I was dying to try out the moves the twins did with their swords. I had planned to 'borrow' on of their swords and try them myself. The twins didn't allow me to use it, one they think I am not strong enough to handle it, two, they're concerned I will injure myself and three, they think I don't know how to handle a sword. I was sitting on their bed, looking through a magazine about cars. Reading is how I keep myself occupied and learn about things. My photographic memory made it all possible and I stunned the twins more then once with my knowledge and things they forgot and I didn't.

The mattress dipped. "Sunstreaker and I have a patrol," he said. I nodded, "yeah, don't worry. I am reading," I said. Sideswipe embraced me before he got up. "Oh, Ratchet caught me today... he said all the tests were negative." Sideawipe nodded, "he spoke to us as well," he said and walked up to his brother. They left not too long after and I waited a couple minutes before I got up and laid down, reaching for the swords they kept underneath their bed.

I grabbed the first one I could reach and pulled it out. This was Sidesswip's sword. His name was engraved in it with golden letters and Sunstreaker's name was engraved with silver letters. I sat down and looked at it for a moment. It amazed me how agile and strong they were. I am not as strong as they are by far, but I am going to try this out tonight. I left the room and headed for the training room. I tried some moves and despite it was a little sore for my ribs, I didn't do very complicated moves. Just basics.

"Do they know?"

I looked at Mirage. "No, come here." I grabbed his wrist and pulled him in. "Okay, you take Sunny's sword," I said and handed it to him. "The twins are masters with their swords. Sword fighting isn't my specialty," he warned as he placed some files on a bench. "It's okay?" I assured and took a stand. Mirage wasn't by any mean harsh or rough. He knew I was injured and fragile even I hated to admit it.

"Aren't you supposed to take rest?" Mirage asked. "Oh come on... his won't harm me. It's just a try out. All I am doing is... trying," I said, hitting the other sword. "The twins had years of training and you expect to be just as good in one day?" He asked. "I want to be like them... but I don't think I can do this in one day," I stated. "You won't betray me, right?" I asked. He shook his head, "no, they will figure it out themselves one day?" He simply shrugged.

I did more self training over the next couple of days. Not every day, my ribs were a little sore from moving so much, but it was worth it. I learned how to do a ground block turning kick, horizontal strikes, forward struts and uppercuts. I didn't lie to the twins but they didn't ask me either what I have been doing, so they can't be mad at me for lying. This just started to be a little obsession. There aren't many things I love to do, but learning some thing new is an addiction, especially when it comes to combat.

Mirage joined me sometimes and was my imagery 'enemy' and helped me as far as he could, like he said, this is not his specialty. Apparently, the twins are the best sword fighter at the base. Mirage stepped back, "what's wrong?" I asked. "The twins are back... they just rolled into the base."

"That's not possible, they shouldn't be here for another hour," I hissed. I grabbed Sunstreaker's sword from Mirage and stuffed them underneath a cabinet. I will pick it up later today. "I have to go." I turned around and sprinted down the hallway back towards my room, halfway through, I bumped into the twins and nearly collapsed on the ground. "Thyst, don't run. We told you to take it easy," Sideswipe stated while he grabbed me and helped me find my balance. "Yeah..." I breathed, completely out of breath. "Why are you in a rush anyway," Sunstreaker asked.

It took me a few minutes to reply. "Just happy to see you," I said and flashed them a nervous smile. "Honestly? Still, no need to ran," Sunstreaker stated strictly. I gave a small nod and followed them towards their room. I felt fear rising up. Sunstreaker and Sideswipe were already annoyed with me for running but if they find out they're swords are gone, they'll murder me."

I sat down on their bed. "Lay down," Sideswipe ordered me. "Hey twins." They hummed and looked at me. "Want to watch a movie? That new thriller movie is on Netflix. The one you wanted to see in the cinema," I said. "Really?" Sideswipe grabbed the remote and turned on the TV.

That night, when they were out for a meeting, I headed back for the swords but they weren't there anymore. The twins are going to murder me. I walked over to the hanger and hopped in Mirage's alt-mode. The twins are parked here and I don't want them to listen to what I am saying to Mirage. "Do you have their swords? I swear... if this is a prank, it's not funny, Mirage".

"I don't have their swords. It's not a prank," he said. "Sunstreaker and Sideswipe are going to murder me. Where are they?" I asked. "I don't know." There fell a silence between us. "You need to tell them you lost the swords." I shook my head, "I can't tell them I lost their swords. They will find out I am secretly using them to entertain myself... no," I whispered and buried my face in my hands. "They are coming."

"You need to be honest," he muttered. "I haven't searched everywhere yet," I sulked. "Yeah, but tomorrow they want to train and their swords are gone. You need to be honest," he muttered. "Can't you help me find them? Please, Mirage. They're going to hate me."

"I warned you. I told you it was a bad idea," he said. "Please, Mirage. Please. I am begging you." He sighed, "Fine, fine... just go to them and I'll see if I can find them," he sulked. I hopped out and walked over to their holoform. "What were you doing with Mirage?" Sideswipe asked, crossing his arms. "Just talking. It's not illegal, right?" I asked. "No, it just surprised us, that's all," Sunstreaker stated and gestured to me to follow him. I had a horrible feeling, and I guess they noticed or somehow sensed my nerves. "What's going on?" Sideswipe wrapped his arm around me. "Nothing, nothing..."