A/N: Been so long for this one. And I finally have ideas on what to do with this one. Hurray! Also, there will be a time skip in this chapter. And next chapter will be the last one.

Bumblebee/com. link/video/dream/flashbacks/lyrics/thoughts

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Main Parings:

ex MegatronxTerminus

Child(s): Smokescreen

RatchetxMegatron

Child(s): Hot Rod (claimed by Megaron), Sunstreaker (adopted), Sideswipe (adopted), Nightwake, Dawn, Shadedal

Knock OutxBreakdown

Child(s): Tracks

OptimusxUltra Magnus

Child(s): Moonracer

StarscreamxArcee

Child(s):

BulkheadxWheeljack

Child(s): Spark

BumblebeexSmokescreen

Child(s):

forced ShockblastxRatchet

Child(s): Hot Rod

SkywarpxWolf

Child(s): Skystreaker, Skycracker,

Warnings: Violence, blood, some gore (maybe), fluff, sparking, kissing, mechs (and femme)changing, mentions of interfacing and rape, sadness, depression, and anything else I forgot. It will get darker in this chapter during dreams/memories with the High Council. Warning you now.

Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro. I only own my characters. Nor do I own the songs used. Michelle Thornboy owns Skystreaker, Skycracker, and Wolf. I am just using them to help along the story.

~~~2 months later

Ratchet groaned as he got up from his berth. He had stayed up late again and finally went to recharge early that morning. Now it was mid-morning and the medic was up already. Recharging hadn't been easy without his mate. The ghostly feeling of being held during recharge faded away from the medic.

"Megatron," Ratchet whispered, missing the mech dearly. His tanks rumbled, demanding for fuel. "I guess I better go fuel."

The medic got up, going to the rec room for a cube. He was the only one, given he was the last one awake. No doubt the others were off on patrol. Optimus would be resting, or at least should be and Magnus was out doing Primus knows what.

Ratchet drank the energon, his mind going somewhere else. It hadn't hit him that he had already drank five cubes before he was satisfied. Looking down at the empty cubes, Ratchet was shocked. Why had he drank so much? Taking out a portable scanner, the medic pointed it at himself and pressed the button. The machine beeped softly three times when it finished. The medic looked at the screen.

Ratchet clenched his servos together. He was sparked again. Triplets this time. He didn't notice until he realized how much energon he was consuming. He was about half way through the carrying term. The medic sighed, going to the medibay and placing some more armor on his abdomen, protecting his gestation chamber where the sparklings grew. He would have to tell Megatron when he got the chance to. And he definitely needed to keep this from the others. He couldn't tell them that he was sparked. But what would happen when they arrived? He would worry about that when the time came. The only ones he trusted with this knowledge was his sons. Maybe he would have them in secret before handing them over to Megatron to raise.

"Ratchet?" the medic jumped, looking over his shoulder to see Optimus there, looking tons better. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine Optimus," said Ratchet.

"You do not appear fine. You are shaken by something. What happened?" Optimus asked, bending down to his level.

"Nothing that you have to worry about old friend. Just stress," said Ratchet. "I'll be fine."

"Very well then," said Optimus, feeling a bit hurt that Ratchet still wouldn't tell him the truth.

~~~000

Megatron grinned as he saw Ratchet's face appear on the screen in his personal quarters.

"Ratchet. It is good to see you again," said Megatron.

"The same to you. I have something very important to tell you."

"What is it love?" Megatron asked.

"I'm sparked with triplets."

Megatron froze at the news, processing it. His mate was sparked? They would have creations of their own? A large smile split across his face, excitement flooding the bond.

"I can't believe it. You're sparked! We're going to have creations Ratchet!" Megatron cheered, so happy. "Primus, I love you so much!"

"I love you as well. I'll have them in secret before passing them to you for now. Once the war is over, we will be together for good, us and all of our creations."

"That sounds wonderful my dear. I look forward to it," said Megatron.

~~~a few months later

The alarm blared loudly in the base. The mechs and femmes gathered, wondering what was going on. The twins, having returned a month ago, silenced them.

"There's a relic and energon," said Sideswipe.

"Autobots, prepare to head out," said Optimus. "Ratchet, bring your medical kit. We will need you as well."

Ratchet was surprised and worried. He nodded, going to the medibay. When he was there, he placed a servo over his gestation chamber.

"Don't worry little ones. I'll keep you safe," Ratchet whispered. As much as he didn't want to go, he had to if he was to keep this secret. The medic grabbed the kit and headed back for the others. "All set Optimus."

"Good. Autobots, roll out," Optimus commanded, the groundbridge opening up.

The others went through, prepared for the upcoming fight that was bound to happen.

