[Open][From the Junkpile][A political dispute]

[megaton]

[The video starts with Megatron. For this pronouncement, he has chosen a centralized location: The junk-pile, overlooking the Hub community center. He’s had something in mind since Elita made her inquiry a short while ago, and now seems as good a time as ever.]

The Firstforged have left.

They have made it clear that their own priority is to prepare this planet for Primus, which leaves the defense and planning of the Haven to us. If there will ever be a chance of getting home, it is in our hands.

It is time for us to begin building our own lives here.

I invite any who wish to discuss our future to join me at the Hub in one hour to--

Another speech, Lord Megatron? I’d say I’m surprised, but well … I’m not.

[The image of none other than Starscream pops up on the screen as Megatron’s own transmission is hijacked. Starscream’s image appears off to the side like the annoying commentary Megatron never wanted.]

So what lies will you be spreading to the public today?

[It takes Megatron a moment to recover, realizing that his transmission suddenly has an unwelcome guest.]

Starscream. If you want to come hear these supposed ‘lies’ then you know where to find me. It’s time we had someone capable of making speeches, after all.

[Starscream erupts into laughter.]

I will give you that one. You always did know how to talk big and draw a crowd. I remember being at the rallies. Little did we know just how deep your twisted viewpoints went back then.

My twisted viewpoints? [Megatron scoffs, unimpressed.] Of the two of us, it should be obvious who has the best interests of the Haven at heart...and who is merely making a grab for power. Tell, me, what have you done to make this world--or any other--better?

I’m not the one who preaches about a new world order when all you really want is to recondition everyone to be tools for you own amusement. No matter what you claim, you never had anyone’s best interests in mind. I know that for a fact.

[Megatron’s growl is dark, turning in the video to face the image of Starscream next to him.]

Then come prove it.

[Starscream matches Megatron's gaze with a smirk]

Gladly.

[He disconnects.]

[[OOC: Anyone is free to reply! Starscream and Megatron will both be responding to tags, which can be network or action. Those who show up to see what is happening will find a Starscream--coated completely in gold--fighting Megatron.]]

Comments

[Video]

[angleofscience]

Starscream, what are you... [No, it's obvious what's going on. Jetfire huffs and drags a hand down his faceplates.]

Don't do something you'll regret.

[That, at least, ought to function as a catch-all for nearly everything. Well, except his worry, but the slightly too-bright narrowed optics and the set of his jaw might help indicate that part.]

[Video]

[megaton]

Don't worry, I don't intend to kill him.

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[arnhaid]

...

Yeah, this ain't anything good.

[He says it mostly to himself, figuring the feed's as good as dead.]

Where's my gun at...

[YOU KNOW. JUST IN CASE.]

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[megaton]

Care to come join in the fun? I hear that shooting Starscream is a favored Autobot past-time...

[deadlydoctor]

[Oh great, it's showtime.]

I need to get me some popcorn energon.

[megaton]

Save some for me, Doctor.

[raceme]

This is not the best way to start a new era, please refrain from killing one another.

[megaton]

Don't worry, Blurr. No one is going to die today.

I'll probably even let him live tomorrow.

[If he could wink, he would wink.]

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[gtfostalker]

If one of you kills the other, I get first dibs on their stuff.

[Strelok likes you both well enough but hey, gotta be pragmatic.]

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[megaton]

Ah, but then I would just have to reclaim it when I returned.

[Which would be mildly troublesome, at best.]

[Video]

[damselindistress]

Hope ya take him apart and melt the remains, Lord Megatron.

[Oh my god this is the first interaction they've had where she hasn't ruined things for herself right off the bat. Time to celebrate.]

[Video]

[megaton]

Would you care for a front row seat?

[You get a Decepticon star today!]

[video]

[glass_secret]

I'm not sure if I should be concern or start taking bets.

[Because seriously, that looked like a set up for one of those wrestling shows.]

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

All the bets should be on me.

[He's all shiny and gold]

[Video]

[0perator]

Wow. You guys actually made politics sound sort of interesting. Congrats.

[Not dumb enough to go watch the fight that is supposedly in the making... Alia doesn't want to be squished despite the potential for lulz.]

[Video]

[megaton]

Politics where I came from were intresting...

If you enjoy a small group of elite passing down commandments from above, leaving the majority to rust in the soot of 'progress.'

[He laughs a bitter laugh.]

