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In Starscream’s honest (and very humble) opinion, this was one of the worst days of his life.
And that’s against some very steep competition, you know! Millennia upon millennia of having the worst luck known to Cybertron and beyond really lends itself to a never-ending stream of horrible events that all culminate into an ever-present world-weariness and severe paranoia, all channeled into one (unfortunately small) seeker.
Today in particular, though, seemed to deviate from his usual pattern of bad luck, in the form of an irate Autobot.
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Another tfp Starscream redemption fic, what more could you want? I don't take myself too seriously, so neither should you.
This is my first fic ever, so formatting advice, critique, and funny insults are encouraged.
(Title from The Fall by half•alive, which is a song I believe describes Starscream and any potential redemption of his quite well)
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Orion Pax is now in Vos, trying his very best not to get maimed and/or assassinated during his visit while meeting up with his mate-to-be Prince Star—oh, what was that? No one can get ahold of Starscream long enough to facilitate a meeting? And his trine is helping him play keep-away with the royals of both polities?
Well, that sounds nice.
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- Part 2 of Eight Moves To (check)Mate
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Starscream of Vos, entirely against his will, has been promoted to the crown prince and is next in line to become the Winglord after many an unfortunate circumstances had resulted in the rest of Lord Ozone’s next-of-kin to be rendered ineligible for the throne.
With any hope of a career in the sciences thoroughly dashed, Starscream is only further incensed by the revelation that, along with a title he never wanted, he is also expected to fix the long-simmering tensions between Vos and Iacon in the only method they’ve left to try: Political bonding.
Hopefully Starscream's trine can convince him to abstain from murdering his elected suitor long enough to avoid a planet-wide war.
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- Part 1 of Eight Moves To (check)Mate
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Just Balanced by crowbotss
Fandoms: The Transformers (IDW Generation One), The Transformers (Cartoon Generation One)
19 Jan 2024
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Starscream has finally taken a leap of faith and became the most famous turncoat the Decepticons ever had, joining the Autobots in every aspect besides name, and—generally, vaguely, by a very tiny margin borne only of having to choose between two horrible options and one deadly one—is doing alright.
Unfortunately, his decision brought with it a few unexpected(-ish) consequences; both internal and external.
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If It's Going To Be Anybody. . . by crowbotss
Fandoms: The Transformers (Cartoon Generation One)
25 Mar 2023
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Starscream's life gets turned upside down when he almost dies in what was supposed to be a normal boarder patrol. Now he has to deal with—*eugh*—the Autobots, and their annoying and endless wealth of kindness. Honestly, was this an army or a hugbox?
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- Part 3 of Whumptober 2022
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Whumptober 2022 by crowbotss
Fandom The Transformers (Cartoon Generation One), Transformers Generation One, Transformers: Prime
25 Mar 2023
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Whumptober playlist I made because: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NKwLVXkdn4rZuSp3FZrhb?si=7f28e2e4c97d4078
If you hadn't noticed, each chapter/one-shot is named after (and based on) a song. Give it a listen if you feel like it.- Words:
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For decades it was highly controversial to keep seekers in aquariums, because they don't survive very long, none lasting more than a year. That all changed 20 years ago, when a specimen was born in captivity.
Starscream is happy in his aquarium, showing off tricks to the crowd and proving that, with the right training, mers can be taught simple language and even basic maths.
Eventually though, his keepers decide it's time to see if their experiment can be repeated, if Starscream was a one-off, or if all captive-bred seekers can be "trained". His keepers decide to mate him with a freshly caught, bonded pair.
Will Starscream and the new additions learn to get along? Or is Starscream doomed to be alone forever.
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A space bridge accident strands both Optimus Prime and Starscream on an unknown planet, filled with mechanical monsters. Once Starscream decides that immediately stabbing Optimus in the back is a bad idea, the two form an uneasy alliance. Just until they can get off this hostile world.
But cooperation breeds grudging appreciation (and even more grudging attraction). Each uncovered secret on this mystery world brings them closer to returning to endless war. Can they keep fighting as if nothing has changed? Or will they take the chance for something new?
Assuming the planet doesn’t deactivate them first.
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The Fish That Dried the Sea by PrinceTriscuit
Fandoms: Danny Phantom, Batman - All Media Types, Red Robin (Comics), DCU (Comics)
23 Jan 2026
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“I am not here to give you flattery or gentle words; I am here to address the near-irreparable harm that has been enacted in the name of ignorance and fear. Together, we are here to unveil the Embassy which will, I earnestly hope, be the first step in repairing that harm. This path may be difficult and its steps treacherous,” Daniel paused, “but we will walk it together. For the good of the We-Who-Are-Infinite as much as for you, One-Among-Many.”
“Now,” and here his smile turned wide and wry, his hands rising in front of him as if to cup the air, “I give to you our Embassy.”
His cupped hands fell open in a gesture like a blooming lotus.
The camera flickered and then - there was, in truth, the Embassy.
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or,Nothing is as simple as a single rescue, and nothing is without consequence. Red Robin learns as much when he is roped into an ambassadorship for the Living. If he's lucky, he'll navigate the politics, raids, and even social media - and land himself a diplomatically fraught boyfriend while he's at it.
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- Part 3 of A Theorem, A Requiem
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Like Suns do for Skies by Qille
Fandoms: Transformers One (2024), Transformers - All Media Types
22 Jan 2026
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After witnessing Sentinel betray the Primes, Starscream is forced to fake his death and lead the High Guard into hiding. And immediately after this, a grieving Skyfire learns that he's carrying.
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- Part 4 of Reach the Stars
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In the Eye of Oblivion by Krayt_spitter21
Fandoms: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers Generation One
21 Jan 2026
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After 4 million years, what are they even fighting for? The Decepticons are tired, hungry and angry. Some would rather be living than fighting. Fear of Megatron can only keep a mech in line for so long after all.
Or, Starscream has had enough of this shit. He is nice one time and it changes the entire course of the war.