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Orion soon found himself rousing. He wasn't exactly sure where he was, and he was a bit scared. He could feel tubes and lines on him and going into him. He didn't want to panic if that foul bot was still around, and so he tried to remain still. His slight tremors gave him away, though. "Relax, kid. You'll be okay and you are safe" came a gruff voice. Orion's optics soon widened in panic as he looked around to try and find the voice. The medic soon came over. "You're in the med bay, son." Orion looked and saw Ratchet. "I'll comm your parents and let them know you're awake." And soon Ratchet headed out to comm Megatron and Optimus.
Shortly after the medic left that area, Starshooter came running in, just managing to miss knocking over Ratchet. Ratchet let it slide -this time. "Love?" Starshooter asked as he approached Orion, unsureif Orion knew about the bond. Orion saw his friend and smiled. Orion couldn't talk just yet, but he could move and so he reached out for Starshooter's hand. Starshooter grabbed the offered hand and rubbed it softly. Orion was a little puzzled but allowed Starshooter to continue. Starshooter noticed the puzzled look. Starshooter sighed. "In hopes to help save you, our sparks became bonded. I…I hope you aren't mad at me. I…I didn't want to lose you."
Orion processed what the other bot had said. And slowly and carefully, Orion lifted Starshooter's lowered helm. And once Orion lifted it, all Starshooter could see was a warm, loving smile on Orion's faceplates. Then, Starshooter felt love pulse carefully through the bond. Starshooter quickly realized what that meant – Orion had accepted the bond. Starshooter smiled and pulsed love back. Both seemed lost in each other's optics until a cough was heard at the door.
"Forgive us for butting in, but would it be ok for us to see our son?" Optimus carefully asked, his mate Megatron right behind Optimus.
Starshooter moved slightly to the side. "Of course, I'm sure he would love to see you" Starshooter replied, allowing Optimus and Megatron to come close to the med bay berth. "He can't speak just yet, but he is glad that you came."
Optimus and Megatron smiled. "We love you son, both of you" Optimus stated as he hugged Starshooter while resting a hand gently on top of Orion's hand. Both young bots smiled. They had been shown love and acceptance. Megatron joined in the hug and such. It meant the world to the young bots, and it showed.
"I hate to ruin the moment, but you really should leave so he can rest" Ratchet stated, ruining the moment.
"Fine, we will leave, hatchet, but Starshooter is going to stay longer. And if you prevent that I will tell hook about your hook up with wheeljack long ago" Optimus stated, standing firm for the nervous young mech.
"Fine…fine" Ratchet stated and headed off. He didn't want anyone else to know about that hook up. Optimus and Megatron soon left, leaving the two young bonded mechs. Both just savored this time to be alone. Neither yet aware that the bond that had saved Orion had also sparked Starshooter, but right now, neither cared.