Minimus Prime: I've seen rebellion's happen faster than that lol. Besides, she didn't run away in fear of Starscream's life.

Grievousorvenom: I'm glad that you're enjoying the story so far :)

Techna's optics lowered as Decepticons stared sadly at her, and she knew perfectly knew why. Ever since being forced into the Decepticons, the femme had hardened and barely spoke to anyone besides Starscream. Well, she'd secretly sneak out and speak with her friends that were amongst the Autobots. She looked around her now dead planet. Cybertron was now inhabitable, that's why the war had been put on hold to get everyone off. Her spark clenched, remembering that she wouldn't be on the same ship as Starscream. Instead, she was forced to go alone on a small ship. She found Starscream leaning against a crumpling wall with an emotionless look on his faceplate, staring at the Nemesis, the ship he was going to board. Techna let out a shaky breath from her vents. No one was around, considering it was very late at night. She stood next to Starscream, who just continued to face forward.

"I hear you're going onto the Nemesis." Techna said quietly. Starscream nodded. Like Techna, he too had been hardened by war. He remained silent, which sent a pang through Techna's spark. She wrapped her servos around him in a surprise hug. He seemed startled but returned the embrace.

"What was that for?" he asked quietly. Techna looked up at him sadly. Starscream's spark ached when he saw her like that.

"I don't want you to go! I don't want to have to travel through space alone!" Techna started to ramble, trying to keep him there. "I don't want to lose you!" Starscream (he's a few inches taller than her) lifted up her chin.

"I don't want to go without you either, but I have to follow orders or else…" Starscream paused and corrected himself. "Everything will be alright. Trust me." Before she could say anything, Techna was kissed suddenly by Starscream. She tensed up, not knowing what to do but slowly started to relax and got closer to him. Starscream chuckled and held her smaller frame close. When they pulled away Techna's cooling vents turned on as Starscream smiled down at her.

"I…uh…neh…" Techna stumbled over her words. Starscream chuckled.

"Sorry, I didn't know how else to tell you." Starscream apologized. Techna raised an optic ridge at him.

"Oh? What were you going to tell me?" she stood on her toes to be optic to optic to him. Starscream looked lost for words. His optics showed he was thinking so Techna nudged him gently. "Come on, there's no need to glitch." She joked.

"Techna…you've been more than just my best friend to me for years. You're the only one who ever seemed to care that I was attacked while at the Academy and I'm pretty sure you're the only one who would join the Decepticons just so I wouldn't die. Primus you were the only one willing to be my friend. I…I think I love you." Starscream admitted. Techna froze and stared at him for a minute.

"It took you this long to say it? Primus, I was wondering if you were going to tell me or if I was going to have to tell you first." Techna laughed lightly. Starscream smirked at her. "I love you too, Screamer." Starscream's optics lit up and his spark was filled with joy.

"Take this one step at a time?" he asked, placing his forehead against hers.

"Agreed." She smiled up at him. They finally realized that they still had their servos around each other and they parted somewhat awkwardly. Techna and Starscream leaned their backs against the wall and stared forward at the Nemesis. Techna laid her helm on Starscream's shoulder and looked up at him. "I can't believe you're leaving." Both of their wings drooped slightly.

"But at least I have something to look forward to." Starscream said. Techna smiled at him lightly. Starscream looked down at her and sighed. "You should go get some recharge. Why were you out here anyways?"

"I couldn't get any sleep so I decided to take a walk. I never thought I'd find you out here." Techna mumbled tiredly. "What about you?"

"The same reason, I'm scared to go with Megatron and other Decepticons alone, without you." Starscream sighed. Techna tensed, she knew she was safe from Megatron but Starscream was far from it. She let out a low growl which startled her fellow seeker.

"Sorry, I'm just really frustrated." She muttered. Starscream nodded and just stared out at the stars he'd soon be traveling. "I remember how when we were younglings that we'd agreed to explore the universe, learning about different life forms and cultures when we got older." Starscream chuckled.

"The dreams we have as sparklings seem so childish when we become adults." Techna gave him a surprised look.

"Well look who's talking all fancy now?" they both laughed, but hushed when they remembered that it was still very late…or early. They didn't really know what time it was. "I think we should both go home and try to get some recharge. Goodnight, Screamer."

"Goodnight, Techna." Starscream said before they went their separate ways. They never knew that they wouldn't see one another for centuries. But neither one lost the hope to be together again. That is…until the Nemesis landed on a small green planet called Earth.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is Chapter 3! There's going to be ANOTHER time skip by the way! OH! And something is different when Starscream offlines Cliffjumper. Instead of murdering him, he actually SAVES him and lets him return to the Autobots. More info in later chapters. The Autobots and Decepticons will be on Earth next chapter and the story will be between episodes: Masters and Students and Speed Metal.

Reviews are welcome!