April 2011 Challenge
Title: A Bond of Convenience (Chapter 11 of ?) written for the April 2011 challenge
Verse: G1 AU
Rating: PG
Characters: Jazz and Prowl
Warnings: none
Summary: Jazz finds a weak spot in Prowl's armor
(I do not own Transformers.)
Jazz carefully tended to his crystals. He had moved them outside once they started to grow at a steady rate. They were in containers behind the residence. They seemed to be doing well and had entered a stage of steady but rapid growth. These crystals would never grow as large as the ones in the Crystal Gardens but they should be the right size for the open area behind the residence once they had matured.
Jazz paused and thought how these delicate crystals were like his relationship with Prowl. At first, the crystals had to be treated with utmost care. Once they were established, they would grow rapidly for a time until they became strong and mature crystals. After that, they would continue to grow and become stronger with each passing vorn. So far, Jazz had done nothing beyond bringing Prowl energon and spending time close to him. Prowl would say a simple, "Hello," when Jazz entered the office and would thank Jazz for the energon. Jazz knew relationship still had to be treated carefully but it appeared that at least the relationship was established. It was time to find out if the stage of rapid growth could begin.
***
Jazz sat in Prowl's office reading a book file. He decided it was time to make his next move.
"Prowl?" Jazz asked.
Prowl looked up from his work giving Jazz his attention. Prowl's left doorwing fluttered slightly. "Yes, Jazz?"
Jazz wondered about that brief flutter and hoped it was a good sign. "Do ya like to play Swords and Shields? Ah noticed that ya have a set in the other room."
Prowl set down the data pad he had been holding. "Yes. I do like to play Swords and Shields. Are you familiar with how to play the game?"
Jazz smiled. "Yeah. My sire taught me how ta play. We didn't have a fancy set but that was okay. Ah spent joors playing with him. He used to say a good strategy game kept the processor sharp." Jazz hoped that last statement would be an enticement to Prowl. "So, want ta play a round with me?"
Prowl stared at Jazz for a few klicks as he considered this. Just as Jazz was beginning to feel a bit fidgety, Prowl stood and stepped out from behind his desk. "Yes."
Jazz sat up and had to contain his surprise. Optimus had said that Prowl enjoyed playing Swords and Shields when they were at the academy. Jazz knew that courting a mech did involve finding out what the other liked and then doing those activities together. Truthfully, Jazz did enjoy playing the game but hadn't found anyone else interested in playing since his sire died. Jazz had not expected Prowl to agree so easily. He grinned knowing he had found a weak spot in Prowl's armor.
***
They set up the board on the table in the formal dining room where they would have plenty of room and be able to sit comfortably. Jazz was a good at playing the game but Prowl was much better. The game ended quickly with Jazz defeated. Prowl stood to leave.
"Prowl, don't leave yet. How about another round?" Jazz asked.
Prowl hesitated. "I don't wish to embarrass you. You clearly know how to play the game and can play it well but you lack finer points regarding strategy."
Jazz knew he had made progress at that point. For the first time ever Prowl expressed concern for Jazz. It was just over a game but Jazz knew he would be willing to lose every game of Swords and Shields he ever played with Prowl if it meant growing closer to Prowl. However, Jazz knew that wasn't what Prowl wanted. Prowl wanted a challenge and Jazz was going to give it to him. "Prowl, Ah'm a quick study. Ah think Ah learned a few things watching ya play."
Prowl sat down again and together they reset the board. Prowl won the second game as well but it took longer. Jazz had taken note of Prowl's strategies and when Prowl attempted a similar attack in the second game, Jazz was ready for it. Jazz had to concentrate but he still took time to watch Prowl and Jazz liked what he saw.
Once the second game had ended, Jazz knew it was time to put the set away and get some recharge. They went their separate ways. Prowl retreated to his office to finish off the data file from earlier and Jazz went to his suite.
As Jazz stretched out on his berth he felt elated. During the second game he had seen how Prowl nodded when Jazz made a bold move. When Jazz successfully blocked an attack he noticed that Prowl's doorwings fluttered slightly.
Jazz thought back to his time singing before the bonding ceremony with Prowl. Jazz enjoyed it when Praxians were in the audience. He liked to see their doorwings quiver when he sang. Certain notes seemed to elicit that response. He was now seeing something very similar with Prowl. Jazz would continue to be patient. No doubt about it though, Jazz had found some common ground with Prowl. When it was time to make the next move, Prowl wouldn't know what hit him.
