Terra was in a daze as Starscream carried her back to her cabin. So much had happened in the past hour. It felt like time slowed down when she kissed him more and more and taught him the different ways he could kiss her. Just thinking about what went down made her grin like an idiot.
"You're a fast learner, love," she chimed, glancing up at him with a sweet smile. Starscream smiled back and pecked her on the cheek. She was quickly starting to like his kisses. They were so warm and left her wanting more.
"That's because you're a wonderful teacher, little bird," he said.
She giggled softly in response and proceeded to look up at the night sky full of a multitude of stars. She tracked down Cybertron and sighed as she imagined what his home was like. It would be nice if he could rebuild and go back to hi shome, but that would mean leaving her behind on earth. It would happen someday, but for now, she was going to enjoy her time with him here.
It wasn't long before they got back to her cabin. Terra looked at it and then back at Starscream. She didn't really want to separate from him just yet.
"Well, you probably need to rest up for tomorrow, Terra," Starscream said as he slowly lowered her to the ground. Terra was reluctant to move away from him.
"Starscream...Can you...Can you stay with me for the night?" She blurted out, blushing as she imagined what it would be like to have him resting by her side. Starscream cocked an eyebrow in response with a half smile on his faceplates.
"I saw your bed, little bird. There's no way it can fit the both of us even if I'm mass displaced… but I have a better idea," he crowed with a playful glint in his optics.
"What do you have in mind?" Terra asked.
"You can stay with me in the cave. You can get whatever you need from your room and bring it there," he suggested. Terra thought about it for a moment and smiled in response. That was a perfect idea. It would be nice and comfortable for both of them. She could bring a few blankets and some clothes before going in.
"I like that idea. Being alone with you in such a pretty cave is perfect. You go on ahead. I'll get myself ready," Terra chimed, her heart racing as she imagined how the rest of the evening would play out. Starscream chuckled darkly and reached out to slowly caress her cheek with the tip of a claw.
"I'll be waiting for you, my love. See you soon," he purred before he turned to go. Terra blushed as she watched him. It felt like her heart was beating a mile a minute.
"Go get ready, hon," she murmured to herself before going inside to prepare. There was so much to think about as she went up to her bedroom. Did she want to make herself look extra pretty or did she want to keep it nice and casual? Was she going to discover everything about Cybertronian anatomy after tonight? Was that even going to happen? She wasn't too sure, but she wanted to be ready just in case it went down.
Terra paused to smell herself and caught the familiar scent of sweat. It had been an exciting evening. She needed a shower. She grabbed a towel and some nice smelling soaps before she went to the bathroom to clean herself off and shave.
The water was scalding hot when she got in the shower, but she didn't mind as she washed herself off and shaved her legs. She then got out her favorite lavender scented soap and lathered herself up. The smell of lavender clung to her, making her sigh pleasantly. Would Starscream like the new smell? She would find out soon.
Terra soon got out of the shower and dried herself off before she went back to her bedroom. She looked through her pajamas for something decent. She eventually pulled out her favorite black nightgown and held it in front of the mirror. It was simple enough for a regular night, but also short and pretty enough if the time for romance ever came around. She was glad she kept this old thing for so long. It had helped in the past and hopefully it'll help her now.
"Perfect," she said as she put it on. She smiled at herself in the mirror and did a few quick spins. Starscream would love this.
Terra grabbed two blankets and put them in a bag. She paused and took one more quick look at herself in the mirror. Why did it feel like she was missing something and why was she so anxious all of a sudden?
"It's gonna be okay, hon. He loves you and you love him. It'll work out," she said while brushing away those thoughts and putting some sandals on before making her way downstairs and going out into the night. She breathed in the cool night air, calming her nerves.
"Even if it doesn't go down, you'll still get to cuddle with him," she reassured herself as she walked in the direction of the cave. She would be fine with anything as long as she was with him.
Terra got closer and closer to her destination. She decided to hum a tune to break the silence. It was too quiet. Normally, there would be owls and insects around to break the silence, but she couldn't hear them. How odd…
She noticed movement out of the corner of her eye, causing her to stop and turn around. Her blood ran cold when she saw a figure standing in the shadows. It looked like a woman, but her body was bent in ways that a human should not be bent.
