A/N: I had updated this on all other websites but this one. I thought I did, but guess I didn't.

Optimus girl (guest): I was thinking of this chapter. This is the one you find out how much Sentinel paid Lockdown.

Main pairings:

OptimusxMegatron

Child(s):

Ultra MagnusxAlpha Trion

Child(s): Sentinel, Optimus

One-sided OptimusxElita One

SentinelxElita One

Child(s):

RatchetxArcee

Child(s): First Aid

SkyfirexStarscream

Child(s):

JazzxProwl

Child(s):

BlurrxLongarm/Shockwave

Child(s):

StrikaxLugnut

Child(s):

BlitzwingxBumblebee

Child(s):

First AidxWheeljack

Child(s):

Warnings: past abuse, past forced interfacing, mentions of interfacing, fluff, kissing, cuddles, cuteness, mpreg, disease, illness, possible death of main character, rumors of war, Sentinel is a huge jerk, courting, bonding, birth, pain, sadness, tragedy, crying, tissue warnings, anything else I can't think of.


"You got what you wanted," Lockdown said, hiding his emotions.

"Yes, I did. Good job Lockdown," said Sentinel, pulling a chip out of his subspace. "As agreed, 5 million shanix for your work."

Lockdown took the chip and got up, leaving be he attacked the Prince. Sentinel turned to the window, feeling strange. Memories he had forgotten surfaced.

~~~flashback

"Sentinel, you can come in now," Ultra Magnus said, leading his son into the room. He picked up the young mech, holding him near the berth.

In Alpha Trion's arms laid a small red and blue sparkling. Sentinel stared in wonder. Alpha Trion shifted the sparkling as he looked at his first sparked son.

"This is your brother, Optimus Prime," Alpha introduced.

"He's so small carrier," said Sentinel. He reached out lightly touched his helm. "Optimus."

"Sentinel, I need you to do something very important for me. Protect your little brother," Ultra Magnus said.

"I will sire. I promise," Sentinel said. "But why?"

"Optimus is younger than you and... Sentinel, I fear your carrier and I won't have long in this world. There will be a day we will be one with the Allspark, and Optimus will need you to be there for him," Ultra Magnus explained. Sentinel's optics glistened with tears.

"Don't die. Please sire, I don't want to lose you or carrier," he whimpered, hoping onto his sire tightly.

"We still have time my son," Alpha reassured.

~~~000

"Sentinel, slow down," Optimus cried, running after his brother. "You're too fast."

The youngest tripped and fell. Sentinel turned back, running to his brother and helping him to sit up

"Optimus, are you all right?" Sentinel asked, scanning his brother.

"I'm fine brother," said Optimus, hugging his brother. "I love you Sentinel."

"I love you too Optimus," said Sentinel.

~~~000

"Come on lads, it's time for recharge," Kup said.

The two continued to run around, laughing and playing. Kup rolled his optics with a smile at the two younglings. he got an idea and reached into his subspace, pulling out two rust sticks.

"I guess they don't want rust before recharge," Kup said with a shrug. Both stopped and ran up to their berths and climbed in. The old mech gave the Primes their treats.

"Tell us a story please Kup," Optimus begged cutely.

"All right," Kup said, pulling up a chair. "The night was quiet in the Kingdom of Iacon..."

~~~000

"Both of you stay here and hide," Ultra Magnus said, putting his sons down. "I'll come back for you when it is cle-AH!"

Two arms snaked around Ultra Magnus, a long dagger being embedded into his abdomen. Sentinel pushed his brother back into the shadows, covering them both with a dark cloth and prayed the assassin didn't find them. He peaked out, watching what was happening

Ultra Magnus pushed the unknown mech back, ignoring the dagger deep within him. The mech fought well, but Sentinel could never forget that crazed look in those yellow optics. The King collapsed, the mech above him.

Three gun shots rang out, the assassin falling over dead. Sentinel could see Kup run in, gun smoking. He turned back to Optimus, who had his optics shut tightly in fear.

