This story is to a collection called 'Toying With Reality'

I own none of the characters other than 'Skyfall' and 'Dawnbreaker'

'Com'

"Speech"

"Telepathy"

Skyfall was glad that Lord Megatron had not seen her face contort with horror, the Leader of the Decepticons merely walked back towards the control panel oblivious to her panicked state. How did Soundwave find out about the bond, Skyfall had been so careful to block him out and keep her mental barriers up. Taking a step back Skyfall placed a servo to her chest as her vision swirled and changed, she was now watching the battle unfold as if through Dawnbreakers optics.

Shotguns firing at the incoming Deception attackers in spurts of bright light and thunderous bangs. Dawnbreaker dodged canon fire from an incoming Combatacon trying to dive-bomb the grey and yellow Femme, a shot fired back at her grazed too close for comfort. Skyfall winced as she felt the white hot pain when Dawn was shot in the shoulder from behind, gritting her denta she shook her helm the battlefield fading away back into the Decepticon command center.

She did an once over of the rooms occupants, none had seen her episode. Tho Starscream had moved from his spot behind Megatron to the Femme Seekers right. The SIC leaned closer to her and spoke in a near whisper, "Your friend is going to die…and your just going to watch?"

Skyfall stiffened and glared at her commanding officer the battle still vivid in her processor with all the aches and pains still gnawing at her sensory system, "Didn't know you still doubted my loyalty." She spoke low and annoyed, out of all of the time the two Seekers spent together flying and sparring the damn hooker heeled bastard still doubted her. She nearly pouted, Skyfall thought she had made friend in the SIC.

Smirking Starscream nudged her shoulder, "I don't, I just know that a loss not matter the side still hurts…" His ruby optics were distant when he spoke the last part. The scanner beeped causing Starscream to look up and move to the controls, Soundwave must have locked onto Cybertron. Raf will make short work of that, soon the tug-of-war commenced between the two tech savvy males just after choice words were sent Starscreams way. After a minor set back and the hard line severed the Space Bridge was finally locked permanently onto Cybertron with Lord Megatron stalking away to get the Dark Energon to raise his undead army.

Skyfall used this time to contact Dawnbreaker, 'Are you alright you took a nasty hit.'

Dawns reply was breathless and relieved, 'Yeah I'm alright thank Primus that I took Arcee up on the combat training huh?'

'Bro if you would have gotten killed this whole universe would be my bitch.'

'Then for the sake of the universe I wont die,' Dawnbreaker laughed through the bond. With that said she cut the link, Soundwave had entered the room from his trip to the earth satellite farm. She eyed the TIC wearily but moved out of the way as he went up to the terminal changing camera angles. Skyfall watched with awe at the battle between Optimus and Megatron, two mighty warriors duking it out. She huffed it was cool but it wouldn't be the last. She knew were the four other Autobots ran off to, her optics lighting up with amusement when Starscream figured them out. The new army was coming through as the Autobots scrambled to reverse the energon flow to the Space Bridge.

She watched Megatron swoop down at them firing and hitting Arcee directly causing the smaller femme to float off into space. Dawnbreaker made a move for the motorcycle but fell short when the Space Bridge began to fall apart and rupture, clenching her fist Skyfall's spark raced as the Autobots scrambled towards their Ground Bridge injured in tow. The Seeker Femme barely heard Starscream yelling at Lord Megatron, her main focus was on Dawnbreaker. Watching the grey and yellow sports car disappear into the Ground Bridge she let out a sigh of relief. Within a second she was standing straiter and unclenching her claws looking up at Starscream as he began to make his eulogy to Lord Megatron.

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It was some time after Starscreams eulogy to the former leader, that Skyfall was called back into the command room. Walking towards the doors her orange optics met with the eerie and cold visor of Soundwave, Skyfall paused for a moment eyeing the TIC. Turning her heel she continued to walk into the room towards Starscream as the slim Seeker stood by the main control panel.

