You guys are so going to hate me for this chapter! I'm sorry but I had to!!
BTW I will be taking a few characters from the time of Galvatron because I really want them in this story, I wont put in the sweeps or Cyclonus though . . never really liked them! * Turns away and sniggers " Bunny helmed 'con"*
The Poll: So far nobody wants to see things from the arks perspective . . . . It's all right I'm not upset or anything . . . . *sniff* There is one maybe though . . .* Eyes obtain a sparkle of hope*. Not that I have a plan or anything I just want to make you guys feel bad . . . . .( And confused but you guys don't know that!)
Saberfrost: Yes Confused! That's how I want you to be!! * insert evil laugh here!*
HighxOnxCrack: Trust me, long reviews are welcomed!! That you very much for all the nice things you said. I will try to make my sentences an easier read but I am slightly dyslexic (I think that's how you spell it . . .) and my sentences make perfect sense to me even if they make no sense at all. My spelling is terrible but I have a spell check on my internet so that solves that and you don't have to put up with weird words . . . You do not sound obnoxious at all. I need criticism if I want to improve on my writing abilities so fire away . . . . I think *puts a thinking expression on* So you like the fact that Megzy admits his love for Screamer! Interesting . . . but what you really need to ask is if Screamer feels the same . . . Let me inform you . . . . in a later chapter! :p! * Smiles innocently*
grimmlock47: You are still meant to be confused about the voices in Chp 2! I'm evil okay! It's in my job description!. You are leaving for a week . . . . . how could you! that is . . . that is just despicable! Absolutely terrible! How could you! . . . . . wait I already said that . . . .Ah WHY! Tell me! Wait . . . . why am I giving out again . . .? Lol! Have fun! * Narrows eyes dangerously at your retreating back!*
" Something has happened!"
" What is it sister? For good or for worse?"
" For the worst I'm afraid."
" Where is our brother?"
" He was upset. He dose not want to be part of . . . . . your plans"
" Neither do you sister!"
" And you already know why! This is not fair! It was never a fair task! And you know it!"
" What choice does he have? He must do it!"
" Everyone has a choice . . . even you brother . . "
" NO! No one has a choice! Why don't you understand that?"
" Why don't you understand that this could break him? We could lose our beloved brother forever."
Silence . . . .
" Why do you hate him so . .?"
" Because I . . . . . . he has always been the stronger . . . .I don't want to hate him . . . .I want to love him like you sister, I swear by the will of Primus I do . . . .but I can't because he is the reason my life was ruined! I will make him pay for it!"
Three weeks later . . . Afternoon.
Starscream stormed down the Nemesis corridors. He burst through the command centre doors, optics locked onto their target and he raised his Null Rays. They met their mark and the Silver Tyrant growled in pain as he stumbled backwards.
" Starscream how dare you! Seize him!" He bellowed as Soundwave ran to his side.
Blitzwing and Astrotrain jumped for the Air Commander, but with surprising speed, he leapt out of their way, shooting both in the chassies. The triple changers collapsed in an unconscious heap.
" I have had enough of this Megatron!" The Seeker screeched when suddenly he doubled over and gasped. With a cry of outrage the Seeker charged towards the underwater exit and, without closing the air lock, opened the gate. Water flooded the command centre as the Seeker managed to escape the rush of water and propel himself out of the door.
" Close the Door!" Brawl yelled!
Wildrider leapt to action and hit the panel beside the door. The door struggled to close but with a loud groan it clicked shut. Nobody moved till the water had settled before they began to mutter words and curses at their senior officer.
Starscream broke the surface of the water and proceeded to speed away in his jet mode. What happened, this device was not supposed to do that! He checked his internal systems to make sure that the malfunctioning device had done no damage. When he was sure he was a hundred percent functional and far enough away from the Decepticon base he disabled the device.
Starscream's paint job transformed into the dark colours of black and blue and his alt mode shifted slightly to allow wings to become perpendicular to his body at a 45 degree angle instead of the familiar 90 degree angle.
The new jet landed gently in an abandoned warehouse and transformed. His black helm turned as bright red optics scanned his surroundings. His blue faceplate was drawn in a frown. His black and blue wings tremble in naked anger. He brought a blue servo to the side of his helm.
" I have failed! He still lives! However the other one has been taken care of for the time being."
Megatron paced to and fro before his throne. All optics followed him. Hook shifted near by, anxious to tend to the severe burns on his leader's chassies. Thundercracker and Skywarp looked stunned. They had barely uttered a word since their Trine Leader had taken off. They stood side by side looking completely dazed and confused.
