Chapter 3
Concerns
Everything was going as Optimus thought; Starscream was a really nice sparkling nothing like when he was an adult. His soldiers greeted them and Starscream greeted them back in a good way, he was very educated which was surprising. Some of his fellow soldiers didn't like the idea of having a "Decepticon" in their base, but Optimus had to remind them that Starscream was only a sparkling who doesn't have any bad intentions towards them. They stayed calm, of course. They trusted him… Starscream's recharge wasn't that peaceful, Optimus had to wake him up, Starscream woke up with a jump and then he started to cry on Prime's shoulder, telling that on his nightmare someone was beating him until he bleed. But, since then Starscream could sleep.
They were on the Rec room talking with Spike, Ironhide was talking non stop telling them that the weapon specialist was active, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker were standing on a corner looking suspiciously at Starscream who was with Bumblebee, the two younglings were now friends, Optimus chuckled when Bumblebee met Star, the yellow Mech wanted to carry him and to "play" with him, but apparently Starscream was more interested on learning, Optimus wasn't surprised. He knew that Starscream was a scientist before the war, Skyfire was as well a scientist and his best friend but the big shuttle had an accident on the ice that made Starscream's brilliant future change.
"So, what do you want do now?" Bumblebee asked at the little Mech. "Why don't we go to the park?"
Starscream frowned; he didn't know what was a "park".
"Park?" He repeated. "What's a park?"
"You don't know what is a park?" Bumblebee answered astonished. "Is somewhere where humans kids go! It's fun…well for human children…I don't think it would be a good idea, thought"
"Remember that he's a sparkling Bumblebee, so patience would be needed…"Optimus added. "And indeed it wouldn't be a good idea on taking Star to the park"
Bumblebee frowned at the new nickname of Starscream, he had tried once to call him "Star" as well but he didn't respond, so he called him by his full name. But, he was surprised that he did respond to Optimus. Starscream became closer to Optimus than the others, the little seeker trusted Optimus even if he was an Autobot but he didn't care, they didn't want him to recognize them but, the only Mech who he recognized was Prime, they had to introduce themselves again, even Skyfire; the shuttle felt awful when he found out that Starscream didn't knew him. It was like if they had first met…
"Star huh?" Ironhide crossed his arms. "Yer think that that kid would harm us?"
"I don't think so, Ironhide" Jazz answered. "He's just a sparkling! Just look at him!
Ironhide shrugged it off; he still didn't trust that seeker…He didn't dare to soft to him. He was the Decepticon second in command; he didn't care if he was a sparkling. Huffing he glared at Stasrcream when he looked at him, threating him, making the poor little seeker flinch.
"Ha…think of the horrible things he had done to us…"Ironhide continued. "Yer being fool"
Starscream was speechless, why was the red Mech angry with him? He sounded so upset, he looked at Optimus who was frowning he wondered if he was saying the true, but instead on continue playing he listened to Ironhide.
"He's insane a maniac sparkles Decepticon," He continued. "It's a miracle that Primus decided to erase his memories"
"Ironhide!" Optimus said stunned by the harsh word of the soldier. "Please, don't…."
"What? It's true!" Ironhide argued. "One day he shot you, then he started to hit Bumblebee!" The atmosphere became tense and quiet as the red Mech argued, every Mech that were on the Rec room listened even Starscream…
"Even if he's a sparkling he's the worst Mech I've met!"
Starscream sniffed hiding his sadness by reading the little data Pad that Optimus had given to him, yet he still wanted to listen Ironhide.
"He may be a sparkling…but what will happen when he becomes adult again?" Ironhide frowned still glaring at Starscream. "He will go back with Megatron, do plans to attack us and will laugh at our faces."
Optimus let out a breath of irritation; Ironhide did not know what happened to Starscream yesterday, when they were arguing by his supposed important Data Pad. He must stop Ironhide before he hurts more Starscream with his words. So, he walked forward so Starscream could be behind him.
