Transformers: Prime: The New Beginning

Chapter 41: The Downfall of Starscream

Starscream was sitting on his throne, surrounded by his servants, as they pampered him with Energon wine and Energon goodies. They were polishing his feet, sharpening his claws, and fanning him, as he savored every moment of their attention.

He was preparing for his coronation, which would make him the new leader of the Decepticons. Starscream had been dreaming of this moment for years and relished in the anticipation of finally achieving his goal. After his servants had finished pampering him, Starscream got up and slipped into his shimmering purple cape. He looked at himself in the mirror, pleased with his appearance. This was his moment, and nothing would stand in his way.

But as he stared at himself in the mirror, Starscream began to hallucinate. Megatron's voice spoke to him, trying to reason with him, that revenge wouldn't make him feel better and that he was sorry for all the years of abuse and cruelty. Starscream's anger boiled within him at the sound of Megatron's voice, and he snarled, "You are a real coward! A real traitor!" He began to lash out at the image in the mirror, calling Megatron names and pummeling his reflection. The mirror shattered into thousands of pieces, and Starscream fell to the ground, his body wracked with sobs as he broke down in agony.

Cyclonus landed his ship on the outskirts of the Autobot base at Retoris. As he stepped out of the ship, he was greeted by Megatron and Orion Eclipse, who had been waiting for him.

"Megatron, Orion Eclipse, we have a problem," Cyclonus said urgently. "Starscream has taken control of a new faction of Decepticons and is planning to be crowned as their leader in the ruins of Kaon, now known as 'New Kaon.'"

Megatron glared at Cyclonus. "And why should we trust you, Cyclonus? You have betrayed us before."

"I understand your skepticism, Megatron," Cyclonus replied. "But I assure you, this is not a trick. Starscream is a threat to both Autobots and Decepticons alike. We must work together to stop him."

Orion Eclipse spoke up, "Father, Cyclonus is right. We can't let Starscream become the new leader of the Decepticons. We need to stop him before it's too late."

Megatron nodded. "Very well. We will put a stop to Starscream's coronation. But how do we do it?"

Orion Eclipse smiled. "I've come up with the perfect speech that will convince the Decepticons to turn against Starscream and choose me as their new leader instead."

Altair Comet, Orion Eclipse's girlfriend, overheard their conversation and approached them. "Orion Eclipse, you can't do this alone. Let me come with you."

Orion Eclipse put his hand on Altair Comet's shoulder. "I'll be okay, Altair Comet. We'll stop Starscream and come back victorious."

As they traveled to New Kaon, Orion Eclipse, Megatron, Jetfire, and Cyclonus worked out the details of their plan. They knew they had to move quickly and decisively to disrupt Starscream's coronation and prevent him from gaining any more power.

Orion Eclipse turned to Megatron. "Father, I want you to know that I'm ready for this. I'm ready to take on the responsibility of leading the Decepticons."

Megatron placed a hand on Orion Eclipse's shoulder. "I know you are, son. And I'm proud of you."

As they approached the ruins of Kaon, the group could see the Decepticon forces gathering for Starscream's coronation. But Megatron, Orion Eclipse, Jetfire, and Cyclonus were prepared. As Starscream was crowned the new leader of the New Decepticons, the trumpets played loudly, but instead of feeling triumphant, he was annoyed by the noise. "Get on with the ceremony!" he shouted at the trumpet-playing Decepticons.

When they refused to stop playing, Starscream pulled out his null ray gun and blasted the trumpets, silencing them. He began his speech, "My fellow New Decepticons! As your new leader, I-"