Windscream waited by Teletran 1 when Optimus came back. She knew he wasn't happy for not interrogating the Decepticon but she had her reasons. Back home they interrogated violently and she was worried she would do the same since it was all she knew about interrogations. Drumming her fingers on the console Windscream was glad she did get to observe Soundwave he wasn't too bad when he wasn't trying to take over the world. That made the curious jet think; maybe not all of the Decepticons were bad. Maybe they had their reasons and they did regret what they had done, Windscream knew what that was like. She had chosen the wrong side once and now due to hate and revenge everything was gone. Ironhide came up behind the femme, slapping his hand on her shoulder
"I heard what you did today! Man that must have been some tough fightin'!" the red Autobot exclaimed
"It wasn't that hard really. Just gotta take them out when in their disguises." She said casually still thinking about what kind of secrets were hidden behind the purple insignia, Ironhide was hooting and going on and on about how he wished he was there.
I'm glad you weren't. Windscream thought, later she was definitely going to go see Soundwave after Optimus had his talk. Just then the leader strode in, his fine form standing tall.
Speak of the devil. Windscream thought with a coy smile, her arms crossed and her chassis leaning against the computer console. Ironhide left after Prime said some words to him then the leader's optics fell on her.
"Windscream-" he started but she cut him off
"Yeah I know. They are cold heartless machines that want to kill us all and I shouldn't be hanging with them but hear me out Prime." She said using a more formal name for him. Optimus must be pissed now. But he surprised the femme with a nod
"Okay I did learn some things with my time in there."
"Continue." Optimus said, obviously curious. So she still had her good old silver tongue. A way with words is power no matter who you are.
"So you know that Megatron is evil correct?"
"Yes." He had no clue where this was going
"And that his army definitely has evil intents right?" Oh he was getting annoyed with this now
"Yes…"
"Well what IF it's not the army that's evil Prime?" Now she got him. Optimus stopped and started thinking
"With my time in their with Soundwave, I know what war does, no way he started out like that! War makes a shell Optimus. Believe me I know. We just have to find a way into their heads. My home is gone Prime and people like the Autobots AND Decepticons caused it! Maybe some force sent me here so I could stop more destruction but… I know deep in my Spark that this is the right thing to do." She knew it was right, this had to be stopped Windscream didn't want another home gone. More lives were at stake now, more than just a small colony.
"Hmm perhaps…"
"No not perhaps. It's the right thing to do. The only way to end this is by taking the first step and that is by finding a reason for the evil. Everyone has a reason to do things Prime. From greed to pure love of violence, deep down it all comes to that." She lowered her optics; Megatron wasn't the only one she was talking about. So many lives she couldn't take back. In her mind she could see her hands covered in the light blue energon from thousands of dead mechs like herself.
Demonscream whispered her thoughts she looked up again at her leader who was thinking hard
"If you'll excuse me. I'm going to go tend to Soundwave. I want to make sure his shoulder from the last battle is all healed," With that Windscream walked back to the cell to find Soundwave sitting there. He was so lonely; she couldn't help but feel for him. Closing the cellblock door and locking it she opened the door to his cell.
"I'm just coming to see if you're alright. I hit you pretty bad in the shoulder." She put her bronze hand up on the Decepticon's navy shoulder, he flinched obviously it was still tender.
"Here I can patch that up better. You guys must not have a medic huh?" Windscream went to the wall and pulled out a first aid kit. Taking out a welding torch she began fixing the unsightly mark where an unskilled hand had tried fixing it.
"Our medic is the second in command Starscream." Answered Soundwave.
"Ah, that coward has an annoying voice. I like yours though, it's calm and sounds cool." She said while focusing on the wound.
"He can be a coward and I find his voice unbearable as well." Windscream smiled as she blew on the red hot metal.
"Okay that should be better, rotate you arm to try it out." Soundwave moved his arm, usually he would have escaped but with Windscream he didn't feel the need to fight anymore. Plus she did a better job than Starscream.
"Excellent." Said Soundwave as he put his arm down. Windscream was staring at his hands, which had cuffs on it. She felt one with her bronze hand
"Who tied you up?" she asked with concern.
"Ironhide." He answered. Windscream was filled with sorrow. Yes he was the enemy but she never liked seeing others caged.
"Well none-the-less is it okay if I see Ravage? I'll try repairing him too." Soundwave was… touched by the kindness of his captor. Reaching up he barely laid a finger on his shoulder to press and button that released the panther. Ravage hissed and made a run for the door but Soundwave stopped him
"Ravage let the Autobot repair you." The panther looked back confused
"Hey don't worry, I'm just gonna patch up your leg." She held up her torch and laid the panther on its side.
