Fixation And Desire

by Emerald Sakura 18

Knock Out had always been like this. As far back as he could possibly remember. There were many different words used for this sort of thing. Fixation, desire, fascination, obsession. It didn't matter what it was called, it was all the same to Knock Out. What happens when Knock Out is pushed too far, and finally gives in to The Temptation, of fixation, and desire?

8. Chapter 7 Reveal

Fixation And Desire

Chapter 7 Reveal

A few days had passed since Starscream learned of shockwaves demise by the hand of Knock Out. Since then, the medic had hardly left the former air commander's side. Only stepping out of the tiny room to perform his usual medical duties. Starscream had to admit, the constant companionship was very nice. In fact, ever since Knock Out had returned to him, and shown him what he had done to shockwave. Starscream found that he was really starting to warm up to the medic. He found that he couldn't act hostile towards him anymore. After all, how could he hate someone who had done so much for him. Shown him so much reverent care, and Constant attention. The seeker would be a fool, not to notice what a diamond in the rough Knock Out truly was.

But there was now another problem. Starscream was beginning to notice the early signs of flight deprivation. After all, he had been restrained to a berth, within the confines of a tiny room, for about two or three months now. he really couldn't pinpoint exactly how long he had been restrained. Time seemed to be running together for the former

commander. Not that it really mattered to him. He was being kept safe, and warm, and loved. Best of all, he hadn't seen any sign of Megatron, since that awful night when the war Lord caused him to need open spark surgery, in the first place.

Now if only he could spread his wings once again, and sore among the clouds. Starscream's Wings twitched uncomfortably. He couldn't wait for Knock Out to return to him. So he could ask him about potentially going on a flight. As if on cue, the door to the room slid open, and in stepped the medic himself. Done with another hard days work of treating patients. " Hello darling, I'm back", knock Out said, in his sweetest, whispery voice. "Knock Out", Starscream called. Completely forgetting to hide the excitement in his voice. Knock Out smiled, his optics lit up with happiness. "Awww, someone's missed me today, haven't they?" Starscream wanted desperately to cut to the chase, and ask Knock Out for the thing he needed desperately. But he wasn't quite sure how to bring it up. So, he decided to just suck it up, and ask.

"Knock Out, there's something I,uh, need to ask you. " Yes, Starscream?" Knock Out already figured what the seeker was going to ask for. The medic knew it had been quite a while since Starscream had flown. He was bound to be feeling signs of flight

deprivation by now. even still, Knock Out wanted Starscream to ask for a flight on his own. He knew that Starscream had difficulty trusting people, and Starscream needed to learn on his own that Knock Out was not like Megatron. He would never shoot Starscream down, and reject him for every little thing, the way Megatron would do. Knock Out would give The former air commander everything under the sun, moon, and stars. All he would have to do is ask, and the only reason he was keeping him in this room, was because Megatron himself was not dead yet. Once that slaghead was out of the way, Knock Out would be able to give Starscream even more. It was only a matter of time.

" well, I've been in this room for a few months now, and I haven't flown at all during that time, and,uh, what I'm asking is. Knock Out cut him off, he was beginning to do the thing he always used to do when asking his Lordship for something. " Do you want to go on a flight, my star?" " Yes, please!" " My wings have been aching for the past three days now." "Oh, dear spark, why didn't you say something earlier?" " Well, things are just starting to wind down aboard the nemesis. Everyone's packing up their work for the day and going to their quarters." " But I don't want to risk any stray vehicons seeing you, much less sound wave, or Megatron." " So, we'll just have to wait a few more hours to ensure that everyone is in recharge." Starscream growned into the pillow. His wings were aching so bad that he didn't know if he could stand another minute. Much less, a few more hours..

Knock Out bent down to his level. Gingerly, he stroked the side of his face with one of his servos. " Just a few more hours, my love." " I promise", Knock Out whispered, reassuringly.

Starscream nodded, laying back into the berth. "Tell you what." " Why don't I try and relieve some of the tension in these aching wings of yours to pass the time",Knock Out said, beginning to run his skilled hands up and down the length of Starscream's wings. Before the two of them even knew it, a few hours had passed by in no time. At last, it was time for the seeker to take his first flight in ages.

" are you ready,Starscream?" " Yes, I've been ready." " I can tell",Knock Out said, amused, as he pushed The button above the berth that would release Starscream from his restraints.

" all right, let's go", Knock Out said cheerfully, leading Starscream out of the room, through the med bay, and down the long and winding Corredor's of the ship. The nemesis hadn't changed a bit in The former commander's absence. All the halls and corredor's still looked the same. But at this time of night, everything was silent. There wasn't a soul around. Starscream had never seen the place looks so desolate. Together, they kept going all the way up, until they reached their destination, the flight deck.

