A/N: School is almost here. I am so ready. I'm so done with my little brother waking me up so early in the morning and causing chaos. I am really tired so sorry if this chapter isn't the best. Comes with waking up really early and then dealing with the problem only to get yelled at by my parents for "hurting" him. I didn't even touch him.

XxXSkylarxRatchet96XxX: I ain't getting better honestly. I think I have to go back in. Yesterday my little brother was causing issues for me. He was doing dishes and tried hitting my sister. I interfered and then my grandma starts pushing me and my shoulder hit something and twisted, so now it hurts a lot more. And that was after my brother was complaining. I just wanted some water cause I had little that day and I was thirsty. He was just at the sink. I'm surprised I'm not crying with how much it hurts. I think I'll have Ironhide kill him for me. I have more of Starwalk in this chapter. As for Megatron, well he can't help it. He just loves teasing.

Guest (guest): I am just finishing up the last chapter for Fighting for Family. Taking a bit longer with my injury being injured more. As for a Price to Pay, I put the notebook somewhere. Kinda hard to find it with me needing to get things for school ready. First day on the day of the solar eclipse. The school is allowing students to go watch it and have special glasses for us.

thoughts, Bumblebee, dreams, transmissions, lyrics, flashbacks

Knock OutxBreakdown

Child(s): Windstreak, Kile, Trimme, Astreo, Zellet

MegatronxMatalic

Child(s): Breakdown, Bulkhead, Amencet

StarscreamxWindstreak

Child(s): Skywing

RatchetxIronhide

Child(s): Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Prowl, Barricade, Bluestreak, Smokescreen, Orion Pax (adopted)

JazzxProwl

Child(s): Tune

Ultra MagnusxHot Rod/Rodimus

Child(s):

OptimusxStarwalk

Child(s):

Warning: Mpreg, violence, death, fluff, family, possible mentions of interfacing, and anything else I can't think of.

Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro. I only own my characters. Nor do I own Mirrors by Justin Timberlake.


Optimus stared at the mech in front of him. Starwalk hummed softly as he prepared the energon for that day. He knew Optimus hated showing his face in public, so he needed more energon to last him throughout the day. Optimus smiled, looking at his soon-to-be mate. Starwalk and Optimus met when the Prime was greeting the returning bots.

~~~flashback

Optimus watched the ship touch down. He was told that Springer was the ship's captain. The hatch opened and the first to step out was a beautiful blue seeker with blue specks all over him, making it look like the stars were on his frame. Optimus' spark fluttered at the sight, taking in the features. The wings flared behind the mech and his red optics were like two deep pools that was endless. The seeker approached the Prime and bowed slightly.

"Hello, my name is Starwalk," the seeker introduced. "You must be Optimus Prime. I heard so much about you from the crew."

"Welcome home Starwalk. The planet is fully restored, so you may chose a place of your liking," said Optimus. The rest of the crew stepped out. "Greetings Springer, Grimlock, dinobots."

"Hey Prime. It's been a long time since we last saw you," said Springer. "Hope you didn't miss us too badly. I got your transmission about Cybertron being restored. It looks great."

"Indeed it does. Ratchet had the complete formula of cybermatter. After awakening Primus and restoring his strength, we made more so that the rest of our planet will be restored. Within a few earth months, Cybertron was back to how it was before the war," Optimus explained.

~~~ end flashback

"What are you thinking about?" Starwalk asked, bringing over their energon.

"The time where I first laid optics on you," Optimus smiled, taking a cube and drinking it. "My spark couldn't stop racing every time I looked at you."

"Hmm... that was a magical moment. Then we kept running into each other and I finally asked you out. Now here we are, almost bonded to each other," said Starwalk. He checked the time and sighed. "You better finish your energon. Megatron called in while you were still recharging. Something of importance was happening. The meeting starts in a few."

"I don't want to," Optimus pouted. "It's all I've been doing ever since Cybertron was restored. All it is, is worthless meetings that hold no meaning."

"Well, you are the Prime," Starwalk laughed.

"Sometimes I wish I wasn't. Makes me miss being in war. I didn't have to deal with all this back then," Opitmus complained.

"Yes well you must. It's all part of being Cybertron's leader. I'll be waiting for you when you get back. Maybe I'll have a little something for you," Starwalk said softly. He kissed the mech and got his own energon.

Optimus finished his energon quickly and put on his battle mask. His face was one of the few things he had left that was private from the public. News bots and reporters have been getting every ounce of information they could on their Prime to share with the world. Optimus despised it greatly. He got one last kiss before his departure. Starwalk finished his energon and headed out for the day. He had a meeting with Ironhide and things to pick up. Then later Starscream and his family were to come over for an update and a visit.

Starwalk headed towards the shop and sat down across from Ironhide at the outside table. The black mech greeted him with a nod, drinking from a cube of energon. Starwalk got comfortable, moving his wings around so that he could sit properly.

"Hello Ironhide," Starwalk greeted.

"Hey kid," Ironhide replied.

