I do not own Transformers. I only own Tiffani and Lexi.
Story Start
Even though the girls and Lennox family had found new houses, Tiffani and Lexi still had to go to the base from time to time to train some more. Ratchet also wanted to check to make sure the training regimen wasn't harming them. Lexi was happy when she saw Optimus waiting for them at the firing range. Sideswipe had let her ride with him since Tiffani and Ironhide were together.
"Optimus," Lexi shouted in joy when she exited Sideswipe's car form. She waved goodbye to Sideswipe, who drove off to go find his brother Sunstreaker. He always wanted to be near his twin when he was on base.
"Hello Lexi," Optimus said as he put his hand down for Lexi to get on his palm. She was still nervous but after a few times before she left the base of Optimus holding her, she was finally used to it. She wasn't the wild child like her friend Tiffani. "How are you today?" He questioned once she was up by his cheek. He always liked to be looking her straight in the eyes when they talked. It always made her heart flutter.
"I've been well, just missing you," Lexi said honestly but she didn't say it too loud. She didn't want Tiffani to tease her, even though she loved teasing Tiffani and Ironhide.
"I'm glad to hear that. After training, may we spend some time together?" He asked with his glowing blue eyes focused on her.
"Sure, I'd like that," Lexi responded.
"Oh cool, we get to train with Mr. Prime, yo boss man," Tiffani shouted from her spot on Ironhide's shoulder.
"Do not address Optimus like that," Ironhide said with a sigh and ran a hand over his face.
"Why not? Are you jealous or something? I mean, I can always call you daddy," Tiffani said with a shrug and smirked when Ironhide started choking.
"Tiffani, I swear you're going to kill him," Lexi laughed and wiped a tear away from her eye.
"Well that's not the plan, I like the idea it's more of a seduction," her friend responded, which only made Ironhide freeze and stare her down. "I'm being honest, don't look at me like that," Tiffani grumbled and pouted up at the sexy mech.
"Shall we get started with training for today?" Optimus suggested and Ironhide was happy for the change of topic.
Ironhide could handle training. He didn't know how much of the teasing he could handle from Tiffani. "I need to go see Ratchet even sooner now," he thought before getting lost in ordering Tiffani and Lexi through their training regimen.
Tiffani was laughing like a madwoman by the end of training. She was so pumped to go destroy Barricade if she ever saw him again. She wanted to torture him first before killing him if she had the time. She would definitely visit Ratchet next time on base to get details on the best points on a mech's body to attack for the most pain. For now though she had promised Sunstreaker and Sideswipe that they would hang out. She would have spent time with Ironhide, but he had told her on the drive here that he had to see Ratchet after training. Of course she asked if he was alright, but he assured her that he was fine.
So since spending time with Ironhide on base was cancelled, she had texted Sunstreaker to see if he and Sideswipe wanted to hang out on base. She waved goodbye to Ironhide, Lexi, and Optimus. She smiled as she knew that Lexi and Optimus would spend more time flirting and enjoying each other's presence.
"Time to kick those mechs' butts at video games," Tiffani cheered before running towards where she knew Sunstreaker and Sideswipe would be waiting with the video game console. They had figured out a way to make their own controllers for the system.
Ironhide went straight to Ratchet's office after training was finished. He had some questions for his old friend. He knocked on the door and entered after he heard Ratchet yell for him to enter. The two mechs sat down in chairs that they had fashioned for themselves.
"So you had some questions? What's bothering you, old friend?" Ratchet asked after the two of them had sat in the quiet for a few minutes.
"How far has the progress come for the holograms?" Ironhide asked with a sigh.
"Well as I told you last time, we're able to be solid but not for long," Ratchet said. After a moment of Ironhide sitting in the chair stewing, Ratchet sighed. "Is this about your spark mate being a human?" He questioned Ironhide.
"Yes, how can I be with her without being with her like any other human?" Ironhide growled out and covered his face with his hands.
"Old friend, Ironhide, you know that Tiffani likes you in your true mech form. She isn't looking for a sexual relationship from you like humans want from each other most of the time. She just enjoys being with you, spending time with you, and knowing that you care for her and want to protect her," Ratchet said.
"You're right, you're always right, but I can't help but be worried," Ironhide said.
"Talk to her then. You know she will be honest with you. You'll feel better after you two have talked about this," Ratchet finished before growling when he got a comm that Bumblebee had injured himself during training. "It's been good to see you, friend, but unfortunately I have to get ready for Bumblebee. He injured himself during training. However, if you have any other questions or need to talk, just send me a comm," he said and stood from his seat.
"Thank you," Ironhide said. He gave Ratchet a pat on the shoulder before he left Ratchet's office. He was still worried about asking Tiffani how she feels, but he knew it would bother him if he didn't talk to her.