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Chapter 6: Wanted: Knockout
On board the Nemesis, Starscream watched over the past battles and events that had been going on for the past couple of weeks. A lot of things were bothering him ever since Autobots started to show up in Middleton. The Decepticons had had their sights set on Jasper, Nevada, but rumors of an Autobot Army and a Secret Force had been spreading, and there were a lot of worries ever since Knockout was confirmed to be with the Autobots.
"Soundwave, I fear for our Decepticon Brethren," Starscream said as he turned around. "We have lost many Decepticons; Sideways, Mirage, Blackout, and now, Barricade, but there are more pressing concerns," he went on. "Knockout, for no reason, has appeared with the Autobots, and not fighting alongside them! He reported to us that he arrived just last Cycle, but I fear the worst now that we have seen him with the Autobots."
"You said you weren't in Middleton, but I saw you, with two Humans, and trust me when I say that they specifically mentioned Ratchet, using a Ground Bridge, and, to add to that, the Kim Possible Human called her bike 'Arcee'," Cliffjumper's voice said through Soundwave's speakers. "I don't know if these are Pretenders we're dealing with, or something, but the Arcee I saw back there… she was DEFINITELY Arcee."
"We could be dealing with imposters, yes," Starscream said while looking over Knockout's activities. "But just to make sure… I want Stinger on Deck, now!" Starscream ordered.
At that moment, a dark pink-colored Decepticon entered the room. This one was female, as a pink visor was visible on the helmet. She had what appeared to be a shield on her left arm, and there were spiked hubcaps on her back. She had her helmet get put back, showing a grin on her face as she walked up to Starscream.
"What can I do for you, Commander Starscream?" the Decepticon asked in a calm seductive voice.
"Stinger, you are one of my brightest Decepticon Spies," Starscream said. "Your Mission is to go down to Middleton, find Knockout, and bring him to me," Starscream ordered. "I must know where his loyalties lie."
"Oh, I'll get on it right away, Commander," Stinger said as the lightning struck outside. "Glory to the Decepticons!"
The next day, in Middleton, Knockout was outside of Bonnie's House. The former Decepticon grumbled as he waited in his Alt Vehicle Mode.
"I can't believe I was stuck with this Human!" Knockout complained. "Why did it have to be me?"
Twenty-Three Hours ago…
"Bonnie Rockwaller now knows our secret," Optimus Prime said to all of the Autobots and their Human Allies. "Since we have proven to gain her trust, we must make sure she can do the same to gain ours."
"Oh, great!" Ratchet exclaimed. "We have enough Humans as it is, but there is something about this Bonnie that I don't like."
"She's a mean girl," Kim stated. "What can you expect?"
Optimus started to think. "It would stand to reason that Bonnie still needs to learn about the danger she is in now that she is associated with us," Optimus said. "Of every Autobot in this room, I know of only one who has managed to form a bond with her." He stated, looking to Knockout.
"She just sees me as a Car," Knockout stated. "I don't think I could manage being with her for any other reason."
"You're charming, Knockout," Bumblebee said. "Use that to your advantage, get on Bonnie's good side."
"She's gonna have to go if she can't keep us a secret," Arcee stated. "Come on, Knockout."
Knockout sighed. "One day," he said. "That's all I'm going to give for her. I'll spend one day with Bonnie, and if she's not up to the task, I'm done with her."
"You'll know what is best, Knockout," Optimus said. "Watch over Bonnie, and do what you know is right… fellow Autobot."
Present…
"Then again, I wanted to join the Winning Team," Knockout thought to himself. "Guess it's my fault."
Bonnie came out of the House and walked over towards Knockout. The former Decepticon chuckled. "Morning, Brunette," Knockout teased. "What shall it be today?"
"My Boyfriend's coming over," Bonnie said. "Since my old car was taken away, and my bike is broken, not to mention that it's ruined, I need to drive you to pick him up, and we can have our date!"
Knockout sighed. "Where's your Boyfriend coming from?" he asked.
"We're picking him up from the Docks," Bonnie explained, placing her hands on the wheel. "Think you can go fast enough to reach there before 9:00?"
"You're kidding, right?" Knockout asked. "I've been in Human Road Races! I can go fast, just… make it look like you're driving," he added on. "You don't want to be looking suspicious behind my wheel."
Bonnie scoffed. "I'll do what I want to do," she spat. "So just get me to the Docks, and let me have a good day with Junior."
Knockout scoffed. "You're welcome," he remarked before purposefully letting out the Airbag against Bonnie. "Do you want to go now, or should I wait until the last second to do it?" Knockout asked sarcastically before driving off.
Bonnie scowled at this. "You are so full of yourself!" she exclaimed angrily.
As Knockout was driving, he didn't notice that Stinger was watching from another road in her Alt Vehicle Mode, which was a pink Pagani Huayra. She drove slowly forwards as Knockout drove by a Car Shop.
"Can you believe that Humans would make these Cars?" Knockout asked Bonnie as they waited for the Red Light to turn Green. "Imagine if a Cybertronian were to come here and scan the newest Car on display and use it as their own Vehicle Mode." The Former Decepticon mused.
Bonnie just groaned, not being able to stand any more of Knockout. However, her eyes caught sight of a pink Pagani Huayra rolling up behind them.
"What about that Car?" Bonnie asked as Knockout adjusted the Rearview Mirror to see the Car behind them. "That looks nice."
Stinger chuckled devilishly as she spied on Knockout and Bonnie. "Commander Starscream, I have identified Knockout in his Alt Vehicle Mode," Stinger reported. "And it seems your suspicions are correct. He is with a Human."
"Hmm, too much pink," Knockout said. "Would hate to see Arcee in that color—" Knockout went on before stopping himself. "Oh, no! Stinger!"
As soon as the light turned Green, Knockout sped off. Bonnie shrieked before Stinger gave chase.
"Knockout, what's going on?!" Bonnie demanded. "I know I told you to go fast, but this is too much!"
"Stay quiet and stay low!" Knockout ordered. "We have a Decepticon Spy chasing after us!"
Bonnie gasped and got low. "What do we do?" she asked.
"We get to the Docks and lose her," Knockout responded. "But we're taking a detour!"
