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Summary: Soundwave gives Megatron a gift

Rating - R {NC-17}

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A BIRTHDAY WISH

It was his Creation Day, or as the humans called it, 'Birthday.' Transformers did not exchange presents on these occasions as the humans did, nor have parties. Though the Autobots had adopted some human customs, the Decepticons had not.

Reaching the age of Ten Million years was not an easy feat - not in a war. He was proud of himself for reaching this significant age and vowed to live another Ten Million and beyond.

As he stood alone in the main control room, he reminisced over his life, good times and bad, and smiled to himself, but couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing - something he wanted, needed - something special, even though he didn't exactly know what it was. He barely heard the footsteps behind him.

"Am I disturbing you?"

Megatron almost jumped. "Not at all, Soundwave."

"You seemed lost in thought."

The Decepticon Leader nodded.

"Is anything wrong?"

"No. I'm fine."

Soundwave was not convinced and cocked his head slightly to one side. "Megatron, I have known you too long."

The white Decepticon smiled. "I can't hide anything from you, can I? ... The truth is I don't know what's wrong. It's been bugging me for quite some time now. I've run numerous self diagnostics and found nothing amiss. Everything checks out fine."

"Physically."

Megatron nodded.

At that moment, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Rumble, Ravage and Frenzy entered the control room.

"Uh, we hope we're not disturbing..." Thundercracker began.

"No," Megatron said. It was a lie, but he didn't feel like snapping at them.

The five Decepticons approached.

"Uhh, we know it's a human custom," Skywarp said, "but we wanted to get you something special for your Ten Millionth Creation Day."

Thundercracker presented Megatron with a medium sized purple velour box, with gold trimmings and a gold tassel.

The Decepticon Leader smiled. "Thank you," he said, feeling a little foolish.

He opened the box. Inside lay a 32 carat brilliant cut diamond, about the size of a Transformers hand. Megatron took it out of the box and examined it, light glimmering from all its smooth facets.

"It's lovely," he said, not knowing what else to say.

The five Decepticons beamed.

"We bought it from the humans," Rumble said. "Every time we tried to steal it, the Autobots got in the way."

Megatron failed to suppress a short laugh. "Trust that self righteous truck.  Much appreciated," he said, feeling a tad uncomfortable. Sentimentality was not one of his strong points.

Sensing Megatron wanted to be alone, the five Decepticons bid him and Soundwave farewell and left, feeling very happy with themselves.

"I told you he'd like it," Skywarp said, with a smile in his voice.

Megatron looked at Soundwave. "You knew about this, didn't you?" he asked with a smile.

Soundwave nodded. "Glad you like it."

Megatron looked again at the gem before placing it back in its soft velour lined box. "Yes, sometimes amazes me what the humans can do."

Another Decepticon walked around the corner and entered the control room.

"Congratulations. I didn't think you'd make it this far."

Megatron turned, surprised the comment was genuine with not a touch of sarcasm. Starscream, much younger than Megatron, grudgingly admired his leader for what he had accomplished.

"May you live to celebrate your Ten Millionth," though Megatron doubted he would, but didn't say anything to that effect. He had no desire to get into a bickering quarrel with the jet - and Starscream had the knack for surprising the hell out of everyone. This was one of those rare, as the humans say 'million dollar' moments where he and Starscream had gotten on with each other.

"Thank you, Starscream."

Starscream smiled, then left the two Decepticons alone.

Megatron turned to Soundwave. "Let us go somewhere private."

Soundwave nodded and followed Megatron into his large private quarters. He waited until the door had shut, then locked it with the private code which only he and Megatron knew.

"There," Megatron said. "It's not often I have time to myself. Being a leader is tough sometimes."

Soundwave knew Megatron would not have admitted that to another soul and deeply respected his leader's trust and confidence in him.

"It's my Creation Day," Megatron said, frustrated. "I'm supposed to be happy - Ten Million, but I'm not!" He bashed the desk with his fist.

Soundwave took his hand. "Finding happiness and peace and quiet time can also be tough."

Megatron nodded and gave a small smile. Soundwave always seemed to know the right words and meanings.

"Computer, dim lighting to twenty-five percent," Megatron demanded. He found it more relaxing.

The two sat on the resting ledge, what humans would call a 'bed.' Although Transformers did not require sleep, rest was sometimes required and often welcomed. Megatron stretched his legs out, then back again. There was silence for a while.

Megatron smiled. "I remember the time when we first met."

"As do I."

"It was when I was giving a speech to a bunch of snobby Autobots - about how Cybertron should change."

"And they all walked out on you."

Megatron nodded. "It wasn't the first time. I didn't understand why they didn't want to listen. I felt so rejected and didn't know how to make them understand. I cursed myself for letting them see how vulnerable I was. I had no one to support me."

"Your mother did."