"So, I believe we have everything for the ceremony in a few weeks. The only thing we need is the energon and the guests," said Starwalk.

"Ratchet and I have it all covered. The invitations have been sent out to those on the list Orion gave me," said Ironhide. "They should of gotten them by now. The ones for those on Earth will take a while unless we use the spacebridge. I was going to go today to deliver them."

"Excellent. Then that's all taken care of, I must be on my way. I will see you later Ironhide, or should I call you sire now?" Starwalk teased.

"Whatever you want kid. Tell Orion I said hi," said Ironhide.

Starwalk nodded and got up. He walked into the store and bought a surprise for his intended bonded and treats for his guests. On his way out of the store, there was gunfire. Starwalk looked up to see Ironhide already racing into action, putting on his police face. The blue seeker followed and saw two bots on the ground. He checked the one closest to him to make sure he was alive.

"Ironhide, this one's barely alive," Starwalk said.

"Barricade, what happened?" Ironhide asked.

"H-he tried to kill me. W-when I was s-still alive, he shot h-himself," Barricade grunted out, his side bleeding from being shot.

"Alright. I'll call in for a medic and backup," said Ironhide. "Prowl, Jazz, I need backup here. We have an injured and dangerous mech. Also call for a medic. Barricade and the mech are injured badly."

"We're on our way now Ironhide. Keep civilians back," said Prowl.

Optimus and Megatron appeared on the scene. Starwalk flashed a grin at the Prime, surprising him. Megatron talked with Ironhide about what was going on.

"Starwalk, what are you doing here?" asked Optimus.

"I was getting some things and heard gunfire. Came out to see these two down," said Starwalk.

"I will question them after they receive medical attention," said Optimus. "I will be home shortly."

"Good. Cause I can't wait to show you what I have for you. I'm sure you'll love it," Starwalk purred seductively.

"Hmm... can't wait," Optimus whispered.

"Orion, this mech tried to kill Barricade before shooting himself. He failed in both attempts," said Megatron.

"We will report this back to the High Council," Optimus instructed. "Starwalk, I will see you when I get home."

"I'll try to be patient. If you come home late, you'll regret it," the seeker lightly threatened before transforming and flying away.

"I wonder what he means by that?" Megatron pondered, hinting at his brother. "Is he rough in the berth? I hear when seekers are rough, it's a better experience."

"You and your mind. I will not say anything to you," said Optimus. "My personal life will stay personal."

"Ah, so that's why you wear the mask," Megatron laughed. "Has your intended seen what hides beneath it? Or better yet, is it a game to you both at home?"

"Megatron!" Optimus gasped in horror. "You will not just drop this, will you?"

"Never Prime. It's too good to see you uncomfortable and embarrassed," Megatron teased.

"Get back to the High Council before I drag you there," Optimus growled, blushing madly under his mask. "Sire, tell Prowl I want a full report when he can."

"Alright Orion," said Ironhide.

~~~000

Starscream transformed and landed gracefully on the roof. Windstreak allowed her mate to grab the sparkling before transforming as well. Starwalk bowed and greeted the family with a large smile.

"Welcome you three. Optimus isn't here at the moment. Something urgent came up," said Starwalk.

"That is fine. We can wait for Prime to return," said Starscream. He motioned his femme first. "After you my lady."

Windstreak smiled and headed towards the door. Starwalk held it open and allowed his guests through. He took them to the dorm and brought out the treats. Windstreak took a small energon gummy for her sparkling to chew on. Starscream sat with them, holding his son in his lap.

"So have you been Starwalk?" Windstreak asked, looking up at the other seeker across the table.

"I have been well. I think Optimus is as nervous as I am for our bonding ceremony. Most believe that all seekers and fliers should remain in Vos and never make contact with other cities. Optimus has been dealing with it all. We've had a few attacks on any fliers or seekers. I believe the last one to become victim was when the science building was attacked. No one was hurt expect for one mech," Starwalk told, grabbing a nearby datapad and scrolling through it. "Prowl wrote up a report on the incident. It says that the injured one was a shuttle mech named Skyfire. He's still in critical condition, needing to be kept under supervision in case his systems start to fail."

"Oh that's terrible," Windstreak gasped. "Isn't Skyfire your first and only friend before the war?"

"Indeed. I was not informed of this happening," said Starscream. "Where is he now?"

"In Iacon's main hospital. Knock Out watches him before switching off with First Aid or the new assistant, uh EMT," said Starwalk. "I heard Optimus say he's recovering just fine. The science building is being put back together. I believe Skyfire was also a professor at one of the sparkling and youngling schools as a science teacher. We can't find a sub for him yet."

"I'm glad to hear this. I can help if Prime needs it. I plan to stay in Iacon for a while. I can take over Skyfire's job until he comes back. It's the least I can do," Starscream offered.

"Excellent. I will tell Optimus your decision. He'll get you everything you'll need," Starwalk beamed.

"Get what for who love?" Optimus asked, closing the door behind him. "Oh, Starscream, Windstreak, good to see you again. And this must be your child I heard about. He has your looks Starscream."

"Yes he does. This is Skywing," Starscream introduced. "We were just discussing about Skyfire. I heard what happened and offered to sub in his place at the school."

"That would be great if you could. The school has been demanding one found soon. I can inform them today and have you start tomorrow when the young go back to school," said Optimus. "Thank you Starscream for doing this. I'll ensure that you and your family is added to Skyfire's visitor list. It will do him some good to see you once again."

"Thank you as well Optimus," Starscream bowed.

~~~000

Starscream transformed and landed gracefully in the transformation lot of the school. Sparklings and younglings of all kinds and ages played and talked while waiting for school to start. Creators stood talking, waiting as well to ensure their young made it inside. The Vosian Prince made his way inside the large school, heading straight for the main office. A light blue femme greeted him at the front desk.

"Hi, how may I help you?" the femme asked.

"I am here to substitute for Skyfire while he is in the hospital," Starscream said.

"Ah yes. You must be Starscream. Highbuy said that you would be coming in today," the femme said. "Professor Skyfire's class is on the 4th floor, room Alpha 6. Would you like a guide to get there?"

"That would be helpful, thank you," Starscream bowed.

The femme got up and lead the mech to the elevators. She pushed the button and waited a few seconds for the lift to stop. The doors pinged open and the femme took him to the right, straight towards the end classroom. Across from it, she explained that was the teacher's rec room. Starscream nodded and thanked the femme before going into the room. He went straight for the desk and sat down, going through his friend's notes and class schedules. There were 5 classes to teach each day, all the same.

"Oh my friend, you make this too easy. The study of diseases and illnesses. You always did do the best subjects to teach to others. Even while in school together, you knew what was best for the mind," Starscream said softly to himself. He spotted a container with get well items in it, waiting to be delivered. "I bet the younglings love you. You did have that effect on others."

The bell rang and the hallways got loud. Students buzzed their way to their classes, chattering about recent events to friends. Starscream watched as the first class strolled into the room, taking their seats that they were assigned. Starscream took the role for the class, waiting patiently for the next bell to ring. The last of the students filed in, ceasing their talking when the final bell rang.

"Hello class. My name is Starscream. I will be substituting for Skyfire," Starscream explained. "I know what he is currently teaching, so this will be easy for all of us. Now, are there any questions before the role?"

One mechling raised his servo, his red-brown armor shining brightly. Starscream nodded to the youngling, giving him permission to speak.

"When will Professor Skyfire be back?" he asked.

"I do not know... uh, Backtrack," Starscream answered, looking at the role with the mechling's picture next to his name. "I will be visiting Skyfire after school is over with."

"How do you know him?" another asked, a green and teal mechling.

"Skyfire and I used to go to school together. He was my one and only friend. Before the war started, Skyfire disappeared after an attempted assassination on me. The suspected were told they were innocent. I did not realize he was still alive until yesterday, when Optimus Prime's intended told me he was attacked. Optimus has agreed to me taking Skyfire's place until he returns," Starscream explained. "I will be also sending notes to your creators. I wish for you all to be part of what I plan. All of Skyfire's classes. But for now, let us start the lesson. What was meant for today is the disease of Cybercrosis."

~~~000

Starscream learned quickly why his friend wished to be a teacher. The younglings he taught were so eager to learn. By the end of the day, Starscream had invited all students to the surprise he planned out. The Prince got the notes and subspaced them, getting ready to leave. A small group of mechlings and one femmeling came in, all looking a bit shy.

"Uh... Starscream sir, we were wondering if you could give something to Professor Skyfire for us," the one youngling asked. Starscream recalled this one as Backtrack. The younglings each held a present in their servos. "We were told that we couldn't visit him by the principle. All of us have been leaving things to be taken to him."

"Of course I will Backtrack," Starscream agreed, taking the gifts and placing them in the box with the rest.

"Tell the Professor The Starhighs say hi," said the femmeling.

"I will if he's awake. Now, it's about time you headed home. I bet your creators are waiting outside for you," said Starscream.

The younglings nodded and headed out. Starscream took the box and headed outside, transforming and taking off towards the hospital. He checked in the front and headed towards the room, meeting Ratchet along the way. The medic greeted the seeker and lead him the way.

"How's he been Ratchet?" Starscream asked.

"Well... he's improving. He hasn't woken up since a few weeks ago," said Ratchet. "We are trying everything to wake him up before something permanent happens. The explosion did heavy damage. He should live however. It'll be a few weeks until he gets back to work after he does wake up."

Starscream nodded and stopped with the medic. They were in a quiet hallway, standing in front of a lone door. Ratchet left the seeker to have privacy with his friend. Starscream went in and to the shuttle's berthside, setting the boxes of presents near the berth. He pulled up a chair, resting a servo on the larger mech.

"Hello again Skyfire," Starscream greeted. "It's been so long since I last saw you. I never got to thank you for saving me that day before you disappeared. Thank you my friend, for being there for me."