[It was a very busy day on the Nemesis, Megatron was making everyone work harder than they normally did, which was already a lot. The warlord was getting more and more agitated as the search for the relics continued.]

[Over an hour Megatron has made Knock Out, Breakdown, Dreadwing, and Airachind go to different locations on earth to look for relics, taking most of the Vehicons with them. And the rest of them were at the Energon mines or repairing the ship.]

[Megatron went to the room Soundwave was usually found in working on decoding the ancient writings to discover more relic locations, only to find it empty, to Megatron's surprise.]

[He left the room and began looking for his Third In Command, now realizing that he hadn't seen him all morning and was getting concerned. Finally, after looking in every room, he stopped at the closed door of Soundwaves room. He knocked on the door, waited a few moments, then went in.]

Megatron: Soundwave, are you here? I've been looking everywhere for– [Megatron began before interrupting himself.]

[Megatron saw Soundwave in his bed with only his head visible from underneath his blanket. Lazerbeak was laying on his chest protectively, but even Megatron could tell he was worried about his master. Soundwave looked up at Megatron tiredly before coughing quietly.]

Megatron: Soundwave what's wrong, what happened to you? [Megatron asked in concern as he walked over to him.]

Soundwave: Soundwave: Is not feeling well. Requirement: Rest.. [Soundwave replied tiredly.]

Megatron: Don't worry Soundwave, I'll get Knock Out to check on you, maybe he can make you feel better. [Megatron said before leaving Soundwaves room to get Knock Out.]

* * *

[Megatron went into the communications room and called Knock Out.]

Megatron: Knock Out, I need you back at the base immediately. Soundwaves– [Megatron was interrupted before he could finish.]

::Sorry my lord, I'm a little busy at the moment.:: [Knock Out answered as blaster fire and explosions could be heard in the background.]

Megatron: Don't you ever interrupt me again! [Megatron growled.] And I don't care about what you're doing, I need you to help Soundwave get better, he isn't well. [Megatron said, sounding a bit urgent.]

::I'll come as soon as I can, but not now, my hands are-- FULL HERE!:: [Knock Out yelled the last part in terror as a blast just barely missed his helm.] ::I have to go, If I don't focus on the fight you won't have a medic to look after anyone!:: [And with that, he hung up.]

[Megatron was frustrating at hearing that, but the medic had a point, as much as he hated to admit it. Megatron needs him alive, not dead.]

[Megatron tried everyone else with the same result, he even tried asking the Vehicons, but they were all busy and couldn't help. Finally, Megatron went into the med bay to see if he could find something that could help Soundwave.]

* * *

[At some point Lazerbeak came in as Megatron was gathering some medicine, Megatron wasn't a doctor, but he knew about the common meds and patch-ups. Just then, five Vehicons came into the med bay.]

Vehicon 1: Uh... Is Knock Out back yet? [The first bot asking.]

Megatron: No, why? [Megatron replied as he looked up from what he was doing. Then he saw the Vehicons all banged up with scratches, dents, and a few small cracks, not bad enough to be fatal.] What happened? [Megatron asked, looking them over.]

Vehicon 1: Um... We had an accident, but it's too embarrassing to say. [V 1 replied sheepishly.]

Vehicon 3: Could you please fix us? [V 3 asked, looking up at Megatron.]

Megatron: What? I'm not a doctor, and I need to get this to Soundwave. [Megatron replied, still holding the medicine.]

[Then three more Vehicons showed up, also looking for medical attention. Megatron signed in exasperation before agreeing to help the best he could. He gave Lazerbeak the medicine for Soundwave and he flew off with it. Then Megatron started helping the Vehicons.]

[It took longer than expected to help the Vehicons, but he did what he could for them and they thanked him. Then another Vehicon showed up looking for Megatron.]

Vehicon 122: Lord Megatron, we need more mechs to help reorganize the storage room. [V 122 notified the warlord.]

Megatron: What about the others? [Megatron asked, sounding confused.]

Vehicon 122: A majority of us were sent out to do things. [The Vehicon replied.]

Megatron: I'll see who's available. [Megatron sighed as he left the med bay to check on Soundwave.]

* * *

[When he got to Soundwaves room and peeked in, he saw that he was asleep, with Lazerbeak resting with him.]

[Then Megatron left to find someone to help in the storage room. But everyone was too busy to help, so Megatron begrudgingly agreed to help the Vehicons for the time being.]

* * *

Vehicon 99: Put that crate over there Lord Megatron. [V 99 said as he showed Megatron where to put it.]

