Thanks for the reviews everyone. I finally have chosen a name for Moondancer's new femme sparkling and I'm going to pick Aria. I want to thank XxlKairalxX for giving me the idea it's very beautiful and I think it suits her. I spent a lot of time on this chapter because I wasn't sure how I wanted this to go. You will see what I mean once you read it.
Darklight lay on the cold floor of the brig, her arms wrapped around Starscream's waist with her helm laying in his lap. Starscream softly strocked her helm gently and stared down at her for hours as he did so. Watching her recharge was very peaceful, something she did in her recharge just caught his optics and was very fantasying. Skyfire sat at the other end of the brig, watching as the two was close and held each other for comfort. He wished Darklight was with him right now, he wanted to comfort her, to hold her and to touch her. He missed her company very much. He knew very well if Starscream ever found out he was never going to forgive him, and maybe hate Darklight. But if it ever did come to that he would back up for her, it was the least he could do after what happened.
"She loves you very much you know"
Starscream looked up at Skyfire with a firm and glare look "What?"
"Darklight. She loves you"
"I know she does. You don't have to tell me something I already know"
"I'm just saying she deserves someone that is going to treat her like a femme, not a toy"
"You saying I don't treat her right?"
"No not at all-"
"Then what are you saying?"
"Alright. Forget it. I was just being nice"
"Well don't"
"Why do you hate me so much?"
Starscream looked back at him like he was joking "Why? You really want to know why?"
"I think I can guess"
But Starscream was going to answer anyway for him "You left the decepticon's and went straight to the autobot's. You betrayed me"
"I betrayed you? You joined sides that destroy and murder"
"That's insane I've never-" He stopped as he realised what he was about to say.
Skyfire stared at him waiting for him to finish but saw he just stopped "You've never what?"
He looked away from him with a sigh "Never mind"
Skyfire's optics then widen as he thought about it "You never killed anyone have you?"
He slowly shook his head "No. Never. I don't think I could anyway"
He gave a smile at him "Thank you"
"For what?"
"For not changing"
"The war changed everyone Skyfire, even you"
"I wasn't even around for most of it, I was frozen here remember?"
"What? Your blaming me you got stuck here?"
"I didn't say I was blaming you-"
"Then what!? If you have something to say, say it already"
"I-I don't know-"
"Just stop" Starscream didn't want to wake Darklight up "I loved you with all my spark back on cybertron, I really did. When I saw you again when we got you out of that ice my spark was lighten up after so many years, I thought you still felt the same why"
"I still do" Skyfire came a little closer to him, shifting himself over "There is a place in my spark for you and there always will be. What happened between us is in the past and your with Darklight now. All I can say is sorry, I don't know what else to do for you but I hope you will forgive me. I'm sorry Starscream"
He sighed and looked back down at Darklight, smiling as she snuggled closer to him and tighten her hold around him "Fine. Were good now"
"We are?"
"It's the least I can do"
"Thanks Starscream. You have no idea what this-"
"But when were in battle don't expect to get off easy. Were enemies and always will be. I'm just saying what happened is in the past and it's over now, so you can move on and I can as well. Get it?"
"Yeah" He sat back against the wall "I get it.
With that they were silent. None of them have realised what happened to Dancer, and were going to get the surprise of there life when they did found out.
In the medic bay Moondancer lay on the berth with Micro in her arms, hushing him softly and cooing gently. Micro suckled his thumb in his mouth and gurgled softly, looking up at his mother with wonder before purring softly as she kissed his helm. His ruby red optics scanning around the room with his different surroundings, and looking back at his sister who was siently recharging in the glass box next to them.
"That's your twin sister Micro. It won't be long before she is aloud out of there and the three of us can be together"
Micro reached his hand out the her but only touched the glass, letting out a uncomfortable groan as he couldn't get out her.
"It's alright sweetie" she whispered "Mumma's got ya"
Hook entered the medic room and wondered over to her, looking up from his data work he smiled seeing her holding her son and being close to her daughter.
"How are you feeling?"
"Alright thank you. But will be better when she comes out" She said as she placed her hand on the glass, wanting to hold her so badly.
"I know, when the week is over she should be able to come out. But only if she improves"
"She will. You'll see" She smiled before looking up at him 'Hook?"
