Guess who's back? Again.... *Cough* *Cough* Neglectful author *cough* *cough*

Not my fault... actually it is but... ya... you guys don't want to know all that so... Enjoy! :D

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The night was cloudy and covered in light from the moon and stars above. The house sat in the darkness in the woods without a care in the world. A lone man made his way through the woods with no light and only his instincts. He paused as he saw a small light ahead of him. It wasn't from the house. He crouched down more and simply watched as a small group of men made their way to the house. They spread out to surround it and he counted to see it was only three men. He frowned deeply and wondered how stupid they were, but remembered he was a lone person going to a house of killers. Though that was different, it was him. 

Megatron watched the other three then made his way towards the one closest to him, wondering who it was and if he could get them to cooperate. Maybe he could use them as a decoy so they could get caught by the Decepticon Justice Division instead of him. The ex-con smirked a little to himself, he was still cunning and ruthless at times. And honestly he enjoyed being awful. He thought about going back to the cons and rising to power again. No one would suspect it, and his loyal followers would flock to him.

He stopped suddenly and furrowed his brow, what was wrong with him? He shook his head and snuck up on his victim, though he stopped again when the man paused and glanced around. Megatron pounced and grabbed the man, covering his mouth and shoving him to the ground with a dark expression. He blinked a few times at the person.

"Soundwave?" He asked and the young man stared at him as he paled a little, as if he'd seen a ghost. The ex-con realized he was one to the young man.  He never told him he was still around and that hurt him a little. 

"M-M-Megatron..." the young man whispered and just stared at him for a long time as his eyes widened. He couldn't believe he was alive and never told him. Then again, perhaps he was here to kill him for betraying him. He glanced towards the house then at him again. "I have one request before you end me. T-"

"Why would I end you?" Megatron asked and furrowed his brow in confusion as he watched the young man. "I actually need your help freeing someone from the house." he said quietly and moved so he could sit up.

"Really? I'm here trying to save the little boy. Rodimus asked us to help him save his brother." He admitted and looked to the house then pointed the said cop out.

"Wait... so you don't know..." Megatron said in slight surprise as he watched the young man, he realized he missed his non-biological son more than he thought.

"Don't know what? That my dad kidnapped a little boy that has no connection with the DJD?" he smirked and looked at him.

"No... Soundwave... they have your mother... Beta." he whispered and the young man stared at him blankly before his eyes widened. His expression turned to anger and he looked at the house once more.

"I'll kill them if they've harmed her." He growled angrily and got up, the ex-con leader gripped his arm and looked at him. 

"I'll get her out... you focus on the boy." he said seriously and glanced to the other two men. "They don't know I'm here and right now I'd throw things off. Just understand I'm here and don't shoot me." He said seriously. Soundwave nodded quickly and they went their separate ways to get their targets home.

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The girl watched the scarred woman for a moment and hesitated before glancing to the doorway and then out the window. She froze as she saw something move out there. She jumped up to go tell the boys but stopped as Beta still gripped her arm. She looked to her and the woman slowly shook her head. 

"You need to leave...." Beta said again and more sternly. The young woman watched her and nodded slowly before cleaning and retying her hands up. She stepped back just as Tarn opened the door.

"Nickel we-" He stopped as he saw a bruise on her cheek and he narrowed his eyes then glanced to Beta. "What happened?" He growled.

"No-no-nothing." She said and quickly left then glanced back as the door closed. She winced as she heard him hit Beta and the woman cried out. Nickel looked down in shame and knew she should have said something. She felt awful and had to get out of here. She went to the kitchen and sighed as she quietly worked on the dishes. Vos came in and glared as he gripped her face harshly.

"Did you say anything to Tarn?" he growled and she shook her head quickly. "Good." He huffed and left the girl. "I have children to torment." he said darkly and headed to the stairs. They heard a gunshot and froze.

Tesarus looked up as Helex paused his eating. Tarn came out of Beta's room and narrowed his eyes as he glanced around. He set a finger to his lips and they quietly headed to the door. Pharma glanced to them then headed to the basement as he thought of a plan to escape, in case things went south fast. The remaining four members of the Decepticon Justice Division slipped out the back door and spread out as they snuck around the house. They didn't find anyone and spread out a little more as they searched the woods.

Nickel watched then sighed as she went to check on the others. She heard another gun shot and dropped to the floor as she listened intently. What was happening? The back door quietly opened and she looked over with a smile, but it quickly faded as she saw a man she didn't recognize. She wanted to scream but couldn't bring herself to. She just stared, frozen with fear as the man walked into the room. He paused and looked at her then crouched down.

