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And now, the next chapter in T.S.O.D. (The Sleep of Death)...

Chapter 10:

The night was a clear, cool, windy, summer night, and the moon was shining it's light on starscream and Arcee. Each of the stars were a bright, clear dot in the sky, and shined down on two figures. The full moon, and the stars seemed to be reflecting off of Arcee's armor, making her paint job bluer, and mystic. Her shadow was a tall and black one, and it leaned against Starscream's shadow.

Starscream and Arcee held servos, as they walked along the edge of the cliff, admiring the blue sky. The air whipped along their frames, as they leaned against the other's body frame.

"So, now that we're bonded, what... what do we do? I mean, it's not like we can go to Optimus and tell him- much less Bulkhead!" said Arcee.

"Agreed, but we have to tell the them; sooner or later they will find out!" Starscream replied.

"I know, I know, but... this is all new... maybe we should just wait a few more days to tell them."

"Hmm... maybe you tell the wreckers, and I tell Optimus."

"No, you tell the wreckers!"

"Are you insane? Do you know what would happen if I told them? You know them better, you tell them. I'll tell Prime and the kids, you tell the wreckers., deal?"

"Fine. But... let me tell Jack. It'd be easier for him if I tell him."

"That's fine with me."

"Alright then. Now, will you stop worrying? You've been talking about that all day! So Ratchet knows you and are bonded, soon enough the others'll know. Now, can we get back to admiring how gorgeous you look?"

"You're so cute when you're trying to impress me!"

"I am not!"

"Oh, please! I can feel it over the bond, Screamy!"

"Oh..."

"Yup, lost for words, huh?"

"..."

"He, he, he."

"Come here you!" Starscream yelled, picking Arcee up in his arms, and swung her around.

"Hey, hey HEY! It's not funny, ha ha!"

"Oh, shut up! You're so cute when you try to impress me by being a strong, proud femme." said Starscream, mocking Arcee. Starscream put Arcee back down on her pedes, and held her servo again. Arcee looked into his crimson optics, and moved into his hold. She rested her helm on his chest, and inhaled his scent. Starscream sent a wave of love to Arcee, making her gut heat up, and sent a shiver down his spine. She returned it all the same.

"It's getting late, why don't we... head in and get a little warm, hmm?"

"Say what?"

"Wanna have some fun?"

"... okay, ha, ha, let's go." said Arcee. They went inside, to find everyone already in their berths, recharging. Perfect, Starscream thought. Hopefully this'll take her mind off of all the Primus damned war for a while, and she'll actually shit up for a change!" Heard that!" Arcee said through the bond. Starscream chuckled nervously.

Starscream and Arcee entered their berthroom, and locked the door behind them. The ran to the berth, and began entwining with their servos, kissing each other as hard as they could. They explored their bodies, and pressed down on each other. They opened up their chest plates, and pressed together, connecting their sparks together. Starscream felt love and lust enter into him, (as did Arcee), and kissed her forehead. He grunted as he felt each wave enter his body.

Arcee felt the seeker's spark enter her, and felt something... almost liquid like enter her into her chest, and leave. She brought Starscream's lips down to hers, and shoved her glossa into his mouth, moving it around. Arcee fixed her arms and servos around his face. She caressed his helm, savoring every inch of Starscream's moan, and waves he sent to her. Arcee felt nothing but love and excitement embrace and surround her. They locked sparks with each other, and let love guide them to their overload and future.

The following morning...

Optimus was reading over Bulkhead's report, when he heard a knock at the door. "Enter." he said. A very nervous looking Starscream entered, almost tripping as he made his way over to Optimus.

"Yes, Starscream? Can I help you with something?" he asked, giving the seeker his full attention.

"Ah, yes well... You see... Arcee is a very special femme, and I would never do anything to harm her, but... See, she was so gorgeous that... I love Arcee. And she loves me. And... and we bonded." said Starscream, squeezing his optics shut, and expecting the worst. But, Optimus simply stood up, and placed a servo on Starscream's shoulder. "I am very aware of you and your new sparkmate, Starscream. Ratchet told me, and to be honest with you, it's noticeable. After all, Arcee has seemed to never let go of your servo. And I couldn't be any happier with you. Congratulations!" Optimus said, smiling at him.

"A-Are you sure you don't want to... talk to me, or beat me or something?" asked Starscream.

"Starscream, why would I do that? I would never do such a thing to you. If you love Arcee, and she loves you, then who am I to judge? I couldn't be any happier. Perhaps you should tell the news to your brother." said Optimus.

"Yes... maybe I will." Starscream said, turning for the door. "And... thank you for... being understanding."

"Hey, Bulk, do you have a second?" asked Arcee, approaching him.

"Sure, anything for you, Arcee. What's on your mind?"

"Well, you see... Starscream's a great mech, and- yeah, real great." Bulkhead said, clenching his fist, and rolling his optics.

"Right... well, you see, Starscream cares a LOT about me, and... I-I think I love." Arcee said.

"What? But Arcee, he's a con! How could you love a con... How does a con love?"

"Look Bulkhead, it's been four months, and nothing suspicious has happened yet. I don't think Starscream is going against us! In fact, I know Starscream isn't planning to betray us!"

"Oh ho, really?" Bulkhead laughed. "Prove it."