"Yeah?"
"W-where's Darklight?"
Hook looked at her and sighed "Megatron has her in the brig. Along with Starscream and Skyfire"
"W-what?" She didn't understand why Skyfire was here as well or why they were in the brig.
"I think it's just punishment. Megatron plans on giving Starscream a second chance and Darklight has to wear the decepticon symbol or something. As for Skyfire I think he was just in the way to try and stop the other's from taking you and was bought here so Megatron might contact Optimus and trade him. If I knew more I would tell you"
"When can I see her?"
"Megatron is going to have a word with them later today so I think it will be soon"
"Ok"
Hook came over and sat on the berth next to her, holding in his hands the results of the test.
"Is that it?"
"It sure is. I went over it a few times just to make sure it was right. It's almost one hundred percent positive so there is no mistake"
"So" She was feeling nerves and felt her tanks twist as she was about to find out who the father was "Who's the father?"
Hook sighed and opened the data again to look over it "It's really unexpected"
W-what do you mean?"
Hook then showed her the results, letting her read it over so she would understand. She looked back at him not sure what he meant still.
"Both Soundwave and Bonecrusher are the father's"
This seemed to be very confusing for her "Y-you mean t-two different fathers?"
"That's right. Bonecrusher is the father of Micro and Soundwave is the father of your little femme"
"I-is that even possible?"
"It's possible but very rare. It sometimes happens like this"
"I-It can't be" SHe felt tears prick in her optics "T-they can't both be the father"
"I know it's hard to understand, but this is how it is"
She let out a sob and hugged Micro close to her "Primus must hate me"
"He doesn't hate you. Look on the bright side you have two beautiful sparkling's with you"
"Yeah" She let out a weak smile "There both perfect" She sighed "B-but still. Two father's? I'm having the worst bad luck ever"
"Listen. No matter what happens you will be there for them in there life and no one will take that away from you. I can promise you that"
She sniffed away the last tear and looked up at him with a soft smile "Thank you Hook"
"Listen" He sighed and stood up "Bonecrusher and Soundwave are both waiting outside of the room, I've told them already. They want to see you and the sparkling's. But I can tell them to come back later if that's what you want"
"Might as well be now. It's going to happen sooner or later"
"Very well. Who do you want to come in first?"
"You should let Bonecrusher in. He's the one that wanted to stay"
"Alright then"
Dancer sat up on the berth, supporting Micro in her arms more with the blanket wrapped around him more getting ready for the new company.
"Ready to meet you dad?" She spoke to Micro.
He only gurgled softly and stuck his hand in his mouth again making Dancer giggle softly.
Bonecrusher poked his head into the room before fully walking slowly towards Moondancer on the berth, he stared with wonder at the small bundle in his hands feeling like he had never seen something so small before, it's just been so long since there has been new life in there race.
"Hey" Dancer spoke to him.
"Hey" He gave a half smile "How are you feeling?"
"I'm alright, thank's for asking" She knew he was nerves so she had to be easy on him.
He was quiet as he came closer to the berth, looking down at the sparkling mech in her arms and finally giving a smile "He's..."
Dancer smiled "He's your son" She moved the blanket more out of the way so he could see him more.
Micro looked up at the new bot in front of him, staring with wide optics at the size of him but was curious as well.
"Do you want to hold him?"
He looked at her and back at Micro "I-I don't know how to hold him-"
"Your his father. You should" She didn't want him to be like this, she wanted him to do the job and be a father.
He was silent for a moment, staring at his sparkling before looking back at her "Alirhgt then"
She smiled and slowly handed him to bundle into his arms. She smirked seeing he didn't know how to hold him right and looked strange the way he did.
"Here let me help you" She sat up more and moved his arms around so he was holding him right, the sparkling's head was seated right and he looked good now.
"What do you think?"
"I-I..." Bonecrusher stared at the sparkling, his hand stroking his helm softly making him purr softly at the touch "He's cute" He half laughed.
"His name is Micro"
"Micro?" He repeated the name "Where did you get that name from?"
"O-oh it just popped in my head. Do you like the name?"
"I do. It suits him"
She smiled and watched as he continued to hold Micro, rubbing his small body and smirking hearing Micro gurgle and let out small chirps. He then stared the reach his hands out to his father.
