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Well, while I write long ahh first chapter of fanfic abt Breakdown, I want to talk about his partner, Knock Out. It's an addition to this post , specifically KO's reasons to join Decepticons.
Basically, my headcanon is that he never wanted to join. KO was a medic, which was pretty high in a Cybertronian caste system, so he didn't care much for slaves. Knock Out has never went to Kaon or Slaughter City, cuz he lived far away from them. So when the war started our hot doctor had no intentions of joining Decepticons, cuz he is basically something this faction hated. Yet he wasn't given much choice, when his residence got attacked very early in the war. Citizens and KO himself try to protect their home, but instead of leaving, former slaves occupied this place. After some battles, city lost and Knock Out had to give in, so he won't be abused/killed. He never was loyal to their cause, he just wanted to survive. And once he did join it never was comfortable, sensing his own unstable position. As it was shown in TFP Knock Out is necessary only until he can provide something useful for Megatron (in his case: medical care). Ofc he won't be killed or left for dead, but it doesn't mean he won't be mocked/scratched. I think this hc matches his pretty cowardly personality and explain his rather quick change of fractions.
But "Why" You might ask "our hottie would stay if he never believed Megatron's ideas?". I hc that he's scared for his life. Between decepticons, that possessed more than 80% of the planet their fighting for and have most of the energon's supplies, and Autobots, that are persecuted and are in minority, the safest (not the best, but safest) is the former. KO knows how Megatron treats his pupil, and might have even guessed that Autobots are different, but even when they left Cybertron, Megatron's party is still more stable.
Honestly, I want to talk abt KOBD for a sec. Don't get me wrong, you can hc whatever you want, but no matter how much I love their pairing, I'm not fond of thinking that KO became a decepticon only cuz he fell in love with our beloved brute. Idk, I think it takes something from doctor's character. Like if we think a bit we can deduce BD's reasons to join. And KO doesn't have it which makes him a bit... Plain??? I guess??
Again, you can headcanon whatever you want, but I just don't believe in this love at first sight or even that doctor's willing to sacrifice his own finish for someone ever.
I hc that KOBD met when they both were already decepticons and fell in love after. And here's some hcs as a treat.
When Breakdown entered KO's live he became less stiff. When Knock Out joined he was more preserved, for he was scared to say too much. But this blue bot made him feel safer and more comfortable, since now he had someone who won't kill you for your opinions and feelings. And red con also made yellow eyed bot happier. After loosing his old friends he finally found someone to care about and who cares about you back unconditionally. They're in love. And even the coldest corridors of Nemesis were warmer, when KOBD were together.
I hope you liked ted talk:D
Operation: Redemption
Rating: General audience
Archive Warning: Graphic depictions of violence
Category: Gen
Fandom: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers Prime
Relationships: Breakdown/Knock Out, KOBD
Characters: Breakdown, Knock Out, Arachnid, Dreadwing, Megatron, Soundwave
Additional tags:
Romance isn't the center of the story, long fic, other tags and characters will be added as they appear, AU, Breakdown survives, Autobot Breakdown, implied KOBD, minor character death in future, past, light descriptions of scars/gore
Word count: 2562
Summary:
Breakdown wasn't the most observant bot, yet his loyalty knew no bounds. Despite a lot of questionable decisions made by his liege, big Decepticon never doubted Megatron's view. Honestly Lord of the decepticons hasn't hesitated to use this trust to his own advantage ever, but even the most oblivious person in the whole galaxy would someday understand this. Breakdown started to have some suspicions after he was saved by his old rival, Bulkhead, while his boss left him in the mercy of the vermins. Starscream's words didn't help, planting doubts in big blue bot. But Breakdown's trust hasn't been shaken too much, he only became more observant. Now he saw some patterns, that were repeating from day to day, until he couldn't ignore it any longer.
Chapter: 1/???
"Am I the only one here, who considers this to be an overkill on Lord Megatron's part?" Arachnid said, moving forward, as her partners stayed behind. "I mean, dispatching two of his most proficient warriors to track down one unconfirmed energon spike."
"Megatron knows me and Dreadwing here will get the job done." Breakdown gestured at himself and his winged companion, who to this moment stayed quiet.
"Actually, I was referring to Dreadwing and myself." The sardonic smile appeared on the helicopter's face.
Orange-faced bot's fist clenched, as he angrily took a few steps towards a bold fembot. They never were on the good terms. Warrior found her intriguing, yet soon enough understood that she was just a crazy, rude killer with no morals or respect for authorities. Spider-looking con, on her part, never saw her comrade as anything worthy of her attention.
"Breakdown" A hoarse voice of a Seeker called out. "Remain on task. This must be a unified effort."
"Indeed, Breakdown. I know, we've never seen eyes to eye." Arachnid continued, not even trying to hide her smug expression. "But it doesn't mean we can't patch things up." She winked.
Now that was the last straw. With an fuming "that's it", Breakdown fiercely charged to attack, completely ignoring Dreadwing's objections. Yet the battle didn't last long, for Arachnid quickly transformed and blinded an attacker with her web. Yet fembot hadn't much time to celebrate, as a Seeker pulled out his riffle and started blasting helicopter. Being as shifty as she is, former second in command managed to dodge the blast, but was unable to web her opponent on the first try. For a few moments luck was on fembot's side, as she finally trapped Dreadwing, tying him to a nearby tree. But the last shot caused her to collapse, losing one of her spider legs. Breakdown, all this time trying to get rid of the web on his face, finally tore down his blindfold and resumed the chase. Blue boy's cannon fired, as Arachnid jumped from the spruce tree to another. Eventually helicopter fled further into the forest. One-eyed warrior wanted to run right after.
"Breakdown! Don't be a fool! Free me!" Seeker yelled, still not able to free himself.
