Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro. Nor do I own Blaster/Saberquake or Flurry. Those belong to MMShadowHunter56.
The torture had been going on for a few hours now. Megatron soaked in every scream of pain to fuel his pleasure. Optimus was starting to break slowly but surely. Starscream stood next to Blaster with an emotionless expression.
"He's taken a lot," Blaster whispered.
"Indeed he has. I heard what you told him, about your brother. I had to send mine away. I know that they are still alive, out there somewhere," said Starscream. "The Decepticons are falling apart. When I get the chance I'm bailing. You should consider leaving while you can too. It won't be long before the ultimate plan is put into place."
Blaster just stared at the red and white seeker. He seemed to know something about the plan that had him worried. Megatron finished up then and didn't even bother to wipe off the energon staining his servos. Blaster looked to Optimus and saw his mask was ripped away. He had a split lip, burn marks, and a few cuts, but nothing life threatening. Starscream just stayed with Blaster, looking at the Prime.
"Prime had it easy on him. At least I won't be a target for a while. But no one deserves to suffer at Megatron's hands. It is never pleasant," said Starscream.
"I've seen how you look after you are on his receiving end. Megatron seems to be getting more brutal in his punishments," Blaster commented.
"Which is one of the reasons why I am leaving. I cannot continue to be abused," the seeker said before leaving.
"The both of us should get Prime out of here when it is safe. I will tell you when."
"Alright Starscream," said Blaster after the seeker left.
"I knew Megatron would abuse his soldiers, but never had I thought that Starscream was the only one taking punishment," said Optimus.
"He's been through a lot. Never had I seen him without at least some injury on his frame," said Blaster. "He would sometimes mumble in his sleep about how the Star Saber minicons and Swindle are the only ones who stood by him. I have secretly helped him out when he can't repair himself without him knowing. I care for him enough to not let him suffer anymore. I don't know what else will happen to him."
~~~Decepticon throne room
"Is the plan set Thrust?" Megatron asked.
"Indeed it is. We just need Starscream and Blaster to complete the rest," said Thrust.
"Good. She may have fooled everyone else, but not I. I know that those two are up to something," said Megatron.
"Which is exactly why they are powering the machine that will destroy the Autobot base and everyone in it," said Thrust. "We begin in two weeks, when the moon is full and they are asleep."
Starscream passed by the room and heard that last sentence. He had to act before then to warn the Autobots in time. The seeker left to his room to start planning.
~~~Decepticon brig- a few days later
"How you feeling Prime?" Blaster asked.
"I have had worse than this," Optimus answered.
"Hmmm... tell me if you start feeling pain. I'll do my best to care for it," said Blaster.
"Thank you."
Starscream walked right in the brig then. He approached Blaster with the Star Saber minicons and Swindle following him. Blaster stood up and faced the seeker.
"Starscream? What's wrong? You look worried," said Blaster.
"They plan on using a machine to destroy the Autobot base in two weeks when the moon is full and they are asleep," said Starscream. "I made a plan to escape from here a few days before time is up. That should be enough time for the Autobots to prepare themselves."
"Let us just hope that they don't plan on doing before then. Megatron doesn't like to wait. I suggest that we leave at least 5 days before the time they plan, just in case," said Blaster.
Starscream nodded and looked to Optimus. The Autobot leader saw the minicons surrounding the seeker. He could see a strong friendship between the seeker and the minicons. He had planned to let Starscream join the Autobots.
"I shall think of a way to get us away safely. I've already gathered all that I need for when I defect. I also got plenty of energon hidden for all of us," said Starscream, glancing at the Prime. "We'll warp about a three day trip from the Autobot base and Optimus will comm. his troups to warp him and us to their base after two and a half days."
"Sounds like a good plan," said Blaster. "Let's hope that it works."