Title: The Return

Rating: M

Pairings: Sunstreaker/oc/Sideswipe

Disclaimer: Own nothing, that belongs to Hasbro

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For the next few months Nightfire had to endure Ratchet's constant medical checkups, making sure the sparklings were both healthy. It also didn't help with the fights she was having with her two bond mates.

What they were fighting over was something so trivial, that it wasn't even worth the energy to argue about, but yet they still argued. Nightfire had wanted to name the two sparklings, asking advice from either brother. It seemed that Sunstreaker was not helping in anyway because neither of the sparklings was his. After that the arguments would get worse when Sideswipe stepped in.

Nightfire would always be the one to step out of the fight leaving them both behind as she found comfort in Jazz and Prowl. They would talk to her and calm her down, so that when she returned to the twin's quarters, she wasn't as angry with them. Both mechs would apologize, but then when Nightfire would bring the subject up again, the fighting would start all over.

It took all her strength not to leave the two of them alone at night, during recharge when the tension was heavy. But then she thought of how alone she would be by herself and the damage the two brothers would inflict upon each other is she was away.

It still hadn't improved after her being almost five months with the sparklings, the two due to arrive at any time. Both were mech's which she was happy about, but neither still had a name yet. She avoided the twins as much during the day as possible, taking up duties or volunteering to help around the base.

During the night, it was always silent as she read one of the medical journals, while Sunstreaker worked on his art and Sideswipe played with the video games. Wheeljack had built bodies for both the sparklings while she read up on how to care for them, thanks to Ratchet's extensive knowledge on the subject. Nightfire wanted to be ready for the two of them as any mother would be.

The only problem she had was whether or not Sideswipe was going to be ready for them. The closer and closer it came for them to be sparked the more he grew quiet. Even Sunstreaker noticed how strange his brother had gotten, but neither commented on it and left the red mech alone.

Nightfire was sitting in Prowl's office one day helping the tactician work on a few repots, when she felt a pull at her spark. The datapad she had been working dropped to the floor and in an instant Prowl was right by her side talking with Ratchet on his com link.

Jazz had entered the room at one time and the two mech's helped her up and towards the med bay. The medic, Wheeljack and First Aid were in there waiting and Prowl along with Jazz were forced to wait outside. Sunstreaker and Sideswipe joined them along with others who wanted to get a first look at a sparkling or two.

About an hour later the med bay doors opened, Ratchet beckoning Sunstreaker and Sideswipe in, closing the doors before any of the others could get a good look in. The two warriors approached the berth where Nightfire lay on slowly, neither knowing what to do at the moment.

Nightfire was on her side with her back to them and seemed to be softly humming a song. A lullaby they had recognized that she had hummed before when she thought they weren't listening. At the sound of their heavy footfalls she turned and smiled at them, beckoning them over with a wave of her hand.

They came around the berth on her other side and took their first look at the two sparkling mechs.

Both were deep in recharge using their mother's body to keep warm. One was entirely black, while the other was red and white. Sunstreaker reached out one hand slowly and touched the red and white one's hand, pulling back when the sparkling moved. Again he reached out and took the little one's hand in his own.

"He's so small," he whispered afraid to raise his voice and wake them.

Nightfire having finished her humming looked up smiling. "They will grow when they get upgraded. Would you like to hold them?" she asked.

He nodded dumbfounded as she sat up gently and picked up the red and white sparkling. He held out his hands stupidly, earning a giggle from her as she lay the sparkling in his arms, adjusting so that the warrior supported his head. Amazed, he stood looking down at the sparkling in his arms, admiring the little one he held.

Nightfire in the meantime had turned to Sideswipe who was looking at the black mech with such longing. "Hold out your arms," she spoke to him. He looked up from his staring and did as he was told as she placed the other sparkling in his arms.

A few minor adjustments and she leaned back watching as the two warriors held their sparklings, feeling awe leaking through their bond. She smiled at seeing her two bond mates holding their two sparklings, knowing that they would always be well taken care of.

Sides was first to look away from his creation and over to her, leaning down carefully so as not to crush him and then kissed her. "Thank you," he said when they pulled back. Sunny then took over his spot also kissing and thanking her.

