G1. Starscream is given a choice other than execution after the end of the war: rebirth through Vector Sigma. Reformatted as a sparkling, he's taken in by Optimus and Ironhide as their son. Too bad Ironhide isn't too keen on the idea. OP/IH, future SS/SF

For the first time in vorns, Soundwave plays a card game and wins a most unusual prize. But according to Jazz, that's when the real game began. Now master and slave must match wits in a game that will push them both to the breaking point and beyond.