Megatron: Don't tell me what to do you worthless drone! [Megatron spat angrily as he put the crate down.]

[Then Megatron grabbed three crates and stacked them on an already large tower of crates.]

Vehicon 99: Uh, Lord Megatron, I wouldn't do that if I were you... [V 99 warned him nervously.]

Megatron: And why not? [Megatron growled.]

[Then without warning the crates toppled over, burying him. All the Vehicons ran over to the toppled pile of crates and worked together to move them, freeing their now downed leader.]

Vehicon 888: Lord Megatron, are you ok? [V 888 asked in concern.]

Megatron: Remind me... To never.. Do that again... [Megatron groaned as he slowly got up again.]

[The Vehicons were relieved to see that Megatron was ok, but Megatron felt embarrassed by what had happened, and it didn't help when he heard a few snickers and giggles, if he were human, his face would be red in embarrassment.]

[After Megatron finished helping the Vehicons with the crates, he left the storage room and into the Energon room to take some to Soundwave. As he left and walked down the hall, he noticed Vehicons cleaning, but the process was slow.]

[Megatron could guess why, and he was beginning to regret sending everyone on missions all at once, but he knew the Vehicons would need help cleaning, so made a mental note to do that later, along with other things.]

* * *

Megatron: Soundwave, how are you feeling? [Megatron asked as he walked into his room and noticed that he was awake and sitting up against the bed frame, with Lazerbeak snuggling in his arms.]

Soundwave: Soundwave: Is still unwell, but is ok. Question: Where has Megatron been? [Soundwave asked curiously.]

[Then Megatron told him everything that happened and what he was planning to do.]

Megatron: I also have to try and decode the locations of the relics... Great. [Megatron added in slight annoyance with a sigh.]

Soundwave: Offer: Soundwave could try to work while Megatron relaxes. [Soundwave offered.]

Megatron: No no, it's fine, I can do it, you just rest ok? [Megatron replied quickly, not wanting his Third In Command to push himself.]

[Soundwave nodded slowly.]

Soundwave: Soundwave: Wishes he could help his Master. [Soundwave said sadly.]

Megatron: It's fine Soundwave, don't worry about it, you're always helping me, you need a break, so rest. [Megatron said reassuringly, feeling bad for making Soundwave worry.]

[Soundwave nodded and finished drinking his Energon that Megatron gave him, then put the empty cube on his table and laid down again.]

[Megatron patted Soundwaves shoulder before leaving his room, then noticed Lazerbeak following him.]

Megatron: Lazerbeak? [Megatron said a bit confused.]

[Then Lazerbeak started helping him as much as he could.]

Megatron: Thank you Lazerbeak, I appreciate it. [Megatron said with a small smile.]

* * *

[After cleaning the place, Megatron helped more injured Vehicons in the med bay before cleaning, sorting, and replacing medical supplies that needed it with Lazerbeaks help. Then he helped the Vehicons repair the ship, then finally started trying to decode the ancient writing for the location of the relics, as well as monitoring communications, all while checking up on Soundwave and taking care of him whenever he could.]

[A few hours after starting to decode the writing, all of his soldiers finally returned.]

Knock Out: Sorry for the long wait mileage, the battle was more dire than usual, so it took longer. Can you believe what those Autobots did to my finish? [Knock Out complained.] Wait, why are you decoding ancient writing? [He asked now confused.]

Megatron: I'm sure you recall me telling you that Soundwave was Ill, doctor. [Megatron replied, only glancing at the red sports car before focusing on the task at hand.]

Knock Out: Ah yes, I almost forgot. Don't worry, I'll go check on him. [Knock Out said, noticing Megatron's tone was irritated and impatient. He began to leave when Megatron stopped him.]

Megatron: I almost forgot, did you get the relics? [Megatron inquired.]

Knock Out: Oh, uh... Dreadwing can tell you! [Knock Out replied hastily before leaving.]

[Megatron rolled his optics before going back to work.]

• • •

[A few days later, Soundwave was feeling better and was able to work again, much to the warlord's relief, doing his job (and everyone else's for a short time) was exhausting and difficult, Soundwave was talented and good at his job, along with everyone else.]

Megatron: It's good to have you back. [Megatron said with a smile as he passed Soundwave down the hallway.]

Soundwave: Reply: It's good to be back. [Soundwave responded happily, with Lazerbeak on his chest chirping cheerfully.]

[Things were finally back to normal, and Megatron now had a newfound respect for everyone on his team.]

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Originally Posted: December 22, 2021