So this chapter is going to be a little short, ran out of time today. Father had me moving crap to the storage space… then got ticked at me when I placed a drawer from a chest he was moving on the wrong side. Errrr…. Anyways, vent time. Don't worry, Screamer won't get tortured this time… (eyes Cade, who is very, very afraid) You are sooo going to regret eating that special cake. It had my name on it for a reason. Come here, jailbait boy. Anyways, Thrust is coming in, ditzy as always in my tales. Let's see if he can cheer our Screamer up. Or at least get a smile from him. I want to at least get back to Earth before the movie hits the screens, so tomorrow and Sunday's installments will be long and detailed. Oh and one last thing, don't be afraid to ask questions about the fic. I will answer them. However, if something has confused you then there are bound to be others that are confused. I'm not psychic, if I was I wouldn't study because I'd just glean the answers from other people. Ask. (I don't own Transformers, I just dabble in the awesomeness of fanfiction.)

The fallen awoke to an empty room, not that he was surprised- almost all Decepticons were known for single night stands… he had honestly hoped better from Starscream, but he couldn't say anything against it. Starscream was new to this, and he had taken a virgin. A rather unwilling virgin… he must have contacted his friends to come get him. The fallen wasn't stupid, he knew he could adjust his size and went overboard when he used a large setting on a virgin. There was no way Starscream could have made it out of the temple on his own after having something that large force its way into his port. Now all he had to do was wait until the seeker healed and he would be back to do his bidding.

Thundercracker was the first to wake. Skywarp was still in deep recharge, judging from his deep, slumbering, snoring, air intakes. Starscream was… not there. Oh great-

WAIT WHAT!

Thundercracker looked around and saw the silver seeker sitting by the window to the city below. He was holding something and his helm was turned to the side just slightly, as though he had just dozed off while thinking about the object. Thundercracker slid out of bed and gently glided his way to the apparently dozing seeker. He saw that the object was a holoscan projector. Starscream was holding the old holoscan of when Megatron appointed him to Second in Command. That was a memorable planetary cycle. Starscream didn't sleep the night before out of fear because he thought when Megatron was going to send him straight to the Unmaker. Normally, when there was 'special event' that involved a Decepticon officer or member, it resulted in their execution for treachery. Starscream's record was spotless. But when Megatron threw his servo on the young Starscream's shoulder and pulled him into a half hug, naming him the new Decepticon Second in Command, Starscream nearly passed out from excitement.

Later on that evening, after the ceremony, Megatron got really drunk and actually started talking to Starscream. Thundercracker watched with Skywarp as Starscream seemed to relax for the first time since they had met him back at the Academy. And with Megatron- the Slagmaker, The feared Decepticon leader, getting cozy with his new Second in Command; who would have believed? Neither of them was stopping, and frankly it looked kind of… nice. Thundercracker didn't object when Starscream placed his servo on the passed out Megatron's helm. Most of the mechs at the party were already offline, the high grade seeping through their systems and keeping them happily offline. Megatron was actually smiling, and Starscream looked exhausted. Thundercracker and Skywarp, as tired as they were, got up and helped Starscream get Megatron back to his quarters, then took their leave so the two love birds could recharge peacefully. It was Starscream's job to make sure that their Commander was safe and sound each night… and getting him to bed seemed like a good idea of making sure that his duties were fulfilled. They heard that Starscream had a fun morning when he woke up in Megatron's arms, being hugged like a sparkling's stuffed toy by the overenergized mech. Though curling up with Megatron seemed to be one of Starscreams favorite activities prior to his departure. Times had changed… and right now, there was something that needed his attention more than the bliss of memories and what might have been.

Thundercracker gathered his strength from his recently awoken servos and gently lift Starscream off the chair and carried him back to the bed. He had apparently missed the first medication time, and Starscream needed his pain killers. Even though he was recharging, Thundercracker knew better than to question if missing a medication time was wise or not. He placed the silver seeker on the berth, covering him lightly with the blankets and placing Skywarp's arm over his chest. Then Thundercracker gave him the medication he needed via his medical access valve, and checked to make sure nothing was going to disturb them. That's when a knock came from the door. Thundercracker came to check it out, assuming it was a routine thing for Starscream's new secretary to come give him a morning report.

