Skyflare's POV
For once in my life, I'm not sure what to do next.

I glance up at Sideswipe who was staring at me with pity in his optics.

He's the one who dragged me out here in the first place! I can't trust him anymore!

I drag myself a little farther away from Sideswipe.

What am I gonna do? Bee would be furious if I radioed in to ask for help!

I cast my glance around my surroundings.

I don't even know where I am!

I made up my mind and turned on my Com link.

It crackles and goes dead.

"Scrap!" I curse under my breath.

Sideswipe must've heard my curse because he turned around and looked at me, confused.

"What are you looking at?" I hiss

He turns and starts to walk slowly in the opposite direction.

Good.

I turn on my Com once again.

Please! Someone answer!

My Com crackles and comes to life and my brother's voice comes on.

"Skyflare? Is that you?" He asks in a worried tone

"Yeah. It's me..." I say as my voice trails off.

"Thank the Primes! I thought you were scrap for sure!"

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

I think...

"Is Sideswipe with you?"

"Yes." I say through gritted teeth

"Skyflare. What's wrong?" Asks my brother

"Nothing..." I say quietly

"Skyflare! What is wrong?!" He asks again, a hint of anger creeping into his voice.

"Nothing!" I hiss

Suddenly a new voice comes on the line.

"Skyflare! Quit being stubborn with the Lieutenant and tell me what's wrong!" The voice says

Strongarm?

"Strongarm? Is that you?"

"Yes it is Skyflare. Now tell me what's wrong." She said stubbornly

I take a deep breath.

"Would you like me to tell you everything from the beginning?" I ask sarcastically

"Sure..." She replies

"Well, Sideswipe wanted to take me to get a better vehicle mode-"

"Wait! Bee let you get a vehicle mode?"

"Yes. Anyways back to what I was saying..." I mutter. "I scanned my new vehicle mode and then Sideswipe challenged me to go to a street race. We ended up in this dark alley and a stray Con attacked me. Of coarse I hadn't got any battle training, but I fought blindly anyway. The stupid piece of scrap knocked me out and then I woke up with Sideswipe staring at me. Now do you see why I'm so upset?" I finished

My brother's voice came on again.

He sighed.

"Skyflare. Strongarm and I will be to your location in a few miniutes to pick you up. Can you transform and meet us halfway?"

"Nope. Can't walk, can't transform." I reply dryly

"Okay... We'll come straight to you."

A faint voice came on in the background.

"And tell Sideswipe to turn on his Com!" The voice said

I chuckle

"Sure thing Strongarm." I reply

The Com line goes dead and I cast my glance over to Sideswipe who was sitting with his back turned to me.

"Bee says to turn on your Com!" I yell

He nods and turns it on.

"You stupid piece of scrap! Why did you drag Skyflare out there?" I voice yelled into Sideswipe's Com.

I snicker.

Nice one Strongarm!

He winces and turns his Com off.

He's gonna be stuck with one nasty patrol partner for the next few cycles!

I jolt back to reality from the noise of two sets of squealing tires.

They're here already?

Then I realize that someone's hand was extended to help me up.

I look up.

"Bumblebee! I'm so sorry..." I say through steady sobs.

He helps me up.

"It's okay Skyflare. It's Sideswipe's fault this all happened." He says, trying to soothe me as he gestures to Sideswipe who was arguing with Strongarm.

"No it isn't. I need to take some of the blame. I agreed in the first place." I mutter

My brother doesn't respond and together, we start the slow trek home.