Bonnie screamed as Knockout took control. He drove right through an alley that led into the Highway, but Stinger still followed. Knockout drove even faster and used the many Cars in his way to throw Stinger off. Soon, he exited the Highway and came into a Cornfield.
"Uh, Knockout?" Bonnie asked. "You do know you're leading this Spy to the Docks, right?"
"Not a problem," Knockout replied. "We'll lose her in here."
Bonnie looked up and shrieked, seeing Knockout enter the Cornfield. Stinger came out from the Highway and entered as well.
"You can't escape me, Knockout," Stinger said. "I've got you on my radar!"
Knockout stopped driving and played the radio. Sounds of tires running through the Cornfield were made, followed by Bonnie's screaming.
"Don't make a sound." Knockout ordered.
Stinger drove right past Knockout and followed the sound he was making from the radio. He continued to play the sound for a few more minutes before Stinger was finally out of sight.
"Okay, we're safe now," Knockout said. "Bonnie, you okay?"
Bonnie coughed and spat out some corn. Knockout's interior was filled with grass and corn from the field. She threw some of the corn that had gotten inside behind her, unknowingly making a pile.
"At least take a cleaner path!" Bonnie spat. "I don't want to look silly when we pick up Junior!"
"That's not going to happen unless you pick him up alone," Knockout said. "For your own safety, I'm dropping you off here."
"I don't think so," Bonnie shot back. "Use that… Star Gate, or… whatever you call that portal thingy!"
"Space Bridge?" Knockout asked. "I don't think I can call for backup. The Decepticons have Soundwave, and he can pick up on any communication. Starscream, Stinger, or any other Decepticon, would have us hostage in the event we make a call," the former Decepticon said. "So, with that said, I'm going with my Plan B: Complete Radio Silence," he said before shutting off his Transmitter. "From hereon out, until we know we're safe, we are not to make any contact with anyone unless we're in danger. Am I clear?"
Bonnie scoffed and crossed her arms. "As long as we get Junior and I have a good time, I'm all for it," she remarked. "Now, can we get to the Docks?"
Knockout sighed. "This is gonna be a long Solar Cycle." He said as he drove backwards and back onto the road. While Bonnie was in question as to what a Solar Cycle was, Knockout drove away.
However, out from the Cornfield not too long after Knockout left, Stinger came out as well. She chuckled before driving on slowly after them.
At the Docks, Junior was just coming off of his Boat. He made sure to pay the Captain with his Credit Card before looking around.
At that moment, Bonnie drove in riding in Knockout. She still had her hands on the Wheel to look inconspicuous before seeing Junior.
"So, where's your Boyfriend?" Knockout asked. "I don't see anyone of the suave and coolly-composed around anywhere. The only closest thing is the boy with too much hair gel."
"Well, that's him," Bonnie said as she got out of Knockout. "Be right back!"
Knockout scoffed and locked his doors. He started to scan the area for Stinger while Bonnie was walking towards Junior.
"I know you're there, Stinger," Knockout said. "I was once a Decepticon, so you can't fool me."
Stinger slowly drove into the area. She chuckled sadistically as soon as she saw Knockout. However, before she could approach him, her Emblem suddenly began to shine.
"He knows about our new Stealth Protocol already?" Stinger asked. "But that's still being initiated!"
"Gotcha!" Knockout muttered, seeing Stinger in her Alt Vehicle Mode. "And you've chosen the Car that matches your false heart, too, very conspicuous."
Stinger snarled before backing away.
"Knockout, you have just proven yourself to be a bigger threat than Lord Starscream had anticipated," Stinger spat. "I will have you, one way or the other."
"Stealth Protocol, really?" Knockout asked. "We've used that before, or… will… in the Future, to catch onto Autobots."
Back at the Autobot Base, Ratchet was going over some data with Dr. Drakken until they both noticed a blinking beacon on their screens.
"Um, Ratchet?" Dr. Drakken asked. "What is that blinking thing?"
"It's a silent Autobot Distress call," Ratchet explained. "Very similar to your Human Morse Code, but more advanced."
Raf started to decode the message. "It's from… Knockout." He said with surprise.
"Bonnie made him crack?" Jack asked.
"No, it's not that," Jim said as he ran a search on his Computer. "According to him, he's saying that a Decepticon Spy is stalking him, someone named Stinger."
"An Assassin Con," Cliffjumper said. "She was one of the Cons who helped the Decepticons to track down Autobots and bring them in for experimentation, and sometimes even execution."
"Knockout is also saying that Bonnie has picked up her boyfriend, Señor Senior, Jr.," Tim stated. "He needs some reinforcements."
Ratchet nodded. He started to punch in some codes into his terminal.
"Knockout, don't worry," Ratchet said. "There are some Autobots nearby. I will try and contact them to help you."
Back at the Docks, Knockout watched as Bonnie approached Bonnie. He received Ratchet's message and replied back in Cybertronian Code, acknowledging his message.
"Hello, Bonnie!" Junior called out as Bonnie approached him. The two laughed and hugged each other. "How does it feel to finally graduate?"
"Oh, Junior, it feels great!" Bonnie exclaimed. She gestured her hand towards Knockout. "And… I even got a new Car!"
Junior placed his hand to his chin. "Hmm, Father has always been low on Cars," he mused, thinking of Señor Senior, Sr.. "I never would have thought you would get such an advanced model."
"Well, I have my ways," Bonnie said while briefly looking to Knockout. "Trust me, there were times I never thought I could get a Car like that myself."
Knockout was listening in on everything, but keeping his radio low so that the Decepticons wouldn't pick up on him. He seemed to be getting concerned now because Bonnie was bringing Junior into this. Still, he promised to take care of Bonnie, and if that meant getting another Human involved, he'd do it, no matter what.
"So, my love," Junior said as he and Bonnie spoke with one another. "What do you have planned for today?"
"Well, avoid Kim at all costs, of course," Bonnie said, remembering the villain rivalry between the Seniors and Kim. "But I was thinking that we could first stop by the Mall and then go to a Restaurant to have lunch at." Bonnie suggested.
"That sounds nice," Junior said. "Oh, I cannot wait to take a look at your new Car!"
