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Chapter 3
A young teenage boy walked out of school and saw a blue motorcycle sitting in the driveway, getting on he put on a helmet and drove away. Most of the drive through the Nevada desert was done with silence until the boy couldn't take it anymore.
"Arcee you're awfully silent, is anything the matter?", Jack asked.
He heard a sigh and that was never good, "Lets just say we have a visitor back at base".
Later
Jack, Miko, and Raf stood wide eyed and their mouths were gaped, looking down at them with a confused expression was Starscream. Miko slowly took out her camera and took a picture, she started jumping around and asking Starscream series of questions like: "How did you get those wounds?", "Are you going to hang around the base from now on?", "Can I take a picture of you turning into a jet", "Can you take me flying sometime?".
Starscream's expression became more confused, he got down on one knee and rose his hand. The guardians of the three humans readied their weapons until they noticed Starscream placed his hand on his chin looking deep in thought.
"Fascinating, so these are the humans you have been telling me about?", Starscream turned around not noticing that the Autobots put away their weapons.
"Yes, this is Jack, Miko, and Raf", Optimus said gesturing towards each human.
"Hey", was each swift reply.
"Hello my name is Starscream, I hope we can become great friends", that surprised the humans greatly, they know this Strascream isn't all there in the head but they never expected that.
"I never talked to another bot that can turn into a jet", Raf said while taking something out of his backpack, "Can you tell me anything about yourself to add to my notes?".
"Why I would be happy to, afterwords you could tell me something about how you humans work", Raf and Starscream started to have a nice conversation that Jack and Miko later got involved in.
The Autobots looked happy to see that the kids were getting along with Starscream, but Arcee still had a look of concern on her face.
"Slag", the rest of the Autobots turned their gaze from the kids to Ratchet who was typing away at the main computer. "Fowler is trying to contact us".
"Let him through", Optimus commanded.
"Prime!", a middle aged African-American man appeared on the screen.
"What is the problem Agent Fowler?", Optimus asked politely.
"The Decepticons haven't made a move in weeks, I want you and your men to investigate immedia-!", Fowler made a not so manly scream and ducked to the ground.
All the Autobots watched amused as the top half of Fowler's head came back into view, still crouched a little he seemed like he was trying to hide from something.
"What the heck is that con doing there?", Fowler demanded.
"Starscream is a little not well, his memories as a Decepticon were completely taken from Megatron, he can only remember his days before the war", Ratchet stated.
"Yeah he wouldn't hurt a fly", Bulkhead said.
"He'd be too busy examining it to hurt it", Bumblebee joked.
"So what your trying to tell me he is practically an Autobot now? He may be innocent now but what do you think will happen if he gets his memories back?", Fowler demanded.
"We're prepared for the worst", Arcee said.
"I hope you know what you are doing Prime. I'll call back when I have something else to report", Fowler said, before cutting off the transmition he gave one last worried glance over to said con in question still talking with the kids.
Optimus stood there thinking until he got an idea, "Starscream", he said loud enough for him to hear.
"Yes sir?", Starscream said while walking up to Optimus.
"Do you think you are healed enough to transform into you alt mode?", Optimus asked.
"I think so, why is that?", Starscream asked.
"Well Fowler requires someone to scout the area and you have been cooped in here for too long to seeker standards, so I would like you to take the mission?", Optimus asked smiling.
"I would be happy to but there is a problem, I'm not familiar with the area so I will need assistance", Starscream said.
"I'm glad you asked because I have the perfect candidate", Optimus said turning to a particular two-wheeler.
"Optimus you can't be serious!", Arcee said shocked.
Optimus started speaking low enough so that Starscream couldn't hear them, "I know the last time you were left alone with him didn't end well but that was then and this is now, I'm sure this Starscream will be much better to handle and you need to learn to trust him the most".
Sighing Arcee gave up trying to reason with Optimus, Ratchet activated the ground bridge, Starscream went through without hesitation but Arcee was still a little apprehensive but went through nonetheless.
Meanwhile...
Knockout stood in front of a table with blueprints spread all over it, across from him was Airachnid looking at the exact same thing.
"So what does Megatron want us to do again?", Knockout asked.
"He wants to complete his new project, the last one was just a prototype and he wants the machine to be fully operational for his next plan", Airachnid stated swiftly and coldly.
"Well what is this plan meine frau?", Knockout asked seductively as always.
Airachnid raised a sharp claw to Knockout's throat and said, "I don't know what you just said but if you call me that again I won't hesitate to cut your spark chamber wide open or I'll simply scratch your paint".
Knockout's eyes widened when Airachnid threatened his finish, completely ignoring the fact that his life was threatened as well.
'What does Breakdown see in her?'
"Anyway I don't know what Megatron is planning, I tried asking Soundwave but he wouldn't of told me even if he knew himself", Airachnid said walking back to her side of the table.
"I bet Starscream would know, he somehow always knows. Makes you wonder what went through his mind before you know, half of it being ripped out of his skull.", Knockout said with chuckle.
"I wouldn't say his name out loud if I were you. Megatron is still a little on edge.", Airachnid said looking around worried.
"What are the odds of him finding ou-".
"Knockout Airachnid come to the hangar!", came Megatron's booming voice.
"What! How did he? Soundwave you traitor!", Knockout yelled to no one in particular.
"Our new guest will be arriving soon", Megatron finished.
"Oh, thank Primus", Knockout said relieved.
"Don't act too happy, there is no telling who Megatron got to crack Starscream's code", Airachnid said heading for the door.
Following her Knockout and Airachnid reached the hangar and noticed that everyone else was already there, Knockout walked over to Breakdown.
"So who do you think it is", Knockout asked.
"I'm not sure, but this guy must be higher ranked than even Soundwave to be Megatron's first choice for this job", was Breakdown's reply.
"Sir a Decepticon battleship has just entered orbit", a random Vehicon informed their leader.
Everyone watched as a ship smaller than the Nemesis appeared and came their way, the ship landed in front of Megatron and the doors opened. At first nothing happened, it was like the ship was empty but then they started to hear footsteps. A sharp looking figure appeared causing everyone to gasp excluding Megatron, the figure walked up to Megatron and got on one knee.
"My lord, I am here to serve", the figure said.
"Rise my most loyal soldier", Megatron said.
The purple figure raised it's head revealing a single yellow optic, "Rise Shockwave!".