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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-So guys this chapter involves the continuation of the Shock/scream alliance and the introduction to the part Megatron plays in the story. Starscream seeks to get rid of him, with all his acquired knowledge can he really make a foolproof plan?

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Transformers: Reign of Starscream

Chapter three:

The Shocking logic of peace through tyranny.

Starscream now needed to come up with, an argument to convince Shockwave that Megatron has failed as leader. Now he really needed to think, if he decides to contact someone then he would most likely, be punished or worse. He thought overall about the war and how Megatron had changed during their thousands of years, of war. Shockwave was back to cataloging and analyzing some new data.
'Shockwave, perhaps we can continue our conversation, after all we haven't exactly gone into detail and there is another main point I would like to discuss'. He waited for the reaction.
Shockwave finished what he was doing and sat up and faced him again. 'Starscream we have already discussed energon conservation tactics I am filing in my personal log right now, perhaps you can wait'. He paused 'Hypothesis: does Starscream also have another agenda as well as conservation of energon. Interrogative: await the rest of his conversation to create hypotheses' he calculated.
'Very well Starscream we'll continue our conversation, enlighten me on this new subject of which you are referring'.

Starscream was now ready it was now or never. 'This will either make me leader or reduce me to atoms, but here goes I suppose' he thought. 'Right then Shockwave now although, we have discussed the subject of energon there is something else to talk about, leadership of the Decepticons. Shockwave was once again interested; Starscream was making logical conversations so why interrupt now, when there was so much data to analyse from this conversation. 'So if I may continue, I would like to elaborate on this, now we have discussed that any current strategy such as all out assaults waste energon. This is clearly a bad tactical decision in which the leader has not thought of. So who is that leader, of course you know, it's Megatron'. Starscream was treading on sheet metal at the moment any moment shockwave could report him.
Shockwave had time to think. 'Intriguing Starscream is discussing Megatron an interesting subject indeed the only logical reason he would discuss this is if he wanted my consultation on the state of our leader and also some form of action taken against him. I shall await further statements before concluding'. 'You may continue' he said.

Starscream now had to make a compelling argument. 'Very well, Megatron has clearly been making tactical errors, for starters his very concept of the tactical assault is a waste of energy if he goes all out their will be nothing left. We will kill warriors in doing so due to Optimus Primes conviction, and at the end of the day what do we achieve we kill an enemy that is running away we have shown our superiority. However Megatron's desire for revenge has blinded him to the truth that he has won and can now spread Decepticon rule across the galaxy, even the entire universe if needs be. Without energy we cannot survive. So what happens after that squabbling, infighting between troops and of course in the worst case scenario civil war over small energon pockets? So I ask you if Megatron wins will life be better.

Shockwave hadn't thought of this he was calculating but all conclusions pointed to the fact that Starscream spoke logic. Wining in Megatron's way would reduce society to ruin. 'Your logic is sound Megatron's desire for Autobot destruction has hampered him from achieving what he originally wanted'.
'Indeed Shockwave, and so what does that prove? That Megatron has lost his way. His original ideology of peace through tyranny was genius, but flawed the leader needs to be of sound mind to lead all cybertronians under his rule. If not the changes he faces affect the planet as a whole. We have the Autobots on the run yet we are planning a final assault. What does that prove?'
Shockwave hadn't had a logical conversation like this since the day he Megatron and sound wave formulated the ideals of the Decepticons. 'What if the Autobots find an energy rich world we could follow them to their and destroy them and acquire the planets resources instead of this assault' he said. He was going to discuss why Megatron is correct but something was changing his mind, not Starscream but his words have caused him to form his own hypothesis.
Starscream didn't want to hear that if Shockwave decided to inform Megatron of this suggested strategy then the future, his ally warned him about would come to pass, he needed some idea to be planted in shockwaves brain to come to a conclusion that a new leadership would be needed.
'No shockwave that could take stellar cycles what if the ships crashed then both sides would be in stasis and then eventually continue an age long war on another world. No the conflict must be solved here and we must have enough energy to survive and activate the space bridge to gain energon by the time Megatron realises this it'll be too late and we will be trapped on Cybertron'.
Shockwave spoke 'you are indeed right Megatron must change his ideals to save our race, but it might in fact be impossible'. Shockwave was discovering all new logic and it was fascinating.
'Indeed and the only thing Megatron's rule has gave people the hope of is destroying their enemies and conquering the universe, yet what of our society? he has thought nothing of it, his original ideas are tainted by desire for revenge against the Autobots and that is all he knows. Seeing as he can't change his ways, shockwave what is the logical conclusion we can make?' he waited feeling pride within himself of his excellent eloquence.

