Its been a while. I know and I'm sorry.
College. Assignments. Writer's block's been stopping me from updating.
So here's some fluff to make up for it!
I'm not good with Cybertronian time, so sorry if it's off..
Anyways... PARTY TIME! :D
It had been 3 days since the incident, and Bumblebee still wouldn't talk to Ratchet. No matter how many times he apologized the Scout was having none of it. Bee would still interact with Comet of course, he'd never shut him out. But even when Ratchet walked into a room Bumblebee walked out.
Ratchet was sat in the medical bay, with Comet sat in his lap happily playing with Floofers. Since the accident, the medic had barely let his sparkling out of his sight. Not even a room away alone. Optimus was doing his best to gently encourage Bee to make up with Ratchet. Them fighting certainty wasn't good for Comet.
Setting Comet on the medical berth gently and began to give him a routine check-up. He'd been doing this every couple of weeks since the sparkling had been found, just to be safe. But after the Synth-En accident Ratchet deemed it even more vital. Comet was at the age when small problems, left untreated, could become major issues.
Comet was actually a very good patient, unlike the time when he got sick with Sparkling Fever. He sat still when his Sire instructed him too and didn't complain much. The medic was thankful for that as it meant the process could be over sooner. Ratchet scanned little Comet to check his sparkling's levels, and to check for viruses. Everything seemed normal there:
Scan results:
Age: Sparkling (2.98 Meta Cycles)
Energy Efficiency: 80.6%
Energon Levels: 76.45%
Motor Functions: 85.5%
Injuries: None detected.
Viruses: None detected.
Immunity Strength: 89.97%
Overall health: Good
Ratchet looked over the results with a sigh of relief. His sparkling was in good health. He was about to tell Comet he could go when he noticed one particular detail he'd overlooked: Comet's age - 2.98 Meta Cycles. That meant in 2 Earth days, Comet would turn 3 Meta Cycles old.
It was almost Comet's Creation Day!
"Stay there." Ratchet instructed his sparkling and rushed off to find the others. How hadn't he thought to check the kid's age? Well, he has been kinda busy.. and there have been bigger issues with Comet. But he still could have thought to check sooner. The medic left the main hanger and turned a corner before walking slam-bang into Bumblebee, making them both crash to the floor.
:: Ow!:: Bee exclaimed and held his helm as he sat up. He saw Ratchet, narrowed his optics and stood to go.
"Bumblebee wait!" Ratchet said pleadingly. Bee stopped but didn't turn around.
"I need your help with something. For Comet."
Bee sighed and turned to face him. He was still angry at Ratchet, but if it was for Comet... he couldn't refuse. Otherwise he wouldn't be worthy of the title 'Uncle Beep Beep!'.
::What is it?::
Ratchet smirked ever so slightly. "I just discovered its almost Comet's Creation Day.."
2 Days Later...
"Comet?" Ratchet whispered as he gently shook the sparkling. "Comet wake up.."
Comet groaned and opened his optics sleepily. "Huh?"
"Good morning." Ratchet said, smiling slightly. He knew Comet probably didn't know that that day was anything special, so it would be an even bigger surprise.
Even though little Comet was tired, he still gave his Sire a cute smile. "Hiya Sire!"
Ratchet chuckled and scooped him up. "Me and the others have a surprise for you.." He said in a sing-song voice, and carried him towards the main hanger. There were excited muffled voices coming from the room, but they were quickly shushed and ceased.
"What it?" Comet asked in confusion just as they were about to go on. Ratchet grinned at him, then entered. Immediately all the Autobots, plus their human friends, jumped out cheering "Happy Creation Day Comet!"
Comet didn't really understand what 'Creation Day' meant, but they all seemed really happy. So that made him happy too! He squealed and clapped his servos as Ratchet gave him a loving squeeze before setting him down so the others could see him.
Literally everyone who knew Comet was there to celebrate! Optimus, Bulkhead, Arcee, Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Jack, Raf, Miko, June, Y/N and even Agent Fowler. Optimus had made him come though, as Fowler was afraid of getting used like a human teddy bear again.
