Sorry for the long gap between updates. Shits been going on at home and stuff's not great right now, plus last couple of months was when all my college assignments were due so I had to finish those.
That and I'm just lazy ?
So if this sucks sorry. Tried to make it long to make up for it.
Optimus drove across America from Nevada to Maine to reach Griffin Rock. And even though this took almost 48 hours, little Comet stayed quiet within Optimus' trailer. No matter how long it took the sparkling was determined to surprise his God-Sire with a muffin. Optimus had no idea he was carrying a passenger, and the residents of Griffin Rock had no idea they were getting a extra visitor.
Optimus pulled into the firehouse, parking up as the rescue crew came over. Optimus transformed to properly greet them, leaving his trailer sat behind him.
"Optimus, good to see you again." Heatwave greeted, shaking the Prime's servo.
"Welcome back, Sir." Chase also added, standing beside his leader as Optimus too shook his servo.
Blades gave him a happy smile as Optimus came to him next. "Hi Optimus! How's Bumblebee?" He asked cheerfully.
"Bumblebee is well." Optimus answered as he shook Blade's servo, then Boulder's servo last. "In fact, much has changed since my last visit."
"Has the war gotten worse?" Chase queried with a raised eyebrow, as the trailer's door popped open and a certain someone snuck out, unseen by the other 'bots.
Optimus shook his helm. "No, but there is something else I should tell you all about-"
He was cut off by Blades' excited squealing. The others all jumped and turned to see Blades cuddling Comet, who was cuddling him back and holding the box of cakes in his servo.
"Optimus brought us a sparkling!" Blades cheered and jumped excitedly. "I love him!"
Chase and Boulder's jaws dropped in shock. "I didn't think there were any sparklings left.." Chase commented while looking at Comet in wonder.
Heatwave simply face palmed with a groan. "A kid? You've gotta be kidding me..."
Optimus looked kind of mortified that Comet was there, mostly because he knew Ratchet would be freaking out with worry. "No no! I didn't mean to bring him here." He carefully took the sparkling from Blades. "I'm afraid he already has a Sire."
"Awwww." Blades whined in disappointment.
Sighing, he looked down at Comet. "Why were you hiding in my trailer, young one?"
Comet giggled and opened the box, showing the cakes within. He held the box up to him, offering him one. "Muffwins!"
Optimus facepalmed with a sheepish groan. "Ratchet will be so worried..."
Heatwave came over, looking at Comet not very enthusiastically. "So he's yours?"
Optimus shook his head, sighing at Comet. "This is Comet, and he's our medic Ratchet's sparkling."
Back in Jasper, Nevada...
Ratchet wasn't worried.
He was frantic.
"Where could he have gone?! How could the 'Cons have got him?!" Ratchet ranted worriedly while trying to track his son's signal like the time he snuck through the Groundbridge.
"Ratch' relax." Bulkhead said gently, standing back in case the medic hit out at him. Said medic turned and looked at him in disbelief.
"HOW CAN I RELAX WHEN COMET'S MISSING BULKHEAD?!" He screeched and hurled a wrench, Bulk barely dodging with a shriek. Ratchet went to pick up another wrench when the comm link buzzed, meaning someone was trying to get in contact.
"Autobot Outpost Omega One, this is Optimus Prime." A familiar voice called as the video link came through, showing the leader himself. "Are you receiving me?"
Ratchet quickly jumped to respond. "Optimus we hear you. Is Comet with you?!" He asked, worry obvious.
The Prime sighed and reached to the side, scooping up said sparkling so Ratchet could see him, and Comet could see his dad.
"SIRE!"
"COMET!" They both shrieked at the same time in delight and relief.
"Comet what in Primus' name were you thinking?!" Ratchet said almost scornfully, but in primarily worry. "You had me scared stiff.."
Comet looked down shamefully. "Wanted to gwive Oppy mwuffin..."
Ratchet's expression softened at hearing that. "Oh Comet, my sweet little mech." He sighed. "It's alright, I'm just glad you're okay."
Ratchet looked to Optimus. "How long until you can bring him back?"
Optimus sighed as he shifted Comet in his arms. "A few days at least I'm afraid, old friend."
"A few days?!" The medic exclaimed.
"Don't worry, we'll look after him!" Blades said, popping into view on the monitor and taking Comet from Optimus, the Rescue Bot hugging the sparkling happily. Ratchet's optics widened.
"WHO'S THAT?!"
"We'll talk later Ratchet!" Optimus said quickly before moving to cut the call off. Only Bumblebee, besides the Prime knew of the Rescue Bot's existence. He had hoped it would stay that way.
"OPTIMUS DON'T YOU DARE!" Ratchet yelled.
"Say hi to Bumblebee for me!" Blades called quickly, the other Rescue Bots peeking to see Ratchet just as the video link was cut off.
"OPTIMUS!" Ratchet growled, trying to get the video back up but ultimately failing. The base was filled with a tense silence as Ratchet backed away from the console, a lost look on his faceplate.
