A Star is Reborn: Transformers Prime *Discontinued*

Hear Me Scream

(Just to let you know, I'm replacing Rachet in Starscream's harem, since now that I think about it, he doesn't really fit that well. So, he'll be replaced, but I'm going to leave it as a surprise. I'll give you all a hint. It's someone from the Transformers Prime, but just not one you would ever expect. Alongside that, someone from the show will be killed off, but I'm leaving that as a surprise as well.)

How would she describe this feeling? Exhilarating? Dreadful? Satisfactory? Maybe all three? In any case, Starscream really couldn't find the right word to describe how she feels about the fact she's facing off against Soundwave. They were currently in a hollow opening of a mountain top that used to be an energon deposit that was south of the city. It was a makeshift battleground and isolated enough from Vos, since Starscream didn't want anyone to see the new Lord of Vos fighting a council member. Or a former council member. As Starscream cracked her neck, she glanced at Soundwave, who was standing across from her. Some part of her was nervous. Soundwave always was a capable fighter. He was able to take on Wheeljack in a fight and best Airachnid. But then again, he did lose to Megatron, but that was expected. Right now, Starscream wasn't sure if she would win this fight, even if she had all this training. She steadied herself as she unsheathed her sword and pointed it at Soundwave.

Starscream: Alright. Here's how it'll go. Whoever gets their opponent to surrender first wins. Does that sound fair to you?

Soundwave nodded. At the same time, Starscream had activated her battle mask as it covered her entire face.

Starscream: Alright. *Readys her sword* Show me what you got, Senator Soundwave.

In a flash, Starscream charged at Soundwave and swung her sword at him. In an instant, Soundwave dodged her swing as Starscream swung again. Starscream jumped into the air and attempted to swing down on the quiet bot, only for him to move to the side as the seeker's sword struck the ground. It went on like this for a few minutes. Every time Starscream tried to strike him, he would always dodge and block. It was like Soundwave knew what she was going to do before she did it. Soundwave struck and hit her right in the tank, making Starscream grunt in pain as she took a step back. Frustrated, Starscream activated her thrusters and charged at full speed at Soundwave. She spun her body in a circular motion and strikes. This time, she managed to strike Soundwave on his chest plate, sending him back. He gripped his chassis as he kneeled over. Starscream had a smile under her battle mask as she pointed her sword at the quiet bot.

Starscream: And here I thought you council members were all bite. Guess I was wrong. So, do you surrender?

Soundwave said nothing. He looked up and met Starscream's gaze. It was only then that Starscream noticed something. That something is a certain drone missing from Soundwave's torso. Starscream's optics widen, but that didn't save her when she heard the familiar whirring noise coming from behind her as several red laser blasts hit her in the back, sending her to the ground in pain as she dropped her sword. Lazerbeak, Soundwave's Minicon surveillance drone, had detached himself from his bigger partner at some point, catching Starscream off guard. Starscream mentally cursed herself for forgetting about that surveillance drone. Lazerbeak was the optics and audio receptors of Soundwave. Whenever Soundwave wasn't around, Lazerbeak would always watch and listen in his place. She remembers all the time that tinfoil turkey had gotten her in trouble and how much she wanted to blast him across the room. Starscream tried to get up, only managing to roll over and lay on her back. It wasn't long before Soundwave pressed his ped down on her tank, eliciting a cry of pain from her. Soundwave peered down at his opponent as Lazerbeak reattached himself onto Soundwave's torso. An audio clips of some unknown bots Starscream didn't recognize played from Soundwave's visor.

Soundwave: * Plays recording* You know how they say that someone is all bark and no bite when they fail to prove their words valid, I think that statement describes you perfectly, Thrust. No offense. *Plays different recording* Do you surrender?