As soon as he got put down, Comet was approached by all his party guests. As you can imagine, Miko came charging over. "Hey Comet! Happy birthday! Do you like the decorations? I made them!"
"With our help!" Raf added, wanting him and Jack to be credited.
"Well yeah. With help." Miko said, and Comet looked around. The hanger was decorated with homemade banners, with all colours. There were balloons tied to all the railings. And above the computers was a big banner that read "Happy Creation Day Comet! :D". The letters were coloured green. Everyone knew by this point his favourite colour was green. The sparkling cooed, showing his approval.
Next, Bulkhead and Arcee came over. They gifted him with some cute little toys and gave him birthday hugs. They were very much appreciated.
Bulkhead then pushed Wheeljack over, making him sigh as he knew how Comet would react.
"Jackwy!" He exclaimed hugging his leg.
"Yep." He said and smiled awkwardly. "Happy Creation Day kid."
After Ratchet had prised his son off of Wheeljack's leg, Optimus came over, smiling warmly. He gave him a hug and patted his head, then handed him a gift wrapped in metallic blue paper. "Happy Creation Day, young one."
"Ooh!" He exclaimed and unwrapped his gift. It was a storybook, filled with many adventures and bedtime tales. Comet squealed in delight.
Optimus chuckled. "I thought you may appreciate them at bedtimes."
Comet grinned and gave Optimus another hug. "Thank you Oppy!"
Up next: Uncle Beep Beep himself.
The scout took Comet from the Prime and cuddled him. ::Heya Comet!::
"Beep Beep!"
Bee laughed and handed him his gift, wrapped in light green paper. ::Happy Creation Day.::
Comet unwrapped the box, with a little help and screeched in delight.
It was a bubble machine.
A bubbwle machine!
"BUBBWLES!" He cried in delight and tried to open the box, but didn't get anywhere with it. Ratchet gave him the 'why' face and sighed. He knew he would be the one cleaning up all the bubbles.
Bumblebee laughed. ::Thought you'd like it.::
"We'll open that later.." Ratchet said and gently pulled Comet away from the box. The sparkling sighed but it was time for his Sire's special presents.
Ratchet grinned, then pulled the sheet off three objects sitting on his workstation. MORE toy cars! And new additions to Comet's fleet. The first, a black GMC Topkick truck, the second, a silver Pontaic Solstice, and the last, a Peterbilt 379 with red and blue flames. They were all glossy and posh, with bulky tyres.
Comet grinned at them and hugged Ratchet happily. "Thank you Sire!"
"Ep ep ep!" Ratchet chuckled but hugged him back. "There's more!"
Reaching over to the computer, he brought up a file. It was titled 'Holoform Program'.
"You did it?" Bulkhead asked in awe.
Ratchet nodded, grinning like a mad scientist. "Yep. And I designed it especially for Comet. Finished it just in time for today."
Ratchet picked up a small patch and carefully installed it into Comet's back, and then activated it, and his own. They both transformed into their alts, and their holoforms came online. Ratchet's was wearing a grey turtle-neck, black pants and shoes with a orange and white jacket. His hair also matched that colourscheme, and was tied in a braid. His eyes were the same blue as always.
Little Comet's holo was nothing short of adorable. He had light orange hair, his regular eyes and was dressed in a orange t-shirt and trainers, blue jeans and a warm light brown coat. That last part was Ratchet's idea to keep him warm.
Comet looked at himself in shock, then started bouncing around excitedly. He giggled and Ratchet smiled, still getting used to his humanoid form himself.
"Hey Comet?" He asked to get the kid's attention. "How would you like to go out? On a birthday trip?"
In response, Comet bounced around nodding excitedly.
Ratchet chuckled and picked him up. He'd already fitted his alt with a childseat in preparation. He strapped the giggling boy in and then placed his alt in the back. Ratchet then climbed in, started his engine and headed out on Comet's first ever trip into the human world.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMET!
Hope it was worth the wait
