DISCLAIMER: I do not own Transformers G1! Or Transformers anything else! Except a few toys. I do own the OC that is sort-of introduced here.

Also, there's a picture of her on DeviantArt! Look on my profile for the link!

Warnings for the story: Violence, angst, and possible eventual OC/I'm-not-telling (not Mirage).

Warnings for this chapter: Violence (against a Con) and the same creepy character.

Peripheral Vision

Chapter 3

Starscream suddenly changed trajectory, diving downward and swerving. The Hunter kept pace with him easily. Hmm. Catch on at last, did you? It's about time. Engine purring happily, the invisible tracker increased speed. The action would put more of a drain on the invisibility field, but it wouldn't be needed much longer.

You will see me soon, murderer. You will know who killed you and why. An almost inaudible laugh stirred the air. At least, you will know my face. You don't need my name. It would mean nothing to you, unless you learn the names of those you slaughter.


"Sideswipe, this is pointless! You're never going to find someone invisible!"

"Just watch!" Sideswipe called back. "He probably followed Starscream, so we follow the jet, we find the mystery 'bot. Easy."

Sunstreaker groaned. His processor hurt. "You have no possible way of knowing that. You're just guessing!"

"So what?"

"I'm not talking to you."

"Surrrre, Sunshine." Sideswipe hit the brakes just enough to make his brother yelp and swerve.

"HEY!"


Starscream transformed in mid-air and landed on his feet. "Who dares follow me? Show yourself!"

A second later, he was struck by something he couldn't see, and stumbled to his knees. "What the – " His curse was cut off by another blow that flung him onto his back. Someone landed on his chestplates, hard enough to draw a gasp, and a second later his arms were pinned to his sides. "Get OFF me!"

No. The answer was as clear as if it had been spoken out loud; something shimmered, and he found himself staring into ice-cold green optics. A soft whisper chilled every circuit in his body. "Time to face the music, Seeker. You'll never take to the sky again."

Desperately, he twisted in an effort to throw his attacker off, wings flailing, only to feel a sharp pain drive into one sensitive wing panel. Above him, the Hunter almost smiled. "Now look. You made me miss. Is that your way of telling me you want to do this slowly?" The razor-sharp knife ripped free, drawing an agonized scream.


At the sound, Sideswipe pulled alongside his brother. "Was that Starscream?"

"I think so." Sunstreaker's wince was visible even in vehicle mode. "I think your mystery 'bot caught up with him…and now I really think we should get out of here."

"Ha! Scared?"

"No. Sensible."

"Whoa, look out!" Both twins skidded to a halt, transforming to stare in surprise at the scene in front of them. Sideswipe blinked. "Am I actually seeing this?"

"Yep." Sunstreaker shook his head. "Frag…never thought I'd see that."

Starscream was pinned to the ground, energon trickling from one wing. Straddling his chest and holding him down was undoubtedly the one they had been looking for…and no wonder Bumblebee had thought it was Mirage. Same colors, same slender Towers build…

But very, very obviously female.

"Wow…" Sideswipe's optics widened. "When did Mirage change from mech to femme?"

"I don't think he did." Sunstreaker kept his voice low. "Look at the optics. She's got green ones. Mirage has gold."

Sideswipe took a hesitant step forward. "She's…pretty."

"Ohhh no you don't!" Sunstreaker grabbed his arm. "You don't know anything about her!"

"I know she…" At the sight of the knife, Sideswipe winced, shocked out of his daze. "…is about to…Hey, wait!"

The femme whirled to look at him, blade still pressed to Starscream's upper chest. Her optics flared dangerously as she growled, "What?"

"You can't…" Sunstreaker had come to the same conclusion as his brother. "We can't let you torture him!"

She only arched one optic ridge before turning back. "Go. This doesn't concern you."

Sideswipe moved toward her rapidly. "Wait!"

In the second that she turned back to glare at him, Starscream twisted and managed to unbalance her. The blade scraped across his upper chest as he took off, wings flailing briefly before he managed to transform and disappear into the sky.

The femme gracefully flipped back onto her feet, engine rumbling with fury. She muttered something under her breath before turning back to the twins. "You. You cost me that Seeker." Sideswipe backed away as she stalked toward them, blade raised.