Aftermath
(( cf. here ))
Starscream accepts the offer of another room in the temple sanctuary, and some energon without a word beyond simple thanks. No sarcasm or face-saving remarks--he's simply too weary in mind and spirit. He holds himself still until Auspex leaves the room.
Starscream knew the price, when he opened himself up to the Allspark, and called his Air Command to Blackstar's aid. He knew the price--but he still had to pay it, and is still paying it. The ache is in his spark--the terrible anguish of separation, of loneliness, of being shut out of that glorious company once again. In his spark, yes, but so intense that it pervades his body as physical pain and weariness.
"Sky..." he says, and his wings begin to shake uncontrollably.
Skyfire gathers him up in his arms and holds him....
Starscream accepts the offer of another room in the temple sanctuary, and some energon without a word beyond simple thanks. No sarcasm or face-saving remarks--he's simply too weary in mind and spirit. He holds himself still until Auspex leaves the room.
Starscream knew the price, when he opened himself up to the Allspark, and called his Air Command to Blackstar's aid. He knew the price--but he still had to pay it, and is still paying it. The ache is in his spark--the terrible anguish of separation, of loneliness, of being shut out of that glorious company once again. In his spark, yes, but so intense that it pervades his body as physical pain and weariness.
"Sky..." he says, and his wings begin to shake uncontrollably.
Skyfire gathers him up in his arms and holds him....