"Sentinel, I'm scared," Optimus admitted. "My spark hurts."

"I know Optimus," Sentinel said, hiding his own fear. "Kup is here. It's safe now."

The two crawled out, running to Kup. Optimus cried as he saw his sire covered in energon. Ratchet came in, scanning the King, who reached out to his sons.

"Sire..."

"Shh... shh... I'm right here. It is all right," Ultra Magnus said, coughing lightly, energon leaking from his mouth. "Stay with Kup."

"He will be just fine. Dumb slagger is too stubborn to let a little wound like this get to him," Ratchet said, smiling and joking. "Could never stay way from danger, could you old friend?"

"It is more of the danger finds me," Magnus laughed.

~~~end flashback

Sentinel shut those memories out. He didn't need those weak moments. He had now and the future as ruler of Iacon to worry about.

~~~000

Megatron told Blitzwing and Shockwave he was heading back to Kaon. The triple changer knew why. Megatron transformed and flew back to his Kingdom. His thoughts went to his sire. He loved his sire, but loathed him at the same time. His sire allowed many things to slide pass.

~~~flashback

"Useless brat!"

Megatron grunted as his teacher backhanded him hard. He fell to the ground.

"Weak! Disappointment! A disgrace to the Royal line!"

Megatron fought back the tears. He screamed and kicked at his teacher when the mech grabbed him, flipping him onto his front, pulling his aft in the air.

"I'll teach you a lesson you will NEVER forget!"

Megatron clawed at the ground, feeling his panel forced open. There was nothing he could do against this mech. He cried for his sire, for anyone to help him. He just retreated into his mind, trying not to feel this act his teacher, Blackdrop, was doing to him. When the dark mech finished, Megatron laid shivering, curled up and sore.

"Megatron!"

The young Prince looked to see Strika and Lugnut come to his side. The large femme cursed and vowed to get the one responsible. Lugnut picked up the Prince, heading to Hook to get fixed before reporting it to the King. Megatron could hear his sire telling Lugnut it didn't matter, like he didn't matter. Strika remained with him, calling Blitzwing to her side to help guard the Prince.

"Megatron... I need to know, who did this to you?" Strika asked.

"Blackdrop," Megatron whispered, falling unconscious.

~~~end flashback

Megatron found out that Lugnut and Strika shredded the mech apart. He was grateful for their help and staying by his side. The King landed in the garden of his palace, heading straight for the medibay nearby. He saw Strika lightly stroking Optimus' helm like a carrier would.

"How is he doing?" Megatron asked.

"Fine," said Strika.

"No one knows but us that he is alive. I want to keep it that way in case another tries to take his life," said Megatron, coming to Optimus' side and sitting next to him.

"You love him, don't you?" Strika asked.

"Yes, I do," said Megatron. He turned his attention to the young mech when he heard a small moan. "Optimus?"

"Megatron?" Optimus onlined his optics, surprised to see the King and a large femme. "Where..."

"Kaon. Any longer and you wouldn't be with us. The only thing is, Lockdown is protecting you. All but few know you are alive, which is good. Another attempt can be made," said Megatron.

"Ah, the young Prince is awake. Here is some medical grade," said Hook, passing a small cube over. "I've added nutrients to it for the sparklings."

"Sparklings?" Optimus asked.

"Yes, you're sparked with twins," said Hook. "Did you not... oh. You don't know."

"Leave us," Megatron said. The two left, leaving them alone. "Optimus?"

"Sparked," he said, a servo drifting to his chest. "I... Megatron..."

"It is all right Optimus. I know they are mine. And I will help you raise them to be strong," said Megatron, bending down to kiss Optimus. "Optimus Prime, if you will do me the honors, will you become my sparkmate?"

"Yes," Optimus said. "I love you Megatron."

"I love you too Optimus," Megatron said, picking the Prince up and leaving to his berthroom, looking over at Strika and Hook with a nod, silently telling them where he was going.