Stars
Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers.
Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews. I've gone back and corrected everything I could find in the previous chapters. When you see a line it means scene change but it's happening at the same time, hope that makes sense.
They had all gotten back to the control room where they stood in awkward silence, after being greeted by Soundwave, his cassettes, Shockwave, and Red Alert. The trip back had been a little more relaxed; the only Transformers that had stayed with Sideways and Thrust were Starscream, Galvatron, and Optimus. For that they were glad, having those particular three around made them feel like they weren't about to get their brain chips blasted out the other side of their head. Starscream kept in front of them and Galvatron and Optimus traveled side by side behind them. Everyone seemed to be lost in their thoughts as they walked, but Sideways couldn't help notice that Starscream kept looking over his shoulder at the two leaders strangely. Unfortunately the trip back had ended, and both Thrust and Sideways were meet with several glares that promised total and complete annihilation. In return, Starscream glared right back.
Galvatron being one to know how to stop a fight before it even starts asked the obvious question on the four newcomers minds, "What exactly is the situation?" All optics turned to him, then to Shockwave as he stepped forward and preceded to explain the predicament they were in. When he had finished all optics had fallen to the floor, and the atmosphere had changed from hatred to anguish. "Most Transformers have taken refuge." Blurr stated and continued, "There are only about fifty others besides us in the base, and it's only in case of an emergency." Starscream and Galvatron looked stricken, Thrust and Sideways looked like their guilt would consume them. "So I guess you're happy huh?" Hotshot asked coldly glaring at Sideways. "Actually no I'm not." Sideways said in all seriousness. "I'll bet." Hotshot muttered than stalked out of the room.
"You know it's not your fault." Starscream said coming up behind him. After Hotshot had stormed out of the control room his day had gotten progressively worse. The only Transformer that would talk or even look at him had been Thrust. Of course, he knew if he had actually seen Starscream he would have talked to him. Unfortunately, he had been in meetings all day with Galvatron, so instead he locked himself in his quarters until about an hour ago. Night had fallen and he had hoped to find a deserted place where he could think without being disturbed. He should have known it's nearly impossible to hide from a seeker. "Yes it is." Sideways replied bitterly not even looking at Starscream as he sat down beside him. They were in a junkyard only about five miles away from the base. Scrape metal was scattered everywhere and they were sitting on what once was a building. "No it's not, and don't worry Hotshot's just being a pain. Of course that's not unusual for him." Starscream finished chuckling. "How can you say that?! He thought I was his friend and I betrayed him!" Sideways said looking down and shutting off his optics. "Oh I see, so that virus was just a lie." Starscream said without emotion. Sideways optics snapped back on and he shot his head up to protest but instead of seeing an angry seeker charging up his weapons he just found Starscream smirking at him. Sideways let out an annoyed sigh an smiled, "You're a pain in the tailpipe you know." "And yet for some reason you're still sitting here talking to me." Starscream said looking up at the stars. "Go figure." Sideways muttered turning to gaze at the stars as well.
"Can you believe Optimus?!" Hotshot shouted and continued pacing, "I mean come on! Galvatron, ok he's the leader of the Decepticons. Starscream, well without him no one would have believed Unicron was a threat until it was to late. But Sideways and Thrust?!" "Hotshot please stop pacing." Blurr sighed from their recharge bed, he had been watching since Hotshot had started wearing out the floor and was starting to lose his patience. "Sorry." Hotshot said sitting down next to him. They had been bond mates for little more than two weeks when Optimus returned from his search for Galvatron. Their romance had started off a little shaky at first, as did their friendship. It took time as all relationships do, but soon grew into the love they have today. "You know you aren't the only one who doesn't like this." Blurr said glancing at Hotshot. Hotshot sighed, "I know I just can't stand the fact that those traitors are allowed to stay here!" Blurr shook his head, "Just don't think about it. Find something else to occupy your CPU." Hotshot looked at him slyly, "I think I know just the thing."
Being back home was wonderful, especially standing here looking up at the night sky. It had been a long time since he had taken time to just relax and enjoy the scenery. Being a Transformer had its advantages. He was able to magnify the star he chose so it looked just the same as if he was floating next to it in space. Even though while stargazing, he hadn't missed the echo of footsteps. "I missed you." Optimus said coming up to stand beside him. Galvatron turned his head and smirked at Optimus, "Oh really?" Optimus looked over at him and narrowed his optics. Galvatron just chuckled pulling Optimus into his embrace before replying, "I know I missed you too." Leaning his head on Optimus' they stood in silence and tranquility for a while. Breaking the calm that had surrounded them, Optimus asked a question that he had been wondering about since Starscream and Galvatron had gotten back, "What's the relationship between Starscream and Skywarp?" Galvatron looked up at the stars and answered, "I really don't know he whole story, but basically Skywarp was a neutral that lost his family during the war. Starscream found and took him in. He acts like Skywarp's older brother, training him, and is extremely overprotective. Galvatron looked back down at Optimus and could tell he was smiling.
I get so corny with romantic stuff. Oh well. The next chapter should be up soon. I promise to try and make it longer (and less corny).