"Are you okay?" he asked quietly and she stared at the kind man in front of her for a few minutes, surprised at him. She just nodded and he looked around. "How many children are here?" he asked.

"Children? I... I'm part of their team." she found herself saying and he looked at her then furrowed his brow.

"Then I suggest you stay down... I don't want to have to hurt you." he said and glanced to the stairs. She hesitated and carefully sat up as she bit her lip.

"Are you here for the boy?" she inquired and he nodded before she pointed to the said room. He thanked her and went upstairs to get the child. She sat there and wondered who was here to save the girls. Did they care about them? How many were here? She looked to the door, tempted to run out and away or to warn the boys.

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Elliott shook as he heard the second gun shot, he was hiding under the bed with his backpack on as he whimpered. He just wanted to go home and be with his brother and sister. He froze as he heard footsteps and the door opened. He put his hands on his mouth as tears fell down his face. He watched the mans boots enter the home, he knew it was the same man who claimed to be his daddy. Magnus was his daddy, no one else. But this man was terrifying and the scars on his face didn't help. The boy watched the shoes walk around then stop by the bed. He bit his lip as he kept his face covered with his hands. He watched as the person knelt down and he jumped as a face he didn't recognize looked at him. The man stared then smiled kindly at him.

"Hello there little one... my name is Jim." he whispered gently as the child watched him with fear in his eyes. "Are you Elliott? Your brother Rodimus and sister Strongarm are looking for you. I'm helping them and I want to get you home." he said gently as the boy watched him intently.

"You... know... Rodi?" the boy asked as his tears fell down his face. Jim nodded and pulled the cops badge out of his pocket then showed him.

"Gave me this so you would know it's safe to come with me." He said and the child gasped before crawling out. Jim knelt there and grunted as the boy hugged him tightly and buried his face in him. "It's okay Elliott... it's okay... I'm going to get you home." he muttered and carefully picked up the small child as he stood. He went towards the door and stopped as he heard someone yelling. He hesitated and looked to the window.

"I need you to hang on as tightly as you can." he whispered and the boy nodded as Jim went to the window and slowly opened it. He glanced to the ground below and sighed shakily. He glanced to the door and carefully crawled out of the window before hanging from it, and landing on the ground. He winced as he landed wrong and fell to the ground, but kept himself from hurting the boy. He grunted as he got up and glanced around before limping off into the woods with the child.

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Tesarus had gone outside with his team and glanced around the woods then glared as he felt something was off. He heard the second gun shot and whipped around to the house. He thought about the boy and ran back as fast as he could. He narrowed his eyes as he realized something was wrong. He went inside and looked for Nickel, but didn't see anyone.

"Nickel! Nickel where are you?!" he roared then heard someone upstairs. He looked to the upper level and went upstairs quickly then opened the door to the girls room. Nickel jumped and looked at him as Peregrine screamed in surprise. Miko was still asleep but stirred a little. He growled angrily and left then went to the other room. He stopped in his tracks, the window was open. He ran over and looked around as he gripped the sill. The man ran back and into the hallway then down the stairs quickly. He loaded his gun and ran out to find the boy.

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Megatron had heard the second shot and stayed in his hiding place. He had followed Tesarus back when he ran and simply waited for his chance. He watched from the window and heard the man yelling for someone. He waited for him to go upstairs then quietly entered the home. He quickly went to the room down the hallway that was near the stairs. The hallway was dimly lit, he could use it to his advantage. The ex-con heard the man run into a room upstairs and knew he had to hide. The mafia leader opened the door and slipped into the bedroom. He quickly and quietly closed the door as he heard the man go to another room above him.

"Mega... tron..." he heard a voice rasp in relief. He turned to see Beta chained to a bed, she looked tired and injured.

"Beta." He whispered and went over then gently gripped her face and kissed her softly. He looked at the bruises and narrowed his eyes, his anger started to boil like a volcano ready to erupt. He undid the chains and carefully wrapped her up in the blanket.

"I... knew... you'd come..." she whispered and held on to him weakly. He kissed her forehead and went to the door but paused as he heard the man run down the stairs. He quietly went to the window and watched the man run into the woods.

"Mega... tron... the... girls... you... need to... save them..." Beta whispered  quietly and he furrowed his brow.

"What girls?" He asked and tried to focus on an escape plan. He focused on only Beta as he looked for a clear path into the woods.

"Miko... and.. sweet... little Peri..." she whispered and looked up at him. He stopped and stared down at her. The two girls were here in this place? Optimus would be devastated if something happened to them. Should he help them and risk his mission or save Beta and get out while he could? He didn't want to care. But guilt started to find a place to settle in his heart.