Parings:
OptimusxMegatron
Child(s): Glacier
Ratchet
Child(s): Raf
WheeljackxBulkhead
Child(s):
Knock OutxBreakdown
Child(s):
Ultra MagnusxOC
Child(s): Strongarm, Chase
Warnings: Character death, revival, fluff, talks of interfacing, sparking, mpreg, father/son bonding, growing up, and anything else I forgot.
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro. I only own my characters.
Ultra Magnus landed and cloaked his ship. He knew that Optimus' message led him to these coordinates. He knew that the Autobot base was close by. A swirling groundbridge opened and Arcee stepped out. She saluted the Commander.
"Welcome to Earth sir. Optimus Prime awaits your arrival," Arcee said.
"Lead on soldier," Ulta Magnus nodded.
Arcee nodded and walked back into the groundbridge. Ultra Magnus followed into the portal and into the base. Optimus turned from the computer and greeted the mech. Ultra Magnus was shocked to find Optimus in a different form than he last saw.
"Welcome Ultra Magnus," Optimus greeted. "I do hope your journey was well."
"It was peaceful," Ultra Magnus replied. "Sir, you look more robust."
"I will update you on all that you have missed," said Optimus.
~~~000
"Out of all the fragging bots out there, he had to come," Wheeljack complained.
"You're not going to leave again, are you?" Miko asked.
"I don't know. Maybe. Magnus had lost my loyalty to him long ago. He was the reason I left the Wreckers in the first place. He doesn't know anything about the Wreckers," said Wheeljack. He punched a wall. "I lost a lotta friends cause of his stupid acts. He's nothing but trouble."
"Need I remind you that it was Optimus Prime that put me in charge to control you Wreckers," Ultra Magnus said from behind. Wheeljack simply glared over his shoulder.
"What do you want?" Wheeljack spat.
"Patrol. With the Decepticons close by, Optimus wishes for patrol groups to be on high alert and more frequent," Ultra Magnus said, a slight irritation in his voice.
"Frag that! If I'm going on patrol then it'll be with Bulkhead," Wheeljack protested.
The former Wrecker scooped up Miko, who stuck her tongue out at Magnus, and left to go find his bondmate. Magnus glared at the disrespect shown towards him. There was going to be major issues around base if Wheeljack continued to act like that.
~~~000
"Knock Out, are you positive?" Megatron asked from his spot on the mediberth.
"I'm most certain. Removing the dark Energon would extinguish your spark," Knock Out confirmed. "There would be a slight chance that it won't, but that chance is very slim."
"Death would be welcomed, but not now," said Megatron.
Knock Out knew about the bond Megatron shared with Optimus. He knew that the pain of losing a mate was endless. He still felt empty from when Breakdown was killed. They had managed to contain Silas within Breakdown's body. Knock Out had made sure that Silas understood what Breakdown went through before killing the human.
The remains laid on a separate berth. Knock Out had been cleaning and removing any human technology out of his bondmate's corpse before putting him back together. He even buffed him out and redid his paint job. Megatron glanced back to the remains of Knock Out's mate. Then his optics shifted to Dreadwing's body that remained in a corner. Knock Out had done a wonderful job at repairing it as if nothing happened.
"Do you wish to remain here or return to your berthroom?" Knock Out asked. He knew that Megatron had become unstable after feeling his sparkmate leave.
"I will remain here for now," said Megatron, settling back down. "How is the progress of the rebuilding of the Omega Lock?"
"From what Starscream boasts about, doing well. They are almost finished," said Knock Out.
"And the formula from Ratchet?" Megatron continued.
"Still uncomplete. Shockwave nor I can seem to crack the code," said Knock Out. "We may just need Ratchet to come and assist in the research."
~~~000
"Ratchet, do you think you'll be able to pick me up?" Raf asked over the phone. "I'm just over at school. Bumblebee told me he is on patrol a few states over."
"I will be over shortly," said Ratchet.
The ambulance transformed and drove out of base. He headed into Jasper, which had been hidden by the hologram, thank Primus. The government had approved to covering the town before Darkmount had ever been made. The humans didn't know about the looming danger except for the allies to the Autobots. The Decepticons were unaware of the town, which was a complete miracle in itself.
Ratchet pulled up in front of the school, opening up his passenger door. Raf hopped inside and buckled up. Ratchet headed back to the base, not noticing the two jets following him. Two eridacons landed in front of the medic, forcing him to swerve. The Autobot transformed and brought out his knives.
"Rafael get down!" Ratchet shouted. He slashed towards one of the eridacons when he got too close by.
Three more showed up, one pushing Ratchet to the ground. The eridacon jabbed his claws into his back, ripping out inner workings when he retracted. Ratchet screamed, servos returning. The Autobot medic clawed at the ground as the pain became intense and burning. Stasis cuffs slapped onto his wrists before he was pulled to his pedes.
"Grab the human," one soldier told another. The closest one bent down, easily grabbing Raf before they called base. "Requesting a groundbridge to these coordinates."
Soundwave opened up the groundbridge. Ratchet was dragged through as the one with the struggling Raf followed. Megatron entered the command center where his new prisoners awaited. Starscream chuckled at the small victory. The seeker circled the downed medic, tracing the open wound on his back.
