Keepsake of my Starless Beloved by GraySeeker
Rated: G [ - ]
Category: Generation One
Characters: Dirge (G1), Scavenger (G1,G2), Starscream (G1,G2,BW,MW,RM)
Genre: Romance and Adventure
Location: Library
Challenges:
Series: Raven and Scarab
Chapters: 7 Completed: Yes
Words: 21543 Hits: 8319
Published: 31/10/15 Updated: 07/12/15
Story Notes:This story is a sequel, of sorts, for my short story Untouchable, and makes reference to events that happened in the first chapter of The Beckoning Silence. It stands on its own, however, and the stories don't have to be read in any particular order. The term ku'at is my own coinage, and is a play on the ancient Egyptian concept of Ma'at, which encompasses truth, balance, order, law, morality and justice. Ku'at means more or less the same thing. A special thanks to Novaspark for helping me brainstorm a suitably poetic title.
Please note that this story touches on some fairly morbid themes, such as the handling of remains, and while it isn't overtly slashy, it does make reference to same-sex relationships. Proceed at your own discretion.
1. A Knock at the Door by GraySeeker [ - ] (2526 words)
In which Scavenger receives a most unwelcome visitor.
2. Gathering What Remains by GraySeeker [ - ] (2788 words)
In which Scavenger is forced to confront some hard truths about his former relationship with Starscream.
Note: This chapter includes the handling of remains, which some readers may find disturbing.
3. Into the Crypt by GraySeeker [ - ] (3356 words)
In which Scavenger makes a shocking discovery about Dirge, and Starscream insists on making a cameo appearance.
4. Below the Horizon by GraySeeker [ - ] (2693 words)
In which Scavenger learns some illuminating facts about our ever-mysterious Crypt Master.
5. The Summoning by GraySeeker [ - ] (3312 words)
In which the ritual begins, and quickly takes a turn that startles even Dirge.
6. The Crossing by GraySeeker [ - ]
(3239 words)
A breem is 8.12 minutes here, as per the definitions given by Akzeal in A Brief Essay on Cybertronian Time-keeping and Conversions, which has become my go-to reference for Cybertronian time units. It is very useful, well thought-out, and, unlike my essays, actually is brief. I highly recommend it. :-)
7. The Raven's Gift by GraySeeker [ - ]
(3629 words)
The conclusion of our tale, in which Scavenger attempts a little blackmail of his own, and in return, receives an unexpected gift.