Chapter 9: The King

"Well Kenny...I didn't think you'd have the circuits to come down here and face me. And apparently your brother wants part of the upcoming action. What I don't understand is how you escaped all the jets upstairs!" Whirl said.

"Easy, we got them to fight one another."Kenny said.

"I see, well...this is the last place you'll ever see. And I'll be the last person you'll ever see!" Whirl bended his optic to look angry. "Of course I'm not going to kill you right away...after all...I want this to last."

Kenny growled and ran at Whirl while his brother watched. Kenny threw a punch but missed. Whirl ducks, uppercuts Kenny and punches him in the face the best he could with pincers. Meanwhile, Bloodbath quickly made his way over to a passed out Brawl and patted his head awakening him.

"Huh? Bloodbath?" Brawl gasped.

"Don't worry Brawl, me and Kenny are saving you...look!" Bloodbath pointed to the fight.

Whirl had Kenny in a head-lock and was trying to bring Kenny down to the floor but had a hard time since he had never fought Kenny after his enhancements. So Kenny was a lot stronger than ever before. Kenny was able to grab the back of Whirl and flip the psycho over him and onto the floor. Whirl slashed at Kenny's legs but missed when Kenny jumped and slammed on top of Whirl trying to pin him.

"GET OFF ME!" Whirl snarled rolling them over so he could get up.

Kenny noticed Whirl was trying not to laugh at something. But he decided to ignore it when Whirl started swinging wildly at Kenny who dodged all his attacks. Kenny then unleashed a series of punches and slashes to Whirl and made direct contact. The spikes on his fists drawing energon. Kenny was getting tired of dealing with Whirl. And this was definately going to be his revenge. He pummeled Whirl and backed him into a wall. Where he continued to beat him. But Whirl caught one of his arms and tried to snap it off. But it wouldn't make a dent. Whirl then punched Kenny twice in the chest and three times in the face before grabbing Kenny by the neck and raising him up.

"WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING? HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY LIVE FOR SO LONG?" Whirl roared tightening his grip.

"That's what I'm still trying to figure out!" Kenny shrugged.

Whirl was having trouble with his grip. For some reason the metal on Kenny's neck wouldn't crush. Nothing had crushed.

"Your power is too grand, I don't understand! What are you...immortal?" Whirl snarled throwing Kenny into a wall.

Bloodbath attempted to intervene but Whirl trips Bloodbath and punches him hard in the face knocking him to the ground with a loud thud. Kenny struggles to pick himself up but Whirl places a foot on Kenny's back.

"DON'T YOU DARE GET UP!" Whirl warned.

"Or what?" Kenny sneered.

"Bloodbath dies!"

Kenny and Brawl gasp.

"You wouldn't dare!" Kenny sneered.

"Oh I would!" Whirl snickered.

Menawhile, Sonny was explaining Barricade about the box and Barricade ended up throwing up as well.

"We need to tell them...and fast!" Sonny said.

"Alright, I'll take it!" Barricade said getting ready to transform but Sonny stopped him.

"I'm coming too!"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes I am! I'm not about to let Kenny suffer anymore."

Barricade could tell Sonny was serious!

"Alright...let's go!" Barricade and Sonny transform and go back to the warehouse.

Back with the fight, Whirl still had a foot on Kenny's back.

"DON'T YOU DARE HURT HIM!" Kenny sneered.

"Mabye I won't...mabye I will!" Whirl said.

But then...something happened...Kenny's visors glowed a dark red instead of light red. His systems heating up inside until it burned like hell. Kenny's claws dug into the metal floor. He shook getting Whirl's attention.

"Whirl...get...off...me...NOW!" Kenny jumped straight up knocking Whirl on the ground.

Whirl backed up confused at what was going on. Kenny ran at Whirl and one punch landed Whirl into a wall making his print in it. Kenny didn't stop...he bashed Whirl in the face multiple time. He was joined by an angry Bloodbath and both brothers pummeled Whirl until he fell to the ground. But then they stopped after hearing laughter...it wasn't from them, it wasn't from Brawl, nor was it from upstairs...it was Whirl. Whirl, nearly beaten to death, was laughing hard despite the situation he was in.

"WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING ABOUT?" Kenny snarled getting ready to kick Whirl.

"HOLD ON! HAHAHAHAHAHA! GIVE ME A MINUTE! HA-HA!" Whirl tried to calm himself.

Bloodbath roughly picked Whirl up and shoves him into the wall.

"NOTHING'S FUNNY WHIRL!" Bloodbath sneered right in his face.

Whirl finally stops laughing and sighs happily.

"Bloodbath...Kenny...I think we've fought enough!" Whirl said holding his hands in defeat. "You beat me!"

"We're not done!" Kenny snarled.