Breakdown stopped for a few seconds and fired a couple of shots where commander's arm would be, thinning the web. He didn't stay any longer, as he decided to get the job done. Blue bot ran after the fleeing figure of the traitorous Decepticon, jumping through some fallen trees and rocks, and got to a pool of a bright blue energon. Suddenly, helicopter's shadow appeared once more, proceeding further to the bushes and leaving a trail of Cybertronian blood behind. Eventually, one eyed bot caught up with Arachnid at a small pile of stones, that weakened fembot seemingly had no strength to jump over.
Laughing, Breakdown said. "Easy prey.", swinging his hummer for a final blow. Yet no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't lower his weapon. It was too late, when a hunter realized that he was cleverly outsmarted by this cunning decepticon. She led him to a trap, pretending to be weak, only to trap his hand in a web. Arachid smiled, as she saw how defenceless Breakdown was. She lifted one of her spider legs and slowly, as if enjoying her victim's useless attempts to get out, sliced blue bot's chest, revealing a spark chamber. Orange faced decepticon fired his cannon, while being in immense amount of pain. The scar, that looked like a terrific lightning, was grand and deep enough to damage the important wires.
Arachnid prepared for the finishing blow, when suddenly, out of nowhere, she first heard a loud steps and then saw an energon blast, almost loosing another leg. Deciding this fight wasn't worth it, she transformed into a helicopter and fled the scene, while a red shots followed her.
Breakdown was flabbergasted by this save, looking shocked at Dreadwing. Admitting defeat, seeker stopped blasting at a long gone Arachnid.
"You won't chase her?" Bleeding bot asked.
"You won't thank me?" Winged con responded sarcastically. His face was gloomy, as he destroyed the string that kept Breakdown's hand.
Wounded decepticon fell on his knees, as the pain consumed him. Second in command placed a hand under his comrade's armpit.
"Thank you, sir..." Breakdown mustered, trying to get up on his feet. He honestly never expected for any decepticon to save him (well, minus Knock Out), especially this newcomer. But the more one eyed bot watched his comrade's actions, the more fascinated he became with the nobility of an explosive expert. Something felt really wrong about it, since the fraction, they both belonged to, has long forgotten about justice and kindness, even to each other. First seeker lieutenant's actions drastically contradicted Megatron's, and this revelation sparked something strange in Breakdown's mind.
"Soundwave, we require a ground bridge immediately on my current location."
The mere seconds later a circular green portal appeared, illuminating surroundings. Dreadwing supported his subordinate the way so he could carry most of the weight himself. After entering this ground bridge, they immediately showed up on the board of the Nemesis. A few Vehicons were passing by this corridor and were very distressed, seeing their superior with his spark almost falling out if his chest.
"Is Knock Out at the medical bay?" Seeker asked the soldiers loudly.
"Yes, sir."
Dreadwing nodded and continued through the spaceship, towards doctor's office. Breakdown followed, yet he felt how his powers faded away, as his energon was leaking out. The sight from his remained eye was starting to blurr. However wounded decepticon's curiosity didn't let him to pass out.
"Sir, may I ask you a question?"
"I suppose you can, yet I would strongly advise you to save your strength."
"Why didn't you complete the mission?"
Dreadwing was dumbfounded by his subordinate's question. "Because decepticons care for their comrades."
"Not on Nemesis." One eyed con said gloomy.
"Why do you think that? Don't you trust our cause? Lord Megatron?"
Breakdown thought if he could trust his savior, but decided to ask anyway. Something in Seeker felt safe enough to speak freely.
"But do you think Lord Megatron himself believes in our cause?"
The unharmed con's face looked shocked "Of course he does."
"He's still so loyal. But does our Lord reciprocate?" Breakdown thought soberly, while both cons proceeded to make their way further into the dark corridors of the spaceship. The silence remained unbroken, partially due to orange faced bot's weakness.
Soon enough they were right before med bay's door. It opened by themselves, showing a view into the room. There were two large metal hospital beds with a table, displacing a bunch of instruments: cross clamps, laser scalpel, durabilium drill, soldering iron, blowtorch and others. Dark blue screens, showcasing some red text on them, situated to the sides of the beds. On these screens was important information, such as normalized amount of energon, that supposed to flow in Cybertronian body, spark and T-Cog conditions, pictures of servos and optics ect.
The doctor with a glorious red finish stood before his instruments and cleaned them up. He muttered some lyrics from a random human song. Once he'd heard the door opened, KO put the stuff he hold and turned around.
"Good day, bo— WHAT THE SCRAP?!" Doctor yelled, once he set his optics on Breakdown, who was almost carried at this point. Red finished con turned to Dreadwing and, without any other words, ordered. "Lay him down on the hospital bed."
Dreadwing obliged, and Knock Out immediately began his examination. He took blowtorch and another tool neither of other cons knew about.
"Dreadwing, quickly bring me energon to transfuse." Concerned Doctor put a strange black metal tube, vagely resembling Soundwave's tentacles, in Breakdown's hand. The other end of this dropper was round, meant to suck the Cybertronian's life force out of containers. After Seeker lieutenant helplessly started to look around, searching for the blocks needed for operation, red con said, hurrying his new unwanted assistant. "To the right of this room. Don't stand around. I'll put him in stasis while you're at it."
When winged decepticon left the room for the energon supplies, KO started his work with blowtorch, slowly fix his sleeping companion's cables, thus stopping the bleeding. Amount of energon was critically low, and defenceless spark was blinking dimmer with each second. Usually Knock Out wasn't very serious. He liked to buff his own finish or go street racing, completely ditching his responsibilities of a decepticon. But once someone got really hurt European model was barely recognizable. His demeanor changed, and he became very focused on getting his patients better. Especially when the damaged comrade turned out to be as close to him as Breakdown. When his part time assistant was wounded too much, doctor concentrated as much as he could and did his best.