"Ratchet, you ok?" Bulkhead asked gently, keeping his distance just in case.
Ratchet just sighed, sitting on the medical berth stiffly. He'd had Comet for so long now, the medic had no idea what he would do for 3 days without him.
Or how he'd cope without his son.
Meanwhile in Griffin Rock...
Comet was having a great time getting introduced to the new 'bots. And they were happy to meet him. Well.. 3 of them at least.
"Bwades!" Comet giggled as said helicopter 'bot cuddled him happily.
"That's right little friend!" Blades laughed in response. He was loving having a kid around.
Heatwave however, was less happy about the kid.
"Hweaty!" Comet giggled, leaping and cuddling the fire 'bot's leg happily.
Heatwave yelped in surprise and grumbled slightly as he tried to shake Comet off. "No it's 'Heatwave'. Heat-wave."
"Heatwave he's just a toddler, you can't expect him to be able to speak perfectly yet." Boulder pointed out. Heatwave grumbled and rolled his eyes.
"I am sorry to have brought him here uninvited, Heatwave." Optimus said apologetically. "I shall do my best to ensure he does not interrupt or get in the way here. None of you will have to do anything-"
"Are you kidding?! It's great he's here!" Blades grinned, still cuddling little Comet happily.
Chase nodded. "I agree. It will be a interesting experience to have a sparkling here."
Boulder smiled. "I would love to help look after him, if that's alright with you, Optimus."
Optimus gave the slightest smile and nodded. "I would very much appreciate that."
Blades grinned excitedly, Chase and Boulder too looking excited. "Rescue Bots, let's get babysitting!"
But when Blades turned to ask Heatwave to join them, he had already left.
Back in Jasper, Nevada... (A day later..)
It was the day after Comet and Optimus had arrived in Griffin Rock, and Ratchet... Wasn't good.
He didn't speak much, and either stood for hours at his workstation, zoned out on some project or locked himself away in his and Comet's berthroom.
At one point, Bumblebee had even see Ratchet preparing a Energon bottle before he stopped halfway, remembering who it was for wasn't there right now.
Everyone was missing the sparkling. Especially his "Uncle Beep Beep". But nobody more than his Sire.
"Oh Comet.." Ratchet sighed, lay on his berth, staring at his sparkling's empty one.
"I.. Miss you. So much.."
Back in Griffin Rock... (Again...)
It was too the next day after Optimus and Comet had arrived. Blades was absaloutly loving having the kid there! Heatwave still hadn't come round though. The team hadn't really seen him much actually.
Currently, Boulder, Chase and Blades had taken little Comet out to see the island. The 'bot's human partners were having a family day out of their own, and Optimus was doing his own thing, so it was just them.
The island's inhabitants already knew of the Autobots' existence, so they could walk freely among the people without having to pretend.
"Hwiya!" Comet cheered and waved sweetly at the humans as they walked through. The people smiled and waved back, a few startled initially by the prospect of a new Cybertronian but they quickly warmed to his adorableness.
"Why don't we show Comet the sites from some of our previous rescues?" Chase suggested as they walked, he holding one of Comet's servos while Blades held the other. "It would be both fun and educational."
"Yeah, it would." Boulder smiled and took the servo Chase was holding, allowing the police 'bot to lead the way. They took him to a few different places before ending up at the volcano, who's last eruption had caused havoc for the town.
"Here Comet, is the Griffin Rock Volcano." Chase began narrating as he had done at the other places. "The volcano first erupted-"
Quite coincidentally (but unfortunately) as Chase said that, the ground began to shake and the volcano began to rumble angrily, making Comet scream and jump into Blade's arms, who in turn jumped into Chase's.
"What is happening?!" Blades yelped, shaking as he held Comet protectively.
The volcano's peak burst open, smoke and ash pouring out into the sky furiously, the glow of lava appearing within.
The volcano was erupting. Worse than last time.
"We have to get Comet to safety!" Chase ordered, prompting the others to leg it into the forest. More smoke exploded from the volcano, along with lava starting to slip out.
"Firehouse, we have a emergency!" Chase called through the comm link, hoping Cody or one of the others would hear. "The volcano has erupted. Again!"
There was no response.
"Chief? Cody-" Chase was cut off by the ground beneath the 'bot's peds collapsing beneath them, sending them tumbling down into the darkness.
As the light faded and they were locked in a freefall, all the 3 Rescue Bots could hear was Comet's terrified screams, and the sound of lava trickling closer.
Heatwave was sat in the Firehouse bunker, beating the punching bag absentmindedly before Chief Burns rushed in.
"Heatwave, we have a problem!"
Heatwave rolled his optics, continuing punching. "Let me guess, the kid's crying and you want me to tell him a bedtime story?" He asked sarcastically, obviously referring to Comet.
The Chief looked unamused and moved to the console, opening the comm link. "No. Listen for yourself."
