Summary: 4 million years ago, the Autobots were preparing to leave Cybertron. Starscream's ambitions were failing and soon the Autobots would leave and Energon would be wasted in a pursuit of them. But an unexpected visitor meets Starscream and gives him the knowledge to defeat the Autobots and Megatron in one fell swoop. How is this possible? (An Alternate timeline story.)
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This chapter begins the start of a beautiful acquaintanceship. And we begin to see what exactly the Decepticon duo is planning. Please welcome the one and only Shockwave.
R&R please guys it helps shape the story for the better =)
Transformers: Reign of Starscream
Chapter two:
Shocking logic
Location: 'Shockwave's tower'- outer Kaon. One solar cycle later.
Shockwave sat in his chair analyzing the data revealed by holomaps/screen. His processor barely breaking a leak (sweat, I don't really have terminology sorry), when it came to analyzing data he was king. The data was given to him by Kolkular's database which transmitted often but not frequently, apparently Megatron did not want him receiving too much information.
As he learned the current strategies/weapons being used/war machines being tested or created he hypothesized that everything was being done for a full scale assault on the Autobots. This would certainly tip the balance of the war in Megatron's favor but all of his hypothesize led to round about the same conclusion. Which was that, the Decepticons will use up the planets energy reserves remaining in their conflict and in doing so doom Cybertron to a barren wasteland therefore eventually all Decepticons could survive for millions of stellar cycles would be unable to recharge and therefore die.
Suddenly his data net updated with a message. 'Interesting' thought Shockwave 'it appears that air commander Starscream has requested a presence with me at my tower. The message states an inspection being carried out by him but I will form a hypothesis. After about 5 clicks, he had formulated that clearly Starscream had his own agenda besides usual protocol. 'I could contact Megatron to see if this inspection is authorized or perhaps of Starscream's presence in general. Or perhaps I could create an alternate hypothesis based on what Starscream would clearly have to say' he thought.
Starscream had arrived at the tower's main entrance and was met by a pair of guards.
'Uh commander Starscream this is quite irregular. I'm afraid we'll need to see authorization. Sir' he said cautiously. His fellow looked at him unable to think of what to do in this situation.
Starscream groaned he could not be stopped by a simple door surely; he would kill the guards if he had too but he did not want to, not if he was to create a new reputation for himself. 'I am Starscream' he boasted 'air commander of the Decepticons, and first lieutenant to our Lord Megatron surely that is enough clearance for you FOOLS. He crossed his arms and waited impatiently this was not worth his time.
The guards simply shrugged and entered the pass code, allowing him through. 'Idiots' he mumbled to himself before continuing towards the lift. It was very large and big enough, to withstand a Decepticon tank. As he pressed the button for the top floor he saw through the view screen the many workers creating the various weapons Shockwave had formulated for the 'Final assault', blasters, cannons, tanks, bombs, artillery.
On the next level he passed the testing labs. Through the window he saw the Decepticons newest project, the 'combiner initiative'. Similar to the original ability possessed by the constructicons, their combining ability's were being cloned and modified, for upcoming test subjects the latest subjects had moved on to the final stage. Megatron had an affectionate name for them, the 'Stunticons' due to their speed, skill and heavily armored vehicle modes and also their personalities seemed perfect for the combining process.
'Hmm' thought Starscream 'the combiner project would definitely play a major role in my plans'.
Finally he reached the top level. It was a kind of dome with a view screen that could see over half of Kaon. On the walls were computer terminals, controls and holographic data to be assessed. Shock wave was sitting in his chair analyzing, everything. Starscream thought 'well I suppose I had better attempt this, but I should tread carefully if I say something wrong he will report to Megatron and then my plans are finished, along with me. He braced himself and came closer to him.
Shockwave was ready for him and stood up and faced him. Starscream was quite intimidated but didn't show it. Shockwave was deep in calculations. 'Hypothesis: Starscream is here for reasons unknown but with his own agenda. Recommendation: allow him to speak his processor and interrogate if necessary, Contact Megatron at last resort'. After completing calculations he looked at 'scream and logic dictated to let him speak, if anything it would provide a change in the daily routine he had so often been given.
'Welcome to my tower Starscream I believe, that you are here for a purpose, then you will proceed when ready. Starscream couldn't see what he was thinking or expressing and there were hardly any facial features to recognise. He knew how to speak to him; just not the exact words or way of saying it. But a leap of faith is needed sometimes. 'Well now Shockwave it is a pleasure to see you again, it has been so long since you based yourself in this tower, and decided to work on the war effort.
