Summery: (G1 fic) After going to Cybertron on a mission, Prowl had gotten captured by Shockwave when he just gotten there.  The Decepticon that was left on Cybertron thought to test out a new computer virus Megatron had order him to create for the Autobots on Prowl.  While the new virus start at Prowl’s systems, can Prowl escape?

“blah” – Normal human speck
blah – thinking
‘blah’ – Comm. Specking

One Of The Few
By ProwlsGirl

Chapter 2

            Prowl slowly got out of the base.  He sighed sadly and weakly.  He hated not able to work, even though both Optimus and Ratchet advise him not to until they figure out what Shockwave had done to him, and fix the problem but that wasn’t going to happen until Wheeljack and Perceptor returns from their mission.  ...Maybe a short drive will clear my thought processors... he thought as he transforms into his alt form and drove off.

- - -

            As Prowl drove, something happened.  His engine suddenly decided to give out on him, making him come to a complete stop in the middle of the highway he was driving on.  ...Primus...what just happen...?  Prowl tried to start his engine again but an odd sound was coming from it instead.  ...Primus...what is wrong with me...?  Prowl tries again but the odd sound came again.  ...This is not good...  Prowl tries to transform back into his bot form but found out he could not.  ...Scratch that...  ....This is VERY bad...  Prowl got very worried.  One he was out in the middle of no where on a highway.  Two his engine didn’t want to start.  And three he couldn’t even transform back into his real form.  Prowl thought he was going be stuck there forever until a familiar yellow VW beetle was nearing him, coming from the other direction.  ...Is that Bumblebee...?

            Once the VW got closer it stopped right next to him and Spike pecked out from the passenger side window.  “Prowl?” he started confused “What you doing out here in the middle of a highway?”

            “I’m sure it’s not looking at the view.” Bumblebee said.

            “...I have...a little problem...” Prowl spoke weakly.

            “You okay Prowl?  You don’t sound so hot.” said Spike as he got out so Bumblebee could transform.

            "...My engine is over heating...and won't start...."

            "Maybe we should help take you to see Ratchet?" suggested Bumblebee.

            "...No good...  ...I was just there..."

            "He's not there?"

            "...He was...but he doesn’t know what's wrong...  ...He wants me to wait until...Wheeljack and Perceptor returns..."

            "And you decided to get some air?"

            "...Well can't do...anything else since Optimus and Ratchet...told me I can't work until they can figure...out what Shockwave did..."

            "Yeah I guess..."  Prowl tried to start his engine again, and the same odd sound came out.

            "That doesn't sound good..." Bumblebee said.

            "...Yeah..." Prowl spoke weakly, sadly the Energon Ratchet had given him had started to run out.

            "Let's get you back to base..." Spike suggested.

            "...H-How...?" Prowl asked weakly.

            "We should call Hoist?"  Bee nodded.  Prowl's engine tried to start up again.  Spike and Bee winced at the sound.  "Maybe you should stop trying that..." started Spike.

            "Yeah... That sounds really bad..." agreed Bumblebee.

            "...I-I can't..."

            "Oh..."  At that moment a familiar sound of an 18 wheeler was coming near.

            "Sir!" Bumblebee called.  Optimus and Ratchet near and transforms.  At that moment Prowl's engine tried to start again.  Bee and Spike winced.

            Ratchet near Prowl.  "What happen Prowl?" he asked.

            "...D-Don't know...my engine just decided to...quit on me..."

            "Ahh..."  Optimus came near his second in command.  Prowl's engine tried to start again.   The new arrivals winced.

            "Prowl...." started Optimus "Maybe we should take you back to base."

            "Yes Sir..."  Optimus gently place a hand on Prowl's hood.  He had to pull it away.

            "Is something wrong Optimus?" asked Spike.

            "It's hot... Really hot..."

            Prowl's engine tried to start again.  "Primus Prowl, don't do that." said Ratchet sternly "It could cause some damage."

            "...I-I can't....help it..."

            "Let's just get him back to base..."

            "Say Prime." Bumblebee started "It might be easier to take Prowl over to Spike's place."

            "Yeah, my dad might be able to help." said Spike.  Optimus nodded.

            He then transformers and his trailer open up.  "Get Prowl into my trailer." he said.  They pushed Prowl into it.  Once Prowl was inside and Optimus' trailer door closes, "Let's go."

            “Yes Sir!"  With that everyone fallowed Optimus towards Spike's place.

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            It wasn’t until the next day when Perceptor and Wheeljack finally returned.  At Sparkplug’s shop, the two bots, Ratchet, and Optimus was there.  Perceptor was in his alt form looking over Prowl, since his alt form can take a microscopic look.  Once he was finished, Perceptor transforms back.  “This is not good.” He finally said.

            “What’s wrong?” asked Optimus.

            “It seems Shockwave gave Prowl some type of new computer virus.” Perceptor said “It’s messing up Prowl’s systems pretty badly.”

            “...C-Can you fix it...?” Prowl asked weakly.

            “It might take awhile.” said Wheeljack “This new virus is something we never came across.”

            “How long of a while?” Optimus asked.

            “We’re not really sure, sir.” said Perceptor.

            “...P-Primus...”

            Optimus gently place a hand on Prowl’s roof, way from the heat of his hood.  “Don’t give up Prowl.” he said to his second in command “I’m sure they will do their best to fix this.”

            “...I-I hope so...”