When All Lights Go Out I (TFP)

Chapter 44

Ratchet turned his head in shock as soon as he heard that sentence, and Optimus tensed as he watched and listened to what was happening in front of them. Miko had a look of disbelief on her face, while Jack and Raf were immediately concerned because they knew that this was bad. And they likely had a decepticon right in the lobby of the base, and the bots were all on alert now that Bulkhead dropped that bombshell of not being present with Wheeljack.

"I'd already left the wreckers to join up with Optimus," Bulkhead explained bluntly as he continued to glare at Wheeljack before he began pointing directly at him. "But you wouldn't know that if all you did was access Wheeljack's public service records."

Wheeljack glared at Bulkhead before grimacing a little with a shudder. "So you are a decepticon," Optimus said in an angry tone. Then he realized who he was. "Makeshift."

Makeshift grinned a little at Optimus. "Hmm, I guess the façade has finally come crashing down. It has been quite the pleasure, Optimus Prime." He grimaced again and placed his hand on his chassis. "What the frag?"

Optimus stepped closer to Makeshift with whole body being tense. "It seems your disguise abilities are not as good as you thought they were. You know where Azura is, don't you? Where is she, Makeshift?! Open your chassis! Now!"

Miko looked at Optimus and Bulkhead in confusion. "Bulkhead, Optimus, what does all this have to do with...WOOOAAHH!" She shrieked loudly as Makeshift grabbed her suddenly and ran closer to the bridge consoles.

"Miko!" Bulkhead exclaimed with a frown as everyone in the lobby were startled by the sudden reaction from the imposter.

Makeshift turned held the girl up with his hand. "Stay back! Or I'll squeeze her into pulp!" Bulkhead narrowed his optics, grinding his jaw angrily as they were now in a sticky situation as they now hear Makeshift's real voice. "Ugh, what..." He opened his chassis suddenly and cold, misty seem hissed out as he reached in and pulled something out. Optimus widened his optics when he saw Azura. She was shivering a little as ice crystal stuck to her hair and protoform, but she had also successfully caused a deep freeze to the restraints from Makeshift and the seat. Makeshift held the girl as she clutched her toy. "How did you do that?" He glanced down before smirking. "Hmm, seems like there's a bit of Matrix in you after all." He looked at Optimus who was glaring angrily at Makeshift now. "I wouldn't, Optimus Prime. After all, she is more valuable than this human..."

Miko looked at Makeshift fearfully as she struggled in his grasp. "Wheeljack! What are you doing?!"

"Decepticon coward!" Bulkhead barked the con angrily. "Let the girl and the sparkling go! And face me!"

Makeshift chuckled at the wrecker. "Don't fret, plenty of time of fighting to come." He glanced at Azura as she was taking deep intakes and she shook off some of the icicles from her body. "But why waste good energy on it right now? After all, we need a little bit of patience."

Jack stared at Makeshift with worry and glanced at the bots. "Is there a real Wheeljack?!"

"Oh, indeed," The con responded to the boy's question sarcastically. "And I expect Lord Starscream is making sport of him." Bulkhead growled as he listened to the decepticon's words. "Just as I am with this human. Here, catch!"

Bulkhead widened his optics as Makeshift threw Miko suddenly, and it was a hard throw. She screamed and Bulkhead managed to jump and catch her, but she hit his hands hard and she grunted upon impact. Makeshift pulled out one of his swords as the bots look at him with a glare and he aimed the blade at Azura. She whimpered and looked at Optimus. She desperately wanted to be in his arms. Optimus softened his expression as their optics lock, but only briefly as he glanced up at Makeshift with a glare.