Writing this took me back to when I wrote "Being Human, or Trying At Least" (an old Transformers book I wrote a while back)

I incredibly enjoyed that XD

Ratchet carefully drove his alt down the dusty road, heading for Jasper. Glancing to the passenger's seat, he saw his little Comet watching out the window with bright, wonder-struck eyes. Through the bond, the medic could feel his absolute glee for being outside. He sighed, remembering how the little one's first time was frightening to say the least.

It was now time to rectify that.

Once they drove into town, Ratchet understandably became slightly nervous. He hardly ever went out into the human world, except the times when everyone else was busy and he had to collect the children from school. But apart from that, and the time they got Comet an alt-mode, never. So it would be a new experience for both father and son.

"Where we going Sire?" Comet asked as they approached the centre of town.

Ratchet went to answer, but didn't actually have an answer to give. So far, he'd been winging it. There actually was no plan beyond go out among the humans.

"To..." He began unsurely. "To celebrate your Creation Day, I suppose." He said finally. Yeah, that was basically what they were doing.

Comet nodded with a grin, and Ratchet smiled slightly in response. Eventually, they managed to find a parking space. For what Ratchet had heard from the kids, Jasper was always quiet. But today it seemed packed. He hoped that it wouldn't be too busy. His worst fear that day was losing Comet. He didn't want to go through that spark-ache again.

Ratchet exited his alt and looked around. It looked OK. Nothing seemed prominently dangerous. Hearing Comet's excited squeals emanating from inside his alt, he went and got him out, taking his hand immediately. No way in hell was he wandering off. No way.

Comet looked around eagerly. Everything was so amazing and new for him! The little boy squeaked happily and dragged his Sire down the street, looking at everything. Ratchet glanced around, not that impressed. The centre of town was just a bunch of dreary-looking shops. None of which caught Ratchet's eye. And from what he could see they didn't attract anyone else either, because they were all empty.

Where was everyone?

Ratchet looked around cautiously as he and Comet continued to walk. He knew that their should be at least a few people somewhere. But it was a ghost town. He didn't like it, and considered turning back.

"Sire look!" Comet squealed suddenly at pointed ahead. Ratchet looked and saw a bunch of bright lights and music playing. He could also just about make out the forms of some humans. Whatever that was, the whole town was there.

"Letws go!" The kid yelled and dragged Ratchet towards it. Upon getting closer to the event situated just outside the town, there were tons of people, and large metal structures decked out in lights towering above them. Some where spinning, and Ratchet was shocked to see people strapped to them. They were screaming. What was this? Some kind of Decepticon torture chamber?!

While Ratchet was too busy freaking out, a man dressed in staff attire came up to them, bearing a bright smile and offering him a leaflet.

"Hey there! Welcome to the Jasper County Annual Fair!" He said in greeting. Ratchet blinked in surprise of seeing him. He recognised the word "fair" from somewhere, but he couldn't remember where. The kids maybe?

"Fair?" Ratchet asked usurely.

He nodded as Ratchet took the leaflet from him. "Yep. This weekend only! Rides, snacks, live music, and more! Lots of fun for the little ones." He said, smiling down at Comet, who gave him a happy grin in return.

"It's free admission, and the entrance is just over there." The man added, pointing to where people where still streaming in to the fairground. "It's a great father-son bonding experience."

Comet started jumping up and down, obviously liking the idea. "Pwease Sire? Pwease pwease pwease?!" He begged, pointing at the dazzling fair lights pleadingly.

Ratchet sighed and looked over the leaflet. He saw Comet's excited face and knew that there was no way he'd get the idea out of the kid's head now, and he did promise they'd celebrate his Creation Day. Besides, it looked safe...ish.

"Alright." Ratchet sighed heavily in defeat.

In response to his answer, Comet squealed in delight and ran towards the entrance. Ratchet panicked and chased after him, taking his hand once more. "Comet you must not wonder off under any circumstances. Do not leave my side, okay?"

"Okway Sire."

Ratchet nodded, sighed anxiously and lead the little boy into the fairground. They had indeed found the entire population of Jasper there. There were tons of stalls, all swamped with eager attendees. There were rides and games as far as the eye could see, and bright string lights wrapped around everything to attract even the furthest town residents. But from what the medic could see, everyone wore a bright, thrilled smile. This 'fair' therefore couldn't be that bad.

Well, it could be bad-ish for him.

While they explored, Comet caught sight of a candy floss stall, and he dragged Ratchet over, cooeing at the multi-coloured bags of treats. Comet stood on his tip-toes and tried to grab the bags, but being little meant he couldn't reach.

Ratchet chuckled lightly and reached into his jacket pocket, bringing out a wad of around $100, wrapped in a pink elastic band that held a note to the cash. It read "Miko's Secret Stash. HANDS OFF!" Miko had gotten a lift with Ratchet once, and accidentally left the money inside his alt. But that was months ago, and she'd never asked about it. Besides, he was spending it on Comet. And Miko still owed him for traumatising him. And it could be considered her Creation Day present to him.

Ratchet took a small sum of the money and paid for a bag of the candy floss, then took it along with his change and handed it to Comet with a small smile. "There you go."

Comet giggled in delight and ripped the bag open, pulling out a handful of the pink floss. He eyed it curiously and, as all toddlers do, shoved it in his mouth. Luckily that is what candy floss is intended for.

"It vanwished!" Comet exclaimed once it melted in his mouth.

