Hello, I haven't put one of these on my other two chapter only because I forgot, just want to say thank you for reading sorry. Also sorry for the errors or mistakes and so forth. Disclaimer I don't own anything only my ocs.

Chapter 3

With everything set, it was finally time, Starscream was putting on the final touches on his touches on his new paint job, wasn't much just change the red to orange and the color of his optics. These weren't colors that he would pick but it would have to do, it's a shame that he couldn't polish but using his expensive polishes would give him a away. He heard a snort coming from the door of his washroom door, "Oh lay off Cy, you don't have the right to laugh at me right now." Starscream didn't dare look at his Royal Advisor with that smug look on his face. He had to keep his pride intact.

"I wouldn't do that to you my lord, I'll be leaving that to Skywarp." Oh this glitch, "just be sure to stay safe while you're over there please, I wish i can go with you but stick close to your trine."

Of course, Cy has been really nervous of letting him go out of the kingdom walls, but this was necessary if thing will get better. Plus he wants to leave just for a bit, and have a good time, to forget that he is a king just for a while. "Don't worry, Cyclonus, they will be with me as well as Shadow, you very much can trust her."

Cyclonus nodded in understanding, he holds great regard to her, she was different from the rest of the grounders. She fought very bravely protecting many during the siege, he thanked Primus she was there.

There was a loud bang from the door, both already knew it was Skywarp, at least he knocked and not teleport like he always does. "Well time to go, we'll be back early the next orn. Make sure no one finds out we left."

With an acknowledgement from Cy, Star allowed the door to open into his quarters, Skywarp and Thundercracker walked in looking rather ecstatic. "Let's get this show on the road, we need to leave now if we want to see the first battle!" Skywarp could barely contain his excitement, Star would admit that he is too, so he sent the coordinates to 'warp, the location is not far from the arena, also since Shadow will be busy with getting ready for her match. She sent another to go get them, a mech by the name of Soundwave with be waiting there, grabbing hold of Skywarp. He began the process of activating his warp.

With a final wave, there was a bright light, the next thing they knew, the three of them were in a small alleyway a little ways back from the main road. Star noticed a mech was leaning against the wall, with a cyber-cat laying on his shoulders, already knowing this mech was Soundwave.

Soundwave noticed them, walking towards them giving a little bow to Starscream, "Acknowledgement: Event will begin, time to go."

Shadow didn't mention his voice was monotone, what a dull mech!

"Yes, lets we don't want to be late."

The walk towards the area wasn't long but there was a lot of others walking around, most were already drunk with high grade and were having trouble walking causing them to bump into the seekers. Star knew how Kaon is,, so he was mental prepared for it, a good thing is that Soundwave would direct them to go around them or would push the others out of the way. There were a also call outs which is easily ignored.

Soundwave led them to a back door, since the front entrance was filled with mechs and femmes that were eager to get in a watch the matches. Typing in the password, the door opened revealing a staircase that seemed to be going down for quite a bit.

At the bottom was a long hallway that seemed to lead a big room, which looked like a lounge, tables, chairs and sofas were stoorn all over, which was also equipped with energon dispensers. Soundwave explained in his monotone voice, that for some reasons it was starting to irritate him, that they will be in the owner's office, Shadow decided that it's the safest place in the arena as well as the best view.

Making their way there, they past a few mechs that were grabbing last minute things and stopping by to ask Soundwave questions. They're hardly paying attention to the seekers and wanted to keep it that way. There were a few glance but nothing to serious. Skywarp did say hello to a few passing mechs, who waved in return before leaving.

The office was really spacious actually, much similar to the lounge from downstairs, with one wall just made out of glass which oversees all of the arena. Star walked over to peer out and he can see that mechs and femmes are already making their way inside to find good seats.

"Trine: will stay here, enjoy. Soundwave: leaving overseeing changes."

"Thank you Soundwave, we will."

"Megatron: arrive once event is done."

With that Soundwave gave another bow before walking out to Primus knows what. Thankfully he was able to sit and enjoy the show! It wasn't long that the once quiet arena was now fill with Cybertronians cheering for it to start. Which was good since a mech walked towards the middle with mic in hand.

