In short, if you got a problem with the fic, PM me. Do not hate in reviews. You want a personal one-on-one about the flaws of the fic or characters being majorly OOC? Fine by me. Just PM me.
Okay, to those who will just enjoy the story and not complain, I'm sorry for seeming testy, but I've had this sort of problem before, so I'm trying to avoid it because I hate to argue with people.
Haters, that doesn't mean I won't defend myself. Because I will. And I have logic.
I decided to do an RP with my girlfriend, and this is the lovechild spawned.
The story idea came from Beautiful Dangerous by Slash. I just love the idea of Starscream being a dancer at a strip club.
BY THE WAY! These are indeed humanized Transformers. And this is incrediably AU. I like using humanized versions, nothing wrong with that. I also do bot form, but humans suited this idea better.
So, here's a character cheat sheet so you know what to expect:
Starscream- Lead dancer at the Nemesis Club. AWOL soldier who lost his brothers, Skywarp and Thundercracker, 5 years prior to the story. He's tempermental and only happy when performing or reading fan letters. He hates the military because of his brothers' deaths. Age 22. Most treasured possession is a necklace from his mother. Knock Out and Breakdown are his best friends. He also has a desire to fall in love and envies those who have a lover. Alias: Star Kingsley.
Megatron- A Lieutenant General of the Air Force who put forth retirement papers. Younger brother to Galvatron. He is responsible for issuing the command that killed Starscream's brothers. A close friend of Soundwave's, he visited the Nemesis and had the worst possible first meeting with Starscream. He feels he has wronged the dancer and seeks a small chance of forgiveness. Age 28.
Soundwave- Retired military espionage expert. He opened the Nemesis in an attempt to relax from his former military life 10 years prior. He is married to Airachnid, and they have twin sons; Rumble and Frenzy. He is Shockwave's younger brother. Age 30. He's terrified of Starscream when he's angry.
Optimus Prime- Military general, son of Elita and Sentinel Prime. Lost his mother when he was young. He is still in the military, though he is on good terms with Starscream and is a regular at the club, as he is dating the young Bumblebee. Age 28.
Bumblebee- The youngest dancer at the Nemesis. Age 18. He is the one that tries to keep everyone happy. He is often seen with Soundwave's twins, Knock Out or Optimus.
Knock Out- The flamboyant stripper who is dating Breakdown. He's the one that pushes Starscream to behave while they're working. And the one everyone goes to for last minute appearance touch-ups. Age 25.
Breakdown- Bartender/Bouncer for the Nemesis. He is extremely protective of everyone who works there, as they are all family. He hates math and doesn't mind that Knock Out sleeps around as part of his job. He knows Knock Out is his and his alone. Age 29.
Airachnid- Soundwave's wife and former seamtress. If not for her, nothing would fit the overly thin and petite Starscream. She met Soundwave shortly after his retirement and soon married him. Her best friend is the ventriliqust, Mary Shaw. Age 28.
Rumble and Frenzy- The 9 year old twins of Soundwave and Airachnid (scary thought, no?). They work as waiters for their father and are often in the company of their pets, Ravage (belongs to Rumble) and Laserbeak (belongs to Frenzy). Best friends are Bumblebee and Billy, Mary Shaw's prized dummy.
Shockwave- Megatron's roommate and scientist. He is also in the military, though he served under Galvatron, whom he is dating, though that relationship is a secret. He lost his left eye to Galvatron, though he claims it to be a battle wound. Age 25.
Galvatron- Air Force General that was suspended due to unnecessary force. He's an abusive and cruel man and will not tolerate deserters. Age 32.
Sentinel Prime- Optimus' father and in charge of most military operations. Lost Elita years ago and is bitter towards the world. Has an abonormal fixation on Starscream.
Jetfire- Former AF captain and Starscream's father. Died when his sons were young. Considered a hero by many, including Megatron. Age 52.
Slipstream- Starscream's mother. She went missing 2 years before her sons joined the army. She left them each a piece of jewelry. Age 38.
Thundercracker- The oldest of the three, he was the voice of reason. Had his mother's braclet. Age 25 (at death). Alias: TK Kingsley.
Skywarp- Second oldest. Often teased Starscream. Had his mother's ring that he wore as a necklace. Age 23 (at death). Alias: Sky Kingsley.
Mary Shaw- An elderly ventriliquist and Airachnid's closest friend. She is an abnormal being, and is not quite what you'd expect. Her 'son', Billy, is her star dummy when she performs. (See the movie 'Dead Silence' for more.)
Okay, I think that's everyone. Barricade and various other characters make appearances, but they are minor characters.
A song list will be available at the end of the fic so you'll know exactly what Starscream and the other performers were singing throughout the story.
NOW, ON WITH THE SHOW!