"Ironhide, let's not think about the future right now." Optimus intervened. "We should worry about our present, Starscream will be a good Mech."
The weapon specialist huffed in return not caring if that was disrespectful, he wasn't going to compassionate with a Decepticon.
Optimus may be his leader but he has to understand that Starscream is a Decepticon who works for Megatron as his SIC, there was no way he will open up for "Star".
Starscream couldn't do much but to stare with a sad expression as Ironhide talked, how did he knew him if he just met him yesterday? He supposed that no one appeared displeased by his arrival, but it seemed he was wrong…again. He couldn't take it anymore he has been bearing pain for so long that he tried to control.
"Stop judging me!" Starscream screamed with frustration. "I don't know what are you referring about me being an adult…I don't remember anything, I know little from this Megatron…." And as he said that he left ignoring Bumblebee.
Optimus closed his optics not liking the seeker's pain he did understand him, but he was stunned. Starscream sounded different not like a sparkling anymore and when he saw him leave he didn't hesitate by following him but before that he glared at Ironhide, looking everywhere he found Starscream sitting outside watching the sky. Prime stood behind him, as the seeker was cross-legged.
"What did he meant about me being an adult before?" He asked innocently.
Optimus sighed, "He didn't meant that, Starscream"
Starscream squinted his optics not looking convinced.
"I'm sure he did" Starscream breathed. "Whatever I've done to upset you guys…. I'm sorry."
Optimus was commoved.
"You're forgiven…"He answered. "But, we shouldn't worry about that...I'm pretty sure you will like to live here"
"I already do…"
The rest of the day was quiet; it was expected since Ironhide argued with Starscream. Bumblebee waited for Optimus and Starscream in the entrance of the Ark, the young scout was worried of Starscream that he didn't talk to any other soldier. He rushed towards Starscream and held him up nearly hugging him.
"Are you okay?" Bumblebee asked. "Don't pay attention to Ironhide, sometimes he can be hateful"
"I'm okay, thank you"
Optimus nodded to Bumblebee as he walked to his office, the mini Autobot took Starscream to another place that wasn't crowded.
Apparently, Bumblebee was the only Mech that Optimus could lay on for now; with a sight he entered to his office and watched the sun set with curiosity. In Cybertron they didn't had beautiful sceneries like this they did have dawns and sunsets but not with such sceneries. He loved it, it showed the beauty of the planet and it was a peaceful time. He stood there until Ratchet walked in.
"Sometimes, I wonder how you can be calm in hard and complicated situations." The medic added.
"I wondered that myself too, earlier…"
The medic nodded.
"What happened this morning?"
"Ironhide started to insult and argue with Starscream." The Prime explained. "He said so many things that I don't want to repeat."
"I understand."
They stayed quiet for a moment, but Optimus couldn't stop himself from thinking what Starscream said…"What did he meant about me being an adult?" "Whatever I've done to upset you guys, I'm sorry". The leader closed his fist, and sighed.
"Starscream acted like if he was an adult…he talked freely and not all sparklings can do that"
"He is smart, Prime". Ratchet answered. "He studied at the science academy in a young age…what did you expect? A silly little sparkling that can only crawl?"
"No." Optimus was taken aback by the answers of his friend. "I didn't".
Ratchet frowned and crossed his arms.
"You didn't know about Starscream life before the war? Huh?"
Optimus gave up and shook his head, embarrassed.
"You can ask Skyfire...if you want more details"
"I will, thanks"
Ratchet nodded and walked away leaving a surprised Prime on his office
"That was unexpected..." Optimus murmured.
With a small look of his windows the Prime went to his quarters where a small form waited him on his berth. Starscream was curled with his arm on his cheek.
"So peaceful." Prime smiled behind his mask.
With nothing else to do he recharged as well.
Thank you, as said in the 1st chapter transformers belongs to Hasbro.
