Chapter 1: The Rescue
Nightshade pov:
The missiles came too fast for Nightshade to comprehend. Within seconds, their entire world was a blinding white light, before fading into orange flame and dense black smoke.
Their auditory receptors rang, drowning out any noises. Sight clouded by black smoke quickly accumulating. They felt the sensation of intense heat from the flames.
Starscream POV:
Through the flames, Starscream, the new Decepticon leader, caught a glimpse of a curled up transformer in the corner. As he approached the stranger, he could see movement. So he reached his hand to see if they would react.
"Lord Starscream, G.H.O.S.T's on their way, we can't risk them follow us. Lets go!" Soundwave shouted above the roaring flames.
"I know, i know, Soundwave." Starscream yells back, as the unknown transformer grabs his hand. "Whoever this is, probably isn't wanting to stick around." He muses, pulling the bot to their feet, though they stumbled.
"STARSCREAM!" Soundwave yelled once more
"I HEARD YOU THE FIRST TIME! AND ITS LORD STARSCREAM NOW!" Starscream shouted, running out of the fire engulfed base.
Nightshade's pov
Once outside, Starscream finally addressed Nightshade directly. "Alright, there's not much to escape. Can you fly?"
Nightshade nodded
"That's a relief, follow us." unless you'd rather get recaptured of course." Starscream said calmly as he transformed to his jet mode.
Nightshade watched Soundwave follow in suit. "What are you waiting for? Transform!" He shouted far more authoritatively than Starscream.
Nightshade did what they were told, once transformed, the trio took off.
Once airborne, Nightshade could tell something wasn't right. Flying felt difficult, pain shot through their joints. They felt exhausted, as if they were near collapse. But they pushed through somehow.