When Silence Is Loudest chapter 26
Let's just say that the next couple days left both Megatron and Soundwave sore and tired. But, of course, satisfied.
Definitely enough that Soundwave couldn't give a scraplet's aft about what Starscream was doing.
Thank Primus for Laserbeak. It was only because of her they knew about Skyquake's resurrection and entrapment in the 'Shadow Zone'.
But if anyone noticed Megatron's mellowness (It only lasted a few days), or the marks on his thighs, or Soundwave walking with a slight limp no one made no mention of it.
Maybe that's why Starscream got away with hardly any punishment for his latest plot. Besides, the loss of his arm was humorous enough.
Now that Soundwave didn't have to monitor Starscream's every move he went back to his normal duties.
But still he saw.
The colors blurred.
They received news of Breakdown's capture.
When Soundwave heard the distress signal he immediately told Starscream to tell Megatron.
"According to surveillance provided by the astonishingly accurate soundwave, breakdown was abducted by humans." Starscream said as Soundwave rolled his eyes at the sarcasm.
He walked away halfway into the conversation, but still heard Megatron's answer.
And Soundwave wanted to hit him on the head again.
Breakdown was loyal and strong, a good warrior. And the partner of the only medic besides Ratchet on this planet.
Not rescuing him would be somewhat foolish.
But Megatron could not be swayed.
Knockout was mysteriously missing.
Starscream was planning something.
And he was. Why he wants to save Breakdown was beyond him.
But he was sure he'd eventually find out.
The colors blurred.
Soundwave was showing past-him a strange electromagnetic signal.
"I recognize this magnetic signature, Soundwave. And it would be unfortunate to have a Decepticon invention such as this used against us."
"I will secure the weapon, lord Megatron."
"Breakdown? Hah. If you can be bested my mere humans, what chance do you have against the Autobots?"
"Allow me to redeem myself, master."
Megatron watched as Soundwave continued to work.
Breakdown came back not with the polarity gauntlet but with Arachnid in tow.
Megatron could tell that Soundwave probably would've found more amusement in the situation if it wasn't Arachnid.
His communication officer has always hated Arachnid. He never did find out why he disliked her. It must've been a bad vibe.
Not that he was fond of her either.
The colors blurred.
Soundwave was showing him his surveillance of Starscream treachery.
Megatron, the observing one, saw hope in his TIC's posture.
He wanted him to kill Starscream.
Of course it didn't turn out that way.
Soundwave was obviously displeased when Megatron came back filthy, dented, and with Starscream.
The colors blurred.
Megatron was surprised that Starscream went to Soundwave for his 'I fragged up' monologue.
He didn't need to be a telepath to know what his TIC was thinking.
And he knew it would be a disaster to send both the spider-like femme and the aerial commander on a mission together.
Starscream deflected and the Immobilizer was in Autobots hands.
The colors blurred again.
When they found a cylinder from the Golden Age on Cybertron, Soundwave was ecstatic.
He has always wanted to have that sort of access to science or mythology or such.
But of course the Autobots were in the way.
The information was almost lost to them, but then Prime made his proposal.
Suspicious.
After sending Knockout and Breakdown to get the information and it being lost, Soundwave was admittedly disappointed.
The colors blurred.
Their energon supply was running low.
They needed new mines.
Knockout and Breakdown had some energon and was trying to deplete their supply even lower.
Then Ratchet.
Why the old bot suddenly fought with renewed vigor and why his optics were green was something Soundwave was slightly concerned about.
At least they found another vine.
And then lost it the Autobots.
Then to top the entire situation off Ratchet attacked the mine.
And punched Megatron in the face.
The story seemed somewhat surreal.
Megatron was still somewhat curious what that was that made the medic so spritely.
Then all the Autobots attacked and they lost the mine.
Soundwave rubbed his throbbing head. And a bad feeling in his endoskeleton.
Why do the Autobots continue to be such a nuisance when they have the advantage in almost everything?
Soundwave just rubbed his aching head.