"Ah Skyfall good you came as well, Soundwave queue audio visuals I wish to address the troops…" Rolling her optics Skyfall knew what came next and chose to ignore it, she had some respect for Screamer but he can drone on and on like a BS'ed essay. Skyfall just zoned out and started playing Tetris on her visor. When he turned around to speak about getting a loyal follower she perked up knowing full well the Mech, newly appointed 'Lord' Starscream had in mind. "Skyfall I want you and Soundwave to come with me," His wicked grin made Skyfall smile. The Communications Officer looked to the Field Medic again then Starscream hummed and looked to her as well. "Hmm yes you're right Soundwave…"

"What? Am I missing something?" Skyfall looked between the two Mechs her optics narrowing.

"Congratulations Skyfall you have just been promoted to my Second in Command," The silver and red Seeker spoke with glee placing a clawed servo to her shoulder, "I trust you are up for the job?"

"I-I highly doubt I'm qualified for such a position M'lord but I will do as I am asked." Skyfall spoke slowly as if unsure she even heard correctly.
"Oh but Soundwave thinks you are fully capable, don't you Soundwave?" The Mech in question nodded stiffly. Starscreams grin widened, "See Skyfall your loyalty is unmatched and I need another Seeker in my midst or these mindless Drones will drive me mad."

"Very well I accept my new position." Skyfall bowed her helm slightly, "If I may ask…why am I needed for this recovery mission?" The trio opened the ground bridge and flew through soaring over a canyon carved desert.

"For Medical reasons of course can't have a damaged Mech in my army!"

Skyfall was flying behind Starscream on his right side with Soundwave to the left, the TIC's scanners searching for the Decepticon signal. Looking over the red sandstone Skyfall nearly growled with remembrance of the painful walk she and Dawnbreaker had when they first arrived in this Dimension. Lost in thought she wasn't aware of her proximity scanner flashing till she felt a subtle tap on her left wing, looking over she watched Soundwave move back into his position. The silent mech was indeed a strange one. Transforming the trio stood on the top of the canyon looking over the expanse of desolate earth.
"During the Great War, so much Energon was hidden on this forsaken rock. That our departed Master sent some of Cybertron's greatest to guard it. True warriors. Now lying in stasis, waiting to be reawakened." Starscream said to no one in particular, yet Skyfall found herself oddly intrigued. "Such folly that late in life Megatron searched distant space for warriors, rather than here beneath his feet."

Soundwave's scanner was beeping repeatedly, yet nothing was coming up. Skyfall huffed and looked to the sun with a bored expression, she had work to do with all the messages she was receiving about injuries.

"What do you mean you can't pin point the his signal? I know we are close, boost the power to your sensors." Starscream snapped.

The noise of Soundwave's scanner amplified and the signal took hold. With a grin starscream tapped with location on Soundwave's visor with a 'yes there'. Jumping off of the cliff they transformed and flew to the new location.

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Snarling with both servos on the handle Skyfall and Soundwave pulled out the Stasis chamber with some effort on her part, "I did not ask to do the messy work Starscream, honestly I have sand in crevasse I never wanted sand!" Skyfall snapped wiping her servos over her dust covered form.

"You will be fine, now the cube please," Starscream held out his servo taking the cube from Soundwave and placing it into the chamber.

"This warrior better be easy on the eyes Screamer, or I'm ditching this sand pit and getting back to my job." Skyfall said with her servo on her hip glaring at the chamber. When both Mechs looked at her in shock, well she assumed Soundwave is by how fast he turned to look at her after that comment. He should have gotten whip lash from it. "Oh don't start with those looks I was just saying I want something worth my while."

The Energon infusion started to work and soon the trio had to look away from the blinding light as the chamber opened. "Awaken warrior, and serve your new master!" Starscream dramatized with his mannerisms.

Skyfall sighed and shook her helm, taking a few steps back she looked at the massive mech who's red optics opened and narrowed on Starscream. Stepping out the stasis chamber the green and silver jet loomed over Lord Starscream with a booming voice he spoke, "Skyquake serves only one master."