Bonnie chuckled as she and Junior started to approach Knockout.
"Okay, they're going to the Mall, good news," Knockout said to himself. "Maybe if I'm lucky, I can catch Monique there and get her and Jetfire to help me."
Bonnie got into the Driver's Seat while Junior sat Shotgun. Bonnie started up Knockout, and soon, they were out of the Docks and heading towards the Middleton Mall.
However, unbeknownst to them, Stinger was watching. She chuckled lightly before driving off after them.
On the Nemesis, Starscream was watching over what Stinger was doing. He raised his eyebrow when he saw that two Humans had entered Knockout and drove off.
"Stinger, report," Starscream ordered. "What is going on down there?"
"Knockout seems to be aligned with the Humans," Stinger explained. "I lost him before, and it seems that he knows our Protocols before we could put them into initiative."
"Hmm, I haven't heard from Knockout in a while since he arrived," Starscream pondered as he placed his hand to his chin. "Perhaps he is working undercover, wouldn't you agree?"
"I don't think so," Stinger said. "I scanned him while I was at the Docks, and he was bearing the Insignia of the Autobots instead of the Decepticons."
Starscream grumbled. "Something has to be done," he said. "Stinger, I want you to take Knockout in by any means necessary, and I shall question him on where he truly belongs."
"Understood," Stinger said as she drove down a secret pathway. "I'll report back when I can."
As soon as Stinger signed off, Starscream activated another communications panel. On the screen this time was the Emperor of Destruction, Megatron.
"Lord Megatron," Starscream said. "We have a problem here, and I feel we need you to return immediately."
"I cannot do that right now, Starscream," Megatron said as he flew through Space. "As you and the rest of the Decepticons know, I am busy recruiting our new Army."
"This is about Knockout, my Lord," Starscream said. "I am calling you because it appears that while he arrived on Earth, he is not in league with the Decepticon Legion, but with the Autobots instead."
"Starscream, do you feel that Knockout has betrayed us?" Megatron asked, now concerned about the matter.
"He was seen defending Humans," Starscream said. "I've sent our Assassin, Stinger, to go and bring him in for questioning."
"This is most troubling," Megatron said. "But I must still complete my Mission. You are in command until I return, Starscream," Megatron said. "Do not make me regret my decision."
Before Starscream could get the chance to reply, Megatron ended the transmission. The Decepticon Commander looked to the rest of the Decepticons and Vehicons on the Nemesis before clearing his throat to properly address them.
"As you all know, for the past couple of Cycles, we have seen Knockout with Autobots and Humans alike," Starscream announced. "He has fled from our Decepticon Assassin, Stinger, and by doing so, has made himself an official Renegade from the Decepticon Army," he added on. "Our top priority now is apprehending Knockout and decide where his loyalties lie. Traitors to Lord Megatron's cause shall not go unnoticed! Glory to the Decepticons!"
The Decepticons and Vehicons cheered at this, causing Starscream to grin. "You won't escape, Knockout," Starscream said. "We will find you, and we will snuff out the answers one way or the other."
Knockout drove over the bridge from downtown Middleton all the way to the Mall. His Scanners were on alert for Stinger should she try and attack, something that Bonnie was trying to cover up from Junior. Junior couldn't help but notice what was going on at the moment, and tried to see what Bonnie was hiding from him, but was always prevented from seeing what was happening.
"Um, what are you hiding, my Love?" Junior asked Bonnie.
"Oh, uh, nothing," Bonnie lied nervously. "Just making sure that there are some good enough radio stations for us, that's all."
Knockout snickered at this excuse and started to play the radio. Bonnie and Junior both gasped when the radio suddenly turned on.
"You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog
Cryin' all the time
Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit
And you ain't no friend of mine…"
Bonnie chuckled nervously when this song started to play. Junior just smiled.
"Oh, I love this song!" Junior exclaimed. "Elvis is the man who started my path to becoming a pop-star in the first place!"
"Really?" Bonnie asked. "How interesting!"
Knockout quietly chuckled, but all of a sudden, noticed that Stinger was right behind them. Quickly thinking, he passed a yellow light just before it turned red, causing the Decepticon Assassin to stop in frustration.
"Was that Stinger?" Bonnie whispered.
"Yeah," Knockout said. "That won't hold her for long, though. Let's just get to the Mall and lose her there."
"Make sure she doesn't ruin my date!" Bonnie ordered.
Knockout said as he drove into the Shopping District. As he came to the main entrance, he suddenly saw Monique coming out of Smokescreen.
"Come on, Junior," Bonnie said as she pulled Junior out of Knockout. "Let's get some new clothes!"
"But… but Elvis!" Junior exclaimed as he was pulled out. Eventually, he let out a sigh. "Ah, very well."
Monique looked on with confusion before looking to the Car Bonnie used to get there.
"Psst! Monique! Here!" Knockout whispered.
"Knockout?" Monique asked. "Why are we whispering? Is this because of that Decepticon Assassin?"
"Yes," Knockout replied back. "She's onto me, and I can't risk facing her without getting the Humans hurt! I need some help to drive her away."
"What can we do?" Smokescreen asked. "Got any Con Tricks that can shake her off?"
"Stinger knows all the Decepticon Tricks," Knockout said. "Every Decepticon knows all the tricks!"
"I wish I could stay and chat with Cars, but I've got my Job to start," Monique said. "Plus, if I'm seen with you, it could raise the suspicions of the Decepticons of this timeline."
"Good point," Knockout noted. "Still, we can't risk putting Bonnie or her Boyfriend in danger."
Smokescreen rolled up. "I'll make sure that she's kept off of your back," he said. "Since it's rare that the Autobot Elite Guard shows up here, Stinger will be wanting to go after me instead."
Monique nodded. "Call me if you need anything," she told the two Autobots. "Kim and Ron should be coming too, so perhaps they can help as well."
"Standing by." Knockout said.
Monique nodded and walked back inside, holding her phone in her hand. She made sure to keep it with her at all times in case Stinger came to try and take Knockout in.
Stinger oiled over near the Mall, where she saw Knockout remain where he was as Monique entered the Mall. She hid herself behind several Cars in the Parking Lot to cover herself, and made sure to note everything that was happening with Knockout.
