Thunderhoof looked to the sky, glaring at Soundwave. Did he have to fly so close to his mate?

"Is something wrong Thunderhoof?" Bumblebee asks noticing his change in attitude.

"Nothing, just wishing I could fly," he muttered bitterly. Metalsound must have felt his remark because he felt her sending a wave of love through their bond. It still felt kind of odd, but it made him feel a little better.

"It's because of Soundwave, isn't it?" Bumblebee asked.

"Yeah, I know I'm just being jealous, or even overprotective. I just don't like it when he's that close to her," he watched as Soundwave performed a few flips through the air like he was trying to impress Metalsound.

"I know it's not easy seeing another mech get close to your mate."

"How would you know?"

"I've seen it plenty of times, a mech's femme hangs out with another mech and that mech starts going crazy."

"Crazy enough to pound them into the ground?" He gritted his dentures as their wings brushed against each other.

"Or kill them."

Thunderhoof chuckled as he remembered how Steeljaw reacted to Sideswipe, "If I tried to attack Soundwave he could Ground Bridge me anywhere on the planet. Or beat my aft."

"Most likely. But I doubt he'll try anything because then Metalsound will be mad at him."

"Why does she care so much about him anyway? He never talks and when he uses his visor it feels like he is talking in riddles or he doesn't make sense."

"Not sure, you have to ask her that."

"She told me she had a crush on him but that was all."

"And she loves you."

"She does, doesn't she?" He smirked as he sent all his love through their bond.

"Yes, she does. She may have had a crush on Soundwave but she fell in love with you and nothing will change that."

"You're right, thanks, and thank you for giving us a chance."

"No problem. Actually, you can thank Optimus he's the one who always taught me that all beings can come to change and to just give them a chance, besides you're Metalsound's mate and Steeljaw is Strongarm's mate so I had to keep you guys out for their sakes. I was gonna keep Metalsound out so I figured I might as well keep you out as well for her."

"Even if you did put us in stasis pods I'm sure she would have been staring at the sky nonstop," he chuckled.

Bumblebee chuckled too, "I doubt it, both her and Strongarm would be tearing me apart for locking you two up. But no it would have killed them to have their mates in pods."

"I agree, when she was forced to work with the Mini-Cons I nearly lost it. But I couldn't do much while she was in that position, I think that's what she wanted," he said softly.

"You think she wanted to work with the Mini-Cons?"

"No, Glowstrike."

"Oh, was she trying to get Metalsound out of the way for some reason?"

"We were betrothed at one point but then I saw what she was really like."

"You were? I'm guessing you didn't much care for her after you found out."

"Yep, I only did it to honor my father's wish when he was dying."

"Oh, I see. And what attracted you to Metalsound?"

"She's smart, can take care of herself, and doesn't take anyone's crap. Plus she's shown me a different perspective on life. Like with the Mini-Cons, I wouldn't have helped them before but seeing how she put their needs first. She changed me in ways I'm not sure how."

"Femmes can do that, as well as love. I'm happy she was able to help you get a new look at life."

"Do you think Soundwave will find someone for him?"

"Not sure."

Metalsound looked down at Thunderhoof and Bumblebee, wondering what they were talking about.

Steeljaw was watching Strongarm sleep trying his hardest to stay focused on her face but his optics would wander over her body, going down to her port. He actually caught himself staring at her port at one point, he shook his helm and laid back trying to think of something else but oh how he wishes he could have sex with her, it was killing him that he can't. He then heard some noises coming from outside the door, he growls and gets ready to protect Strongarm, "Who's there!?"

Wheeljack and Arcee walks in, "Just us Steeljaw."

"Why must everyone make sounds instead of saying who it is first?" He growled softly. He was going to end up hurting someone if they weren't careful.

"Sorry. How is Strongarm doing?" Arcee asks.

"She's asleep," he sighed as he slowly started to relax.

"Good. How are you holding up?"

"I'm ok, I guess," he leaned back against the wall.

"You guess?" They see his expression and could tell what was going on, "I see, there's a certain something you want to do but can't because of her condition," Wheeljack says seeing what's going on.

"Is it that obvious?" He asked trying not to blush.

"I've seen it in mechs plenty of times before I know the signs when I see them," Wheeljack stated. Steeljaw stayed silent, he wasn't sure how to explain it, but he wondered how long he would have to wait to feel his mate's touch.

"Hate to tell you but you will have to hold off for at least 4 to 5 days," Arcee says walking up to them to check on Strongarm. Steeljaw groaned with impatience, he wasn't sure if he could wait that long. Arcee looks at him, "Excuse my curiosity, but how long can a Wolf-Con last without having sex with their mate? What will happen if you have to wait too long?"

"I'm not sure how long we can last but if one was to wait for too long, they would force themselves onto their mate."

"So if it takes too long then you could end up forcing yourself on her?"

"I'd rather it not come to that. I've waited for about three days already, and I'm not sure how much longer I'll last. But I would never do anything without her consent, especially after when I made her my mate without her knowledge."

"Could it cause you to end up having sex with another femme, by force or otherwise?"

"No, once a Wolf-Con takes a mate they can only have sex with their mate. They will not have any desires for any other femmes."

"So you only have desires for Strongarm even during your heat cycle?"

"Yes, especially during my heat cycle. Strongarm's the only one I will desire to have sex with. But the problem is I will be starting my heat cycle soon."

"How did you deal with your heat cycles before?"

"This will be my first heat cycle," he replied quietly as he covered his face with his servo, feeling embarrassed.

"What? You never had a heat cycle before?"

"No, I was always around Shockwave, he must have suppressed my heat cycle somehow," he muttered the last part to himself.

"You're starting your heat cycle soon? Do you know how soon?"

Steeljaw looks down to see Strongarm awake and looking up at him, "I estimate in the next couple of days."

"Will you really force yourself on me if you're not able to have sex with me because of my condition?"

"I'm hoping it won't come to that. I just have to hold on for a few days."

"You could try masturbating," Wheeljack suggested.

"I could what?" He asked in confusion while Strongarm and Arcee looked at Wheeljack in shock.

"Masturbate, where you jerk yourself off until you discharge."

"Wheeljack, why don't you take Steeljaw somewhere else and discuss that," Arcee hissed. Poor Strongarm looked like she wanted to hide under the covers.