Autobot Shadowstalker: I actually did that in my other story haha. I thought it'd be a good idea to do it again
Solus groaned as she sat up and looked around the unfamiliar room. Uneasiness swept through her as an eerie light shown on her. When she looked down at herself she saw that she was in her old body again. Was Primus meeting with her again? Probably not, there wasn't a calmness there unlike the last visit. She wanted to know what was going on, but she soon regretted it. A menacing chuckle snapped her out of her thoughts and she sprung to her pedes.
"Well if it isn't little Solus Prime! My it's been a while my dear. Tell me, how is that soon-to-be-Prime of yours?" a voice taunted. In a flash of purple light Solus found herself in the center of the Earth again, but this time right in Unicron's sparkchamber. The orb, now being plagued by the Matrix of Leadership, was fading slowly, much to Solus' relief. However, she knew that she was in his territory and that she needed to be on high guard.
"I'm not afraid of you, Unicron. My brothers and I defeated you once, then another time with the help of the Autobots. Tell me what you want and leave me alone. I will not become like Megatronus and you know that." Solus snapped. She heard a "tsk tsk" and spun around to see said mech walking up behind her. "Speak of the devil."
"Oh come now, Solus. Is that any way to treat your brother? The ancestor of the one you fell oh-so-madly in love with? Lord Unicron and I just want to talk to you. I know how much you want your old body back so we allowed you to be in it again." Megatronus explained. Solus narrowed her optics at him, not liking how he referred to Soundwave. "How would you like to have this form back…permanently?"
"You're the one who destroyed it in the first place, so why would I believe that you'd return me to normal? Besides, I've actually grown fond of my new form, it's more agile." Solus shot back. The traitorous mech chuckled and shook his helm. She was just too easy to mess with. It was going to be a piece of cake as the humans say to get her to do what they want. "You know nothing about Soundwave, so don't act like it. He's not a monster, unlike you."
"Ouch, I'm wounded! I didn't want to have to do this but you leave me no other choice, my dear sister. Lord Unicron, let's show her what she has to gain if she works with us." Megatronus exclaimed in fake hurt. There was a flash of light and Solus found herself on Cybertron again, but it was no longer dead. There were Cybertronians walking around, talking about different subjects that didn't refer to war.
"I can revive Cybertron and my pathetic brother Primus, but still control him. You wouldn't have to worry about the Decepticons or the war anymore. You'd be the ruler of all Cybertronian, owning all the respect and fear of its inhabitants. You can even remain with Soundwave." Unicron explained as Solus and Megatronus walked down the street. Solus stopped and faced Megatronus with a hard stare.
"I want to know everything about what happens to the Autobots, Thirteen, and humans. I will not put my team in danger or my charge. I know there will be a catch and I'm not going to put them in a worse situation." Solus demanded. Megatronus stopped walking as well and stared at a passerby who didn't see them obviously. He knew what she'd have to do to revive Cybertron, but she wouldn't like it.
"You know, it actually isn't that bad being known as a traitor. You don't understand what I mean but you will soon. It simple really, all you have to do is offline our treacherous brothers." Megatronus answered. Solus froze and her optics widened. She thought about Silverspark and Starscream, who were the children of Alpha Trion. She thought of Soundwave who worked with Ravage. Finally she thought of Nexus, the brother that was always close to her. "The prophecy speaks of you betraying our brothers, why not control it?"
"I've said it before and I'll say it again…I. Am. Not. Like. You. I love my brothers, I love my team, and I love my human friends. I protect life, be it from Cybertron, Earth, or any other fragging planet in the universe. Primus showed me a vision of what it would've been like if the Thirteen maintained power, it was not a pretty picture. We were corrupting Cybertron and its inhabitants. It was a blessing that we lost control. This was terrible but it doesn't condone for the deaths of them! My answer is no, I will not betray them to revive Cybertron. Let me return now." Solus snapped. Megatronus and Unicron had to admit, they were surprised by her answer.
"You're going to regret your decision. When the Autobots find out about this you'll be thought of as a traitor, someone who can't give up something to save millions. You're a coward, Solus. A fragging coward and a liar. No wonder Soundwave told Smokescreen that he's going to break up with you when you wake up. I feel sorry for him." Megatronus growled. Solus' optics widened and she was about to ask what he meant but she soon found herself waking up…
**End Solus' dream**
"SOLUS WAKE UP!" The twins yelled again. Solus gasped and sat straight up, her intakes begging for air. She felt panicked and her optics darted around the room until she realized where she was and who she was with. Everyone relaxed slightly but were still on edge. Soundwave rubbed her back as she tried to calm her racing spark and control her breathing. Jack, Nexus, and Ravage were scared for her. They hadn't seen her this freaked out in a long time.
"Solus what happened? You were thrashing and screaming in your recharge. We've been trying to wake you up for hours!" Starscream asked. Solus was confused as to why he was here, but she remembered the events that occurred early that morning. Solus didn't know she was trembling until Soundwave pointed it out and hugged her. Starscream then realized that his visor was removed, showing his faceplate to him for the first time. He shoved the thought to the back of his processor to focus on the situation at hand.
"Hours? It felt like minutes! I'm sorry guys, it was just a bad nightmare." Solus muttered. She was about to stand, realizing how late in the morning it already was but Soundwave gently pushed her back down. Everyone demanded to know what happened that was so bad that she had a panic attack in her sleep. "Fine, it was Unicron and Megatronus. They somehow got into my mind and tried to convince me to..."
