A Prince's Wish

Title: A Prince's Wish
Pairing(s): Megatron/Starscream
Rating: PG
Warning: TFA, slash

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Starscream had met him only one when he was still very young and barely starting his coming-of-age, still a sparkling. It all happened when he and one of his older siblings were having another childish argument. In the end it caused nothing but for the little prince to run to the palace garden and cry his optics out.

Starscream is well-known for being the youngest child of the Empress. Despite being a prince he is also well-known for being a spoiled little brat. Always yelling and screeching for most things whether it is fighting with his siblings or complaining to the royal dress maker.

Today was no different. Another conflict with Thundercracker. At that moment he did not care if he was dirtying his kimono or ruining the make-up on his faceplate. He just kept on crying in the garden alone. Or so he thought.

For a moment everything was quiet and still until he felt a servo touch his shoulder. That simple touch made him jump in surprise and gasp, turning around to see who touched him. Once he looked he saw nothing more but a grey mech wearing a black and grey kimono. The young seeker prince stared into those red optics that showed power and passion.

"Why do you cry, little one?" He voice vibrated once he spoke. It caused the seeker prince to shiver but somehow not in fright.

"I fought again with my older brother. He thinks that he's better than me. But I'll show him when I'm older. I'll show him that better than anyone."

The grey mech chuckled at the young seeker prince's words. For a sparkling he showed that he has energy and perhaps pride in himself. The grey mech only wiped away the sparkling's tears gently. It caused his optics to widen from such a gentle act. No one has ever wiped his tears away or shown compassion. Not even his own mother.

"You are full of yourself for such a sparkling. You show determination and pride in yourself. Unlike your siblings."

"You've already met them?"

"Yes, little one." He chuckled softly. "Which is why your mother is looking for you. You did not appear for the introduction." It caused the seeker prince to jump in surprise. He forgot that the Shogun was coming to Vos and whenever a mech or femme of high power comes into his homeland, the Empress' offsprings must present themselves. This will cause his mother anger and embarrassment. His thoughts were interrupted once he felt his himself being lifted from the ground and held in the grey mech's arms.

"Come now. Let us return to your mother."

"But I will dirty your armor."

"Do not worry, little one. My armor has been dirtied far more than you can imagine." The seeker prince nodded and wrapped his little arms around his neck, resting his head on his large shoulder. He never liked being cared even for a sparkling but somehow he didn't mind being held by this mech. He felt calm and relaxed thus causing him to close his eyes for a moment before he heard his mother's voice.

"Starscream, how dare you commit such action? I taught you better than that. How dare you show disrespect and dishonor? And look at you. You look awful. Look at you! Make-up is ruined and so is your kimono. It is dirty. If the Shogun wasn't coming I would be punishing you." The Empress bellowed at her sparkling. Though she looked beautiful and regal, she showed power and control. Especially to her offsprings.

"No need to punish him, Empress. Clearly there is a misunderstanding."

"Lord Megatron! I apologize. I did not know you were carrying my sparkling in your arms."

Lord Megatron? The Lord Megatron? He just couldn't believe audio sensors. Did he hear correctly? Indeed, he did. Looking at the grey mech clearly he could see that this mech truly is the Shogun.

The seeker prince had always been told of stories of the Shogun or hears rumors around the palace walks. He was told that the Shogun was a fierce, tyrant who fought with great force and strength in the battlefield. His Army filled with thousands of soldiers ready to give up their lives for their leader. Many adored and feared him. It was also told that he once battled against Ultra Magnus, Emperor of Iacon. No one, not even the people who opposed him or leaders ever dared fought against him except the Shogun.

Starscream was always struck with awe and fascination whenever he told of such stories of the grey mech. He had always wanted to meet such a mech but now he got he wanted. He, a seeker prince, is held in the arms of the great Shogun. He felt proud yet guilty for making him carry him yet it did not feel so uncomfortable being held like this. He felt safe and content. But why did he feel this way? Why did he feel these emotions towards the Shogun? The seeker prince did not know but whatever it was, he hoped it will not end.

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Starscream poured the Shogun some tea as they enjoyed the silence of nature around them. It was good to have the Shogun being here with him. Knowing well that the grey mech will be busy consulting with his mother over business. The seeker prince nibbled on his energon sushi dish then looks at the Shogun in confusion when he heard him chuckling at him.

"Has anyone ever told you that when you nibble you look cute?"

That caused him to stop eating, his red optics widened in surprise and trying to ignore the burning sensation on his cheeks once he said that.

"No."

