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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The next few chapters involve the events that lead to Starscream's takeover. So here is a list of what will happen over the next 3-5 chapters. (these are tasters and not in order)
-Convincing Megatron (ch.4)
-gathering forces (ch.6/7-)
-'whatever lies beyond that portal'(ch.6)
-Combaticon acquiring (ch.5)

so anyway in this chapter I attempt to create Megatron's mind frame and you will see how Starscream's plan will affect it.
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Transformers: Reign of Starscream

Chapter four:

To Trick a Tyrant

8 solar cycles later

Location: Kolkular-(Decepticon command headquarters), Kaon city-state.

Megatron sat on his throne. He read all the data of the war effort from every gun given to the status of the 'Combiner initiative'. He was not accustomed to so many field reports or statuses he was a mechanoid of action not some librarian (cough, cough 'reference' cough, cough). Though he knew t was important, after all he needed to ensure that everything was ready for his assault.
'Yes' he thought 'Optimus prime will finally regret the day he stood against me, my rule is the only thing that can ensure lasting peace and ensure that all cybertronians weaknesses are removed' he sighed, he could not believe how long it would take to prepare his army.

The overall readiness would take them too just, 12 solar cycles before the Autobots estimated launch. Shockwave and Soundwave had given him the calculations and after, the thousands of years of war had come to trust their every report.
Soundwave had been there, since the beginning and was his most trusted warrior. They had founded the Decepticons together and he has been loyal ever since. Shockwave was their too he helped carry out the ideas the Decepticons strived towards.
He viewed them both a loyal though he knew Shockwaves flaws, which is why he had to constantly keep him busy with the war effort, otherwise he could conclude he should take command.
Megatron scoffed at the thought and continued reading reports. He was too close to victory to think about such things now.

'Once the Autobots are destroyed I will have proven to all Decepticons that I am still worthy to lead. Any doubts will have gone when I show why, the Decepticon cause is the best thing for Cybertron. Why peace through tyranny will create everyone equal in their strengths, conviction and ultimately why the Cybertronian race has the potential to be the most powerful race in the universe'. Megatron grinned arrogance was their all over his face. He stood up and looked out through the view screen the city of Kaon was his domain.
The buildings all stood tall some large pointed towers with spike like protrusions from them the buildings were of a very dark purple. The city itself had the illusion it was alive, a testament to corruption, evil, power and yet also it was somewhat peaceful. The ships and seekers flew by every building. The different buildings stood there, there appearance was a symbol of power and yet with the dim light of the Alpha Centari star were bathed in gorgeous light which Megatron often symbolically uses as a symbol for his future, a shinning presence, of pure grace, majesty and also great power and he would cover and reach all of Cybertron.

Suddenly a beep occurred it was from his thrones computer systems. He sat down and opened up his data net. A new report/request had appeared. 'Ahhh' he thought 'it's from shockwave time to see how his progress goes'. He opened it up and bean reading. The data referred to the current status of the space bridge. 'Well then, the bridge is at 88% functionality and will be ready at least, a month before the predicted assault time. He continued reading. 'There would be enough energon at this time for a few bridges if more energon is saved for the bridge. The recommended amount is 44.33% of current amount to be saved. Quite a large amount', he thought 'but if the Decepticons are to colonize and conquer planets'.

Shockwaves decision did make sense after all assets must be sacrificed in order to achieve victory. All my warriors knew that and therefore it is an acceptable loss'. Continuing he discovered a recommended action.' Most irregular for shockwave' he thought, but he was one of his greatest assets, so he decided to read on. It was about the nemesis protocol. 'my price star ship' he thought 'what could shockwave possibly be suggesting'. He discovered a sort of list for the most valuable assets to have as a crew. 'Well interesting it's not every day such a recommendation is offered. Let's see sound wave, definitely a fine choice. The constructicons, Dirge, Ramjet, Thrust (seriously I'm actually struggling to find more. But even then I'm only using a select amount anyway). Near a thousand names appeared (my version of the ships capacity, mostly from TF prime/fall of Cybertron game).