"He...Hello?" She asked, unsure if she wanted to get closer. The woman had been gazing at the ground, but upon hearing her voice, the woman looked in her direction. Terra stayed rooted to the spot when she realized that this woman was the one who had appeared in her dream.
"Be...careful," the woman whispered, spitting up blood before turning to disappear amongst the trees. Terra wasn't sure what she just saw. That couldn't be real. She was just imagining things. Yeah, that had to be it.
"It...It's okay," she said while turning to go back to the cave. She felt like she was being followed, but she didn't want to stop and look behind her in case that thing was still around. She tried not to think about that dream as well.
It wasn't long before she found the entrance of the cave. She stopped before it and took a deep breath to calm herself some more. She held the blankets closer to her chest and went inside, becoming all the more eager to see Starscream and forget what she just saw.
Starscream paced back and forth within the cavern while waiting for Terra. Why was she taking so long to get here? A dull pain in his spark made him groan. He wasn't sure how much longer he could go without seeing her.
"Where are you, Terra?" He murmured to himself as he went to sit by the edge of the lake. He gazed at his reflection and couldn't help but wonder what Terra thought was attractive about him. He certainly knew what he loved most about her. Those gorgeous eyes that seemed to sparkle in the light, her cute crooked smile, her softness, her angelic voice, and so much more. His spark began to glow brightly as he thought of those parts of her that he loved.
He thought of kissing her again and smiled as he recalled how she tasted. He couldn't properly describe it, but all he could conclude was that he liked what he experienced and it also looked like Terra enjoyed the experience as well. The look on her face after she first kissed him was unforgettable. Her eyes were full of wonder and love and...desire. All of that after he decided to use his glossa when kissing her.
He wanted more than anything to interface with her. That would properly create their unbreakable sparkbond, but he was unsure if she would be willing. Would she be frightened of him if he proposed that? Was she even experienced with human interfacing? How did humans interface in the first place? He would certainly learn from Terra sometime soon.
His thoughts were interrupted when he heard footsteps approaching from the cavern entrance. He looked around and smiled when he saw Terra walk in carrying a giant bundle of blankets.
"There you are, my little bird," he crowed while getting to his feet. Terra smiled back at him, but there was a look of worry in her eyes.
"Sorry I took so long. I had to take a shower and clean myself," she explained while walking over to him. She dropped the bigger of the blankets on the ground next to him and sat down with a yawn. Starscream took in the wonderful sight. She was wearing a black gown that perfectly showed off her frame. He couldn't help but stare, making Terra turn red in the face when she looked up at him.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" She asked. The worry that was in her eyes had melted away.
"Because you look absolutely radiant, my little bird," he replied. She was indeed radiant, especially in the light of the energon within the lake. Terra brushed away a stray hair, still blushing hard.
"Thanks, love. I just...wanted to look extra pretty for you tonight," she replied while inching closer to his frame. The closer she got, the more he noticed how good she smelled. It was a much different scent compared to how she usually smelled. He liked it.
"I'm glad you made that decision. Come here. I want to get a better look at you," he purred, beckoning her closer with a single claw. Terra gave him a quick nod before she stepped even closer. Starscream gazed at her lovingly before reaching forward to gently pick her up by the back of her gown. Terra let out a grunt at the action but she didn't object as he placed her on his chest. Starscream grabbed the extra blanket and put it on top of her body.
"Comfortable, little bird?" He asked as he watched Terra curl up under the blanket with a happy hum.
"I am. Thank you, love," Terra replied.
Starscream chuckled and laid a hand over her, slowly rubbing her back. This gained a pleasant sigh from her and she rested her head over where his spark was located. His spark glowed more brightly upon having her closer, making him all the more in love with her. Terra looked up at him with a sleepy look in her eyes. The sleepy look was soon replaced with a more playful expression before she crawled closer to his face and sat up on his upper chest. The blanket fell off her shoulders and onto the ground.
"Do you need anything, Terra?" Starscream asked, enjoying the view.
"I just want to kiss you when you're big like this," Terra said while caressing the side of his helm, making him purr in response. Starscream leaned into her touch while pulling her closer.