Megatron could feel his anger . . . . . and his misery . . . .take control of him. Starscream had just come in and shot him and this time it actually hurt. His aim had been direct and accurate. It had hit him just above the Spark chamber. Keeping an angered expression he couldn't help but feel helpless. He really wanted to be with Starscream, for Starscream to be at his side as his Bondmate. But it was obvious that the Seeker had different feelings. To show his feelings for Starscream could be his downfall. He felt a swift mental probe and realized that he was pacing a hole in the command centre. The troops followed his every step with enraged optics, a rage directed at Starscream for his attempt to take over once again.
" Find him!" Megatron hissed as he turned to Soundwave. " Get Lazerbeak, Ratbat and Buzzsaw out there now!"
Soundwave ejected the Cassetticons and strolled over to the control panel. He raised the tower to allow them access to the air then lowered the tower once more to be submerged by the dark blue depths of the sea. The other Decepticons proceeded to check other screens and control panels to search for their missing Air Commander. They were silent.
" Soundwave follow me to my quarters!" Megatron hissed before exiting, not even checking to see if his TIC was following. Hook did though
" Sir! You need medical attention." He stated.
" Not now Hook! Return to the Medbay! I will be there later!"
" Yes sir!" Hook scurried away down a separate corridor when one showed up. Megatron could hear Soundwave's pedfalls following behind him.
Upon entering his quarters, Megatron swiftly grabbed an energon cube from the cabinet. He realized, as he lifted the cube to his mouth, that his servos were shaking. He placed the cube down on his desk without tasting a drop.
" The Little fool!" His hissed through closed dentals. " What was he thinking?"
" Observation: That was not Starscream's normal approach."
Megatron had completely forgotten about Soundwave, however he didn't broadcast his moment of surprise.
" Explain."
" Starscream: Normally boasts or draws attention before he fires."
Megatron sifted through memory files to find the tape deck to be correct. Starscream had always drawn attention to himself before he attacked, even when he was aiming at Megastron's back, it was always obvious when he would strike. A stray thought crossed his processor but he shook his head in denial and dismissed it.
" That is correct." Soundwave shifted uneasily on his peds.
Megatron stared at him, completely confused. " What?"
Soundwave paused in his shifting to look at his leader properly. " It is correct to assume that Starscream never intended to succeed . . . ." Suddenly a black servo was wrapped around his neck, blood red optics glared down at him.
" Soundwave! I warned you before about listening to my thou .. . . . . . What did you say?" Megatron tilted his helm to the side, faceplate drawn in a frown.
Soundwave didn't get to reply as Megatron released him and began to pace. " He . . . never . . . . never intended to kill me?" He looked back to his third with an almost scared looking expression. He was confused, very confused. Why would Starscream even bother to attack him if it always ended up with him being beaten and humiliated. It was not logical!.
" Starscream: Seeking attention."
Megatron froze mid step. That didn't make sense either . . or did it? He felt something stir within him. Something he identified as hope.
Thundercracker and Skywarp had retreated to their shared quarters after they were kicked out of the control room. Skywarp had been totally silent which had unnerved some of the other mechs. Even Thundercracker had been quieter than usual. The others had become suspicious and had kicked them out. The pair slowly made their way back and then collapsed on their separate berths facing each other.
" Why does something feel so wrong?" Skywarp whispered " I . . . was that Starscream? It . . . . he . . . he promised that he wouldn't do another attempt for another few earth weeks . . but . . .he just . . ."
Thundercracker couldn't believe it either " I know Warp, but he has never gone back on his promises to us? It doesn't make sense!"
Thundercracker tried to think why Starscream would just attack like that, what had sparked it? They hadn't fought a battle for a week, Megatron had pretty much ignored Starscream for the week. Starscream had seemed content that morning when getting his energon ration. Thundercracker felt a stab of worry. Where did Starscream go? An image of his Trine Leader doubling over in pain replayed in his processor. Was he glitching? Thundercrack pushed against the Trine bond.
:: Starscream?:: Skywarp looked up at the blue Seeker, sensing the open bond, and followed his example
:: Screamer? Come on!::
No reply and . . . . . Thundercracker could feel panic beginning to contaminant his systems. There was nothing from Starscream's end of the bond. It was as if he didn't exist at all. No! This only happened when a Trine member offlined. No he had to be wrong! He must be having problems sensing his Leader because he is in some state of shock! Skywarp could probably feel Starscream as clear as day . . . .
" TC? Why can't I feel him?"
Thundercracker snapped his helm up to look at his wing mate. Only one thought circled around in his processor. Starscream was gone . . . . .