By the time Dreadwing reappeared with a special energon, cables, in which this bright blue substance flowed were patched up enough to stop the bleeding.
"Here, Knock Out. I brou—"
"Good. Now be a lamb, come here and hold this cube straight." KO didn't even let his superior finish the sentence.
The latter's pride was hurt, but the complete confusion of the idioma used was much stronger. What is a lamb? And how to be it? It's probably some human phrase he picked up from some where. But there was no time to waste, so Seeker obliged again. Once winged bot did what he was told to do, doctor attached the metal tube to the block, pressed a button and transfusion began. The light blue stripes flashed, as the live source filled the con in stasis.
KO, after making sure everything goes as planned, went out of med bay, only to return with the piece of metal to repair his comrade.
"Oh, you dummy. We'll have so much buffing to do." Knock Out said sweetly to Breakdown. After measuring scar, doctor turned his hand into rotating saw and cut to the size. Then he started soldering and murmuring some compliments and loving words, completely forgetting about Dreadwing's existance. The latter was a little bit uncomfortable. On the Nemesis these kind of close relationships were very rare and weren't usually put on display, so witnessing this was awkward. Yet Seeker had no where to go until all energon was in Breakdown.
"Is my presence still necessary?" Winged decepticon asked, when the cube was empty.
"Oh, not really, commander. Just may I ask how did Breakdown manage to get himself scratched like that?"
"I would also want to know that." The door suddenly opened as the rough voice filled the room. The grand Lord of Decepticons entered the room, his red eyes shining.
"Lord Megatron." Dreadwing said. "Arachnid escaped."
"I am utterly amazed by your unability to kill Arachnid and by getting your subordinate nearly lose his spark." Megatron raised his voice. "How is it, that the con who's near becoming my second in command can't get rid of the target?"
Winged Cybertronian bowed his head in shame, not uttering a word in his own defence. Silver Decepticon wasn't waiting an answer, and was preparing a punishment, when suddenly unexpected happened. Soundwave send a message to Megatron, which made him walk away, not saying anything more. Dreadwing followed him.
Knock Out's confusion didn't disappear, and only more questions sprang up in his head. What happened to Breakdown, and what's Arachnid's role in all of that? The only way to get answers was to wake up the patient from stasis, yet doctor decided to give blue bot some time to heal. Red finished con started cleaning up the room, removing tube and block and washing the energon from the floor and his hands. After, he took his beloved buffer and began to polishing his partner's chest, gently waking him up from stasis.
"Who's that pretty bot?" These were the first words that left Breakdown's mouth, once he opened his eye.
"Not just pretty, but handsome, don't you think?" KO responded cheeky.
"I would say you're the best looking con I've ever met."
Doctor chuckled, patting his partner's chestplate. It already looked decent, giving the small amount of time. Blue bot took his red finished comrade hand in his own, lovingly stroking other's servo with his finger.
"Dear, will you consider me worthy enough of knowing about your accident?" Knock Out pointed with his buffer at the still pretty visible scar.
"Well, Commander Dreadwing and I were assigned to get rid of Arachnid for her traitorous behavior. I might have been too aggressive, so she caught me in a trap. Commander saved me, before she could tear me apart."
KO's face froze for a moment. He quickly came back to the his usual charming self, yet damaged bot could see his partner's fleeting fear. Fear of punishment, death, or maybe a torture. Blue bot understood the reason, since his doctor used to scheme with now missing Starscream, who was known for his traitorous behavior. However some unexpected thought appeared in Breakdown's head, that felt terribly shameful, yet very enlightening. His mind went back to the most strange day, when his nemisis, Bulkhead, saved his spark. That time Autobots were somewhat successful, but a lot of time they weren't. Do they get punished with beatings? Well, at least Bulkhead didn't seem like it. Were they mocked for their failures by comrades? No, their team didn't belittle each other, did it? The shame rose in blue bot as he started to see the flaws in a fraction he belonged to.
"Hey, sweet rims, may I ask you something personal?" Orange faced con looked his friend right in the optics, preparing to bring the topic that was bothering him.
"Of course."
"Do you think we're on the right side?"
"What?"
"On the right side of war." Yellow eyed bot clarified. "I mean, is there anything left from a cause we started with? Do we still fight for freedom?"
Knock Out's optics widened, quite dumbfounded by the question.
"Breakdown, I... What makes you question Lord Megatron?"
"Do you remember when I was kidnapped by the MECH? Starscream had to disobey Megatron's orders to come for me. Then all those vehicons we sent only for them to die. And.."
"Darling, shush!" Doctor interrupted. His posture change to more stiff one, as he took his hand out of his patient's. "We shouldn't discuss it where Soundwave can hear us."
"And freedom of speech we fought for.." Breakdown frowned, finishing his sentence despite his friend's warnings.
"I don't know. I didn't join because of Lord's ideas."
"Then why?"
"I wanted to survive." The simplicity of the answer spoke volumes. "There was no escape from deceptions' power; they were everywhere. If I wanted to keep my finish this great, I needed to join."
Red finished bot took away his servo, putting the buffer to work again. One eyed bot was saddened. The cons continued to chat about everything and anything, but Breakdown's thoughts refused to depart from the initial subject. Now more than ever he started to question his master's intentions, and part of him began to realize how corrupted their cause became. But this part was still rather small, and after a few hours spent with Knock Out, Breakdown heard some strange unrest behind the door of med bay.