"Welcome Everyone to Point Break!" The crowd went wild, the roar getting louder and louder, "we have a special treat for you all this orn, now let us begin with the first match, and let us see if luck is on your side!"

The first two gladiators stepped into the ring to fight, how they were moving and their attacks it was clear that they were newbies which was usual. The more experienced fighters are at the end, thankful it wasn't a battle to the death this time. He has heard that arenas will challenge each other to death matches. Which is also free for all, meaning anything is allowed, and you must do whatever you can to survive or kill the other. That wasn't something he wanted to see, it was too barbaric for him.

Light was patching up the first gladiators that just finished their matches, nothing really severe just minor cuts. The other medics were taking care of the rest that will be coming through, he will be taking a short break to go watch Megatron and Shadow match. Impactor and Megatron are in a duo match while Flamewar is with Shadow.

Walking down the hall, he needed to make an small detour to Nitro's office to drop off some datapads for him to sign. They will be needing more supplies soon, after he was done he will be meeting up with Nano so they can go watch the rest of the fights. Entering the passcode, he walked right up and came face to back with three seekers. He was quite shocked that there were three seekers here, even more so when they are in Nitro's office. So far the seekers haven't seemed to notice him since they were to focus on the match that was going on below.

However he knew that he were to walk in the office, the pressure surround would change and they would pick up on it easily due to their wings. But what other options does he have, he decided to be polite. Knocking three times, he waited to be notice, only one seeker turned to him he seemed nice. "Sorry I didn't know you were here, I'm just leaving a few datapads for Nitro."

The blue seeker nodded, "it's fine, a mech named Soundwave brought us here. We have a meeting after this."

A meeting? Wait Shadow said they would be meeting with her contact, "Thunder did you see that- oh hello!" Seemed like the other seekers have finally noticed him, the purple and tri colored seekers were watching him with wariness and excitement. "Hello, sorry as I was explaining I'm just leaving some datapads for Nitro, I'm Lightrunner."

The tricolored seeker stood up, walking over to him with a look of deep interest. "ah so you are Light, Shadow talked about you, it's finally nice to meet you."

"Wow, I didn't know she talked about me with regards, though i have to apologize since she never told us about you all." He shrugged, the purple seeker looked hurt but he was clearly playing around.

"Not to worry, actually no one was supposed to know about me to be honest, I wanted to see the type of mech Megatron is so this is the best way to meet him."

Very true, Megatron is at his best during matches, especially after them, that's where he will give his speeches. With everyone here, he can get more people to join the cause to change things for the better.

"Well, you'll get what you are expecting, sorry to make things short however I need to meet up with someone. We'll be back once all of this is over."

"Thank you Lightrunner, I hope to get to know you better."

The other two seekers also waved, the purple one wasn't looking at him, watching the match down below. Placing the datapad on the desk, as he walked out of the office, he came to realize that he didn't ask who they were, which was rude but they didn't seemed to mind.

Nano was waiting for him at their usual spot, together they walked down towards the hallway where gladiators will lead out into the middle of the arena. Flamewar was already there, working on a few practice swing, Crosswire was also there drinking some high-grade. "Hey mechs, you placed your bets already?"

Nano snorted, "of course, we split our earnings like always?" Both of them shook servos, these two are always betting on already know that Megatron and Shadow will be winning their matches. Hardly fair to others but they really don't care, Nano usually gives some credits to the Clinic which is very generous of him. Cross gives some of her earning to others if they need the assistance.

Flamewar rolled her optics, "glad to know that you have faith in us," Cross giggled, hugging Flame, "of course, you are my favorite femme after all!"

"And here I thought i was your favorite femme," all turned to see Shadow, walking towards them with Megatron, Impactor and Soundwave. The three of them seemed ready for their matches, after this one, Flame and Shadow's match is next after is the final match, Megatron's and Impactor.

"Can't I have two?"