"What are you waiting for?" Stinger asked as she watched over Knockout, who didn't seem to move. "Why don't you run?"
All of a sudden, Smokescreen drove by. Stinger looked to him, and gasped when she saw the Emblem of the Autobot Elite Guard on his hood before he drove away.
"An Autobot from the Elite Guard?!" Stinger exclaimed. "You're mine!"
Smokescreen chuckled as he drove out into the streets. As expected, Stinger drove right after him, leaving Knockout alone and able to look after Bonnie.
Smokescreen drove far away from the Mall, making sure that Stinger was following him, no matter what. There were a lot of red lights for both Smokescreen and Stinger to pass, but the Elite Guard Autobot needed to do everything he could to get Stinger away from Knockout, Bonnie and Junior.
Soon, Smokescreen drove into a factory nearby. All of the workers hadn't arrived there yet, but seeing as no one was looking, Smokescreen transformed into Robot Mode and stared down Stinger just as she arrived.
Stinger chuckled at the sight of Smokescreen and started to transform. Her hood and her top cab started to shift into her arms as her doors started to form her legs. Her legs formed with her back tires while her feet formed from her rear end. The two doors at her side formed wings on her back, and when she got up, her front formed her breasts, both of which were shortly curved as her head emerged from the top of her Alt Vehicle Car Form.
"I've heard a lot about you, Stinger," Smokescreen said as he stared Stinger down. "I have to say, what you did to Autobots on Kaon before bringing them in to Cons like Airachnid and Shockwave are pretty low, even for Decepticons."
"Spare me, Auto-Byte," Stinger spat. "We've only accounted for six Autobots on this rock, yet you're here with one of our own. This tends to make us Decepticons very curious."
Smokescreen scoffed and picked up a lamppost nearby to use as a sword. "Look, just stay away from these Humans, and I'll tell Optimus that you were just too good for me," he struck. "What do you say?"
Stinger shook her head. "I think that you're hiding something, Autobot," she said. "How is it that you came by just at the moment I was spying on a Decepticon Traitor? You have to have a reason."
"You Decepticons just want to spread destruction anywhere you go," Smokescreen spat, continuing to buy Knockout some time. "Destroying Cybertron wasn't enough for you?"
"It won't be enough until you Autobots are melted into Slag." Stinger spat. With that, she immediately shot dozens of rounds towards Smokescreen.
Smokescreen used his Phase Shifter to avoid all of the blasts before he swung down onto Stinger with his makeshift sword. Stinger ducked from this attack and stepped off to the side, where she used her clawed fingers to stab at Smokescreen. However, Smokescreen blocked this with his lamppost sword, and now locked with the Decepticon Assassin.
Stinger growled and attempted to stab at Smokescreen with another one of her clawed fingers, but this was also blocked by the lamppost. Smokescreen threw Stinger off, and knocked her to the ground.
Smokescreen gasped and held his lamppost up. Surprisingly, the blasts deflected off it. Smokescreen looked up and grinned while Stinger snarled and shot at Smokescreen again, but this time, the Autobot of the Elite Guard deflected every shot. He spun around and sent the blasts back at Stinger, knocking her onto the ground.
Back at the Mall, Knockout was still idling outside. Soon, Bonnie and Junior came back outside, the two of whom were holding several bags in their hands.
"You think all of this can help me to become a teen pop-star?" Junior asked, causing Knockout to rattle at this thought.
"We'll find out," Bonnie replied back as she got into the Driver's Seat. "Now, let's get going. I know the perfect Chinese Restaurant we can go to for lunch."
"Any place away from here is good," Knockout whispered to Bonnie quietly. "Smokescreen is shaking Stinger off our backs for as long as he can, so I'd better get us out of here fast while Stinger is still occupied with him."
Bonnie nodded. "Let's go." She said.
With that, Knockout drove off away from the Mall. He started to drive into downtown Middleton, where he was hoping that he could get away from Stinger for good this time.
Stinger groaned and was about to get up, but she found a sharp piece of metal placed near her neck.
"Stay away from the Humans!" Smokescreen yelled to Stinger as he neared her with his makeshift sword. "You harm one, and I promise you, there won't be a safe place for you to hide where I can find you. This… is my final warning." Smokescreen added on before stabbing his metal pole into the ground, not too far away from her head.
Stinger groaned and looked up. Smokescreen drove away from the area just as Stinger got back up. She narrowed her eyes at the Autobot before transforming directly back into Vehicle Mode, now driving back to the Mall.
However, when Stinger arrived, she saw a different red Car at the Mall Parking Lot, and it wasn't Knockout.
"Lugnuts!" Stinger swore to herself. She drove away from the Mall just as Kim and Ron arrived inside of the Sloth.
"Lord Starscream, Knockout has escaped from my grasp," Stinger reported. "There is no trail he left for me to follow, so I might need some assistance from Soundwave and LaserBeak."
"Do not worry, Stinger," Starscream replied back. "Soundwave has already managed to pinpoint where Knockout and those two Humans are," he said. "I am sending you the coordinates now."
Stinger started to get the results on her radar. Soon, a map appeared on the screen inside of her, and she saw Knockout's signature. The Decepticon Assassin chuckled.
"Ah, the thrill of the hunt." Stinger said sadistically before driving off. She was no longer staying in hiding, she was going to do everything she could to get to Knockout, even if it meant giving away her cover.
For Kim and Ron, however, that didn't seem to be a problem. The couple looked to Stinger as she drove past three red lights before making her way onto the highway.
"Was that her?" Ron asked.
"Seems like it." Kim replied.
"Uh-huh, uh-huh, oh yeah." Rufus chattered in agreement.
Kim looked to her PDA Kimmunicator. "Wade, tell Ratchet that we've found the Decepticon Assassin," Kim said. "She's not in hiding anymore."
Wade looked up to Kim from his computer after typing for a while. "Done and done," he said. "Ratchet already knows now."
Downtown, Knockout had parked in front of a Chinese Restaurant. Bonnie and Junior left their Shopping Bags inside of him and went inside.
"Table for two, please." Bonnie said to the waitress. The waitress nodded and started to guide Bonnie and Junior to a table, leaving Knockout outside to keep an eye out for Stinger should she manage to track him down.