Operation: Redemption
Rating: General audience
Archive Warning: Graphic depictions of violence
Category: Gen
Fandom: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers Prime
Relationships: Breakdown/Knock Out, KOBD
Characters: Breakdown, Knock Out, Arachnid, Dreadwing, Megatron, Soundwave
Additional tags:
Romance isn't the center of the story, long fic, other tags and characters will be added as they appear, AU, Breakdown survives, Autobot Breakdown, implied KOBD, minor character death in future, past, light descriptions of scars/gore
Word count: 2562
Summary:
Breakdown wasn't the most observant bot, yet his loyalty knew no bounds. Despite a lot of questionable decisions made by his liege, big Decepticon never doubted Megatron's view. Honestly Lord of the decepticons hasn't hesitated to use this trust to his own advantage ever, but even the most oblivious person in the whole galaxy would someday understand this. Breakdown started to have some suspicions after he was saved by his old rival, Bulkhead, while his boss left him in the mercy of the vermins. Starscream's words didn't help, planting doubts in big blue bot. But Breakdown's trust hasn't been shaken too much, he only became more observant. Now he saw some patterns, that were repeating from day to day, until he couldn't ignore it any longer.
Chapter: 1/???
"Am I the only one here, who considers this to be an overkill on Lord Megatron's part?" Arachnid said, moving forward, as her partners stayed behind. "I mean, dispatching two of his most proficient warriors to track down one unconfirmed energon spike."
"Megatron knows me and Dreadwing here will get the job done." Breakdown gestured at himself and his winged companion, who to this moment stayed quiet.
"Actually, I was referring to Dreadwing and myself." The sardonic smile appeared on the helicopter's face.
Orange-faced bot's fist clenched, as he angrily took a few steps towards a bold fembot. They never were on the good terms. Warrior found her intriguing, yet soon enough understood that she was just a crazy, rude killer with no morals or respect for authorities. Spider-looking con, on her part, never saw her comrade as anything worthy of her attention.
"Breakdown" A hoarse voice of a Seeker called out. "Remain on task. This must be a unified effort."
"Indeed, Breakdown. I know, we've never seen eyes to eye." Arachnid continued, not even trying to hide her smug expression. "But it doesn't mean we can't patch things up." She winked.
Now that was the last straw. With an fuming "that's it", Breakdown fiercely charged to attack, completely ignoring Dreadwing's objections. Yet the battle didn't last long, for Arachnid quickly transformed and blinded an attacker with her web. Yet fembot hadn't much time to celebrate, as a Seeker pulled out his riffle and started blasting helicopter. Being as shifty as she is, former second in command managed to dodge the blast, but was unable to web her opponent on the first try. For a few moments luck was on fembot's side, as she finally trapped Dreadwing, tying him to a nearby tree. But the last shot caused her to collapse, losing one of her spider legs. Breakdown, all this time trying to get rid of the web on his face, finally tore down his blindfold and resumed the chase. Blue boy's cannon fired, as Arachnid jumped from the spruce tree to another. Eventually helicopter fled further into the forest. One-eyed warrior wanted to run right after.
"Breakdown! Don't be a fool! Free me!" Seeker yelled, still not able to free himself.
Breakdown stopped for a few seconds and fired a couple of shots where commander's arm would be, thinning the web. He didn't stay any longer, as he decided to get the job done. Blue bot ran after the fleeing figure of the traitorous Decepticon, jumping through some fallen trees and rocks, and got to a pool of a bright blue energon. Suddenly, helicopter's shadow appeared once more, proceeding further to the bushes and leaving a trail of Cybertronian blood behind. Eventually, one eyed bot caught up with Arachnid at a small pile of stones, that weakened fembot seemingly had no strength to jump over.
Laughing, Breakdown said. "Easy prey.", swinging his hummer for a final blow. Yet no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't lower his weapon. It was too late, when a hunter realized that he was cleverly outsmarted by this cunning decepticon. She led him to a trap, pretending to be weak, only to trap his hand in a web. Arachid smiled, as she saw how defenceless Breakdown was. She lifted one of her spider legs and slowly, as if enjoying her victim's useless attempts to get out, sliced blue bot's chest, revealing a spark chamber. Orange faced decepticon fired his cannon, while being in immense amount of pain. The scar, that looked like a terrific lightning, was grand and deep enough to damage the important wires.
Arachnid prepared for the finishing blow, when suddenly, out of nowhere, she first heard a loud steps and then saw an energon blast, almost loosing another leg. Deciding this fight wasn't worth it, she transformed into a helicopter and fled the scene, while a red shots followed her.
Breakdown was flabbergasted by this save, looking shocked at Dreadwing. Admitting defeat, seeker stopped blasting at a long gone Arachnid.
"You won't chase her?" Bleeding bot asked.
"You won't thank me?" Winged con responded sarcastically. His face was gloomy, as he destroyed the string that kept Breakdown's hand.
Wounded decepticon fell on his knees, as the pain consumed him. Second in command placed a hand under his comrade's armpit.
"Thank you, sir..." Breakdown mustered, trying to get up on his feet. He honestly never expected for any decepticon to save him (well, minus Knock Out), especially this newcomer. But the more one eyed bot watched his comrade's actions, the more fascinated he became with the nobility of an explosive expert. Something felt really wrong about it, since the fraction, they both belonged to, has long forgotten about justice and kindness, even to each other. First seeker lieutenant's actions drastically contradicted Megatron's, and this revelation sparked something strange in Breakdown's mind.
"Soundwave, we require a ground bridge immediately on my current location."
The mere seconds later a circular green portal appeared, illuminating surroundings. Dreadwing supported his subordinate the way so he could carry most of the weight himself. After entering this ground bridge, they immediately showed up on the board of the Nemesis. A few Vehicons were passing by this corridor and were very distressed, seeing their superior with his spark almost falling out if his chest.
"Is Knock Out at the medical bay?" Seeker asked the soldiers loudly.
