The Broken Crown

[Six] Warning

The Nemesis resumed its normal operations once the sun had risen, bustling vehicons scrambled through the halls to get their cube and Starscream was one of the first that was seen getting his. The mess hall was chaos and Starscream strained his audials listening to the chatter of the energized vehicons ready for work. Skywarp and Thundercracker had returned to the ship late into the night but spent enough time in recharge to be late that morning.

The instance made Starscream wonder just where his brothers had went but he didn't question them on it when the two came sauntering into the hall with drowsy expressions and subdued attitudes. Though they seemed chipper to see Starscream up and moving.

They were the first to greet Starscream that morning who only responded with a small "Hello" but otherwise seemed like normal. He handed them their cubes which they took gladly, "You both were out late," Starscream remarked briefly as he looked at the blue and purple seekers.

They both shared a look before saying anything. TC was the first to start, "Yeah, it was important. Which is something we need to talk about." He stated as he leant against the counter, sipping his cube slowly in an attempt to savor it. Skywarp on the other hand downed it without spilling a drop, an action that earned a small look from Starscream.

The honesty from Thundercracker prompted Starscream to ask, "What kind of importance?" His curiosity was peeked but he also was suspicious. They were known for their interesting plans, especially Skywarp. So some concern was in the mix.

"It's private, better to be talked about when the eyes and ears of the Decepticon army isn't within 100 feet." TC grumbled as he flicked his helm in a direction. To the right of the entrance of the mess hall was Soundwave, sitting idly with his untouched cube on the table. He seemed to be partially engaged in listening to whatever the seekers had to say while also splitting his attention to his cassettes and some passing bots.

Starscream shook his head, finishing his cube and starting to walk out, "Lets go. I'd rather not be here any longer." He was disturbed by the fact that he knew Soundwave was intruding, although it wasn't the first. The telepath had more than one way of showing that he knew about something that was, under the impression, of being private information. Starscream had his fair share of moments with the TIC.

The siblings agreed with his statement and followed him as they made their way to the landing strip. The walk was quiet, though Starscream would occasionally glance back at the duo, more so looking behind them than at them. The paranoia was there, it was small but there. It was enough to make TC and Warp give concerned glances towards each other.

"Away from the Nemesis is the best way to talk." Starscream vented quietly once they made it to the landing strip. The doors opened with a loud thud, making him jump slightly. He silently cursed the Nemesis' clunky machinery for his jitteriness.

"We needed to patrol anyway, I'd rather avoid Megatron's sight for the remainder of this week if I can." The red seeker added as he crossed his arms. He walked to the edge of the landing strip with TC and Warp following him to the edge, "We agree." Warp said as he transformed, the other two seekers following through, "We have a lot to talk about." Thundercracker chimed in as they took off towards a predetermined destination.

They traveled for a couple of miles before landing in a spot, a clearing of trees. Nearby, lodged in the dirt, was half of a large ship that appeared to be Cybertronian in origin. It was known as the Harbinger, but it was only a portion of the transport ship and Starscream stared at it forlornly, partially irritated that the ship had nothing of use besides its main control systems.

Thundercracker and Skywarp landed beside him, gazing at the wreckage with a newfound sense of wonder but also regret. The transport ship held allies, allies that were more than likely long dead by this present time.