Third Frames

Several Vorns Later

Ratchet's POV

Venus has her frame appointment in this cycle so her creators knew she was of age where she can be trained and learn how to use weaponry so she and the other three can learn how to defend themselves against threats. When the doors opened Venus was having a hard time walking in her frame because it was too tight on her, "Venus Elita and I will be waiting outside. Ironhide has decided to train you and I will work with you one on one so you can understand how the leadership role works." Optimus said as he picked up Venus and set her down on a medical berth so Flare-up and I can adjust her third frame.

"Is it that hard for her to walk in this frame Optimus" I ask the Prime "yes, I had to carry her because she said to me it was painful to move and as her sire I could sense how painful it was through our bond." Optimus explained to me. When it comes to third and final frames carriers tend to be more protective but Flare-up understood that our young can't rely on us for the rest of their cycles Elita wasn't taking it well because she still wants Venus in the same berth with her and Optimus. "Elita you need to stop doing this, I am aware of her getting out of your berth and into hers because she is trying to break free." I said in order to tell the femme she needs to stop doing this to Venus, she isn't a sparkling anymore, she needs to be left alone, and she was being very overprotective mother.

"Alright Venus let's get you frame redone, and then you can take your lessons with Ironhide when all four of you get your third frames." I said as I got my tools ready for her frame. All I needed to do was make adjustments so it wouldn't be so painful for her to walk and so far, she was up to her sire's chest. When I was almost done, she was trying not to squirm "Venus, I am almost done I just need to adjust your wings so you won't be so uncomfortable." I said gently to her. In three clicks I was done with her frame "Venus, I am done you can go to Optimus know" I said when I was done with her new frame.

"Thanks Ratchet, it feels so much better now," Venus, said as she slid off the berth in her new frame "I just hope Elita stops making me sleep with her I'm not a sparkling anymore." She said. I can understand she want to be treated like an adult now.

Ironhide's POV

"Well Mia todays the day Bumblebee gets his third frame and he will get his own arsenal since he tends to try to get into my workshop." I said as I got Bee in my arms since I didn't want him to be in pain of his second frame since I know for younglings it can be very uncomfortable I know I was having it rough when I was getting my third frame. "Alright Bee let's go to Ratchet since he is waiting for you so he and Flare-up can get you fit." I said to Bumblebee. "It feels so tight in here Hide," Bee said and I knew he was feeling very uncomfortable "I know Bee but Ratchet can make your frame more comfortable Bee and you four will be training with me tomorrow but there are times when Venus will have to be one on one with Optimus." I said to Bee as I carried him down to Ratchet's medical office.

"Why does Venus get to work with Optimus?" Bumblebee asked "because she is a Prime and she needs to learn what it means to be a Prime when Optimus will need to step down." I explained to him. However, I knew it would mean that Optimus would have to 'die' in order for her to step up but I hope it won't happen for a long time. When we got there, the twins were nearly finished and Venus was already done "alright I can take Bumblebee now that those two terrors are done." Said Ratchet as he motioned me to set my mech down so Ratchet could get to work on his frame "I'll let you know when Bumblebee is done Ironhide" Ratchet said.

After several cycles, Ratchet informed me that Bee was done. When I walked in to get my not so little spark, he walked up to me "well you look good in your new frame Bumblebee and you are getting up a little earlier so we can begin training, mainly with my favorite section, weapons." I said as I bent forward to him so I could be optic to optic with him. "I know Ironhide I could hear you and Chromia talking about it last orn" he replied to me, I could only smile and I knew he didn't want to be picked up anymore since he was a youngling Autobot trainee.

Venus' POV

I have long forgotten my human life and now I know in Earth terms I was nearly thirteen years old so I don't understand why Elita has tried to make me sleep with her. I never met any of their enemies so I don't know what she was so worried about since that crazy security officer updates security and even Smokescreen told me "he can get off his hinges at times" I had to agree with that when I was still in my second frame.

I walked by Optimus and he said "Venus I told Elita to stop being overprotective toward you because you are nearly an adult. You do have lessons with senior Autobot officers including Ratchet but I know you will behave." Optimus said because he knows I don't want to recharge in the same berth but I am aware there will be times where I need to work with him one on one "you are a Prime as I Venus and you do bear a resemblance to Solis Prime." I know I am a Prime and Optimus' successor but I don't know why I am a Prime but neither did Optimus before his predecessor Sentinel Prime and my grandfather.