We're getting coser to the end fellas! The end will be divided in two or three chapters and one final chapter for all of you to know how I had the idea, the origins and first tries for the fanfic. Yes, all of my fics will have that end. You're not forced to read it, but I think that it would be very cool if you did, especially because that's where I'll let you know if there's going to be or not a sequel or even a prequel for this fic AND ideas about future fanfics that could use some love and outside ideas!
Anyway, hope you like it!
No one's P.O.V
Two months.
Two months since Soundchip arrived. One month and three weeks since Cora and Tara learned that they were going to be creators. One month and three weeks since Chip and Alissa started to work together. One month since Chip and Breakdown started a relationship.
And mere three weeks since Lord Megatron emerged from stasis.
The former gladiator found himself surprised once he learned about Soundchip's presence in the warship, but warmed up for her surprisingly fast. It was rumored that she became a confident for him at a point that not even Soundwave had been able to. Megatron also seemed to be happy once he learned about the drones' sparkling.
Knockout covered Soundchip's mark as he promised, and she was very pleased with the result. She herself drew the base.
Basically, it was the silhouette of a cat. It's tail was raised high above the rest of the body, forming a musical note. Several points and lines adorned the surroundings of the cat.
Knockout also had the brilliant idea of using glowing paint in a few points of the tattoo, giving it a neon-like appearance.
Tara wrapped his arms around his mate's waist, pulling Cora closer to him. Cora giggled and rested a hand over his lightly swollen abdomen.
- How do you want to call it? – Tara asked, stroking between his mate's wings.
- Chip still don't know if we'll be having a mech or a femme. – Cora answered, nestling in Tara's chest – But I'd like to call it Cocoa.
- Cocoa… - Tara repeated – It works for mech and femme. I loved it.
Cora giggled and was about to reply, when the doors of their chamber opened to reveal Alissa and Chip. Chip was holding a big box and Alissa was pulling a small cart behind her.
- Doctress in the house! – Alissa joked, flicking her wings playfully – Routine check-up for Cora and…
- Cocoa. – Tara said, getting up and helping Chip with the box – We will call it Cocoa.
- I like it. – Chip said, putting the box I a nearby table. She gave a good look at her new tattoo, smiling.
- Someone's happy. – Cora played while Alissa scanned him – I liked your tattoo Chip. It fits you and the glowing lines combine with your biolights.
- Thanks Cora!
Alissa giggled. She loved Soundchip's company.
Truth be told, she was terrified when they first met, but after a few days, talks and walks, she saw how wrong she was by ever fearing.
Chip had a gift.
She had been able to see beyond Soundwave's cold and emotionless nature to trust and love him. She saw beyond Breakdown's brutality and clumsiness to become his femmefriend. She saw beyond Knockout's vanity and became his best friend. After Starscream's beat down, she found in her spark to pity him and take care of him until he was better.
She looked at each one of the drones and saw individuals instead of, well… drones. She saw Nate's kindness, Karol's loyalty, Steve's passion, Tara's integrity, Ciano's generosity, Cora's confidence and Alissa's honesty.
Soundhip had Insight.
Soundchip's P.O.V
I followed Starscream and Soundwave as the two of them made their way to the control room.
Soundwave and I finally restored our bond. The things between us are setting up, but I'm not done with him yet. My goal is to make us be like when we were kids.
When I saw the state Lord Megatron had left Starscream after that thing in the Artic, I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He begged me to forgive him.
Knockout never looked at me in that way again. He made my tattoo and now we're BFFs. It's hilarious how much that mech acts like a femme when no one is looking.
Lord Megatron is far from being the tyrant everyone thinks he is. Despite knowing me for such a short period of time, he trusts me to keep his secrets, secrets that not even Soundwave is aware of. The mech has a tender spark.
The drones are the best friends I could ask for. Nate, Steve and Carol help me get over my shyness while Alissa and Ciano help me in the sickbay when KO and Break can't. As for Tara and Cora, I'm happy by them simply trusting me enough for take care of Cocoa before and after he or she is born.
Breakdown… well, what can I say? He is brute yes, but he can also be gentle and caring when he wants to. I'm lucky for have him as my mechfriend.
Speaking of him, he hasn't showed up in a while. I wonder why Starscream wants me to be with him and Soundwave while he says whatever he needs to lord Megatron.