"Excellent, your loyalty and devotion will set a fine example for the troops." With a cocky expression Starscream kept talking, "No need to be timid, Skyquake. You may bow."

"Starscream I don't think you understand what he meant.." Skyfall said taking a step towards her new leader. Skyquake's optics moved to her assessing the small Seeker with an unreadable expression.

"The Femme is right, you fail to grasp my meaning." Skyquake stood to his full height no longer threateningly looming over Starscream, "I am here on a mission, assigned to me by my one master. Megatron."

Skyfall could tell that peeved Starscream to no end, she quickly looked away her sensors picking up on a new signal. The Autobots.
"Oh yes, him. Sadly Megatron is no longer with us."

Skyquake looked at Starscream with disbelief, "Impossible." The massive flyer looked to the Seeker Femme, Skyfall merely nodded in sadness.

"Why is this so hard for everyone to accept. Skyquake. I located you. I awakened you. Thus I Lord Starscream am now your master!"

"Oh you dug your grave with that one Starscream.." Skyfall raised her weapons at Skyquake her wings lifted in agitation, as he growled at the smaller Mech. Soundwave placed a servo onto her raised rifle, Sky looked to the Raptor then to Skyquake lowering her weapons.

"It has been a while Skyquake." The deep rumble of Optimus Primes voice made Skyfall perk up.

"Optimus Prime I haven't seen you since the battle of Technar, Megatron ordered me to annihilate you."

"That was a long time ago"

"That may be Prime but my orders still stands."

"Is this ancient war still worth fighting? When so many comrades have been lost? And worlds destroyed?" Optimus turned to Starscream, "If you want to be a true leader Starscream then stray from Megatrons path, and lead the Decepticons towards peace."

Skyfall almost clapped at the speech given by the Prime, but Starscream had to ruin it by opening his mouth. Again.

"I would be willing to consider a truce. If you would be willing to bow before me Optimus Prime."

"Oh you fragged that one up really bad Screamer…" Skyfall said stepping back.

"Again?! Bow to this!" Skyquake shouted sucker punching the Decepticon Leader in the canyon wall.

Skyfall watched the lithe Leader groan and make his escape flying off at high speeds, she sighed and was about to follow him when Optimus spoke. "Skyquake and you to Skyfall, this is a new era on another world, side with the Autobots and help me end this conflict forever!"

Skyfall stiffened her optics wide, this could be her chance to be with Dawnbreaker. The triple changer went to take a step forward when Skyquake spoke in a booming voice, "I will never side with a Prime!" Skyquake charged Optimus, in the heavy weight battle Skyfall shot up to the sky following Starscreams lead.
Joining her Leader and the TIC she watched Starscream limp up to the edge of the cliff stalking about the use of Skyquake. Skyfall was fuming, she was angry at herself for almost joining the Autobots and she was angry at Starscream for being an aft head unable to think of anyone but himself. Standing behind them Skyfall was beyond annoyed borderline livid, claws digging into her palms drawing a slight trickle of Energon. Skyquake was being outmatched and numbered by the Autobot scout and leader, a part of her wanted to assist the warrior. But she held back, unable to provide aide with out orders to do so. When all visuals to the battle were lost she heard the one sided argument between Starscream and Soundwave, Megatrons life signal was obviously a dent in Starscreams plans but he had no choice with Megatrons most loyal at his side. With Laserbeak at Starscreams tail, Soundwave continued to locate Skyquake.
Skyfall's sensors picked up a human aircraft approaching their position, "This just got interesting.." she muttered to herself. Watching the aerial exchange with interest, Skyquake a formidable opponent still had some things to learn about flying but with such a large form he tool she didn't think much of his agility. Agent Fowler had a definite skill set when it came to flying tho rusty at times. Her wings itched to take flight and join them.

She gasped and stepped closer to the edge when she saw Bumblebee land fatal blows to the Skyquake's aerial form. Her visor went down and she analyzed his wounds, they were fix able but the crash at this speed will finish him off. Unless… Skyfall looked at Soundwave. "Cut this out of the recording..." With that she jumped off of the cliff and transformed.