"Firehouse this is Boulder! The volcano's erupted and the ground collapsed in the woods nearby. We're trapped underground!"
Heatwave's sarcastic look changed to one of concern.
"Heatwave we require assistance immediately!" Chase could be heard, sounding afraid. "We cannot get out."
"If anyone hears this we lost Comet!" Blades cried, the groaning of rubble shifting in the background. "He fell deeper than us and there's lava coming!"
Heatwave snapped to attention at hearing they were in danger. He may not be the most kid-loving 'bot, but this kid was in trouble.
And it was his duty to rescue him.
The rubble had collapsed around the 3 'bots. No light could get through. None of them could even transform, barely move.
A few miles below him, Comet had fallen. He miraculously wasn't hurt, but was trapped in a tunnel far below the woods above.
The poor sparkling was curled up in the corner, sobbing his spark out. There was no light down there. And he was alone. He hated the dark and being alone. It was like being in his nightmares.
"Bwades!" He cried out, his voice echoing upward. "Bwoulder!... Chwase.." He curled up tighter.
"S-Sire.."
There was a sizzling sound up ahead, a burning orange glow bringing some light into the dark tunnel. Comet gasped and got up, waddling hopefully towards it. He turned a corner to find a stream of lava burning its way toward him. He shrieked and stumbled back.
"HWELP!"
Comet whimpered and backed against the tunnel's wall at a dead end, the lava coming around the corner. Tears dripped from the sparkling's optics as he trembled.
"Sire hwelp..."
It was mere meters from him, and Comet was so scared that he didn't hear the sound of engines approaching.
The tunnel roof collapsed, and Heatwave dropped down, separating Comet from the lava. Said sparkling screamed in delight.
"HWEATY!"
Heatwave gave a reassuring nod to the kid, and heroically extinguished the lava with his hose. But as it kept coming the fire 'bot scooped up Comet carefully and climbed out. He'd dug his way down from the surface and was quickly able to get back up there safely.
Once they got up, they saw that Chase, Boulder and Blades were on the surface, safe. Optimus was beside them, he having rescued them while Heatwave got Comet.
The Prime sighed in relief and seeing Comet was alright, and went to take him, but Comet cuddled Heatwave tightly and happily, smiling. "Hweaty.." Heatwave looked rather surprised, but shockingly didn't pull him off.
Optimus smiled slightly and let the cuddle continue. Explanations were needed, but the important thing was Comet was safe and sound.
2 days later...
It was time for Optimus and Comet to go home.
Blades was upset about it. He whined about it and begged them to stay longer.
But Optimus knew how much Ratchet would be missing Comet. Even though the medic wouldn't admit it.
"Aww I'm gonna miss you so much, little friend." Blades said as he gave Comet a goodbye hug.
"Mwiss you too." Comet said and cuddled him back before Boulder stole him for a cuddle. Chase even had a momentary one. Comet looked to Heatwave with grabby servos. Heatwave sighed and picked him up, hugging him gently. "Just this once, kid."
Comet giggled and Optimus took him, preparing to depart.
"Can he come back Optimus?" Blades asked with pleading optics, making Optimus smile slightly.
"As long as he stays in the firehouse next time."
Blades cheered while Chase looked mildly worried. "Are you.. Going to tell his Sire about the incident?"
The Prime paused, considering it before replying. "I think Ratchet would be happier not knowing."
From there the Rescue Bots bid goodbye to their new little friend as Optimus drove off with the sparkling resting in his trailer. They arrived back at base in Jasper around 48 hours later.
Ratchet was in his berthroom when he heard Optimus' horn sound, and he dashed into the main hanger, skidding to a stop. "Comet?.."
Optimus transformed, and moved to his trailer, opening it. And out popped a excited little sparkling, who screeched and charged straight into Ratchet's arms.
Ratchet cried happily as he hugged Comet close, never wanting to let him go again.
"Sire.." Comet murmured happily, helm against his chassis.
"I missed you." Ratchet whispered softly for only Comet to hear, gently stroking his little helm. He felt content with his child in his arms, knowing he was safe.
"Mwissed you too Sire.." Comet replied sweetly, snuggling up to him.
Ratchet smiled. "Were you okay with your God-Sire?"
Comet nodded excitedly. "Yweah! Bwades and me ate mwuffins, and Hweaty saved me from the lwava!"
And just like that, Ratchet's calm, happy mood was shattered as he looked to Optimus.
"WHAT'S THIS ABOUT LAVA?!"
You had to tell him Comet XD
Congratulations to the Muffin War Thread in the last chapter for hitting over 1k replies! me and my friends were very entertained reading through the replies XD can't wait to read the thread you'll probably begin on this chapter XDD
Thanks for being so patient guys. I know you've wanted the RB update for ages so I hope it was worth the wait.
AND
Tomorrow is my 17th birthday, and I'm really happy I could publish this today so I'll feel really good tomorrow ? ﾟﾎﾂ
Sooooo, see you guys soon I guess ✌