I own nothing, except for Leigh and now the sparkling.
Yes, the feeling was mutual. The only thing left to do now was to tell her when they weren't constantly being watched.
19. Discussion
Leigh stared up at TC with a little trepidition as a heavy silence ensued from their dark conversation. She had been wondering about one thing for a while, and now seemed like the time to ask, since she would chicken out if she didn't.
"Um, how are Cybertronian/Organic relations viewed by your species?" she asked tentatively.
Thundercracker looked at her with mild surprise. "The views vary from factions. Most Decepticons see organics as inferior, and the Autobtots do not harm them."
"That's why you wanted me to change you into a human when we met." Leigh said with realization. "You knew that if the Autobots tried to kill you as a human it would go against everything they stood for." she frowned slightly. "But since I turned you back into a mech, they haven't done anything."
"They can't." TC replied. "When you first stood up for me, you placed me under your care. And since you're the Allspark, I am also under both Nova's, and Prime's protection by extension."
Leigh looked up at him in confusion. "You're gonna have to explain that one to me."
"As the Allspark,it is the duty of the Prime, and the Lord High Protector, Lady in this case," Thundercracker corrected, "to protect the Allspark, and since it's you in a sentient form, they alos have to keep you happy."
"And since your in my care, the same has to be done for you." Leigh finished.
TC nodded. 'And there just waiting for you to get tired of me.' he thought gloomily but kept the thought to himself.
Leigh bit her lip. "You said you were happy earlier. Are you happy as a Decepticon?"
Thundercracker snorted. "Happy is not in a Decepticon's vocabulary. I can personally attest that besides my Trine, I was very lonely."
"Your Trine? Who were they?" Leigh asked curiously.
"My-what's the word?-my brothers; Skywarp, and Starscream. I am the oldest, the quiet thoughtful one, and Starscream is the smarter, more sneaky one." Thundercracker explained.
"That sounds like Alex." Leigh pointed out.
"Yes, just like Nova." TC nodded. "Skywarp is the youngest, he's more of a prankster, and well, he isn't exactly all that bright."
Leigh nodded. "Hearing about your brothers and you makes me think of my adoptive siblings. You would be Justin, the oldest, Alex would be Starscream; the middle child and the evil genius. And finally there's Max; the not-so-bright prankster."
"It's eery how much we were like your family." TC said with some amazement.
A slight silence made them both shift awkwardly.
"So, I should go, I've got family time with little Perry and Wheeljack." Leigh said.
"Family time?" Thundercracker repeated feeling a sliver of jealously.
Leigh nodded, oblivious to TC's sudden change on the matter. "Yea, Ratchet said it would be a good idea if 'Jackie and I spend time together so Perry will feel like he's in a loved environment."
"So this is merely for the sparkling's benefit?" TC asked feeling the jealously lessen.
"Uh-huh." Leigh said in assurance. "I like Wheeljack, but not in that way."
A feeling he'd been having since ever learning of the Allspark's surivival strenthen in his spark; hope. "Is there anyone that you do like in that way?"
Leigh blushed lightly as she shyly met Thundercracker's optics. "Maybe." she answered. "Though I'm not sure if he'd like me back."
"You never know." TC said mysteriously.
Leigh smiled and her blush reddened as she turned away to hide it. "Gotta go." she waved before departing.
Thundercracker watched her go before looking back up at the clear blue sky. He had known their flight had been a bit of a security breech, but he didn't care. If anything, her eager acceptance to go flying with him was a return of feelings, and during their conversation she'd dropped subtle hints as to where he stood with her.