Smokescreen drove on over. Knockout, still on alert for Stinger, took notice of Smokescreen and quietly wheeled back up to get next to him.
"I shook off Stinger," Smokescreen reported. "But that Assassin isn't gonna stop. We've encountered her before on Cybertron. She was one of the toughest of the Decepticons we've ever faced."
"So Ultra Magnus has told me," Knockout mused. "Smokescreen, I've been thinking, and due to all of my appearances with you, I may be endangering our position in this timeline," the former Decepticon said. "I arrived on Earth not too long ago, so it could be that the Decepticons think that I have betrayed them when in fact, at this time, I was still loyal to Megatron and with Breakdown."
"Are you saying that you could be causing a Time Paradox because of your alliance with us?" Smokescreen asked.
"Could be, I'm not too certain," Knockout said. "I have a feeling that I may be brought in to questioning under Starscream's orders, and if I am, I must face the consequences, and I must live them out from this day."
Kim and Ron drove over in the Sloth at that moment while Smokescreen and Knockout were still talking with one another.
"You're losing me here." Smokescreen said in confusion.
"I'm saying that I remember coming to Middleton before I entered Jasper," Knockout explained. "I might be endangering myself by letting myself get arrested, but at the most, if the Decepticons find my past self, and he, I mean, I, prove my loyalty, we can get the Cons off our backs." Knockout concluded with a sly tone in his voice.
"Okay, I'm confused," Kim said as she peeked out of the window. "You're saying that you're going to let yourself get arrested?"
Knockout adjusted his tires as if he were shrugging. "In a way," he said. "But if we time everything just right, and my past self comes to Middleton the minute Scream sends some Vehicons after me, he will get arrested instead of me."
Ron sighed and held his head in pain. "Ah, Time Travel!" he exclaimed, feeling as if his mind would explode. "Curse this cornucopia of disturbing events!"
"Yes, well, anyways," Kim said as she patted Ron on the shoulder. "We just saw a pink Car heading towards here at high speeds, passing all Red Lights, and we think that it's Stinger, that Decepticon Assassin you were talking about."
"She's onto us?" Knockout asked. "I've disabled all of my Decepticon Signatures! How could she have found me?!"
At that moment, Rufus saw something fly over the Sloth. Kim and Ron both looked to him as he used one of Kim's scrunchies to fling himself into the air, using Kim's Lipstick Laser while he was at it.
"What's your rodent up to, Ronald?" Knockout asked. "No pun intended."
LaserBeak was watching over everything and was about to fly back, but Rufus leapt onto him and forced him down with the Lipstick Laser. LaserBeak attempted to fly away, but Rufus continued to tame him until he flew down flat onto the ground in front of Smokescreen, Knockout, Kim and Ron.
"LaserBeak!" Knockout exclaimed.
"Who's LaserBeak?" Ron asked.
"Soundwave's little birdie," Knockout explained. "Ratchet and Wheeljack once put a grenade into him, but used it as a distraction for a Virus to get information on the Iacon Relics."
Kim raised an eyebrow. "So, he's a messenger bird?" she asked. "A Cybertronian messenger bird?"
"Soundwave's eyes and ears, so to speak," Smokescreen went on. "The one thing that Autobots are never safe from."
"Which means that Stinger is probably on her way here as we speak!" Knockout exclaimed. "I've gotta get out of here!" he yelled. With that, he sounded off his Car Alarm loudly.
Kim and Ron both yelled in pain and covered their ears.
Inside, Bonnie and Junior were having some fried rice until they heard the Car Alarm go off. Bonnie and Junior both looked to one another with confusion before the two ran outside, where they only saw Knockout in his Vehicle Form.
"What happened?!" Bonnie exclaimed.
With no choice of keeping this a secret anymore, Knockout emptied out all of the bags inside of him and transformed into Robot Mode.
"AH!" Junior exclaimed.
"Knockout! Control yourself!" Bonnie yelled, causing Junior to look up with confusion.
"We have trouble, Bonnie," Knockout said quickly. "Stinger knows that we're here! She's not staying covert anymore, we need to get out of here!"
Bonnie gasped before Knockout transformed back into Vehicle Mode. Junior, still in shock, was grabbed by Bonnie and thrown into the Car. Bonnie grabbed all of her bags and put them back into the trunk before getting back inside of Knockout.
"She's coming!" Smokescreen exclaimed as he drove over.
"Go! We'll cover you!" Kim yelled.
"Metal to the pedal!" Knockout exclaimed, now driving off to get away from Stinger.
As soon as Knockout drove away, Kim and Ron drove after them, with Smokescreen right beside them, both acting as a block between Knockout and the incoming Stinger.
Stinger had just arrived through an alleyway and saw that Knockout was getting away, with Kim and Smokescreen protecting them. The Decepticon Assassin laughed and drove after them, now letting out a metallic blaster from the top of her sunroof.
Ron looked out the window, and sure enough, Stinger was right behind them. She cackled as she started to shoot at the three vehicles.
"Give it up, Knockout, I'll get you now!" Stinger yelled.
"Not today, Stinger, not today!" Knockout yelled back, driving even faster with Kim and Smokescreen continuing to act as their guards.
"Come here, Autobots, and I'll grant you a quick death!" Stinger yelled as the vehicles entered a long, narrow street.
"KP! She's gaining on us!" Ron yelled as he looked out before a red blast was sent their way. "And she has a blaster! Oh, why does she have a blaster?!"
"Pedal to the metal!" Kim yelled, driving even faster.
"Metal to the pedal!" Smokescreen yelled, driving at the same speed that Kim was driving at.
"Hang on, Bonnie!" Knockout said as he started to play some music through his radio. "Things are about to get bumpy!"
"You can run, but you can't hide!" Stinger yelled as they passed under a bridge before all of the vehicles raced over a dam. Stinger just cackled as she started to go faster. "Look out!" she taunted before everyone got off of the dam and raced through a tunnel, with Stinger not too far away from them. "Here I come! Glory to the Decepticons!" she yelled before letting out an echoing cackle.
