A Change of Spark (Starscream X Reader)

Chapter Seven: Clones

Starscream and I have been walking for weeks. I'll walk next to him occasionally but most of the time he's carrying me. But I have run out of water. I would get more but, as Starscream said, we're in the middle of nowhere. We're not at where Starscream wanted to be but we're still nowhere near civilisation or water. Starscream was still determined to find water for me. He kept me covered from the sun while he searched for any kind of water. I was almost convinced that there was no water out here.

Though I was soon proven wrong when he found some freshwater. While I was just looking at it shocked, he gave me a smug look basically saying he was right. I ignored the look and refilled all the empty bottles I had. All plastic bottles too because people don't like to keep their empty bottles to use again. That's what they're used for. Anyway, once I had those filled up, we continued on to find Starscream's safe place.

As we both walked, Starscream complained about not being able to fly anymore. Yes, him being able to would've been a lot easier to get places but we just have to deal with walking for now. Though, just as he was complaining, we got to his safe place. It was called the Harbinger. It looks very... underground. I asked why it was partly in the cliff to which he explained what happened as we got closer. The Harbinger was a Decepticon ship that was transporting a weapon called The Immobilizer.

It could freeze bots in their tracks with a press of a button. But, while traveling to Earth, an Autobot ship had shot it out of the sky and it split in half. We're at the back half of the ship. The front half is somewhere else where we can't get to. So, I guess the back end will do. We went in and Starscream was quick to search for Energon. I even had a look for some too. Despite half of the ship being missing, it was still a large area to search. Still, not one slither of Energon anywhere.

I told Starscream who was annoyed at the lack of Energon in a transport ship. He sort of punched the wall next to him, opening a door on accident. We looked in to see what looked like a lab. Well, Starscream confirmed it to be just that. We walked in and Starscream pressed a button that made the place light up. The lab still works. He pressed a few more buttons and more lights turned on. Starscream said they were Protoforms. Okay, I wish he would just say things in a better context for me!

I asked for the hundredth time what he was on about! He explained that these Protoforms were just bodies that could be cloned into anyone. Okay, so just clones. Starscream looked over the instructions to see how he could use them. I don't see why he'd want to but it's none of my business. He read over how to work everything and started the process. He took five samples of his own Energon and put them into the machine. There were five Protoforms so I guess he wanted to use all five.

But Starscream was quick to tell me to wait outside. I just did as I was told. I did take a peek as to why he kicked me out to see that there were lightning bolts everywhere! I'm staying out here. I waited until I got the word to come back inside. When I did, I saw that there were now six Starscreams. The other five were his clones. But I know who my Starscream is because he still had that scar on his cheek while the others didn't. I walked over as Starscream addressed the clones.

"Esteemed members of my armada, you now stand upon the very precipice of glory. To meet the destiny which I have so tenaciously worked toward," Starscream said

"Dynamic leadership of the Decepticons," Starscream three, as I'm going to call them, said

Starscream stuttered a bit, "I am delighted to hear that we are on the same page."

"We are as one, commander," Starscream five said

"We share your memories..." Starscream two said

"Your very feelings..." Starscream three said

"Even your insatiable quest for power," Starscream one said

Starscream cleared his throat, "I see."

This is way too many Starscreams, even for me. We all went outside.

"Fortunately, the Harbinger's tracking systems have remained synched with Megatron's warship. Of course, we shall require a means of reaching the..." Starscream was cut off by the sound of transformation

We looked behind us to see that all the clones could transform! Well, that's unfair! Why can his clones transform while Starscream can't? I thought the clones would be exactly like Starscream. Missing T-Cog. I guess not

"You can transform?" Starscream asked before correcting himself, "uh, of course, you can. How else would you fly to the ship? That was a test, which you all, eh, passed. Now take flight and snuff Megatron's accursed spark!"

And the clones flew away.

"A little unfair that your clones can transform and you can't," I said

"Yes, rather," Starscream said, "But I suppose all Protoforms have a T-Cog when they're created."

I stayed quiet, thinking of something, "Just wondering something to myself here. Say one of the clones came back dead. Could you use their T-Cog to replace your missing one? It would make life easier."

Starscream thought about it for a moment, "You are a smart one. That would be possible. But let's wait for the clones to return."

Well, at least there's a bright side to this. As we waited, Starscream suddenly jerked back in pain. Starscream looked at himself confused. Even I'm confused! It continued until Starscream just screamed out in pain, holding his head. And he figured out what was happening. Somehow the clones are linked to Starscream so he can feel any pain that they feel! That's nice to know! It seemed to have stopped for the moment but we can't take any chances.

So, we waited for something else to happen or until the clones came back. Starscream gave us the hint that something was happening because he started jerking around again. What in the world is happening with the clones! I noticed that Starscream wouldn't stop grasping his side. One of them is still alive and in pain, clearly. Giving up waiting outside, we went inside to wait for the clones, or clone, to come back. It was dark by the time the last surviving clone came back, holding his side. Starscream was turned away from the clone. 

"Lord Starscream, your most loyal servant has returned, but I regret to inform you that our collective mission has failed," The clone said

"Hmm, yes, I got that sense. Something to do with... a throbbing ache in my side!" Starscream said turning around to fire at the clone who also tried to do the same! 

That had to of hurt. The clone lay on the floor with a fresh wound on his chest. Starscream walked over and put one foot on the clone's chest, keeping it down.

"You knew I would attempt to terminate you," The clone said weakly

Starscream winced in pain, "I feel your pain. Really, I do."

Starscream aimed his missile at the clone and shot him again, causing him to scream out in pain

"Scrap! That hurt!"