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Megatron woke up with a groan that morning; his processor appeared to be pounding against his head. He shouldn't have drunk so much last night but he needed it. For a moment, he just lay there, rubbing a large hand across his face, trying to wake himself up.
And then he sat bolt upright with a start as he remembered all that happened.
Blaze, his sweet beautiful Sliverblaze had visited last night when he'd lain in a drunken stupor. Primus but it had been like she'd never left; she had felt and smelt so real. But had she been real, that was the bit he was unsure about.
He touched his lips gently with one finger, tracing where her lips had brushed against his, sending electric shocks through his whole body. Oh yes, it had felt oh so real at the time but he'd never heard of anything like this ever occurring. Once a loved one went to the Well of the Allsparks, they stayed there.
You were only reunited with them once you yourself were sent to the Well and not a moment before. But she had mentioned she'd been sent by Primus so...maybe she really had been there. She said she'd been sent to warn him about an approaching threat though she'd been vague about what the threat actually was.
She'd told him that she couldn't tell him much, just to keep on his guard. He wished that she'd been able to stay longer, what he wouldn't have given for an interface with her. Primus, if they'd been able to Spark Bond, he'd probably have ended the War there and then, that's how much he would have wanted that.
But all they'd been able to share was a single kiss and what a kiss it had been.
He felt a smile curve his lips as he recalled it, what a moment that had been. He would never ever forget it, not for as long as he lived. He relaxed back on his berth, allowing memories to wash over him, wave after delicious wave. Mmm, he could almost lie on his berth all day, just enjoying himself with the echo of his mate.
But that would never do, his men and those naughty children could easily run riot while he day dreamed. He smiled rather wryly when he thought of the children; Blaze would probably have loved them. But as he thought about his mate and the kids, a sudden idea occurred to him.
It was a little crazy and not the sort of thing he usually did but hell, he felt like doing something spontaneous. He chuckled as he imagined what his men and the children would say when he proposed his idea, it would be extremely amusing.
"Yes, it's a perfect idea," he said to himself, slotting an arm behind his head as he began planning.
Back on Earth.
"How are you today?" Red Alert asked the Autobots guest kindly and received a positive response.
"I'm feeling great, we can put our plan into operation today," Sideways said firmly as he nursed some Energon.
"Hotshot will be pleased," Red Alert said with a smile. "But we don't want to pressure you, make sure you will fine for this."
"Don't worry, I'm always careful," Sideways assured him. "I'll go in, find your leader and then take him back to Earth. All you guys have to do is be ready in case the Decepticons manage to follow us, though I'm hoping they won't."
"And you'll try to rescue the kids?" Red Alert now asked hopefully.
"Why are they so obsessed with those brats?" Sideways thought even as he said. "I'll do my best but my priority has to be Optimus, while Megatron has him, you're helpless."
Red Alert flinched but he couldn't deny this.
"But I will try," Sideways said quickly. "But if they're with the Decepticons, I won't be able to risk it; I must be able to Warp back here with your leader."
Red Alert nodded, he understood.
"I'll just go and see what Hotshot and Smokescreen are up to," he said, giving Sideways another smile before leaving him in peace.
Sideways continued nursing his drink, thinking over his plan. Oh yes, he was going to free Optimus Prime and leave those children right where they were. They weren't going to spoil his plans and if they continued to interfere, well, he wouldn't be responsible for his actions.
Alexis's POV.
Alexis slowly munched on her breakfast, her mind mulling over the previous day's events. It was still frightening to think that Megatron had almost given her a bare spanking, he'd sounded so angry, she'd been sure she'd be badly bruised. The last time had been bad enough, if he'd gone through with her punishment, it would have been unbearable.
She ruefully rubbed her bottom, even though she hadn't been spanked, she still felt a little phantom pain from all the other times. She hadn't told the boys what had happened, by the time she'd been taken to the Med Bay for the night, she'd calmed down enough. Starscream had been a big help, he'd comforted her and explained why Megatron had reacted so badly.
It was a sad story and she felt very sorry for the large Decepticon. No wonder he could be such a grouch at times, he'd lost his wife...or mate as Starscream said. He'd apparently loved her very much and just couldn't bear to hear her name any more. Which was why no one dared to ask him if he was getting Bonded or having Sparklings.
She hoped she understood him a little better, though she did wish he could find someone for himself. It sounded like he really needed someone to make him happy again.
She suddenly chuckled, she couldn't believe she was thinking of match making and Megatron all on the same thought. It was such a silly thought; she could just picture Megatron holding a big bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates, trying to smile in a nice way.
Okay, that was a bit too much but she couldn't help herself, she wanted to focus on the positive rather than the negative. She glanced over at her friends, they were chatting with Motors the Minicon, and they'd already finished eating.
None of them had any idea what they'd be doing today; none of their guardians had come in for them yet. It wasn't late but normally something would have happened by now. Alexis hoped she could see Optimus again, although she was a little shamed of herself for forgetting her promise not to mention the forbidden subject of mates to Megatron.
She hated disappointing him but she didn't want to avoid him either.
"Hey, someone's coming," Carlos suddenly said, his head turning in the direction of the exit.
Alexis paused and listened, sure enough she could hear a heavy tread. She mentally sighed, she knew that heavy tread, it was Megatron. She hadn't seen him since he'd given her to Starscream and she wasn't sure how she'd react around him.
"You okay?" Rad asked, seeing her expression.
"Yeah," she said quickly. "It's nothing."
"If you're sure," he said just as Megatron entered with a smirk on his lips which never seemed to bode well for them.
"How are you my dears?" he asked, coming right over to them and gently stroking their heads in turn.
