Chapter 34: Project P

In the lower rings of the Decepticon warship, Megatron was currently in his throne chair with his eyes closed while resting his chin on his left fist along with having his fingers of his right-hand tapping in rhythm on the armrest. After losing the opportunity to get the Spark-key from Miko after she shockingly ate it and escaped along with having Silas in tow.

On top of that, learning how Shockwave and company had found their way to earth due to the signature of the Allspark, it revived the reason why Megatron started the war on Cybertron in the first place. However, to Megatron's misfortune, the Autobots had beaten him to it and had it in their procession. Plus, to make matters even bitter, Megatron had no idea what to do next during the last couple of hours.

Which is why he was where he was now. Thinking on the next move in order to retrieve the Allspark and conquer Earth along with reviving Cybertron and bringing forth the next generation of Cybertronian people. But now the goal of it all was just out of reach.

"Mmmm, I was so close." Megatron opened his optics to see a few of his best Decepticons and his cloned Predacon. "The Spark-key was in my reach. That is until that blasted human sparkling consumed it! And not just any human sparkling. But the adopted daughter of Arcee."

Blackarachnia, who had her arms crossed while leaning up against the back of Megatron's throne chair, heard the last part about Arcee having a daughter, just put a smile on her face. For personal reasons for her own, she had an interest in the girl, but kept quiet.

"Pfft, if I had another chance at that little pest, I'll add her to my new collection of trophies, Lord Megatron," said Arachnid, with anger in her voice and face.

After hearing what Arachnid just said about Miko made a frown appear on Blackarachnia's face. The hybrid Decepticon got off the back of the throne chair and walked around where the others were and approached Arachnid. The other 'Cons, seeing the look on her face, moved aside, not daring to stand in her way.

Arachnid smiled at her potential friend since after all Blackarachnia was indeed the queen of the spiders of the forbidden organic planet, for original origin reasons unknown to her knowledge. Before she could say anything, Blackarachnia shot her webs from her wrist that made contact with Arachnid's chest. Before the fembot could even react, she was immediately pulled and had her face made contact with Blackarachnia's fist.

The punch itself is so super strong that it caused Arachnid to fly and collide with the cold metal wall before hitting the metal floor, unconscious. Everyone was shocked to see that happen except for Megatron and the Predacon who was awakening from his sleep. Blackarachnia calmed her temper while managing to have a good excuse without revealing her true reasons.

Blackarachnia looked at everyone before putting her hands on her hips. "I hated when bots talking about their chances at their failed redemptions," she said in distaste.

"Your reason is quite...logical, Blackarachnia," said Shockwave.

"Oh, quit trying to win her spark, Shockwave," Starscream spoke with an unimpressed look.

"You're just mad that your beloved wife, Slipstream, isn't one with the Allspark," Shockwave shot back.

"Ouch," commented Dreadwing with a snicker.

"You leave her out of this you one-eyed...," Starscream was stopped after hearing a strong slam.

Megatron slammed his fist down from the armrest of his metal chair. "Enough with your pointless bickering!" He shouted.

They all stopped at once or else, not wanting to incur their leader's wrath. Megatron got up from his chair. "In case you all forgot. The tide of this war is on the winning balance side of Optimus and the remaining Autobots. With the unlimited and endless power of the Allspark at their disposal, they can easily destroy us and all of my efforts were all for nothing," he said.

"Then what do you suggest we should do, Lord Megatron?" Shockwave asked., waiting patiently for the solution.

"Yes, while the element of surprise is on our side of course," said Knockout, before looking over his recent on his tablet.

Megatron returned to his seat and pondered on the solution. He needed to have the Allspark no matter what it took. He had everything at his full disposal. He had an army. He has the best medic. He has the best scientist. He has his elites. But what is he missing?

Megatron took the moment to look at his Predacon who was all watching and hearing everything. Looking really good at the ancient beast that originally perished on Cybertron based on the theories of the best minds of scientists. Megatron smirked which turned into dark laughter as it confused everyone, except for Arachnid who is still unconscious.

