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While exploring these last few weeks, I noticed something peculiar underneath the surface of the lake in Alpha Trion's quadrant. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it? Either way, I'm about to check it out.

[ what he isn't going to mention is the fact that there's a Decepticon symbol on the thing. the sound in the background is just Starscream flying before he cuts the feed.

and in a few minutes instead of just a voice recording... the video feed kicks on. looks kind of like a lab! actually it is a lab and quite a sizable one at that. ]

So it, ah. Let me in. [ can't say he's expecting that. and as he draws further inside, it's clear that this place isn't abandoned! ] Someone has been using this recently, that's for sure.

[ as he pans the Link around, anyone that's missing something due to the other Starscream stealing it can probably notice that this is where the guy has stored it. actually, looks like the majority of the items in here have been stolen. Starscream pauses at a particular piece of equipment with a frown. he knows this one! ]

This is Jetfire's... So much for misplacing it. My, my... Someone has some sticky fingers.

[ and there! it's probably recognizable to some... but that's definitely electrum in a container. Starscream meanders closer, looking at data! ]

Now what's this...

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[ but bad Decepticon hurts good Decepticon more. >_O

so whatever the effect that weapon is SUPPOSED to have, this Starscream feels nothing. curious, but in a snap decision? he decides to play possum. yeah... he goes down anyway, just to throw off the other Decepticon.

hopefully the desire to come down and finish it personally will tempt this Starscream into a close quarters battle. ]

[SG Starscream is a dirty, dirty cheater, but this works.

Starscream transforms and lands a few feet away, all smug-like.]

Not so hot now, are you?

[ just as planned... and Starscream has no room to talk about CHEATING.

as soon as the other's guard is down, the OTHER Starscream transforms. his blades quickly unshealth with a forebodding SHNK sound as the jet takes a swipe at his alternate. all in one smooth move. ]

What?!

[Swords. He hates swords.

He barely jumps back as the edge of the blade scrapes across his cockpit. Fine. He releases a shower of cluster bombs. Sure, he'd get impacted too but it'd be worth it.]

[ well... not quite enough time to get away. so there's only one thing to do, right? turn to shield sensitive parts with his shoulder kibble.

yeah okay that's not going to be very nice for his wing, but that's all right. he's had worse. then he can just, you know. push THROUGH when the bombs kick up all that dirt and debris. hopefully Starscream is prepared for THIS slash too. well more like thrust.

IT'S NOT LIKE HE WANTS TO FIGHT? but maybe he'd make it so that this isn't worth Starscream's time. ]

[Well, unfortunately he wasn't really prepared and may have just gottened stabbed somewhere. Probably the wing.

But he's still going to try and punch the other Starscream. ]

[ yeeeeah not this time. this Starscream is meant for close quarters combat. long range isn't his style, but this? THIS IS PERFECT FOR HIM. being able to dodge a punch? it means he can ready another swipe of a blade. ]

[His alternate may be able to best him in close combat as far as skill goes, but this Starscream has the slight advantage of being able to take more hits. As well as added strength and a few other things thanks to Megatronus.

He's just going to try and pounce his opponent into the ground.]

[ why won't you just ~~die~~ stay down? seriously, this alternate business makes referring to Starscream hard. either way the white one CAN dole out as many slashes and thrusts as is permitted and with two blades? that can be quite a fair amount of damage, even if the multicolored one can take it and keep going.

pouncing could be successful, if the other Starscream doesn't mind a punctured wing in the process. ]

[It's okay. He can get that fixed. ~~Even if it hurts like a bitch~~. He's still going to pounce his alternate and attempt to slam him into the ground a few times.]

[ right about now it's a good thing that there's nothing sensitive on his back then.

not going to stop him from taking a swing at Starscream with a punch either. ]

[Okay. That was a good punch that causes him to stumble back.

If you want to get away, SG Scream, do it now.]

[ yeap! he's BOLTING OUT OF THERE, BABY. JUST STRAIGHT UP DARTING AWAY AND TRANSFORMING AND NOPE. NOPING NOPE. ]

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