Just visiting 11
When the door to his quarters opened, Megatron didn't notice.
He was too absorbed in his work that lay before him on a bench. A body, about the height of his shoulder, maybe a bit shorter than that. He had not yet installed all the parts, so the left foot and the optics were missing. And the head was not quite finished. But as far as he could see, Megatron was pleased with his progress. The Protoform was that of a young adult who only needed an upgrade before he was finished. But Megatron was sure that this form was fitting. First, he wanted to build the shape of a Sparkling and the nasty idea behind this was very tempting but the result was finally matching. Grinning, he put down his tools and turned around.
Starscream stared at him.
In the next moment Megatron transformed his gun from his right arm and held it at his opponent's chest. Starscream shrieked in terror when he was pressed to the wall.
"What are you doing here?" growled Megatron.
"I ..."
"Where did you get the code?"
"You're using the same password for years now!" gasped Starscream while eyeing the cannon eagerly, ", All hail Megatron' ... That was not that hard to guess!"
A few seconds Megatron pierced the Seeker with the fiery optics of him, until he transformed his arm back.
"I'll change it ..." murmured Megatron more to himself, Starscream, however, seemed not to have heard it anyway. Megatron looked at his former Second in Command, who watched his project with huge optics.
"I cannot believe it .... Are the rumors true? Have you quarreled with Prime ... because of such a reason?"
"What are you talking about?"
Starscream pointed with one of his claws in the direction of the bench.
"You couldn't decide between you, who first ... why ... this isn't a sparkling-form!" A shocked Starscream came closer but Megatron was blocking his path. For a few moments it looked as if the Seeker wanted to overcome even this obstacle, but then he stayed back.
"You don't visit us anymore", said Starscream, and Megatron could have sworn that he was sulking.
"Why are you bothered by that? Besides, I had something to do."
"It doesn't bother me", snapped Starscream outraged, "I've only noticed!"
Megatron grinned. "Is that so? Don't you worry, when I'm done here, then I will come to you. When you feel that lonely…"
Starscream's cooling systems switched on and Megatron was more amused than before. His former SIC seemed to be very embarrassed, indeed!
"I-I don't need you! I…" But he stopped talking when he watched Megatron. The latter doesn't pay attention to him anymore, but looked over his wings to someone else.
The Seeker turned around and looked into the face of Optimus Prime, who also stood within the quarters of Megatron now. The owner was wondering how his brother was able to sneak in so quietly.
Blue eyes, even more intense than usual, the mouth parts tightly compressed together and his fists clenched on the side… Prime looked like as if he would throw himself at him anytime.
Like when he attacked him when Megatron wanted to flee from the sacred halls. Optimus had again asked for answers, held him until Megatron could stand it no longer and told him everything. The boy spoke only to him and has been for almost two years. Of course he did not mention the noble reason that he wanted only to protect Prime. Thus, Prime only stared at him upset and could not understand, when the world continued rotating without him. And to make his point clear, Megatron said with a sneer "The boy is none of your business!"
That was the moment when Prime shot away half of his face and he flew through the wall.
Megatron was curious. When did they change sides? Since when did Prime behave like he would?
A violent atmosphere lay over the trio. Two opponents and an outsider in the middle. Prime took a step forward and to Megatron's surprise Starscream's body slipped before him, almost as if he wanted to protect him....
And then the realization hit him like a blow. That was exactly what Starscream was doing.
No. Earlier Megatron would have been happy having such a loyal Starscream (well, maybe not, would've surely become boring), who always supported him and didn't stab him constantly in the back. But now, he was no longer the leader of the Decepticons and Starscream was no longer his Second in Command. They lived on and Starscream should not have to worry about his safety, but care for someone else.
Someone who appreciates Starscream more than he could ever do.
Megatron growled and grabbed Starscream's shoulder. The other winced.
"Go now, Starscream! Mistfire is waiting for you."
His former Second in Command looked confused at him over his shoulder, but Megatron's optics wouldn't tolerate any protest. Starscream jerked away from the hand of the other and then snorted disbelievingly.
"Do what you want, mighty Megatron, but I won't pick up the pieces."
Finally, he sent an angry glance in the direction of Prime who caught him, but no further reference was received. And then the Seeker disappeared out the door.
