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Stars: *hesitates, only because he doesn't /want/ to kneel, but...will go to a knee before his Mistress.* ...Mistress, in order to fly as you've commanded I will need to have the restrictions to my thrusters and alt turned off.

Crim: *nods and will do so*

Stars: *STIFF....and finally relaxes, wings flicking as he pushes back to his feet* Thank you, Mistress. *he hesitates a moment, his wingmates will know she just pinged him...and then he'll turn and SHOOT into the sky*

*TC and Warp follow /instantly/, Warp with a triumphant WHOOP! as he flips into alt, the three Seekers /screaming/ off into the heavens!*

Stars: *HIS SPARK SOARS!! Primus, it feels so wonderful to be /in the sky/ with him /trine/!!*

*His JOY and TRIUMPH are taken in and echoed back to him three fold and more, TC and Warp streaking along just off his wingtips where they belong. Warp and even TC will poke at him to play with them, if he doesn't first - dipping, looping, climbing, breaking off, zipping back together and past and swinging around to rejoin again*

Stars: *it won't take long for him to /play/! And oh the show they'll put on just having fun together!!*

*Someone who didn't know better might swear that what they're seeing must have been carefully choreographed, that the perfect precision and dangerous stunts couldn't just be on-the-fly maneuvers . . . but such is the power and skill of a Seeker, especially a full trine of high-caliber Seekers, sparks /soaring/ with the glory of the flight! And TC and Warp know that they can fly any time, so this is also a matter of giving their trine leader the best possible memories to hold fast to until he's allowed to fly again.*

*They...will be running on fumes and will have to land...Crim never pings Stars so they’ll land when their bodies just won’t let them stay in the sky.*

Crim: *little grin* You were beautiful to watch.

Sun: *BEAMING* Oh! You were, you really were!

*Zero, Sky, and Laser are all smiling and nodding*

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*There's a veritable /glow/ to the Seekers, flush from the long reunion flight. Even on the ground, they move and act almost as one as they approach.*
TC: */bows/* Thank you, Master.
Warp: *bouncing and restless despite the fatigue*

Stars: *he /bows/* Of course we were, we are the /best/ in the sky.
Crim: Mmm. Come, Starscream, it's time we go home.
Stars: *straightens...wings drooping a little* ...Yes, Mistress.

TC: *straightens…turns to pull Stars into a /hug/ for a moment before forcing himself to pull back and shift over to Sun's side*
Warp: *HUGS Stars too, then at TC's prompting (he's the only free one among them so the only one who can get away with it), he turns to Crim and /bows/* Please . . . take good care'a him, Miss Crimsonwing. He's a /good/ mech, he really is. If ya need anythin', or if ya ever wanna see us fly again, /please/ don’t hesitate ta call. *and he'll ping her*

Stars: *HUGS them both tightly before turning and shifting to stand by his Mistress*
Crim: *will ping back* I will keep you in mind, Skywarp.

Warp: Thank you, Miss Crimsonwing. He...he means everythin' ta me. Ta us. */reluctantly/ moves away to join Sun and the others, sick at having Stars /RIGHT HERE/ and having to let him go...*
TC: *him too, but...what can they do...*

Stars: *not like it hasn't happened before...still, he can't help looking back overbhis shoulder as he follows his new mistress away.*
Sun: *tucks between the Seekers* We'll figure out some way to bring him home...
Zero: *gives Warp's shoulder a soft squeeze*
Sky: ...It's sad that people are allowed to break up trines like this...
Laser: *snorts* Welcome to slavery.

*It's happened, but it's crueler this time - TC and Warp are free or as free as can be expected, life is /good/ for them...and their trine leader, the one of them who didn't do anything wrong, who was never even accused, can't share it with them, is being lost back into the system with no idea when they'll see him again.../if/ they'll see him again*
Warp: *hunches a bit, leaning into Zero*
TC: */snorts/ too, /bitter/, but Laser beats him to it, so he just nods* Exactly.
Warp: Hnn, slavery's probably the only reason we even met, let alone trined, but still...yeah...
TC: It can force us together, then rip us apart.

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Sky: *softly* I'm sorry... *reaches up to put a hand on TC's shoulder*
Sun: ...Come on. Let's get some fuel and fly.

