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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2023 15:46:36 GMT
Characters Appearing: Soundwave Nightshroud [Friendly Decepticons] Location (s): Fort/Hangar [Location REDACTED] Timeline: December 30th - Post Jail Break Plot Summary: The Jail Break was a success! Time for the Cons to regroup and assess their next move.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2023 15:50:43 GMT
Starscream landed with a thud on the tarmac, so tired and out of fuel, he almost fell to his knees. Despite the physical exhaustion, the Seeker started to laugh, throwing his helm back as glee overpowered his processor and spark. Using the burst of energy, Starscream stumbled toward the entrance of the main hangar, still deliriously happy from his flight.
They made it.
It had worked, he had believed in Nightshroud, she had came to his rescue and Soundwave was free too and they even had new allies and he would be with Soundwave soon without that glitching window between them… and… and then...
Not now, Starscream chidded himself.
The Call of the Sky was completely muted after his neck breaking speed flight around the mud-ball, his systems thrumming happily. Starscream was shaking but he kept walking, one pede in front of the other, ignoring the warnings blaring internally. As much as the labyrinth was a protective measure, dragging his frame running on fumes through it was getting increasingly annoying. He finally sank to his knees when he reached the trap to the underground in the command centre, using the last of his strength to lift it open.
With a groan, he jumped in the small semi-basement, crawling toward the cache of energon. He grabbed a cube and downed it greedily, sighing as his systems quieted downed. With renewed energy, the Seeker dragged the cache out, closing the trap behind him and taking his loot to the entrance. Grabbing another cube, Starscream crumbled on the floor, back plate resting the crate that created the entrance of the fort.
As he sipped his energon, the Seeker critically looked around. It wasn’t grandiose but the compound was big enough to accommodate all of them. His Trine, his flock, and all the lost birds that were picked up along the way or would join them eventually. It was far, far from the glory of Vos or even the safety of being back on Cybertron and away from this blasted mud-ball. It would have to suffice.
Starscream wanted to impress Soundwave. He could admit that to himself. It didn’t matter what anyone thought of their living arrangements but Soundwave… At least he was making good on his promise to ensure there was plenty of fuel for all of them. He would sacrifice his own spark to save any of Soundwave’s symbiotes. His thoughts were turning dark and that’s not where he wanted them to go.
Instead, he happily opened his commlinks sending a flurry of coordinates and new requests as he finished his second cube of energon.
[Nightshroud] <<Arrived at the Fort safe and sound. What is your ETA?>>
[‘Ping’] <<Sent Request Commlink: Soundwave>>
[New Group Commlink Created] [Group Name Update: Flock] [Starscream added Nightshroud] [Nightshroud designation updated: Little Dove] <Starscream> meet up at [*REDACTED COORDINATES*] [‘Ping’] <<Sent Request Group Commlink: Soundwave>> [‘Ping’] <<Sent Request Group Commlink: Ravage>> [‘Ping’] <<Sent Request Group Commlink: Lazerbeak>> [‘Ping’] <<Sent Request Group Commlink: Frenzy>>
Now all he had to do was to wait for everyone to make it back safely to the rendezvous point.
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Post by Soundwave on Feb 9, 2023 1:15:54 GMT
It was only a matter of time before they escaped, but Soundwave had been surprised by many things that had transpired during the jail break. The first of many had been that Starscream's vengeful Decepticon femme, or Nightshroud as she was apparently known as, had actually shown up. Not only had she managed to do so, using her twin as a means of breaking into the GHOST HQ, but she had brought Mire with her. At least the taller femme now knew where Soundwave had disappeared to, bit it was nice to see his pupil once more. But now they were free even if it took a lot of effort as the Autobots attempted to stop them. It would take a great deal of time to catch them all as they all went separate ways in order to flee most effectively.
He received Starscream's commlink notification as Nightshroud was added to their group channel. He'd have to inform the seeker to add Mire as well, and hopefully she had an easy enough time getting to the secure base Starscream had recommended to be their haven of sorts for the time being.
