CHAPTER 8

Soundwaves Loyalty Tested

Starscream was sent flying, Soundwave landed beside Megatron.

" S-S-Soundwave? " Mumbled Megatron, Starscream got up and snarled

" YOU FOOL SOUNDWAVE! " Soundwave looked around bemused

" NEW CYBERTRONIAN! JOIN ME OR PERISH! " Boomed Unicron, Starscream called out to Unicron

" Allow ME to deal with this my Lord " A few moments passed

" VERY WELL! " Announced Unicron, Starscream quickly turned his attention to Soundwave

" What. Is. Happening? Why. Are You. Attacking. Lord. Megatron? "
" He is not 'Lord' any more Soundwave! I AM! And I, have decided to align with Unicron... Hahahahaah! What ever hold Megatron had over you? It's over! You are free, free to join ME! " Starscream had an extreme dislike for Soundwave but, his skills could prove useful and if he could somehow install the same level of loyalty from Soundwave as he has for Megatron, then?
" Look! Soundwave you have two choices, join your fellow Decepticons and swear allegiance to ME! Or? Suffer the same fate as Megatron and become one with the matrix? "

" S-S-Soundwave... erh... join Unicron... hurh... do not waste your life on me... "

" Well, Soundwave? " Soundwave froze, contemplating what he had heard

" Fine! While you think it over, I will finish off Megatron " Starscream approached Megatron with rocket launcher aimed at his head, Soundwave struggled with his data analysis

" Let's TRY this again? " Soundwave stood infront of Megatron preventing Starscream from shooting

" What are you doing Soundwave? " Soundwave stayed silent, but his intent was clear

" WHY? Why do you protect Megatron? He is finished! Are you seriously willing to die for him? " Soundwave looked at Starscream

" There. Is. No. Command. But. Lord. Megatron's " Starscream pulled a face of contempt, Soundwave continued

" I. Gave. My. Word. I. Told. Megatron. I. Would. Stand. Beside. Him. Even. If. He. Opposed. Unicron. I. Will. Stand. Beside. Megatron. Whatever. He. Decides? "

" FOOL! DIE! Along side your precious 'Lord' Megatron, Grrrrrrreehhhh! DECEPTICONS! FIRE! " The Decepticons obeyed Starscream

" W-what are - you - doing Soundwave? " Mumbled Megatron, Soundwave did not return fire, which, aroused Starscream's suspicions, suddenly, Starscream and his Decepticons were immobilized, Soundwave picked up Megatron and flew into space.

As Soundwave was carrying Megatron through space, Megatron spoke

" T- thank you! I appreciate your loyalty " Soundwave acknowledged

" Megatron. You. Should. Rest " Megatron nodded

" Heh... please... take me to Optimus "

A few moments pass, Starscream is reactivated and immediately hears Unicron, the rest of the Decepticons also reactivate

" ANSWER ME! ANSWER ME! " Demanded Unicron

" Apologies Lord Unicron! What do you wish me to answer? "

" WHAT HAPPENED? "

" We were temporarily immobilized! "

" HOW WERE YOU IMMOBILIZED? " Starscream lowered his head

" Errh... W - Well Cybertronian Soundwave Did It! I - I - I Am Sorry Lord Unicron, I - I - It won't happen again "

"THAT IS CORRECT! INTIATING TERMINATION PROTOCOLS! " Starscream got down on his knees in wild panic

" N – N – NOOOOOOO! PLEASE SPARE US! " Starscream pleaded

" WHY? YOU HAVE FAILED ME! "

" I - I - I am sorry, I was trying to recruit Soundwave, I promise I won't fail again! " There was a long pause before Unicron answered

" VERY WELL! IF YOU FAIL ME AGAIN, YOU AND YOUR DECEPTICONS WILL BE TERMINATED! "

" Thank You Lord Unicron! "

" WE SHALL NOW HEAD TO AN ENERGON SOURCE KNOWN AS EARTH " Announced Unicron

" Of Course Lord Unicron "

Starscream was livid that Soundwave was able to generate a wave of sound at the right frequency to temporarily shut down his and the Decepticons systems

" I will get you for this Soundwave, you and Megatron cannot hide forever! " Starscream muttered to himself

They set off for Earth.