Truths And Lies [Megastar - TFP]

10 ~ ˖⁺‧₊˚ ~ Why ~ ˚₊‧⁺˖ ~ 10

Starscream was exhausted.
So was Megatron.

They both had little time to recharge, between planning other details of the lie, their tasks, Autobots and the mines, it was really just too much.

So they decided to have a small break, a little family meet-up, where Eclipse and Moon were very welcomed, Fireblaze, understandably, not as much.

Starscream: "Moon, hi, how you doing?"

The Seeker took the little bot in his arms and they both hugged, a small smile created on Megatron's dermas, but also doubts, as Moon had that particular ability to read people. They always knew what was going on, but maybe they just didn't care that Starscream wasn't actually the Warlord's sparkmate, and Megatron was glad of it.

They sat down and started chatting, before Eclipse started asking many questions about the beginning and the state of their relationship.

Starscream: "We met in Khaon, the gladiators were meeting the fans, and I was there with my trine. I saw the surprisingly shining metal of his plating, and I immediately felt my spark beating faster."

The Seeker's lying ability was astonishing, the Warlord couldn't get a hold of how Starscream could lie in such way without slipping for just a moment.
But then, the question they didn't plan, or at least, not so soon.

Eclipse: "And will I be a grandcarrier sooner or later?"

The hope in her optics filled Megatron with shame and remorse, but the Seeker briefly intervened with a confident smile.

Starscream: "We don't plan on any little spark in the near future, but we still haven't decided if we're going to have sparklings or not."

He looked so calm, but Megatron noticed the hint of shame and embarrassment in his optics, and it was almost amusing.
Not half an hour passed, and Starscream was called to solve some problems on the Nemesis, and luckily, Fireblaze went away as well, Moon following behind.

Megatron and Eclipse were the only ones remaining, and the mother looked at her son right in his optics, a smile fading slowly.

Eclipse: "...are you sure he's the right one?"

The Warlord was confused, and answered with that confusion in his voice.

Megatron: "Both you and Moon like him, Fireblaze's insults are toward me even if about him, I-"

Eclipse: "I don't mean right for our family, I mean right for you..."

The silver bot felt extremely dumb for a moment. It was all a lie. He didn't need her to know.
With a shrug of his shoulder plates, he assured her that he's the right one, or at least that's what he believes.

Eclipse: "So it wouldn't be a problem to ask him to be your conjux, right?"

Megatron almost chocked. Almost.
He looked at the femme in shock, but quickly tried to put himself back together, stuttering a bit.

Megatron: "W-Why the sudden prospective of asking him to bond with me...?"

Eclipse: "Darling, for as much as it hurts me to say it, you're becoming a bit aged, my dear, it might be a selfish thought, but I want to be there in the most important moment of your relationship."

Megatron though about it for a moment. Sparkbonding is one of the most serious steps in a relationship, it lasts until one or both sparks die.
He saw both hope and sadness in his carrier's optics, it was too much to ask at this point, but he couldn't disappoint her more.

His birth already ruined her life, why should he ruin it more?

Megatron: "...I... honestly... I was already thinking to do it..."