"Fine," Rad said with a shrug which was imitated by Carlos.
"Alexis?" Megatron asked his tone a little softer.
"I'm good thanks," she said quickly, he may have gone a little crazy the previous night but he had done his best to make it up to her.
He looked at her for a moment before nodding.
"I thought we would do something fun today," he told them and they stared at him in amazement.
"Really, you want to do something fun?" Carlos said in disbelief.
"Why yes," Megatron chuckled. "I have Prime, his Autobots are helpless and there are currently no Minicons activated. I believe we can take a little time off as it were."
The kids grimaced at the reminder that Optimus was a prisoner but there was nothing they could do for him. At least if Megatron was with them, he'd leave the Autobot leader alone. So Rad said bracingly.
"So what kind of thing do you want to do?"
The Decepticon leader just offered them a smirk and said. "You'll see."
He held out his hand and they climbed onto it, clinging tightly as he lifted them up. Without another word, he began walking as the kids tried to think of what he might be doing with them. There had been that time he'd given them space suits and allowed them to play outside on the moon surface, would it be something like that?
Sometimes he would have a bath with them and that was usually fun but somehow they didn't think it would be that. Megatron had made it sound like they were going to do something totally different today and they were rather excited at the thought of it.
They didn't see anyone in the corridors, not even a single Minicon as Megatron marched along. After spending so long in the Decepticon moon base, they knew it fairly well and quickly realised what room Megatron was heading for.
"We're going somewhere?" Alexis said excitedly as they neared the Warp Room.
"We are," Megatron agreed, smiling at their excitement.
"Where are we going?" Carlos cried, almost bouncing up and down on Megatron's large palm.
"You'll see," was the mysterious reply making them all groan.
"Come on man, you can tell us," begged Carlos as Megatron laughed.
"No, no, that would spoil the surprise," he told them, entering the room and going over to the Warp panel, typing in several commands. He then stepped onto the Warp platform, waiting for it to power up.
The kids held onto his fingers, breathlessly waiting where they would end up.
The Warp whined and they were whisked off the moon in a single moment. When they reappeared in their new location, they yelped and threw up their hands as a blinding light hit their eyes. They could hear Megatron chuckling and felt annoyed before they realised that warmth was playing across their skin.
"Where...where are we?" Alexis murmured, shielding her eyes as she squinted against bright sunlight.
"Dudes," Carlos gasped as he realised where they were. "We're on a desert island!"
"WHAT!?" the other two yelped, desperately shielding their eyes as they adjusted and they gazed at awe at where they were.
Almost pure white sand lay before them, only broken up glittering aqua Blue Ocean which was seemingly endless. The kids stared in delight before quickly looking eagerly about; they did indeed appear to be on an island. When they looked away from the sea and up the beach, they saw a wall of bright green and knew it was a luscious rainforest.
It clearly wasn't a tiny island they were on, the beach with its forest stretched out and curved away but it also appeared to be deserted. There was no sign of human habitation, no boats could be seen on the water and while there were some distance islands, there were no obvious indications that those were inhabited either. Megatron had essentially taken them to their own personal tropical island.
"I don't believe this," Alexis gasped, staring up at Megatron. "You've really taken us here?"
"I have," he said with a smile. "This is your own little island to play on for the day, my dears. No one will disturb us, this island is one of a cluster that is miles from the mainland and it is very quiet."
They stared at him, they really couldn't believe it. But Rad said.
"Guess it's a shame we're not really dressed for it."
Instead of frowning, Megatron chuckled.
"Ah but I've come prepared."
With his other hand, he brought forth from sub space several items which included their bathing costumes, new t-shirts and shorts, sandals and what looked like snorkels. Megatron had actually acquired everything they needed to enjoy a day out. Placing them on the ground, he offered them their new things and they eagerly grabbed them.
"Go on," he encouraged. "Have your fun, I'll just be there."
He gestured at some rocks where it would be possible for him to sit down.
There was a pause and then Carlos whooped.
"Last one in is a jellyfish!"
He went haring off for the tree line, probably to change out of his rather dirty jumpsuit. Laughing, Alexis and Rad copied his action and aimed for their own trees for some privacy. Megatron smiled as he sat down, he'd gotten this idea from trolling through human media when he'd see young humans having 'beach parties' and he figured that his pets would enjoy their own.
Soon enough, the children emerged from their changing areas dressed in their swimming outfits and headed straight for the sea. They shrieked with laughter as their feet hit the water, Carlos actually fell over with a loud splash in his rush to get faster. They were soon up to their waists and happily splashing about. This continued for a while until Rad attached his snorkel and goggles to his face and slammed it into the water, and soon enough the others copied him.
Megatron chuckled as he watched them, faces in the water as their snorkels bobbed about in the waves. Even though they hadn't been there long, he was feeling quite smug about the fact the kids would be very happy after this. He might even show off to Prime about this, which would show the Autobot leader that he could be a good master to his pets. Yes, he would enjoy that conversation.
Activating his comm., he called Demolisher on the moon base.
"Demolisher, what is the status of the base?"
"Everything is secure Megatron sir," Demolisher replied. "Do you have any orders?"
"Have someone research possible Minicon locations, I don't care who," Megatron commanded after a brief moment's thought. "And make sure everyone spends at least part of this cycle training and I want someone to check up on Prime at some point."
"Yes sir," Demolisher said respectfully.
"Very good, report to me if there is any trouble," Megatron ordered before disconnecting.
He glanced back over at the children; they were still swimming in the sea. Relaxing against the rock formation, he continued watching them, certain that all would be well.
Author's note. While the kids enjoy their little break, Sideways puts his plan into action. How does it all go? Find out next time, until then.