was in the chair. Barricade smirked but Starscream was puzzled. Before they could speak. The mech spoke first.

"Ah Barricade, I see you're in need of my assistance now?" The mech said.

"Yeah, that's why I called!" Barricade said.

Finally the chair turned around revealing a mech with very dark plating. So dark he looked like a shadow. Starscream noticed that the only things that stood out were his white optics and many spikes around his body.

"Ah, Optimus Prime old buddy, it's been awhile!" The mech said.

"Makeshift old friend, it has!" Optimus smiled.

To be continued...