It was already late afternoon when they made it back to the scrapyard, Metalsound and Strongarm sat with their mates waiting to see what Bumblebee would say. Metalsound was resting her helm on Thunderhoof's lap as he stroked her behind her ears.
It was quiet until Strongarm decided to speak up, "Why didn't you tell me we would become mates when we had sex?"
"I think I see a nice patch of sunlight over there," Metalsound said as she walked over to the far side of the scrapyard.
"I think I'll join you," Thunderhoof said as he followed after her.
"Well, Steeljaw?"
Steeljaw sighed, "I wasn't thinking about it. I know I should have told you sooner, and I understand if you don't want to be my mate."
Strongarm sighed trying to calm herself, "It's just too soon, I'm still young and was looking forward to so much. But we're mates now and there's no going back."
"What exactly were you looking forward to?" Steeljaw asked with a raised optic ridge.
"Steeljaw, I'm a cadet. What do you think I was looking forward to?"
"Ohh, I'm sure you can still do police work," he replied trying to make her feel better. He wasn't sure of what to say or do. He looked away feeling awkward and upset with himself for getting himself into this situation.
"Not as long as I'm mated with a 'Con criminal, and one that's the most dangerous and most wanted at that!"
She was gonna say more but before she could Steeljaw cuts in, "Is that all I am to you?! I thought since you knew about my past you would have at least given me a chance! I'm sorry for the way I am, but I didn't choose this life!"
"Will you let me finish!?"
Growling a bit he looked at the ground, waiting for her to finish.
"I was looking forward to that and it's ruined now that I'm your mate, but I ruined it when I started fooling around with you, and quite frankly I would have mated with you eventually because I love you too much not to," she places a servo on his face and makes him look at her, "Steeljaw, I'm not upset because I'm your mate, I'm upset because you just went and made me so without me knowing or giving my consent."
Trying his best to compose himself he placed his servo over hers, "I should have said something before, and I'm sorry. I hope you can forgive me."
"Of course, I love you too much to stay mad at you."
Steeljaw smiled as he nuzzled her, "You have no idea how long I've waited to hear you say that. I really do love you Strongarm."
She smiles, "I know you do."
Strongarm was getting ready to kiss him when... "Ahem!" They look and see Bumblebee standing in front of them, along with Sideswipe and Grimlock, they both stood up.
Steeljaw couldn't help but glare at the mech that's been his rival all this time as he stood tall ready for whatever they were going to throw at him, "Yes, lieutenant?" Strongarm asked.
"Where's Metalsound and Thunderhoof?" Bumblebee asked them.
"Over there," Steeljaw pointed over to the sun patch Metalsound was basking in with Thunderhoof sitting a few feet from her.
"Metalsound, Thunderhoof, come join us please!"
With a sigh the two made their way back over, Metalsound transformed back into her robot mode. She stayed close to Thunderhoof as they stood in front of Bumblebee.
"I came to a conclusion on what to do with you four."
"Four?" Metalsound asked in confusion as she looked around.
"Yes, four. Including you Metalsound."
"So, what is it?" Thunderhoof asked.
The femmes hug their mates and look at Bumblebee with pleading optics, "You're not gonna be thrown into a stasis pod, instead I think I'll put you four on probation and you must do community service," 'Bee announced. Soundwave stayed silent as he listened.
"Really?" Metalsound squeaked as her tail started wagging at a high speed.
"Thank you, sir," Strongarm replied with a little more self-control.
They both hug their mates tightly. Metalsound was trying her best not to shock Thunderhoof by accident.
"Can we take these cuffs off now?" Thunderhoof was ready to get out of the things and he wanted to be able to hold his mate.
"Yes," Bumblebee walks over and takes the cuffs off of Thunderhoof, "Strongarm, you may take the cuffs off of Steeljaw," Strongarm undoes the cuffs and takes them off Steeljaw.
Thunderhoof massaged his wrists, glad to be out of the cuffs, "Now what?"
"We're all gonna get some rest and then your community service starts," Bumblebee replied.
A mischievous grin formed on Metalsound as she grabbed Thunderhoof 's servo, dragging him away from the scrapyard, "I know what we can do before your community service starts," she said as they headed for the forest.
"Not so fast Metalsound, you're also on probation and will be doing community service. Sideswipe and Grimlock will be watching over the two of you."
"Seriously Bumblebee?"
"Yes, after pulling the stunt you pulled you're gonna have to earn our trust back."
"Yeah, I guess that's fair," Metalsound said with a shrug.
After they leave Bumblebee turns to Strongarm and Steeljaw, "Steeljaw, you're gonna need to be watched and Strongarm is the best one for the job, so you will be staying with her at all times and you will sleep in her quarters so she can watch you. I see no harm in it since you two are mates now."
"Right," Strongarm grinned nervously as she thought of Steeljaw sleeping in her quarters.
"No different than when we were together in my room."
"Yeah I guess, the only difference is that we have other bots nearby and they are practically on top of us."