"To betray the Thirteen and kill us so you can revive and rule Cybertron." Nexus realized at the same time. Solus nodded and rubbed her aching helm. Everyone held back a growl, especially Starscream who knew Megatronus when he entered the Decepticon ranks. He never trusted The Fallen from the moment he showed up. "What did you say?"
"I rejected their offer of course! It's not worth offlining my brothers and becoming Megatronus! I'd rather fight this war than be known as the second Fallen." Solus growled. Everyone smiled, knowing that she made the right decision. Solus felt a little nervous around Soundwave now, she didn't know if Megatronus was right or if he was just trying to mess with her processor. "Hey, can I talk to Nexus and Ravage alone for a minute?"
"Sure," Nexus and Ravage answered with a shrug. Everyone else left the room to give them privacy, but also wondering what she needed to talk to them about. When everyone left Solus finally broke down into tears. Nexus and Ravage were shocked but tried to comfort her, wondering what could've caused such a breakdown. Whatever Megatronus and Unicron said must've really hit her hard. She finally looked up at them with a heavy sigh.
"I'm sorry but it's just that I've been through a lot of scrap lately and what Megatronus said before I woke up really stung." She murmured. Nexus rubbed her back soothingly, like how he did when she was saved from Megatronus. Ravage glanced at the door to make sure that no one was about to enter so Solus could tell them what happened. Solus explained everything that she saw and heard, including what Megatronus yelled at her at the very end. "What if he's right? What if Soundwave is going to leave me?"
"If he does then I'll personally send him to the Pits, but he's not going to." Nexus assured her. She couldn't help but snicker at the thought of Nexus chasing down Soundwave trying to shoot him. He was more protective of her than anyone else it seemed like. Nexus looked over at Ravage who nodded for him to continue. "Megatronus is an aft and a half, he doesn't know slag. And I think you need to go talk to Soundwave, he did talk to Smokescreen but for a different reason."
"What?" Solus asked hesitantly. Ravage and Nexus grinned but said nothing as they both left the room. She mumbled about idiotic mechs and exited the room too. Everyone was discussing what to do about Starscream now that he knew the truth. He and Silverspark personally wanted him to join the Autobots but if Megatron found out the reason he'd use it against them. "Maybe he could be our spy, get information from the inside."
"That's…actually a good idea." Starscream admitted. Silverspark was slightly hesitant, knowing that he didn't have a good record with the Decepticons. If he messes up he's already on Megatron's suspicion list and he could be offlined. She had to admit, now that she knew that he was her brother she didn't want to lose him again. Starscream, however, felt extremely guilty. Every time he saw the long scar on her faceplate he inwardly cringed. "But how am I going to explain why I left last night and didn't return until today?"
"Scrap…" everyone muttered. Eventually they did come up with an alibi and Starscream left to return to the Decepticons. Solus watched as everyone went back to their normal business and acted as if nothing happened. In war that seems to be the only comfort you can truly get. When music randomly began to play she raised an optic ridge at her teammates.
There I was again tonight, forcing laughter, faking smiles
Same old, tired place lonely place
Walls of insincerity, shifting eyes and vacancy
Vanished when I saw your face
All I can say is it was enchanting to meet you
"Okay, who's playing Taylor Swift music?" Solus asked. A couple bots snickered, especially Nexus and Ravage. She suddenly dreaded whatever they were planning. That's when she noticed that Soundwave was nowhere to be seen. What were they doing? The music continued to play, but she was distracted when someone tapped her shoulder. She turned to see Soundwave standing there with a smile.
"May I have this dance?" he asked. Solus gave him a questioning look but answered yes.
Your eyes whispered, "Have we met?" across the room, your silhouette
Starts to make its way to me
The playful conversation starts, counter all your quick remarks
Like passing notes in secrecy
And it was enchanting to meet you
All I can say is I was enchanted to meet you
"Okay what is this all about? Why is everyone snickering and what are you planning?" Solus finally asked. Soundwave shrugged and didn't answer. Solus had to admit, she was a little embarrassed that everyone was watching them dance. They obviously knew what was going to happen but didn't bother telling Solus herself.
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonder-struck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
The lingering question kept me up, 2 a.m., who do you love?
I wonder 'til I'm wide awake
Now I'm pacing back and forth, wishing you were at my door
I'd open up and you would say
It was enchanting to meet you
All I know is I was enchanted to meet you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonder-struck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don't you let it go
I'm wonder-struck, dancing around all alone
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
This is me praying that
This was the very first page, not where the storyline ends
My thoughts will echo your name until I see you again
These are the words I held back as I was leaving too soon
I was enchanted to meet you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
This night is sparkling, don't you let it go
I'm wonder-struck, blushing all the way home
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
This night is flawless, don't you let it go
I'm wonder-struck, dancing around all alone
I'll spend forever wondering if you knew
I was enchanted to meet you
"Solus I've wanted to ask you this for the longest time and now I'm ready to ask…will you be my sparkmate?" Soundwave asked. Solus' optics widened in surprise and everyone held their breath, the music on pause, as they waited for her answer. She stood on her toes (poor femme, she's so short haha) and kissed Soundwave happily.
"Yes," she whispered as she held him close. She vaguely heard the others cheering but she ignored them. She was content with just being near Soundwave.
Please don't be in love with someone else
Please don't have somebody waiting on you
Yay for Solus and Soundwave! Hope you liked it!
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