Megatron stared out the window of his ship, he couldn't get the beautiful femme off his mind. She resembled SilverStorm, perhaps that is what drew is attention so avidly. He slowly moved to the ships console, something about the femme seemed all to familiar though, perhaps they had met before. She did seem to know him, she acted as much. Megatron kept his distant star as StarScream walked by the command center, catching Megatrons look in passing. StarScream continued walking as KnockOut approached him. "It would seem our master has gotten stars in his eyes." StarScream quipped with a smirk. KnockOut nodded, "Yes I noticed, though I can imagine who the luckily femme is." StarScream put his hand to his chin, "It would just happen KnockOut that I do."
Optimus snuck carefully out to the command center, he needed time, time to himself. He need air and no one else around. He opened the ground bridge looking around him to make certain that no one was watching. Quietly and quickly slipping through the ground bridge.
SilverStorm peaked around the corner as the ground bridge opened. She shook her head as Optimus snuck through. Quickly SilverStorm ran for the ground bridge before it closed, sneaking her way behind him. Making sure to keep a proper distance, so as not to caught.
Optimus wondered through the woods, the gentle night breeze blew through the trees, crickets and hoot owls echoed through the night. Optimus looked up at the sky, no moon was present making the stars shine brighter then ever. He smiled to himself as he gracefully walked through a meadow, he sat down admist the tall grass as it gently blew in the wind. Closing his eyes he breathed in the wind. SilverStorm smirked as she hid behind a tree at the edge of the meadow. Optimus finally looked peaceful, after these past weeks she had grown increasingly concerned for him. Now here in the middle of the night Optimus sat in a meadow and his face was happy, a smile spread wide across his face.
Optimus listened to the chorus of the crickets, such peace he was feeling. Suddenly over head an engine was heard, a jet. His tranquility was broken as he looked to the sky.
SilverStorm gasped as she looked up, StarScream!? She looked to the middle of the meadow as she ran to Optimus. She ran for Optimus, whose back was turned to her as he stared at the seeker. "StarScream?" Optimus took a defensive stance as SilverStorm appeared at his side. "I'm here." She whispered to him. Optimus looked at her with surprise, "I did not know you where here." SilverStorm eyed him, "You aren't as quiet as you think." StarScream strutted toward them, "SilverStorm, you and your friend would do well to stand down." SilverStorm scoffed, "Like we would listen to you." StarScream stopped, "actually I came to speak to your friend." He turned his attention to Optimus. "Megatron has been thinking of you, he wishes to know your name." Optimus gulped, "oh Primus." He breathed. SilverStorm glared her eyes, "That is none of Megatrons business." She began to power of her fists when suddenly the world fell black. Optimus helped as SilverStorm fell to the ground in a crumpled heap next to him. He turned to see KnockOut with his shocking stick standing over her with a mischievous smirk. "Whoops." He shrugged aiming the stick at Optimus. Optimus backed up slightly knocking into StarScream. "What do you want?" He gulped. StarScream grabbed his wrist which insured a fight. KnockOut reached over and shocked him, Optimus fell the ground next to SilverStorm a groan escaped him as he blacked out.
Optimus makes coming back around, his vision adjusted as he slowly pushed himself into a sitting position. "SilverStorm?" He blinked looking around the darkened room. A small dim light gave some vision to the small metal room. Optimus tried to stand but insistently fell back to the ground as the chains linked to his hands were tied to the ground.
SilverStorm glared as Megatron walked around her like a cat. "I ask you one more time, what is her name?" SilverStorm sighed, yawning with boredom. Megatron backhanded her sending her flying to the ground. She growled as the vehicons picked her up and put her back in her seat. "I recommend you talk!" SilverStorm shook her head, in defiance. Megatron waved his hand angrily as SilverStorm was then escorted back to the cell. Optimus looked at her as she was placed in the room and chained to the floor. "You got us in some hot water." She glances at Optimus. Optimus looked down at the chains. "I just needed some air." SilverStorm sighed, "Well you better hope we can find a way to get out of here." Optimus looked up at the corners, three cameras were pointed at them. "SilverStorm." He pointed up to the cameras in the corners. SilverStorm slumped down, "Best we watch what we say." She whispered.