"You have to be careful, little bird. I might eat you up and you're looking like such a sweet treat," he purred, slowly revealing his glossa to her and running it over his denta. He had seen Knockout do that with Breakdown before. It certainly worked with the two of them and it should work with Terra.
"I'll...I'll take my chances," Terra replied. He could feel her body grow hot beneath her thin nightgown as she got ever so closer to his mouth. There was another smell emanating from her the closer she got. It smelled absolutely wonderful.
Terra leaned in and kissed him. Starscream eagerly kissed her back, holding her close. He opened his mouth a little bit for her, knowing using his whole mouth while in this form would be quite difficult. He wanted to use his glossa, but didn't want to overwhelm her at the moment. He didn't want to get carried away, but she was just so soft and oh so warm.
Terra slowly pulled away, her eyes half open with a dreamy smile on her lips.
"That was nice…," she sighed.
Starscream got an idea and proceeded to make himself smaller for her. He wanted to be even closer to her. Terra didn't say anything as she shifted a bit so that she still rested comfortably on top of him.
"That's much better," Starscream purred while wrapping his arms around her in a loving embrace. Terra giggled in response before kissing him again and he gladly returned the favor by kissing her more intensely. He sat up a bit, needing her even closer and also to let his wings flutter in pure bliss. Terra let out a tiny moan as she kissed him. It was such a sweet sound. He wanted to hear more.
Time seemed to slow down all-together the more they deepened the kiss. Starscream could kiss her for hours if he wanted, but she was a human and humans needed to breathe.
Terra pulled away with a gasp of air. Starscream smirked and pecked her on the cheek.
"You're such a sweet little thing. I'm so lucky," he said.
"I'm luckier. I might be the luckiest girl in the whole world," Terra replied, brushing away some hair from her face.
"The luckiest human in the whole galaxy. No other human could ever make me feel like this," he said, giving her a gentle squeeze.
"I love you," she said.
"I love you more, Terra," Starscream replied while kissing her some more. He let his hands roam up and down her back until he got to the bottom of her gown. He wanted to take it off. He had to see what she looked like, but he was going to let her decide what to do next.
"I...I love you...most," Terra murmured into the kiss. All thoughts of being with the Decepticons melted away the more he kissed her. He belonged to her. She was his new mission. He would fight for the earth if it meant protecting her. If he had to be tortured and killed in order to protect her, he would gladly give his life for her. If he had to join the wretched Autobots, then he would join if it meant she would be safe.
He pulled away from the kiss and took her hands in his own. They were so tiny compared to his own. He kissed them, sending little sparks flying.
"Terra, I must make a promise to you before we do anything else," he said while planting more kisses up and down her arms, making Terra shiver despite the dreamy smile on her lips.
"Tell me," Terra whispered.
"I promise to protect you with every bit of my spark, my love. I'll do anything to make sure you stay safe and I'll make sure to always love you. My loyalty is only to you and nothing will break that," he said while taking her hand and kissing the inside of her wrist while gazing into her eyes lovingly. Tears were welling up in Terra's eyes as she listened to him.
"And...And I'll do the same for you, Starscream. I will do what I can to keep you safe and I will love you with every bit of my soul. I know you'll... outlive me, but I want to make my years with you as memorable as possible. We'll be safe and strong together forever," she said, cupping the side of his face with her free hand. She leaned in and pressed her forehead against his. He did the same, looking into her emerald eyes and thinking of their life together. She was so small and perfect in his arms like this.
"Can...Can you kiss me some more, Starscream?" She asked while pulling away from him. Starscream got an idea and smirked mischievously. Sure he wanted to be romantic, but teasing her would be all the more enjoyable.
"Mmm, it seems you're getting a bit greedy. Tell me what you love about me and I'll give you a nice reward," he purred playfully while caressing her cheek with two claws. Terra looked puzzled for a moment before she smiled back at him.
"Where do I even start? Well, you're incredibly charming and...and… so...wonderful for helping me...and...and…," she trailed off, glancing behind her to look at his long legs.
"Yes? What's that last part?" Starscream asked, letting his claws trail down to her soft neck. He wondered what would happen if he kissed her there.