"Yes, sir."
Dreadwing nodded and continued through the spaceship, towards doctor's office. Breakdown followed, yet he felt how his powers faded away, as his energon was leaking out. The sight from his remained eye was starting to blurr. However wounded decepticon's curiosity didn't let him to pass out.
"Sir, may I ask you a question?"
"I suppose you can, yet I would strongly advise you to save your strength."
"Why didn't you complete the mission?"
Dreadwing was dumbfounded by his subordinate's question. "Because decepticons care for their comrades."
"Not on Nemesis." One eyed con said gloomy.
"Why do you think that? Don't you trust our cause? Lord Megatron?"
Breakdown thought if he could trust his savior, but decided to ask anyway. Something in Seeker felt safe enough to speak freely.
"But do you think Lord Megatron himself believes in our cause?"
The unharmed con's face looked shocked "Of course he does."
"He's still so loyal. But does our Lord reciprocate?" Breakdown thought soberly, while both cons proceeded to make their way further into the dark corridors of the spaceship. The silence remained unbroken, partially due to orange faced bot's weakness.
Soon enough they were right before med bay's door. It opened by themselves, showing a view into the room. There were two large metal hospital beds with a table, displacing a bunch of instruments: cross clamps, laser scalpel, durabilium drill, soldering iron, blowtorch and others. Dark blue screens, showcasing some red text on them, situated to the sides of the beds. On these screens was important information, such as normalized amount of energon, that supposed to flow in Cybertronian body, spark and T-Cog conditions, pictures of servos and optics ect.
The doctor with a glorious red finish stood before his instruments and cleaned them up. He muttered some lyrics from a random human song. Once he'd heard the door opened, KO put the stuff he hold and turned around.
"Good day, bo— WHAT THE SCRAP?!" Doctor yelled, once he set his optics on Breakdown, who was almost carried at this point. Red finished con turned to Dreadwing and, without any other words, ordered. "Lay him down on the hospital bed."
Dreadwing obliged, and Knock Out immediately began his examination. He took blowtorch and another tool neither of other cons knew about.
"Dreadwing, quickly bring me energon to transfuse." Concerned Doctor put a strange black metal tube, vagely resembling Soundwave's tentacles, in Breakdown's hand. The other end of this dropper was round, meant to suck the Cybertronian's life force out of containers. After Seeker lieutenant helplessly started to look around, searching for the blocks needed for operation, red con said, hurrying his new unwanted assistant. "To the right of this room. Don't stand around. I'll put him in stasis while you're at it."
When winged decepticon left the room for the energon supplies, KO started his work with blowtorch, slowly fix his sleeping companion's cables, thus stopping the bleeding. Amount of energon was critically low, and defenceless spark was blinking dimmer with each second. Usually Knock Out wasn't very serious. He liked to buff his own finish or go street racing, completely ditching his responsibilities of a decepticon. But once someone got really hurt European model was barely recognizable. His demeanor changed, and he became very focused on getting his patients better. Especially when the damaged comrade turned out to be as close to him as Breakdown. When his part time assistant was wounded too much, doctor concentrated as much as he could and did his best.
By the time Dreadwing reappeared with a special energon, cables, in which this bright blue substance flowed were patched up enough to stop the bleeding.
"Here, Knock Out. I brou—"
"Good. Now be a lamb, come here and hold this cube straight." KO didn't even let his superior finish the sentence.
The latter's pride was hurt, but the complete confusion of the idioma used was much stronger. What is a lamb? And how to be it? It's probably some human phrase he picked up from some where. But there was no time to waste, so Seeker obliged again. Once winged bot did what he was told to do, doctor attached the metal tube to the block, pressed a button and transfusion began. The light blue stripes flashed, as the live source filled the con in stasis.
KO, after making sure everything goes as planned, went out of med bay, only to return with the piece of metal to repair his comrade.
"Oh, you dummy. We'll have so much buffing to do." Knock Out said sweetly to Breakdown. After measuring scar, doctor turned his hand into rotating saw and cut to the size. Then he started soldering and murmuring some compliments and loving words, completely forgetting about Dreadwing's existance. The latter was a little bit uncomfortable. On the Nemesis these kind of close relationships were very rare and weren't usually put on display, so witnessing this was awkward. Yet Seeker had no where to go until all energon was in Breakdown.
"Is my presence still necessary?" Winged decepticon asked, when the cube was empty.
"Oh, not really, commander. Just may I ask how did Breakdown manage to get himself scratched like that?"
"I would also want to know that." The door suddenly opened as the rough voice filled the room. The grand Lord of Decepticons entered the room, his red eyes shining.
"Lord Megatron." Dreadwing said. "Arachnid escaped."
"I am utterly amazed by your unability to kill Arachnid and by getting your subordinate nearly lose his spark." Megatron raised his voice. "How is it, that the con who's near becoming my second in command can't get rid of the target?"
Winged Cybertronian bowed his head in shame, not uttering a word in his own defence. Silver Decepticon wasn't waiting an answer, and was preparing a punishment, when suddenly unexpected happened. Soundwave send a message to Megatron, which made him walk away, not saying anything more. Dreadwing followed him.
Knock Out's confusion didn't disappear, and only more questions sprang up in his head. What happened to Breakdown, and what's Arachnid's role in all of that? The only way to get answers was to wake up the patient from stasis, yet doctor decided to give blue bot some time to heal. Red finished con started cleaning up the room, removing tube and block and washing the energon from the floor and his hands. After, he took his beloved buffer and began to polishing his partner's chest, gently waking him up from stasis.
"Who's that pretty bot?" These were the first words that left Breakdown's mouth, once he opened his eye.
"Not just pretty, but handsome, don't you think?" KO responded cheeky.
"I would say you're the best looking con I've ever met."