Megatron stared into the cameras, "You've done well StarScream." StarScream bowed, "I live to serve Lord Megatron." Megatron sighed, "I must know her name." Megatron turned leaving the crew to their work as he entered the cell. Optimus's gasped slightly, his nightmare coming back to him. "Primus no!" He wiggled back to the end of his chain, a look of pure terror streaked his face. SilverStorm felt her spark beat pick up looking at Optimus. He was terrified, something she had not seen in eons. "Leave hi...her alone!" She hollered at Megatron. Megatron didn't even look at her as he stood in front of Optimus. "You have captured my attention, tell me your name and you can say your friend here further pain." SilverStorm breathed a little heavy, the nerve of him she thought angrily pulling at her chains. Optimus's spark rate was too high, his chest was pounding. Megatron stepped forward placing his hand on Optimus's face. "Your beauty is unmeasured." Optimus cringed, "please leave me alone." He quivered, a shiver running up his back. Megatron clutched Optimus's throat. Optimus choked, names flying through his mind. He had to come up with a name, "Terica!" He managed. Megatron released his throat, "interesting." Megatron left, not another word was spoken. Optimus rubbed his throat, coughing slightly. SilverStorm shook her head, "Terica?" She looked at him quizzically. Optimus nodded. "Terica Wild." He eyes her, SilverStorm made an ooh face. She shook her head, Terica Wild indeed. A cybertronian author, dead long before the war. Not known to many. She shook her head again, only Optimus.
Megatron typed the name into database, growling when the name appeared. "She is resilient to my advances." He stares at the screen. He would turn her to the Decepticon cause, if it was the last thing he did.
SilverStorm waited till nightfall when she hoped most of not all the cons were asleep for the night. "Hey." She whispered Optimus blinked wearily up at her. SilverStorm made her way over as far as she could. Whispering in a low hush tone as Optimus got as close as possible to her. "Look next time Megatron comes in here, maybe try not to look to terrified."
Optimus sighed, "I should probably tell you a dre...nightmare I had." SilverStorm listened patiently as Optimus told her his dream. SilverStorm's eyes were wide with horror and her mouth curled in a smile of humor. "Okay, besides that being disturbing and funny. You need to be confident." Optimus looked at her confused, SilverStorm sighed. "Look I went out with Megatron remember. I know how to act around him. He likes a girl with confidence, obviously." She smirked at herself. Optimus rolled his eyes, "confidence?" SilverStorm nodded, "Confidence and self assurance." She looked around, "I have a... sick feeling he is going to end up showing you are the ship. Megatron likes to gloat, specially to a girl." Optimus gulped, "Primus no." He lowered his head. SilverStorm smiled, "Just remember, Megatron May be a scoundrel but he's not without honor." Optimus shivered, "please do not frightened me more." Optimus sat back up against the wall. Dreading what the morning would bring.
Morning dawned on the ship, SilverStorm was fast asleep while Optimus has never closed an eye all night. Every creak in the ship made him jump. Megatron would come any minute, he could feel it in his gut. The words his sister spoke rang in his head. He thought all night, should he tell Megatron who is really was. Optimus had dismissed the idea, right now Megatrons...admiration for him was the only thing keeping the two alive.
A loud creak in metal alert Optimus to what he had been feeling was to come, came. Megatron stepped into the dim lighted room, waking SilverStorm as Optimus tried to slow his spark rate and not show fear in his eyes. SilverStorm sat up watching Megatrons movement. Megatron reached down unchaining Optimus. Optimus rubbed his wrists as the chains fell off. Megatron reached down offering his hand, "allow me to show you my ship." SilverStorm nodded when Optimus looked at her. Optimus placed his hand in Megatrons, a shiver running down his back as his hand made contact with Megatrons. Megatron pulled up slightly, helping Optimus to stand. Optimus looked up at Megatron as he stepped to the side offering him passage first. Optimus gulped walking out in front of Megatron as the two exited the cell.