Megatron gave a smile. "Ahh, Wilshera. She was a strange one. She did support me and as much as I hate to admit it, comforted me when things went awry. But she never truly understood me. She left shortly after the war began. I never saw her again. Maybe she didn't approve of what I did, but it had to be done."

"Do you miss her?"

"Occasionally. I loved her transforming mode - an ancient, encrusted Cybertronian Inamra dagger. Impressive weapon." Megatron smiled, then turned to Soundwave. "But you were the first one to join me, to believe in me and truly understand me, after you eaves dropped on my final 'speech', if you could call it that. I felt so ... depressed and rejected and so alone, but you helped me see the reality in my dream and helped me accomplish it. You stuck with me through good times and bad. No one has ever understood or helped me the way you have."

"I feel the same toward you. I too felt lost before I met you."

There was a short silence between the two.

Soundwave slid his dark blue hand over Megatron's wrist and clasped it. The Decepticon Leader put his hand over his friend's and squeezed it gently.

"You're tense," Soundwave said. "Relax."

"It's difficult with the pressures of leadership."

"I know." Soundwave turned Megatron's back toward him and started to massage his back and shoulders. Megatron didn't want to admit how good it felt or how much he needed it.

"You're good at this," he said after a while, feeling his body relax as Soundwave massaged further down. Soundwave's hands slid around his waist. The Decepticon Leader gently held his friend's hand and wove his fingers in and out of the other's while caressing his hand. Soundwave did the same. Megatron leaned closer to him, slid his arm around Soundwave's waist, then withdrew it quickly.

"I'm sorry."

Soundwave took his hand. "For what?"

There was a short pause.

"Do you want this?"

"You have been wanting this for some time."

"Yes ... but to you want it?"

Soundwave seemed to smile. "If I did not, I would not be here."

Megatron smiled. "Thank you ... And how did you know? Am I that transparent?"

"Only to me."

Megatron smiled and shook his head. "Your insight never fails to surprise me." He slid his hand around Soundwave's slender waist and drew him closer. Soundwave controlled his mouth plate to slide within his chin.

"You know, I forget what you look like without that sometimes."

Soundwave smiled. "It is not often I get a chance to do away with it. Everyone's so used to it. Even myself ... and I cannot let others see my emotions, or vulnerabilities."

Megatron nodded. "I know." He deeply respected and cherished Soundwave's confidence in him and wondered what in Hades he would do without him. He ran his hand over the side of Soundwave's head and placed his hand on his friend's shoulder. The two drew closer to each other and kissed, their lips touching and their hands exploring and holding each other. Megatron slid his hands down Soundwave's arms, then leaned over to the wall on the side of his resting ledge and entered a number. A compartment door slid open, revealing a cluster of glowing hot pink Energon cubes. He took two out. There were quite a few more behind them.

"Shh," he said with a smile. "Don't tell anyone - it's my secret stash." Though he knew Soundwave would never dream of telling another soul. He drank a cube of Sweet Energon then handed one to Soundwave, who did the same. Almost immediately, they felt their bodies relax further as the aphrodisiac, a mixture of Cybertonium and Energon, took effect.

"Ahh, it's not often I get to use the stuff," Megatron said with a smile. "Don't worry, there's plenty more."

Soundwave smiled. "Good."

And in sync with each other, they each opened a panel on the side of their waists. Megatron took out his energy connection filter and attached it to Soundwave's open panel and then he smiled.

"It's been a long time for both of us."

As Megatron lay back, Soundwave lay next to him and they held each other's hands and Megatron started the energy flow, slowly at first. Soundwave let Megatron's energy flow through him before gently returning the flow. Megatron smiled as he felt Soundwave's energy merge with his own. He propped himself up against the purple metal wall, and Soundwave too adopted a sitting position. The two suddenly threw their arms around each other and became engrossed in a deep passionate kiss, lost together in their energies.

It was a while before they relaxed. Soundwave rested his head on Megatron's shoulder and the Decepticon leader smiled warmly and gently caressed his friend's body. Soundwave relaxed to the touch. Megatron smiled again, cherishing these special moments, putting everything else out of his mind, grateful for this special time alone with Soundwave. The war, devising plans, giving orders, attacking the Autobots - that could all wait - this was more important now. At first it had embarrassed Megatron that he'd felt this way toward Soundwave. He'd certainly never felt this way toward any other male. The first time he and Soundwave had been together, was when Megatron had been devastated by the loss of his first female love, a strong and sassy black and gold Seeker named Fuselage, about almost five million years before the Transformers had come to Earth. She had been one of the first casualties of the Transformers War. Megatron had not regretted starting the war, despite her loss. He doubted he would find another like her, but forced himself to get over her and he had. He had apologised to Soundwave for acting so irresponsibly, but Soundwave had taken his hand and told his leader that he had not been offended, in fact honoured. He had promised Megatron that he would always be here for him, for which Megatron had sincerely thanked him and from that day on, Soundwave had become in many ways, his counsellor as well as his friend. Although he had not said it to Soundwave, the blue Decepticon knew Megatron would always be there for him.