Outside, the crowd went wild, meaning that the match was over and there was a clear winner, after a while Drixco came walking back inside with a smile on his face. Clearly he won his match, Megatron patted him on his back to congratulate him. Shadow started to stretched a bit, in just a bit Nitro will be announcing them. Nano, was checking over Flame's chained mace and Shadow dual blade staff. Both weapons were fashioned by Nano, they are his pride and joy, Flame fought with brute force so she needed something that matches her, Shadow is the opposite, she is more speed and agile. She was already skilled with a staff which wasn't hard to make a weapon for her.

Pleased that both are up to par, he handed them back to their owners and together the two of them made their way to the entrance, waiting to be summoned. "AND here were are everyone! You have all been waiting for our two favorite femmes to make their appearance! Now put your servos together and welcome our femmes! Shadowcrest and Flamewar!"

The crowd was going wild, even louder than before if that was even possible, with one last glance from Shadow, the two of them made their way outside,waving at the roaring crowd. Putting on a show for them, this is their thing, femmes hardly fight in arenas, due to them being gladiators this prompted more to join in. Everyone loves them, they always find ways to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Flame rarely gets nervous, the adrenaline was already kicking in and she couldn't wait to punch her opponent. Standing in the middle, they continued to wave at their fans, waiting for the opponents to come meet them. Their opponents is a mech and femme, both of the transferred from another arena in Tarn, apparently both of them are the good but they haven't fought against her and Shadow!

There was no signal to show that the match started, depends on who makes the first move, it would seemed that she would have to be the one to start it. Flame made the first move going after the femme, it would be easier to take out quickly, Shadow will deal with the mech. The femme didn't seemed to be ready for Flame to go after her, she was quickly on the defense, in the beginning she will be using her fist before bring out her mace.

The orange femme seemed to think the same thing, not bring out her sword but using her shield to block her punches. Giving a good roundhouse kick, she sent the femme flying. she gave a quick glance to Shadow to see how she was doing. The two of them were using their weapons, Shadow was skillful dodging the mechs attack with his axe. He seemed to be agitated that he couldn't land a single hit on her and he never will. She was just waiting for an opening and then will strike.

Flame turned her attention back to her challenger, who had finally recovered for the kick and going in for another round of punches. The femme was trying really hard to push Flame back, making her go into defense. The punch were strong, the femme's armour gave her more power than necessary really, it wasn't long that she felt two wings touch her back. Seems like they back them up to each other.

"This was their plan we need to move quick before they strike at the same time."

"Then let's change things up!"

Flame grabbed Shadow by her arm, with her strength she twist herself around before throwing Shadow up into the air. This caused both of their opponents to look up, this was the opening Flame needed, quickly she ran for the mech, tackling him while Shadow through her spear at the femme causing the femme to back away from the weapon.

That was the opening Shadow needed, and landing right on top of the femme before throwing punches to make sure the femme didn't get back up. The mech was fast really, but his armor didn't protect him much one good hit with her mace caused the mech to crumple in on himself. Shadow was finishing up with the femme, Flame won her part now it was Shadow's turn.

Shadow allowed the femme to get up, it wasn't fun at all really, the match was too easy she was expecting a bit more from them but there was nothing she could really do about it. The femme grabbed her sword swing it with practice ease but with the hits she took from Flamewar it was clear that she was exhausted. With an elegant twirl, she knock the sword out her servos before place the tip of her spear to the femmes throat. There was nothing the femme could do to get out of this, she knew she was beat so she throw her shield to the floor giving a clear sign that she has given up.

The crowd started to chant their names, Flame started laughing, pulling Shadow into a hug, another win for them. Showing everyone that they are a team and they are unstoppable, once again they waved to the crowd before walking off, leaving the mech and femme behind to pick themselves up.

"They didn't put up a good fight."

Of course Shadow didn't like the match, but they did have them on defense for a while, it was rare for someone to do that to them. Nonetheless they won their match, Flame was satisfied that she was able to blow off some steam now she just wanted to go to a club to have some fun. Though she wasn't going to miss Megatron's match.

They barely entered the hallway when Lightrunner started scanning them to see if they need any medical attention. Flame didn't needed, she has a few dents but those aren't serious just a quick buff will get them out. Shadow didn't have any injuries whatsoever, Light seemed pleased by this and moved to allow Impactor and Megatron to move past them.

