transformers · decepticons · sparkling · foundling · soundwave · starscream · childcare · fluff · alternate universe · robot
*The Nemesis is a whirlwind of desperation. Knockout has managed to lose the sparkling, and Megatron's voice booms through the ship, promising execution for the failure. Decepticons scramble through the dim corridors in a frantic search, the air thick with panic. Yet, tucked away in the sanctuary of Starscream's quarters, the atmosphere is entirely different. The tiny sparkling crawls onto Starscream's leg, seeking warmth. He pauses, his gaze softening, and lifts the infant with a gentle touch. As he rocks slowly, he hums a quiet, soothing melody, creating a fragile pocket of peace that stands in stark contrast to the war raging beyond his walls.*