[Robots and Magic] Between Claws

12. 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵

When Glowstrike got back up with the supportive help of Saberhorn, the duo's attention was swiftly captured by the sight of Knock Out and Rarity who were running towards them, "Coming for a rematch?" the Insecticon pirate raised a daring inquiry with a playful tone, unsheathing his gleaming swords once more.

During their intense clash, Filch remained on the ground motionless. As Twilight approached closer to look at her, the crow snapped her optics open. Before the girl could even react, the Decepticon bird forcefully slammed her down onto the earth with her sharp talons.

"Get your claws off my friend!" Strongarm yelled, firing her weapon at the Crowcon who deflected the beams using her wing. In the middle of the whole chaos, the distant sounds of the clashing weapons caught Filch's attention. The instant her optics landed on them, she saw Rarity skilfully summoning a glistening crystal shield to protect herself from Glowstrike's attacks.

With a swift movement, accompanied by the haunting sound of massive wings, the enormous bird swooped towards the element of generosity and with a precise strike, snatched the tires on her back, "Shiny!" she cawed loudly and effortlessly hoisted her into the vast sky.

The fashionista gasped in shock, her heart racing as she screamed, "AH-! LET ME GO!" the unexpected turn of events left her trembling with fear as she dangled helplessly in the bird's grasp.

"RARITY!" the trio of companions shouted out in alarm. Just when Twilight was about to transform into her jet mode, unexpectedly, Saberhorn intervened, delivering a forceful kick that sent her crashing down to the ground. Strongarm rushed to assist her fallen friend without hesitation.

Glowstrike looked at her comrade, "Let us go while they are distracted, grab as much as you can carry." she directed and began gathering the found parts in her hold.

"What about Filch and that Buffaloid we were in negotiation with?" he asked with a raised optical ridge.

"She can handle herself and I won't be even surprised if that rust-brained buffoon got captured already. Now, hurry up!" she ordered impatiently while grabbing more of the materials they had found earlier.

Saberhorn merely rolled his optics in response, "Always in such rush."

Knock Out, witnessing the dramatic events unfold, frantically shouted, "Put her down!" he threw his Energon prod at the massive flying Decepticon, however, his attempt to stop the crow was in vain as she deftly evaded his weapon and soared away into the sky, causing a cry of horror to escape the girl's dermas as Filch lifted her higher and higher.

"AAAAAAAAAHHHH!" Rarity yelled while the Crowcon was flying into the far distance.

"NO!" Knock Out's desperate cry resounded in return as he watched helplessly.

While helping Twilight, Strongarm's attention was drawn towards the retreating Insecticons that veered off in the opposite direction, "They are getting away!" she exclaimed with a sense of urgency.

"So is she!" the element of magic pointed out with a concerned gaze, indicating the fleeing figure that held her friend hostage.

"Leave them, we have to save her!" Knock Out transformed and drove after the crow. Spike quickly attached himself to Twilight's arm. The two femmes converted into their vehicle forms and followed the medic right away.

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"Uuugghhhh... this is sooo boring..." Scootaloo let out a dramatic sigh, her feet swinging idly over the edge of the Jackhammer's rooftop, "I wanna do something already!"