Chapter 9: The Heroes
It was a very quiet night at the hospital. Only sounds that could be heard were beeps and hums from machines. Scanner and Ratchet monitored Starscream who was placed on a medical bed hooked to a few machines. Starscream was covered in his own energon, countless dents and damaged optics and wings. Dry energon made his claws look purple instead of the usual silver. In the waiting room, Shockwave, Moonstriker, Brainstorm, Cerebros, Soundwave, Optimus, Mirage, Brawl and the twins all waited patiently. They were all extremely worried for Starscream. Not once did anybody think of the bad things Starscream used to do! Shockwave was the most upset, Moonstriker allowed him to lean on his side. Shockwave's antenna's rubbed against Moonstriker's horns. Mirage, Brawl and the twins were there for support. Brainstorm and Cerebros were staring at the ground. Soundwave and Optimus seemed to be in deep thought. They all began to notice Shockwave was trying not to cry.
"I should have been there quicker, I shouldn't have wasted my time on Prowl and just got Starscream out of there." Shockwave said as Mirage and Cerebros ran to his side.
"Shockwave it's not your fault. You did what you had to do! Starscream needed your help, you saved him!" Cerebros explained trying to cheer him up.
"Dude, your a hero...just like Moonstriker here!" Mirage said making Moonstriker snap his optics wide open.
"I'm a hero too?" Moonstriker asked.
"Yeah dude, you saved Shockwave from being trapped in that dumpster. In fact, it's like deja-vu now!" Soundwave thought.
In fact it was, both had saved someone from deadly situations, both going against the enforcers. Shockwave began to feel relieved that he had gotton revenge on both Barricade and Prowl. However, not in a way he was expecting. He wiped away his tears and wished he could smile.
"I think I feel *sniff* a little better!" Shockwave said.
"I am sure Scanner and Ratchet will fix up Starscream. Though not quickly." Cerebros sighed.
Just then, Scanner opened the door to the room Starscream was in. He made half a smile. Everyone waited with big optics.
"Gentlemen, Starscream is alive...but nearly barely. Shockwave...you got him here just in time!" Scanner smiled wiping some energon off his claws.
Shockwave felt his spark racing, he clutched his chest upon hearing the good news. He and everyone else sighed happily.
"So...what's the damage?" Optimus asked.
"Well by the looks of him, it looks critical. Starscream's wings were so damaged we have to take them off. His optics were nearly taken out but we should be able to fix them. The tons of dents all over his body will take a long time to get out. His chest, arms and legs will have to be repaired, and his heels are also dented too. He was just a mess!" Scanner said sadly. "We cleaned up all the energon and are now injecting him with tons of it. He's still in stasis so repairing him that way will make it easy. However, I don't think Starscream will be out of this hospital for the next week and a half."
"We can't see him?" Sideswipe asked.
"Unfortunately no, he's too...battered to see!" Scanner said knowing he had to go back in there and see him again. "So...you guys can go home or spend the night, but I don't really see a reason of staying!" Scanner said.
The others in fact, did decide to leave. As they got outside to the front of the hospital, they all saw what looked like a mustang police car racing past in the late night. The mech didn't even bother to stop as he roared out of view. Shockwave growled.
"Barricade!" Moonstriker growled.
"He better keep running!" Brawl snarled.
The group decided to split ways until Optimus stopped Moonstriker! Moonstriker turned to him and looked up at the towering mech. Moonstriker only reached to Optimus' shoulder.
"Yes Mr. Prime?" Moonstriker asked.
"Well, Shockwave has told me a lot about you! And I was wondering, whenever you get a chance, mabye help us out over at ASTC." Optimus offered. "I know your in construction...I was just offering you a temporary job till Starscream returns, whenever you get a chance!"
Moonstriker thought about it. It did seem like a great offer. And he wouldn't get so dirty! Was it worth it?
"Well, I think I can fit it into my schedule, it will give me something to do after construction so of course!" Moonstriker smiled.
"Thank you Moonstriker! Now listen, I know Shockwave is your adoptive son, but I truly feel like saying you've got one of the finest son's I ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Moonstriker, I'm sure you realized this already, but you are a one of the most nicest and trustworthy mech's I ever knew. And it's a pleasure to be your friend!" Optimus said as stuck out a hand. Moonstriker shook his hand.
"Thank you Mr. Prime! That really means a lot." Moonstriker smiled.
"Please, call me Optimus Prime!" Optimus smiled back. "So...I uh, hear you have a monster truck rally later this week!"
"Yes, why?" Moonstriker asked.
"Well, I may in fact come to see it!" Optimus smiled.
"Really, well that would be an honor!" Moonstriker said.
Optimus nodded and walked away after saying farewell and they departed ways. Back home, Shockwave was sitting in his basement chair asleep. Moonstriker came downstairs wanting to talk to him, but when he saw he was asleep, he decided to wait until tomorrow. However, Moonstriker whispered to Shockwave.
"I'm extremely proud of you Shockwave!" Moonstriker whispered before proceeding back upstairs.
Meanwhile at the hospital, Scanner and Ratchet had decided to pack up for the night, knowing Starscream wasn't going to wake up anytime soon!
"Come on Scanner, we did all we could tonight!" Ratchet informed opening the door.
"Yeah I hear ya! Alright!" Scanner said following Ratchet out the door.
Starscream's body rose up and down as he began to become aware. But just as he opened his optics, he tried to sound out a name!
"S...sh...ock...wave!" Was all he could say before passing out again!
To be continued...
Sorry if this chapter was too short! There wasn't much I could do with this part...but next chapter should be a lot longer!