The cell hummed as Starscream hung suspended in magnetic restraints.

Humiliating. Intentional. An Autobot display of "justice."

His damaged armor flickered with failing systems, one wing hanging crooked, but his optics still burned red with defiance.

He tested the bindings, calculating.

No. This was not the end.

They wanted him broken. Regretful. Small.

A bitter laugh escaped him.

"How predictable. Lock the monster away and call it justice."

The restraints surged, forcing a hiss from him.

Still, he lifted his helm proudly.

"You think this will hold me?"

A dangerous smirk returned.

"I have survived worse than a cage."