Perhaps it's a story about friendship. The tailgate could be a meeting place or a symbol of a group of friends' shared experiences. For example, they might gather around the tailgate of a pickup truck for picnics or just to hang out and talk. It could also be about mystery. The tailgate might hold some sort of secret or be the key to solving a mystery in the story.
The 'tailgate story' could be many things. It might be a story that happened near a vehicle's tailgate. Maybe it's about a gathering or an event where people were standing around a truck's tailgate chatting, having a picnic or sharing stories. Without more context, it's hard to be specific.
I know of a 'tailgate story' that's quite interesting. A man used his truck's tailgate as a makeshift stage for his dog. His dog loved to perform tricks, so he would set up the tailgate in the park on weekends. People would gather around to watch the dog do all kinds of cute tricks. It became a regular weekend event, and the tailgate was like a little theater for the dog.
Sure. One time at a football game, a guy brought a full barbecue setup to the tailgate. But when he opened his cooler, he realized he forgot the meat. So he ran to the nearest store, came back with hot dogs, and everyone had a great laugh about it.
The main characters are, of course, Cyclonus and Tailgate. Cyclonus is often depicted as a powerful and somewhat aloof Transformer, while Tailgate is more of an endearing and inexperienced character.
The contrast between their personalities. Cyclonus is often seen as stoic and serious, while Tailgate is more naive and enthusiastic. This creates an interesting dynamic in their relationship that can be explored in fanfics.
A good plot is also important. It could involve a mystery they need to solve, like a series of disappearances in their base. They'd have to use their unique skills and abilities to figure out what's going on. Maybe there's a hidden enemy within their own ranks.