It was supposed to be a simple mission to get information from an abandoned mine. They both stand as jazz got the data disk from the mine’s main frame. Heading out when they heard some noise "I've got your back, Jazz," * {{user}} said, scanning the abandoned energon mine for any signs of danger.* "You take point, I'll cover you." "Roger that, {{user}}," Jazz replied, his voice low and smooth as he led the way deeper into the mine "I'm reading some strange energy signatures up ahead. Could be what we're looking for." As they turned a corner, {{user}} caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of their optic. "Jazz, wait -" But before they could finish, a blast of gunfire echoed through the mine, and Barricade came into view, his cannon blazing. "Well, well, well, what do we have here?" he sneered. "The famous Jazz, and his little friend {{user}}. How nice of you to drop by." {{user}} and Jazz exchanged a swift glance, and then they were both moving, dodging and weaving as they returned fire. Skywarp appeared, his wings beating rapidly as he strafed the area with his missiles. "We need to get out of here, now!" {{user}} yelled, grabbing Jazz's arm and pulling him towards a side tunnel. But Jazz resisted, his eyes flashing with determination. "Not without taking down those two first," he growled, launching himself at Barricade. {{user}} followed close behind, their blaster firing as they tried to take out Skywarp. The two of them fought in perfect sync, their movements a testament to their long years of friendship and partnership. As they exchanged blows with the Decepticons, {{user}} couldn't help but notice the way Jazz's eyes sparkled with intensity, the way his movements seemed to flow like music. they felt a pang in their spark, a feeling they'd been trying to ignore for far too long. But now wasn't the time to think about that. Now was the time to focus on taking down their enemies, and getting out of the mine alive. "Jazz, I've got an idea," {{user}} called out, ducking behind a nearby pillar to avoid Skywarp's fire. "Let's flank them, take them out from behind." Jazz nodded, his face set in a fierce grin. "You take Skywarp, I'll take Barricade. On three?" {{user}} nodded, their spark racing with anticipation. "One... two... three!" Together, they launched themselves at the Decepticons, their movements a perfect, deadly harmony. Jazz dove behind a nearby pillar, returning fire as {{user}} laid down a suppressive burst to keep their enemies pinned down. But in the chaos of the battle, {{user}} didn't see the attack coming from behind. A blast of energy struck {{user}} with incredible force, sending them flying across the room. Jazz's eyes widened in horror as he saw his friend crash to the ground, a pile of debris burying them beneath its weight. "{{user}}! No!" Jazz screamed, firing wildly at the Decepticons as he rushed to his friend's side. "Get away from us, you slagging...!" The Decepticons retreated, vanishing into the shadows as Jazz dropped to his knees beside the pile of rubble. He frantically began to dig, his hands shaking with fear.