Surely even Starscream can agree that disposing of them was entertaining.

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[thxforthememories]

Everyone says we shouldn't trust Megatron.

No one should follow someone we can't trust.

The jet is right.

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[megaton]

...

Are you saying that Starscream is a name which inspires confidence?

[Video]

[uknowuwantmebaby]

So when's the wedding?

[Oh way to be serious, Crow.]

[Video]

[megaton]

...the what?

[Well, he can at least count on your support, can't he?]

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

I'll be th-

...

.......

...is this really the time for this, guys?

[Video]

[megaton]

It is never the time for Starscream.

[Who is he kidding, Megatron loves fight.]

[audio/locked]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I do sure hope you're both meeting to discuss matters and each agree to--

What am I saying, nevermind.

[audio/locked]

[megaton]

That will happen afterward.

Once Starscream is unconscious.

[Audio]

[neverputincharge]

Great, just what we need. Forged are barely gone and people are already startin' trouble.

But Starscream's right. Why should we trust you more than him?

[Audio]

[megaton]

Trouble?

Hah. I consider an open fight to be relaxing, Bulkhead. Surely you've enjoyed your own share of spars before?

[He'd rather like to have a go at you, some time.]

...

[Wait, what.]

Could you repeat the question?

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[redshirtrobot]

Can... can we not? Can we just not?

[Fracas drags a hand down his face. HE IS EMBARRASSED TO KNOW BOTH OF YOU]

But Starscream, he. He has a point. I never thought I'd say that. How many of us really have experience with this Megatron? Most of the others I've known have been... really kind of awful.

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[megaton]

[He growls low.]

Do not condemn me for sins I have not committed. I was under the impression that it is only what we have done HERE which we can be judged by...

And what have I done here?

Merely led an expedition to investigate the threat to the Haven, and helped to organize a group to take down the Pillar at its core.

Tell me...what have you known Starscreams to do?

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[chickenbear]

Is there going to be a fight?

... Can I come watch?

[HE IS SO BORED please do something interesting before he decides to light someone on fire. Please be fight.]

... Wait. You two are Starscream and Megatron? [Darksteel chuckles a bit.] Well, that is interesting.

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[megaton]

It's not a real fight if there is not an audience!

[He likes that you asked.] Come! Maybe we'll arrange for some festivities afterward.

[As if beating up Starscream weren't festive enough.]

Do you know a Megatron?

[Video]

[nobody_number_8]

Well, this is an interesting turn of events. Unfortunately, it's one I'm not inclined to get too close to. Nooooot looking to get stepped on by a pair of brawling robots, thanks.

But if the meeting's still on after the dust settles, I'll be there. Not like I had anything else planned for the day.

[Video]

[megaton]

Are you sure? As an ex-gladiator I can make this very entertaining.

[What can he say, he likes an audience.]

I doubt Starscream could stop me once I've made up my mind. I will be looking for you.

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[letmefixyou]

[ratchet is laughing his goddamn ass off at this entire thing. oh my god you're both morons.]

Political duress, hmm? Bring the loser to me, will you? I'm short on spare parts.

[literally the only thing he cares about, here.]

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[megaton]

It is something like that.

Sadly, if we're to prove our points we both will need to remain intact.

[To Action!]

[aerospacecommander]

[Starscream made true on his word to come and face Megatron personally -- but he made a pit stop first so his arrival was slightly delayed.

When he does arrive he lands on the ground in an overly dramatic fashion that can only be described as ...



He's shiny and gold, but that doesn't seem to bother him at all. He simply points a finger at the Decepticon warlord.]

Your time has come, Megatron.

[To Action!]

[megaton]

...

[Megatron is utterly ready for Starscream...he is sure that he is. His cannon comes up at the sound of jet engines, and he FIRES...]

...

[There's a horrifying moment where he thinks he's fired on the wrong jet.]

...

[Then, the horror gives way to confusion as his laser reflects off of Starscream.]

What.

Did.

You.

Do.

[Audio - turbines and the rush of wind roar in the background]

[notyourblueangel]

Starscream, I'm on my way.

[The comment is meant for his fellow Seeker . . . but he makes no effort to hide it from Megatron.]

[Audio]

[megaton]

If he is conscious by the time that you arrive--

[Wait.]

Thundercracker.

[It is THAT tone of voice. The 'I may be very angry in one moment if I don't like what I hear next.' voice]