Times:

Orn- 1 day

Joor- hour

Vorn- year

Klik- minute

When the trio reappeared, it took a few clicks to get their bearings straight. Thundercracker shook his head and looked at his surroundings. They were not as enclosed in mechs as they previously were, which was a relief. He let out a sigh, and glanced at Starscream. His eyes widened and jaw had dropped in shock. Starscream had immediately made his way to Megatronus!

Thundercracker furrowed his brows. Starscream couldn't even wait for him. The red and white seeker knew how uneasy this made him feel, and yet he just went off to do what he wanted with no regard with what the other thought. A hand was placed on his wings and began to gently stroke at them. Looking back, Thundercracker discovered it was Skywarp.

"It'll be OK," Skywarp said. "Nothing bad is going to happen Tc." The look of worry was still displayed on the blue seeker's face. "Trust me, OK? I know nothing will calm your nerves, but come on, let's go over too. OK?"

Thundercracker gave a slight nod and allowed the purple seeker to goad him over towards Starscream. When they shuffled in next to the other seeker, he was already deep in conversation with Megatronus, who appeared very interested in what Starscream had to say.

"Very interesting." Megatronus said and glanced at the two seekers who joined. "Nice to see you again, Skywarp." Skywarp chattered a greeting, then the silver mech focused on Thundercracker. "And who might this be?"

"Thundercracker." The blue mech stated un-enthused. Starscream jabbed him with his elbow.

"It's my pleasure to meet you." Megatronus held out his hand. With a bit of reluctance, Thundercracker shook it. "I assure you, I mean you no harm." Megatronus sensed the blue seeker's unease and tried to calm him. "So, what brought you from your high city of Vos?"

"I brought them here," Skywarp said. "Thought they might be interested in hearing your speech."

"Ahh really?" Megatronus said. "And where yous?"

"Most definitely," Starscream said.

"And what did you think of what I had to say, Thundercracker?" The silver mech asked.

Thundercracker shrugged his shoulders. "I dunno..." Thundercracker mumbled.

"Brought you nothing to think about?" Megatronus questioned.

"Of course it did," Thundercracker replied. "I just don't really know what to make of it."

"Change is needed," Starscream piped in. "You may be blind to what's really happening Tc, but I'm not."

"OK. " The blue seeker clearly stated. "I get that. But why the violence? Why must the senate be taken down by brute force?"

Megatronus gave a loud laugh. "You think just walking up to them and demanding equality would work?" Starscream started to chuckle and Skywarp attempted to not laugh, which failed miserably.

Thundercracker sighed and crossed his arms across his chest. "There's got to be a better way, don't you think?" He mumbled, not happy with being laughed at.

"Every option was thought out," Megatronus spoke. "I can assure you of that. I am afraid the only way to make changes is by force."

"In time, you'll understand Tc." Starscream said soothing. He wrapped his arm around the blue flier's back.

"What a strong force the seekers of Vos could be." Megatronus said. "I'll be needing an aerial force, you know."

"You'll find no better flier's then Seekers," Starscream said.

Megatronus gave a smile to Starscream, then glanced at Thundercracker. "Think it over Thundercracker, that is all I ask. Open your eyes to the corruption that is happening around you and you will see Cybertron in a different light. Once you do, I'll be waiting for you." The sliver mech looked over his shoulder as if someone shouted his name and he shook his head.

"You'll have to excuse me," Megatronus said. "My free time here has been cut short." He stood up and looked at Starscream. "I look forward to meeting you again, Starscream." Turning, he made his way to leave.

"Wait! Megatronus!" Starscream shouted. "How will I find you again?"

Megatronus glanced over his shoulder. "Skywarp knows where to find me." The silver mech bid his farewells and walked away across the street toward a silent blue mech. The two looked to be in conversation as they made their way away from the gathering.

"I'm sorry," Skywarp whispered to Thundercracker.

"For what?" Thundercracker asked.

"You seem mad." Skywarp said. "I thought you'd like what Megatronus had to say."

"I'm not mad," Thundercracker replied.

"He just doesn't like the fact that he doesn't know whats going on," Starscream said.

"What?" Thundercracker threw back. "I know whats going on. Vos-"

"Not the extent of it." Starscream interrupted. "Vos will be affected in time. Sooner than you think."