Soundwave arrived approximately half an hour after the seeker's initial group channel pings. With his mask up, the mech approached the abandoned military facility where he had been told to go, transforming in mid-air before landing on the ground. He was surprised to see that this was the location that Starscream had chosen and that humans had not already discovered this location let alone the Autobots. If it was secure as he was saying, then this would prove to be a defensible home for some time even if temporary. Perhaps they could secure something a little better even with more numbers in their ranks, but for now this would have to do. Without a word, tired from the day's events, the former TIC waltzed into the hanger where he quickly spotted Starscream sitting just by a large stack of crates. He approached the mech, nodding to him in greeting.
And just as he drew near Soundwave dropped to the ground to sit beside him, yanking the seeker into a hug.
He did not wish to let go. Not yet.
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Post by Nightshroud on Feb 9, 2023 1:28:55 GMT
The reunion had been bittersweet. Nightshroud had been over the moon with joy when she finally reached Starscream with Mire's assistance. However.. in that joy came hurt as well. Soundwave had not been a part of the plan, and seeing that he and Starscream had apparently grown close during their time in jail together left the femme with so many mixed feelings. Maybe she had just been overthinking things, but seeing the two together only brought pain in her spark.
It was nothing. It had to be nothing.
Somehow they had all managed to get away, and Nightshroud was not happy about being forced to separate from the former air commander. She was upset and angry, and she just wanted Starscream to get home safe. She'd never forgive herself if he was recaptured, but getting a comm from him during her flight did ease her mind. He'd wanted to know where she was and when she was expected to arrive. More than happily, she returned that info for him.
<<I'm about 45 minutes out. I'll be there soon but you had better be safe. Are you safe?>>
Just as she finished her message, that's when further notifications had come through. Nightshroud had been added to a group chat.. with Soundwave. Apparently Starscream really wanted them to come to their base as well, and the crimson seeker was not happy about it in the least. Just what was the former communications officer to him, and why did he have to be involved all of a sudden? They were doing perfectly fine on their own and now another was getting thrown into the mix as well. Dealing with Mire was hard enough, and she was alright with her coming to their base if Starscream was.. but this was almost unbearable. She wanted to trust that Starscream knew what he was doing, and surely he would not have invited Soundwave if he was going to be a problem, but she didn't need him.
Before long Nightshroud arrived at the base, transforming with a backflip before landing on the ground. She immediately ran toward the hanger with hopes that she'd get some time with Starscream before he arrived. "Starscream, I'm-.."
But she was too late. Soundwave had not only gotten there first, but he was hugging Starscream.
Nightshroud felt her spark break instantly, wings lowering as she stared at the two. The femme felt a series of emotions clashing in her spark, and the temptation to flee at that moment was trying to sink into her processor. "oh.."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2023 2:47:45 GMT
Starscream was relieved to hear the ping accompanying Nightshroud’s commlink, her worry about his well being endearing as ever. He had already told her he was safe, yet she demanded he confirm it again. Chuckling, he fondly sent a quick reply.
<<I am safe. Focus on your flight and getting here in one piece.>>
The Seeker sighed, restless again. He was trying not to remain on high alert or standing up to pace around. After having Soundwave by his side to talk to, Ravage purring contentedly in his lap, high quality music softly playing… the silence was troubling. Trying to stay calm, Starscream queued the Discovery album, letting the now familiar music wash over him. It was slowly lulling him towards recharge, the music now so ingrained with Soundwave’s presence that it felt like the bot was just on the other side. Closing his optics for a few kliks wouldn’t hurt.
Starscream was startled awake as a warning blared in his processor.
[‘Ping’] [PROXIMITY WARNING: FORT. HIGH ALERT. INCO-]
The notification was muted as he rubbed a servos over his optics, confused for a moment after his abrupt awakening. Then panic gripped his spark when his digits landed on his leg with a clank. Out of habit, he had reached out for the Cassetticon.
Where’s Ravage? Where’s Soundwave?
