Okay! So this is my first fanfiction—please be gentle~!

I really have just wanted to write a Steve/Scream fic for a while, and this just popped into my head. Remember, this is only the first chapter, so don't be off put by anything!

Enjoy~

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There was a commotion on the Nemesis. Starscream had finally returned—only now he was in chains.

The drones buzzed with this information, spreading the word throughout the massive warship that the notorious second-in-command would finally pay his dues. They said Megatron was finally at an end; his seeker would not be shown mercy twice.

There was one eradicon among them who was troubled by this news. A drone, ST-3V3, also known as "Steve", listened to his brethren with a growing sense of dread. They pitied him, for it was known among the drones that Steve had a…fondness for their commander. Even with Starscream's constant abuse, Steve admired the mech like no other.

The drones were called to the deck to observe the prisoner being presented to their master. Steve shuffled along with the crowd, his processor swimming the slightest bit at being able to see Starscream again. The army settled themselves, Steve choosing a seat where he could see the observation deck clearly.

Megatron, tall, shining, and menacing, stood at the helm, Soundwave at his shoulder. The other officers were gathered on the deck adjacent to them, their faces ranging from boredom to foreboding to anticipation.

Suddenly, the doors to the bridge slid open and the room silenced instantly. Megatron inclined his helm, a sadistic smirk exposing his sharp denta.

Starscream was led in by two drones; his hands were cuffed in front him and his wings pinned behind him. He stood straight with as much dignity as he could manage. His optics swept the room before meeting those of Megatron. The leader's smirk grew wider.

Steve's internals hitched; his beloved commander helpless and persecuted by the very mech he had once served. The eradicon's spark ached, wishing he could help somehow. But there was nothing he could do, Starscream was doomed.

The Seeker was pushed forward and the eradicons on either side, staying to guard the door, aimed their blasters at his head. The only sound then was the steps of Starscream's curved bases as he approached the helm. He passed his former colleagues, managing to ignore Airachnid's satisfied smile.

Starscream stopped before Megatron, never breaking his gaze with the larger mech. His stance was rebellious, proud; he would not sway, even for the Lord of the Decepticons.

Even when he was ordered to.

"Kneel, Starscream, to your master," Megatron said, looking down at him. The Seeker did not move; only his lip twitched in a defiant snarl.

The larger mech only smirked once more and gestured to the eradicons lining the deck. Two of them came forward and approached the former SIC, placing their servos on his shoulders.

Starscream's claws extended and he threw his cuffed hands at one's head, forcing it stumbling backwards. He then snapped out with his leg, catching the other in chest and sent him sprawling into the other soldiers.

"Breakdown."

The largest officer clunked forward, catching Starscream before he could run and forced him onto his knees. The Seeker hissed and Breakdown grabbed his helm, craning it back to look at Megatron.

The Lord was enjoying this. "What, no excuses? No begging for mercy?" Megatron laughed, "You truly are pathetic, Starscream,"

The slim mech finally spoke. "I am not the only one, Master," He sneered. Megatron laughed again.

"No matter how many times I have punished you, spared you, you always find a way to defy me once more," The silver mech bared his denta. "But I am through with mercy! You will know my full wrath, dear Starscream, and pray to the Allspark you will die before I am through!"

"Take him away," Megatron ordered, turning his back on his former second. Starscream did not fight Breakdown's grip on him as he was dragged from the bridge. His optics swept the room again; the last thing he saw before the doors closed was Steve's face, but he did not know him.

Steve's spark hitched and ached with a new intensity: he was just another drone.

To Be Continued…

Yes so, thanks for reading~ Please leave some critique!

I hope I conveyed the characters okay, and I know I made Star a little silent, but I thought it made him more, y'know, defiant. Oh, and thank you JenKristo for coming up with "ST-3V3"! Keep writing awesome fic!

Um, yes, if this gets a good enough response, I'll continue! Maybe…