"I think everywhere will feel it like how we do here in Kaon soon," Skywarp added in. "That's why something has to be done."

"Exactly," Starscream said.

"Really?" Thundercracker exclaimed. "Look, even if the situation is indeed dire in Vos, which I cannot deny won't happen, do you really think Megatronus' way of handling it is the best?" Starscream just shrugged. "You seem about ready to jump through hoops to sign up for whatever army he is forming, Stars."

"I am keeping MY options open, Tc. I would hope you would too." Starscream spat.

Thundercracker threw up his hands and shook his head. Thinking about all this made his helm hurt. Everything was just going too fast and he felt like he couldn't keep up. The blue seeker let out a sigh as he pinched the bridge of his nose.

"It's OK," Skywarp cooed as he rubbed his hand on a blue wing. "Don't worry about it right now." Thundercracker gave no response. "Want to get a stiff drink?"

"Not really," Thundercracker answered.

"Sounds like it would hit the spot, don't ya think?" Starscream said. "One of those spiced cubes you really like would make you feel better."

"I really just want to go home." Thundercracker said and frowned. "I'm sorry. I don't mean to be a downer."

"It's OK," Skywarp said and sighed. "I, ah, didn't mean to make you feel this way."

"Skywarp," Thundercracker said and actually cracked a little smile. "I'm fine, just have a lot to think about. Kinda scary, you know? If all that was said was true, I can only fear for Cybertron's future."

Starscream nodded. "It is scary. But at least we can be prepared for it, right?"

"Yeah," Skywarp said. "There is still time to think it over. Once you feel up to it that is." Skywarp gave a warm smile. "Here, let's exchange comm lines. If you want to talk about it, just let me know. Or if you want to hang out, we can." The purple seeker gave a sly grin and winked an eye. "Like, if you want to see another movie we can." Thundercracker's cheeks flushed pink as he cracked a smile. Starscream looked puzzled, but shrugged it off.

"Do you want to come back with us?" Starscream asked. Obviously he was no longer repulsed by the other seeker. "We could get to know each other."

Once again, Skywarp shook his head no. "I can't."

"Vos too good for you?" Starscream teased.

"No, I have stuff I need to do," Skywarp said.

"Stuff? Like what?" Starscream pried. "You are the busiest homeless mech I know."

"Yeah, 'cause I am the only homeless mech you know." Skywarp laughed.

"Well," Starscream spoke. "Til next time then, Skywarp."

"It was nice meeting you," The purple seeker said.

"Likewise." The red seeker replied.

Thundercracker pulled Skywarp in for a hug and placed a kiss on his cheek. "I'm glad to see you again." He pulled away and looked into the other's optics. "I am glad you two got along."

"Yeah. He's not too bad once he warms up to you," Skywarp whispered and cracked a smile.

"I know, right?" Thundercracker replied. "Hope to see you soon."

He gave a final kiss goodbye before walking back to Starscream's side. Skywarp gave a final wave as the pair transformed and took off. He watched the two tetra-jets until they were barely speck in the sky and then the purple and black mech wondered down to the busy streets of Kaon.

Meanwhile, Starscream and Thundercracker headed back to Vos in silence. The blue seeker was deep in thought as the pair weaved through the high towers and descended upon Starscream's quarter's. They transformed and landed on the balcony and Starscream went to open his door.

"Want to come in?" Starscream asked.

"I just want to recharge." Thundercracker replied with a yawn.

"That's fine," The red and white mech said and gestured for him to come inside. "You can spend the night with me if you wish."

Thundercracker nodded and walked up to Starscream. "It will be nice to sleep with you in my arms." He lent in and kissed the other's lips, which was eagerly returned.

"Let's get you to bed," Starscream purred and led Thundercracker inside.

The blue seeker went right for the berth, pulled the blankets down and climbed in. He patted the berth to welcome his lover in, and once Starscream laid himself down, Thundercracker pulled the blankets up and wrapped his arms around the other. The pair snuggled into each other, hands sneaking in caresses here and there until Thundercracker drifted off into recharge. Starscream placed a kiss to the blue seeker's lips and settled in for recharge himself.

A/n- so sorry for the long delay! I just been very busy and had a hard time focusing when I had time to write. Anyways, enjoy!