TC: *gives Sky a nod of thanks*
*They'll head for a nearby place that will serve Zero and TC*

*The little group will enjoy the rest of theor vacation and will even get to meet up with Stars a few more timea for some flights and a spa day! It's twi orns later when Sun gets a call from Crim to meet her somewhere. Sun agrees, assuming it's to let the Seekers fly. He'll "pull" TC from work (as master he has right to do so on occasion), and he and Warp will take off the rest of the day with HR's blessing, and of course Zero joins them too. When they arrive at the meeting place the Seekers will indeed be allowed to go fly, while Crim and Sun will meet in private, Zero staying putside to watch the Seekers fly.*

*TC and Warp are /thrilled/ at getting to spend so much time with their trine leader while on vacation! They get back home, keeping tabs on Stars with his new mistress, and life goes on. Two orns later...yeah, they'll HAPPILY go flying together!*

((This then the tag: https://socrowdedinhere.dreamwidth.org/285566.html?thread=5835390#cmt5835390 ))
*When they land...Sun doesn't look very...comfortable. Zero still seems relaxed...*
Crim: Fuel up, Starscream. We're going to the arena. *she takes him often.*
Sun: *softly* W-we ah... are going to join them.
Zero: *gives his shoulder a squeeze*

Edited 2016-12-14 15:55 (UTC)

TC: *small frown, glancing at Crim* Master, is everything all right? *glances at Zero too, does /he/ know?*
Warp: *also a bit concerned suddenly, though he'll stay quiet and let TC handle it*

((XD done...poor Sun XD))

Sun: O-oh. Yes. I just thought...um...y-you might want to watch your trine brother in his match. *can't make himself look at them.*
Zero: *slight shrug when TC glances at him, though he's getting worried now too.*

TC: …………. *wants to press more, but won't in front of Crim* Yes, sir. Thank you.
Warp: *to Stars* Good luck . . . hopefully we'll get ta see ya after the match…

Crim: *gives Warp a little smile* I think I can allow that. *will head off, handing Stars a cube so he can fuel*
Sun: *will pass out cubes to his family too* *to Zero only* //Do you think you can beat him?//
Zero: //What?// *glances sidelong at Sun.*
Sun: //Do you think you can beat Starscream?:/
Zero: //....maybe. Why?//
Sun: //Because if you do then she will sell Stars to me for the price of the winnings. But Warp and TC can't know because if they know, Stars will know, and if Stars knows he'll throw the fight, and if he throws the fight she'll know and the deal will be off, and--//
Zero: *gives Sun's shoulder a squeeze* //I understand. I'll do mu best, Sun, and I won't tell Thundercracker, Skywarp, or Starscream. I swear it.//
Sun: *shoulders sag just a little and he gives Zero a weak smile.* //I-I'm sorry I didn't ask you first.//
Zero: //You made the right choice. I'll give you my best, it's all we can do.//
*they'll reach the arena and Crim will pay a double entry fee...for Stars and Zero.*
Sun: *won't look at anyone*
Zero: *doesn't react, he knew by then.*

TC: ……….?? *knows not to question, not in front of another (especially one who might take it out on his trine leader, not that he…/really/ thinks that would happen, but…*
Warp: *has no such limit* Um…Sun? *looking between him and Zero, and Crim*

Zero: *comes to Sun's rescue* It's okay, Master Skywarp. Just a friendly match to see which of us is the better fighter. *turns to Stars and offers his hand* I do hope you'll give me your best, I admit, I've been curious how well I might stand up to you.
Crim: *so he told Zero...and he's playing along. Good.*
Stars: *browridge goes up even as he accepts Zero's hand* I certainly won't goneasy on you. I hope you won't feel too humiliated when I beat you.
Zero: *chuckles* I might say the same. So long as you give me your all, I'll be satisfied.

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TC: *from the way Sun's acting, he still thinks something's up, but…not here…and he realizes that whatever it is, Sun probably /can't/ tell him or Warp because then Stars would know . . . but Zero apparently knows . . . they'll just have to trust Zero to handle this for now*
Warp: ………….. *nods at Zero, suspecting the same but trusting both Sun and Zero without question…just hopes it's not that Crim's caught them in something…*

Sun: *omg he relaxes so much when Zero steps in, he turns to the Seekera.* I-I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I know how much y-you hate the arenas. I didn't want you to be m-mad about this.