"Thank you, Soundwave," Megatron said, looking down at his friend, Soundwave resting his head in Megatron's lap.

Soundwave looked up at him. "Thank you," he said.

"My pleasure."

Megatron laid back down on the resting ledge and Soundwave slid next to him. Megatron increased the energy flow and Soundwave increased his to match. The flow became more vigorous as both Decepticons let passion flare between them.

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Meanwhile, At Autobot Headquarters...

Optimus Prime was worried. "They got the Austinbach Diamond..."

"Sorry, Optimus, we couldn't stop them."

"No one's to blame, Ironhide - according to reports the German Government sent us, they bought it - legally."

"I can't believe that," Ironhide snorted, "after all the time the creeps've tried to steal it."

"The documentation is right here," Optimus said. "Teletraan's been meticulous as ever. They sold surplus energy to power plants, rare oceanic minerals to the United States Geological Survey and other geologists, taught people how to fly jets, even rescued people, amongst other things ... They have been busy in the last fifteen years - enough to raise seven hundred billion dollars."

"So what do we do?"

"Nothing."

"What?!"

"Nothing, Ironhide. They bought the gem legally. If we intervene, we would be breaking Earth's law."

"I'm sure they'd make an exception in this case. Megatron's bound to use the diamond for a weapon of some sort - and that can't be good for us - or Earth."

"Agreed. Teletraan, patch in the spy camera Bumblebee planted on his last espionage mission."

There was a short pause before the computer spoke. "Optimus, I am detecting strange energy emissions from within Decepticon headquarters."

"They must be using the diamond," Optimus said. "We may be too late. Teletraan, analyse the energy - perhaps we can devise a counter attack."

"Energy not emanating from the diamond," Teletraan reported.

"Then what is it emanating from? Give me a read out."

Teletraan showed the energy pattern on screen.

Optimus widened his optics. "Ooh. Definitely not gemstone energy. Thank you, that's enough, Teletraan."

"Aw, Prahme," Ironhide complained, "jus' when it w's gettin' interestin'.."

"Ironhide..." Optimus scalded, "you would not appreciate it if Decepticons spied on your intimate moments, would you?"

Ironhide sighed. "Yer right, Prahme. A'hm sorry."

Optimus too was interested, but it was none of his business and he wasn't going to intrude. "It's all right, Ironhide ... but we still need to find what the Decepticons want with that crystal. Teletraan, patch in Bumblebee's camera again. Perhaps we can learn something."

The two Autobots watched Decepticon activity for a while and found Skywarp talking with Thundercracker and listened to their conversation, and tuned out when they'd heard what they wanted to hear, but not exactly what they'd expected to hear.

"Stranger things have happened..." Optimus said.

"Like what?" Ironhide, demanded, his voice a smile.

"Bought it for Megatron for his birthday..." Optimus said, amused. "Expensive present... Well I'm not exactly Ten Million yet..."

"Heck, you're still a baby."

"Shut up, Ironhide."

Optimus smiled. The older Autobot did as well.

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Megatron grabbed Soundwave's waist and thrust him against the wall, though not hard enough to hurt. Soundwave forcefully pushed Megatron back down onto the bed and held him down. Megatron smiled and let him take the lead. The dark blue Decepticon increased his energy flow, and smiled as Megatron held his slender waist. Megatron increased his flow to match. Soundwave increased his again.

"Impressive," Megatron smiled.