"Got your speech ready?"

"Always."

"Good, you'll need to impress them."

The crowd fell silent, waiting in anticipation for Nitro to announce Megatron and Impactor, their fights were always brutal.

"Flamewar and Shadowcrest are our best duo femme gladiators but now it is time for out best mechs! Put your servos together because here are our leading champions Megatron and Impactor!"

It was quite funny really, Megatron can't stand Impactor at times, and yet they are the best duo team. Megatron was the champion for the mech division, Shadow being champion for the femmes however duo they rank second. Megatron never goes easy on a bot, no matter what, its this that makes everyone come.

Megatron was the first to take a swing at his yellow opponent, he was a big mech that gave him the upper servo, nothing else around him matter. He was focused, he needed to keep focus, analyzing to find a weak point somewhere. It didn't take long for him to find it, the mech didn't favor his left side, so quickly he dodge one more punch. He quickly went for the mech left side, punching him hard, the mech fell to his knees. Trying to regain his barings, Megatron pulled out his sword to go for the mech's arm, rendering it useless.

The mech seemed to notice this, quickly rolling away from the attack, he brought out his own weapon which was a standard sword. Nothing special about it, the two of them ran towards each other, their swords clashing sending sparks flying. Megatron clearly had the upper servo due to his strength but the mech was not going to give up. He had to admit this mech was good, young but really good.

Megatron quickly kicked the mech away, going after him, suddenly he felt something coming to him. He moved to the side, to find the other opponent had charged at him, the red mech was standing up with his shield making sure he was blocking his partner. Megatron was intrigued, he could hear Impactor cursing up a storm as he made his way to his side. Somehow the red one was able to get a good hit on Impactor, energon was leaking from the side of his helm.

"Let's end this Megatron, too bad it isn't a death match I want my revenge."

He nodded in agreement, raising his sword, he charged for the red one while Impactor went for the yellow one. Megatron realized their fighting style, they yello mech was straightforward his partner was more creative with his dodge and attacks. However again they are still quite young, strong but young maybe with a bit more experience they might go far.

Although this match has to end, it was getting long and boring really. Impactor already had the yellow mech down, the red one wasn't going down but it didn't matter Megatron raised his sword and stabbed it through the mech's leg. It wasn't deep to cause much damage but it would take a while to heal.

The crowd was calling for more energon but he wouldn't do that, this was his chance to get his people to listen to them. He walked towards the middle, here he would make his speech, the crowd started to quiet down.

"Citizens of Kaon! I come to you in a time of need! The Council of Iacon have turned down our pleas for help. They have decided to ignore us however we will not let this happen. They will have to hear our voice and decide. Why must we suffer for their pleasure, are we not Cybertronians? Shouldn't we all be equal to the rest of them, no longer must we live like this, we need them to listen to us and they will. With your help, more and more are joining the cause and this this we can make a difference for a better future for all! (Could be better)

The crowd was cheering for Megatron, he bowed before walking back with Impactor at tow. He knew there were others from different city-states so hopefully they will tell others to rise up and join the cause to make things better. Nano was clapping like an glitch that he is, "bravo on another impressive speech Meggsy!"

"I have to admit, this one was your best one yet," Light said as he worked on Impactor's helm wound, Shadow and Soundwave nodded in agreement. He knew a reason why Soundwave was here because of his speeches so if this was his best one it would be a matter of time for more to come.

This would conclude the event, together all of them made their way to the lounge where the gladiators have already started the party, if not most would have gone out to enjoy a club. Though they couldn't join them just yet, leaving Flame, Cross, Drixco and Impactor at the lounge, the five of them made their way up to Nitro's office. Where their guest were waiting for them.

Nano was really curious as to who they were, he has asked Soundwave about it but he hasn't said anything. "Is there anything you can tell us about them?"

Shadow shrugged, "don't be rude, really I've told them about you so they know what to expect but in case."

