Smokescreen regretted even deciding to help Whiplash with his Decepticon Defection Protection Program, especially now. The mech who was switching sides was the soon to be former Head of Decepticon Special Operations. He was believed to be responsible for the deaths of at least 140 mech's and femmes. And Smokescreen was trying not to panic. Panicking would not be a very wise move at the present time because the said 'Con was sitting right in front of him and Whiplash.

Whiplash was acting calm and like the fact that a killer was sitting in front of him didn't bother him. The 'Con was also acting rather calm, as if he didn't know that Whiplash could kill him very easily. The 'Con finally moved forward and said, "Well, Autobot? Are you going to ask me anything?"

Whiplash's optics flashed as he leaned forward, "There are a lot of things I could ask you, Bloodhound. But I can think of only one thing at this moment that is important. Why? Why switch sides?"

Bloodhound tilted his dark green helm, those blood red optics shining slightly, "I have my reasons. My personal issues are not really your problem, Autobot."

Smokescreen had listened to this exchange carefully and he instantly noticed the look in Bloodhound's optics after he finished talking. It was a look that only those that have been abused have. Smokescreen could almost guess what exactly had happened to him. Some physical abuse, but it looked mainly like he had suffered from sexual violations. Smokescreen spoke, "You were abused by another Decepticon."

Bloodhound's optics bounced to him and he hissed, "How do you know that?"

Smokescreen responded, "Your actions, your optics, I'm a phycologist. I know the signs."

Whiplash's optics darkened, "Who hurt you?"

Bloodhound hesitated before responding, "Turmoil."

Smokescreen leaned towards the 'Con, suddenly feeling sorry for him. Bloodhound shook a little as he said, "Alright, you know now. Now can you help me?"

Whiplash nodded his helm and said, "We're going to have to have you "Killed" during a battle. That will get you out of the 'Cons. Everything else is up to you. I know that you are a talented enough Special Ops Agent that you will be able to hide among our ranks rather easily. You will have to come up with a completely different persona and we're going to have to have a medic remodel you."

Bloodhound said, "I'm a Shifter. Will that help?"

Whiplash laughed, "Of course."

Smokescreen said, "You're going to have to have therapy with me. All the former 'Con's do."

Bloodhound gave a sigh, "Very well."

Whiplash said, "You're also going to have to change your designation. Do you have any ideas?"

Bloodhound nodded, "I do."

He continued, "Call me Hound."