wrong, i know, killing someone

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( things starscream never thought he'd have to deal with again: metalhawk. mostly because once you kill someone you generally expect them to stay dead.

not so.

which is really inconvenient when you're desperately trying to cling to leadership after everything goes up in literal flames. he's debated attempting to kill metalhawk again, but that's going to take some planning and he thinks his 'friend' will see it coming. not like that's stopped people from doing what he wanted before, of course.



but this? this is getting old. really quickly oh primus why won't he just shut up. )

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[unnailignment]

[The feeling was more mutual than Starscream knew. Not in the sense that he wanted to remain dead, but the fact that he now had to socialize with him was beyond a headache.

And you know, he might still be a tad bitter at the complete and utter betrayal. But who's keeping score?]

I love what you've done with the place.


[He barely even looks at the jet, instead surveying miles upon miles of wreckage and destruction.]

Remodeling, I assume.

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( you forgot the fires, metalhawk, because there are a lot of them. )

The city'd been getting crowded anyway.

( what do you want, 'friend'? )

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[That's the icing on the proverbial cake, Starscream.]

I see.

[Can you feel the poison dripping from that? Because there was a ton.]

Well, I'm not here to kill you, if that's what you're thinking in that rather small processor of yours.

Some of us don't need to kill to gain something. It's an odd method, I know, but I've heard it's worked well in practice.

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Then what do you want?

( because he's very aware of the mess that is iacon and of all work he's going to have to actually put in to keep his grip on the planet and the city. what a disaster. )

Funny, here I was thinking that it's given me everything I wanted so far. Why change proven methods? ( he's sorry it had to be you, buddy, but he's not sorry he did it. ) _{The smoke's doing nothing for the view.}

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It appears that we have work to do. And seeing as I can't imagine Bumblebee or Prowl would like to speak with me at the moment, I'll put up with you.

[A slight pause.]

Working is actually putting effort towards achieving a goal. Other than...say, shooting it.

[Hello gun, yes. He's holding a gun.]

No matter how tempting it is.

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( that gets a huff of annoyance at something other than metalhawk, pushing himself to his feet and trying to dust off the dust that's settled on his new frame. )

No, they're too busy getting friendly with Megatron. ( everything is awful and starscream hates it. oh but that's a gun and they're talking about shooting things.

he doesn't want to be killed by metalhawk there's no way he could live that down. apart from the fact that he'd be dead. ) What's a few fatal wounds between friends, Metalhawk?

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To be fair, Megatron did stop the Necrotitan.

[You know, that thing you didn't do. However, that gun shifts to his arm, aimed up at a 'rest' position. Apparently you get to live for a little while longer.]

I could name a few things. But I have more use for you alive right now than dead. Which is really saying something.

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Not you, too. ( seriously. ) I called the Lost Light back in, and they're the ones that had the thumb.

( he's gonna make that work for him. somehow. give him time. but okay, alright, he's ready to do this.

whatever this is. )

Alright, alright. ( wait hold on. ) What happened to your flaunted pacifism?

[unnailignment]

Modesty isn't lost on you, is it, Starscream.

[Honestly, he was only half listening. What did he care who did what--he was being mind controlled at the time--something that wouldn't have happened if he was...you know, alive.]

My pacifism?

[There's a laugh. It's almost oddly sarcastic, coming from the bot in question.]

My pacifism is revoked when I deem it necessary. And believe me--I deem it necessary.

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I'll be sure to include it in my list of talents should someone ask.

( did metalhawk want an answer to that? probably not, but he's going to get one out of spite!!!! and because starscream can't shut the fuck up. )

Oh, wonderful. ( he's just going to throw his hands up in the air because this is the WOST DAY EVER. ) Let's hope shooting me wasn't a lucky shot, eh Metalhawk?

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Oh it was. Just not for me.

[That gun is held upwards, resting on his shoulder as he looks out, towards the city they once called home. Together.]

Shockwave is planning something. And as loathe as I am to admit it, I'm going to need your help.


Whether or not you like it, is a whole different matter.

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Always knew old one-eye was up to something.

( no, he didn't. )

First, I'm going to need a gun. ( he knows you're not going to like it, metalhawk. that's partly why he's asking for one. ) Can't do much unarmed.

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That might have been something you should have shared with the class.

[OH NEED A BANDAGE FOR THAT ONE?

He hesitates, though, at that last part.]

Your fists will do.

[UGH DOES HE REALLY HAVE TO OFFER HIM A WEAPON THATS IRONY AT ITS FINEST.]

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I'll remember that for next time.

( why can't he just kill you again this is the WORST but he can't help but smile at that. )

I forgot that I became a feared warrior of the Decepticons by punching things. Gun, Metalhawk.

( starscream wouldn't want to get involved in a fistfight are you kidding he would much rather be far away from anything like that thanks. )

[unnailignment]

[Because some people learn from their mistakes, Starscream. SOME people. But for as much as he hates to admit it, he pulls a gun from one of the others, flipping it in his hand to hold it by the barrel.


Handle out to him.]

If you shoot anything that isn't an ammonite, you're next in my crosshairs.

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( starscream takes it with a winning grin. how could you not trust this face, metalhawk? how?

it is so completely tempting to take advantage of the situation and shoot metalhawk right here and now. he's got the gun, he could do it quick before his 'friend' could react.

he doesn't. mostly because there's people around them and he can't swing them to his side as easily anymore. he really doesn't want to get shot. again. )

Are we going off a certain plan or have you just decided to wing it?

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[He can think of a few good reasons.

And he can almost read Starscream's mind, keeping his own gun locked and loaded right over where his spark would be walking to his side.]

We walk together. And yes, I've always thought that spontaneity seems to be the best battle plan of choice.

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It's almost like you don't trust me.

( one day someone is going to shoot his smirk off his face. that day is not today, clearly. )

Straight from the mouth of a pacifist. ( seriously, metalhawk? ) There's billions of them and two of us - we're going to need a plan.

( there's a part of starscream that people forget in favor of the backstabbing. and that's the part where he knows how to fight a battle, thank you very much. )

[unnailignment]

Almost? Perhaps I am not being convincing enough.

[He can only hope that smirk is shot off by him.]

Then what would you suggest, leader of Cybertron?

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Save the universe and you'll have time to work on it.

( right. plan. they're gonna need one. )

Starscream Prime, Metalhawk. ( look at his priorities. look at them. ) The Autobots have the minor problem well in hand, so where's Shockwave?

( so he can kill him and save the day and still remain in power. flawless plan. )