"Then it seems I am the first one to say that to you." He returned back to his tea and took quiet sips. The Shogun had been staying in the palace for 3 days and during those 3 days when the Shogun was not busy, he would spend time with him whether it was in the garden or in the Shogun's room.  

"Will you be staying again tonight?" His red optics shined in hope that he would receive a 'yes' in return.

"I'm afraid not, little one."

The seeker prince frowned from his response. He did not wish for the Shogun to go but what could he do? The Shogun was a grown mech living a life with power and leadership while he was nothing more a sparkling living a life of royalty. Even if he did cry it wouldn't change the Shogun's mind.

"When will you go?" He spoke softly.

"Today and it seems that I must leave immediately." He stood up from his seat and looks down at the sparkling with a soft smile on his faceplate.

"Thank you for today's tea, little one. I quite enjoyed my 3 days spending time with you." He started to turn and leave. But Starscream grabbed him by the sleeve, his optics looking big and shiny, filled with high hopes, and a hint of blush on his cheeks. The Shogun looked down at the sparkling in surprise by such action.

"Will you return?"

"In time, I will." He smiled.

"Will I ever…see you again?"

The Shogun slightly frowned and sighs. He kneels down to his level and softly caresses the sparkling's cheek.

"I do not know. I am sorry."

The grey mech's optics widened when he saw the seeker prince starting to cry. His little form trembled and he could hear that his cries were filled with sadness and lost hope. The Shogun softly pulled him into his embrace, comforting the young sparkling. Suddenly an idea popped into his CPU.

"Have you ever made a wish?" He noticed he caught the seeker prince's attention when he looked up at him with wet optics and wet cheeks.

"No."

"Well, how about you make a wish. Perhaps if you tell me your wish, I can make it come true for you."

"You will do that? For me?" The Shogun chuckled at the sparkling's cuteness and nods to him in response. The seeker prince thought really hard. What would he want? To travel? To become a ruler? Freedom? What was it then? It was then finally that his decision has been made.

"I wish that…if maybe you would…become my patron?"

He was struck surprisingly by such a wish, especially from a sparkling. But none other the less, the Shogun smiled kindly to him and caresses his cheek.

"Is that what you wish for, little one?"

"Yes."

"Very well. We shall seal that wish with a kiss."

Starscream has always hated being kissed. He never liked the feeling of lips touching his cheeks or forehead from his caretakers or from anyone else. But this kiss in particular was different. Very different. This kiss felt warm and soft. Nothing that he has experienced before. It was so alien yet it felt so good that it made his body feel so warm and tingly. Through the kiss he felt something wrapped around his neck. Looking down, he saw a necklace and on that necklace was a gold star pendant.

"Wear it, little one. Wear it and this little star will guide me back to you. And in return, I will write letters to you. Do you like that?"

All Starscream could do was stare at the pendant, softly stroking it with his fingers before looking up at the large mech, blushing and smiling at him with sheer hope and joy before nodding to him in agreement to everything he has told him to do. Megatron smiled down at the young seeker prince's innocence.

"I must go now, little one." He let go of the seeker prince and heads off to where he needed to be. Starscream stood there in shock. He touched his now swollen lips. Never has he ever felt this way before. It was so new and yet he felt content with it.

He never knew that you could be kissed on the lips.

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Solar cycles came and went. The palace still looked the same and everywhere around it was the same as before. All except the Empress' offsprings. They were now adults, fit and appealing. But Starscream was the one that shined the most. His elegant wings stood out as his slim figure gave out its curve. In truth, his siblings are attractive like him but it was he who showed his outer beauty the most. His mother practically was on top of him for many reasons; finding a suitable mate to bond with. Many royal mechs from far and wide had gone to woo the striking, young prince but none prevailed. The Empress will scold on her son as always whenever he rejected them. Always declaring that he is the key to the kingdom and the fruitful one to bear many heirs. The mother of all his people.

He knew that it will be a large task and a large responsibility but he would accept it if he ruled along side with someone he loves. None of these suitors were acceptable to him nor did they love him. It was always his beauty that got in the way. Yes, he was full of pride. Always wanting to look his best and standing out but he wanted someone who would love him past his exterior appearance. Oh, how he dreamt of that someone. But the one he dreamt of the most was of the Shogun.

Looking down, he softly stroked the star pendant he gave to him as a sparkling. He never once took it off for any reason or for any occasion. It was nothing more but his most treasured and special gift from the Shogun. The little star that will guide him back to him. If only it could come true.  Though he knew that the Shogun kept half of the bargain by writing him letters and exchanging them whenever they replied to each other. The letters he read from him always left him in high hope and joy until he noticed one day that he had not been receiving letters from him. It was then until he read of the Shogun's death from a surprise attack by letter. Everything he ever dreamt of or wished for was not shattered in a millions pieces. His Shogun will never come to him ever again.

