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"Starscream!"
The seeker jumped as his name was called, jarring him from his thoughts.
"Y-yes Lord Megatron?"
"Get your processor out of the clouds and get back to work!" Megatron would've been softer on how he said it, had the room not been full of vehicons. Starscream nodded and focus on the task he had been given, staring at the monitors, making sure everything was in order.
He couldn't figure out why Megatron had given him such an easy job. Weren't the vehicons able of preforming such a simple task? Starscream didn't know why, but he was silently greatful for Megatrons sudden generosity.
The day went by uneventful on the Nemesis, only the usual happenings. Vehicons taking their breaks, Knockout gossiping, Breakdown showing off his hammer, Soundwave watching him like a hawk, and Megatron lazing about on his throne. Starscream stared longingly at the throne. What it would feel like to be able to sit on it, to feel an ounce of power, or that he mattered in some way.
Even if he was Megatrons S.I.C he wasn't trusted. How many times had he made plans to overthrow him? Too many for him to count, but each one ended in him getting another beating, and or worse punishment. The vehicons at least seemed to admire him. He always knew that he had a beautiful frame, meant to be worshiped. Starscream sighed more of his repressed memories seeping into his processor.
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"-and just look at his frame! He was made to pleasure and serve! He's flexiable, and learns quick! Perfect for a few nights of stress relief! All you gotta do is pay the fine and tell him what to do!"
Starscream was seated on a small pedestal, showing off his glistening frame. He was on display, as usual, for Swindles growing business. Being the one thing that brought him the most money, he was offered as a bonus to those who bought large quantities from Swindle.
"And as you can see! He can keep still for as long as you need! He never grows tired! Quite worth the price!" Starscream internally sighed. How much longer did he have to put up with this? Wouldn't someone come to his rescue? He was only a scientist, or he was striving to be. All thoughts of schooling had left him as soon as Swindles first client payed him money.
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"STARSCREAM!" Megatrons grinding voice filled Starscreams audios. He flinched and cowered his red optics looking up at the towering mech.
"Y-yes m-my lord?" His voice quivered, but Starscream couldn't find it in himself to care.
"Go to your quarters, you obviously are not up to par!" Starscream was quick to comply, not wanting to face Megatrons wrath. His heels clicked loudly against the suddenly quiet room as he fled.
Soundwave moved to stand beside Megatron, silent as ever. Megatron sulked back over to his throne, sinking heavily into it. He brought up a servo and rubbed at his face scowling at the wall.
"Have you found anything yet?"
Soundwave didn't answer, meaning Megatrons answer was no. He sighed and shook his helm.
"That seeker is more trouble than he's worth."
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Instead of going to his room like he was ordered, Starscream made his way to the top deck of the Nemesis. He was silent as he let the wind pass over his frame. It was always soothing, even in the heat of battle. Sitting down, Starscream let yet another memory wash over him.
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"I need to go flying Swindle, or else I'll go insane."
"You know the rules Starscream."
Starscream growled and curled his servos into fist, but before he was able to say anything more Swindle interrupted him.
"Though I do have a solution." Starscream backed up, not liking the smirk that spread across Swindles face.
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It was the most humiliating thing Starscream had even been put through. He was forced to be attached to a chain that kept him from flying more than 10 feet off the ground. He tugged and pulled at the chain, trying his hardest to break it.
"You know it won't work. It's built to handle insecticons." Swindle smirked and leaned against the side of the building. Starscream didn't pay him any mind as he continued to tug at the chain, it didn't even allow him to transform. The thing was fashioned against his neck. A "necklace" as Swindle had called it. Though Starscream knew that it was a collar.
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"-scream, Lord Megatron has summoned you." Starscreams optics focused on thevehicon standing in front of him. He didn't say a word as he stood, brushing off his legs. The vehicon made himself disappear as Starscream went back inside the Nemesis.
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"You summoned me Lord Megatron?" Starscream kneeled in front of his throne, his arm wrapped around his middle.
"Yes. You have been acting off kilter as of late. What is your reasoning for that?"
"I have been acting normal Lord Megatron." Megatron sneered and stood, standing above the seeker.
"Starscream, I know when you are hiding something from me. You will either tell me, or you will be put in the brig till you decide to tell me." He stood quietly over Starscream waiting for an answer.
"My past haunts me, Lord Megatron." Starscreams words were soft, almost inaudible.
"What about your past though?"
"I...A certain even that changed my life."
"What event?" Megatron was growing tired of this game, and the growl in his voice showed that.
"A betrayal." It was all Starscream could get out before he fled. He ran down the hall away from the mech who was forcing him to speak of his past.
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"What am I going to do? If Megatron finds out, he'll certainly not wish to keep me as his S.I.C anymore! He'd rather use me fore relief! I already deal with the beatings, I couldn't deal with something like that! I'd be a lifeless drone if I have to go through that again!"
Starscream passed in his quarters ranting to himself. It wasn't unusual to find Starscream like this, he spent most of his time talking to himself.
"What if Knockout knows! He probably has records of every mech on this ship! Why hasn't he pointed it out? Maybe he doesn't know. But what if he's just waiting for the right moment?"
He sighed and collapsed against his berth.
"I need you TC." His voice was but a whisper as his frame slipped off into a stress induced stasis.
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