"What?" Ratchet frowned and took a small piece to try. He did so and shook his head. "Strange humans. Making vanishing food."

Comet giggled and kept eating more of the floss as they continued onwards. It didn't take long for the youngster to get through half of the bag, which actually surprised Ratchet. He knew he'd probably have to buy him more later.

As they walked, Comet caught sight of a carousal up ahead. He pointed grinning, and Ratchet once again got dragged onto it. The medic paid the fare and sat Comet on the front of a white horse with a green mane. Comet's request obviously. Ratchet sat behind him and kept a mostly blank expression. The ride just went around in circles and wasn't impressive to him, but Comet was clapping and giggling.

That was when Ratchet heard more giggling.

The ride stopped and he got Comet off the ride, only to find Jack, Miko and Raf stood there, giggling furiously. Miko was also filming him. She had been for the whole ride.

Ratchet's expression flooded with embarrassment and he glared at the children. "What are you 3 doing here?!"

Jack shrugged. "It's the County Fair. About the only exciting thing that ever happens in Jasper."

"Except you guys." Raf added, and Ratchet grumbled. Comet was looking around for his next ride when he saw a massive rollarcoaster. He grinned and tugged on Ratchet's arm and pointed. His Sire took one look and scooped him up nervously. "NO NO NOT HAPPENING!"

Comet was way to young for something like that.

Comet pouted but Miko strolled up to it. "Jack Raf ya in?"

Raf shook his head, but Jack nodded. "Sure. But we need an adult to go with us."

Miko smirked and looked at Ratchet mischievously. "Found one."

Ratchet glared and shook his head. "No. Can't leave Comet alone."

"I don't wanna go on it. I'll take him on the teacups or something." Raf offered, making Miko grin evily. Ratchet looked hesitant, but knew he wasn't gonna get away with not going.

"Okay okay fine!"

"Hell yeah!" Miko yelled and ran towards the ride, Jack following. Ratchet grumbled and set Comet down with Raf and looked at him seriously. "Look after him Rafael."

Raf nodded and lead the toddler away gently. "I will. I promise."

Ratchet nodded back and watched as they went, then sighed and joined the 2 remaining children for his ordeal. He took out the cash once more and paid his fare, and Miko noticed it was her missing stash.

"Hey! Is that my money?!"

"Yes." Ratchet answered bluntly and took a seat on the ride next to Jack. Miko grumbled in annoyance and flopped on the other side of the medic. "Not cool dude."

Ratchet shrugged as the ride started. Music started blaring from speakers situated in the cart, which Miko recognised as a remix of Little Mix's DNA. It had a good beat and got her in the mood. The ride started off pretty basic, going along a flat track, with a few twists and turns. Ratchet crossed his arms and had a resting b*tch face. But then they went upwards, and once they reached the top of their ascent, dropped down at high speed. Ratchet was now gripping the safety bar for dear life as the wind battered his face and made his braided hair flap about behind him. The music was load but all Jack and Miko could hear was a mix of them whooping and Ratchet screaming.

And it was full-on screaming. Like the time he and Wheeljack worked together, but 'Jack almost flew into a wall and Ratchet screamed like hell.

By the time the ride ended and the cart returned to it's original position, Ratchet was pale and bits of his once tidy hair was sticking up everywhere. In the entire war for Cybertron, he'd never experienced anything that terrifying.

"Ratch', ya okay?" Miko asked as the medic shakily exited the cart.

Ratchet gulped and glared at her. "Never make me do that again."

Miko giggled a little and pulled out her phone, pulling up some pictures and showing him and Jack. The first was of him looking bored on the carousel. The next, of his resting b*tch face on the rollarcoaster, then one of his hair in his face once it sped up. Then one of him screaming... a lot. One of him clinging to the safety rail fearfully, one of him clinging to Jack fearfully, and one of his braid coming forward and smacking him in the face. And as Ratchet thought it couldn't get any worse, the girl played a video of him screaming like a little girl.

The kids were both dying of laughter while Ratchet stood there, absolutely mortified.

Then suddenly, he felt his leg being hugged.

"Sire!" Comet yelped happily. Ratchet looked down at him and smiled, then picked him up and hugged him properly. His son being back was already making him feel better. "Hello Comet."

Comet giggled and held up a plastic bag to him, filled with water and containing a little goldfish. "I gwot a fishy!"

Ratchet smiled at his excitement over the small animal. "Well isn't that nice."

Comet giggled and blinked as Miko's phone flash went off. She was still taking pictures.

"Miko." The medic growled.

"I'm trying to take a nice one of you and Comet." She protested and stood ready with her phone once more. "Say cheese!"

Ratchet sighed and held Comet closer, then curved his lips into a smile. Comet cuddled his neck and gave a bright grin. Miko took the picture and showed them. Ratchet nodded in approval. It was a nice picture of them. The only picture he had of them actually.

"You may keep that one."

Miko grinned. "And the others."

"No. Erase them."

"No way dude. They're going on my Facebook!" She laughed and hit the upload button for all the pictures.

"MIKO!"

The girl laughed evily and sprinted away, with Ratchet chasing after her. Despite her showing up, it had been an.. okay day overall. Comet had had fun, and Ratchet was less worried about taking him out among the humans.

But one thing was for sure...

He was NEVER EVER taking Miko ANYWHERE again.

EVER.

Longest chapter to date! XD

So much fun to write though!

Hope ya enjoyed! x