The reaction was almost instant- the shifting of gears, followed by some rather colorful cursing in a number of languages, Cybertronian among them, followed again by the shifting of gears as the motorcycle zipped out of the open gate... and smack into Jolt's bumper.

"Road's closed," the Volt hissed, powering forward.

There was a strangled cry of "Autobot!" from the motorcycle as Jolt corralled it back inside. The Decepticon transformed, flailing back for fear of getting completely mowed over. It was all limbs- spindly and jagged, with two pairs of red-glowing optics trained on the Autobot. "Fool," it spat, taking a couple steps back.

And the bulldozer on the far side of the site began to rumble to life.