Transformers: Prime: Resurgence

Chapter 13: Love Triangle

As Sentinel Major strode confidently through the bustling hallway of the Autobot base, Arcee walked beside him, her steps light with anticipation as they made their way toward the exit. The prospect of a dinner date with the esteemed Commander of the Elite Guard filled her with a mixture of excitement and nervousness, her spark fluttering with anticipation at the promise of a day filled with possibility.

"I must say, Arcee," Sentinel Major remarked, his voice smooth with charm as he glanced down at her with a warm smile. "Once you and I go out to dinner at MacCadam's where we'll get to know each other for a bit, I intend to sweep you off your feet."

Arcee's cheeks flushed with a delicate shade of pink at the unexpected compliment, her spark dancing with delight at the thought of spending time with Sentinel Major outside the confines of the Autobot base. "That's...very kind of you," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper as she struggled to contain her excitement.

But before she could respond further, Sentinel Major reached out and gently took her hand in his own, his touch sending a shiver down her circuits. With a surprising display of gallantry, he pressed a tender kiss to the back of her hand, his gesture imbued with a warmth that left her breathless.

Arcee's optics widened in surprise at the unexpected display of affection, her spark fluttering with a mixture of flattery and astonishment. She felt a blush creep across her cheeks as she met Sentinel Major's gaze, her thoughts swirling with a dizzying array of emotions.

Meanwhile, nearby, Bumblebee stood alongside Knockout, his optics widening in confusion as he observed the scene unfolding before them. The angry glare on Knockout's face did not go unnoticed, prompting Bumblebee to speak up with a note of concern. Bumblebee's concerned tone cut through the tension like a laser, his optics fixed on Knockout's visibly distressed frame.

"Uhh...Are you okay, Knockout?" he inquired, his voice laced with genuine concern.

Knockout's response was immediate, his words tumbling out in a rush of frustration and exasperation. "No, Bumblebee. I'm not okay," he admitted, his voice tinged with a hint of bitterness. "This big-chin monstrosity is trying to steal my love—um, I mean, trying to seduce Arcee!"

Bumblebee blinked in surprise at the unexpected confession, his processors whirring with confusion. "Wait, what did you say before?" he asked, his voice tinged with curiosity.

For a moment, Knockout faltered, his optics darting away as if searching for an escape. "Um... Nothing!" he replied hastily, his attempt to brush off the slip-up only serving to deepen Bumblebee's suspicions.

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Beyond the fortified walls of the Autobot base, beneath the azure sky of Cybertron, Astraea, a formidable Decepticon warrior, prowled with a sense of wary vigilance. Her optics narrowed with distrust as she caught sight of Sentinel Major, his imposing figure stirring a deep-seated animosity within her spark. To Astraea, he was a figure to be reviled, his presence a reminder of past grievances and simmering resentment.

But despite her disdain for the Commander of the Cybertron Elite Guard, Astraea couldn't help but take a perverse pleasure in the opportunity to play pranks on him, capitalizing on his inflated ego to orchestrate moments of embarrassment and discomfort. It was a small, albeit satisfying, form of revenge for the perceived injustices she had endured at the hands of the Autobots.

Yet, just as she prepared to set her plan into motion, her attention was diverted by an unexpected sight: Sentinel Major, walking arm in arm with Arcee, the renowned Autobot femme. A surge of confusion and disbelief swept through Astraea's circuits as she watched the unlikely pair, her optics narrowing with suspicion.