His processor snapped back when a shadow was cast as the bot moved toward the entrance of the hangar. The sun was shining in his optics, blinding him for a moment, but he knew who it was already. Instinctively his spark swell.
Soundwave.
The bot he had been yearning for was walking in such a sultry manner towards him. Maybe he was still in recharge? Maybe he’s in reboot? Starscream was so awed struck. The nod from the Spy dissipated any lingering doubt that this wasn’t real. Starscream’s spark leaped in its casing, as if it was trying to reach out for Soundwave.
Yet, he didn’t dare to move, unsure as to how things were going to unfold between the two of them, now that nothing stood between them. As if Primus was watching over him, Digital Love started to play. It felt surreal, watching Soundwave drop his knees and wrap him in a possessive hug as the lyrics echoed between them.
The time is right to put my arms around you You're feeling right, you wrap your arms around too
With a sigh of relief, Starscream wrapped his arms around Soundwave, hugging him back fiercely. Time lost all its meaning as they stood there in each other’s arms, music washing over them. The Seeker can’t recall the last time he had been this happy.
[‘Ping’] [PROXIMITY WARNING FORT. HIGH A-]
The Seeker jumped, optics on-lining. When did he offline them? That must be Nightshroud approaching with the ETA she had previously provided. Starscream tightened his grip before turning his helm and gently leaving a trail of kisses along Soundwave’s neck. He knew he should pull away before the femme saw them, but he couldn’t bring himself yet. He softly whispered between kiss, more than happy to multitask.
“Company’s here. There’s some energon for you and all the Cassetticons right there.” He gestured behind him with his helm, still refusing to let go. “The crates behind us are piled in a way to create a small Fort. There’s a rudimentary labyrinth leading to a berth room and a barely equipped command center. Go explore and make yourself familiar with the place."
A loud thud alerted Starscream that Nightshroud had landed. He heard her call out for him, and quickly kissed Soundwave’s neck one last time before hugging him tightly again.
“I have to go take care of my sparkling…” The Seeker gently pushed Soundwave away, servos resting against his chest plate, feeling so warm and Starscream wondered if he was hallucinating the pulsing of his spark.
‘I love you’
There was so much he wanted to say, but it had to wait. Nightshroud’s spark-broken ‘oh’ had grabbed his attention.
Rising up to his pedes, Starscream put all his focus on the femme. He quickly strode up to her, wrapping her in his arms, crushing her tightly against his chest plate, as one servo rose to pet her on the helm, in that familiar gesture between them.
“Thank Primus you’re OK Little Dove. I never doubted you for one moment, I’m so proud of you, you followed the plan perfectly. You did amazing. I’m safe. You’re safe. Everything will be fine, I promise.”
The Seeker kept on petting Nightshroud, gently opening the Trine bond to see if he could coax the femme into relaxing. He wanted her to feel safe too.
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Post by Soundwave on Feb 9, 2023 3:24:47 GMT
Soundwave relaxed as he held Starscream close, enjoying the music as the seeker calmed and relaxed just as much against him. It was strange actually having that physical contact now, but he certainly hoped that it would not be the last. He let digits rub along the seeker's side haphazardly as the two of them basked in each other's presence. It was an entirely new feeling compared to what they'd dealt with back in the cells of the GHOST jail, but now they had all the time in the world to explore this feeling together. At least.. until Starscream suddenly mentioned that someone was arriving. He didn't know if it was Mire or Nightshroud, but Soundwave wasn't prepared to get up just yet as Starscream left a trail of kisses all along his neck cables. It seemed that he had energon ready for them all, and he'd insisted that Soundwave take the chance to get acclimated to his new surroundings. His visual feed would allow Ravage to see what was going on so he could prepare himself once ejected, but the sudden landing just outside the hanger drew the blue mech's attention away from Starscream for a moment. It indeed was Nightshroud, and she didn't seem happy in the least. She almost seemed sad based on her wing positioning if he understood wing language as well as he believed he did. Taking the cue, Soundwave nodded to Starscream before speaking in his monotonous voice. He wasn't quite ready for the young femme to listen to his thoughts quite yet, and the feeling seemed to be mutual with how she'd acted around him so far. "UNDERSTOOD. OPERATION: EXPLORATION." Begrudgingly he got up as Starscream went to tend to his sparkling. It was strange finally getting to see and hear this femme, but it was clear that she despised him in every way. It'd been just as Starscream had said back in the cells that the femme might hate him initially, and he had to wonder if the rest of his theories had been sound as well. Making it through the maze, Soundwave went to explore but made a pit stop by the berth room area. The two crate berths didn't look comfortable, but he could use a moment to rest his optics. Soundwave made his way over to the berths, picking one of them at random before climbing onto it to test it's stability. Once he was satisfied, he powered down his visor. If only he realized he'd picked Nightshroud's berth.
