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As Starshooter headed for his home and Megatron headed for his home, Optimus was impatiently waiting for his mate to come home. Megatron had prevented Optimus from coming due to all the sparklings that needed care. Optimus didn't like being left in the dark, but he knew Megatron would explain everything in detail when he arrived home. In fact, Optimus expected it.
Soon, Megatron arrived home, but he didn't get the greeting he was hoping for. "So tell me what the hell has been going on, Megatron?" Optimus asked, obviously upset about being left in the dark about the whole episode.
Megatron sighed. He had hoped Optimus would have been in a better mood, but Megatron also understood why Optimus was not happy. This had to deal with their son. "I didn't want you to worry, my love. That and we have so many sparklings here who need you" megatron said, hoping to calm down his mate.
"Orion is my son too" Optimus replied, the use of the word "my" in front of son showing how hurt the red and blue bot was.
Megatron sighed again. "I'm sorry, love. I didn't want you hurt, too, as Dreadwing was a deadly bot when he was a con. He never changed. I had to offline him to save our son. I…I couldn't go on if he killed you in the process of trying to save our son." Megatron then hung his helm, hoping Optimus would forgive the older bot.
When Optimus heard what Megatron had said, Optimus had originally wanted to be mad and lash out, but when Optimus really listened, he realized his mate was trying not only to protect and save their son, but also protect and save Optimus and the rest of Megatron's family. Optimus then softened his facial features and voice. "I'm sorry, too, my love. I didn't even think about the fact that you were not only trying to rescue our son, but also keep the rest of us safe" Optimus replied warmly, no anger in his voice or tone, only warm, love, and sorrow.
Megatron heard the change in tone I. His mate's voice and looked to his mate. Optimus stood there with his arms open, offering a hug to the old leader. Megatron slowly smiled and then headed to his mate. The pair embraced tightly, both realizing what they almost lost in this whole fiasco. They hugged for a bit longer before Optimus broke the hug. "How… is our son?" Optimus asked, desperately needing to know.
"The medic has done all he can, it's up to Orion….and Starshooter now" Megatron answered honestly.
"Why Starshooter?" Optimus asked, having a gut feeling. He had had the feeling when Optimus first met Starshooter, and now the feeling felt stronger.
"Because I think while I was still talking to the medic about our son's medical condition…I think Starshooter sparkbonded with our son" Megatron revealed. Optimus nodded. He snuggled into his mate. They both hoped Orion would pull through this, but only time would tell.