Ratchet and Tailen stood in a corner of the base. Everyone departed into separate teams; the candidates left to discuss the protoform situation while the rest stayed behind to guard the base. Ratchet and Tailen stayed behind, they didn't have anywhere specific to go to discuss when Ratchet already knew what to do.
"We can't take this protoform."Ratchet stated. Kclayna ran over and stood in front of him.
"Why not?" Kclayna asked, upset. She could feel her spark breaking.
"Kclayna, your mother and I are too old to have a sparkling." Ratchet replied gently.
"Bianna's mom was your age when she had her."Kclayna argued looking at her mom.
"That is true, but remember my dear."Tailen said, holding Kclayna's servo." Magnette and Ultra Magnus tried to have a sparkling for years before Bianna's activation."
"Does that matter?"Kclayna demanded, trying to tame her anger.
"Watch your tone Kclayna."Tailen said with an authoritative tone.
"But mom-"Kclayna tried to hide her anger. She didn't understand why they weren't listening to her.
"Kclayna enough."Tailen put her hand up.
"But it's not fair!"Kclayna fussed." What if no one takes the protoform? Are we just going to let it die?"
"Someone will."Ratchet replied.
"But what if no one does?"Kclayna argued, looking at Ratchet.
"Trust me, someone will and it won't be us."
"You don't think of the doubt of the situation!"Kclayna hated acting like a spoiled brat. She sounded like a human child fussing over a pet. But she wanted to get her point across.
"Kclayna!"Ratchet yelled in a fatherly tone.
"What if I want the protoform?"Ratchet and Tailen blinked in surprised. Kclayna wasn't a youngling, but she wasn't old enough to be a caretaker.
"Why would you want a protoform?"Ratchet asked, keeping his calm. He couldn't let Tailen say anything, otherwise things were going to turn bad. Something the team didn't need.
"Because I..."She paused."I think it would be nice to have one. I mean, if Bianna can be a mom, then why can't I? She shouldn't be the only Autogirl allowed to have a family."
"And your mom and I are not your family?" Ratchet asked, crossing his arms." Your sisters and the rest of the team are not your family?"
"That's not what I meant!" She shouted." I just want a sparkling! I want to be a mom! That's all!"
"No."Ratchet shook his head."I know you. That's not the reason."
"Yeah it is." Kclayna said hoping Ratchet didn't ask anymore questions.
"Kcalyna."Ratchet said firmly, staring into her optics. Kclayna looked away.
"Well it is."Kclayna crossed her arms and looked down.
"Don't you dare lie to me."
Tailen turned and looked at Ratchet, stunned that he would use that tone against her. Like a human father would talk to a human daughter. In a way, she was thrilled that he was talking to her like she was his. She was thrilled that he could tell she was lying. Thrilled to see that he knew her well enough to know the truth. Deep down though, she knew Kclayna wasn't Ratchet's actual daughter. But then again, not even Tailen knew who the creator is and it broke her spark.
"Wow, this is just like back in the Finishing school." Kclayna said with an exhausted smile."The time you caught me trying to stay behind."
"My daughter I can always tell when you're lying." Ratchet said gently. Kclayna ran up to him and wrapped her arms around him. Ratchet held her close to him, resting a servo on her helmet.
" I just want a little sibling, that's all."She whispered.
"I know, but your mother and I are happy with you."Kclayna pulled away.
"I agree with him Kclayna, we are happy with you."Tailen said with a warm smile." Besides, I don't think I want to taking care of a sparkling again."
"Why?"Kclayna asked.
"You were a wild femme growing up. Imagine two of you."Kclayna and Ratchet laughed.
"I would rather not because sometimes I can't stand myself."
Sorry Smokescreen fans that Smokescreen wasn't in this chapter. But I thought everyone would like to read the discussions and reasons the candidates have and not leave it as a question such as 'Why didn't they say yes?". Or things like that. So please forgive me and thank you for the reviews and comments. :)
