Wing Shift

Warnings: None really, at least not here. My Transformers are overall less blocky than the ones in G1, shaped more humanoid but still with plates. Makes for easier sex scenes to imagine. They can also reproduce via the spark principle, among compatible individuals. More on that later. And yeah, they have sex.

Warnings: Somewhat depressed and lonely, Skyfire goes slumming. And runs into an interesting triple threat.

Pairing: Skyfire, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, minicon Breaker


Wing Shift


Chapter 5 Truth and Lies

(The Decepticon underwater base, Earth.)


Megatron smiled at his latest triumph. He addressed his warriors from the dias in the central tower. "Now that Skyfire is officially into the fold, I have a test. An initiation, if you will."

Skyfire stood stock still, waiting for the worst. /Now comes the nightmare./

"I will choose a battle of warriors with Skyfire. Prepare yourselves!"

The decepticons looked at each other in mumbled protest. Astrotrain sagged and glanced at Blitzwing. /Great. Like I'm in any shape for this now./

His bondmate seemed to have the same sentiment. /The only thing I'm ready for is sleep and recharge./

Megatron pointed left. "Frenzy, Rumble. You begin. Attack Skyfire, use your technique and strategy!"

Skywarp strained to not laugh. "This is gonna be one short fight." he whispered to a grinning Thundercracker.

Everyone backed away, giving as much room as possible. Frenzy and Rumble approached Skyfire looking up...and up.

The brothers looked at each other next. "Yeah, right."

Skyfire watched them impassively, waiting the first move. There was muted laughter from the others at the absurdity of the matchup.

Megatron wasn't fazed. "I realize you all find amusement in this choice. However, my sensors indicate the odds now have a variance of 16 percent, which would favor Frenzy and Rumble."

"Are you sayin' we've got a better chance?" Frenzy wanted to know.

"Indeed I am." Megatron was smug. "I do believe Skyfire is somewhat...depleted from his normal state. Because of this, I think the battle may prove interesting. He's virtually exhausted."

"From what, I wonder." Ramjet sniggered, elbowing Dirge. "Two days of party, huh?"

"What?" Starscream started up. "Why would he be-" he glanced at the triple changers, optics narrowing.

The other decepticons were well aware of Blitzwing and Astrotrain's perversions. Thundercracker shook his head quickly. "I don't want to know."

Megatron lifted a hand. "Begin!!"

"EEEHAYYH!" Rumble and Frenzy collided with Skyfire's feet in an effort to get leverage. They pushed at his toe units, trying to wedge under and topple. It was a technique that worked well on the others, despite size differential.

Skyfire watched them. "That won't work."

"Nnfthp. Yeah, ya wanna bet?" Frenzy strained. "We knocked over Skywarp a coupla times!"

"I'm not built like a seeker, in case you hadn't noticed. My mainframe is much heavier. Different center of balance." he lifted a foot with Rumble dangling off. The decepticons roared with laughter.

Breaker sat on Blitzwing's shoulder, beeping loudly and pointing. "Sky smash! Make Rumble and Frenzy data disks. Flat, baby!"

"Shut up, fool!" the cassettes yelled in unison, still struggling with their tactic. Rumble turned suddenly and released Skyfire's foot. "Frenzy! Flip maneuver!"

"Gotcha!" Frenzy leaped to Skyfire's knee before he could react. Rumble bounded up also. They linked hands and hurled themselves at Skyfire's head. The big jet stumbled back a bit, startled by their speed and momentum.

Blitzwing couldn't believe his optics. /Those midgets may actually have a strategy./

Both cassettes hammered at Skyfire's head. Frenzy tried for a straight shot at a blue optic, but a white hand tossed him away in time. Rumble worked the other side, punching Skyfire's left audio receptor.

"S'matter, gigantor? We too fast for ya?!"

"You little-" Skyfire grabbed at him, but Rumble bounced away. Frenzy was clinging to Skyfire's leg, rapidly climbing up again. He peppered the broad chest with punches.

Meanwhile, the other decepticons watched the bizarre battle in disbelief. The huge jet stumbled about, attempting to pull the cassettes from their assault on his head. Fists hammered against his faceplate, enraging Skyfire further.

_"Enough!!"_ Ripping them away like leeches, Skyfire hurled the screeching cassettes across the room like projectiles. Decepticons ducked out of the way in time. Skywarp nearly got nailed by Frenzy who bounced off a wall panel over his head. Rumble skidded across the floor and crashed into a storage container. The other decepticons laughed in hysteria.

"It...it ain't funny." Rumble staggered up. Frenzy was wedged helplessly into a door. Rumble rushed to aid his brother.

"No, it isn't." Megatron waved a gesture. "And now, for the rest of you...decepticons, _attack!"_

Skyfire stood ready as the others advanced, uncertain. No one seemed particularly anxious to start.