The doors opened.
- Lord Megatron. – Starscram called – I fear Breakdown has gone missing.
Wait what?
- The Autobots? – Our leader asked, not bothering to turn around.
- According to surveillance provided by the astonishingly accurate Soundwave… - He pointed at my brother – Breakdown was abducted by humans.
- What? – I asked, turning to see Soundwave – Why didn't you tell me?
He merely looked at me.
- Your point, Starscream? – Megatron asked, not even bothering with the fact that I'm about to freak out right here, right now.
- My strongest recommendation we assemble a rescue team to hunt the vermin responsible by this outrage!
- Breakdown is on his own.
- What? Master please, just let me… - I started.
- No, Soundchip. – He cut off – If Breakdown allowed himself to be captured by those smaller than him, weaker than him, he deserves whatever fate awaits him.
- But Breakdown is a key player in our… - Starscream tried, but the glare Megatron sho him was more than enough – Uh… your wisdom reigns supreme, Lord Megatron.
He turned on his heels and left, mumbling to himself.
That's all? He's going to give up like that?
Well, I won't.
- Lord Megatron, I beg of you! – I implored – I'll go alone I necessary, but please, give me a chance to find him!
Lord Megatron sighed, turning and placing a gentle hand in my shoulder.
- I'm sorry Soundchip, but I'm afraid I cannot allow such mission.
He removed his hand and turned his back to me. I felt the coolant tears forming in my optics.
No. No crying Chip. You're stronger than that.
And smarter. And stealthier. And have an idea.
I left the room, not really paying Soundwave many attention as he tried to stop me.
I know what I'll do, and with who I'll do.
…..
- So tell me again, you're going on a mission to rescue Breakdown against lord Megatron's will? – Nate asked, looking at me from his work on the monitor in Soundwave's workstation.
- Precisely.
- And why do you need me to hack your brother's firewalls?
- Because I need to know where he was captured to know where to start searching.
- Oh lassie, you'll be on so much trouble if you get caught.
- You'll be in much more trouble if they learn that you know how to hack Sounds' firewalls. How did you learned that anyway?
- Steve knows a thing or two about hacking. He used to do that a lot to spy on Starscream.
I rolled my optics. The montor lit up and Nate started to search through recent entries.
Karol and Alissa are on guard on the door and will tell us if Soundwave comes. I had Steve and Ciano to distract him.
- Found it. – Nate said, pointing at a set of coordinates on the screen – He was here when disappeared. It's an old human ghost town.
I took a print of the coordinates and Nate shut the monitor down. We got out of the room to be met by Karol, Alissa, Steve and Ciano outside.
- Where Soundwave? – I asked.
- No sign of him anywhere. – Steve answered.
- Told ya lassie, your bro is a ninja. – Nate said.
- Did you found what you want? – Karol asked. My visor lit up and I showed her the print I took from the coordinates.
Yes, my visor also works as a screen, exactly like Soundwave's.
- Hey, I know this place! – Ciano said – I used to spend a lot of time there. There's no humans around and is hard to get a fix on your signal.
- Was that your happy place? – Alissa asked. Ciano nodded.
- Thanks guys. – I said – You did a lot for me already but now I'm alone.
- No way. – Nate argued – You've heard Ciano, it's hard to get a fix on your signal down there. What if something happens to you?
- He's right. – Karol agreed – If that humans got Breakdown imagine what they can do with you!
- You're in danger already by simply helping me get the coordinates! – I protested – I don't care about risking my own spark but I'll never forgive myself if something happens to yours.
I sighed. Karol placed a gentle hand in my shoulder.
- Chip, you don't have to carry this burden alone. – She said.
I looked up at her, confused. She explained:
- Soundchip, in the few months I spent with you, I saw how much you care for everyone and everything. You can see what others can't. You can feel what others will never. You inspire trust. You encourage all around you to be happy and forget fear.
- You looked at us and saw more than mere drones. – Alissa continued – You saw individuals. You saw how different we are from each other.
They all nodded, agreeing. Alissa continued:
- A gift like this, we can't afford to lose. So, no matter what you say or do Soundchip, I will follow you now and forever. I not only trust you, I admire you.
I lowered my head and sighed.
How can I say no to that?