Firewing stretched as she woke, finding the berth empty she frowned. She hadn't realised Megatron would be leaving early this morning, but guessed there was an important matter he had to deal with. She walked to the wash racks, deciding a shower was in order. She sighed as the water hit her frame, enjoying the warmth. She would have stayed there all day if she could have, but knew she had to get out at some point. She turned the water off and quickly dried herself, before exited the wash racks.

She was surprised to find Megatron sitting on the berth when she entered the berth room again. She slowly approached him, noticing the concerned look on his faceplates. "Megatron, are you ok?" she asked, her servo gently touching his.

He looked at the femme, his optics full of worry. "Starscream told me that one of my mechs was injured last night" he started, as he pulled the femme into his arms. "He attempted to fix a malfunctioning terminal and was hurt" he said, his helm lying on her shoulder. "It made me realise something… Tomorrow is never promised. We don't know how much longer we have" he paused for a second, trying to find the best words. He lifted his helm, their optics meeting. "I don't want to waste anymore time" his voice low. "Firewing, will you bond with me?"

Firewing gasped softly, having never expected such a question, her spark suddenly pulsing rapid. She smiled softly, blush evident on her faceplates. "Of course I will" she said, leaning in to kiss the mech.

Megatron moaned into the kiss, his spark flipping with joy. "I love you so much" he whispered.

"And I you" came the reply.

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Megatron and Firewing walked servo in servo, both ecstatic at what was about to happen. They were heading towards the command centre, to make their union public and official.

Megatron still couldn't get the smiled off his face as he and Firewing entered the command centre. "Starscream" he called to his second. "I would like to request that you be an officiant" he said.

"To what my I ask?" the seeker questioned curiously.

Megatron sighed pleasantly as he looked down at the red femme. "To our bonding" he announced.

Starscream smiled widely, his spark jumped in glee. "It would be my pleasure sir" he started, moving towards the centre of the room, signally the two Cons stand in front of him. "My fellow Decepticons, we are gathered around these two amazing bots as they embark on a new journey in their lives" he couldn't get the smile off his faceplates as he spoke. "Although we find ourselves in wartime, love has still prospered. Bringing these two together against all odds" he motioned to the mech and femme in front of him, both of which were clutching the other close. "I now offer the floor to the couple to say any vows they may have".

It was Firewing who spoke first, her servo grasping Megatrons tightly. "When I first arrived here, I was not sure what my future held" her optics meeting the silver mechs. "I didn't know what to expect, until I met you. You were my saviour, my protector, my friend and now my lover" she said, lightly kissing the back of his servo. "I look forward to spending my existence at your side" she finished, a lonely tear of happiness fall from her optic.

Megatron smiled as he brushed the tear away. "When I first saw you, I felt like a youngling again. You were the most beautiful femme I had ever seen, and I knew I wanted to be with you… Somehow" he started, his thumbs stroking the back of her servos. "I would have surrendered myself to the Autobots if it meant being with you. But was overjoyed when you requested to join us" he noticed the blush that graced her cheeks. "I hated seeing you in pain, and have made it my sworn oath that I will spend the rest of my existence ensuring you always feel loved and protected" he finished, causing the femme to tear up.

Starscream smiled blissfully as he once again moved in front of the pair. "I don't believe I have ever seen a more compatible pair. And being no objections to their bonding" he waited, giving anyone a chance to object if they saw fit. "Then it is my great honour to officiate this union. You may now bind your sparks" he finished.

The two bots smiled at each other, chestplates opening at nearly the same time. They both put their spark blockers up, preventing an overload whilst the bond formed. Both lent close to one another, suddenly feeling a rush of warmth as their sparks met.

Megatron groaned softly as he felt the femmes emotions hit him. He felt the respect she had felt for him the day he had rescued her in the cell, as well as the love she continued to feel even to that very moment.

Firewing gasped as she felt the love Megatron had felt the first moment her saw her. She actually felt his spark pulse, as he remembered the first day he had seen her. She had never felt so loved in her life, and knew she'd never want to be with anyone else.

Both bots groaned as the bond finished forming, pulling back to allow their chestplates to lock back in place.

'I love you' Firewing heard Megatron say over the bond, as love filtered from his end of the bond.

She groaned slightly, loving how the bond felt. 'I love you to, so much' she answered back, send admiration and desire back to him.

"I'd like to congratulate you both" Starscream said, before dropping to one knee, servo over his chest. "I now request an audience with their excellencies" he finished.

Megatron looked at Firewing who nodded in turn. "Granted", he said as he turned back to the seeker. "Rise Starscream and state your business"

Starscream got to his pedes, looking at the larger mech as he spoke. "Now that Firewing has been officially claimed as your mate" he started. "She now holds the position as highest ranking seeker. Therefore, all rights and responsibilities for seekers fall to her" he stated. He turned towards the femme, bowing respectfully as he did. "I step down as the commander of the seekers, and pass that leadership to Firewing. What are your orders ma'am?"

Firewing looked shocked for a split second, before composing herself. She stepped forward standing directly in front of the tri-coloured seeker. "Ok. First order of business then" she started. "Starscream"

"Yes ma'am"

"I place the seekers in your care. All rights and responsibilities are now yours" she said, gaining a shocked look from the other. "You have controlled the seekers for as long as I know. They are yours to command"

Before she could say anything else, there was a suddenly cracking sound as Skywarp appeared out of no-where. "Hey Screamer" he said, before looking around the room. "Oh. I interrupted something didn't I?" he asked, causing Starscream to growl softly.

"Skywarp, what have I told you about warping into the command centre?" he asked, marching towards the purple mech.

"To not to" came the reply, causing Firewing to giggle at the innocence of it.

"And yet you still do it" the tri-coloured seeker said.

"My bad" the purple seeker said. "Bye" he suddenly disappeared again, leaving a very ticked looking Starscream.

Firewing almost laughed at the timing of it all. "And that is why the seekers are your problem Starscream" she giggled. "I wouldn't be able to deal with that on a daily basis"

"I wouldn't say I deal with it. Just don't want to have to fill out the paperwork if I offlined him" Starscream said flatly. This time Firewing did laugh.

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