Bonnie and Junior both yelled as Knockout drove them under another bridge. Kim, Ron and Smokescreen continued to follow, Kim using the Resonance Blaster to fire back at Stinger as she didn't hesitate to open fire on them, even with several other Cars racing past them.
"Come here, you traitorous runt!" Stinger yelled as she went alongside Kim and Ron in the Sloth to slam her cannon down onto them. However, Ron was able to summon the Lotus Blade in time to block the cannon. Both he and Stinger were now locked with one another. Both tried to gain momentum over one another, but in the end, Ron won the match and threw Stinger back far enough to give them and the Autobots more distance between the Decepticon Assassin. Stinger growled and raced on faster, but Kim, Smokescreen and Knockout all drove faster, with Stinger continuing to fire on them.
The Autobots, Stinger, Kim, Ron, Bonnie and Junior all passed over an arched bridge, where Kim continued to fire back at Stinger. Stinger continued to fire back at the convoy, but Kim shot at the ground, causing smoke to appear. Stinger tried to fire again, but with the smoke in her way, she couldn't get a clear shot.
Finally, everyone reached a fork in the road, three different passages to go down.
"Okay, we need a distraction to get Stinger off of our backs," Kim said. "She knows there are three of us, but she can't get us all at once, right?"
"Right," Smokescreen said. He paused for a moment before turning his attention to Knockout. "Right?" he asked.
"Yeah," Knockout replied back. "But we had better hurry. We may have shaken Stinger off for now, but she's going to catch on sooner or later."
Kim nodded. "Junior, get in Smokescreen," she ordered. "If you don't know who that is, it's the Blue Car with the screaming Thirty-Eights on the side. If you need to know why, it's so that Stinger can't get you and Bonnie at the same time. If she does, it's going to escalate into a hostage situation."
Junior nodded and started to get out of Knockout. Bonnie looked to him and rolled down her window. "Be careful, Junior!" she yelled out.
"I will be!" Junior called back before getting into Smokescreen.
"Okay, Lover Boy, hang on!" Smokescreen said.
"Everyone, all at once!" Kim ordered.
All at the same time, Kim and Ron in the Sloth drove off towards one direction towards the Museum, Smokescreen and Junior took off towards the Docks, and Bonnie and Knockout drove over towards the Suspension Bridge.
Kim and Ron drove towards the Museum. There was a pink car there, causing the two to stop. They were about to run into it until their old friend, Tara, came out of the Museum. She went to her Car and looked to see Kim and Ron. Immediately, she smiled.
"Kim! Ron!" Tara called out. "How are you? Oh, I saw you on the News with those cool Autobots! Can I have the name of the big one, the red and blue guy?"
Kim and Ron both chuckled nervously. Kim reached for her PDA Kimmunicator. "Um, we're all good here," she said. "Caught up with an old friend. How about you guys?"
"So far, I am fine," Junior said. "Thank you, Smokescreen, for letting me call."
"No problem, Junior," Smokescreen said. "What's your status, Knockout?"
"Currently at the Suspension Bridge," Knockout said. "But Bonnie's not too happy about it."
"I want to be with Junior now!" Bonnie yelled. "We're safe from that Decepticon! Take me back to Junior!" she demanded.
Kim, Ron and Tara all rolled their eyes when they heard this. This was just like Bonnie for them, always complaining.
"Sit tight," Kim said. "We'll be right there."
All of a sudden, two purple cars drove up. Ron and Tara both looked to them as they started to block their path.
"Um, who are these?" Tara asked. "More Autobots?"
Kim narrowed her eyes at the two cars. She suddenly saw a devil-like sign on them and gasped.
"Decepticons!" Kim exclaimed. "Tara, come with us! We need to get out of here!"
Tara gasped before the two cars started to shoot at her. She shrieked and got into her Car, now following Kim and Ron in the Sloth.
"Um, Smokescreen?" Kim asked. "You wouldn't happen to know anything about purple car Decepticons, would you?"
"Purple cars?" Smokescreen asked. "Kim, those are Vehicon Drones! Get away from them!"
All of a sudden, several blasts rained down onto Smokescreen. Smokescreen yelled as he veered out of control before entering the ocean. Luckily, Junior was able to get out, but as he looked up, he gasped at what he saw next.
"Smokescreen, do you copy?" Knockout asked while on the Bridge. "Kim, Ron? Do you copy?"
Just then, more Vehicon Drones appeared. Knockout forced Bonnie out and transformed into Robot Mode, placing his feet in front of Bonnie to prevent the Vehicon Drones from seeing her.
"Knockout, Lord Starscream wants to see you," a Vehicon Drone said. "Those are direct orders from him and Lord Megatron."
"What for?" Knockout asked. "I have done nothing wrong."
"You are under suspicion for aligning yourself with the Autobots and the Humans," another Vehicon Drone said. "Do you deny this? Where is Breakdown?"
"I haven't seen Breakdown in a while," Knockout continued to lie. "And as for Humans, I can honestly say that I have been busy exterminating as many of them as my servos could handle."
"Hey!" Bonnie exclaimed.
"Bonnie!" Knockout whispered. "Business! Get back!"
"Take him down!" the Vehicon Drone Commander ordered.
Knockout looked back to the Vehicon Drones and took out one of the Iacon Relics. It was the ToxEn. Using the Toxic Energon, Knockout managed to melt one Vehicon Drone away. The Drone yelled in pain before Knockout shot at several more with his Cannons. Soon, the four Vehicon Drones were destroyed.
"What were you thinking?!" Knockout yelled at Bonnie. "I was trying to get those guys off of our backs! When you have Decepticons around you, you don't give yourself away!"
"I don't care about Autobots or Decepticons!" Bonnie yelled. "Take me to Junior right now!"
Knockout snarled and formed his saw arm. He sliced into the ground near Bonnie, causing her to shriek.
"Listen to me, Bonnie, and listen very carefully!" Knockout ordered as he knelt down to Bonnie's level. "I may be an Autobot, but I was once a Decepticon, doing experiments that would make you humans absolutely sick! I have dealt with your insubordination for a long time now, and if you want to die at the hands of Decepticons without me here to protect you, then go ahead! Shop, date, eat, do whatever you humans do, but we are not to be pushed around!"