He paused before continuing, 'now I suppose you have had enough of the pleasantries, they must not compute in that logical processor of yours'. Shockwave said nothing and awaited Starscream's actual reason for wasting his intriguing analyzing time. 'Now Shockwave, I am here to talk to you about a very sensitive subject, the future of the Decepticon war effort. Not to mention of course Cybertron's future'.
This of course had peaked Shockwaves attention, mostly toward Starscream while the rest of his mind, analysed the data he received from him. 'I see this is always an interesting subject to discuss, with any Cybertronian so I will initiate a discussion with you, on this subject Starscream'. Shockwave awaited Starscream's turn to talk.
'Well thank you Shockwave, so as you know we are about to initiate a full scale assault on Iacon, to destroy Optimus Prime and hopefully locate their 'Ark', with every resource at our disposal. We will of course encounter heavy resistance for though they are not warrior like ourselves their idiotic beliefs drive them to perform a great defense'. He paused for a moment.
Shockwave analysed his words, they were starting to form some form of logic but until he can elaborate this is simply him talking. 'You are beginning to form some form of logical discussion but perhaps you can elaborate further, I am curious to see where this will lead'.
Starscream felt relieved, as long as they were on the same page for now he could continue, hopefully without him making the decision, to contact Soundwave if he did it was all over.
'Excellent well continuing from where I left of, I will first of all say that, if the assault did succeed what would happen, we would have used huge amounts of energon just to attack a small army, before they decide to leave therefore after this we will have to survive with low energy levels for possible millenia until we all eventually go offline'. He paused letting the words sink in. 'On the other hand if the Autobots put up an effective resistance, then they will diminish our energy reserves anyway or even worse reduce our armies therefore putting a damper on future plans'. Having made a few points he decided, to slow down to let Shockwave make one of his conclusions.
Shockwave was intrigued was Starscream actually, making logical statements. 'hypothesis:the seeker speaks the truth and such an assault and current Decepticon stratagems would lead to Cybertronian extinctions on either side' he then moved on to the next stage. 'Interrogative: listen to more of Starscream's statements before coming to a logical conclusion regarding the situation of Decepticon factions' future. Also regarding previous statement proceed to make a counter statement'.
'Starscream you statement does hold logic therefore I say to you, what of my space bridge, (pointing to the other tower opposite this building, it is in G1 form cos this is an alternate timeline but still G1). It will provide Megatron with the key, to finding target planets rich with resources, which our energon cubes can convert to consumable fuel. So what is your counter claim?' he paused awaiting Starscream's words 'my conclusion is certainly taking time to formulate' thought Shockwave.
Starscream was pleased he was providing Shockwave with interesting enough conversation and could hold a conversation with him. 'Perhaps I misjudged him' he thought 'he is simply reacting to the most logical course and therefore can quite easily swayed if your argument can change his current mind frame, my 'ally' was right'. 'Well shockwave I say to you this, though it is a genius strategy it holds of course one flaw, from what data you have provided command with of this ancient technology, and of what I can see in this room. It is clear that the machine requires very large amounts of energon, in order to form the wormhole'.
Indeed' said Shockwave, 'the ancients had designed this machine during the golden age, a time long gone'.
Starscream continued 'therefore that means that for every trip we must have acquired, enough energy to bring back in order to ensure, that the amount used isn't wasted. He was smiling on the inside he was surprising even himself, his 'ally' had taught him well. 'But in order to do this me must stockpile and ration energon carefully otherwise we would waste our very lifeblood'. Starscream was on a roll.
'This very thing I have said is now being wasted on warriors, weapons, ships on this war, it is energon that is badly needed to revitalize Cybertron core ensuring that it has enough energy bring it out of stasis and continue to create more energon. So we need to fight the Autobots in a conservative way to ensure little energon wastage and then, we can focus on the space bridge for energy'.
Shockwave was certainly convinced by his words 'I see you points Starscream and my conclusion is that indeed energon must be conserved and found if we are to survive. And the Autobots defeated effectively rather than with full force. Therefore I agree we should continue planning to ensure a change in tactics'.
Starscream was glad that they were working together but, it was not enough he had to convince Shockwave that Megatron's leadership was a failure otherwise his plan would be in ruins.
Okay guys sorry that was long but this had to be the longest chapter (possibly) due to Shockwaves personality. not only that but it is still not finished next chapter should round it off hopefully half way through and we can get to everyone's favorite bit. Megatron.
some info- This Shockwave is a mixture of G1, the marvel G1 comics (mostly), and prime.
-some original elements of G1 e.g. combiner appearances have been altered for the purpose of this story. c'mon it's a G1 altered by time travel i think it's ok, right?
-the 'assault' didn't exactly happen but it's something that made part of G1 history so it can exist in both timelines. i like to think it helps tell the story much better than the exact source material. plus it can easily fit in between the gaps in the canon.
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Till all are one. =)
