#i think starscream doing that in their own sort of semi-crazy ass way and making optimus have fun for once in their life is a great concept

[lupinus-bicolor]

i think i understand the starscream/optimus prime shippers

its taking starscream, one of the highest octane, self-destructive troublemakers, a magnet for mistreatment, abuse, and misinterpretation, and then pairing them with op, who in a lot of interpretations puts the opportunity for change and second chances above all else and whose infallible sense of moral righteousness leads them to be interpreted by their friends AND enemies as a christ-like figure with no personal desires or flaws, it takes THESE TWO DUDES and plays on all the ways they foil each other and compliment each others weaknesses and strengths. Optimus prime as the collected center of the storm and a pillar of strength with a self sacrificial streak, and starscream as the expressive whirlwind with a bad habit of choosing unwise battles but hitting exactly where she'll be most effective when it comes right down to it. They're both extremely competent in their own fashion and their weaknesses are complimented beautifully by each others' strengths.

It might start with defection, or the war ending, or a temporary political alliance, but these two working together would be formidable. Maybe starscream gets a taste of what a healthy working relationship looks like for the first time in her life and starts to rethink their opinions on optimus. on the whole war. maybe optimus pities starscream and wants to show her life isn't supposed to be one long, drawn out story of abuse. maybe they take a little time to stop being actively frustrated by each other and learn to communicate on more equal footing, yknow? YKNOW? i think i get it now. this ship was confounding before but i get it now