Megatron was intrigued shockwave had spent, the last 8 solar cycles compiling a list of his most loyal subjects. Subjects that would be most effective when it came to, sending the ship through the bridge. 'Most extraordinary shockwave has pretty much helped plan the Decepticons conquest of the universe. He has become even more valuable'. The list ended with a final request and a most interesting request.
'What? Recommended action to take, delay the assault by a few days so to use the collected energon, for a fully functional space bridge. The energon with my permission would be used, to fire it for a first test of the bridge. Shockwave requests that the nemesis also be fueled and prepared, for interstellar travel through the bridge to harvest, the resources of the chosen planet Helios prime (made up). The energy to revitalize Cybertron could be 42.66% obtained from the target planet'.

he read further it became clear that this strategy shockwave was giving him was perfect he could personally direct the harvest of the planet and use the ships fuel to find another and with the amount of energy stored still have enough energy to power the return trip to Cybertron and increase revitalization to a estimated 71.55%.
'Excellent' he thought 'now the Decepticons will succeed on two fronts, with him on the nemesis and shockwave and Starscream? Ah yes of course he would not be an effective crew member when he is more effective commanding seekers. And also I trust him about as far as I can blast him so having shockwave to keep him I check is perfect. And I can gain enough energy to revitalize Cybertron while the Autobots are decimated'.

Megatron had never been more pleased since, he last had the chance to face Optimus prime in combat. 'Well now to organize and conduct this plan further with Shockwave, sound wave and even Starscream' he thought. A maniacal glare appeared on his face. 'Soon Optimus, you will see why I saved Cybertron and our race. And your pathetic Autobots will know fear as a crush their tiny sparks with my bear hands and at the same time ensure that our race will be unchallenged by any foe. He said aloud.
Megatron left the room he had plans to discuss and he wasn't going to waste mega cycles of his time staring at monitors.

Secret location, Kaon

(5 solar cycles later)

In his chamber Starscream's 'ally' sat on his make shift throne. He was sipping on a chalice of energon about as entertaining as the past solar cycles could get for him. A few monitors were opposite him these gave him as much data as they would allow of the outside world. H had hacked into Starscream's personal data net and gained all he could off of them. Though the experience was taxing his patience could only stretch so far.

'Why must I wait so long, when will that slagging fool get here' he whined to himself. He knew it would take a while for Starscream to enact his plans but he had no idea of the agonizing waiting. 'Curses did I really come all this way for nothing. If he fails is there anything he can do to change the fate of all cybertronians. I know quite a bit about time travel but I need him to change everything if my plans are to succeed. Perhaps I put too much faith in him...which is really weird considering my situation'. He sighed and drank again; he then finally heard a familiar jet engine. The noise stopped and a 'chik, chik, chak, chick' (classic g1 transformation reference =) could be heard.

In about 30 clicks the cybertronian had entered the room grinning. 'Well thanks for the warm welcome, 'friend' anyone would think you were waiting for someone I wonder who/ said Starscream.
'About time, I've been monitoring what I can, apparently there has been a shift in tactics, apparently The Decepticons are focusing more on the space bridge'.
'Well, I wonder what could have caused that' he said grinning. 'Looks like my plans are coming into motion and soon the Decepticons will be mine', said Starscream.
His ally was impressed 'about time, who would have thought you and Shockwave, working together, it's funny because I only thought of that when I came here. He also grinned at this 'about time that thing s are moving, once Megatron is gone we can finally change the future to an ensured Decepticon victory'.

Starscream was curious about a few things however. 'You still have yet to tell me about this battle of Autobot city and its aftermath'.
His ally looked haunted 'perhaps later that is an old wound its events had a huge affect on the future in ways you cannot believe. And I suffered a great loss that day' he closed his eyes for a while then took a big drink from his chalice

'Very well then so a part of my plan also, involves finding new troop to replace the ones on the Nemesis. I was thinking of integrating Decepticon prisoners or even war criminals into my hierarchy. Perhaps your knowledge can help me pick some' he said hopefully.

His ally had done something like this before; well I the future when I was exiled I decided to visit the detention cells on Cybertron and liberate the war criminals their to my cause I chose five who's personality components had been stored there. i converted earth military vehicles for their bodies and to ensure their co-operation did not install their energon absorbers meaning that their bodies could not refuel. and with their energon low worked with me. though it was temporary.

'Well then what were they called' said Starscream impatiently

His ally simply said 'those chaotic fools called their group...The Combaticons.


ooh hope you guys enjoyed. some of you g1 fans will know that the next chapter will be an alternate version of the introduction to the Combaticons from the G1 cartoon, called 'Starscreams brigade'. (look it up if you can't remember it's on youtube or TF wiki or something).

Glad you joined me and expect the next chapter...some time soon.

...oh also as we move on the chapters will become violent. not every one, but seeing as pretty much every transformers series/comic death etc, is okay to some people. ever since G1, deaths and fights have been fine to people (because they are robots). So things like character battles e.g. megatron vs Optimus would be described more and be more graphic.
this will start in the next chapter with Starscream at the Detention center. maybe like 5-10 kills by starscream/combaticons. If you feel it is becoming too violent i can either make the rating higher or step down the action (i'll probably do the first one however), tell me how you feel in the reviews.

Till all are one.