~~~000

Ratchet ducked as stray shots went all over the place. The battle became really heated. The medic finished patching up Smokescreen, the Twins guarding him. Ratchet felt a sharp kick and pain in his abdomen, cursing slightly.

"Carrier? What's wrong?" Sideswipe asked.

"Time," was all Ratchet said.

"We need to get you out of here," Sunstreaker said.

Megatron looked to see his mate, feeling his pain. He had also spotted Ultra Magnus aiming at the medic, intending to kill him.

"NO! Ratchet!"

Megatron sprinted as fast as he could, taking the powerful blast to the chest. He gasped, optics flickering dangerously. The ex-gladiator looked down, seeing the hole in his chest that exposed his very life force. His frame shook, the warlord falling to his knees.

"SIRE!"

"Megatron!"

"Lord Megatron!"

Ratchet went to Megatron's side, steadying him. He scanned the area, spotting a cave. He ignored his own pain, dragging the silver mech into the safety of the cave without being seen. The Twins and Smokescreen watched for anymore danger, optics flaring dangerously in pure anger. The battle continued.

Ratchet laid Megatron against a large rock. Even with his smaller frame, he still managed to drag his larger mate to safety. Megatron groaned, pain radiating from his chest. He knew he wouldn't live, and he was sure Ratchet knew that as well. Ratchet moaned, a servo going to his abdomen. Megatron sensed the distress.

"I'm here love," he said, touching his mate.

"And soon these three will be too," Ratchet said.

"Will you be able to handle it?" Megatron asked, concerned.

"I should be able to. Hopefully," Ratchet said.

Megatron pulled Ratchet to his side, having the medic lean against him. Ratchet got comfortable, knowing that it wouldn't be long before the triplets came. Pain rippled through his frame. Megatron held his mate the best he could, trying to send comfort, but he felt so weak from the wound and energon loss. But the dying warlord still held on. He had to, for his mate and sparklings. Even if his spark would go out, he needed to be there for Ratchet as the triplets entered the world.

~~~000

"Autobots, retreat," Optimus called, having seized the relic as well as energon.

"Where's Ratchet?" Wheeljack asked, looking around.

"I didn't see him," said Arcee.

"He was off last we saw," Sunstreaker said. "I was with Sides and Smokey too."

"It is possible the Decepticons may have gotten to him," said Optimus. He didn't want to leave, not without Ratchet, but their wounds needed to be attended to fast. "Back to base. We will find Ratchet once more."

The Autobot groundbridge opened up, leaving the defeated Decepticons behind.

"Where is Lord Megatron and Ratchet?" Starscream asked. Soundwave pointed to the cave, having seen them head into it. They must have been deep within so the rock blocked their signals. "Decepticons, retreat back to the cave."

The vehicons and eradicons helped each other. No one died in the battle, yet there was many injuries to attend to.

~~~000

Ratchet looked down at the three sparklings laying on the ground. It was one of the quickest deliveries he had ever been in, much less be the one delivering. He felt exhausted, but knew Megatron held on long enough to see his children. Two mechs and a femme. Ratchet leaned against the larger frame more. Megatron pulled him up so he straddled him, the medic's helm resting on his chest, avoiding the wound. The medic listened to the spark beat slowly, knowing it was fading away and that there was nothing he could do to save him.

"I love you Megatron. So much," Ratchet said, servos gripping the metal tightly.

"I love you too Ratchet, as well as our creations," Megatron whispered, voice rough and systems struggling. He pet the medic's helm, feeling him. "Stay strong for me Ratchet."

"I-I'll try," the medic said, crying now.

"Do not cry. I s-shall always be with you," Megatron said, pulling his mate into a kiss. "I love you, my dear Ratchet."

"I love you too, Megatron," the medic said, watching as the spark flickered before going out. He cried, burying his face in Megatron's neck.

He faintly heard the other Decepticons coming in. Knock Out went straight to his fellow medic, picking up the sparklings. He handed the femme to Starscream, one of the mechs to Soundwave, and the other to Steve to be kept warm. He placed a servo on Ratchet's back, knowing full well that their leader was dead. He pulled the older mech to him, comforting.

"I'm so sorry Ratchet," the red mech said.

"Take me home," Ratchet requested.

"Soundwave, open the groundbridge please," Starscream said.