"But I am, you won Kenny! That's all I was really doing. A rematch from when I was chased off by the Combaticons. I wasn't going to kill you for real...just trying to make you mad." Whirl explained stunning the others. "All in good fun!"

"You're insane Whirl! And what about my power that you wanted so much?" Kenny asked.

"Pfft, you can keep it. I just thought mabye you'd tell me about it...I don't actually want it!" Whirl said.

"Seriously?" Bloodbath said.

"Oh I'm very serious!" Whirl bended his optic. "Come on Kenny, I don't understand how you continue to function after so much brutality. I mean, what gives you the will to go on?"

Bloodbath lets go of Whirl and backs up while Kenny sighed.

"If you really must know, then I'll tell you! I may not appreciate anyone who abuses me and tortures me. But that doesn't keep me from living my life. I keep going because I know, that there's something out there for me. Something I know that will change my life forever. I didn't feel right...I was missing something...at that something turned out to be Bloodbath. Because without him and Soundwave's gang. I don't know what I'd do with myself. To add to that, I built up an immunity to pain. So it doesn't hurt much. So I'm guessing my power consists of luck, determination, and bravery. You however, you're just insane, nobody doesn't even know how you became crazy." Kenny explained to Whirl who was listening carefully.

"It's a story I wish to keep secret!" Whirl said in a low tone. "Nobody needs to know what happened to me!"

"But that's probably what made your head get screwed up!" Bloodbath said.

"You both act like I was I was born this way!" Whirl growled walking straight towards Kenny's face. "But I wasn't...I was turned this way."

"How?" Kenny asked.

Whirl was about to answer when Sonny and Barricade arrived with the box.

"Uh...guys...I got something you need to see right way...Oh...you are actually talking to Whirl." Sonny cringed.

"What's that?" Kenny asked.

"Something we were hoping Whirl wouldn't see again!" Barricade assured.

Whirl felt his legs wobble when he saw the box. He gasped in horror and slowly walked over.

"Where did you get that?" Whirl asked with his voice trembling.

"Uh, in your room! Along with a dead enforcer and countless amounts of energon. Here Whirl..." Sonny gave it to him.

Whirl's past was traveling quickly through his processor. He sat the box down and opened it. He began to tear up.

"No...but...I can't see this stuff again." Whirl cried.

Kenny and Bloodbath took some of the pictures and gasped but didn't puke. Kenny looked from the pictures to Whirl then back to the pictures. Whirl saw his old hands and picked them up. He rubbed the energon stains and winced starting to remember everything. Then he found the little ball. The one used to calm him. He began to roll it on the floor in front of him like a little kid. Kenny seemed the most surprised. He had never knew...this must have been what he hiding and what drove him nuts. Whirl lived a similiar life like he did, but Whirl's was much harsher. Now Kenny definately had no reason to complain his own life. He looked at Whirl who was let his lubricant tears run down like a waterfall into the box. For the first time everyone saw a side of Whirl nobody knew he had...he was sad...very sad and afraid. Tears continued to fall into the box as Whirl looked at some of the photos.

"Now...you know..." Whirl cried getting up.

"Whirl...I had no idea. But...we could've helped you. I could've!" Kenny said softly.

"How? No matter how much I tried to get away from it all, it kept coming back!" Whirl explained putting the pictures down.

"What about your parents?"

"They didn't care! They were never around a lot forcing me to live on my own. I ran away, found that old house. But...that enforcer found me. As you've seen, he tortured me, beat me, insult me...attempted to rape me once!" Whirl cried even harder. "I had to kill him when he did that...so I did. I made that glitch PAY!"

Nobody seemed to be mad anymore at Whirl. Kenny suddenly embraced Whirl in a hug confusing the mech.

"W-why are you hugging me?" Whirl asked.

"You need one...nobody probably never has done so!" Kenny said.

"You're right...I never had one before...it feels great!" Whirl said slowly hugging back with hesitation.

Whirl started to cry again and Kenny allowed him to let it all out. At this point Brawl had been freed and was feeling sad as well. When Whirl was finished he winced.

"But...after everything I've done...after all the pain I put you through. I don't deserve your kindness!" Whirl said.

"Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance? Besides, I can forgive...you're not the only person who's done anything to me. You can hate me all you want, but you don't need to suffer the way I did, and you had the will to go on. That's also a power Whirl...your will to never stop as long as your spark pulses. You had the power all along but just denied it. You snapped and went insane, didn't care who got in your way, wanted others to feel the way you did. And of course you would target me since I was weak as well." Kenny explained.

"I don't hate you at all, I was also just jealous of how you kept moving on after each beating you received. You acted like it never happened."

"I'm used to it so after awhile I start to feel less and less pain! What that officer did to you ruined everything. Destroyed your hopes and dreams...at least hopefully not all of them. You need help Whirl."