She typed in the passcode into the door, allowing them entry, what they didn't account for were three seekers to be sitting on the couches, happily talking amongst themselves. Shadow walked over to them and gently ran a digit over one of the seekers wings, that baffled Megatron near the point that he would have crashed. From what he knows, seekers do not allow others to touch their wings, only family, trine or bondmate are allowed to. The tri-colored mech turned around with a smile on his face, hugging her to congratulate her on her match, the other two were also congratulating her. The purple seeker was describing how amazing her match was and that he was scared for a moment that she would lose but he had faith in her.

"Thank you though I'm sure you would like to meet Megatron."

On that Megatron walked forward, keeping a bit of distance between them to be sure considering the purple and blue mechs tensed up when he did. Nano was in deep awe that they were here, seekers don't normally leave Vos unless for reasons.

"Yes, thank you Megatron for allowing us to meet with you, however we are at limited time so I would like to start this meet shall we?" The tri-colored mech remained sitting while the other two stood up to stand behind him, clearly they were his trine. Shadow sat down next him, motioning for the rest to sit.

Taking a seat right in front of the seeker, Megatron had to admit he was quite beautiful, all seekers are but there was something about this one that he couldn't put a digit on. "Of course, forgive us that the event went longer than necessary but we are glad that you are here. Shadowcrest here told us about your decision to join us and I will have to be honest, I couldn't fathom that you would be seekers."

"I agree with what you all wish to fight for, for you see Megatron I have 'some' power in Vos and so I meet with the Council often. I know how they are and a youngling can see how corrupt the system is. What they are doing is wrong and I would like to help." The seeker pulled out a datapad from his subspace, giving it to Megatron with a delicate servo, "this is a list of mechs and femmes that you need to keep an optic on, I do not know what is going on but it does not bode well and I fear that Vos will be next."

Megatron took the datapad, not yet looking at the names, he would look at them afterwards with the help of Soundwave. "So you joined us to put an end to their corruption?"

"In a way, I will be supplying you really, I can't help you publicly until I make it public, it may take awhile, I need to know if i can trust you with this Megatron. The only one I trust is Shadowcrest so if she trust you then so can I. I need to be kept a secret from all of you."

"You have our word that your secret will be safe with us, this we vow," Megatron placed a servo over his spark, the other followed suit. The seeker was pleased with this, "Thank you, Megatron I can see why Shadow hold deep regards to you, she hardly does." Shadow nudged him a bit, "you have nothing to fear."

"I should trust you more often."

"If I may interrupt, Shadow hasn't told us who you are, are you allowed to tell us, I would like a designation to our new ally."

The seeker shared a quick glance to his trine, and to Shadow who shrugged, more than likely giving him the option. "Yes it's quite rude of me, I know who you all are and yet you don't, this is my trinemates; Thundercracker and Skywarp." Pointing to the blue and purple seekers respectively. "As for myself, this is why you must keep it a secret, I am Starscream, King of Vos."

Nano made a really loud gasp off to his right, Megatron was sure he was gaping at the mech trying to comprehend the words that came out of the seeker-no the King of Vos! Light was the first to break the silence, point a digit at Shadow, "How in Primus' name do you know the King of Vos!?"

Shadow smiled at him, place a servo on the king's servo, "we are lover he and I," Megatron was sure he let out a questionable noise. Skywarp started laughing at that, Starscream also laughed but shook his helm, "stop it you, no we are not lovers, Shadow is a good friend of mine for she saved my life back when I was a youngling. She is an honored guest in Vos and is treated with respect."

Megatron would have believed them being lovers, but this Shadow saving the king's life was far fetched! Again he really wonders how she knows all her contacts! Light was quickly asking questions as to how, why and when, "It's a long story Light, dont worry i'll explain more on it later but right now Starscream has to go back to Vos before the guards find him missing."

"Scrap it is getting late, we will have to go," Skywarp whined at this and Thundercracker slapped him upside the helm, "We will need to leave now, the patrol will be arriving soon."

