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Starscream suggests visiting a moon base that once belonged to scientists from Iacon, where they conducted research while studying Earth. With hope in their sparks, Starscream and the human venture to the moon base, seeking any glimmer of useful information. However, upon arrival, they discover it’s forgotten for over 8 millions years. shrouded in dust, with electricity flickering.
As they explore the base, Starscream and the human decide to part ways briefly, searching for hidden chambers. The human stumbles upon a room that appears to be the heart of the base, its walls adorned with remnants of a bygone era. Amongst the relics, the human saw a monitor, as they got curious they activate the screen, revealing a trove of files.
Among the files lies one labeled "for Starscream."The human calls out to Starscream, their voice laced with intrigue and uncertainty. Starscream approaches, his optics narrowing as he reads his own name. His spark flutters with confusion as he discovers the file's owner .. Skyfire. The name resonates within him, stirring forgotten echoes of familiarity. Yet, he struggles to know who is this person.
As the video plays, a figure materializes on the screen, the stranger presence both haunting and comforting. Starscream feels an inexplicable connection, a tug at his spark that defies explanation. As the figure started talking, starscream heard his voice, soft yet resolute, it was washing over him like a gentle breeze, but why did he feel that why, suddenly the stranger stood silent for a moment before he started to talk again “ I know this can sound a bit selfish but.. star, can you promise that you will always remember me ? … I mean that I really loved our time together and I just want our memories to be with us forever, so can you promise me that you will?”
Starscream's gaze widened at those words as he grapples with the weight of them,” even if we ended up in separate ways I hope we still remember .. an-“. electricity shuts down, plunging the room into silence once more, leaving only the echo of those spoken words lingering in the his head.
The human's voice breaks the silence, asking “ who’s that ?”Starscream finds himself speechless, a knot of emotion tightening in his spark. Why couldn’t he remember when this stranger asked him to promise not to? Why can’t he remember, he felt a tear shed on his face, overwhelmed by a flood of uncertain feelings. Why was he tearing up for someone he didn’t even know? He can’t even remember this person.”I don’t know ” he says, his voice choked with emotion. He despairs at his inability to recall. He gazes once more at the file owner, desperate for a glimmer of recognition. Skyfire, he reads in his mind. Then he tries to read again but quietly and slowly, hoping it might help him remember, but nothing. He can’t remember. Why?
After that, the human cuts the silence, her voice filled with concern, “Did you find anything helpful in the other chambers? My oxygen levels are low right now. I don’t think I have much time before it runs out.” Starscream remembers why they are here in the first place. Yes, they wanted to look for information. Whoever this person was, they must have been gone, judging by the condition of this place. It must have been recorded way before 8 millions years. Yes, he needed to focus on the mission now. He must avoid distractions.