"He knows your his dad"
"Yeah" He gently grabbed the hand "He's perfect"
Bonecrusher then sat on the berth next to her, looking like he had something to say to her but had trouble finding the right words.
"Is something wrong?" She asked.
"W-well...I wanted to talk" He looked up at her "About us"
"Oh" She knew this was coming sooner or later "W-well..."
"Do you still love me?"
She looked up at him with worried optics. She didn't know any more, there was nothing there for him. It was just an empty space which she knew he wasn't going to like.
"Dancer?"
She looked back at him and sighed "I-I don't know what to say"
"Then just say it. When you get out of here I want you to come back with me with our sparklings"
"B-but Soundwave is the father of my little femme, you know that"
He looked over and saw the poor little one in a glass box, breathing hard and struggling to survive.
"We can raise her as my own as well, Soundwave will be out of the picture and my friends will never let him near you or sparklings"
That was wrong. There may have been two different father's but she wanted both her sparkling's be to part of there life's, not cut them out "I can't do that"
"Why not?"
"It's wrong" She told him "I'm sorry but I'm not going to cut Soundwave out of her life that's just terrible"
He sighed "Then give me an answer"
She stared at him "I'm sorry. I don't love you"
He had a neutral face "You love Soundwave?"
"No" She shook her head "I'm going to tell him the same thing"
"So what are you going to do?"
"I'm not going to be with anyone, I think it's for the best. I'll have the help from Darklight and You and Soundwave are more then welcome to come and visit anytime you want. Also you may have your sparklings a few nights for the week if you like"
Bonecrusher seemed to think of this "So you won't take Micro away from me?"
"No way" She knew what she was saying "They need a father in there life as well, not just a mother"
Now he thought this was not a bad idea but wanted to know for sure "So this is what you want?"
"Yes it is. I hope you understand"
"I guess" He sighed "I-it's just that you said you loved me, and now your saying you don't"
"Deep down there is still a place for you" She held his hand with her own "You will always be a part of my life, but same with Soundwave. You two will be. I just can't be with anyone that's all, I'm not saying forever but for a while"
"So in the future something could happen between us?"
"We'll see"
He nodded and gave a small smile. Dancer was happy that went well, she was expecting worse but it had to be done. Now she had to do the same with Soundwave and he wasn't really the type of mech to give up.
Boncrusher continued to hold his son for a bit longer, before being told by Hook Soundwave wanted to see his daughter.
"I'll be back, alright?"
"Sure thing. Thank's for coming"
He then left and Dancer now waited for Soundwave.
"How did it go?" Hook asked.
"Better then I thought" She smiled placing her son in the crib next to her "Now just have to see with Soundwave"
"I'll send him in"
Dancer watched as he left and looked back at her daughter, who started to whimper softly and move her arms slowly. She was in pain, making her spark twist with pain seeing her like this. She hasn't yet online her optics so no one knew the colour of them but that didn't matter to her. She was going to be a beautiful femme.
Soundwave then came into the room, looking normal like before. Dancer looked up at him and gave a small smile, letting him know she was glad to have him here.
"Glad your alright" Soundwave sopke.
"It was unexpected, but it's over"
He came to a stop and looked over at the glass cube "Hook told me everything. May I see her?"
He was asking permission? He was the father why would he ask? Maybe he was just being nice and calm about this.
"Sure" She softly said.
He came around the berth and sat down next to Dancer, facing his daughter and looking down at her.
"Hook said if she keeps improving she will be fine. So far she is doing alright"
Since the sparkling wasn't aloud to hold her yet since she was too weak but were aloud to touch her, Soundwave slowly reached his hand inside and gently held the femme's hand with his own.
Soundwave examaned "She's a fighter"
"She is. She looks a lot like you as well"
Soundwave nodded with agreement. Besides the light blue armour and pink shading she had the same helm as him, her body shape was a lot like his own too. Though she looked like she had her mother's spark, she was a femme that didn't give up and most of all she was beautiful. The femme sparkling curled her tiny hand around Soundwave's finger and slowly moved to the side a little, optics still shut but with effort she reached her other hand around and grabbed onto his wrist. She held him softly before snuggling her tiny form into him, gathering his warmth and the feel of another.
