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Transformers Belongs To Hasbro
Chapter 2: Decepticon Capital (Kaon)
Soundwave was keeping a watchful optic on the troops and making sure everything was in order when he saw Megatron approaching. He was mildly surprised, though, as he noticed something tiny in his arms. Shy, blue optics glanced at him but were quickly averted when he made optic contact. But he did not say a word as Megatron stood before him. He knew better.
" Soundwave, how was the battle? I had my servos busy with other matters. " Megatron said, glancing down at her as he spoke, hinting at his disappearance during such a momentous occasion.
" Victory imminent. Decepticons superior. " Soundwave droned, handing him his report. The war was over now but that did not mean that there were not more battles to come. The Autobots would not give it up that easily.
" Excellent work, Soundwave. Oh, and this is Optima. She is going to be staying with us and I want her treated like my own. " Megatron ordered, setting Optima on the ground to look around. Decepticons walking through Megatron's throne room were more than interested as the sparkling sat on the ground, nibbling nervously on her thumb.
" I want daddy... " she whispered, tugging at Megatron's leg.
" But daddy is here, little one. " Megatron chortled, allowing her to tug.
" Really? Where? " she asked, optics round with excitement.
" Right here. I am your sire, Optima. " he responded, a small smirk on his face as disappointment smacked her.
" You're not daddy... " she whispered, turning away from him. But then it happened, it was inevitable but it was done.
" Hey! What's with a sparkling running around here? Is this a daycare now? " a mech laughed, who caught sight of the surprised sparkling. The room went cold and silent as all optics turned on Megatron. They could almost feel the aura emanating off of their leader. Optima paid no mind as a particularly interesting piece of metal caught her attention. She was startled though as she heard the loud echoing blast of Megatron's blaster. The mech's remains clattered noisily to the ground.
" Well, what are you all gawking at? Clean it up! " Megatron snarled, glaring down the soldiers. Bots quickly scrambled to do what Megatron said before they were the ones that ended up in pieces. The tyrant's rage seemed a bit soothed until he looked back to his new discovery. Her optics stared blankly at the bot's remains as if she was seeing her own mother once more. Large arms wrapped around her as Megatron scooped her up once more.
" The mech deserved it, dear. He was no longer worthy of living. Bots like him need to be disposed of so they do not drain the few resources our planet still possesses. Your mother was a different story. She was a...tragedy that happens every now and then. I saved you from meeting the same fate, little one. " he whispered, holding her helm gently under his chin. An awkward silence filled the room as other watched on, lost for words. Soon everyone seemed to file out until there was only Megatron, Optima, and Soundwave.
" B-But...he... " her words were muffled as she whimpered into Megatron's gentle embrace.
" Shush, no more talk of this and no more tears over the matter. It's a fact that all bots should accept. Now you look hungry. Do you want something to eat? " he asked, pulling a bit away to look her in the optics. The sparkling sheepishly nodded her helm.
" Soundwave, fetch her a cube. She defiantly needs it. " Megatron ordered, turning to his right-hand mech.
" What the hell is that? " a voice screeched sharply, as a new mech walked in. Starscream glared angrily at the form in Megatron's arms. A sly smirk stretched Megatron's handsome features.
" Ah, Starscream. This little one is your replacement. I needed some one to make up for the failure I created. " he chortled, nuzzling her affectionately to dig under Starscream's armor. Oh, it most defiantly worked as a snarl curled Starscream's dental plates.
" HA! That tiny creature replace me? You've got to be kidding me! She will break as easily as a piece of glass! Brilliant idea to bring her to the deadliest place on the planet! " Starscream sneered, causing Optima to sniffle with fear.
" See what you did Starscream? You made the little one cry. He's a stupid, ugly mech, isn't he, dear? " Megatron cooed to her, smirking at the seeker as he did so.
" Hmph, I'll just kill her once I'm rid of you! " Starscream snarled...until Optima was thrusted into his arms by Megatron. The seeker looked quite startled as he saw what he now held. Optima looked just as startled as Starscream did. This mech had just threatened to kill her!
" I-I'm Optima...nice to m-meet you, sir.. " she said, not knowing what to say to him. At the mention of 'sir', a smirk graced Starscream's thin lips.
" Aw, perhaps there is some hope for you yet, sparkling. You obviously see my superiority to this fool that took you away. By the way...you kind of have a strange name. Sounds kind of familiar... " Starscream furrowed his brow as he thought deeply. Sensing that Starscream was on to something, Megatron quickly defused it. He did not want anyone but himself and perhaps even Soundwave to know who her real sire was. He did not need Megatron trying to ruin his plans.
" The poor thing is confused. Her name is Stella. A fitting name for my new daughter. " Megatron chortled, re-taking her from Starscream. Optima opened her mouth to protest but a sharp pinch told her to keep her mouth shut.
" Stella, eh? Ha! She's even more like me! Do you have a think about stars, Father? Starscream, Stella, some fetish of yours? " Starscream cackled, smirk bright on his face.
" No, it's the fact that even stars are not out of the way of my conquest, idiot. " Megatron snarled, promptly back handing his unruly offspring. Optima could only stare and suck her thumb as her fate was sealed with these mechs. She'd just have to go with the flow...
