Transformers: Survival of Defective Products

On the twenty-sixth day of the vector's coma, a small problem occurred on Earth.

At least that's what Black Widow herself initially thought.

She was recently assigned by the judicial center and the Decepticons to handle several underground mineral explorations, because her body is very suitable for mining.

Black Widow wasn't too impressed with this. When she first received the mission, she sneered and asked, "Do you think I'm a drill?"

The judicial central government responded: 【Make reasonable use of the body's advantages.】

Fortunately, the neck collar is still in place, which restricts her movement, her weapons are still under regulation, and there are a whole host of other restrictions.

-

The mission ended early that day, and she stopped on a high ground near the human city.

People come and go, vehicles drive by on the street, some people are carrying shopping bags, some are looking at their phones, and children are playing on the roadside.

Black Widow lay in the shadows, observing quietly.

This life form was small and soft, without a metal outer shell, and was even flesh wrapped around bones. She thought of her old collection and squinted through her optical glasses.

She didn't actually grab it, since that damn collar would call the police immediately, but it's not illegal to take a look, right?

"What are you looking at?" A familiar voice came from behind, but Black Widow did not turn around.

"landscape."

Arcee stood not far away, her face already darkening.

She was just on patrol as usual when she recognized the figure from a distance that she knew she couldn't mistake. To make matters worse, the figure was staring at the human.

"Stay away from them."

Black Widow finally turned her head: "Did I touch them?" "No."

"I didn't attack, did I?" "...Yes."

"Then what do you care what I'm looking at?"

Arcee glared at her, and the Black Widow slowly curled her lips into a smile: "Or do you assume I'm always up to something bad whenever you see me?"

"You know your own thoughts."

Black Widow's smile faded slightly: "Here we go again."

"I know exactly what your so-called 'observation' will ultimately turn into." Arcee's hand slowly transformed into a weapon.

"Unfortunately," Black Widow glanced deliberately at the humans in the distance, "she doesn't allow me to collect things so easily now."

Arcee instantly drew her weapon and fired first, followed closely by Black Widow with a smile. The weapon system became available as Arcee attacked.

The first impact then exploded on the hillside.

-

A few minutes later, the two machines had already shot down from the hillside onto the abandoned road next to it.

Black Widow was having a great time, while Arcee was getting increasingly frustrated.

She blocked the spider leg that swept towards her, using the momentum to back away: "Stop!"

Black Widow took a step forward: "You were the one who struck first."

"I will contact the judicial authorities and have them handle it."

Upon hearing this, Black Widow paused for a moment, barely managing to say, "Tell me about it?"

"You have strayed from the mission area due to non-missionary combat."

"But you attacked first."

"Then I'll include that in the report."

Black Widow was completely taken aback that Arcee was even prepared to report her part, leaving her momentarily at a loss for how to continue her taunts.

While Arcee took the opportunity, she transformed into a motorcycle and quickly left. Black Widow hesitated for a few seconds, then transformed into the helicopter that she later secretly scanned and flew up.

She hasn't had enough fun today.

-

After circling into the city, Arcee temporarily shook off the buzzing sound of the rotor blades behind her, stopped traveling at high speed, and slowly stopped in front of a burger shop, just like an ordinary motorcycle.

She simultaneously accessed the Autobot base communications: "Black Widow has strayed from the mission area; I just had a confrontation with her."

Optimus Prime's voice came through: "Are you hurt?" "No."

"Return to base first." "Understood."

Just as Arcee was about to leave, she suddenly felt someone touch her handlebars.

A young human was standing nearby.

When Jack came out of get off work, the first thing he saw was this motorcycle. It was beautiful, with clean and smooth lines, and it stood out quite a bit in that spot.

He circled around but didn't see the car owner. After holding back for a while, he finally couldn't resist reaching out and touching it: "That's cool."

Arcee didn't speak. Jack glanced around and cautiously sat down.

Arcee: ...Are all humans this outgoing?

Just as she was about to figure out a way to get the people off the building, she heard a familiar rotor sound not far away. In the rearview mirror, the helicopter swept over the building, and Arcee tensed up instantly.

Jack was still examining the dial: "This design is really—"

"pay close attention!"

Jack froze instantly, exclaiming, "What?!"

Immediately afterwards, the cool motorcycle started up on its own.

"Wait! Wait a minute—!!!"

Arcee has already sped onto the highway.

-

Jack understood several things at the fastest speed of his life.

First, this motorcycle can talk.

Second, it will turn on by itself.

Third, the helicopter in the sky was clearly chasing them.

Finally, why did the helicopter fire on the town's highway?!

boom!