Soundwave left Megatron's quarters after being dismissed. He had been ordered to watch Starscream's Trine closely to find the location of the missing Air Commander. Said Air Commander was successfully dominating his thoughts. It was illogical for Starscream to make an attack like that. It didn't fit in with his style as he had pointed out to Megatron but that still didn't answer the question of why he had done it.
Thinking back, he couldn't remember why Starscream hadn't finished the job. He remembered the two triple changers failing in their attempt to grab him but then he had turned all attention to Megatron. He had Barely registered the Seeker's words but he had heard the cry of outrage. By the time he turned to see what was happening Starscream was already out the door with water storming in behind him. Had one of the others shot him? He would have to view the video recording of the incident later.
Upon entering The monitor room he took his seat and sat down. He entered the required code so he could see the Command centre. The two Seekers just helped pump out the water in a daze. They hadn't known of their Leaders plans! That was not normal, Starscream always warned them so that they could be prepared and act accordingly, to sneer and tease Starscream in his defeat and humiliation with the rest of the Decepticons. Soundwave had to praise Starscream, he was clever in the ways he protected his Trine, even if it meant sacrificing his own dignity.
He returned to reality when the other Decepticons turned on the pair of dazed Seekers and kicked them out of the Command Centre. He followed them through the corridors via surveillance cameras, all the way to their quarters. Neither spoke or even acknowledged when other mechs sneered at them, saying how they were going to become a two-mech Trine after this new stunt pulled by their leader.
They stepped into their quarters and sat down on their berths and just stared at each other.
" Why does something feel so wrong?" Soundwave could just about here the purple and black jet through the speakers. " I . . . was that Starscream? It . . . . he . . . he promised that he wouldn't do another attempt for another few earth weeks . . but . . .he just . . ."
" I know Warp, but he has never gone back on his promises to us? It doesn't make sense!" Thundercracker replied. This proved that they did have a very deep trust for one another . . . so why did Starscream risk that? A trust between each member of a Trine is one of their most prized possession. They would offline just save it if it was endangered.
There was silence and Soundwave guessed they were trying to contact their Leader through their Trine bond. He was proved correct as he watched them both zone out. He waited, watching as Thundercracker seemed to pale. Panic flashed in his optics. That was enough of an answer and what Skywarp said next confirmed it.
" TC? Why can't I feel him?"
Soundwave watched as both Seekers' intakes hitched and their frames begin to rattle as they shook from fear and panic. Soundwave open a channel to his leader. He understood right away what that meant. Starscream was offline.
": Lord Megatron?:"
": Yes Soundwave? What do you have to report?:"
": Your presence is required.:"
": Soundwave I don't have time for this! What is it?:" Soundwave realized that Megatron must have been trying to think of a way to approach Starscream after finding out about Starscream's 'attention seeking' secrete.
Soundwave released air from his intakes that he had unconsciously held since he had come up with the result of Starscream's currant condition. This was having an effect on him? No, it was just him being nervous about being on the receiving end of Megatron's frustration.
": Starscream: Offline."
Silence followed his words as they sunk in. The com. link closed suddenly. Soundwave sat back against his chair. Why wiould a perfewctly functional Seeker go offline so randomly? Someone must have shot a direct hit to the Seeker during the chaos. Who done it he wondered. He strolled over to the far side of the room and started to rummage through the files on the computer that was recording everything that was going on and storing all the videos that had been recorded for the last 24 hours.. He found what he wanted and downloaded it to a third computer that sat next to the one still watching the two Seekers.
Skywarp was now weeping on the floor with his helm in Thundercracker's lap. Thundercracker had his servos wrapped around the younger flier's helm. Cleaning fluid ran down his faceplate in silent tears while he stared blankly ahead. His lips muttering unheard pleas. Soundwave felt a small amount of pity for them. They would probably never be the same again and most likely be stripped of their title of Command Trine.
Soundwave brought up what he wanted and was about to begin watching the recording when Megatron burst in. His mind was a mess, his emotions scrambled. His optics locked onto Soundwave
" What do you mean 'Offline'?"
A wail erupted from the purple Seeker and caught Megatron's attention. He bent down into the screen to get a better look. Skywarp had pulled Thundercracker off the berth and both were hugging each other tightly in a tangled mess on the floor, their cries of anguish escaping freely from their vocal processors.
" Starscream's Trine Mates: Can't feel him over their bond. Reason: He is offline . . . . permanently."
Megatron's face held an expression that Soundwave had never witnessed before. Pain, fear, shock. All emotions that Megatron would never show. The Warlord turned off the screen before him shaking his helm in denial.
" How . . . " He threw his helm back in frustration as his voice broke " How did he offline?"
" Theory: He was shot."
