This was an Idea that sprung to mind while I was sitting trying to get to sleep at 3 in the morning. I went through it and said, "sounds like an idea" and so wrote it. To be honest I find it weird so if you guys do to then don't worry, it is kinda planned. The title I have been having problems with so if it changes please bear with me.

Summary: Starscream has always confused those around him and when Soundwave learns the truth behind the untameable Seeker he begins to see things differently, both about his past and his current future. Complications arise one after another and both are put to their limits as something they were never prepared for assaults them.

Warnings: This is a slash story and will have sexual scenes between males!

Starscream had never expected the door to his lab to open so when it hissed aside he spun round, snapping up the Null Ray he had been working on and pointed it at the door. He snarled at the mech, optics narrowed.

Skywarp glared back at him, optics a blaze with anger, his wings hiked upon his back and legs spread. They glared at each other for some time before Skywarp closed his optics for a brief moment. Brief, but long enough to show his surrender. Starscream grunted and softened his expression, turning around with a grunt to his work.

As he picked up a tool to start tweaking the weapon he asked. "What do you want?"

There was silence from the purple flier and when he spoke next it was right beside Starscream's right wing.

"We are Trine."

Starscream rolled his optics at the Null Ray. "Yes we are."

"Trine mates become Bondmates." replied a level voice.

"Only 69% do."

"The majority then."

"Yes, the majority of Trines become bonded mates. Where is this going, Skywarp? I have work to do." In truth, Starscream knew what his Trine mate wanted but he did not share his desires.

"When are we going to join the majority Starscream? It has been too long." Skywarp walked around Starscream to the side of the desk where he placed two servos against the surface. His face was that of desperation and anger. "You haven't even recharged with us since landing on Earth."

"No, I haven't." Was the casual reply. "I don't see any need to."

Skywarp growled. "Why not?"

"Because it would lead to interface."

"And what is wrong with that?"

"Nothing, except... that is not how I feel about you two." Starscream carefully placed the weapon down and turned to Skywarp. "I don't want to have that kind of relationship with you."

Skywarp hissed but his optics widened in hurt. "So what are you trying to say? That you don't love us anymore?"

"I do love you, but as brothers rather then mates or lovers."

The purple Seeker pulled away from the desk to stand up straight, his face reflected that he was thinking as his narrowed optics searched Starscream's face. "You had no problems with interfacing with us before Starscream."

"That was when I was young and naive. I truly did enjoy those moments with you both but It just didn't feel right." Starscream leaned back in his chair.

Skywarp turned away from him. "So what? It's over?"

"The sexual relationship? Yes. The Trine? I would hope not as I value you both as my wing brothers."

"What about TC and me? What about what we want?" Cold optics turned to Starscream and he vented loudly.

"And what do you want?"

"A third Bondmate. To be complete." Skywarp grunted as he turned on his heel and stormed from Starscream's small lab. "But you only think of yourself!"

"You want me to pretend that I love in that way?" Skywarp halted as he reached the door. Starscream examined his Trine mate's stance. Stiff. Hurt. "You want me to bond to someone I don't even know?"

Skywarp whipped round. "What do you mean by that?" He spat, shoulders and wings tense and raised, It reminded Starscream of a startled cat.

Starscream met the hot gaze with a cool one and replied softly. "You two have betrayed me. I thought I knew who you were but I was wrong and have paid the price for it. I do not wish to make the same mistake twice." Starscream stood up slowly and crossed the space between them in silence. "I love you as brothers because it is the only way I can."

Skywarp's face was blank. An alien look on the purple Seeker. Starscream knew he had hit a nerve, knew he had struck a powerful blow, but how else could he do it?

"We are Trine." Skywarp repeated quietly, optics dimming. "Trines become Bondmates."

"Some do yes, but not all. I can't bond with you two." Starscream sighed. "If I did then I would, in a way, betray both of you."

"Why? How?" The voice sounded broken.

"Because you will know all the reasons why you have betrayed me and how I have also betrayed you because of that." Starscream paused feeling unease creep in. "Do you really want to bond to someone who doesn't love you back?"

Skywarp's optics flared, a scowl forming on his face. "How could you have betrayed us in a way that we don't know?"

Starscream let his wings droop and stared. Skywarp's face was a battle ground of emotions, all trying to take over. His lips twitched and his optics narrowed. Starscream remained silent and waited. Feelings of pain and hurt forming in waves. Then, with a loud frustrated growl, Skywarp warped out to leave a sad looking Starscream in his wake and only then did Starscream answer.

"Because I have fallen in love with someone who isn't one of you."

So what do you think? A waste of time or should I go for it? Reviews are what I use to determine a Story's potential!