"And this is our weapons vault." Optimus looked around the vault. Massive cannons were torn apart. "Looks to more of a work shop." Megatron chuckles slightly, "Yes, the Autobot's have made quick work of our weapons." Optimus sighed, "they merely defend themselves against you." He glared at Megatron. Megatron reached for his hand, Optimus stepped back moving his hands behind his back. "I have no feelings toward you." Megatron smirked evilly. "Perhaps I can change your mind." Megatron flicked his fingers as StarScream drug SilverStorm into the vault. Optimus gasped, "what are you doing?" Megatron walked over grabbing SilverStorms throat. "She will remain unharmed, only if you choose to join forces with me."
Optimus was taken back, SilverStorm choked. "No, she will never join you." Optimus ran to Megatron grabbing his arm. "No please don't hurt her!" Fear coursing through him. SilverStorm breathed in as Megatron released her neck. Optimus next to her, "are you ok?" SilverStorm shook her head, "Don't fall for his threats, once he has you I'm as good as dead." Megatron laughed, "How well you know me SilverStorm." SilverStorm nodded, "I know you too well." SilverStorm felt StarScreams grip loosen on quickly jerking her hands free and running to Megatron. Megatron was taken off guard as SilverStorm jumped up wrapping her legs around his waist and kissing him. Megatron almost fell as the femme threw herself on him, he was taken even more by surprise as she kissed him. Optimus stood wide eyed as SilverStorm ran her hands along Megatrons back and helm, kissing him far longer then he liked. She leaned back with a sigh licking her lips, "think she can kiss you like that?" SilverStorms eyes were inches from Megatrons. "I know what you like and how you like it." She whispered into his ear. Optimus cringed, his face twisted as Megatron placed SilverStorm on the ground. "Very well, what is your bargain?" SilverStorm looked to Optimus a said look across her face. "Release her and I will remain with you." Megatron looked to Optimus, and back at SilverStorm. "You can't hold a candle to her beauty but as you said, your knowledge of my ways makes you more appealing!" SilverStorm shuddered, "I want to personally see her let off this ship and my people pick her up." Megatron stared at her for a moment of silence. "Very well." StarScream grabbed Optimus escorting him to the flight deck of the ship as it landed. SilverStorm stood next to Megatron as a green vortex opened, Bulkhead and Arcee emerged. "SilverStorm?" They questioned as StarScream threw Optimus at them. Optimus grunted hitting the ground and pushed himself back up. SilverStorm shook her head as Optimus made an attack gesture. He noticed Megatrons sword resting on her back, should he make a move he would kill her. SilverStorm hollered to them. "Go!" Tears gently fell down her face as the bridge closed and Optimus disappeared from her sight.
SilverStorm sat in the cell, her knees brought close to her chest as she sobbed loudly. She had just traded her self for the life of her brother, a trade she did not regret. What she regretted was not getting to hug him goodbye. She laid her head against the wall, she would never see him again. She would die before Megatron would touch her. She sniffled as the door opened and StarScream entered, "Lord Megatron wants to see you." SilverStorm stood up following the seeker to Megatron, her plan was in motion.
Optimus could barely breathe let alone concentrate. "We must find her!" Ratchet looked up at him from his work, "Optimus I have all the scanners searching for hers or the decepticon signals. There is nothing more we can do. Now I need to get back to work, we need you back at your full power." Optimus was frustrated, frustrated with himself. How could he have let SilverStorm sell herself that way? What kind of brother was he? He stared at the monitors blinking as the scanners ran, the images flashed back before his eyes. SilverStorm actually kissed him, he cringed remembering Megatrons hands placed on her hips, the look of satisfaction in his eyes as his sister ran her hands along his helm. Optimus shuddered visibly, "You ok?" Bumblebee chirped. Optimus shook his head, "This is my fault, if I would have just been content with being here and not had to go out, she would be here." Arcee laid a hand on the sleek shoulder, "she did what she did, she made her own choice. You can't blame yourself!" Optimus lowered his head how could he not blame himself. Optimus felt strength rise within him, no more hiding Megatron would know who he was, he was going to take Megatron down regardless of his present form.