Quickly he stood up, not knowing what to do, either to bow or escort them out, Starscream came close to him, "remember what I said Megatron, I see you as a good leader but i will ask you to me a secret." Megatron nodded dumbly, realizing how close the king was to him, Starscream nodded, once again pleased with it. "Thank you for trusting us your highness."

Shadow hugged the three seekers, going to stand next to her twin, with that the two seekers grabbed on to Skywarp before disappearing with a purple flash. It was silent after that, no one daring to make a sound really, he could feel Light turning to his sister with his servos on his hips he demanded how it was possible.

She let out a sigh, "it's a long story, Light, my….he was invited to Vos for a meeting with the former king, Solarwind, he took me along there I met Starscream. After some time we grew close and I saved his life during a siege in the Kingdom." Megatron knew that Shadow had a -master, she never gave a name nor does she want to talk about what happened when she was a youngling. Light knows nothing that happened during that time since he was in a medically induced coma because of an terminal virus he had, Shadow only said a bit but nothing more than that, this was new information.

"Oh I'm sorry Shadow I-" Shadow shook her helm, she grabbed his servos, "not your fault Light, we already talked about this." Light wasn't so sure really, he has this guilt in him that he is sure his twin feels and she always sends comforting wave through their sibling bond. Still though, he wants to know what happened during then, all he knows was that Shadow helped him escape and she returned back him after ten vorns.

The feeling was ruined when Nitro walked in with a few femmes right behind him, now this they did not want to see. Leaving the office, Nanoscope and Lightrunner were going off to meet with Hook and the others over at a club down the street which is really popular. Megatron was going off to go drink with his old mining buddies. Shadow and Soundwave decided to go walk around the arena, allowing Rumble and Frenzy to stretch their legs. Soundwave allowed them out of his chest, immediately the both of them started to run around their pedes and going up and down the stands. Thankfully there was no one left just a few stragglers but they were keeping their distance.

Ravage, Umbra and Laserbeak were keeping a close optice on them, allow him and Shadow to relax a bit, "they are getting stronger everyday, glad they are getting used to being with you."

Soundwave was glad too, he was worried that the twins will reject the cassette bond he has with Ravage and Laserbeak, if they didn't accept it they wouldn't really have a chance to survive. Thankfully they did and now they are a part of his cassettes, Shadow was also good help, when Soundwave is busy she is there with them making sure they are comfortable. She was the one that found them, from what she told him was they were out on the street, their carrier nowhere to be found.

"Things are changing Soundwave, and yet I don't know if it's good or bad."

Soundwave had to agree with her, things were getting intense with everything that is going on, he was already busy with new data coming in from all over Cybertron. He has intel coming from Iacon due to Shockwave and Betastrike now with Starscream it will be a lot more workload. More are revolting against the Council, the Senate is silent but more than likely they are also going against. From what he knows, there are protests going on in a few city-states, as well as riots but those are minimals, enforcers have been sent to calm them down however as time goes on it would be a matter of time they get out of control.

"We will have to adapt in order to make it good."

Shadow snorted, "you sound like Shockwave, he wants Cybertron to move forward with new tech and what not. Reasons why he's hard at work with his inventions and experiments, now with Nano, both are trying their hardest. Though I wonder what they are actually working on."

"How did you meet Shockwave?" He has wondered about this for a while, since Megatron told him about the senator. "I know one of his assistance, she left a project she was working on and went to work for Shockwave. I went to go see her one last time and came into contact with Shockwave. I did him a favor and now he is doing me a favor."

Interesting really, "you have a lot of friends with great power," Soundwave looked over when he heard a small cry come from Frenzy, it would seem Rumble tackled his brother but they were already up and running around nothing to worry about it. "Its best that you do."

"Glad that I have you then."

"Flattery will get you somewhere, but don't worry I'll handle the dirty things, always have."

Now that he knew was cryptic he had a few idea of what she meant however Shadow is a very closed off femme, making allegations would close her off even more. He has the ability to "read" the CPU and processors of others however he cannot read anything off of her, her firewalls are very strong not even he can get through.

"I'll help," he has is own agendas but he can spare time to help, Shadow looked at him with a sad smile, "thanks I'll keep that in mind."

end of chapter 3

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