"Breakdown, you and a few vehicons that aren't injured take his frame to the back room in the medibay. We can take care of him later. Bring the sparklings too," said Knock Out. "Let's go home Ratch. I'm sure Hot Rod would love to see you."

Ratchet nodded, feeling empty. He followed Knock Out into the groundbridge, taking him to the Nemesis. So many shared memories there. The medic broke down again when he left to his shared berthroom, laying on the berth. He just wanted to be alone right now.

~~~000

"Do you think he's really dead?" Smokescreen asked his adopted brothers.

"Yeah, strong possibility. There's a small chance his spark could still be there because of the Dark energon," Sunstreaker said.

"Do we tell the others now?" Sideswipe asked.

"I think we should wait for carrier. Give him some time to mourn if sire truly is gone," said Sideswipe. "I'll send him a message, telling him it is time to tell. It can bring the war to an end. I'm sure Starscream will meet with Prime to talk peace."

~~~a few days later

Ratchet bounced Hot Rod in his arms, looking at his new creations. The eldest mechling was Nightwake. The middle one, the femme, was named Dawn. Finally, the third sparkling was named Shadedal. Each one had features from their sire, but had a magenta optics. Well, Nightwake had green optics, but the other two were magenta. Nightwake was almost a pure black with some white and purple highlights on his servos and legs. Dawn was orange and silver with some white on her. Shadedal was silver with purple and white highlights.

"Sparklings," Hot Rod said, pointing to his siblings.

"Yes, these are your brothers and sister," said Ratchet.

"Ratchet, I need to talk to you," said Starscream.

"Okay," Ratchet said, putting Hot Rod down next to his siblings. "Stay here Hot Rod. Carrier will be back."

The two went out of the room and into the hall. Starscream looked sympathetic to the medic.

"Ratchet, I know you wish not to face your team, but it is time. I have sent a message to Optimus to meet on neutral grounds to talk about peace. I don't want your creations growing up in war," said Starscream. "I would like if you accompanied me. I will be there with you along with Knock Out, Breakdown, and Soundwave to discuss the peace. I have requested all Autobots be there as well."

"You're right. We can't hide this anymore," said Ratchet.

"I have the terms Megatron created a while ago. He had already planned to talk to Optimus about a peace treaty," said Starscream. "We are leaving in an Earth hour."

"Thank you. I will be ready by then," said Ratchet.

~~~000

The medic grew nervous, seeing his team there. Smokescreen and the Twins went to his side to help show support. Ratchet had Hot Rod and the new sparklings with him as well. The Autobots were surprised to see the sparklings and youngling as well as Ratchet unharmed.

"Ratchet," Optimus said. "What is going on?"

"Optimus... I wish to tell you I have committed treason. Megatron was my sparkmate and these are his creations," said Ratchet, looking away in shame. He had started to cry. "I'm sorry old friend. I wanted so badly to tell you, but I couldn't. I was... too afraid to. I didn't want to lose any of you."

"It is okay Ratch," Bulkhead said.

"Yeah. We still accept ya," Wheeljack agreed.

Ratchet looked up in surprise. He could see that they truly did still accept him, even after he fraternized with the enemy. Well, Magnus didn't seem pleased, but the others were accepting. Even Optimus.

"I am glad you finally told me," said Optimus. He turned to Starscream. "Now then, you wish to make a peace treaty Starscream?"

"Yes. Megatron left some terms on this datapad for it. He had already thought of doing a peace treaty to end this war. He has... had a family to protect," said Starscream, passing the datapad to the Prime. "Please look these over, add your own terms, and we can come to an agreement."

Optimus nodded, looking it over.

"Then I will announce this war to an end," said Optimus, shaking servos with Starscream. "The two of us will discuss the treaty Megatron has made and make plans to restore our planet."

"Thank you Optimus," said Starscream.

Optimus nodded. He headed over to Ratchet, kneeling down and embracing him.

"Thank you for telling me," said Optimus. "I will halp ensure your creations will remain safe and happy."

"Thank you Optimus," Ratchet said, hugging his friend as well. While the hole in his spark remained, Ratchet knew his creations won't have to grow up in war anymore. The medic looked to Soundwave, Starscream, and Knock Out, nodding before looking to Magnus. "Ultra Magnus, we have a way to get rid of those codes the Council put into you. It is time to free you of that."

Ultra Magnus was surprised, but nodded. He can finally be with his mate and not under those influences anymore. It truly was a time of peace now.