Part two- The offer
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Dreadwing hesitated a second before he opened the door that lead into the Seeker-hall. It was one of the bigger room on the Nemesis. A dull light illuminated the room that was revetted with the typical dark grey iron plates. Some of the jet troopers stood nearby a weapon rack, others sat around a massive table. Armitage leaned against one of the consoles. The red lights of the holographic screen spotlighted her shiny silver armor. She was a Femme of strong but slender built. Her altmode was a cybertronian Jet. Her chest was broad but feminine. Her helm was rounded off and ended in spikes that came down to her chin. She walked on heels like Starscream and her wings stuck out from her back. Some parts of her armor were colored in dark green.
She looked frustrated. Dreadwing knew that her last mission had failed and three of her Seeker colleagues had been killed by the Autobots. Starscream had yelled the Femme for hours and commanded her to stay at the Nemesis during the next missions. She was suspended for several weeks.
Dreadwing hated how Starscream treated the Femme. This traitorous Mech self had failed uncountable times during fights but saw himself still as perfect and glorious Commander. Starscream despised Armitage since the failed mission and gave her disapproved looks whenever she walked past him.
The large, dark blue Mech sighed slightly and walked slowly towards the Femme. He wanted to make her an offer. He had thought about this for a long time. Surely Megatron would agree when he told him about his idea. But at first Dreadwing wanted to talk to Armitage, alone.
The Femmes gaze met his and for a second Dreadwing was suddenly unsure about his offer. Would she agree? What if she said no, though she hated Starscream? She was clearly unchallenged while she worked for the Seeker Commander but still…. Would she left Starscreams squad again?
Dreadwing took a deep breath and walked over the silver greenish colored Femme with keen footsteps.
"Armitage?" The husky, baritone voice of Dreadwing caught Armitages attention.
She looked up into Dreadwings gleaming red optics. The strong Decepticon seemed to search for the right words.
"Would you mind a walk?" He asked several seconds after silence.
The Femme-Seeker shrugged and pushed herself off the console.
"Let´s go." She said in a blaséd tone.
Her otherwise bell-like and soft voice sounded throaty. Dreadwing felt bad for her. He knew very well how it felt to be suspended. The two Decepticons walked out. Some of the Drones followed them with their gazes. Dreadwing and Armitage walked down the Nemesis, wordlessly.
"Why have you asked me for a walk?" Armitage wanted to know.
"Well…" Dreadwing began. "I want to ask you something."
The Femme raised an optics ridge, looking at the large Mech. Dreadwing faced her hesitated. Her optics were glowing in a dark red with some orange speckles around the colorfilters.
"I know you don´t like it to work for Starscream." The Mech said.
Armitage opened her mouth in protest but closed it. She knew that Dreadwing was right.
"He´s disabled." The Femme spoke. "Arrogant and he always acts precipitately."
Dreadwing nodded hummed in agreement.
„I know. That´s why I want to ask you….. If you are interested in working with me."
Armitage was surprised by this offer. Working with the Second in Command?
„You´d officially still be one of the troopers but you would not have to work with Starscream any longer. I´d be your Commander." Dreadwing explained.
„Why do you offer me that?" Armitage asked, raising an optic ridge again.
„You have a good sense for tactics and stay calm on the battlefield. You´re dutiful." Dreadwing said with a slight smile.
And again she was surprised. Had Dreadwing watched her during fights? Why would he? And did he just kind of complimented on her?
„Well..I…" The female Seeker searched for the right words. „Did Lord Megatron agreed?" She asked then.
„I haven´t told him about this yet. I wanted to ask you first." The bulky Mech answered. „So, what do you say?"
Dreadwing feared she would say no, or told him that she needs more time to think about it.
„Sounds good." Armitage finally answered with a slight smile.
Dreadwing felt relief and smiled. Why was he so happy about that?
„Alright. Then I´ll ask Lord Megatron if he agrees." He said.
Armitage nodded and followed him to the observation deck.
Megatron stood on his platform and watched over his Decepticons. Starscream stood to his right and yelled at one of the troopers as he dropped accidentally some Energon cubes.
„Starscream." Megatrons voice thundered. „Go and help this trooper to clean up."
A slight smirk grew on the Lords faceplate. Starscream grimaced but walked down the platform. Megatron loved it to slam him down.
Starscream was about to leave the platform when the doors slid open. Dreadwing and Armitage walked in.
Why was this Femme with the Second in Command?
„Lord Megatron." Dreadwing spoke. „I´d like to put a question."
The huge, silver Mech turned to face his First Lieutenant. He slightly raised an optic ridge when he saw the female Seeker next to Dreadwing.
„What is it Dreadwing?" Megatron asked.
„I Made Armitage an offer." The dark blue Mech answered, stiffening his stand.
„And what offer was it?" The Lord asked with hoarse voice.
He recognized Armitages slightly worried gaze and felt how tensed Dreadwing was.
„Tell me" The huge Mech requested with a slightly terrifying smile at Armitage.
End of Part two
Alright now you know what kind of offer Dreadwing wanted to make. But will his Lord agree?
Hope you liked the second chapter, part three is coming soon!
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