TC: ………….. *starts to say something - Stars will know he just doesn't want either of his brothers hurt - but knows his place and just bows his head*
Warp: Just . . . don't, yanno, kill each other or anythin', okay? *not that he thinks they would, but…has to say it - at least, he trusts that Zero won't be cruel or do more than he has to, and Stars knows how they feel about Zero to hopefully not do the same*

Zero: *rests a hand on Warp's shoulder* You know I'd never do such a thing.
Stars: *snorts* Of course we won't. *looks at Crim, she didn't sign them up for a death match or something, right?*
Crim: *nod* Just a friendly match. Come on Starscream, it's time to get ready. *will lead him off.*
Sun: *w-will lead them to the other locker room.*
Crim: *once they're alone and /right/ as Stars is called out to fight* I will give you a great reward if you win this.
Stars: Oh? And what would that be, Mistress?
Crim: Your wingmates...for as long as Sundance decides to keep you.
Stars: *does she mean...?* You'll....sell me to him?
Crim: Yes. But only if you win.
Stars: *wants to ask if Sun knows this, but doesn't have time...he /does/ relay to his wingmates though...maybe that's why Zero wants his best...?*

*The two are /shocked/ but…well, no "but" really, just "wow" - they've already bid Zero a good fight since he's being called out too . . . they're torn as they head to the viewing box after Sun, who do they root for?*
TC: *quietly to Sun* Do you know that Mistress Crimsonwing plans to sell Starscream to you if he wins?

((Normally, TC would say something to Sun, but if that'd mess things up, just ignore TC's comment and let me know, I'll delete it from the doc. ^,^))

Sun: What? *he looks at TC in shock. Oh no! Is she going to cheat him?! ...but no...he doesn't get that impression. He feels she just wants to see them give their all, no "letting" the other win. Does this mean she's going to give him Stars nobmatter what?*

((Nah, this works. He can play this now that Zero's given him a lie to work with. XD;; He's basically going to claim the fight was Zero's idea, he had no idea she planned to give him Stars if /Stars/ won...))

Warp: Wait . . . so's Zero gonna throw the fight, then?
TC: *at the same time, studying Sun* You /didn't/ know?

Sun: *shakes his head* Zero b-brought up wanting a match! Miss Crim thought it sounded like something she'd like to see!
*Zero and Stars are truly putting their all into this match! Stars will get any info his trine passes along, but Zero is concentrating too much to answer any pings.*

*His trine's confused and a little concerned, and Stars /might/ sense that through his own focus, but the two won't interrupt him needlessly.*

Zero: *is pretty sure he has this figured out, even without knowing what she told Stars...she wants a good fight before she releases her slave for so little, but just in case...he intends to win.*
*Their fight is a hard one, and they'll thouroughly beat each other up before Zero finally lands a blow that knocks Stars out. Zero wins, if barely.*

*His trinemates /wince/, though they're proud of their other brother, that /wasn't/ an easy feat. Still . . . they'll have to hope somehow for another chance to gain their wingmate.*

*Stars...and Zero are carried out and to the medbay. When everyone arrives Stars is awake and brooding. Zero is calm. Sun...is trembling softly, so confused and wondering if he's been played.*
Sun: Zero...
Zero: *smiles at him* I'll be all right.
Sun: *nodnod*
Crim: *strokes a hand over Stars' helm.* You did well.
Stars: ....I lost.
Crim: *little smile.* Yes. And so I'll keep me promise. *looks at Sun.*
Sun: *soft trill.* ...Why? You said you'd tell me if Starscream lost...
Crim: Because I understand sparkbonds and how hard it is to be apart from them.

Warp: .....*confused*
TC: *knows he shouldn't speak out of turn, but /has/ to ask* Master, Mistress Crimsonwing, what's going on?

Sun: *little trill* I-I...I'm sorry. I lied to you before...a little. While you were flying, Miss Crim proposed to sell Stars to me if he lost a fight against Zero. If hebwon nothing would change and she would keep him for now. She said I couldn't tell you because she didn't want Stars to know and intentionally throw the fight. No matter how good he might have been able to make it look, I couldn't risk it.
Stars: *sits up a bit to /frown/ at his Mistress*
Zero: You just wanted to see us give pur honest best, hm?
Crim: *nods*
Stars: You told me if I won you would reward me by allowing Master Sundance to purchase me. *so who did she actually lie to.*
Crim: *nods* And had you won, that is what I would have done. Since yog lost, Sundance can buy you with the winnings he just got.
Stars: ....seriously?