"I've tried, I've gone to a therapist plenty of times but...it never worked. And the miners just made it worst for me. Treating me like some mindless animal. The fraggers. No offense to you and Bloodbath."

"None taken, but Whirl, we are willing to help you...if you want us to."

Whirl looked straight into Kenny's visors. Kenny really was not like any other mechs. He was very kind and sweet. How could Whirl mess with that? At least SOMEONE could make him happy. He finally found a friend...Kenny.

"Kenny, I would happily like your help...but...do I have to do time in jail? I heard the inmates are very brutal here!" Whirl asked worried.

"No...you're not going to jail! We are going to find you help...mabye some alone time could work. I figured you liked being alone."

"Yeah...I do!"

Just then Onslaught came downstairs worried for his brother.

"BRAWL! YOU'RE OKAY!" Onslaught yelled hugging his brother.

"Onslaught? I didn't think you'd get here so early." Brawl said hugging his brother back.

"So...you really want to go with us?" Onslaught asked.

"Yes I do...more than anything else!" Brawl said.

Onslaught then turned to see Whirl embracing Kenny in another hug but this time being joined by Bloodbath and Sonny. Onslaught was confused.

"Uh...how did you guys-"

"It's a long story!" Barricade nodded.

"Hey...are the jets still fighting each other?" Kenny asked.

"Nah, most of them are knocked out while others just left! We'll explain everything later...let's get out of here!" Onslaught announced.

Back at Soundwave's HQ, Whirl asked to be placed in one of their cells to sit and think, which they allowed. Kenny and Bloodbath were treated for their injuries while everyone else chatted about the day. Whirl decided to keep the ball and his original hands in case he wanted to change back. But he and the others watched as the photos and the steel box were destroyed. Whirl felt a sense of relief wash over him after that. Like it never happened. He then realized he and Kenny were very much alike. Both have overcame what they've endured throughout their early life. But it's all over. Despite Kenny and Bloodbath obviously winning the fight they had with Whirl...it seemed like Whirl had a little victory for himself. The eradification of his cursed past. Soundwave would ask one of his friends if he could help out Whirl. Trips, Trapper, Blueshot and Jetstream were accepted into the gang officially while Sonny replaced Brawl who left that same day.

"I'm going to miss you Brawl!" Kenny said hugging the tank.

"I'll miss you too kid! But don't worry, I'll see you again someday. Of course we are going to visit." Brawl assured rubbing Kenny's head.

"Come on Brawl...we got some exploring to do!" Onslaught called out from the front doors.

"Coming bros, hey wait I forgot, hey Sonny...you still up for officially joining Soundwave's gang?" Brawl asked.

"Yeah!" Sonny said sounding interested.

"Well, you are now!" Brawl said looking at Soundwave who nodded.

"I am? Yes!" Sonny cheered.

Kenny patted Sonny on the back.

"Hey Sonny did you still want that paint job?" Bloodbath asked.

Sonny thought about it for a moment. If he changed his paint he would look like his best friends. But being the only silver seeker that was considered good, he thought he should keep his silver paint as he felt he was very unique.

"Nah, I think I'd rather keep my paint." Sonny said mentally smiling.

As Brawl said his last goodbyes, he transforms and rolls away with his brothers. Barricade seems to tear up the most and watches until Brawl is out of sight. That night, Kenny and Bloodbath stopped by Whirl's cell. Whirl was on his knees rolling the boll around on the berth.

"Hey Whirl! You okay?" Kenny asked.

"Yeah...just still continuing to calm myself down. I must say it's working this time!" Whirl said.

"Good, we're glad to hear that!" Bloodbath said.

"Yeah...hey guys...I'm really sorry about that fight earlier, and...just for everything. I never thought I'd be forgiven. And all those other people I hurt! Kenny if there's anything I can do to pay you back...I promise I'd do it." Whirl said with his pleading optic.

"As long as you don't go off the deep end again!" Kenny said.

"I'm done with that! I will never harm anyone ever again. I've learned my lesson, and thanks to you guys, I'll get help!" Whirl cheered.

"Excellent...well...goodnight Whirl!" Kenny said.

"Goodnight guys!" Whirl said before recharging.

The next morning, Kenny woke up to strange noises outside. He got up to see Bloodbath just entering his room.

"Hey Kenny, uh...there's someone here to see you!" Bloodbath asked.

"Who?" Kenny asked as they walked to the front doors.

"...Everyone..." Bloodbath said in a mono-tone voice.

Kenny walked outside to find probably the most craziest sight. Every single vehicon...on the entire planet of Cybertron...all types, jet, car, miner, truck, tank, helicopter and any other kind of vehicons...were standing in front of the HQ cheering and clapping Kenny and Bloodbath's name. Soundwave, Shockwave, Barricade, Trips, Trapper, Blueshot, Jetstream, Whirl and Sonny were also standing outside cheering them on.