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Post by Nightshroud on Feb 9, 2023 3:45:13 GMT
Every second felt like ice cold vibro blades slamming straight through Nightshroud's spark. To see both Starscream and Soundwave cuddling like that.. it was almost too much to bare. She felt like Soundwave as an intrusion in this unique bond of hers with Starscream, and for each second she saw the two together it felt like he was trying to take that away from her. She looked to them with hurt in her optics and wings lowered. He didn't need her.. she was just in the way.. he didn't need her anymore.. want her.. Soundwave was her replacement.. Nightshroud's thoughts spiraled out of control as the panic settled in that she didn't even notice Starscream approaching her. When she was suddenly yanked into a tight hug, the crimson seeker harshly gasped in surprise before letting herself hug him back shakily. Even as he pet her helm as he always would, it only did so good to wash the doubts away as she burst into choked sobs letting out all the agony she felt since he had been captured. She'd felt so horribly alone and the nightmares had kept her from recharging many a night, and the thought of getting the older seeker back was the only thing keeping her sane even as she threw herself into incredibly dangerous situations just to try and get information. Mire had witnessed it first hand as Nightshroud nearly froze to death in a desperate attempt for info. But now he was home safe, and there was an intruder in the middle of all this that Starscream had seemingly grown close to. She was scared. Nightshroud was terrified that he would say the words that were spinning wildly through her processor. That she was no longer needed.. and that she was just in his way now. Yet instead that wasn't what Starscream alluded to at all with his words. He'd been relieved to see her safe and that she'd done a spectacular job; that they were both safe. It only did so much good to calm her down as Nightshroud buried her face in his chassis. "I don't know if I am.. I.. he.. what is Soundwave doing here..? Is.. is he staying..?" Tightening her grip on the mech, she was afraid to look at him as she spoke her next words. "Am.. I in the way..?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2023 4:26:34 GMT
Starscream stopped his petting, moving his servo to gently tilt Nightshroud’s helm up. He looked at her directly in the optics, pouring all his sincerity in his next words.
“You never, ever are in the way of anything, my sweet Seekerling. You are my chosen Trine, I will always put you first.” He sighed, knowing Nightshroud would not like what he would say next. So he resumed the petting, squeezing her tighter against him, thoughts of losing her gnawing at his spark. “Soundwave has been in my life for millennias, little dove. He lost someone very precious after the war ended, someone I knew well too and I… I could have helped… I… I couldn’t leave him behind again.”
Starscream sighed sadly, stopping the pets to wipe away the tears rolling down Nightshroud’s faceplate. He tried to smile but the weight of the world was on his shoulder, shattering through his facade.
He gently guided Nightshroud toward the energon cubes pile he had pulled out from the basement, almost carrying her for the few steps it took to get back to where he had been sitting before she had arrived. He sat down, pulling her in his lap, one servo reaching out for energon, one servo petting her helm gently.
“Have some energon while we wait for Mirage. Once she’s settled in, I’ll take care of your wings, then we’ll cuddle and take a nap. How does that sound?”