"Your welcome both of you." She looked at the two sparklings in their arms. "What shall we name them?"

"I like Stormbreaker," Sides instantly spoke looking down at the one in his arms.

Nightfire smiled. "I like it," she turned to Sunny who was still looking down at the sparkling in his arms. "What are you going to name him?"

He looked up instantly. "No, he's not mine to name, you do it."

She glared at him, which shut him up instantly. "Just because none of them aren't yours doesn't mean you shouldn't be a part of their lives. I consider them both of yours, no matter who's the biological father. Do I make myself clear?" He obediently nodded his head up in down and her anger dissipated as she reached out and stroked his faceplates. "Don't ever feel left out of this Sunny, you are still their family."

He leaned down and kissed her soundly, pouring as much into it as he could. When he pulled away he looked directly into her optics. "It's not that I don't want to name him, it's just that I want you to name him yourself, because he's just as much as yours as he is mine and Sides. You already know what I want to name my creation, but this one I want you to name because it would make me feel better if you named one." Nightfire looked at the two lamborghini's weirdly wondering where this had come from.

Sides stepped up. "Both of us have been talking about this for a while now after the last argument we all had. We could feel the frustration and anger through our bond you shot at us. After that we came together and decided not to hurt you anymore. Neither of us meant to hurt you, we only want you to be happy."

"I am happy, don't ever think different," tracing both of their faceplates. She then turned and looked around the med bay spotting Ratchet in his office working away on her report probably. "Ratchet," she called out to him as quietly as possible. The medic walked into the bay watching the two warriors carefully, who had yet to put the sparklings down. "Can you let Prowl and Jazz in, I know they would want to see as well." He nodded shooting one last look at the twins before going to the doors and sticking his head out.

He came back with the tactician and saboteur in tow, with only the silver mech smiling as he slid in between the two warriors. Prowl took a stance next to Nightfire looking back and forth between the two sparklings. "What cha' name them?" asked Jazz looking at the two sparklings as well.

Nightfire started with the black one. "That's Stormbreaker and this is Winddancer," turning to the red and white one in Sunny's arms. He looked up from the sparkling and smiled at her, to which she returned.

Every one of them watched as Winddancer wiggled in Sunstreaker's arms, who panicked not sure what was happening. Then ever so slowly, the little one's optics came online and took his first look around the med bay. He looked at each mech and femme in turn and then began making clicking noises madly.

They watched as his brother's optics also came online; Sideswipes turn to feel anxious as the sparkling wiggle in the warrior's arms. Stormbreaker brought up one of his hands and grabbed onto his father's face, using his other hand to trace or play with it. Nightfire laughed along with Jazz and Ratchet as the two sparklings learned about their fathers.

Prowl was the only one who remained silent as he stared at the sparklings and Nightfire saw the longing in his optics, something had never seen before. Reaching out she took his hand giving it a small squeeze, his optics meeting hers momentarily before looking back. She would talk with him later when everything had calmed down.

After a while Ratchet shooed everyone, but her out saying that the twins and Nightfire needed recharge. The sparklings had fallen back into recharge, once again snuggled up against their mother. Smiling Nightfire felt out to her bonded who both responded as she powered down for recharge, watching her creations.

In the morning Alex woke to a clicking and whirring Winddancer as Stormbreaker continued to recharge. Alex picked up the red and white one humming a lullaby to calm him down so as not to wake his brother. Winddancer calmed, listening to her watching with curious optics. His little black hand came up and she took it in her own placing a small kiss on it. The sparkling clicked in happiness and she smiled down at him, just as Ratchet walked into the bay.

"They are both very beautiful Alex. You should be very proud." stopping next to the berth.

She looked up momentarily. "I am very proud, not only of them but Sunny and Sides as well. I could never have done this without them, without any of you really."

"All of us on the base here to help and want to make sure your happy."

"I am happy, no matter what," she smiled just as Stormbreaker woke up. The medic reached over and picked up the wailing mech, heading over to pick up something. It was specially made energon, since they weren't able to process regular energon yet. He gave one formula for her to feed Winddancer who began crying because his brother did, while Ratchet fed Stormbreaker. The two instantly quieted as they drank their food, clicking happily when they finished it all.

