Author's note. Remember to tell me which Autobots you want to see as Sparklings and I'll pick some, with thanks to those who have already suggested names. Again sorry for the shortness of the chapter, I have a feeling most will be short.

I have made it a goal to use the word goon in reference to all G1 stories and referring to the Decepticons in honour of the episode 'A Prime Problem', when Spike called them Deceptigoons.

Suggestions are welcome.

Enjoy and please review.

To say that Skywarp was excited would be an understatement. It was like saying that the Autobot twins mildly annoyed the Autobot Medic or that Megatron and Optimus weren't exactly the best of friends. A word like keyed up, eager or energized would probably be a better description of how the purple Seeker was feeling.

"You mean it? You really mean it?" he cried, bouncing up and down in front of Megatron, who had just explained his dastardly plan to get even with the Autobots. Megatron bestowed a tight smile on the Seeker before saying.

"Yes Skywarp, I mean it. You're going to have your very own Sparklings."

Skywarp gave a high-pitched squeal, clapping his hands together in delight before grabbing hold of Thundercracker and hugging him.

"I'm going to have my very own Sparklings," he said as though his Trine mate didn't already know that.

"Only a few mind," Megatron said sternly as Skywarp looked disappointed but Megatron was firm about this.

As utterly amusing though it would be to turn the whole Autobot army into helpless Sparklings, it just wasn't going to happen. Helpless Sparklings or not, a base full of them was just asking for trouble. What's more, Megatron did not want his base overrun with squealing brats who would undoubtedly get into all sorts of trouble. Frankly it difficult enough dealing with his TIC's brats and certain members of his crew (here Megatron glared at Starscreamm who had that 'I'm so smug I need a good slap look), without adding an army of miniature Autobots into the fray.

Megatron gave a small, almost unnoticeable shiver, Primus, was he looking forward to gloating over Prime and rubbing his faceplates in it. This plan was guaranteed to wipe that supercilious smirk that he knew Prime wore under his face mask. That was why Prime wouldn't be, ah, chosen because Megatron wanted him to be utterly helpless to do anything about the situation. Of course turning him into a Sparkling would have that affect but Megatron wanted Prime to watch as his beloved soldiers were taken away and made into little pets, and the Autobot leader would feel worse that he wasn't suffering like his men.

But enough of that, back to the situation at hand. He turned his head as Starscream now said in that annoyingly screechy voice of his.

"Look on the bright side Skywarp, excluding Prime, the Dinobots or any other rejects, you can pick anyone you want."

A huge grin lit up Skywarp and he eagerly looked at Soundwave who shook his head. Soundwave had sent Laserbeak to scout at the Ark straight after Megatron had revealed his scheme, but the Spybot hadn't returned yet. This was how Skywarp was going to pick his Sparklings and he was greatly looking forward to it.

Of course building the device that carry out this dastardly dead still needed to be built and that could take a little bit of time. However both Starscream and the Constructicons were confident it could and would be built, so no worries there. It really was amazing the sorts of devices they had come up with during their time on Earth.

Just when Skywarp was almost bursting with anticipation, Laserbeak flew in and landed on Soundwave's outstretched arm. After his Cassette transformed, the silent blue Mech inserted him into the computer, to examine the footage.

The scene was of the Autobot Red Room where the Autobots were laughing and drinking Energon. Skywarp bounded forward to get a closer look at them all.

"Hey Prime," the Autobot TIC and saboteur called cheerfully to his leader who was reclining on a sofa, his arm around a pink Femme.

"What do you think the Megatron and his goons are up too?"

"Heh, probably still crying about it," sneered Ironhide with obvious relish, his arm around a blue Femme.

"Nah, I reckon they're still in the Washracks trying to get the pink stuff off," sniggered Sunstreaker as he and his brother Sideswipe downed Energon while eyeing up two Femmes, a red and a light green one.

"Do em' good and all," added the yellow Lamborghini to laughter.

"What you saying they smell or something," laughed Bumblebee, earning more laughs from the Autobots and growls from the watching Decepticons.

"No, Sunny just like's baths," Sideswipe with a grin. "He thinks everyone should spend more time on their personal appearance."

"No harm in that," Jazz said cheerfully to which Prowl said dryly. "Except in excess."

"Hey," said Sunstreaker indignantly as Optimus Prime held up a hand for to calm things down.

"Regardless of the Decepticons personnel habits."

Several Mechs sniggered.

"We shouldn't become complacent, they will want revenge," Optimus said grimly.

"Let em' try," said Chromia to which Ironhide said "That's ma girl."

"I doubt they could get you like you got them," Elita One now said, giving Optimus's hand a squeeze causing Optimus to beam (under his mask) at her, and causing several Decepticons to grumble at the lack of Femmes'.

The Autobots conversation turned to other, more boring subjects so Soundwave switched off the sound, he could always review it later.

"I want a Femme," Skywarp said immediately at the sight of the infamous Autobot Femmes who were chatting to their male counterparts.

"Oh, you can definitely have one," Megatron said, a gleam in his optics as he surveyed the footage. "Anyone you want and be sure to pick some good Autobots."

As Skywarp eagerly did as commanded, Megatron and the other Decepticons smirked. Soon, they would have their revenge.

Author's note. Certain Autobots are out on patrol when they are ambushed by the Decepticons but which ones and who will the Decepticons take? Find out next time.