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"I'm what?!" I felt panic rise in me.

"Pregnant," Ratchet stated simply. "You and Optimus are having a Sparkling."

"T-This is some sort of prank, right?" I asked desperately. "I'm not really pregnant, right? Ratchet?"

Ratchet gave me a look. Transforming back into the rescue Hummer, he activated the Holoform. Pulling up a smaller version of what his true form would use, a holographic screen came up and showed a diagram of my body.

"My scan put your data on my database," he explained. Pressing some buttons on a keyboard, it showed the inside of my body, a small light was shining inside me. A very small light. "If you see right there, that's an immature Spark," Ratchet said. "It is growing at a rate that is faster than a human child; it isn't developing too quickly, but it is causing a strain on your body."

"How is this even possible?" I asked shakily.

"I designed the Holoforms to be similar to that of a real human body," Ratchet explained. "The only difference is the Energon for blood and a smaller version of our Sparks in place of a heart. I would imagine any intimate moments between you and Optimus were just like a regular human male's."

I felt lightheaded. I knew I wanted kids one day, I knew I wanted kids with Optimus if it were possible, but now that it was actually happening, I didn't know what to think. I swallowed thickly.

"So, is this going to be like a regular human pregnancy?" I asked. "You know, having the baby after nine months and everything?"

"From my calculations, this pregnancy will last nine months, but you must be very careful," Ratchet warned. "This has never happened before. A Cybertronian has never had a Sparkling with another race before. I will have to watch you carefully. I fear that the farther this progresses, the more your body will strain to maintain life for the Sparkling and keep you in good health."

"I'll get sick?" I asked.

"Not now," Ratchet said. "But you might later on."

"I was getting migraines and I would feel like throwing up," I said uncertainly. "Was that because of...?"

"The Sparkling? Very well might have been," Ratchet said.

"What about my nosebleed?"

"Your body's way of relieving pressure," Ratchet said.

"What will happen once I go into labor?" I felt a knot of dread in my stomach; I placed a hand gently over my stomach, trying to comprehend what was being told to me.

"I don't know," Ratchet said. "I believe the Sparkling will be more human in appearance, naturally. But it all depends on how big the Sparkling develops and how quickly, as well."

I looked down at my stomach. There was a little creature growing in me. A Sparkling; a baby; a hybrid. I frowned. I looked up at the diagram; the little light...that was growing in me. That little light could potentially put my life in danger. I didn't believe in abortion, so I knew for certain I would be keeping the baby.

"Thank you, Ratchet," I said.

The medical officer's Holoform looked at me carefully. "Remember what I told you, Desirée; be careful. Any added stress put onto your body in this condition is harmful. You could have a miscarriage, as your race calls it, and your life could be in danger."

"I will," I said.


After leaving the med bay, I felt numb. I felt excited, scared, nervous, confused...I saw everyone huddled together, talking amongst themselves. When they saw me leave the med bay, they rushed over.

"What's wrong?" Mikaela asked.

"Um, I need to talk to Optimus," I said nervously. "In private."

I saw the Prime's Holoform look at me in a worried surprise. He followed me to a more secluded area of the base; I could feel everyone's eyes following us.

"Ratchet said I'm pregnant," I said quietly.

Optimus's eyes widened. He looked to my stomach then back at me.

"Pregnant?" he asked shakily.

"He did a scan and he said I have a Spark in my..." I pointed to my stomach and looked at him worriedly. "He said it's an immature Spark but it'll cause a lot of strain on my body."

Optimus cradled my face in his large hands. "We're going to be creators," he murmured. I saw his face light up. He gave me a chaste kiss before gently embracing me.

"Optimus," I looked up at him. "Ratchet said this pregnancy is high-risk. I can get sick later on in the pregnancy; I can't stress; this baby could cause a lot of problems to my health."

"Desirée, I will make sure nothing happens," he rumbled. "I will care for you; I will make sure you're comfortable and the Sparkling develops healthy."

"It's growing quicker than a human baby would," I said grimly. "This pregnancy is very delicate."

"Then we will make sure you don't do anything," Optimus rumbled protectively.


Everyone was surprised when we told them the news. They were happy for us, but the stunned silence let Optimus and I knew they weren't expecting this. I was led by Optimus to my barrack; I sat down carefully on the edge of my bed, Optimus sitting next to me. His arm was gently wrapped around my shoulders, holding me close to his side.

"Have you ever wanted kids?" I asked.

"Maybe," he rumbled. "If I found the right femme, Sparkbound with her, I would consider having Sparklings with her."

"We're not Sparkbound," I said with a humorless chuckle. "I doubt it's possible for me to Sparkbond; I have a heart, not a Spark."

"We have a Sparkling developing in you; and you're doubting the possibility of Sparkbonding?" Optimus chuckled deeply. "You have proven to be quite an amazing femme. I believe, with you, anything is possible."

"I'm just saying that I'm human," I said. "I might be having your baby, but I don't know just how effective a Sparkbond could be."

Optimus kissed my temple. "When you are ready, we should try. I believe it will work."

I smiled, leaning into his embrace. "You're such an optimist."

He gave a rumbling chuckle. "Thank you."


QUICKY A/N:

WHAT DO YOU SAY? DESIRÉE IS PREGNANT AND OPTIMUS TOOK IT WELL! THE PREGNANCY SEEMS TO BE QUITE THE CHALLENGE, DOESN'T IT?

I OWN NOTHING OF TRANSFORMERS; ONLY DESIRÉE, THE BABY, AND FILLERS!

YOURS TRULY,

~SMITHY