"I...I think you're really fucking attractive. I love everything about you, especially your claws, your optics….your...voice...and...and your legs," she said, looking absolutely adorable as she tried to look away as if embarrassed. Starscream's smile grew at the cute sight. He knew those parts of him were considered attractive to most bots, but he enjoyed hearing it from her. She meant every word, unlike some grunts who would compliment him just because he was in charge.
"Look at me, little bird," he crowed, using a claw to hold up her chin in order to make her look at him. Terra did as she was told, a tiny quivering smile on her lips. She was sweating.
"I look like a mess. I'm sorry," she murmured.
"Don't be, Terra. I think you're absolutely adorable when you act all shy. I should tease you some more," he purred, holding her tighter. Primus, how he wanted to explore her.
"Are...Are you going to reward me now?" Terra asked.
"I guess I shall. You did wonderfully, my love. Close your eyes and don't open them unless I tell you to," he ordered. Terra nodded and closed her eyes while puckering up her lips a bit for him. She was being so loyal. More loyal than anyone he had ever met.
He reached forward and gently touched her bottom lip with a single claw. How were humans so fragging soft? His gaze then went to her neck and he proceeded to plant small kisses up and down her neck. He smiled against her skin when she let out a barely suppressed moan in response.
"I...That feels nice," she said in a whisper. She leaned her head back a bit for him, giving him better access.
"I'm glad you enjoy it, my little bird," he purred as he continued kissing her neck. He soon went to push the strap of her gown off her shoulder and kissed her there. He kept his gaze on her face and saw her expression of pure bliss. Her mouth was half-open in a tiny O shape. She was beautiful and she was all his right now.
"How do you...do you know that I'm...I'm sensitive there?" Terra asked, still keeping her eyes closed.
Starscream recalled walking in on Knockout watching video files of humans kissing some time ago. He thought it was odd before, especially when the humans would kiss each other in other spots besides the mouth, but things were much different now.
"Well, you did enjoy it when I touched you around there earlier," he said, not wanting to bring up that he had watched that kind of stuff. He continued kissing her shoulder, getting ever so closer to her chest which was becoming more and more exposed.
He smiled and slowly stopped, watching as Terra pouted in response.
"Why'd you stop kissing me?" She asked while opening her eyes.
"Why'd you open your eyes? I didn't say you could," He replied, blowing a small cloud of steam into her face with a dark chuckle.
"I...I'm sorry. I forgot," she murmured. He would have loved to give her some kind of punishment, but he would let this go for now. He just wanted to love her some more and hear the cute sounds she made.
"It's okay. Next time I won't be so lenient," he crowed while going back to kissing her neck once again. Terra breathed heavily and wrapped her arms around his neck in response. Her fingers brushed against the base of his wings, making him shudder in delight. She then wrapped her legs around his waist and he felt a wetness between her legs as she began to grind against him.
"Just a little bit more," that voice within whispered. He tightened his grip on her, tearing into her nightgown with his claws. He immediately stopped when he heard Terra gasp in pain. Her hand immediately went to her side which was starting to bleed from under the torn fabric. His optics widened in horror when he realized what he had just done.
"Oh shit," she hissed while crawling off of him to sit by his side. The sides of her gown had long scratches running along them.
"I'm so sorry, Terra. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just...got carried away," Starscream said, unsure of how he could help her at the moment. He looked down at his claws and saw a bit of her blood dripping from them. She was so fragile. He had to be more careful with her.
"I...It's okay, love. It's just...a small scratch. I can...I can patch it up," Terra replied while proceeding to tear off a bit of her gown from the bottom. She proceeded to pull up her gown to reveal her wound. Starscream looked away. He didn't want to see the damage he had done to his little sparkmate.
He froze when he saw that girl again. She was watching him from the cavern entrance. He ground his denta together at the sight of that miserable wretch. Now wasn't the time to do much of anything about her, but he certainly would deal with her when he was alone.
"You're going to kill her," she whispered before disappearing into the dark. Starscream shook his head with a low growl as he grew back to his original size. He wasn't going to let that thing tell him these awful things.
"It's okay, Starscream. I'll...I'll be okay. You didn't scratch me that bad," Terra said. Starscream turned his attention back on her. She had pulled her gown back down with a sigh.
"It still pains me that I wasn't careful enough, Terra," he said, unsure if he wanted to reach out to touch her.