"She's amazing" He said.
Dancer was speechless as she saw this, it was such a beautiful moment.
"Have you thought of any names?"
"Only for my son Micro. I have plenty for her but none of them are right for her"
"May I suggest one?"
She looked up at him a little surprised "Really?"
"Of coarse"
She smiled at him "Sure. What did you have on your mind?"
Soundwave looked back at his daughter and watched her for a bit, seeing her more calmer to be holding onto someone. He wanted a name that would suit her, a name that will brighten up her world and something to remember. It then hit him.
"How about Aria?"
dancer repeated the name in her mind, thinking it over and seeing how it sounded "Aria?"
"After my sister"
She looked back at him in shock. Sister? "I-I didn't know you have a sister"
"I did" He looked at her "Long ago"
"I'm so sorry Soundwave" It was a name to remember her by, a name to carry on in his life which she thought was a beautiful thing "I like the name Aria"
"So her name is Aria?"
"Sure. Little Aria, it's beautiful"
Dancer could see he was thrilled that she accepted it, she felt her spark glow with warmth as she did. It felt nice. Her daughter had a name now and it was perfect, she could now call her something besides little one or femme. Dancer then leaned forward towards Soundwave and the cube, slowly sitting right next to him and reaching her hand in as well with his. Soundwave watched as she did so. She touched Aria's side softly making her chirp with wonder at another feel.
"Come Aria" Soundwave spoke "Online your optics"
Dancer smiled and looked in at her "Aria. Mummy and daddy are here with you, your safe"
The tried to encourage her to move, to wake up, to see the world and keep fighting for her life. It was like she could hear the voices, feel the touch and felt the bond they had through her spark. Feeling all her pain starting to slowly slip away and be filled with warmth, comfort and life. She started to move her small legs, reaching her arms around her to grab onto her mother hand and her father's again. Soon she found them and let out a happy chirp with her success.
"That's it. Fight it" Soundwave whispered "Next step: Wake up"
And with that, with all her energy and effort she had bought to her, Aria online both her optics and stared at the strange figures in front of her. Both crystal blue, baby wide optics stared with wonder at them.
"Hey beautiful" Dancer smiled "Your safe with us"
"Our beautiful Aria"
He didn't say his, he said ours.
Aria snuggled into her parents touch, chirping softly and moving more then she did now to get closer to them.
"Thank you"
Soundwave looked at her "For what?"
"For being here. Helping Aria to survive"
"You helped" He leaned closer to her "She fought for us"
She nodded with agreement and sat back on the berth, moving her hand away from Aria so she could have a talk with Soundwave "Can we talk?"
"Affirmative"
The two moved more onto the berth and Soundwave waited for what she had to say.
"I want to talk about us"
"Same"
"Really?"
"Yes but you first"
"Alright then" She sighed "I think it's best if we just stay as...friends"
"Friends?"
"Yeah" She tried to explain "Your more then welcome to see Aria and you can have her any night you want. I just can't be with anyone right now"
"Where will you stay?"
"I'll be with in the seekers quarters, in my room. I'll have the help from Darklight as well so I won't be on my own. But like I said you and Bonecrusher will have to accept that I don't want either of you, do you understand?"
"I understand"
She was surprised with this "Thank you. Now, was there something you want to say?'
He nodded "I love you Moondancer and I always will, I won't give up on you"
"S-soundwave I-"
"Please listen. I want you to come live with me when Hook lets you go, I want us to be together and we will raise the sparkling's together. Rumble and Frenzy have set up the sparklling's room already and everything is put in place"
"Soundwave. It sounds like you went through a lot of effort, but I'm sorry I can't. It's for the best"
"For who?"
"For me"
"At least think about it"
"Soundwave-"
"Please"
She looked back at him with a sigh "Alright"
"Thank you. I should go, I'll check on you tomorrow"
With that gone he leaned forward and softly nuzzled her helm before standing and leaving the room. Dancer was left with a lot of her mind, but right now all she did was reach her hand in again with Aria and held her hand with her own. That's all she could do for now.
Hope you all liked it. Please review and thanks for reading.
Next Chapter: Darklight, Starscream and Skyfire have a chat with Megatron but he has a punishment for Darklight that will destroy her spark. Warning there is a death in next chapter.