An energy blast grazed the guardrail ahead, nearly sending Jack tumbling off his motorcycle in fright: "It's firing!!"

"I know."

"Why are helicopters firing cannons!?" "It's complicated to explain."

Another shot grazed the road, and Arcee suddenly swerved to the side to switch lanes, which Jack quickly grabbed tightly.

"Ugh! At least explain yourself before I die!"

Black Widow heard it too, and her voice, tinged with laughter, came down from above: "Don't be nervous, little one."

Jack looked up abruptly: "She can talk?!"

I won't hurt you today.

"Then why did you fire the cannon?!"

Black Widow was in a good mood and said frankly, "Just trying to scare you."

Jack: "???"

Meanwhile, Black Widow's collar continued to flash warnings.

[Departure from permitted area; non-mission weapon use detected exceeding permitted duration. Warning! Warning!]

Black Widow was annoyed and wanted to turn off the sound, but she found that the vector had obviously anticipated this situation, and even the sound was fixed.

Soon, another set of engine sounds approached, and several dark-colored vehicles quickly drew near.

Jack was already somewhat numb to it: "Who are these people?"

Arcee glanced at it: "Decepticons."

Jack: "Doesn't sound like a good guy!"

Several vehicles launched their cannons, not at Arcee, but at Black Widow in the air: "Black Widow, cease pursuit immediately."

Black Widow gave it a cold glance and fired a few energy blasts at it: "Get lost."

Several vehicles quickly swerved to avoid them, while a warning was issued again: "You have violated the movement restrictions. Return to the permitted area immediately."

Black Widow ignored them and continued chasing Arcee and Jack, forcing several Decepticon ground vehicles to follow.

Jack felt his worldview swaying wildly: "Aren't they in cahoots?"

Arcee: "It used to be."

"And now?" "It's complicated."

Jack didn't want to hear that explanation anymore.

-

Bumblebee quickly arrived from the other side, the yellow sports car nimbly cutting into the road and shielding Arcee from a glancing attack.

Black Widow clicked her tongue, and several Decepticons behind her kept demanding that she stop, making the situation so chaotic that Jack's vision was blurred.

Arcee seized the opportunity and rushed off the overpass. Jack felt dizzy and disoriented. When he finally dared to open his eyes, he found himself in a more open area.

A boy holding a remote control was staring at him in a daze, his mouth agape.

-

Raphael heard a loud screech of brakes, the hum of cars, and the rotors of a helicopter. As soon as he looked up, he saw a cool motorcycle, a stylish sports car, several unfamiliar dark purple vehicles, and a circling helicopter.

He was completely stunned, then watched as the cool sports car made a series of "kukukaka" sounds, transforming into a giant, robot-like metal object that then accidentally crushed his toy car.

Raphael: "..."

He lost his grip on the remote controls and they fell to the ground.

Arcee transformed and stood in front of Jack. Jack got up from the ground, still in a state where his soul hadn't caught up with his body.

Black Widow also transformed and landed, her spider legs supporting her on the ground.

Raphael looked up, then realized the angle wasn't right, so he looked up again.

What are all these things?! The two children look like they've completely lost their minds.

Arcee shielded the two children: "Alright, have you made enough of a scene?"

Black Widow shrugged: "Don't worry, they're still alive."

Jack was finally able to shout, "But you were shooting at us the whole time!"

"Missed."

Arcee interrupted their conversation: "You'd better go back properly."

Black Widow was about to continue her sarcastic remarks when she heard a warning from her collar: [Violation record uploaded.]

Her face finally turned sour, and the Decepticon soldiers quickly said, "Mission requires us to return."

Black Widow snorted coldly, and before leaving, she glared at Jack and Raphael: "Interesting humans."

Arcee nearly raised her gun again: "Don't even think about it."

After the machines returned, only two Autobots and two bewildered children remained at the scene.

Jack looked at Arcee, while Raphael stared at Bumblebee.

Jack: "So... what's going on? Who are you people?"

Arcee sighed and offered a weak explanation: "Cybertronians."

Jack: "Uh, aliens?"

Bumblebee: "That's one way to understand it."

Raphael finally blinked slowly, barely managing to catch up with reality.

Arcee didn't intend to explain any further: "Don't tell anyone about what happened today."

Jack nodded vigorously; all he wanted was to go home!

Raphael slowly nodded, watching the giant yellow metal alien apologize to him for the car.

Arcee left the two with emergency contact information and then left with Bumblebee.

Raphael picked up the remote control, still somewhat dazed. Jack staggered home, trying to forget what had just happened.