Soundwave gave a mischievous smile which Megatron returned, but the blue Decepticon would not let Megatron gain the upper hand, and both were enjoying it immensely, feeling the vibrant energy pulsing within their bodies. Megatron grabbed two more cubes of Sweet Energon which both Transformers downed in one gulp and threw the empty cubes to the far wall. They immediately felt the Energon take effect, enhancing their sexual pleasure. It wasn't often Soundwave gave in to his feelings - but now was one of the times he did, wholeheartedly without regrets. He didn't feel uncomfortable in the slightest and felt he belonged here more than anywhere else in the Universe. Megatron was the only Transformer to whom he could share his true feelings, besides his Cassettes, but even with them he found some things difficult to talk about, but with Megatron, he seldom had anything that he was afraid to say. Megatron too felt Soundwave was the only one he could really trust and admit his true feelings. He admired Soundwave's infallible loyalty and friendship and his apparent nonchalance with everyone else.  He valued Soundwave's friendship more than anything. Soundwave was one of the few Decepticons he felt he could be candid with as Soundwave always seemed to understand him, even cheer him up in his not so cheerful moods. Soundwave smiled as if sensing his friend's thoughts - and then he surprised Megatron, by reducing his energy flow. The Decepticon Leader reduced his to match, a little confused, but said nothing, as he didn't want to disturb the intimate silence. Soundwave continued to reduce the flow. Still confused, Megatron did the same. Soundwave smiled warmly at his leader, his friend and gently ran his hand over Megatron's cheek. The white Decepticon smiled, took hold of Soundwave's dark blue hand, caressed it, then kissed it. Soundwave smiled again, then lay next to Megatron and stopped reducing the flow. Megatron turned to face Soundwave. The silence seemed much quieter now than it had a moment ago. Megatron closed his eyes and realised just what those 'missing somethings' were, relaxation, Soundwave, freedom - being free of burdens, to be free to express himself, free to relax, enjoy himself and also to share this freedom with Soundwave. Megatron felt as if he was everywhere and nowhere, in a warm blackness. He felt Soundwave's gentle energy, the sheer softness and gentleness of the flow, the simple delicacy almost made Megatron want to cry. Being gentle was not one of the things he was renowned for and to others it would seem that he'd consider such things a weakness, but right now, with Soundwave, he wanted nothing else. Soundwave seemed to know what he wanted even when Megatron himself didn't. He silently marvelled at his friend's seemingly ninth sense. Megatron lay there, savouring this moment with all his heart and refused to let himself believe these sentiments were a sign of weakness. He knew it was not, but he would not admit that to another soul, except Soundwave, whom he knew, knew already and Megatron didn't mind that one bit.

"What do you suppose they're doing?" Thundercracker asked. "They've been in there for ages."

"Who knows?" Starscream said. "Who cares? Probably reminiscing over old times or thinking up battle plans, I dunno."

"Maybe they're getting 'pissed' - as the humans say - y'know, drunk," Rumble suggested with a smile.

Starscream smiled, remembering the last time Megatron was 'pissed.' "Well whatever it is, it's none of our business. He said he wanted to be alone and I've a feeling all Hades'll break loose if we disturb him and he'll probably have us all for breakfast."

"Yeah," Skywarp smiled. "C'mon, let's go to the air show and give the humans a scare. It'll be fun!"

"You and Thundercracker can go. I don't feel like it."

"Thanks," Skywarp said, almost sure Starscream would forbid them to waste their energy in such a manner.

"We'd better not scare 'em too much," Skyward said. "They'll get the Autobots to kick our butts!"

"Yeah," Thundercracker laughed. "Well they seem to like it loud and fast - so let's go!"

"Have fun," Starscream said, much to their surprise.

The two Seekers took off. Starscream watched them go. He was feeling quite bored, so retreated to his quarters and continued to work on his novel on his private computer. A novel about the Great Cybertronian Wars, from his point of view. He was quite proud of it so far and had entitled it: To Hades, Back and Beyond ... By The Silver Snake.

Megatron lay on his resting ledge with Soundwave.

"Thank you," he whispered, even though soft, it seemed loud in the silence. "For everything."

"My pleasure," Soundwave said quietly.

The two sat up together.

Megatron smiled. "I'm Ten Million and a day - and I don't feel a day over Ten Million."

Soundwave smiled too.

"I cannot thank you enough, Soundwave," Megatron said, his voice sincere and soft. "It's the most precious gift anyone has ever given me."

"Again it is my pleasure to give, and share it with you."

Megatron smiled. "If you wish, you may stop now," he said. "My Birthday was yesterday. I-"

Soundwave took his leader's hand. "What makes you think I want to stop?"

The Decepticon Leader smiled. "I was hoping you'd say that."

"No need to apologise."

Megatron put his arms around his navy blue friend and took out a third pair of Sweet Energon cubes.

Soundwave smiled. "We'd better on easy on that stuff, or we'll run out."

"Who gives a shit. I can get more." Megatron smiled, finished his cube and tossed it away, adding to the numerous empty Energon cubes strewn on the floor. Soundwave smiled and drank his cube. When he'd finished, he rested his elbow on his knee, balanced the empty cube on his finger, spun it around then tossed it to the other side of the room. "Now where were we?"

Megatron smiled. "Right about here ..."

And they kissed again. Megatron ran his hand gently over Soundwave's cheek, cherishing the moment, but more so, Soundwave's friendship, loyalty and love, something which could never be replaced. Soundwave looked at his friend and smiled, feeling the same. Megatron knew this special moment would not last forever, and he and Soundwave would have to return to duty, but didn't want to think about that now and put it out of his mind as he and Soundwave intertwined their hands and leant against each other. They looked into each other's deep red eyes and smiled as their lips touched. The two Transformers put their arms around each other, then laid back on the resting ledge, sharing this special moment of intimate bliss, togetherness, sharing their energies, friendship, love and feelings and hoping the time would soon come, when they could experience it all over again.

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