Starscream conveniently lagged behind everyone. "Why should I soil my hands in mindless battle?"

Megatron made a slashing gesture. "Silence, you fool. Move!"

Their mistake was not attacking in unison. Skyfire doubted he could take them all even at full capacity, but his plan was a simple one: hit the closest one and use him as a weapon.

Thrust let out a battle yell and charged headlong, fist raised.

Skyfire smiled to himself. You're _mine!_ Before Thrust could land a blow, Skyfire grabbed him and swung the jet like a bat, using him as a weapon to batter the others. Shocked at the tactic, they fell back with a gigantic crash. While the others struggled to their feet, Skyfire looked back and held a hand high.

"Breaker, _transform!"_ he shouted. The minicon leaped into the air and transformed. A crackling sphere landed in Skyfire's hand.

"Get him!" Ramjet lurched forward in a bum rush, followed by the other decepticons crowding in.

"Fools!" Skyfire yelled, hurling Breaker. The crackling sphere careened off everyone, immobilizing every transformer it touched. The horde screamed in pain before seizing up and collapsing with a dull thud. Sizzling energy covered their unconscious forms. The sphere bounced away and returned to Skyfire's hand.

The minicon transformed to bot mode and smiled. "Breaker do good?"

A weary Skyfire nodded, collapsing to a knee. "Breaker did great."

****

Megatron laughed heartily at the results. "Excellent, Skyfire. You realized my strategy."

The exhausted jet nodded, seated on the floor. "Yes. The initial challenge was a diversion. You wanted to see if I would be overconfident for the next round."

"Yes. I sent an obvious mismatch at you to see your response. I was more than pleased, particularly since you were not at full strength. You kept your focus, utilizing both brain and brawn."

"What about them?" Skyfire pointed at the pile of decepticons nearby.

"Tch. I'll have the constructicons haul them to their quarters. Meanwhile, recharge and rest on the third level temporarily until we find a unit suited to your size. See Hook for the location."

"As you command." Skyfire stood slowly. Breaker sat on his shoulder.

"Can Breaker go with Sky, Megatron?"

A shrug from the Decepticon commander. "Very well. But do not disturb his rest, Breaker. You know my meaning!"

"Breaker on best behavior. No funny stuff!"

"Good. Now go, both of you."

****

Skyfire found Hook to be quite an inquisitive sort, if somewhat sour tempered. They talked briefly of the test results. Hook suggested they have discussions about molecular structures and formulas. Skyfire agreed, not being able to resist any kind of scientific discussion. Hook took him to a small storage hangar near the docking bay. It was fairly basic but would do for temporary quarters.

The big jet went inside his unit and collapsed on the bed. A metallomesh mattress yielded under his weight. With a sigh he dimmed the overhead lighting to stasis setting. Breaker clambered up alongside.

"No worry. Sleep, Sky. Breaker watch."

A deep chuckle. "I think we'll be fine, Breaker. You need rest, too."

The minicon beeped, dragging a zinc bedsheet over the jet. "Breaker get some. Not need much. Absorb much energy, need less sleep."

"Mmm." a bleary Skyfire nodded, stretching out. "I'd forgotten about your ability." Bright blue optics dimmed to silence.

Breaker quietly transformed to sphere mode and tucked inside his right arm, beeping softly.

****

A shaded figure entered the room two groons later. Brilliant red optics took in the sight of a sleeping Skyfire, his faceplate relaxed in sleep. A gleaming sphere rested between the jet's arm and torso, giving off a slight hum. Starscream edged up to the bed, glancing down at the peacefully resting bot. The muted overhead lighting emphasized the curvature of his sleek yet ample form.

Smiling to himself, Starscream splayed fingers over Skyfire's decepticon symbol. /I must say our brand looks better on you, Sky...your white looks cleaner with it. Colder and more pure...perfect with your optics. They remind me of fusion crystals in their clarity. So very blue./

His own optics muted in appreciation at the expanse of white he knew so intimately. /You've been taking care of yourself. Not that I would expect any less. But what made you come to us? Come to me?/ he felt his circuits tingle with heat. Absently he stroked the broad chest, circling the purple sigil. A bolt of energy arced from the nearby sphere and struck his hand without warning. With a shriek he pulled away in pain.

"Huhhh..." a familiar, deep voice rumbled. Skyfire's optics flickered on slowly as he turned his head. "Starscream? What are you doing here?"

The seeker held his sore hand. "I came to see you. No thanks to the little stinkball there!" he indicated Breaker.

The sphere beeped suddenly. "Starscream? Sorry, make mistake."

"Make another one and I'll hurl you into orbit."

"Was protecting big Sky. Is okay now."

Skyfire chuckled, sitting up. "My new guardian." long legs swung over the bed. Brilliantly blue optics cleared quickly with awareness. "I wondered when you'd sneak in here."

