VI
"You are one brave bot."
Kyle groaned, looking up slowly. He couldn't recall what happened. He was currently sitting, leaned against a wall. His head and side hurt slightly, but that was nothing compared to the realization that he had another lapse in memory. Opening his eyes, he found Benny standing in front of him, leaned over slightly to be close to eye level to the sitting Kyle.
"What…what happened," mumbled Kyle, rubbing his head.
"You took on Screamer and seemed to have won," shrugged Benny, holding out his hand to offer a help standing up.
"Who?" Kyle nodded, taking Benny's assistance and stood up.
"You don't remember?"
Kyle looked at Benny. The poor man looked completely shocked at Kyle's lapse in memory. Kyle shook his head, trying to storm away as best as his weak body would let him. His body felt like it was breaking apart, and his head felt like it was burning up. He'd never felt this way after waking from a lapse.
"Hold on, KO!" called Benny, chasing after the wondering Kyle. "You are in no condition to be going off by yourself."
"Leave…leave me alone," groaned Kyle, nearly falling over.
"At least let me take you home," suggested Benny. "I figure you live nearby, right?"
"Just…" Kyle finally collapsed to his knees. "I need to…I need to call Mary. How…how long have I been out!? She could be…"
"Who is Mary?" snapped Benny, leaning over.
"My girlfriend!" hissed Kyle, eyes flashing red. They quickly cooled as he turned away. "I need to call her. Where's my phone?"
Kyle dug into his pockets, checking for his phone. Instead, he found his keys. He pulled the chain out, staring at the tiny spear like object. It was still glowing. He barely remembered it changing size or challenging Sam. After that it was blank. Benny watched as Kyle stuffed the keys back into his pocket.
"Do you have a phone?" Kyle mumbled.
"Nope, 'fraid not," shrugged Benny, stuffing his hands in his pockets, looking up to the sky.
"I need to call Mary. I hope she's alright," Kyle sighed, standing up. "I need to go home…"
"I'll take ya," perked Benny, helping Kyle stand. "Just show me the way!"
Kyle gave him a glare but couldn't abject, especially with his fatigued body. He gave a sigh, nodding. He slung his arm over Benny's shoulder, allowing some of his weight to be distributed to Benny. Together, the two began walking down the street.
"Can I ask you something?" Benny hummed, glancing at his companion.
"What?" mumbled Kyle.
"Mary…how long have you two been…"
"A few years now. We met at school and just sort of clicked between us."
"Any other friends?"
"Not really. Never really liked anyone. Everyone just seemed to aggravate me."
"I understand. Me too…Everyone was just annoying."
Kyle looked up at Benny. It was like having an old friend back and yet he never met Benny before. Or…Kyle shut his eyes deep in thought. Breakdown. Kyle sighed, opening his eyes. Again something said in his own voice but not his own mind. He glanced at Benny again.
"Why are you here?" Kyle sighed.
"I told you…"
"I don't find that an acceptable answer."
"Why do you think I'm here?"
"Sam said something about a key to getting back to normal?"
"Yeah, Screamer has that…You're not Screamer though," he shrugged.
"Oh? Why is it that Screamer is still out to kill me."
"Because he thinks you know where Megatron is."
Kyle stopped, allowing Benny to stumble forward a little before stopping himself. The name Megatron sounded oddly familiar and yet it was slightly frightening. Benny looked at him, concerned.
"Who know!?" gasped Kyle.
"Megatron…" shrugged Benny. "He's in charge of our team. No one has been able to find him. Knockout was the last to see him. You are Knockout…or you were."
"So Star…I mean, Sam, thinks I know where Megatron is? Why is that reason to kill me?"
"Starscream never did like Megatron."
"This crazy!" Kyle screamed. Suddenly the fatigue of his body came back, and he began to stumble downward. Benny caught him.
"Let's get you home," smiled Benny, dragging him along.