Suddenly, an explosion from outside was heard. It made the seeker prince jump from his seat and look outside the window to see what all the commotions were. What he saw left him in fear. He saw almost half of the village up in flames, smoke covered the sky and the screams of people chilled him. The explosion not only targeted the village but also the palace, knocking Starscream to the floor, lucky that he was not hurt. Running quickly, he left his room as he saw the servants running for safety. Everything became a blur to him as he ran. Trying hard to find his mother and siblings, an explosion caused him to fly back, landing so hard to the ground that it caused him to fall unconscious.

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Starscream did not know how or when he got out of the explosion but all he knew was that he was in a room that was not his or his bed. He looked around this mysterious that was not his, studying at the décors and walls. This room, he felt, was far more luxuries than his. It was clean and organized. Not that his wasn't but still. Though he was curious who's room he was in or if this some kind of guest room. His head slowly turned to the outside view. It looked so beautiful and peaceful when he saw the garden. It looked far better than the one from the Palace.

"I see you have taken interest in the garden."

The voice caused him to jump in startle and looks to see who spoke until his optics widened in complete and utter shock. He felt his Spark racing at the mech that was standing there. For a moment he thought that his legs will give out and fall for which it did. His felt of touching the ground never happened instead he was in the arms of the mech. He looked up and stared into his optics and at his face plate.

"Must I always carry you in my arms, little one?"

Starscream mentally gasped to himself. It couldn't be. It was impossible. He was told he was killed. His thoughts were interrupted when he felt the Shogun kissed his lips. It had been solar cycles since the last time he kissed him. Somehow, it didn't matter to him. All he could do was just wrap his arms around his neck and return the kiss.

This all had to be a dream. It had to but somehow it wasn't. It was all real. He was finally reunited with him. The hope and joy he forgot has finally returned within him. His optics leaked from the tears that fell from his optics in utter happiness.

"Why in tears, little one?"

"They told me you were offlined, killed in a surprise attack."

"What? It's not true. We were never killed. You were mistaken. Who told you such thing?"

"I received it in a letter. I was Sparkbroken after I read it. Everything I held up inside was shattered. I thought you will never return to me."

"Which I have. I promised you solar cycles ago that I will return to you. That this little star pendant will guide me to you. And so it has."

Starscream looked down at the star pendant that he wore around his neck and softly touched it, smiling sadly to himself.

"I never took it off after you left. Not even for any special occasion. I kept wishing as a sparkling for you to be with me again. I guess that it finally came true."

The Shogun held him tightly in his arms, never wanting to let go of him again ever since that day. His Spark swelled in joy, looking into those almond-shaped optics of his that shined brighter than any gem or star in the galaxy.

"Where am I?"
"You are in my berthroom. You are now safe from any danger or threat that will inflict you."

"You mean I'm in your Palace?"

Megatron took him by the hand and lead him outside to the balcony that not only showed the garden but the whole village, seeing all the mechs and femmes working on their daily routines and making enough money to please themselves and their family.

"Welcome to Kaon, little Seeker."

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It had been 3 months since the invasion of Vos and somehow Starscream did not mourn over the death of his home or his family. It left him feel free and in peace. All that mattered to him was being with the Shogun and be by his side as he watched him lead his Kingdom and his Army.

It was not long ago when the Shogun asked for his courtship and accepting his proposal, the two will enjoy moments with each other whether it was dinner or strolling around the garden. They have been scandalous through their courtship, sleeping in bed and making sweet, passionate love to one another and forgetting about the traditions of bedding after marriage. Since then, the Shogun could no longer hold it in his Spark that he asked for Starscrema's hand in marriage. From that day forward, the couple had been blessed with a breathtaking wedding ceremony and both Sparkbonded on their first night as mates.

Starscream sat on his mate's side as he listened to him on his next battle plan. He never knew that he was such a good leader, inspiring his Army and his people with his words but he knew that despite of being a good leader, he was filled with tyranny and pride. Merciless if anyone dared disobey him or worse. One that always made him smile was of his mate's possessiveness over him. It never did bother him or anger him. Rather he quite liked it. Always making the femmes turn green with envy whenever he strutted around his mate.

Tonight was no different. Almost every night, the couple will be in each other's arms, cuddling or making passionate love. Whatever it was, it only mattered that they are together and much more. The Shogun has truly made the former seeker prince happy and here he was now, in his arms and mated. Both of them with marks on themselves as a symbol of their love and passion for one other, knowing that force and nature cannot separate them ever again.

Their star has guided them to each other.