Do not worry I'm not neglecting my other stories. I'm just having a bit of trouble figuring out what is going to happen next with them. They will be updated do not worry!
Question: What do you reviewers think about the name of Fireflight for Arcee's sparkling? I know that's already an Autobot, but I can't think of anything else... Do you guys have any name suggestions? Leave them in your review!
Soundwave looked down at the Decepticons gathering metal. He knew why Megatron wanted a time machine. He had told him numerous times before, back on the Nemesis, when Soundwave was loyal to him as ever.
After recent events, his loyalty had switched to Starscream.
Soundwave made the occaisonal visit to the new warship, The Nemesis II, giving Megatron the false idea he was still loyal to him. As long as Soundwave showed up every now and then, that would dismiss any suspicions Megatron had.
His excuse? Tracking down the parts for the time machine, which he never actually did.
Soundwave watched from above the cliff, and saw Knock Out and Breakdown. They were holding the schematics in their hands, and discussing it. It was obvious to Soundwave that Knock Out was now the second-in-command, because Megatron had mentioned that idea numerous times as well. At that time, Soundwave would have been happy, but now, he realized it was a stupid idea.
Blowing up the doctor's ego would have negative consequences.
Soundwave simply shook his helm, and transformed into blue MQ-9 Reaper aircraft, and headed back towards where he and Starscream had set up as base.
Soundwave flew into their base, and transformed, landing on his feet. He looked up, and saw Starscream hunched over the desk at the back of the base. He walked towards him, and Starscream looked over his shoulder, "Oh Soundwave. You're back," He pushed back in the chair, and stood up, his joints creaking, "What's Megatron up to?"
"I can't believe he wants a time machine. What is he going to do with a time machine?" Soundwave played the recording of Knock Out talking to Breakdown. Starscream crossed his arms, and sighed.
"Good work Soundwave," The silent bot nodded, and walked over to his corner of the base.
Their base was just a cave found high up in a mountain. Sometimes, Starscream liked being by himself. He liked to be alone with his thoughts, and just scratch ideas down on the wall. Other times, he did like it when Soundwave came back from the Nemesis II. Even though Soundwave didn't speak, it was still nice to have company.
Starscream was afraid to be left alone with some of his more darker thoughts.
The thought of offlining himself had crossed his servos many times, but he quickly brushed that thought out of his mind. Arcee needed him, and he had to get back to the base. Starscream walked back over to the desk, and sat down.
He thought about Arcee, and how she must be feeling, thinking he was dead. How long has it been since he last saw her? Four months, by the marks on the cave. He was keeping track of time.
Starscream looked over at Soundwave. The Decepticon had fallen into recharge. Starscream got up once again, and stretched. He should go out for a bit. Starscream walked to the edge of the cliff, and jumped off the edge. Transforming in midair, he took off with great speed towards the sky.
Starscream dropped down in altitude, and eventually transformed, landing on the ground. He looked around, and breathed in the fresh air, "Jack!" Starscream froze, and quickly ran behind a building, "Hey Jack wait up!"
Starscream leaned his helm out, and saw the one who Arcee guarded, Jack. The girl, Miko he believed, ran over to him, "Are you going to the base?" she asked, as they walked down the street together.
"Not today. My grandparents are coming over for dinner, and mom wants me home to do my homework."
"Arcee will be upset," Miko said. Jack chuckled.
"She gets upset over the littlest things now that she's pregnant."
Pregnant!
That word shocked Starscream. Arcee, pregnant? He was going to be a father? Starscream smiled at this thought. He always wanted a sparkling of his own, though he was still nervous about being father.
"The other day she burst into tears because Bulkhead staked the energon cubes wrong," Miko said with a laugh. Jack simply shook his head, and they stopped in front of his house, "You'll be there tomorrow?" Miko asked, and Jack nodded, "See ya!" She took off running while Jack walked up his driveway. Starscream quietly snuck over to his house as well, and peered around the corner of the garage. Jack unlocked the front door, and went inside.
Later that evening, Jack was bringing the dishes in from the dining room as he heard his mom and grandparents laughing. He smiled, and began putting the dishes in the dishwasher.
BANG!
Jack stopped, and turned around. June came in the kitchen, "What was that?" she asked.
"I don't know. I think it came from the garage," he said, and placed the plates down, "I'll go check it out," June nodded, and went back into the dining room.
Jack opened the door to the garage, and flicked on the light. His eyes went wide.
"Starscream! What the hell?" he hissed, closing the door. The Seeker looked up at him.
"Sorry for the noise," he said, trying to get comfortable, "I overheard you and Miko talking. Is it true? About Arcee?" Jack nodded his head slowly.
"You've been alive this whole time," he said, amazed, "Why didn't you come back to the base?"
"In case I was being followed," Starscream answered, "But Megatron must think I'm dead too. That's what Soundwave tells me," Jack sat down on the steps.
"You have to go back to the base. Arcee...Arcee is a mess. She barely does anything, and Ratchet's afraid that it will harm the baby. Plus, Megatron is building some..."
"Time machine," Starscream interrupted, "He's building a time machine," Jack raised his eyebrows.
"Time machine? What does Megatron want with a time machine?"
"I think," Starscream said, tapping his talons against his chin, "there's something he wants to undo in the past, or take from the future. One of the two."
"How do you know this?" Starscream chuckled.
"He used to talk about it all the time," Starscream leaned forward, "Is...is Arcee alright though? I mean being pregnant and all," Jack said nothing, thinking his words over.
"She would be a lot better if you were around," Jack finally said. Starscream nodded. He felt guilty for hiding from her. Maybe it was time to make his appearance, "When are you going to come back?"
"Soon. I'll contact you when I'm ready," Jack nodded, and opened the garage door. Starscream crawled outside, and stood up. He transformed, and took off into the air, spiralling away.