Prompt #4 Response
Title: Crush
Warnings: crack
Rating: PG
Continuity: Tformers Prime
Characters: Knockout, Starscream, Breakdown, off screen Optimus
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers
Prompt: “You’re only in trouble if you get caught.”
Clever digits manipulated the vid screen controls, zooming in for a close-up of the polished aluminum rims.
“Oh, yeah, those are some shiny, aftermarket accessories. Mmm, I’d sure like to get my claws into them. And that extra chrome trim around the door - I need that. Beautiful, you’re just beautiful….”
“Knockout! What is going on here?” Starscream shrieked. “You’re supposed to be repairing our great leader, Megatron!” He paused, mid-rant. “Did I just see Optimus Prime on that screen?”
Knockout jerked in guilt, as Megatron’s status report took the place of the now-closed window that had been showing the Prime’s vehicle mode in all its polished glory.
“Ah, no Lord Starscream. I have been, um, searching for materials, ah, for….”
Starscream interrupted Knockout’s explanation. He had other things on his mind right now, and no time to waste with an incompetent medic. “Fine, fine, carry on. Whatever it is, just tell Soundwave and he’ll get you whatever you need.” The Decepticon Lord stalked out of the room, heels clicking in agitation.
“Phew, that was close,” Knockout grumbled, as he turned back to the controls to search for the recently closed file.
“You better be more cautious, Knockout,” Breakdown murmured into the mech’s audio.
“Gah!” Knockout jumped and powered up his trident reflexively. “Stop sneaking up on me, Breakdown! This place is creepy enough, what with Megatron’s almost-corpse in the opposite cubicle and Starscream popping up all over like a rust infection. You almost got yourself spiked.”
The large mech huffed in laughter. “Are you sure it’s me you’re thinking of spiking, huh, Knockout? Don’t let Lord Starscream know about your little obsession. I won’t say nothing, but keep it low. You’re only in trouble if you get caught.”