Nightstreak: The Decepticon That Changed Everything (tfp fanfic)

Chapter 26

(Just so everyone knows, I'm slightly skipping episode 22 of this season, you know the episode when Ratchet experiments with the synthetic energon and becomes a badass. I'm not wiping it from existence or anything, just not doing a whole chapter on it just because the Decepticons aren't in it much. Anyways, enjoy!)

Nightstreak's P.O.V.

I smiled down at Bloodsurge, who was chirping happily as he skipped next to me. I giggled, petting his head.

"I'm glad you like how you look. It was nice of Knockout to let us borrow his buffer so I could clean you up." I replied. It was true, Bloodsurge's body now shined nicely off the hallway lights, and he seemed to be owning this fancy look. I was just on my way to see Knockout and return his buffer. I found myself at the medical bay doors, which slid open easily for me. Knockout seemed occupied at a counter, messing with some new project that I didn't know about.

"Hey Knockout." I said. Knockout looked back at me, a small smile starting to spread across his face as he saw me.

"Ah Nightstreak, can I help you with something?" he asked. I approached him, holding out his buffer. 

"I just wanted to thank you for letting me borrow this, and wanted to give it back." I replied. Knockout's optics lit up as he spotted his tool, and took it happily before placing it carefully on the counter like it was his most prized possession.....which I think it was.

"It was no trouble. If you ever need it again, do let me know." Knockout replied. Bloodsurge clicked a few happy noises, hopping over to Knockout and rubbing against his leg.

"And you have never looked better my friend~" he stated, patting the minicon's head. Bloodsurge looked up at him and beeped a 'thank you', but judging by Knockout's puzzled expression he didn't understand him. I giggled.

"He says thank you." I said. Knockout nodded.

"Right of course, I knew that." he said, making me shrug. If I could roll my optics (which I didn't have) I would. Knockout looked at me, his smile widening a bit. I tilted my head.

"What?" I asked.

"Oh nothing, just....you seem a lot better now. More like your old self." Knockout replied. That response didn't clear my confusion though, making me flick my wings a bit. "My old self?" I again asked. 

"Come on now Nightstreak. Everyone could sense you were a bit.....depressed since...." Knockout said, seeming hesitant to continue. My wings drooped just the slightest.

"Since Starscream left." I finished. Knockout slowly nodded. 

"Well, I guess I kinda realized that being all mopey about that wouldn't achieve anything." I replied. But also because I knew eventually I would get Starscream to come back, some how. I peered past the red medic, looking at the new project he was doing.

"What are you working on?" I asked. Knockout turned to the counter with a satisfied smile.

"Ah this?" he said. It was a type of green liquid in a canister. "Well, remember it was something the Autobots were experimenting with. A type of synthetic energon. It really made their medic more....active. So I'm messing with it here and there, to see if we can use it somehow." Knockout replied.

"Cool~" I said, looking at the canister like a little sparkling. Suddenly however, Knockout perked up, turning his commlink on.

"My liege? Mm hmm....I'm on my way." he said, hanging up. I looked at him with a tilted head.

"What was that?" I asked.

"I suppose the boss wants to see my real quick, probably to ask about the completion of the second space bridge." he said.