The Power Within - Transformers Prime (2)

Chapter Twenty-One

  "You do not understand what this means." Cleona stepped forward cautiously. "What you have created-"

  "Will only benefit me, my dear foe." The goddess of chaos laughed again. "I already have Megatron wrapped around my finger; he will not hesitate to utilize my Tox-En and millions will die, adding to my power. You cannot stop me, no one can now!"

  "You will not prevail." Cleona lifted her silver colored hands, allowing her powers to cover the chunk of Tox-En next to Valilorna, using that to expel its strength-

  I shuddered slightly, expelling the scene out of my mind. Tox-En was created by Valilorna and was deadly to Cybertronians, just as she had planned. It was so powerful that it even caused Cleona some harm when she was attacked with it.

  "Turns out highlights of the Big Apple adventure got caught on security tape," Agent Fowler said, rejoining the group. "The Pentagon needs me to run interference with the mayor. I tried to stall, but-"

  I could see that Fowler didn't want to leave when Bulkhead was still in the state he was in. I didn't know the details of the wrecker's mission, but it seemed that he and Fowler grew close over the duration.

  "Go where you are needed, Agent Fowler," Optimus said, his tone more somber than usual, and that was saying a lot. "There is nothing more you can do for Bulkhead at this time."

  Agent Fowler started towards the elevator before turning around. "Keep me posted, Prime. I mean it."

  The Prime nodded and Fowler turned once more, entering the elevator and disappearing behind the door.

  "Wheeljack's on his way." Arcee said, looking up from one computer she was on.

  Her words caused Miko to shoot to her feet. "I can't believe you're giving up on Bulkhead already!"

  Arcee raised her hands in a surrender. "All I meant was Wheeljack and Bulkhead are close. I thought he'd want to be here."

  But Miko stopped listening. "I know what you meant." She said and stormed up to the elevator.

  "Miko, where are you going?" I twisted around to watch her.

  "Home!" She snapped, getting into the elevator. "While Agent Fowler can still give me a lift."

  Arcee and I both made a move to follow her, but Optimus stepped forward, shaking his head slightly.

  "She needs time." He said and I sighed, sitting back down. Jack sighed stressfully and then moved to help Finn and Raf wrap things up.

  Tox-En.... There has to be something we can do to get it out of Bulkhead's system. That would at least eliminate the poisoning.

  Wait.

  What if I...

  I stood suddenly. "I have an idea."

  Optimus turned to me, giving me a questioning look.

  "I can get the Tox-En out of Bulkhead's system." I said. "That would allow you to help him, right Ratchet?"

  The medic thought for a moment. "It would let me stabilize his condition, yes. But how could you possibly dispose of the Tox-En already in his system?"

  I allowed the silver dust to coat my hands. "With this."

  "Amanda-" Optimus looked unsure, but I gave him a pleading look.

  "Please, Optimus? Let me try."

  He thought for a long moment before stepping aside, allowing me to pass him to gain access to the medlab. I hurried in and climb onto the cot where Bulkhead lay, moving to sit at the top of his head. Then I placed both my hands on the wrecker's head, took a deep breath, and closed my eyes to focus the best I could.