Doctor chuckled, patting his partner's chestplate. It already looked decent, giving the small amount of time. Blue bot took his red finished comrade hand in his own, lovingly stroking other's servo with his finger.
"Dear, will you consider me worthy enough of knowing about your accident?" Knock Out pointed with his buffer at the still pretty visible scar.
"Well, Commander Dreadwing and I were assigned to get rid of Arachnid for her traitorous behavior. I might have been too aggressive, so she caught me in a trap. Commander saved me, before she could tear me apart."
KO's face froze for a moment. He quickly came back to the his usual charming self, yet damaged bot could see his partner's fleeting fear. Fear of punishment, death, or maybe a torture. Blue bot understood the reason, since his doctor used to scheme with now missing Starscream, who was known for his traitorous behavior. However some unexpected thought appeared in Breakdown's head, that felt terribly shameful, yet very enlightening. His mind went back to the most strange day, when his nemisis, Bulkhead, saved his spark. That time Autobots were somewhat successful, but a lot of time they weren't. Do they get punished with beatings? Well, at least Bulkhead didn't seem like it. Were they mocked for their failures by comrades? No, their team didn't belittle each other, did it? The shame rose in blue bot as he started to see the flaws in a fraction he belonged to.
"Hey, sweet rims, may I ask you something personal?" Orange faced con looked his friend right in the optics, preparing to bring the topic that was bothering him.
"Of course."
"Do you think we're on the right side?"
"What?"
"On the right side of war." Yellow eyed bot clarified. "I mean, is there anything left from a cause we started with? Do we still fight for freedom?"
Knock Out's optics widened, quite dumbfounded by the question.
"Breakdown, I... What makes you question Lord Megatron?"
"Do you remember when I was kidnapped by the MECH? Starscream had to disobey Megatron's orders to come for me. Then all those vehicons we sent only for them to die. And.."
"Darling, shush!" Doctor interrupted. His posture change to more stiff one, as he took his hand out of his patient's. "We shouldn't discuss it where Soundwave can hear us."
"And freedom of speech we fought for.." Breakdown frowned, finishing his sentence despite his friend's warnings.
"I don't know. I didn't join because of Lord's ideas."
"Then why?"
"I wanted to survive." The simplicity of the answer spoke volumes. "There was no escape from deceptions' power; they were everywhere. If I wanted to keep my finish this great, I needed to join."
Red finished bot took away his servo, putting the buffer to work again. One eyed bot was saddened. The cons continued to chat about everything and anything, but Breakdown's thoughts refused to depart from the initial subject. Now more than ever he started to question his master's intentions, and part of him began to realize how corrupted their cause became. But this part was still rather small, and after a few hours spent with Knock Out, Breakdown heard some strange unrest behind the door of med bay.
TFP autobots and decepticons x therian reader hcs
Autobots
Optimus: He would be so supportive and understanding, no question about it. Constant reassurance and words of affirmation from him- He'd end up giving you some long sappy speech about how our physical forms don't define who we are on the inside.
Ratchet: The grumpy mech doesn't have much of a reaction to it, seeing as he's always busy. Although, when he has time, he'll do more research on your theriotype and possibly even make some trinkets for you.
Bumblebee: He'd listen to you very carefully in order to understand, and as soon as he gets it, he's getting whatever he can to make you comfortable. You have a dragon or reptile theriotype? Instantly buying you anything scaly. Feline? He's getting you soft, furry clothes and paws. Canine? He'll get you a tail and ears. Whatever your type, he makes sure to get clothes and accessories to match.
Arcee: She doesn't completely understand, but she'll be sure to listen closely. She'll constantly ask you questions on what she can do to support you. You're her partner after all, and she wants to help you in whatever way she can.
Wheeljack: Instantly obsessed. Thinks you're the coolest thing since refined enegron, and will spend as much time with you outdoors as possible. He'll take you to a lake/river/ocean, mountains, or a forest so you can spend time in your theriotype's environment. He's almost as disappointed as you are that you're stuck as a human instead of whatever awesome theriotype you are.
Bulkhead: He's a combination of Bumblebee and Wheeljack. The sweet mech would find a way to buy you whatever you need/want, and would take you out to your preferred environment whenever he can. He just wants you to be as happy and comfortable as possible.
Smokescreen: Definitely a little confused, but he's got the spirit. He'll gladly refer to you as whatever you are! Bro will stand up to anyone that gives you scrap for it. He's sure to correct anyone that refers to you as human, as long as you're okay with it.
Decepticons
Megatron: He wasn't thrilled at the idea of having a human on board. When he finds out you're a therian, he's instantly interested. His fleshy companion is actually not what it appears to be at all? Very curious. As soon as he understands, he tells Shockwave to find a way to change you to your theriotype.
Starscream: Doesn't care that much, but he stops calling you "human" and "fleshbag". Small things like that to affirm you.
Knockout: He's a bit curious when you mention that you're a therain. When he learns more, he's actually rather sympathetic. In his spare time, he'll do your makeup and accessorize you to look more like your theriotype. Occasionally he'll even make you clothes from scratch that match you.
Breakdown: Similarly to Smokescreen, he's a lil confused, but tries his hardest anyways. He'll also take you outside the ship to go explore the wilderness when he can.
Shockwave: Being as unfeeling as he is, he doesn't particularly care. He is interested though, and seeing as you're his partner, he will work to find a way to create your therioform and move your conscience to it.
Soundwave: They're very supportive. While they can't reassure you with words, their actions speak just as loud. Since they can't go out much considering how busy they are on the ship, they'll create a den for you nearby their work area. Said den has anything and everything you want/need to be healthy and comfortable. Laserbeak also becomes very fond of you, and will spend her spare time keeping you company.