"Okay, well... I loved Starscream, and I know he loves me, because he proposed to me. And now, we're bonded, and being bonded, I was able to look into Starscream's thoughts, and find out what he really thinks of me, and he truly loves me all his spark! He's not planning to betray us, he loves me and I love him." Arcee said, looking into Bulkhead's bright, blue optics.

"You're b-bonded?" asked Bulkhead. Arcee shook her head. "I can't say I'm happy, I'd rather have it be like... Jackie, or even Bee, but... there's nothing I can do about it, is there?"

"Nope."

"Fine. I wish you two the best!" Bulkhead said, frowning and rolling his optics.

"Eh, that's as good as it's gonna get, isn't it?" asked Arcee.

"Yup."

"Well... thanks for understanding, Bulk." Arcee said. Bulk head placed a servo on her shoulder, and Arcee rubbed his cheek affectionately. "Thanks for understanding Bulk."

"Yeah, yeah."

"Just... one more thing. Could you... maybe tell Wheeljack? You're his best friend, and he'd take it better if he heard it from you."

"Oh, fine!"
"thanks again Bulk!" Arcee said, walking away.

"Yeah but if Starscream betrays you Cee, I'm gonna pound the scrap outta that glitch!" Bulkhead said to himself.

Arcee walked off, in search of Jack, when he saw Optimus and Starscream drinking energon together, and smiled at that. It was good to see them getting along so well. She approached the great Prime, and Starscream, immediately catching their attention. "Hey Cee, how's it going?" asked Starscream.

"Uh, pretty good. I take it, you told Optimus?"

"Indeed, and I couldn't be happier for you two, Arcee." said Optimus, raising his cube to the both of them.

"Thanks Optimus." Arcee said. She walked off to find Jack, followed by Starscream. Miko and Raph were playing video games, and Jack was on his phone, talking to the girl of his dreams, Sierra. "Oh, yeah?" said Jack. "That's awesome, Sierra! Yeah it its... No, I'm doing anything tomorrow night. Sure, I'd love to see a- hey Jack, you got a minute?" Arcee asked, interrupting his conversation.

"What, Arcee! I'm talking to Sierra! SIERRA! Wh- yeah, I'm still here." Jack replied.

"Jack, please? It's important!" Arcee said. Starscream grew angry, and simply took the phone from his hold. "HEY! Starscream, I was talking to- SILENCE!" Starscream yelled. "Arcee has something far more important to say to you, than you're female friend!"

"What? What could be far more important than Sierra?"

"Jack, listen. Starscream and I are... bonded."

"Ah, what now?"

"It means we're mates. In other words, such as your language, it would mean we're married. I love her, she loves, we live happily ever after!" said Starscream, rolling his optics.

"Wait, you guys are married?" asked Miko, dropping her controller, turning to face the three.

"Well, technically we're bonded, but yes, it's the same thing. You see, Cybertronians don't slip a ring on someone's finger, what we do is we spark merge." Arcee said.

"Oh." Jack said, eyes bugged out. "Well... that was unexpected."

"Ah, yeah- especially since he's an ex-con... No offense, Screamy!" Miko said.

"Some taken."

"So, what? Does this mean you don't approve" asked Arcee.

"Why the hell would you care?" muttered Starscream.

"What- NO! I-I just a little surprised. I seriously thought you would've chosen someone else like... Bumblebee!" Jack said.

"Why does everyone think it's Bumblebee- he's not even my slagging age!" Arcee asked.

"Well... If you love him, and he loves you, I'm happy for you two. Congratulations, he he." Jack said.

"Yeah, that's awesome Arcee!" Raf said, pumping his fist in the air. Arcee couldn't hep but smile at that. "So ah... can I have my phone back?" Jack asked. Starscream grumbled, and dropped the phone, Jack catching it just in time. "Gee, thanks Starscream."

"Don't. Ever. Mention. It!" Starscream said through gritted teeth.

"What's his problem?" asked Miko.

"I do no have a problem, girl. It would just be a little bit more... considerate if Jack here, would be more excited about Arcee and I!"

"Yeah, and it would be a little more considerate if you'd call us my our names, instead of girl, or boy!" Miko retorted, sitting back down on the couch, and playing video games. Raf looked up at Starscream, and walked over to him.

"So, how does spark merging work?" Raf asked. Arcee and Starscream looked at each other. "Ah, why don't you go ask Bumblebee?" Starscream asked.

"Alright then. Hey Bee, come here." Rafael said, looking for Bumblebee. "Raf, wait! Ah, let's just keep the whole spark merging between us, okay." Arcee asked.

"But, why? I wanna learn about this, it seems interesting." Raf protested.

"I know, but there are some things that you just don't ask people, okay?"

"What?"

"I-I'll tell you about it when you're older, okay? And then, you'll learn all about spark merging, deal?"

"But why would I wait until I'm older, when I can go and asked Bee?"

"Because... because spark merging isn't... something you really talk about. Just like you don't talk about sex, with ah... you're parents... Unless you're ready for the talk." Arcee said. Raf's eyes bugged out. "Oh... ah... gottcha." Raf said, sitting back down, and Miko beat Jack's high score.

"Well, that went well." Starscream grinned.

"Oh, shut up." Arcee said, rolling her optics, and walking away.

So, I know this chapter was... eh, not exactly good, not exactly bad, but... somewhere in between. Although, I think I am developing writer's block, so if anyone had any suggestions?

Anywho, let me know if you have any suggestions! Please REVIEW! follow, and favorite.

~Starscream's Biglover out! PEACE!