"Don't worry you'll be fine." She cooed as the fire from her small tool melted the bumps and ugly weldings of the jet Starscream. Minutes later Windscream was done and put the first aid kit away. Looking back at Soundwave she took off his cuffs.
"The barrier is enough," Windscream said as she left, Soundwave watched and petted his creation that sat under his hand just as confused as his master.
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Nightrose was relaxing outside reading a book. It was a famous play write known as Romeo and Juliet. As she flipped the pages with a swoosh the scent of old paper would filter into her nasal receptors. The pleasant scent made Nightrose feel at home, so safe in the ink and paper. Footsteps came close enough to Nightrose to make her turn to see Windscream walking over. Nightrose smiled at the flying femme, Windscream was always so kind.
"Hey Nightrose! What'cha readin'?" Asked Windscream in her little accent. Always cutting off the g's in ing. Nightrose smiled wider it was such an adorable trait that couldn't help but bring a smile.
"Romeo and Juliet, a classic love tragedy written by the genius Shakespeare." Windscream sat in front of Nightrose and held her knees
"Sounds interesting."
"It's quite fascinating. You would like to hear some of it?" Asked the vehicle-based femme. Windscream nodded and focused her audio receptors forward as Nightrose began repeating the tower scene. At the end of the scene where Romeo left Juliet to wonder both of the females sighed, they looked at each other and laughed.
"Who were you putting in place of Romeo?" asked Windscream through a laugh, Nightrose looked at Windscream
"I know who you were thinking of." Said Nightrose coolly. Yes just because she pretended to be serious doesn't mean she was! She saw that she had hit a soft spot in Windscream because the jet's faceplates became red but she retaliated with
"I bet yours was Skyfire!" giggled Windscream and then it was Nightrose's turn to blush.
"But you love Bumblebee." Windscream sighed.
"That I won't deny! He's so sweet and funny and cute and-"
"Okay I get it!" said Nightrose with a giggle and they both had silence for a few minutes.
"Well don't tell him okay! I-I'm too shy to tell him." Windscream started fidgeting with her fingers.
"I won't if you won't." Answered Nightrose
"You're secret is safe with me!" said Windscream cheerily. But Nightrose's ever-pondering mind began thinking of something and the only way to rid her processor of the thought was to ask the jet in front of her.
"Hey Windscream. Why have you been spending so much time with our Decepticon prisoner?" The jet looked up
"Well when I caught him I looked after him. I knew he wasn't gonna talk so I just chatted. He is not such a bad guy… war is cruel ya know? It changes us. So I figured why not show some kindness. He is…" Windscream trailed off looking for a good word to describe Soundwave and their connection and once she had it the jet smiled "… A friend." Nightrose looked at the jet for a minute contemplating how this could be, someone on the side that had tortured her taken in as a friend? She was full of surprises that was for sure
"You either have a big heart or a small brain." Nightrose said as she shook her head
"Oi!" Whined Windscream at the remark, Nightrose just chuckled as she stood up to re-enter the base.
"How about dinner?"
"Delightful!" answered Windscream as they both went off to the Mess Hall
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Bumblebee finally returned from taking Spike to the city. Boy was the yellow Autobot tired trudging back to his room Bumblebee hit the button and crashed down on the recharge chamber. Looking over he some energon and a note. Groaning as he forced himself out of the bed, Bumblebee picked up the note.
Dear Bumblebee,
I know it's been a long day so I set out these cubes for you! Have a nice nap you need it!
~ Love Windscream :)
"Gee that was thoughtful." Said Bumblebee aloud. He sipped a cube before laying down on his chamber smiling as he went into stasis.
When Bumblebee came online the first thing he did was finish off those energon cubes Windscream had left. Stretching his joints Bumblebee walked out of his room fully energized and ready for anything except for Windscream carrying some energon cubes towards the brig.
"Hey where are you taking those?" He had an idea but he wanted to make sure.
"Oh Soundwave I know he could use some energy he looked pretty drained. But how are you today?" Windscream asked cheerfully. Bumblebee stared at the jet her new Autobot symbol was on her wings shining against the black metal. He quickly regained focus from the blazing color and smiled at Windscream
"Oh good, thanks for the cubes. By the way when did you get those?" he asked pointing at her wings Windscream looked at back at them.
"Oh just this morning. Optimus said we might as well. Now I gotta take these to Soundwave and co." she turned but as she did something caught Bumblebee's eye. On her shoulder something was etched into the electric blue shoulder plates. He never saw the side of Windscream's shoulder so close before, the marking had been what looked like scratched off. Leaving a jagged end, a silvery scar and he could barely make out the shape it was part of a fanged skull.
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ah the cliché… XD But it looks like Windscream isn't telling the whole truth… and anyone who can guess the chapter title themes gets an imaginary cookie. I plan on doing some art for this too so d: