It's A Love Story (Armada Starscream x Reader)

If You Love Someone, The Second Sacrifice

The Autobots were catching up.

And Starscream had become more concerned for you.

You had said you could last a few more weeks, but he was sure that you were lying for his sake. He didn't want you to get hurt. Especially now.

Megatron had given the command to turn around and swat the Autobots once and for all.

He knew, that this would be a heavy battle. One he wasn't sure of the outcome.

But, there was one thing he was still sure of.

He entered his quarters to see you singing your lungs out. He loved your voice. You wouldn't say so, but he thought it was beautiful. He smiled at you, you still unaware that he was there.

When you finally saw him, you didn't stop singing, instead you gave out a hand and invited him to sing along, since he knew the lyrics to this particular song. He politely declined for a moment, but eventually he caved and joined in for a short time.

Afterwards you put away your phone to speak with him.

"What's up Star?"

He closed the doors to his quarters and went to sit on his slab. "(N), I need to talk with you."

You turned to face him. "Sure. What's on your mind?"

He sat down on his slab and set his servos to his sides. "Megatron just gave orders to turn around. And attack the Autobot ship."

That confused you. You walked up to him. "What? Why?"

Starscream himself sounded puzzled as well, handing down his servo to you. "I'm not sure. Ever since Optimus had perished, he had seemed... unsatisfied."

You went to sit on his servo as he pulled you up to the slab. You thought about it. "Hm. Maybe it's the thrill of battle?"

Starscream sighed, thoughts seemingly elsewhere as he stared at nothing in particular. "I don't know.." You sat on his leg, leaning up against his chassis. He let the silence blanket you both. He spoke a little quieter.

"..I heard him talking about throwing you out into space. Possibly for- entertainment." He shuddered at the thought. "Said he didn't have a need for you now.."

You looked up to him. "You won't let that happen. Right?"

He looked down at you, silent for another moment.

"I want to be with you (N). For as long as we can be together." He moved his servo to cover you. "I know you would want that too."

For a second, you felt yourself sigh, closing your eyes to think.

'I came along because I knew he needed me. But now, it seems, that he's taken it all to heart. He's been really worried about me. Thinking about my safety and securtiy. But, what about him? What about his wants and needs? He's been so focused on taking care of me, and I've been so fouced on making him happy and comfortable. But there's gotta be something else. Surely. And I want to help him with that.'

You spoke a thought aloud for him to hear. "What do you want Starscream?"

"Pardon?" Starscream questioned, looking down at you. You spoke again, tilting your head to meet his line of sight.

"What do you want?"

He was still a little unsure of the question, so he said the first thing that had been on his mind when he entered the barrak. "..I want you to be happy."

"..And?... What do YOU want Starscream? What do you really want in life?" You were trying to have a serious conversation with him, but he seemed to be avioding something.