Bonnie stood silent. She had been pushing Knockout around for so long that she had forgotten he was a living robot. This was also the very first time someone had spoken down to her for her attitude, and for the first time, she didn't know how to react to it.
Before Bonnie could speak, a surviving Vehicon Drone started to advance towards her and Knockout.
Knockout, who was at the very peak of his tolerance, looked over towards the Vehicon Drone. He smashed one of his fists into his hand before making his way towards the Drone. "Turn away." Knockout ordered in tranquil fury.
Bonnie started to back away, but gasped when she saw Knockout reach his hand into the Vehicon Drone's chest, slowly pulling out its Spark. Bonnie stuttered in shock, not believing, nor getting the image, of what she was seeing out of her head. Once Knockout was done killing the Vehicon Drone, he turned back to Bonnie.
"Well," Bonnie said nervously while stuttering through her sentence. "That was… a thing."
Knockout looked down to Bonnie sternly. Before he could say anything to her, he received an incoming transmission.
"Knockout here," Knockout said as he answered the call. "What is it?"
"Knockout?" Smokescreen asked. "You alright?"
"A little angered, but I'm okay," Knockout replied back. He narrowed his eyes upon hearing the tone. "Why?" he asked. "What's going on?"
"It was Stinger," Smokescreen said as he came back onto the surface, where Kim, Ron and Tara drove up to him. "She blindsided me, and took Junior while she was at it."
"Junior's gone?" Knockout asked. "I don't know whether to feel shocked or slightly amused."
"Knockout, this is serious!" Kim exclaimed. "This is what I've been trying to avoid: a Hostage Situation!"
"Did she say what she wanted?" Knockout asked.
"She only left a note… one carved into the ground," Smokescreen said. "She wants you to be brought in to Starscream. She's giving you ten minutes to get to the Junkyard for the tradeoff, or else, Junior dies."
Bonnie gasped when she heard this. "I want to save him!" she exclaimed. "Knockout, let's go!"
"You're the only one closest to the Junkyard, Knockout," Kim said. "Motor Ed used to be there, but I doubt he still is. Knockout, you NEED to get the—"
Knockout ended the call and looked over to the Junkyard from the Bridge.
"Um, O-Kay," Bonnie said, not sure of what Knockout was doing. "Uh… Trans… form and Roll Out?" she called out with uncertainty.
"Doesn't really work for you." Knockout said.
"Let's ride!" Bonnie tried again.
"Still no effect." Knockout answered.
Bonnie groaned. "What will it take for you to put some metal to the pedal?" she asked with frustration.
"I've never met a Human before with more arrogance and ego than you," Knockout stated. "I won't transform until you do at least something to make up for all that abuse you gave me."
Bonnie's eyes widened. "You're joking!" she exclaimed with disbelief.
"Note. Serious. Face," Knockout enunciated. Bonnie started to think, but Knockout formed his saw arm. "Better hurry. Who knows what Stinger could be doing to your Boyfriend right now?"
Bonnie slammed her hand against the side of the Suspension Bridge, accidentally causing it to bleed. It didn't matter to her, however, as she turned back to Knockout with tears and sweat pouring down her face.
"I'M SORRY!" Bonnie yelled. "I'M SORRY FOR WHAT I'VE DONE! I'M SORRY FOR TAKING YOU FOR GRANTED! I PROMISE I WILL NEVER ABUSE ANOTHER AUTOBOT EVER AGAIN AS LONG AS I'M ON MY KNEES!" Bonnie continued to yell in tears as she got onto her knees. "Knockout… I'm sorry. Please… forgive me."
Knockout looked down to Bonnie and placed his finger to her chin and lifted it up. "Hey there, don't worry," the former Decepticon said. "It's alright. I forgive you."
Bonnie started to stutter. "You… you mean it?" she asked.
"I may not be a Human who knows about what average life is like, but I do know when one is sincerely sorry," Knockout said. "Just don't mess up your finish," he teased, causing Bonnie to chuckle at the joke. Knockout smiled and finally, he did transform back into his Vehicle Mode. "Now, come on," he said. "We're going to get Junior back, one way or another."
Bonnie smiled happily and ran into Knockout. She sat down and put on her seatbelt while Knockout drove away to the Junkyard.
"So, what's the plan?" Bonnie asked, still feeling a bit nervous and shaken from what had happened earlier. "How do we rescue Junior?"
"Stinger's not a fool," Knockout said. "But if I'm the one she's after, there's a chance she'll take her optics off of Junior, which will give you enough time to go and rescue him."
"And… you?" Bonnie asked nervously. "Didn't those Vehicons say that they wanted to bring you in for questioning?"
"All part of the plan," Knockout said slyly before bringing up his digital clock for Bonnie to see. "It is now a quarter till six, and in a half of an hour or so, my past self, the part of me that was still a Decepticon, should be entering Middleton. I'll explain everything once we've reached the Junkyard."
At the Junkyard, Junior was being suspended in the air, ropes tied to his arms, and was being held over a garbage compactor. As he started to come to, the sound of metal footsteps filled the air. Junior gasped and looked to the side, seeing Stinger head towards him.
"The Decepticon!" Junior exclaimed. "The one my Love, Kim Possible, her Sidekick and the Robots were talking about!"
"So, Human, you know my name," Stinger said sadistically. "Or… as they call you, Junior. It won't be long until the Autobots come to me for the trade-off," Stinger said. "You had better hope they get here and keep up their end of the deal, because even if they do, I won't."
Junior gasped. "Listen here, you!" he exclaimed as he narrowed his eyes at Stinger. "I may be the son of an evil man, but out of all things, I am not a sicko!" he exclaimed. "You're only the kind of person who would kill someone in their sleep. Humans are different from cowards like you! They would have the guts to do it in people's faces! I don't know much about Autobots or Decepticons, but I do know that you are nothing but a coward!"
"You dare lecture me, Slave?!" Stinger yelled, feeling annoyed that she was being talked down to by a Human.
"Stinger!" a voice called out.
Stinger, who was prepared to gore Junior, looked over to the side to see Knockout drive in. Bonnie got out just as Knockout stopped before he transformed into Robot Mode.