" Oh, finally", Starscream whispered in ecstasy. Elated at feeling the fresh air on his oversized wings. "Now hang on, before you go flying off. I have something to show you." " Oh, what might that be?" " Close your optics, and turn around", Knock Out requested. Starscream did so, anything to get him up in the air faster. A few minutes passed by, and Starscream was beginning to grow impatient. Just as he was debating on turning around and snapping at Knock Out for wasting his valuable flying time. The seeker felt a tap on his shoulder. " You can turn around now, and open your optics.

Starscream did just that, and he gasped at what he saw. Standing before him was Knock Out, except he wasn't Knock Out. Only, he was. His face was exactly the same. Those bright, intelligent optics were the same. The only difference, really, was that where his tires once were, sat a pair of magnificent, beautiful, and long red wings. A million questions raced through Starscream's processor. Knock Out was a seeker? But he was a grounder just a minute ago! Or, had he always been a seeker, and the ground frame was just a disguise? "Knock Out", Starscream exclaimed at last! " You're a, a seeker! But that can't be right! You had wheels just a minute ago! Explain yourself!" " All right ,all right, Starscream, One thing at a time",Knock Out said, holding up his servos, trying to calm down the frazzled seeker.

" i've never told anyone this, and if I do tell you, I need you to promise me you'll keep it a secret." Starscream nodded his head eagerly. "All right, well, you see, I've actually always been a seeker. In fact, before the war started, when I was really young. Are used to live on Voss." Starscream gasped. " You, you are Vosian?!" "Yes, I am ." Starscream gasped again.

It all made sense! The reason behind Knock Out's loving, caring nature. It was the way of life on Voss. It was what Vosians were known for. Even Starscream himself, before the war, was a much more lighthearted, loving and excepting being. But then, the fall of their great city occurred, and Starscream allowed his heart to harden towards just about everyone. He became a cold, and distant mech. Only allowing those closest to him inside his spark. but then when his trynemates, Thundercracker and Skywarp were killed during a mission. Omission that had gone awry because of him. Starscream did not want anyone to get close to him ever again! He came to the realization that all he ever did was hurt those he was close to. So, he allowed himself to fully harden. Becoming the fear inducing scheming SIC everyone knew and feared.

But Knock Out, gentle, caring, loving Knock Out. He appeared to have never lost that spark of affection like Starscream had. how did he do it? How did he stop the war from hardening him? So many questions, questions Starscream desperately wanted and needed answers to. But one question stood above all others, and before Starscream even fully registered what was going on, he found himself asking. "So, why choose to become a grounder, then? Were you not happy with us? Were you not content with our way of life?" Starscream wasn't sure why, but he found himself dreading the answer. Something about a seeker not being happy on Voss and wanting to shed their wings, leaving behind all the wonderful seeker traditions that were customary on Voss, made him feel awful. But the idea of that seeker being Knock Out, made it 10 times worse.

" Oh no, Starscream, you've got it all wrong", Knock Out said, holding out his servos, causing Starscream to let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. " You see, it's true that I've always been a seeker. But, I've always been a grounder. too." Starscream just looked up at the medic, dumbfounded. "Are you familiar with the term, Air Lander?" " You mean the old cybertroneyen legend?" " Oh, it's not a legend. Air Lander's are very real. They're just also, very rare. " Knock Out, are you meaning to actually tell me that you, your self, are actually," "Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. After all, how else would you explain me turning from a grounder into a seeker in no time flat? Everyone knows it takes a while to scan an alt mode. Besides, we're on the edge of space. Where would I even get one to scan?

Starscream was floored. Knock Out, of all mechs, just so happen to be the rarest type of cybertroneyen that ever there was. he had so many questions to ask him. Once he started asking, he just couldn't stop. " So, what was your life like on Voss? What were your parents like? Did you have any siblings? Which school did you go to? What were some of your favorite things to do? Did you have any friends?" "Woe,woe,woe, Starscream. Wow, I think this is the most you've said to me, ever. If i had known you were going to have this type of reaction. I would've told you about myself a long time ago." Knock Out couldn't help but tease the former commander a little. " I bet you think I'm interesting now, don't you? I am probably the greatest thing since cubed energon to you now, aren't I?" "Oh, shut it, Knock Out. Big deal, you're an Air Lander, so what? I was just curious, that's all!" " I know, and don't worry, I'll tell you anything you want to know, on our flight", knock Out said, leading Starscream to the edge of the flight deck. Together, they both transformed, and flew up into the Starry Skye.

A/N

Well, it's definitely been a hot minute since I updated the story. But now, here's chapter 7, which I hope you all like. Just so you know, an Air Lander is something Starscream1998 and I came up with a while ago. It's basically someone who is a flyer and a grounder. at the same time. Kind of like a triple changer. But I think triple changers can only be either or. I don't know if they can be both. if they can, feel free to call me out on it. anyway, I hope you guys liked this chapter, as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Forever yours, Knock Out1998