Predaking: He understands your predicament, and is rather sympathetic. If you have an avian theriotype, he'll be sure to take you out for long flights with him. He spends most of his time with you in his alt mode, seeing as you understand him better than most others on the ship.
Arachnid: 0 shits given. She has a sense of disdain for just about every species, so you not being human makes no difference to her. That being said, she might make an exception if your theriotype is some kind of arachnid. She still won't be all too fond of you, but she might just keep you around for a little bit longer. What can she say? It's almost nice to have someone who respects her and admires her webbed work as much as she does.
I was going to add Vehicons, Dreadwing, and Airachnid, but I got tired lmao
Might come back and add them later, idk*
*Edited 12/16/23, added Ariachnid
How would tfp cons react to their human female s/o got captured by Airachnid?
Sorry for typos or any kind of mistakes 😭 I lose my darn concentration while writing this long
Hope you like it! 💜
STICKY SITUATION
✦ TFP Decepticons x reader ✦
2nd person
female reader
AU where the reader has joined the Decepticons and mostly works in the lab or helps with repairing
reader is captured by Airachnid mostly because of her envy
kidnapping, possessiveness, threats, heated arguments/fight (physical)
injuries, blood, rescue, comfort
MEGATRON
Airachnid would hunt you down, wrap you in that sticky web-like substance of hers and bring you to lord Megatron with an excuse that you sabotaged a project and set the whole lab on fire while in fact it was her doing
Accusing you of unloyalty while standing before Megatron's feet, you'd scream and beg him to listen to you, claiming Airachnid is lying
Airachnid: SILENCE, YOU TRAITOROUS RODENT!
She would shout as she'd seal your mouth with the sticky substance
Your lord would observe, doubting you'd do anything like that. As he'd look into your pleading, innocent, tormented eyes, his spark would ache. Not that he expressed it. He'd rather perish than express his vulnerability for you
Then he'd look into Airachnid's eyes full of hope that he’d tear you into tiny pieces of young flesh as he’d get struck by her tiny, devilish grin
Airachnid: my lord. Your wish is my command. I can inflict indescribable pain on her if you let me. She deserves it.
Megatron: no. She does not.
Would be all he'd say before he'd walk to you and free you. You'd start desperately trying to explain yourself but he'd nonchalantly interrupt you:
Megatron: accidents happen. You shall proceed. Shockwave awaits your assistance back in the lab.
He'd give an order and wait for you to leave. Then he'd walk back to Airachnid who'd be in pure shock
Megatron: if you want to terminate her, lying to your leader would be the unwisest way to do it.
Airachnid: my liege-
Megatron: SILENCE! Do such thing again and you shall be the one torn to pieces by my own bare hands. DO YOU UNDERSTAND!?
Airachnid: yes, my liege... *as she'd reluctantly bow*
Megatron: and stay away from her. She is far more useful than you are, Airachnid.
Naughty you would stay close to the door and listen. You'd giggle to yourself as you'd hear your master play favorites
Airachnid is not oblivious though. She noticed he cares for you which she'll use against him. She would already start making new plans on how to get rid of you, lord Megatron's pet.
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STARSCREAM
He’d be in shock when he’d get a report from the vehicons that you’ve been attacked by Airachnid
He’d order his soldiers to show him where you are as he’d call for backup
When he’d find you wrapped in a cocoon upside down in a storage room, being threatened by Airachnid, he’d order her to stay down as he’d aim his rockets at her
Airachnid: oh please, Starscream. Like a couple of your cloned servants could stop me.
Starscream: you fool! Free her this instant or perish.
Airachnid: so it is true~ commander Starscream has a new pet human~
Starscream: I do not care for… a human! I am simply fulfilling my duty! We need her for the project!
Airachnid would hiss and threaten to slice your throat
Airachnid: and why would that stop me from getting rid of this infestation!
Starscream: Megatron will have your head! And so will I.
An evil smirk would grow on Screamer’s face plate as they’d charged their weapons at her. She’d reluctantly and angrily release you, making you painfully drop on the floor and yelp
Airacnid: until next time, rodent.
She’d say as she’d crawl her way out of the storage room, disappointed that her plan of getting rid of you had failed
Starscream would slice the cocoon open and free you as he’d emotionlessly tell you to get up.
You’d thank him as he’d walk you out and say:
Starscream: not a word to anyone about this, got it?
Totally into you but his dignity and ego can’t allow him to admit he fell in love with one from the species he hates the most
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KNOCKOUT
Knockout: YOU WHAT!?
Airachnid: relax, Knockout~ No one will even notice she’s gone~ and we both know everyone dislikes her-
Knockout: I DON’T- I mean- WE DON’T! Lord Megatron needs her to complete this project! She became one of the key members of the lab, I-
Airachnid: indeed. Indeed she did. She’s taking your position. Soon, lord Megatron will replace you with her.
Her cunning aft would try to manipulate him
Knockout: the only one who can be replaced on this ship is you! You’re afraid of her. Now tell me where she is before I cut you into pieces!
He’d say as he’d get his saw out and aggressively rev it at her to which she wouldn’t even flinch, bluffing
Airachnid: calm down, doctor, it isn’t a big deal. Just a little game I like playing with her. And my my~ so it is true~ doctor does have his favorite assistant after all~
Knockout would groan and go look for your. He’d turn the whole ship upside down until he’d find you somewhere well hidden with tied limbs
He’s dramatically scream and free you carefully as he’d baby talk to you
Knockout: look what that wretched femme did to you! Nt nt nt… Don’t worry, little one, I won’t let that creepy spider lady get near you ever again, no no~ Doctor’s promise~
Y/N: don’t say that ever again-
Knockout: what I thought it’s cute-
As he’d carry you back to the lab and shower you with kisses
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BREAKDOWN
She knows how much he cares for you and how easily distracted he gets which she’d cunningly use against him in battle
She’d capture you and make you hang upside down a thick tree branch the moment he’d attack her
Airachnid: are you sure you want to play this game again, Breakdown? Because we have a new contestant~
Breakdown would freeze as he’d see you desperately trying to scream with your mouth sealed
Airachnid: I think she wants to say hello to her precious boyfriend~
She’d say as she’d free your mouth and let you scream for Breakdown. But instead you’d encourage him:
Y/N: BEAT HER ASS, BREAKDOWN!!!