"What's all this?" Kenny felt embarrased.

"I don't know...but it must be something good." Bloodbath said.

"Indeed!" Suddenly they heard an unfamiliar voice.

The voice that hadn't been heard by majority of people on the planet. Some vehicon had to move out of the way and make a path for the one...and only...Fearstorm. Kenny and Bloodbath gasped. The most legendary vehicon of all-time...was now a few feet from their own pedes.

"It's...Fearstorm! It's really him!" Kenny said.

"I thought he was a myth!" Bloodbath said.

Fearstorm was actually 7 feet taller than the brothers making Fearstorm the tallest vehicon on the planet. Kenny thought he would snap his neck looking up at him.

"Uh...Fearstorm sir...what's happening?" Kenny asked nervously.

"Do not be afraid Kenny, for you and your brother are to be rewarded." Fearstorm said in a friendly way.

"Rewarded?" Bloodbath asked confused.

"Yes...for your success in bringing peace to all vehicons! And for your determinations of helping your friends and others in need. I must say I'm personally impressed and proud!" Fearstorm nodded.

"Wow...thank you sir! It's an honor!" Kenny said. "We just can't believe we're talking to you!"

"I know you are shocked. But you have every right to be that way! I've been watching you especially Kenny. From when you were growing up as a little kid getting abused by a lot of people...to a brave young man who's willing to put his spark on the line for others." Fearstorm said placing a large hand on Kenny's back.

"Thank you!" Kenny said.

Just then, every single vehicon who have once harmed or insulted Kenny began apologizing.

"Everyone there's no need to be sorry! I forgive you all for what you've done! I just hope...you know...I don't have to go through anything like this again." Kenny announced recieving even more cheering.

Kenny and Bloodbath were escorted to the top of a building where all of Soundwave's gang was standing. A lone silver jet vehicon walked towards Kenny holding a "Vehicon King" medal that gleamed with it's gold and silver paint and a picture of a vehicon's face was in the middle. Kenny took it surprised at the kind of medal it was. Next, Bloodbath recieved one as well and he felt proud. Both placed it over their necks as the vehicons cheered even louder.

"KENNY! BLOODBATH! KENNY! BLOODBATH! KENNY! BLOODBATH!" They roared.

"Hey Kenny...were actually joining Fearstorm as kings of all vehicons." Bloodbath said excitedly.

"I know...this is amazing!" Kenny said giggling.

Trips, Trapper, Blueshot and Jetstream were actually cheered as well for their involvement. Trapper looked like he could just scream with joy.

"Trapper, I'll never doubt you again!" Trips promised.

"Me too!" Blueshot said.

"Aw thanks guys! I'm just glad I finally got to meet my hero..." Trapper looked at Kenny who was waving to the crowd with Bloodbath.

From some other town Brawl and his brothers were watching the event on TV as well as Bumblebee, Mirage, Sideswipe and Jazz who were amazed.

Jetstream then recieved a call from his brother Wingblade.

"DUDE JETSTREAM! IT'S ALL OVER THE NEWS! I'M WATCHING RIGHT NOW!"

"He-he, glad to hear from you again!"

"Yeah, sorry I couldn't make it...I had been a little busy!"

"No problem! Kenny and Bloodbath look so happy!"

"I bet, I still can't believe the legends were true!"

"I always believed they were true bro!"

"He-he, hey I know you'll be very busy for awhile! But I hope to hear from you later on!"

"Absolutely! I'll talk to you later!" Jetstream hangs up knowing Wingblade was very proud of him.

Kenny and Bloodbath looked at Soundwave, Shockwave, Barricade, Sonny and Whirl who were clapping.

"Hey Bloodbath?"

"Yeah?"

"This has been quite an adventure hasn't it!"

"Yeah...but all adventures have to come to an end don't they?"

"True...I love you Bloodbath!"

"I love you too Kenny!"

From then on...the two brothers remained not just brothers...but kings as well! And that's the way they wanted it!

The End...

And so my latest Transformers story has reached it's end. To Leonightis I hope I didn't interfere too much with Wingblade calling Jetstream again. I just wanted Wingblade to know about what was going on at this point before the story ended. I didn't know at first wether to have Wingblade make a cameo in the crowd or simply see the event on TV. But now that the story is over...and there won't be a third part, you can now have Jetstream talk to Wingblade whenever you want. But I probably won't return to Transformers stories for awhile since I got an Invader Zim and Kirby story to make. But thank you so much for giving me access to Jetstream and placing him in my stories. And to all you readers out there...thank you for reading and I hope you've enjoyed it! KINGSTRIKER OUT!