"You're allowed to leave when you've finished your own energon," Ratchet said handing her a cube.

She took it. "Thank you Ratchet, for everything."

"Your welcome Alex," as he turned and began working on inventory.

Halfway through her breakfast Jazz came in with a big smile upon his face. "Your mates are on patrol now that they aren't under base arrest. I thought I come by and help. How ya' doing?"

"Good, they just been fed and I just finished mine," putting the cube down and standing off the berth. She then leaned down and picked up Stormbreaker, while Jazz carefully took Winddancer who stared in wonder up at him.

"The other's have been itching to see these two," Jazz said as they left the bay. "Thought Prowl was going to thrown a few in the brig if they didn't return to their duties." Alex laughed as they walked.

"Well, we might as well begin introducing everyone to them, since they'll start seeing the two around all the time." Jazz grinned as they headed to Optimus Primes office. His door was open, with the leader sitting behind his desk working on a datapad, but placed it to the side when the four of them walked in.

He took a hold of Winddancer from Jazz and then proceeded to talk to him as if the sparkling understood him perfectly. Nightfire smiled as Winddancer clicked back at the autobot leader madly not even pausing in his own speech.

A little while later they left the leader's off, the sparklings waving after seeing Optimus Prime doing the same.

They then stopped at the communication center, where Bluestreak, Ironhide and Mirage crowded around them getting their first looks.

The twins stared at each new mech they met, both curious to who and what they were. There were passed back and forth between the mech's of the base. They had eventually fallen into recharge and handed back to their mother and Jazz as they made their way to the saboteur's quarters. Once there the two placed them on the berth, and Nightfire watched from her seat at the desk. Jazz was leaning up against the desk also watching, but turned and smiled at her.

"They really are a miracle Nightfire, congrats."

"Thanks," finally taking her optics off them. "Jazz," he looked back at her. "have you and Prowl talked about bonding at all."

He sighed rubbing the back of his helm. "Prowl has brought it up on a few occasions."

"But." she inquired knowing he was going to say more.

He grinned. "But, I'm scared to make that kind of commitment."

"Why?" she asked tilting her head to the side slightly.

Again he sighed. "It's really a huge step in my life and one I've never considered before because of what I am." Nightfire knew of his secret life back on Cybertron, but also knew he was making up excuses.

She let out her own sigh, cursing the two slaggers to Primus and back for being in denial of each other. "Prowl loves you Jazz and he wants to share it with you. Did you not see the longing in his face when he saw these two," gesturing towards the recharging twins. "in my bond mates arms. He wants that with you wants it so much it's tearing him apart inside. He may seem calm and collected on the outside, but have you ever consider that he does it to hide the pain." He winced and she knew she hit home. "He's loved you for a long time Jazz and when he heard that you had die, I practically saw him die as well."

"When Ratchet said he was brining you back, I saw him relax for the first time. When he asked me to step in for him during your awakening, I knew there was more then just mutual friendship but never said anything. I practically sensed his relief when I gave a good report back to him. He loves you Jazz, don't ever think for one minute that he doesn't."

The saboteur was silent as she finished up her little speech, something she had been working on since this morning. After seeing Prowl yesterday in the med bay, she just knew she had to do something to help the two along, even if she had to punch the daylights out of Jazz to do so. Nightfire watched the Pontiac, observing him carefully, but being who he was she could not get anything from his body language.

Just then he snapped out of his stupor, cursed once and left the room in a huff, Nightfire smiling as she called to Prowl. "Nightfire to Prowl."

"Prowl here, what's a matter?" he sounded anxious.

"Nothing's the matter," she reassured him. "Jazz just wants to talk with you."

He was silent and then there was something in the background at the same time the tactician cut off the com link. Nightfire looked to the two sleeping sparklings, before going over and scooping them both up and leaving the second and thirds quarters.

She headed instead towards hers and her bond mates quarters, typing in the code, the door sliding open for her. Once in she placed them both on the berth giving them a light kiss, laying down next to them and getting some much needed recharge herself.

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