Forsaken

★ Chapter 14 ★

An unbridled war was upon him as the seconds ticked on. For the first time in his life, Starscream felt his spark tore two ways. Yes, that time that he had decided to join the Autobots was difficult, but this was beyond anything he was expecting. In front of him stood two Cybertronians, both of which he did not appreciate. If he had it his way, Starscream would blow a rocket in their direction And kill two birds with one stone. He paused for a moment thinking about the glorious screams that would endure from the explosion. For a split second, he was considering it. Sure he would've hated himself for it considering he would've lost everything, but by Primus, it would have felt good. A smirk was quick to form on his faceplate, but as quickly as it came, he pushed it aside, knowing how treacherous it would look if either of them saw it. The situation was humorous to him knowing all too well that if Arcee even glanced at it, her anger could cloud her judgement dooming herself. Too much of his relief, she was occupied glaring at the wretch who had her in a death grip.

Airachnid:" Well, starscream? I haven't got all day!"

Starscream felt a tinge if rage creeps up his wings. He hates how Cocky and arrogant she sounded. Oh, how he would've loved just to stab her in the chest right here and right now, but he wasn't stupid. He knew that if he made one false move would spell disaster for Arcee. As much as he didn't like Arcee, he hated Airachnid more. His mind began to take with any possible solution to try and save his"teammate" and being intelligent as he was; he was quick to find it. Starscream resisted the urged to give a big grin as an idea spring to him. If there, were a clone of himself beside him, he would've patted himself on the back. Screwing up his face to look like a horrifying fright, the seeker backed away in his best-terrified performance. He felt his ego glitter as she fell right for his trap.

Airachnid:" what are you, lo- RAHHH!"

Starscream felt an ironic laugh surface. Surely by now, she should've known better than to turn her head away from him? Guess not. By the time she realised her mistake, it was already too late. Starscream's silver claw made contact with one of her legs slicing it off in one precise motion. It was almost too easy for Starscream as the two-wheeler escaped her grasp. Both femmes shocked at Starscreams motives. Both had expected him to turn tail and run, and even his mind was conflicted at his decision. For a moment there it was almost like there was two Starscream's

On his shoulders, one was excellent and the other bad.

Airachnid:" Y-you tricked me! y-you fool!"

Starscream felt incredible delight fill him as he watched her face change from cocky and arrogant to enraged and disgusted. Seeing her angry made him happier than he could've ever imagined. Turning his head slightly to get a look at his two wheels partner, he couldn't help but feel the slightest bit happier knowing that he could see the smallest amount of glee in her optics. The human saying was indeed true. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Starscream: " a foolish trick, for a foolish fool."

Starscream felt his smile widen as her glare deepened. Watching Airachnid suffer brought him such delight. Starscream had not anticipated her to attack but instead flee. The spider femme she gave out a roar of rage before Charing at him with everything she had.

Airachnid:" You stupid seeker! I Will end you!"

Although he was enjoying himself admittedly not as much as it would've been to kill her himself, he knew that he needed to get away from her. In her enraged state, the femme was even more dangerous. As he tried to break free from her consistent attacks, Starscream felt a slight stinging sensation on his wing followed by a wail from Arcee.

Arcee: " Starscream!"

Before he knew what was even happening, the femme fled surrounded by blaster fire. By the time the Autobots had chased her away, the seeker felt his rage boil up again. He cursed the Autobots for casing her apart but also inwardly thanked them for saving him.

Arcee:" Starscream? Are you okay?!"

Confusion clouded his mind as the two-wheeler looked up at him with worry in her optics. Starscream couldn't believe the femme was worried about him. Indeed something he never thought she would care about, but he was concerned about him. Why? It wasn't anything wrong with him. Was there?

Starscream:" yes, of course, I- AH!"

The second he saw it, that's when the pain shot in. He is optics wandering over the deep gash on his wing. He watched as little bits of Energon dropped down and landed on the floor, leaving a small puddle below him. He didn't even feel the pain, but now that his mind had made up, it was terrible, the pain set in. A horrible burning sensation clouded his mind as he wanted so desperately to Rub the wound to get rid of the pain. He knew, however touching it would make it worse. That stupid wretch! Even worse, his delicate wings we are rather sensitive, and he hated the idea of anyone feeling them. Then, of course, to top of this delightful mission, he prime began his lecture.

Optimus: " Starscream. You would do well to- "

Arcee:" wait, no! ... I am Sorry. It's not his fault. If Starscream hadn't come when he did, I'd probably be dead. "

The prime was about to at something more, but thankfully after noticing the seekers injury he decided later would be a better time to discuss this. Starscream honestly hadn't expected them to care for him so much after what he had done. He never had that as a Decepticon.

Optimus:" Ratchet. Bridge us back and prepare for some medical treatment."

The moment prime has said that he cringed. He wasn't scared Of been fixed, no. His wings were thin, so they were sensitive, and the thought of having somebody touch them besides himself make him cringe Unpleasantly. Despite his feelings, he knew that there was no option of arguing. He needed to get them fixed because he was injured, and that was that. The medic was the first one to greet them.

Ratchet:" what happened?"

As quickly as his concern was on his faceplate, it left him as The medic realise that it was not one of his friends of been injured. Starscream growled in his mind, he was almost going to comment on the feeling was mutual about being fixed, but he knew it was probably best not to rub him the wrong way. The medic was a lot grumpier than Knockout was. Quickly his mind shifted to something that he had forgotten, His little girl.

Starscream: " where is Asteria?"

Anxiety begins to Ripple in his chest as he looked around for his little one. They better not have lost him again! Hearing his voice, Asteria trotted straight over to him letting out a happy squeal As she made grabby Hands for him to pick her up.

Starscream:" ah, there you are."

Asteria:" daddy, daddy!"

The youngling wrapped her arms around his neck, letting out at Various content chirps in greeting. She was thrilled, and most importantly, she was safe. Then She noticed his injury. Starscream watched as her cute little face twisted and turned into one of concern. Her optics darting back and forth between his wing and his faceplate.

Asteria:" daddy, hurt?"

For a moment, Starscream saw some confusion on her face. Optics seem to be focusing intensely on his wings. He could see the cogs turning in her helm as she appeared to be thinking about something. She seemed to be confused by the injury for a moment until suddenly Asteria reached out towards his wings, letting out a whimper she was unable to reach it. Curious to find out what she wanted, he moved closer, raising an optic Ridge at her intentions. His confusion was suddenly replaced with a gentle smile as Asteria wiped the wound clean with her tiny servo before giving it a tender kiss.

Asteria:" Daddy, all better!"