We are a literate, intermediate to advanced AU Transformers RPG Based off of the first season of TFP with dashes of other incarnations sprinkled here or there. Characters from any continuity are welcome however must be restyled to match the TFPrime universe.
Active, with ongoing plotlines, we are always willing to integrate new characters into storylines once incorporated into the setting.
The time had come. Starscream needed to go see what had happened with Megatron’s frame. He knew the Autobots could not have taken it. That was so unlike them but it was gone and the only other choice was Megatron had walked off. Why could he not off-line like he should!?!
Starscream was in the control room. Having told the crew that the search for Megatron would being now with him leading the search. Not much after a Rotational Cycle for which Starscream was very happy with starting it so soon. Starscream did have to get the Nemesis checked out and of course Barricade locked up, did he really have to come back now of all times? Before he could start a search.
Starscream new that would make followers mad the Seeker was leading so he needed someone to go with him. Aquila would work well. A flyer, a fellow Seeker in fact so better, he could keep up and even if he was loyal Starscream felt he could control the Seeker.
::Aquila report to the control room.:: Starscream gave no other information. He was sure Aquila had heard and would know what he was needed for. After all Starscream had just told all over the comm the search for Megatron would start.
Of course Aquila had heard the news. One would have to have offlined or malfunctioning audio processors to not know of Megatron's disappearance, and Starscream's apparent takeover of command. The unorthodox Seeker walked through the halls of the Nemesis, with many Eradicons doing well to stay out of his way. "The frag does that sniveling scrap heap want me for? Searching for a dead bot and covering his dirty work?" he grumbled. Aquila despised the Decepticon Second-in-Command, as did many of his fellow 'Cons. His intense dislike of the Seeker was possibly matched by that of Megatron, or perhaps even Soundwave, although know one knew what went on inside the head of that faceless and silent 'Con.
Although Aquila heavily favored the direct approach when it came to many things, he still retained some semblance of his intellect from his days as an Autobot, and the experience he had from the War. He had a feeling that there was some foul play involved. Megatron was definitely not one to be bested easily, especially not by someone like Starscream. He wondered how many of his allies the Seeker had maneuvered into supporting him now that Megatron was gone.
The doors to the bridge slid open as Aquila stepped through in a relaxed manner, though his typically aggressive and malicious EMF betrayed that appearance. "What do you want, Starscream? Gonna scrap Megatron's body?" Aquila greeted in an extremely callous manner, showing no attempt at respecting the current Decepticon hierarchy. In fact, Starscream's dislike of being disrespected was amusing to him. He came to a stop right in front of him. He stood at nearly the same height as him. But whereas Starscream was thin and gangly, Aquila had a heavier build as a result of his larger alt form and his close-combat specialties.
Starscream tried to look bigger. “That is Lord Starscream.” He looked a little too happy to say such a fact. “I had nothing to do with Megatron’s untimely” said with true feelings, but no one would be surprised to learn of the truth which was why Starscream was sure to hide it “off-lining. Seems Prime finally had some luck. And Megatron less luck.”
In his processor Starscream thought how lucky he was. Who knew Megatron was messed up so much one of Starscream’s shots would take Megatron out.
Starscream’s wings started to dance with the thought of flight. “We will go going out and doing a fly over. There will be a few Eradicon to come with us. In case there are a few leads to be followed. The faster we follow the them the better.”
Last Edit: Jul 18, 2012 1:05:09 GMT -5 by starscream
Even if he couldn't prove it, he knew Starscream was the one who offlined Megatron. He was curious as to how he managed to accomplish this though. There was no way Starscream would two minutes against him. It wasn't as though he actually liked either one. He disliked Starscream for being pretentious, weak, cowardly, and a fiendish manipulator, qualities most would dislike him for regardless. As for Megatron, he had grudging respect towards the apparently deceased Decepticon leader, but beyond that he had no real opinion of him.
Aquila scoffed at Starscream's meager attempts at looking bigger than him. He really did seem overjoyed at the apparent loss of Megatron, only fueling his conviction that Starscream was responsible. And now they were to perform an aerial search for his body. Upon receiving his "orders" from Starscream, Aquila only chuckled and turned his back on him. He was going to play along with Starscream's search, but he wasn't about to make nice with him.
"Right, Starscream," he said, making it more obvious as to just how much he disrespected him as he walked off, not bothering to wait for his signal to leave or begin the search. The Seeker made his way to the top deck of the Nemesis. He leaped up off of the ship, allowing it to continue to move forward without him. Aquila did a single backflip and transformed into his alt with his nose pointed up, and fired the afterburners on full, picking up a huge burst in speed as he took flight.
Post by starscream on Sept 3, 2012 23:54:00 GMT -5
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Watching Aquila was interesting but not surprising. The thought was Starscream had off-lined Megatron and it was true but as long as they never knew he was fine. The stupid mechs could think anything. He knew more than they thought. Starscream liked it this way. It made life easy. Well over all but not in the details. Maybe he should try new tactics. There was a near laugh. Why he was the leader now. Why change things while they were great?
Starscream rolled his optics. The scoff and the obvious disrespect? Starscream let his wings shift and dance his servos on his hips. Starscream was tired of it even if he knew it was what he would get. They were all Cons but still at least with him watching act. With that Starscream let his servo fall on Aquila. The touch was not hard but did scratch the paint. He might be ambitious but he was Second for a reason. Even if no one liked it.
Over the comm Starscream kept his voice neutral. “Auqila. You want to be a glitch stay here.” With that Starscream went to the open dock to fly off.
"A bit late for that, Starscream," said Aquila as he began a sweep of the surrounding area. Given the relative density of the tree cover, it would normally have been difficult to spot the frame of a downed Cybertronian through the dense cover. Even more so considering that there were no glowing lights a la optics or weapons fire to give away location. However, dedicated sensor suites made things much easier, and given Aquila's high visual acuity even at high speeds, spotting something as big as Megatron would be easy.
Despite being glitched, Aquila still had...relatively most of his faculties still with him. He knew Starscream was an S-Rank liar and manipulator. Hell, he'd probably make Aquila do most of the work and laze about hatching other plots in the meantime. The glitched Seeker dove back down below the cloud layer, sweeping the area in search of the "former" Decepticon leader. Aquila would pay back Starscream for scratching his paint earlier. In all actuality, scratched paint was practically nonexistent on his list of annoyances. Theatrical hysterics over "minor" cosmetic damage was Knock Out's forte, not Aquila's. The Seeker often returned with damage that ranged from negligible to staggering, and he always bounced back with his blades thirsting for more Energon. No, this payback was more or less just so he could watch Starscream squirm like the little worm he was. He merely chuckled ominously into the com for Starscream to hear.
[[no trouble and now we can get back to the 'fun' XD]]
Having transformed and going to the location Aquila was, Starscream would have rolled his optics if he could. "I could send you back. Do not do that again." Really Starscream should get some scraplets and let them lose on the Cons. Maybe that would help improve their mood. Starscream laughed at the thought.
Having found the best area to look Starscream check the land for clues to what happen to Megatron. There was nothing to see and nothing to hint at where the missing leader was. However being a Seeker Starscream enjoyed the flight and was half play racing the other Seeker. While still looking, just now it was not given his full attention. Starscream really did have a focus issue.