"I may have everything but, I most certainly do not have enough beats at my disposal," said Megatron, smirking evil.

Blackarachnia raised her eyebrow in confusion. "Lord Megatron, as one of your top elite soldiers along with being one of your most trustworthy and loyal servants, I ask of you. What in the name of the Allspark is our next move?" She asked, truly curious as to what he had in mind.

Megatron looked at Blackarachnia who he alone had found her on the forbidden organic planet after receiving no response from the scouts he sent. During that time, he earned her trust and gained information about herself. And in return had her undeniable and unquestionable loyalty. For what he believed that was.

"Decepticons. It is time to resume the old secret military project," said Megatron, grinning wickedly.

"Such as?" Knockout asked, knowing there was a few old military projects.

"Project Predacon or Project P for short," spoke Shockwave, knowing what his master mean.

"Project Predacon? As in more cloned beasts?" Starscream had a displeased look. "Isn't one stupid wild brute enough for the Decepticon army?"

The Predacon growled at Starscream, which frightened him. Megatron chuckled at this before talking more to Shockwave about the resume cloning of more Predacons.

Blackarachnia turn heel and headed out to go to her room with the mindset of planning and hoping to get the opportunity to see Miko in person. As for Arcee on the other hand, it was bittersweet but more bitter. She stopped once hearing heavy walking of all fours and turned to see the Predacon following her with a look of sympathy.

"What do you want, Predaking?" Blackarachnia asked with sass in her voice while crossing her arms.

After hearing its name, the Predacon transformed into bot form with a look of concern on his face. Unlike the others, Blackarachnia is the only one to know of the Predacon to be able to transform like them due to Predaking trusting her. Claiming that she was considered a Predacon like him as much to her dismissing it.

"I'm concerned for you, sister," said Predaking, walking up to her.

"How many times do I have to tell you, big skull?.I am not your sister or a Predacon," said Blackarachnia, getting a little bit irritated.

Predaking smiled. "If you transform into a beast then that considers you a Predacon."

"Oh, kiss my big fat tailpipe." Blackarachnia hated to be reminded of what she currently was, though she knew Predaking had not meant it as an insult. "But anyway, what are you concerned about me for?"

"I'm kinda afraid of what you will do that helpless human sparkling. I hope your intentions aren't sparkless," said Predaking.

"No of course not, Predaking. I just want to see, get to know, and love my niece. I never thought in a million years that I would be an aunty. My stupid older sister did not spend the years on this marble for nothing except to follow orders from Optimus. If I do see Arcee, I'll pound her to scrap," said Blackarachnia, feeling rage within herself.

Predaking raised his brow. "And what about your niece? You despise Miko?" He asked in surprise.

"What? Of course not. She is just a girl who needs to know that her aunt loves her and will always protect her from danger and harm's way. Unlike her sorry mother. That's one bot I can not forgive," she said, putting her hands on her hips.

"Indeed." Predaking placed a hand on her shoulder. "If you want me to, I'll come with you in the opportunity of meeting your relative. Family is of the utmost importance. Take it based on my past life as king of the Predacons."

Blackarachnia smiled. "Thanks for the concern, Predaking. But I think, I can handle it myself. And after hearing from the others about a certain Dinobot, I will have to get personal with a certain bot who left me at the altar. He has some explanation to give me. That is if I let him explain that is," she said.

Predaking nodded. "If my queen was still alive or not yet cloned, she would give you a word of...,"

Hearing someone coming, Predaking quickly transforms back into beast mode as Arachnid came in holding her sore head. She passed Blackarachnia without making contact with the woman. She knew better than to get in her bad mood.

Blackarachnia smirked at seeing this before turning to Predaking, gently petting his head. "Thank you for listening," she said to him. "Now go. You don't want anyone knowing about your secret too soon."

He nodded and left, to which Blackarachnia went to her room to wait, all the while, curious about the human that was now her niece.

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