She was a mess and that would not do. Starscream fought the impulse to send a commlink to Soundwave, hoping the other bot would be as patient with Nightshroud as he was with anyone. Of course Soundwave would. He had already offered to join the Trine, and even if Starscream knew it would not happen overnight, Nightshroud would only gain from it.
The Cassetticons were a lot to handle but after some time to acclimate, he was sure they would all get along fine.
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Post by Nightshroud on Feb 10, 2023 0:46:07 GMT
As Starscream moved Nightshroud's helm in order to look into her optics, she looked back to him with fear. It was clear as day that she was afraid that she was about to be abandoned once again, so when Starscream spoke positively attempting to help her understand that she wasn't getting in the way.. it just didn't make sense. How as she possibly not in the way? It had just been the two of them, so now that Starscream had Soundwave.. why did he still need her? Sure Soundwave may have lost someone close, but part of her processor still felt that the former air commander would rather be with him than deal with her. Nightshroud whimpered lightly as the mech made an attempt to dry her optics before guiding her inside so that they could sit down together. As she was pulled into his lap, the femme pressed herself right into the other seeker's frame trying to find anything to say that wouldn't make things worse than they already were.
The sound of energon sounded so lovely, and it was only in that moment that Nightshroud realized just how exhausted she was between the stress, anxiety and fighting. Not even just from today but ever since Starscream's capture. She could finally let her guard down for a moment as she shakily reached for some energon. Nightshroud nearly lost her grip on the energon cube as she grabbed it, but managed to get a handle of it as she sat it down on her lap.
"Thank you.." Her words were still small, spoken softly as she tried to will herself to relax. The pets were helping, but there was still that lingering fear. "I don't want to lose you again.. I can't.."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2023 16:18:47 GMT
Starscream hummed, gently turning Nightshroud so her back would be against his chestplate. It surprised him how familiar it felt to put his servos on her shoulderplates, digits digging between the plating with practice ease. He already knew where the tension would be the worst, which cables were harder to untangle.
[‘Ping’ ] [Nightshroud: Trine.]
Dismissing the notification, the Seeker moved down one trembling arm, working on it until the femme could drink her energon without risking spilling it. He then moved to her other arm, repeating the process.
“Drink your energon, you need it.” Starscream took his time, each movement slow and made with careful tenderness. “Now, be logical about this Seekerling. I promise you I would not abandon you and I intend to keep that promise. Especially after your daring and brave rescue.”
The Seeker gently kissed the top of her helm, moving his servos down toward the joint of her wings and back. He worked on coaxing the joints back in a relaxed state, feeling himself relax as well, the purring of the femme’s engine helping him get centred.
“I’m sure you have plenty of tales and stories to tell me from our time apart. I’m afraid my time in the Cage was rather boring and repetitive. Days all blend together, Call of the Sky, energon starvation... standard Prisoner of War stuff I've dealt with for eaons. The only thing worth mentioning that happened during that time, is that Soundwave asked me to lead the Decepticons and I said no.”
Starscream said the last part nonchalantly as he worked on a mess of tangled cables. His answer would still be the same today, would be the same if anyone else asked. He was also done with War, with the Decepticon Cause and with Earth. His spark longed for Cybertron, if not, at least away from this mud-ball. Away from the organics the Prime wanted to protect over his own kind.
Away from Megatron.
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Post by Nightshroud on Feb 11, 2023 2:56:15 GMT
Nightshroud let out a confused sound as she was suddenly turned so that she could rest her back against Starscream. She wasn't sure what he was up to at first, startled when he started to work between her shoulder plates before finally realizing what he'd been up to. Nightshroud whined, letting her optics close momentarily as a smile was forced out of her. It was hard to stay upset when the other seeker was making her feel so good, but that gentle kiss on her helm?
That had done the trick.
It was like the raging storm in her processor just.. stopped. Everything was calm and clear, and it was much easier to think rationally. As he had asked, the femme reached for her energon cube and sipped at it. Nightshroud sighed softly, still smiling as she continued to drink her energon. Speaking, her voice finally perked back up a little. "Thanks.. It's been so hard for me to think clearly since you were captured. I feel a little better now."