To which he’d frown and power up, get his hammer out and roar like an animal as he’d charge at her
You’d watch the epic boss battle and keep encouraging him until all of your blood would flow down to your head and make you feel unwell
Airachnid: hurry up, boyfriend~ You chose a very delicate being for your lover~ She will die if you don’t get her down in time~
Breakdown: YOU TALK TOO MUCH!
She tried distracting him more but instead she only made his anger grow. His helm boiled as he kept mercilessly hammering her
The moment he knocked her out and yeeted her somewhere, he rushed to get you down. He panicked a little but managed to rescue you on time
Breakdown: you’re the best life coach even when you’re dying~
He had to pull a cheesy joke
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DREADWING
She’d pull the same trick on him like on Breakdown
She’d use you as his biggest weakness - fear of losing his closest ones just like he lost his brother…
Both of you would have your limbs tied as she’d make you face each other
Airachnid: now that we have the whole scene set~
Dreadwing: Airachnid, do not be a fool. You are playing with fire. Release her this instant!
Airachnid: or what!?
She’d say as she’d give you a big, deep scratch across the back and make you yelp
Dreadwing: NO!
Airachnid: watch her suffer.
In a blink of an eye she’d stab your torso by the side with one of her eight unsettlingly long legs and make you bleed badly
Dreadwing would scream as he’d desperately try to free himself. Filled with fury, he’d manage to rip the sticky substance that was tied around his wrists
Dreadwing: YOU WILL NOT TAKE THE ONLY THING THAT I CARE FOR IN MY LIFE!
He’d jump her and obliterate her, making her run away with deadly wounds
As he’d kneel next to your wounded body, he’d free you and gently pick you up and request an immediate ground bridge.
He’d watch your fragile, almost lifeless body curling in his servos…
Dreadwing: do not fear, my love. I shall take care of you. You will not leave this world. Not while I stand…
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SOUNDWAVE
She thought she could just snatch you from the lab while you were alone and get rid of you that easily
She forgot Soundwave, that has developed strong feelings for you, is the eyes and ears of the ship
He’d cut her off in one of the hallways and have a stare down
You’d scream for help
Airachnid: silence! And stand down, Soundwave. Her playtime with big robots has officially come to an end.
He’d launch his tentacles at her and try to zap her which she’d avoid while running towards him
He would maneuver wisely and swiftly while trying to snatch you from her servos
You’d get slightly injured due to their “doll snatching” game
The moment he’d managed to get his servos on you, he’d create a ground bridge right underneath her
As she was about to fall into it, he’d grab one of her creepy legs and speak:
Soundwave: Soundwave superior. Airachnid inferior.
Before he’d let her fall into the portal and teleport somewhere, precisely above the ocean
Y/N: you… you can speak?
To which he’d just look at you and put his index finger across the lower part of his face plate, gesturing this shall stay a secret
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SHOCKWAVE
Shockwave: I find your behavior… illogical.
He’d say in his usual monotone voice, trying to calm the situation down as he’d catch her wanting to preform torturing experiments on you in the lab
Airachnid: don’t be naive, Shockwave~ You and I both know she’s nothing but an infestation on this ship!
Shockwave: that statement is illogical as well, Airachnid. She is my assistant.
Airachnid: oh curse your assistant!
Y/N: Shockwave! Please!
The moment he’d hear his secret lover plead, he’d charge his blaster at her
Shockwave: do not test me, Airachnid. You clearly are not aware of my abilities.
He’d say as he’d start slowly approaching the berth she held you captive on
Airachnid: oh no, dearest Shockwave. Clearly it is you who isn’t aware of our common enemies!
And there comes another epic boss fight. To your surprise it was quite short
Shockwave broke two of her spider legs with ease as he’d throw her around the lab
He did completely or mildly damage some of his equipment but at that point he couldn’t care less. All he cared about is your well being
Shockwave: take advantage of this situation and leave with dignity before I call reinforcements and inform Megatron of your disgraceful act.
Sometimes words can hurt more than actions. She hissed at him and crawled out of the lab
He released you and earned heartwarming gratitude from you
Shockwave: I have always found her way of perception… illogical.
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Also hear this out: When Megatron’s Garage Omega Lock is shown, the VEHICONS are the ones working on it. VEHICONS. Remember this.
Later on in Predacons Rising they’re shown as so stupid they can’t even assemble a BUILDING.
THEY HAD JUST GOTTEN DONE BUILDING THE GOSH DARNED BLASTED OMEGA LOCCKKKK !!!!!!! AN ANCIENT IMPOSSIBLE-TO-KNOW STRUCTURE !!!!!! ARE YOU TELLING ME THEY CAN’T EVEN MANAGE TO BUILD A SHED AFTER THAT???? HELLO??????????
~how are you gonna attach the cladding when the framing structures incomplete huh~ BULKHEAD THEY JUST SLAPPED TOGETHER THE VERY ANCIENT STRUCTURE THAT MADE YOUR FUTURE POSSIBLE OK???????
the Omega Lock was this big, ancient, mysterious thing that had us hyped up for episodes, and then at the very last minute Megatron just decided to whip one up in his garage?????
like GIRL WHATTT “decepticon engineering” my FOOT