Starscream folded his arms haughtily. "A commander never sneaks. I merely wanted to see if your accomodations were satisfactory."

A nod. "For now. It's temporary until Megatron can get me a larger unit."

Starscream looked about. The unit was marginal even for a normal sized transformer. A recharger stood in the far corner. Shelves with reading disks and datapads dotted another wall, near a table and bench. A small energon contain unit was attached to the opposite wall.

"Hopefully you'll have a more appropriate unit in a few groons." Starscream curled a grin. "Serves you right for being so fragging big."

Skyfire matched the smile. "You always seemed to love it."

_That_ caught Starscream off guard. He paced the room suddenly. "What happened?"

"What do you mean, what happened?"

"Don't play games, Skyfire. Why did you defect? You're planning something, aren't you?"

An impossibly blue gaze held evenly. "I told the truth to Megatron in front of everyone today."

Starscream harumphed. "That was an award winning performance, I must say. I don't doubt there's some truth to it. The question is, what's the main reason?"

The big jet quirked a grin. "You know me too well."

"Of course." Starscream was smug. "By the way, congratulations on your victory today. A brilliant and ridiculous tactic. I thought Megatron had blown his logic circuits until I realized what he was doing."

"I'm surprised they didn't just jump me at once. Where were you by the way? I didn't see you up front." Skyfire teased.

Starscream laughed sarcastically. "Let's just say I prefer manuvering room to operate. I may be decepticon, but I'm not stupid. And I had no intention of getting close enough for you to grab me."

Skyfire lowered his gaze a little. "I wouldn't have minded a touch from you, even if it were in battle."

The seeker stuttered a bit. "Stop. That isn't why I've come!"

Blue optics bored into red ones. "You wanted to know my real reason for being here. It's you, Star. Plain and simple." he reached out.

"No!" Starscream backed away hurriedly. "I don't need complications, Sky. Part of me rejoiced when you returned to us. I had always hoped...no dreamed...that it would become reality."

"And the other part?"

"The other part was terrified this might be another trick. That you'd leave again or be killed as a traitor."

"It's no trick. I meant what I said earlier."

Starscream stared, ignoring the pulsing sensation in his spark. /No. Not this, not now!/

"I would..." he caught himself. "There is much we can still achieve, but things are different!"

Skyfire's voice rumbled low. "Is this about Thundercracker?"

Starscream was shrill. "Why are you asking about Thundercracker?!"

Skyfire looked away briefly. "I understand the two of you are close."

"That's none of your buisness!" a screech. "I came to see how you were settling in, not confess my love life!"

Skyfire ignored the response. "Are you bonded?"

"I don't have to tell you anything." Starscream glared defiantly. "How in Primus did you find out, anyway? Can't any of these fools keep their lip components shut?!"

"What can I say, gossip sells."

"Speaking of gossip. Why were you so depleted when you arrived? None of you flew from the spaceport!"

Skyfire shrugged. "I had too much loaded energon."

Breaker beeped, breaking his silence. "Had big load."

Starscream glared at the sphere on the bed. "And precisely what does that mean, you little pervert?"

"Made Sky feel good! Everybody."

Starscream sqawked. "What?!"

Skyfire tapped the sphere with a finger. "Quiet. You'll make things worse."

"Tell story later?" Breaker beeped.

"Tell story not at all. Now be quiet, I said."

Breaker beeped before going silent. Skyfire tucked part of the bedsheet around him.

"I can't believe you did it with those freaks." Starscream mumbled, staring at the floor.

Skyfire was offended. "Whether I did or didn't is none of _your_ buisness. As you've so often told me the last few years, our past is dead and buried. Right?"

"Right!" the seeker snapped. "But you barely know them. Besides-"

"It was good to be _wanted_ for a change, and not needed. I was lonely, Starscream. Many of the autobots had companions or mates. Who did I have?"

"Stop looking at me like that!"

"I'm angry inside all the time now. My spark is all wrong, I can feel it. I'm burning and cold all at once. I ache down to my mainframe! And I can't get rid of the pain."

Starscream stumbled back, at a loss for words. /No!/ "I cannot-"

Blue optics flared brightly. "I need to know, I have to know!" he leaned forward and grabbed Starscream's hand.

"What do you think you're doing? I'm your commanding officer-" the seeker strained to pull back, screeching.

"Stop it!" Skyfire roared, yanking the smaller jet into his lap. Their bodies clanged together, spark chambers crackling from the impact. Huge white arms wrapped Starscream.

"You're so beautiful." Skyfire murmured, nuzzling.

"Sky, listen to me." Starscream pushed back in desperation, resisting the rising temperature in his power core. "We can't go to a past time. I'm with Thundercracker!"

Skyfire rubbed noses. "Do you love him?"

"Yes, yes...of course!" Starscream panicked, optics wild. "Why do you doubt my word!"