However as Starscream reached for her wing joints, Nightshroud yelped in initial surprise as her wings tried to fold back only to fail with the seeker directly behind her. She forgot just how sensitive they were until he touched them, but as he worked on the joints they quickly started to relax while the femme groaned comfortably. It was hard to focus on the other's words as he spoke of what had happened to him while he was held prisoner by the Autobots and GHOST, but news that he had actually turned down leadership of the Decepticons. Starscream had been put in a position where he had temptations, and he actually shot it down in favor of that dream of returning to Cybertron.. to restore Vos. To go home. The crimson seeker couldn't have been prouder of the mech, smiling fondly as he kept working on her wings and back. "I can't believe you actually told him no. I'm proud of you. I wish I could say the same of myself. I know I pulled off the rescue, but I'm not proud of myself.. I did some very reckless and crazy things to get information to find you so I could get you home. You could ask Mire... I.. nearly froze to death just to get info from her."
With a soft moan, Nightshroud leaned her helm against her shoulder as she felt the lids of her optics growing heavy. She was so comfortable.. and exhausted. So loved..
And safe.
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Post by Soundwave on Feb 11, 2023 3:10:54 GMT
While Soundwave rested, he couldn't help but listen in as Starscream spoke with Nightshroud. It was harder to hear the femme at first, but his powerful audials were able to pick up on the conversation. Just as Starscream had predicted, Nightshroud was not handling things well with Soundwave now staying with them and felt that she was in the way. While he wasn't entirely sold on the femme just yet, he did feel some ounce of pity. From what he knew of her story she'd already been abandoned once, and this must have been her fearing that it was about to happen again. Maybe there was something that he could say to her to help make her feel even a little better about things, but there was also the rest of what Starscream had told him. The femme did not trust easily and she was likely going to hate him at first.
This was just going to have to be a waiting game of trial and error..
A long one.
The former communications officer continued to listen in as the other mech seemed to have calmed the femme down, apparently tending to her wings. His visor brightened for a moment at the mention of his name, though only to realize it was about how Starscream had told him that he wanted no part in Decepticon leadership. It still even now came as a surprise to Soundwave given how he had so desperately sought to take that leadership from Megatron, but maybe he really had made some change for the better. Found some level of sanity with not only Megatron out of the picture, but having found Nightshroud as well. It'd done some good for him, and Soundwave could respect that. He could stand to use that sort of positivity himself after the loss of Rumble..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2023 23:50:38 GMT
Starscream was worried about his Seekerling. She had gone to extremes, was exhausted and almost in the same state of mind when they had first met. That would not do.
“You need to rest. I’ll ask Soundwave to keep watch for Mire. Nap time for you and me.”
The Seeker wrapped his arms around the smaller femme, holding her protectively as he stood up. One servo gently petted her helm as he made his way through the labyrinth towards the berthroom. He hoped Soundwave wouldn’t mind standing watch for now. As much as he wanted to bring the Spy with them in the cuddle pile, he didn’t want to make Nightshroud uncomfortable.
He would however, make it clear that while he was not replacing her, she had to learn to share him. When Starscream stepped in the berthroom, he ignored Nightshroud’s berth heading towards his with the femme still carefully cradled against his chest plate. He gently settled her down, took the energon cube out of her servos to set it aside, grabbing the tarp and wrapping it around the younger Seeker. Once he was sure she was tucked in, he gently placed a kiss on her helm, patting it softly.
“I’m going to wake Soundwave and let him know he needs to go watch for Mire and I’ll be right back to nap with you.”
Standing up, Starscream turned towards Soundwave, focusing on the blue mech. Parts of him suspected the Spy was not really asleep but he kept up with what he said to reassure Nightshroud. Kneeling next to the second berth, Starscream gently ran a servo along Soundwave’s faceplate, wishing the mech wasn’t wearing it so he could kiss him.