Verse: G1 AU
Rating: PG
Characters: Jazz and Prowl
Warnings: none
Summary: Jazz finds a weak spot in Prowl's armor
(I do not own Transformers.)
Jazz carefully tended to his crystals. He had moved them outside once they started to grow at a steady rate. They were in containers behind the residence. They seemed to be doing well and had entered a stage of steady but rapid growth. These crystals would never grow as large as the ones in the Crystal Gardens but they should be the right size for the open area behind the residence once they had matured.
Jazz paused and thought how these delicate crystals were like his relationship with Prowl. At first, the crystals had to be treated with utmost care. Once they were established, they would grow rapidly for a time until they became strong and mature crystals. After that, they would continue to grow and become stronger with each passing vorn. So far, Jazz had done nothing beyond bringing Prowl energon and spending time close to him. Prowl would say a simple, "Hello," when Jazz entered the office and would thank Jazz for the energon. Jazz knew relationship still had to be treated carefully but it appeared that at least the relationship was established. It was time to find out if the stage of rapid growth could begin.
***
Jazz sat in Prowl's office reading a book file. He decided it was time to make his next move.
"Prowl?" Jazz asked.
Prowl looked up from his work giving Jazz his attention. Prowl's left doorwing fluttered slightly. "Yes, Jazz?"
Jazz wondered about that brief flutter and hoped it was a good sign. "Do ya like to play Swords and Shields? Ah noticed that ya have a set in the other room."
Prowl set down the data pad he had been holding. "Yes. I do like to play Swords and Shields. Are you familiar with how to play the game?"
Jazz smiled. "Yeah. My sire taught me how ta play. We didn't have a fancy set but that was okay. Ah spent joors playing with him. He used to say a good strategy game kept the processor sharp." Jazz hoped that last statement would be an enticement to Prowl. "So, want ta play a round with me?"
Prowl stared at Jazz for a few klicks as he considered this. Just as Jazz was beginning to feel a bit fidgety, Prowl stood and stepped out from behind his desk. "Yes."
Jazz sat up and had to contain his surprise. Optimus had said that Prowl enjoyed playing Swords and Shields when they were at the academy. Jazz knew that courting a mech did involve finding out what the other liked and then doing those activities together. Truthfully, Jazz did enjoy playing the game but hadn't found anyone else interested in playing since his sire died. Jazz had not expected Prowl to agree so easily. He grinned knowing he had found a weak spot in Prowl's armor.
***
They set up the board on the table in the formal dining room where they would have plenty of room and be able to sit comfortably. Jazz was a good at playing the game but Prowl was much better. The game ended quickly with Jazz defeated. Prowl stood to leave.
"Prowl, don't leave yet. How about another round?" Jazz asked.
Prowl hesitated. "I don't wish to embarrass you. You clearly know how to play the game and can play it well but you lack finer points regarding strategy."
Jazz knew he had made progress at that point. For the first time ever Prowl expressed concern for Jazz. It was just over a game but Jazz knew he would be willing to lose every game of Swords and Shields he ever played with Prowl if it meant growing closer to Prowl. However, Jazz knew that wasn't what Prowl wanted. Prowl wanted a challenge and Jazz was going to give it to him. "Prowl, Ah'm a quick study. Ah think Ah learned a few things watching ya play."
Prowl sat down again and together they reset the board. Prowl won the second game as well but it took longer. Jazz had taken note of Prowl's strategies and when Prowl attempted a similar attack in the second game, Jazz was ready for it. Jazz had to concentrate but he still took time to watch Prowl and Jazz liked what he saw.
Once the second game had ended, Jazz knew it was time to put the set away and get some recharge. They went their separate ways. Prowl retreated to his office to finish off the data file from earlier and Jazz went to his suite.
As Jazz stretched out on his berth he felt elated. During the second game he had seen how Prowl nodded when Jazz made a bold move. When Jazz successfully blocked an attack he noticed that Prowl's doorwings fluttered slightly.
Jazz thought back to his time singing before the bonding ceremony with Prowl. Jazz enjoyed it when Praxians were in the audience. He liked to see their doorwings quiver when he sang. Certain notes seemed to elicit that response. He was now seeing something very similar with Prowl. Jazz would continue to be patient. No doubt about it though, Jazz had found some common ground with Prowl. When it was time to make the next move, Prowl wouldn't know what hit him.