Edited 2016-12-14 21:45 (UTC)

https://socrowdedinhere.dreamwidth.org/285566.html?thread=5840766#cmt5840766

Crim: Please, have a seat.
Sun: *does* What's this about? *curious*
Crim: A bargain?
Sun: ?? Huh? What do you mean?
Crim: I want to make a wager with you. I know you want Starscream, and I am willing to give you a chance to gain him from me.
Sun: */sits/ up, eager...and nervous. He doesn't have much to offer...* I'm listening.
Crim: I want to see a match between Starscream and Subzero.
Sun: Wh-what? But I--
Crim: *keeps going* If Starscream wins then nothing changes, he stays with me for now and life goes on. If he loses then I will sell him to you for the price of the winnings.
Sun: *has gone very still, soark fluttering in his chest.*
Crim: My inly rule is that you cannot tell Thundercracker or Skywarp about this areangement. I don't want Starscream throwing the match, and I will /know/ if he throws the match. So...do we have a bargain?
Sun: I-I... *he can't just put Zero in a fight without consulting him... can he?* I can't af-ford the entry fees...
Crim: I am a good sport. I will pay them.
Sun: .....why? You had to have paid a fortune for him, and now you're already prepared to sell him? Why?
Crim: ...If he loses, I will tell you why.
Sun: *doesn't like this. Not at all, but a chance to get Stars! Does he dare pass it up?*
Crim: Choose now, Sundance...
Sun: I'll do it.
Crim: *nods* Just remember, Thundercracker and Skywarp can't know, from you or Subzero. I will /know/ if Starscream throws the fight, and if he does our bargain is off.
Sun: They won't be told.
*They'll head back out...and Sun...c-can't make himself tell Zero yet....*

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TC: Either way, you planned to let him go to us. *just so everyone's clear…just so /he's/ sure he understands . . . adds as an afterthought, because he should* Mistress.
Warp: H-he's really comin' home with us? Really!? */grips/ Sun's shoulders from behind, wanting to HUG someone but now's not the time*

Crim: Yes. He's really going home with you.

TC: *more than a little numb with shock, his first thought is that they're going to need a bigger place to live . . . then he shakes himself and /bows/…no, goes submission to Crim* Thank you, Mistress. I can't express how much this means to me. To us.
Warp: ……… *has to catch himself from following TC down, but he does /bow/ to her even though he doesn't have to* Yeah, /thank/ you!

Crim: Stand up, Thundercracker. As I said, I understand sparkbonds. My sparktwin is working on Luna 2 for another vorn before he'll be home. I understand that ache for those you are connected to.

TC: *stands obediently*
Warp: ……………..didja know all this when ya spent so much on him ta begin with? *was she going to give him up all along or did she have plans for him? She paid an /awful/ lot for him, must have…*

Crim: No, I met all of you after I had paid for him. I did not think hos last master would have allowed him to keep a trinebond with mechs he didn't own.

Warp: *shrugs* He never really asked… *as far as he's aware - looks at Stars* Most don't.
TC: *nods* It usually only becomes an issue if a master decides he wants three or more slaves of his to bond and one or some already are. Then he'll have the existing bonds broken. It's a dangerous and excruciating process, one that most don't bother with. We've been lucky, Mistress. Not everyone is.

Crim: I knew I couldn't keep him long, not when his wingmates were together somewhere else.
Stars: ....Thank you.

TC: Yes, thank you...again.
Warp: *solemn nodnod*

Sun: *h-has to ask the medics not to do too much. He can't afford it. Zero knows he'll be fixed up at home, and the others can tell Stars.* I'll go pick up the winnings for you, Miss Crim. Right back.

*Yeah, they're going to need to start saving up for a bigger home, even a little bit bigger…unless Zero would be okay moving to the living room for night, but that's not right either. Yeah, TC and Warp will reassure Stars that he'll be fully repaired once they get home, it will just take longer. TC will also see if he can pull a favor with Evac at work.*

Stars: *trusts his wingmates*
Crim: *hand on Stars' head.* It has been fun, Starscream. I wish you well with your wingmates and new master.

TC: We wish you the best as well, Mistress Crimsonwing. May the next vorn pass quickly and you be reunited with your sparktwin very soon.
Warp: Yeah, take care.

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