The two opponents were staring into the others optics, not willing to let the other win. It reminded Megatron of the good, old days and he could feel how hot his systems were getting. No matter what others said he had always enjoyed the battles with Prime. After all, they were a challenge. But the thought of another person ("I ... I'm scared.") brought him back to the ground of reality. The fighting mood evaporated as quickly as it came and Megatron snorted annoyed.
"Where did you get my password?"
", All Hail Megatron'?" asked Prime and sounded very amused, "It surprises me that you have not changed it, brother."
"Now, I am your brother again, yes?" snapped Megatron, his red optics flashing as he recalled the scene that had brought both of them in the repair.
"It's your fault! Your fault! How could you? Sam is gone because of you! You drove him to do so! Too late ... too late ... I'm too late again...! Who are you? You're not my brother!"
Prime did not go into it.
"You have stolen the material", he said and Megatron wondered why he was so quiet, when he had attacked him recently "Why?"
"I needed it for the Protoform."
Optimus' relaxed hands clenched again.
"Sam is dead and this time for sure. What're you trying to do?"
Absent Megatron ran his claw over the workbench. "Believe what you want, Prime. Give it up and forget the matter. Be like me. I also gave up when I was forced into this situation. Locked in a position that I always wanted but not under those circumstances. Resign, you melancholy idiot! But I ... I will not."
Optimus said nothing.
"The only way to get to the essence is when a new Spark is created" said Megatron and looked over to Prime, who immediately understood what his brother was getting at.
"You think he's still in the Allspark?!"
"Of course. The Allspark is using his consciousness. He has captured it."
Megatron would think of nothing else. He didn't know what he would do if his assumption was incorrect.
"If a new spark's created", whispered Prime thoughtfully, "...Then you would be one with the Allspark."
"Right." Optimus Prime just shook his head.
"That is far too dangerous. You could lose your life." Megatron laughed softly. It sounded dark and not the least bit humorous.
"I do not care! ... I have to search him. He said he goes where he cannot return, so I have to bring him back ..." Megatron grinned. "Annoying, but there is no other way..."
Prime took a little step closer to his brother.
"Why are you doing all of this?"
"Why? ", asked Megatron amused. "I'm selfish and egotistical. All of this I won't do for him. I do this for myself."
Yes, he did. If only for the last part of his sanity that was left.
Primes skepticism confronted Megatron and he began to growl.
"The boy is mine" he said in a somber tone that resonated with a threat "And I will not allow that something is stolen from me again." At the last words he looked closely at Optimus, who only shook his head sadly, when he understood the connection to the Allspark.
But then, Prime became very quiet. He thought about something, his optics searched the Protoform behind Megatron and his gaze also seemed to stay quite a while there. Suddenly, he took the tool and began to move to the Protoform.
Megatron took his arm and held Optimus back.
"What're you trying to do?"
To Megatron's surprise there was actually a smile on Primes face.
"Sam would certainly not approve to look like a mini-you. I'll only change a bit ...?"
"What ...?" Megatron growled.
A chuckle and then the blue optics looked at the silver face of Megatron.
"Do you think I won't help?" He was serious when he spoke the next words. A promise. "I will not fail him. Not this time."
"This matter doesn't concern you!"
"It is."
"Prime, you ..!"
"Megatron."
A stare-duel.
"Give me the blue plates."
Megatron gave an incredulous snort as he freed the arm of his brother. The situation had indeed developed strangly.
"Fine. But I did not even have blue plates! And another thing: He'll get red eyes, understood?"
"I believe…" replied Optimus quietly, "…that blue would be better... with the optics too."
"WHAT? Never! The plan was my idea, remember?" Megatron growled menacingly.
After an infinitely long battle of words, no one came to a conclusion. They decided to finally play a little game to choose. Well, what could Megatron say to this issue?
Prime always had more luck in games than him.
So, I hope you liked that chapter. I had a lot of fun writing it.
OMG there's still hope for Sam! But they have to hurry...the time is almost up...
At first; Megatron's password. Of course he won't change it. He likes that password and everytime he's standing for the panel he can't think of any new word.
Second; Starscream... After writing this chapter it almost looks like he has some kind of crush on Megatron, don't you think? That was not my intention, but well...
Third; Optimus. That he's OOC in this chapter is intended. One part of my story is the nearing of the two brothers. And I think they take both a step in the direction of the other. Optimus' outbreak is because he's a bit unstable. His pain ate him
inside and then there's his brother who talked with Sam and made fun of him and stabbed him with those words.... so KA-BOOM.
So, beware the next chapters :3
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JuJill
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