"Starscream, I'm not mad. It was just a little mistake and...and it was bound to happen sooner or later. I forgive you," Terra replied while crawling onto his chest. She smiled up at him sadly. He could see some tears welling up in her eyes which she quickly wiped away. He still felt awful about it.
Starscream grabbed the extra blanket and placed it on top of her. That crooked smile soon came back as she sighed softly.
"It'll be okay, love," she whispered, crawling closer to his face and kissing his cheek. He breathed some steam with a sigh in response. He wanted to believe what she said, but he still caused her harm. What would have happened if he scratched her harder? He didn't want to think too much about it.
"Can...Can you sing for me, Terra?" He asked as he positioned his wings so he could lie down properly.
"Of course, love," Terra replied before letting out a little yawn and getting comfortable on his chest. She grew silent as if deciding on what song she wanted to go with.
Starscream raised a shaky hand and placed it on top of her blanket. The blanket would protect her if anything happened.
"If I could begin to be
Half of what you think of me.
I could do about anything
I could even learn how to love," Terra started. She sounded more angelic within the cave as her voice echoed all over. Starscream smiled in content as he rested his free hand over the other as he gazed at her lovingly.
"When I see the way you act
Wondering when I'm coming back
I could do about anything
I could even learn how to love like you," she sang while planting kisses on his chin. He let out a deep rumbling purr in response, becoming more at ease as he listened to her.
"I always thought I might be bad
Now I'm sure that it's true
'Cause I think you're so good
And I'm nothing like you.
Look at you go
I just adore you
I wish that I knew
What makes you think I'm so special…" she trailed off a bit to rub at her tear-filled eyes while suppressing a yawn. Poor tired thing. Starscream wanted more than anything to touch her beautiful face, but he was too scared of possibly hurting her again.
"If I could begin to do
Something that does right by you
I would do about anything
I would even learn how to love.
When I see the way you look
Shaken by how long it took
I could do about anything
I could even learn how to love like you," Terra slowly grew quiet as she rested her head on his chest. Starscream loved the song. It was absolutely beautiful. He moved his top hand and slowly reached out to carefully caress her cheek. Terra smiled sweetly at him, leaning into his touch with a happy sigh. They were going to be okay.
Starscream hummed the words back to her while rubbing her back. They would have another chance at growing even closer via interfacing. For now, he just wanted to hold her and let her rest.
"Go to sleep, my love," he whispered, leaning in to peck her forehead. Terra hummed happily in response.
It wasn't long before she fell asleep on him. Starscream watched her sleep. She was so wonderful and oh so perfect, especially in the light of the energon crystals surrounding them. He wouldn't let Megatron lay a single claw on her.
"I love you, Terra. More than anything," he murmured, running his fingers along her back. He slowly closed his optics, hoping he wouldn't have any awful nightmares. He just wanted to dream about loving Terra.
"Soundwave, have you received any news from Laserbeak?" Megatron demanded, growing more and more impatient by the moment. Soundwave simply shook his head in response. Megatron growled, balling up his claws into fists. How could it be so hard to track down Starscream?
"In a few solar cycles, I'll have to send you out to find them if Laserbeak can't track them down," he grumbled as he went to a computer to look for any potential information that might help them. He noticed Soundwave walk over to his side. It appeared that he wanted to show him something. Megatron stepped away, curious about what might happen next.
"Do you know something, Soundwave?" He asked as Soundwave began to type away. He pulled up an image of that girl and then more information came pouring in. Coordinates then appeared on the screen along with some pictures of the girl with a few other people. Her family. Megatron smiled cruelly as he thought of something that could help him out.
"You found her family. Excellent. We can easily use them to lure her and Starscream out of their little hiding place," he said with a laugh. He noticed some drones watching him curiously and he quickly composed himself.
"You three shall go out to these coordinates and kidnap the humans in that picture. Bring them back alive and destroy their home in the process," he ordered.
"As you wish, Lord Megatron," they said in unison before rushing off. Megatron watched them go, his smile growing as he imagined the ways he would torture those humans. He would have to check in on Knockout and see what progress he was making on those new machines.
"I look forward to having you two back here," he growled to himself while going to a window to gaze out at the earth below.