Chapter 3 Attack of the furies!!! (No not that kind of furry)
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Warning extreme cuteness!!!
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Dropping off the supplies he was caring in the main hanger area he drove in his alt form to his quarters. Popping open his doors and shaking on a bit all twelve kittens scampered out of the truck. Occupied with sniffing the new area Ironhide transformed and pulled a pulse canon from the gun rack. Exiting his room he put the cannon on floor effectively blocking the kittens exit.
First on his list was a litter box. Walking to the repair bay he grabbed scrap metal and welded a rather large box out of it. Then making sure no one was looking he poured a quarter container of the absorbent granules in the new box. Before leaving he grabbed a few loose wires and a rather large tire for his kittens to play with.
Sauntering down the hallway the large mech whistled and whirled to himself.He was going to enjoy taking care of these kittens. It just increased his usefulness. He was more than just a demolition and weapons specialist. He could care for little sparkling creatures. Humming he stepped over the impromptu cat corral he set the litter box in the corner just to the left of his gun rack. Placing the tire and wires on the right, he smiled. The kittens fit in very nicely! Bending down he whistled and chirped to the kittens this bringing their attention to their new caretaker. Meowing they all started to paw, rub or climb onto Ironhide. Smiling he gently picked one up and petted the little beast with a finger. The kitten turned and batted at the finger, then tried to chew on it.
At this Ironhide gave a sharp whistle that stopped the kitten from chewing further. Shaking a finger at the kitten he scolded it lightly. "No you don't bite." At this the kitten just turned and pounced on the scolding finger. Ironhide hummed, and then spoke to the kitten again, "well it seems you have some redeeming qualities, you don't give up. I think I shall name you Ambush." The all black kitten meowed and made a show of wanting to be put down.
Placing the kitten on the ground, Ironhide placed all the kittens in the litter box after naming them. There was an all orange and white that he called Blurr. For he ran so fast his optics only registered an orange Blurr. Then there was cotton, the all white kitten, with soft fur. Rex a black and white patched fur, Magnet a multi colored one, along with the there brothers and sisters. Whistling and chirping Ironhide explained for the kittens to stay put. The only acknowledgment he got was Ambush pouncing on Cotton.
Leaving the kittens he went into the mess hall and grabbed three bowels, that normally would hold energon. Leaving the mess he was on his way to the wash racks when he had the idea to talk to Bumblebee. Activating a com link with the bot he asked for a little favor.
Ironhide to Bumblebee.
Bumblebee here
Are you with Sam currently? Ironhide asked
Yes my charge is with me and we are enroute to base.
Can you procure 50 pounds of kitten energon for me?Ironhide asked nonchalantly.
Silence for a few seconds then Bumblebee answered, Sam says he can but it will cost you the difference.
Giving a huff Ironhide replied, of course see you at base.
Bee very curious at this point asked, So why do we ne-
Ironhide cut transmission before the young soldier could inquire more.
Smiling Ironhide arrived at the wash rack. Running water that was luke warm he filled one bowel with warm water. Pulled out the cleaning solution that was used to clean off oil and other grit from the bots. Eyeing it he did a search on the chemicals making up the soap and the reactivity to kittens. Finding the soap nontoxic, and helpfully a bacterial and parasite killing he opted to use the soap. However the soap was irritating to eyes and bowels if ingested so he decided to be very careful with his kittens. Placing a buff cloth next to the bowel, he then filled the second bowel with warm water. Holding the bowel under the jets made water spray up and cover him, giving and impromptu bath. He didn't mind, there was no way he could wash the kittens with the direct force of the wash racks, so a little was on him was ok. Picking up the last bowel he filled it with cold water, then turned to leave. At the entrance of the wash area he gave a slight shake making water fly.
Arriving at his quarters again he stepped over the massive cannon he called to his kittens "felines! Time to go to the wash rack."
Looking he found the kittens missing! Placing the bowel of cold water on the floor he looked to the side of the recharge birth and then inside the large tire. Not even a whisker could be seen. Flipping on his scanners he when out of his room to find his kittens.
Optimus was walking down the corridors, corridor being a sheet of thin metal that the mechs were currently using to divide the base up. It gives the troops a feel of home, thought Optimus, it certainly give me a better feel of home, not to mention gives us privacy.
Turning right he headed toward the command center but halted when he heard a cry of a child? Turning he knelt down toward where a wall was jointed. Again he heard the pitiful cry. It can't be! He thought to himself. He hadn't heard a cry like that in eons! Clicking sweetly to the youngling he activated his com link.
Optimus to Ratchet… silence for a few seconds then Ratchet came on to the line.
Ratchet here, go ahead Prime.
I have what appears to be a youngling trapped in the joint of the wall in section 4 D. can you please come to assist me?
Yes I shall once I find where the youngling is in my med bay.
Optimus was silent, as he comprehended what he had heard. Finding a youngling was one thing, and he was baffled as to how or where it had come from, but finding two younglings?!?
Affirmative, please notify me of changes, Optimus out.
Turning to the wall joint he began to pry it open, much like a can opener when his com buzzed.
Mirage to Optimus.
Sighing he answered. Optimus here.
Sir, this may sound very far fetched but I believe we have younglings in our base, either that or I have a faulty circuit and all i'm hearing is a previous memory of when there was once younglings. The last was said with such bitterness and sadness it made Optimus want to scream. Remembering the massacre on the youngling nurseries during the war.
No Mirage, you do not have a faulty circuit, I to have found a youngling trapped in a wall joint.
….. Sir? Mirage asked a little confused.
How many younglings have to found? Optimus asked
I have yet to get a visual; however there appears to be at least three where I am. My current location is sector 5 junctions H. they appear to be stuck in the walls?!
Copy that Mirage; bring the younglings to the med bay once you have extracted them. Optimus out.
Optimus activated another com link this time with his second in command Prowl.
Optimus to Prowl.
Prowl here. The swift reply came.
There appears to be an insurgence of younglings on base, get any information you can on how they came here, also Ratchet will most likely need assistance.
Copy that, Optimus. Prowl out.
Else where on the base a very perturbed Ironhide had just picked up the signature of the kitten Ambush. The little thing was hunkered down next to the corner of a wall junction. His little eyes huge as he prepared to pounce on Ironhide's foot. Ironhide's booming voice however ended the fun, "I don't think so you little runt, now when I say stay put, you shall obey."
Bending to pick up the kitten he dashed away swiping at Ironhide's hand playfully. Ironhide gave an angered chirp and with a large step caught up with the young kitten. Looking at him now held by the scruff between his fingers he thought of how he had done this with many a youngling on cybertron long ago. Whistling to the kitten that was now looking at him with big cute eyes. Cant stay made at the young for forever, besides what youngling have I know to obey what I say first time? Ha! That would be none! Placing the kitten in his palm he walked off in search of the other kittens.
Authors note:
Dadadaaaa!!! Oh no how will this end? Let me tell you the next one you will pee laughing! It has sideswipe and sunstreaker in it!!
Oh the reasons I keep on saying people think the cats crying are a baby, is because cats do sometimes sound like babies crying. Hope you enjoy!! Keep on reading and reviewing!!