TF Drabble Word #10 – Together
Pairing: Megatron/Starscream

It's that time of day again. Not that anyone else cares, that is.

I think they're all sick of it. Especially Thundercracker, whom I have frequently persuaded to join me in viewing the, uh, proceedings. "Not today, Skywarp," is what he said to me a few hours ago. "Why can't you just leave them be? If they want to squabble about anything and everything, so be it."

Thundercracker's point is valid. Why do I enjoy seeing the banter between our leader and his second-in-command? (Although if I were Megatron, I would remove Starscream from such a highly-ranked position. That would shut him up for a while.)

I guess the answer is that it's incredibly amusing. Well, it's about as much amusement as we Decepticons are going to get. I'm just the only one with any appreciation for it.

There's something about seeing Starscream's body language and hearing his verbal language when he's with Megatron. One moment he's all gung-ho, making threats (however empty and unbelievable – Megatron can see it as well as any of the rest of us can) and looking like he's on the verge of attempting to throw a punch or firing a shot. The next moment, he's whimpering and shaking, taking refuge behind whatever solid object is closest to him. Or better yet, he's begging for mercy at Megatron's hands, especially when our leader's fusion cannon is pointed squarely between his optics.

It's obvious I can't stand Starscream and that I would always back Megatron in a battle of fists or words between the two of them. Of course, it could also be my fear of Megatron that contributes to my loyalty. Who wouldn't be afraid of him? We've all seen the way he conquers his foes. Well, ok, maybe Starscream isn't.

Sometimes I wonder if Starscream is just persistently brave or incredibly stupid to continuously pester Megatron about the position of Decepticon leader. Despite the fact that he was an intelligent and well-respected scientist before the Great War, I'm going to go with the latter. We all wonder if he's completely crazy because he really should have wised up by now. Not that any of us feel sorry for that pile of slag. Despite the fact that I'm the one who views Megatron and Starscream's daily battles, even I'm beginning to tire of his screeches. Heh, I guess they don't call him 'Starscream' for nothing.

Why does Megatron bother to keep him around? The Decepticons would be a lot more efficient without him and I mean, the other Seekers and I could handle anything without Starscream around. Well, I think I may have figured out why Megatron hasn't disposed of him yet. He's using these conflicts he has with Starscream to assert his power. To serve as a warning to any of us who plan to rebel. Believe me, when Megatron gets the upper hand against Starscream, a sort of sadistic pleasure is visible in the way he acts. In a twisted sense, Megatron and Starscream act exactly as though they were partners.

Yes, it's this line of thought that allows me to joke with Thundercracker that they might even be perfect for each other.

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