Blue optics bored into red ones. "Because you're making me overload." the big jet purred sensuously.

Starscream could only gawk in wonder, thoughts too scattered to respond. Before he could do or say anything further, Skyfire dove into a kiss.

/Feel this/

Starscream wriggled in Skyfire's lap, every electrocell reaching the boiling point. /Can't...be! So long...after all this time?/

The kiss deepened. /Yesss, Star. Wonderful now, your spark fills me up./

The seeker relaxed, clutching and soaking up warmth to his own spark. /Ssoo good, Sky. Feel...hungerr/

Chestplates ground together in rhythmic motion. Sparks brushed, sending flares of energy through sensitive casings. Skyfire's pump seized in tension and pleasure as he crushed his love close. The extended kiss burned them both to the core.

Starscream melted into the embrace, clutching Skyfire's broad back. They fell back on the bed, wings flexing wildly in passion.

/gorgeous Seeker/

/fabulous Titan/

The endless kiss continued. Skyfire scratched Starscream's chestplate impatiently. _Now!_

Starscream scraped a white groinplate. _You first!_

Sudden loud beeping. "Breaker transform? Tickle sticky places!"

Sexual haze broken, Starscream scrambled off Skyfire. "Not in a million cycles, you dipsy protoform!"

Dazed and annoyed at the interruption, Skyfire covered the sphere completely with the bedsheet. "Star, wait! Don't leave."

Starscream staggered back, regaining his composure. "I have to go, Sky. Thundercracker's waiting for me. Maybe the interruption was a blessing in disguise."

"Do you even believe that?!"

Starscream stood indifferently. "I think we just experienced a residual effect of our old bond. Nothing more."

Skyfire stood to his full height, optics darkening. He tipped Starscream's chin up. "This isn't over, Star. I respect that you're with Thundercracker. But don't think you can talk your way of this!"

"You presume too much, Sky. Sharing a kiss doesn't mean that we're meant to be."

Skyfire shook him. "Stubborn fool! I know what we felt, and so do you."

Starscream went stiff to the touch, optics narrowing. "And what would you have me tell Thundercracker? Sorry, my old lover is here so now you can go?"

There was an awkward silence. Large white hands released Starscream slowly.

"Fine." the big jet intoned, his voice flat. "I'll play. But do us both a favor, Starscream...don't touch me again unless you mean it."

Starscream turned to go. "For what it's worth, I'm glad you're here. I don't feel alone anymore."

"You weren't a minute ago. We both know what would have happened."

Starscream took refuge in anger. "Really? You thought I'd bond over a kiss? I'm not that easy."

Skyfired glared in anger. "At this point I don't know what you are. Goodnight, Starscream. I need more rest and recharge. Megatron will probably give me an assignment soon."

"Rest assured." Starscream snipped. "I see no reason why we can't work together. But remember, I am your superior officer."

"I am aware of that." Skyfire turned his back. "Go give Thundercracker a kiss for me, if you can spare it."

Starscream turned on his heel and stormed out without responding. The panel door clanged shut behind him.

Breaker transformed to bot mode after he left. A small hand patted Skyfire in comfort. "Sorry, Sky. Messed up, my fault."

Skyfire stretched out on the bed again. His expression was unreadable. "It's not over, Breaker."

****

Starscream collapsed against the corridor wall, holding his throbbing chestplate. His spark boiled inside, flaring hotly against his casing.

/Primus, I can't take this. Damn him! When I needed him most he refused me. Now that I've moved on, he comes back into my life. To Unicron with the big fool!!/

Another agonizing spasm in his spark, this one of pure cold. Aching and sore. Starscream slumped slightly. /Not again! Things are so easy with Thundercracker, warm and safe. I don't need that oversized idiot ripping my spark in two! Maybe my null ray can-/

"Hey, Starscream? Primus, you look like hell."

"Eh?" Starscream lifted his head.

Skywarp approached in curiosity. "You looked like you were gonna offline yourself. What are you doing in this area at this hour?"

Starscream blew air from his vents gently. "Nothing so dramatic, I assure you."

"You can barely move. Need a hand?"

"I...would...appreciate it. Just get me back to my quarters."

Skywarp lifted an arm around Starscream's waist in support. "You look awful, Screamer. Maybe you should see Hook."

"Hook is the last bot I need to see right now. I should be fine with rest and recharge."

Skywarp took a curious glance back as they moved along. "Say, isn't that where Skyfire is staying for now?"

"I was merely checking his accomodations. He's to be moved to a larger unit later."

Skywarp snickered. "Yeah, right. Damn, Screamer..what are you doing? Sneakin' up here late at night. Somebody might wonder."

Starscream managed to lift an arm. "Somebody might taste a null ray if _somebody_ isn't quiet."

"Okay, okay. Don't bend a cog about it. I was only kidding."


to be continued