"TC!" There it was… the annoying voice he had been dreading would appear at the door when Starscream was injured. Thrust had arrive…

"Hello Thrust. Why are you here?" Asked Thundercracker. Thrust gave him a cheeky grin and tried to take a look around the apartment. Thundercracker knew what Thrust was looking for, and he wasn't about to let him near Starscream in this condition. He didn't care if Thrust had a crush on Starscream in the Academy, he was injured and needed his rest. Besides that, Megatron had just died… Star must have been upset to understate it. Thundercracker wasn't about to let Thrust jut in at the wrong moment. This situation needed tact… and Thrust wasn't that bright when Star came into the equation. It was like his processor got clouded every time someone mentioned the former Air Commander. But for now…

"Sorry Thrust, he's not awake right now. I'm afraid he's come down with a little illness and Hook said he was not to see anyone until he gave us the all clear. Sky and I are taking good care of him. I'll tell him you dropped by but-" Thundercracker was cut off.

"He's sick! I know will make him feel better! Oh Starscream!" Thrust chimed. Thundercracker caught the annoying one by his wrist and pulled him back. He was getting mad. Which said a lot for Thundercracker.

"Fine… If I let you see him for a cycle, will you leave him be? He is not well. He has been placed under medication to keep him asleep. You will not tell anyone. If I find" Thundercracker tightened his grip on Thrusts wrist. "that you have said anything about this, you will not come into contact with Star while I'm here. Now behave yourself." Thundercracker released Thrust's wrist and escorted him to the bedroom. Thrust took a tender look at the beautiful Starscream with a drooling Skywarp draped over him. He smiled and spoke.

"He's really beautiful, you know." Thundercracker looked at Thrust, surprise shining in his optics. "I'd hate to see him in pain… any pain. I know he is sad. Who wouldn't be when the love of your life just died? I… you know where to find me if he wants to have someone. See ya later TC." Thrust began to leave, Thundercracker spoke up.

"Hold up… Thrust." Thrust stopped in his tracks and turned cautiously. "You… I… I'll send you a message when he wakes up and Hook gives him the clear. You really took me by surprise… and I think that if you continue to act so… gentle around him, you might be exactly what Star needs right now." Thundercracker lifted his servo to Thrust. "Don't be a stranger…"

Thrust shook his servo with a smile… then grabbed him and pulled him into a hug. He waved a 'later' to Thundercracker and headed out the door. Thundercracker locked the door behind him. No one would disturb them for the rest of the day. He had canceled all the meetings earlier. No one ever dared to cross a leader when they canceled important meetings. But for now, TC just wanted some rest.

Blooper!

Cade… this is pay back.

Barricade walked into the Decepticon's new base, a commandeered aircraft carrier in the Atlantic. (yeah… he got there somehow… you want the blooper or not?) Starscream was already locked in his chambers, probably daydreaming of Megatron or sleeping. The others… he couldn't find…

Until a large figure came stumbling into the Mustang. It knocked him down to the floor and before he knew it, he had Demolisher's crushing weight on top of him, squashing him to the ground. He managed to squeeze himself out from underneath the tank.

He ran into the next room, somewhat concerned over what on earth was happening. The others were sitting around a large screen. Watching the Earth news and drinking High grade. Northing out of the norm yet. Until Frenzy jumped on Barricades back and knocked him into the table full of energon goodies and high grade. The contents spill over Barricade and coat him and Frenzy. The others take notice, and being buzzed, jumped up to… 'clean' Barricade. They can't help but notice the Mustang's sweet little aft in covered in high grade, to which Blackout and Brawl quickly turn their attention to, while Bonecrusher pulls Barricade up to bend over his lap, aft exposed to the two hungry Decepticons mouths. They lick and caress the Mustang's aft while Bonecrusher caresses it in between kisses. Then Blackout takes the initiative and pulls out his cable. He shoves it into Barricade and proceeds to take him roughly. The still coated Barricade can't help but cry out. They continue for a minute, then a very pissed and tired Starscream walked in, fuming from the audio receptors.

"SHUT THE SLAG UP ALL OF YOU!" Starscream yells, then turns to leave a very frightened bunch of Decepticons in mid inferfacing… and apparently unable to complete it. Talk about a long night… poor Barricade was still covered in sticky stuff, and everyone else was very horny.

Ok… that was it. Read and review. Sleepy…so sleepy. I'll update earlier tomorrow. Given I get time…yeah I tortured Cade. He ate my cake. At least he's not having sparklings! But… someone else might by the time I'm done with them… (eyes Star and Bee) beware. Crazy, sparkling loving fan on the loose (which is weird because I'm not a big fan of loud babies, but I like sparklings and quiet babies. It hurts my ears…which are extremely sensitive.) Time for bed. Night!