Then again Nightshroud might panic and that was not what he was looking for. He supposed he should be glad there was no temptation.
“Soundwave, I’m sorry to wake you after such a short rest. Nightshroud needs rest and I wish to stay with her. Could you go stand guard by the entrance? The energon crate is still there, make sure you and your Cassetticons refuel. I’ll also send you the Proximity Warning alert I’ve set up. It’s quite rudimentary but I want to turn it off while I recharge but I don’t feel comfortable doing it without having someone else monitoring it.” Bending down to leave a kiss on Soundwave’s helm, he whispered quietly enough that only Soundwave would pick it up. “I’m so glad you’re here, safe and with all your Cassetticons.”
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Post by Nightshroud on Feb 12, 2023 16:51:24 GMT
Nightshroud didn't even fight when Starscream insisted she get some rest, clutching her smaller frame close as he whisked her away to the berthroom. The femme let her optics close during the journey, and perhaps it had been for the best as she didn't immediately realize that someone had already laid claim to her berth. Nightshroud smiled up at Starscream as he got her settled in his own berth, scooting back a bit so that he'd have plenty of room as well before rolling to her side. The feeling of being tucked in was something she'd sorely missed and honestly didn't realize just how much she missed it until this moment. One quick kiss on the helm later, and Nightshroud was left giggling with a bright smile.
She couldn't have been any happier than she was in that moment.
That was until Starscream's next words. Soundwave was resting somewhere? The femme hadn't seen him, so she thought nothing of it at first. "Okay~." The smile lingered even as Starscream moved away, but once he drew near the other berth that's when she put it together.
Soundwave.. was resting in her berth.
Her smile quickly faded as Nightshroud glared at the former TIC. First he tried to steal Starscream away, and now he'd taken the one place where she could safely rest! Granted, Starscream had taken her to his own berth and had flat out told Soundwave that he intended to rest with her so that did ease the tension, but she was by no means happy. Things had quickly gotten off to a bad start between the two as Nightshroud quietly sighed to herself. Rationally.. She needed to think rationally.. Surely Soundwave hadn't known that was her berth, right? He'd never been here before and was probably just as tired as she and Starscream were. Willing herself to calm back down for the seeker's sake, the femme's glare lessened into a soft frown as she watched the former TIC get up from her berth and leave.
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Post by Soundwave on Feb 12, 2023 17:28:04 GMT
Starscream would've been right. Soundwave hadn't actually been in recharge, or at least fully. He'd merely powered down his visor as he listened into the conversations, hearing the seeker apparently carry the younger femme into the room before tucking her in. Given everything, Soundwave wouldn't have been surprised if Nightshroud had been beyond exhausted. As he heard his name spoken aloud, the blue mech powered on his visor to witness not only the sight of Starscream approaching him, but the young femme tucked safely in berth glaring harsh daggers at him. For what reason he knew not, but Soundwave shrugged it off. It would take her time. He glanced up at Starscream as the seeker spoke to him, listening to what he had to say. Seemed his suspicions had been correct that Nightshroud needed the rest. He was surprised to hear that there was already some sort of proximity alarm already set up with the basic set-up here, but then again Starscream was cunning. It was like him to have some sort of defensive measures should he need a quick getaway, and with his adopted sparkling as it were naturally he'd wanted to protect her too. It was something he understood fairly well given how protective he himself was over the Cassetticons after Rumble. There was no way he was allowing that to happen again, and the seeker had already kept his word about making sure there was plenty energon for everyone. Soundwave rumbled softly as the former air commander kissed him on the helm, smiling under his mask as he whispered how glad he was that they'd made it to the base safely. Nodding, Soundwave sat up on the berth before placing a servo on the seeker's shoulder. Leaning in close, he allowed his mask to retract just long enough to kiss him on the cheek.
"UNDERSTOOD. ORDERS: RECHARGE WELL." Getting up, Soundwave glanced over to both Starscream and the tucked in Nightshroud before making his way out of the berthroom and back out of the maze of crates. This was going to be a long adjustment period..
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