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Transformers Prime Starscream centric fic - What if the Autobots had captured Starscream and held him within their base?

[ Optimus's eyes are locked onto his own, distant. Though he is wearing his battle mask, there is obvious emotion in his eyes as he assesses what just occurred. Neither make a move. What is there to do in this situation? Optimus glaces at the bot behind Starscream, then to the others around him, as if to see if everyone else had seen what he had.

They did. ]

Story and chapter titles are from Will Wood's 'The Main Character'.

No ships (yet, anyways ^^)

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