"I'm here," Knockout said. "Now, release the Human, and we can talk this out. We're both automobile enthusiasts, after all."
Stinger, who was just about to claw into Junior, looked over to Knockout with an eyebrow raised. She put her hands down and walked over towards him.
"True," Stinger admitted. "There's a certain beauty to us that Starscream doesn't quite understand. But that doesn't change the fact that you've been constantly seen with the Autobots in Middleton," she remarked. "Why are you conspiring with these Autobots? Have you been given an undercover mission by someone else's authority?"
"Let's just say that Unicron had something to do with it," Knockout said. Before he could go on, he looked to Bonnie. "Human, scram!" he ordered. "Your services are needed no longer."
Bonnie gasped in fear and jumped. "Uh… ah… okay!" she exclaimed. "Whatever you say!" Bonnie yelled before running away.
"Is that proof enough for you?" Knockout asked.
"What were you saying about Unicron?" Stinger asked curiously, unaware that Bonnie had snuck past Stinger to get to Junior. She picked up a fallen fire-axe directly from the ground and climbed up to rescue Junior.
"Isn't he the legend?" Knockout asked. "Maybe that's why Lord Megatron left, so that he could get Unicron to fight with us!"
"Anything you say can and will be used against you," Stinger warned Knockout. "Until I can determine you're a threat, I'll be taking you in."
"Bonnie!" Junior whispered as Bonnie walked on the ropes.
"Shh!" Bonnie whispered. "We're getting you out of here."
"Ask anything on your mind," Knockout said while secretly looking to Bonnie. "I'll be here all Solar-Cycle."
Stinger grinned. "This is going to be easier than I thought," she said. She was about to interrogate Knockout further, but suddenly saw something in the reflection of his window. She gasped and turned around, just as Bonnie cut off the last rope, which caused her and Junior to fall to the ground. "Filthy Human!" Stinger yelled, aiming a cannon at the two.
"Scrap." Knockout cursed deadpan.
"Did you talk to this Megatron with that mouth?!" Bonnie yelled. She tossed the axe at Stinger, hitting the Assassin in the hand.
"Augh!" Stinger yelled as she pulled the axe out. She growled and threw it to the side.
Knockout grinned and took out his Energon Prod. Stinger turned around and lashed at him with her claws, but Knockout used his right hand to cut them off before he used the Prod to electrocute Stinger. Stinger yelled and broke off. She felt electricity run through her and was about to attack again, but Knockout jabbed at her with the Prod again, this time, knocking her out unconscious.
"Never mess with the Autobots!" Knockout quipped, electrocuting Stinger again, just for good measure.
"Okay, Knockout, great plan," Bonnie said as she came over with Junior. "And those thirty minutes are almost up. What now?"
"Now…" Knockout started as he saw a Car just like him enter the area. He grinned and took out the Polarity Gauntlet, using it to drag his Past Self towards the Junkyard before forcing his Past Self into Robot Mode and knocking it unconscious with the Energon Prod. "Stinger gets a blast from the past."
"But she'll know something is wrong when she sees two of you," Junior said. "What are you going to do?!"
Knockout looked all around until he saw a silver, slick Can-Am Spyder Motorcycle.
"Not a Car, but it will do." Knockout said before he scanned the Can-Am Spyder.
Bonnie and Junior looked to Knockout as he was now silver. He grinned at his appearance before transforming into his new Vehicle Mode.
"Get on!" Knockout yelled.
Bonnie and Junior quickly got on before Knockout scanned a Ferrari 458 Italia, still silver. He drove away quickly before the past Knockout and Stinger woke up.
"That was odd." Past Knockout mused.
Stinger looked to Past Knockout and growled. "You're coming with me!" she yelled. "Come on, Traitor!"
Past Knockout swung his arm at Stinger. "I'm loyal to Megatron!" he exclaimed. "Don't you dare call me a Traitor, Stinger!" Past Knockout added on before he drove away.
Stinger groaned. She was about to call for a Ground Bridge until she saw a Ground Bridge open up right in front of her, with Shockwave coming out of it.
"Shockwave?" Stinger asked. "That's impossible!"
"Stinger, my ally," Shockwave said. "We have a lot to catch up on. Megatron has fallen, and we need as many Decepticons as we can to avenge him."
Stinger gasped. She clenched her fist and held it up, where Smokescreen helped her up.
"Count me in," Stinger said. "Where do we start?"
Back at the Autobot Base, Knockout, Bonnie and Junior were all standing in front of Optimus Prime.
"So now, you know of what has happened," Optimus said. "Junior, I can understand that this may be too much for you, and Bonnie, I understand that you have had some difficulty with Knockout," the Prime said. "Perhaps it would be best if Knockout—"
"With all due respect, Sir, I would like to speak." Knockout said.
Optimus nodded. "Permission granted."
"Bonnie may not be the kindest when it comes to us Autobots and the Decepticons, but, from what I've experienced, she seems to be able to put other matters ahead of herself to do the greater good," Knockout said. "I think that with some time, and some more bonding, she can make a good partner."
"There's no need," Bonnie said as she looked to Kim, Ron and Monique, as well as Tara. "I'm ready to accept you, Knockout."
"Then I welcome you to Team Possible Prime." Optimus said proudly as Knockout and Bonnie smiled to one another.
Junior cleared his throat. "I do not want to be too much of a burden for you," he said. "I do not want to be caught up in your War, but, with my Family's Money, I think me and my Father can help you."
Kim chuckled. "First Drakken and Shego, and now this," she mused. "Whatever will come for us next?"
In the Nemesis, Starscream snarled.
"Stinger has gone missing too?!" Starscream exclaimed. "Knockout may have been innocent, but we have lost too many forces already," he said to Soundwave. "Take over while I am gone. I will go to take care of these Autobots myself!"
Author's Notes: Well, everyone, did you like my new Chapter? Sorry it took so long, but I had Writer's Block. I'll try and make up for my long absence by writing more Chapters than ever, but with College coming soon, it could take a while. Still, I'll do what I can. Please review, rate, and if you can, Private Message me for anything on the Story. I'm always keen to hear from you. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Have a great Fourth of July, everyone! I'll see you all soon!