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Finally, Megatron stopped talking to Soundwave and went to leave the room. That's when you stepped in.

You stepped into his path with a flick of your tail, startling him greatly. "Greetings, you must be Megatron."

"How did this pest get aboard my warship?!" Megatron growled, drawing his battle blade.

Your audials pinned against your cranium, but you remained calm. Megatron was not one to be trifled with, and you definitely did not want to get on his bad side any time soon. "Lord Megatron, I am no pest. I serve the Decepticons under your command."

"Really now? I don't remember recruiting a cassette such as you." Megatron spat, not budging from his position.

"Maybe this will help you remember.." you growled lowly, turning and showing the Decepticon insignia on your shoulder. There was also a number plated just below it from when Shockwave built you.

"Ah... one of Shockwave's creations, I presume. How come we've never met?"

"I never had the chance, my lord. I was stuffed into a stasis pod and launched out into the depths of space. I was lost until I crash landed on this blasted planet..." You hissed, your tail swaying slowly. You noticed that Soundwave was staring at you. Something about that blank screen sent chills down your spine.

"Alright... What is your designation?" Megatron asked, raising an eyebrow and sheathing his battle blade.

"My name is Y/N." You replied, dipping your head respectfully.

"Y/N.... it sounds familiar... weren't you supposed to be the replacement for—" Megatron quickly caught himself before he blurted it out, noticing that Soundwave had stepped closer to them.

Talking about Ravage was a sensitive topic. Soundwave hardly ever let anyone talk about it in his presence and if they did, they didn't live to tell the tale. He had been silently grieving for eons now. He had grown attached to Ravage and was sparkbroken when he heard the news.

But you reminded him of Ravage. Something about the twinkle in your optics and the way your tail flicked brought back so many memories. Most of which he wished he didn't remember.

"What was that?" You inquired, your head tilting.

"Nothing... have you met Soundwave? He is my Chief communications officer on board this warship." Megatron gestured to Soundwave, who was standing off to the side.

You locked optics with him, if he even had any. He just stared blankly, like he wasn't even really there. You almost felt uncomfortable under his intense stare, but something drew you to him. He was your master, he just didn't know it.

You were about to break the awkward silence when Soundwave lightly placed his hand on your head and stroked between your audials. You froze, shivers rolling down your limbs. It felt soothing, almost lulling you into recharge.

You purred, pressing your head into his hand as he continued to pet you.

Megatron just stood there, watching the scene unfold before him. He knew how deeply hurt Soundwave was due to Ravage's death. Maybe this would finally end his long silence.

Soundwave finally withdrew his hand from your head, taking a small step back. He slightly nodded to you, to which you nodded back and flicked your tail. You knew he was the one. You could feel it in your spark, the bond was beginning to take root.

Megatron cleared his throat and glanced at Soundwave, signaling that he was dismissed. Soundwave nodded and slowly made his way out of the room. Before he left, he took one last glance at you.

You smiled a toothy grin at him, flicking your ears in amusement. He just looked silently before turning and walking away.

"You remember Ravage, don't you?" Megatron suddenly asked, drawing your attention away from Soundwave.

"Yes, but I never knew him that well. What happened?" You replied, sitting back on your haunches and lapping at one of your paws with your glossa.

"He was... tragically killed in battle. Soundwave was never the same after that.. He seems to have interest in you, maybe you remind him of Ravage." Megatron sighed, blinking his red optics.

"Mm, Shockwave mentioned something about me having a master. He never had the time to tell me though. His lab was evacuated before I was even fully ready for combat."

"I remember that... the Autobots were putting on the pressure at his lab sites and he had to stay on the move. It's a miracle that you even made it out alive."

"It's no miracle, Lord Megatron. I was built for two things: to serve a master and fight on the battlefield. I believe that Soundwave is the master I was meant to serve." You rumbled, standing up and arching your backstrut.

"We will have to speak to Shockwave about that. Until then, let me show you where you can stay." Megatron said, lumbering out of the room.

You sighed, trotting behind him and lashing your tail. You were getting closer to the truth. The truth behind who you really belonged to.