I don't own them. I also don't own Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye.
"Wow, I can't believe we're actually leaving!" exclaimed Jolt as he walked down the corridor beside Ratchet.
"Jolt, this is a serious-"
"I know. You already told me one, two, three..." Jolt counted on his fingers, then Ratchet's fingers, then ran out of fingers.
"Hmmph," hmmphed Ratchet.
They exited the Ark into the bright morning sunshine. The other Autobots were already gathered there, ready to say goodbye.
Bumblebee was warbling sadly, tears forming in his eyes. Wheeljack was also crying, along with a few of the others. One of the Autobots(ie. Bluestreak) was babbling away. Most were silent, including Arcee, all three sets of twins and Optimus Prime.
He always seems calm, thought Ratchet. How does he do that?
"Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye!" Jolt sang cheerfully. He stopped, however, upon seeing how serious Ratchet was.
Optimus stepped forwards.
"Are you two okay?" he asked.
I feel like I'm going to explode, said Ratchet mentally. On the outside, he nodded and murmured a 'yes'.
Prime turned to the other Autobots. "Any last-minute goodbyes?"
Wheeljack rushed forwards and pulled Ratchet into a crushing hug, his head fins flashing a serene blue.
"I love you too," Ratchet said with a slight smile. "Now-"
Ratchet found his words smothered by a passionate kiss form Wheeljack. He had no choice but to kiss him back, perfectly aware that there were twenty Autobots watching.
Ratchet pulled away twenty seconds later to find Jolt's cheerful face grinning at him. His cooling jets switched on at their highest level.
Wheeljack turned to face Jolt.
"Jolt," he greeted.
"Hi Wheeljack," the blue and black medic replied.
"Jolt, can you promise me something?"
Jolt shrugged. "That depends on what you want me to promise."
Wheeljack nodded. "Promise me that you'll keep Ratchet safe."
"I don't need-" Ratchet blurted out, but caught his tongue upon sensing that Wheeljack was deadly serious.
"I can't guarantee it..." Jolt's voice wavered. "But I'll try my best!"
Wheeljack nodded thankfully, kissed Ratchet again and ran back to join the other Autobots.
Bumblebee walked up and handed Jolt a small parcel. Then he warbled his goodbye and took his place beside Arcee.
Jolt stored his present in subspace.
I wonder what's in that parcel? Ratchet shook his head. It's best not to get curious.
Ratchet and Jolt got ready to take off.
"Goodbye, Optimus, Ironhide, Jazz and the rest of you. Hopefully, I will see you soon!" Ratchet called in farewell.
"Actually, not the twins..." he added under his breath.
"Bye Jolt!" chorused Skids, Mudflap, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker as the medics' feet lifted off the ground.
"Happy..."
Ratchet couldn't hear the rest of their farewell.