Shockwave was conflicted he had reached his final stage of decision making. 'Hypothesis: Starscream's words ring true and Megatron's leadership is a failure'.
'Evidence: all statements Starscream has suggested such as Megatron's mind frame, energon depletion and future of Decepticons along with my own previous conclusions along my Decepticon lifetime'.
'Conclusion: The Decepticon cause is failing due to Megatron's handling of the war. His increasing desire for revenge and glory has blinded him from the original ideals of the Decepticons. The ideals which I, have pushed to the back of my memory. Once he has succeeded we will be low on energon and unable to make enough space bridge trips to sustain the deception faction. Megatron has thought nothing of the effects winning/losing the assault will have on cybertronian society, morale, and therefore will bring the Decepticons on the path of chaos'.

Having reached his conclusion Shockwave now needed a command/strategy which will help him cope with this change in ideals. 'Starscream you words are indeed logical Megatron will fail even if he did destroy the Autobots, and a new leadership would be required to stop the death of all cybertronians. I am willing to accept a proposal from you and together perhaps come to a way of saving our race'.
Starscream was so exited never ad he expected him and shockwave to be on the same page. 'Excellent' he thought 'now we can work together to destroy Megatron and assume command of the Decepticons'. 'Why thank you Shockwave' he said 'indeed these are dark times but I have a solution. Megatron has to be dead or at least gone, in order for someone to assume command. The one in command shall be me and you as my second in command. With Megatron gone we can create a new Decepticon way and forge a better tomorrow. We shall effectively destroy the Autobots conserve enough energy for a successful space bridging and ensure that there are new tasks for all Decepticons to ensure that society remains healthy'. Starscream as feeling absolutely peachy his 'ally' was right he could lead the Decepticons and now with Shockwave he shall'.
Shockwave agrees and suggested a few ideas for the new society which then led to a conversation and eventually an agreement of what they wanted. 'One thing though' said Shockwave 'Megatron is a formidable opponent perhaps I can make a suggestion of how to dispose of him and these loyalists at once ensuring Decepticon survival'.
Starscream smiled 'of course Shockwave tell me your suggestion' he was already intrigued.
Shockwave simply opened up a database of the space bridge. 'the space bridge is 75.6% complete, it can create a bridge but the portal would be unstable and therefore could transport something anywhere and it's unstable vortex can mortally damage any organism cybernetic/Organic and any ship going through' he stated.
Starscream could see it 'so we tell Megatron that the bridge is fully functional and to go in our star ship 'The Nemesis. Perhaps we can also suggest the best crew to go with him singling out the loyalists. He would never conceive betrayal from you and with the fake data you will send...VICTORY IS ASSURED' he said smiling and clenching his fist.

Starscream was overjoyed he had a brilliant plan but it was guaranteed to have victory. He gained a valuable ally and a way, to lead all Decepticons and eventually come up, with a plan to destroy the Autobots. Even his 'ally would have to admit that this was a brilliant strategy. 'Soon' he said 'my Reign will commence and the Autobots and Megatron won't know what hit them till their lying offline at my heels...MWA HA HA HA HA HA HA'. He screamed. Shockwave simply continued creating the report/suggestion for Megatron. He could barely stand Starscream's personality but at least he could help him save his race.


Well isn't that fun, Starscreams plan is now revealed. Shockwave is his all and now in the next few chapters the plan will be completed. I hope you enjoyed this chapter please R&R and i'll see you soon.

Till all are one

p.s. don't for get to leave suggestions for chapters, characters, chapters detailing character development. and do notice that starscream will succeed so say whether you want it before or after he does take command.