
I don't own this Starscream makes the best of this opportunity during the Orion Pax arc. In "Orion Pax Part I" (episode 27), Arcee becomes very upset over the loss of Optimus Prime. At least three scenes support this, one where she recklessly speeds through a Decepticon ground bridge into their warship*, one where she screams in frustration after Soundwave bridges her to the arctic and one where she exhibits self-loathing upon returning to base. "If any of us needed rescuing, Optimus would have found a way. I didn't. Simple as that" she whines. Where she fails, Starscream does not. In "Orion Pax Part II", he gives the Autobots a chance to save Optimus Prime by telling Ratchet and Bulkhead the location of the Decepticon space bridge. Arcee figures this out later and lets out a joyful "thank you Starscream", meaning that Starscream takes a step towards atonement with this action. Given how upset Arcee was over losing Optimus Prime, one can even assume that he takes a giant leap towards it. Here is a big internet forum essay on show based material, like the clip you've just seen and others, arguing that the stage has been set for something substantial to develop between Arcee and Starscream. www.tfw2005.com
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