Complex Robotics

A Series of Coincidental Events

 I opened my mouth to scream, but it died in my throat as another claw caught me, squeezing me, pinning my arms against my body. Let me tell you firsthand, flying is a terrible idea. I felt nauseous, my was head spinning and it wasn't helping that the current robot holding me was peering at me with a strange curiosity. Turning me sideways, backwards, and upside down.

Him and the robot behind him advanced towards the mountain. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the other robot type something across a small, metal pad sticking out from the side. The screen emitted a small ping with a flicker of green light, before a low rumbling sound filled the air. I gasped, my eyes widening as I watched the dirt crumble from around the moving mountain, until a large chrome entrance appeared and slid open.

 Mouth agape, and eyes widened in complete fear, I watched as the door opened before the robots entered. I looked back at the vast forest, a small, barely audible whimper escaped me as I watched the entrance began to close again. Once it was shut, it was incredibly dark, and I felt a small tear slip from my eyes when I realized that it would probably be the last time I saw daylight ever again.

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(Sideswipe's POV)

:: So, how's Ratchet doing? Still annoying the slag out of him, right?:: I asked over the bond, which was slowly starting to strengthen. I could feel Sunny getting closer and closer, and it made my spark thrum in my chassis.

Sunny mentally rolled his optics, ::Still the same old grumpy fragger, just changed alt mode and paint colors.::

::Oh? What's his alt mode now?:: I asked.

::Some human medical vehicle. His colors are bright yellow, I think.:: Sunny replied.

::Interesting. And Ironhide?:: I asked.

Sunny let out an annoyed grumble. :: Still the same hot-headed fragger as well. Sides, what does this have to do with anything?::

I pulled a mental smile over the bond. ::Just curious, Sunshine.::

::Say that again and I'll kick your aft when I find you.:: He growled, memories of him beating the slag out of me in the past raced over the bond.

I chuckled. ::Those were the good times, weren't they?::

He was quiet for a while, and I could feel a dark brooding, feeling come over the bond. But ended just as quickly as it appeared, and he finally answered with a sigh. ::Yes, it was Sideswipe.::

I could feel him dampening the bond a little, the dark brooding feeling coming back again. Quickly, I decided to change the subject. ::So, when do you think you'll arrive here?::

::Well, if you fraggin' stay in one place. I should be there in an a couple of orns.:: He replied.

I groaned. ::But that's such a long time from now. How do you expect me to stay in place that long? Can't you take a shortcut?::

::I am taking a shortcut you stupid glitch. Too bad, stay there and don't move.:: Sunny replied sternly, which usually meant there was no room left to argue.

::But Sunny!:: I complained.

::How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that?:: He growled, sending a mental slap through the bond along with an annoyed growl.