A/N: Ok, so I've been thinking of this story for a while now. Hope you guys enjoy it. G1. Both Silverflaire and Gunner are the same age. They would be considered 19 in human years so only teens in Cybertronian years.
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro. I only own my characters.
"Optimus sir, we've captured a 'Con," Cliffjumper reported.
"Put him in the brig and get ready gather information," said Optimus.
A struggling grey and silver bot passed him as Ironhide led him to the brig. A silver and white mech came out of the hall and to Optimus. His clouded blue optics proved that he was blind. Optimus carefully grabbed the mech's shoulders and hugged him.
"Silverflaire, what are you doing here?" asked Optimus.
"I got bored and wanted to know what was going on. I heard Sire bring in a prisoner," said Silverflaire. "Do you know who he is dad?"
"I do not know yet. I have never seen him before," said Optimus. "Why don't you go see your Carrier down in the medibay. It is time for your check-up."
"Do I have to go?" Silverflaire whined.
"Yes you do," said Optimus and lead him to the medibay.
Ratchet was waiting patiently. He knew that his son was blind and needed to take it easy. Optimus smiled and retracted his mask before kissing his mate. He rubbed the medic's swollen abdomen. Ratchet moaned and pushed Optimus away.
"Knock it off. We can do that later with 'Hide. I need to give our son a check-up," said Ratchet.
"I know, but I can't help myself. I love it how you're so sensitive when sparked," said Optimus and quickly left.
"I swear that one of these days I'm going to kill him," Ratchet vowed.
"Hey mom, is the sparkling moving around yet?" asked Silverflaire.
"They are kicking yes. I just found out that I will be having triplets," said Ratchet.
"Wow, I just hope that they can except me. Everyone treats me kind of different just because I'm blind," Silverflaire sighed. "I just wish that I was like the others. I don't like being blind and crippled."
"I know son, but things happen for a reason," said Ratchet. "Now up on the berth. I need to get this done. I'm starting to get tired from the sparklings. Been kicking and moving around for days on end."
"At least I wasn't like that," Silverflaire joked.
"Thank Primus for that. These little guys will be my end if they don't stop fighting and moving," said Ratchet.
Silverflaire finished with the exam and left down to the brig. He sensed that his father was there. Ironhide was surprised to see his son down with him.
"Hey dad. So where's our new prisoner?" asked Silverflaire.
"He's on the far end to the right," said Ironhide. "What are you up ta?"
"Just wanted to tell them that they will be safe from any pain. I know that you guys wouldn't hurt any prisoners. That's not the Autobot way," said Silverflaire.
"Alright, but be careful," said Ironhide. "This one is a frisky one."
Silverflaire felt his way to the cell. Once there he picked up the energy of the other. He could feel those blood red optics staring at him.
"I'm Silverflaire. I want to know your name and to tell you that you will not be harmed. The Autobot way is to not inflict any kind of pain to prisoners," said Silverflaire.
"Just go away. I don't need your pity," said the raspy voice that always dripped with venom.
"Just tell me your name and a bit about yourself," said Silverflaire.
"Fine, but only to keep you away. My name is Gunner. I always go out to look at nature. Then you Autobots come and capture me," said Gunner. "I just wanted to be at peace and get away from my father's troops."
"Your father is Megatron? I never knew that he would have a family," Silverflaire said.
"Yeah, but his mate was killed not too long ago. I needed to clear my mind. My older siblings are working on bringing him back to life," Gunner explained. "Soundwave was the best Carrier ever. Always treated my father right and kept him sane. Now he's lost it."
"Soundwave. Oh yes, I heard that Grimlock was the distraction while Bumblebee killed him," Silverflaire recalled. "I'm sorry to hear that. I still have my parents."
"You're lucky then," Gunner muttered. "Leave me alone now. I know that you're going to go tell them who I belong to. Then they'll just kill me."
"No they won't. I'll make sure of it," said Silverflaire.
"Can't you see me? I look like scrap and the one that everyone wants to kill," said Gunner.
"No I can't see. I was sparked blind and crippled," said Silverflaire and left.
Megatron pounded his fist down on the arm of his throne. The Autobots had just captured his son. He already lost Soundwave. He couldn't lose his son.
"Starscream! I need you to capture an Autobot that will make Optimus Prime's side weak. Then contact them a few days after doing so. I want my son back unharmed and alright," said Megatron.
"As you wish mighty Megatron," Starscream said and left.
"Gunner, please be strong for me," Megatron whispered.