Megatron shook his helm. " When?"
" When he attacked you."
" His were the only shots fired."
" Suggestion: Watch recording of attack."
Megatron nodded as his gaze followed Soundwave's outstretched servo the pointed to the screen beside him. They watched as the Seeker burst through the doors and opened fire. They watched as he took down the two triple changers. Then they watched as he doubled over in apparent pain. Soundwave jumped and swiftly paused the recording. He Thought he saw something. Some sort of flicker go across the Seeker's frame. It was there for even less then a he was certain that he saw something. He needed to check that again. Then he remembered that Megatron was beside him. He turned his helm to look at the Warlord. When Megatron nodded, he continued and replayed the recording. He felt Megatron lean closer to the screen.
Just as Starscream doubled over there was the slightest flicker of something across his frame. It was limited to Starscream only as the rest of the screen remained clear. The first thought that came to processor was that something within Starscream had glitched. Before he could give it much thought Megatron reached across and re winded the recording again and replayed it slower this time. When the Seeker doubled over, this time both Megatron and Soundwave saw the flash of dark blue that covered his wings in a scrambled blotchy pattern.
Megatron pulled back from the screen.
" Did he glitch?"
" Unsure."
" Soundwave I want you to check out his lab. He has been in there a lot lately. Maybe he was fiddling with something he shouldn't have been." Megatron kept a steady voice but his thoughts were once again unguarded and portrayed his pain.
" What of the Seekers?"
Megatron looked to him, optics dulled. " Take them off active duty. Make sure no one goes near them. There will be severe consequences if this order is disobeyed! I want to see them when they are ready." and with that he left. Head lowered, arms limp at his sides. Soundwave could feel his spark cry out. Starscream always had to ruin everything, even their leader and yet . . . he couldn't feel angry. The Seeker had always been a mystery. Soundwave had never been able to see into his processor except if the Seeker had allowed him and even then the information he got was limited. The way the Seeker acted, the way he could change his act, Soundwave, for some reason always knew that Starscream was not the arrogant, selfish, greedy, backstabbing Seeker he made himself out to be. But why did he cover up his true personality, a personality Soundwave had only seen glimpses of, and they had only been from surveying him that past three weeks.
Something was happening, something had always been going on behind closed doors. Why all the secrets? What was the Air Commander hiding? Something told him that Starscream's Trine knew everything. They weren't as stupid as they let on to be. Now though, he may not get anything out of them. He was not going to force it from them now either. This was one thing he will not tell Megatron. They deserve to mourn in peace . . . . .
When Megatron returned to his quarters, he lowered himself onto his berth. Starscream was gone. The hope from earlier gone with him. Megatron felt empty. He didn't know what to do now. Cleaning fluid gathered around his optics as his sparked ached within it's chamber. He let the tears streak down his face. He would allow his Seeker this sign of affection, affection he deserved but never got simply because, he, Megatron was too . . .scared . .to approach the elegant, beautiful Seeker and admit that he had a weakness out loud. He had always admired Starscream. Why did he have to beat him for every failure of his own and Megatron's fault. It wasn't fair. It never was.
Megatron lowered his helm into his servos and cried. .. . . . Angry sobs rocked his frame. His chassies were still damaged, but he ignored the pain, he was numb . . yet the pain was excruciating. Something dawned on him and he wondered if he should be slightly ashamed, but he pushed the feeling away. He was going to defeat the Autobots, for Starscream. Determination swelled within him. He needed to beat something, anything just to rid himself of his frustration. He stood up and slowly walked over to his desk, eyeing it as it were an enemy, then swiftly slammed his servo through it. The metal split from the force inflicted upon it. Megatron couldn't help but smirk.
The Decepticons needed a strong leader, one with no weakness. Now they had one . . .
* Ducks under a desk* Please don't kill me!!
Okay yeah, you hate me don't you? Yeah I thought so . . . . . *sniffs*
Am I making the Decepticons a bit too mushy because it is really hard to make them the evil guys they are meant to be . . but I suppose I really just wanted to make them seem more like living creatures, that they good points and bad just like the rest of us. Yes Megatron wants universal domination but that is not the point!
I will explain soon what happened to Starscream . . I will . . I promise.. * Makes a guilty face and looks away while whistling*
I Feel so bad now . . . . . .
Anyone have chocolate? I'm hungry!
Okay fine! Back to topic . . . . Okay so I'm evil! Get used to it!!
* Puts on an innocent face* Pwease rweview?
Side Note: Wow!!! Over 3400 words . . . . .BOOYA!! I am so great!!!!!!! Now bow before me . . . . . .* pouts when nobody moves* Seriously!