"How interesting to see the Autobot medic here," said Starscream.
"He will be of excellent use," said Megatron. Another large mech entered in, looking at the prisoners in curiosity.
"I was summoned Lord Megatron," the mech said.
"Yes Predaking, I need you to take the good doctor to Shockwave," said Megatron. Predaking bowed down and grabbed the old mech's shoulder.
"Sir, what about the human?" The eridacon showed the human boy in his servo.
"Follow Predaking. I'm sure he would love to have a new pet," said Megatron, waving them off.
~~~000
Predaking threw Ratchet to the lab floor. Shockwave looked up from his project of combining CNA with the incomplete form of synthetic Energon. His optic gleamed as he walked over to his new partner and looking him over.
"Thank you Predaking," said Shockwave. "You may leave now. I will deal with our guest."
Predaking bowed once more before taking Raf from the soldier and departing. Ratchet tried to follow, calling out Raf's name. Shockwave stopped him, grabbing a sensitive tube in his shoulder and pinching it. Ratchet cried out, almost sinking down to the ground.
"What do you want from me?" Ratchet asked coldly.
"We require your assistance with completing the sythetic Energon formula. You have anything here to your disposal to complete it. One false move and Predaking has the order to kill the human," said Shockwave. Ratchet looked horrified at the terms.
"And when I complete it?" Ratchet questioned.
"Then the human will live and be brought back to where he was taken," said Shockwave. Ratchet knew that meant that Raf would escape but he would die.
"Very well," Ratchet sighed. The cuffs were removed and Shockwave directed Ratchet to a console with the formula displayed.
~~~000
"Let me go!" Raf shouted, pounding his tiny fists on the large digit. Predaking looked down at the human with a puzzled look.
"Do not worry human. You are safe now," said Predaking.
"No I'm not. You're with the Decepticons. They're evil," said Raf. He didn't know what he was doing. This mech could easily squish him.
"I promise I won't harm you human," said Predaking, entering his quarters.
"My name is Raf, not human," Raf corrected. He was placed onto the berth. Predaking sat next to him and just studied him.
"I am called Predaking. It is nice to meet you Raf," said Predaking.
~~~000
"He's been gone for a few days," said Smokescreen. "There's no sign of Ratchet or Raf anywhere. All I found was some Energon outside of Jasper. My guesses are they got kidnapped."
"Autobots, we must search for them. They are either detained in Darkmount or in the Nemesis," Optimus said.
"I can take the Phase Shifter and go scope the Nemesis out for them," Smokescreen volunteered.
"Soldier learn your place," Ultra Magnus scolded.
"An excellent idea Smokescreen. Take precautions while scouting," Optimus warned. "Contact immediately when you find them. We will go in full force to rescue them."
"I'm out," Smokescreen said, driving through the groundbridge after setting coordinates.
~~~000
"I said to take me to Ratchet," Raf repeated, growing angry. "Now!"
Predaking jumped at the sudden irritated voice. He had become fearful of the small human when he was angry. Predaking obeyed and headed down to the lab upon the Nemesis. He opened to door to find that Ratchet wasn't there. Shockwave looked to his guest, who had hid Raf.
"Where is the Autobot medic?" Predaking asked.
"He is down in the brig. He has completed the task. We now have a stable form of cybermatter for the Omega Lock," said Shockwave, showing the silvery-blue liquid.
"What will happen to the Autobot?" Predaking asked.
"He will be terminated," said Shockwave, suspicious about the questions. "Why do you wish to know?"
"Just merely curious. I was unaware of that fact," said Predaking, backing out of the lab.
"The brig, now," Raf instructed. Predaking obey and went down to the brig. The lights got dimmer. Two vehicons stood guard to the doors leading into the brig.
"I am to see the Autobot prisoner," Predaking said. The vehicons nodded and let him by. He walked to the furthest cell and opened it, setting Rafael down. "I will leave you here Raf. I hope to see you again."
"Thank you Predaking," said Raf. The Predacon left and the boy turned to Ratchet. "Ratchet!"
Ratchet held out a servo, allowing the boy to climb into it. He brought Raf up to his face, smiling at him. Raf latched onto his thumb, hugging him as tight as he could.
"Are you harmed?" Ratchet asked.
"Nope. Predaking took good care of me. I scared him and now he listens," said Raf, feeling proud of himself. Ratchet chuckled, voice raspy from his sustained injuries. "How are you doing? And tell me honestly."
"My repair systems are damaged. The vehicons took delight in beating me when I finished. Starscream and Megatron will be coming to see my execution," said Ratchet, wiping away some Energon from his lip. "You should find a way to get out of here or contact the Autobots."
"What about you? I just can't leave you," Raf cried, voice breaking a bit.
"Don't worry about me. I'm more concerned about you," said Ratchet.
The ship rocked, startling both. Ratchet heard the sounds of battle and knew that the Autobots had come. The medic heaved himself up and placed Raf outside of the bars. Raf ran back and grabbed onto his servo.
"Rafael you must go," said Ratchet, pushing the human towards the vents. "I'll be right here. Go now."
Raf wiped away any forming tears, running into the vent. He found himself going to an opening where part of the battle was. He slipped out and looked around. Predaking had Smokescreen by the neck, ready to strike his chest.
"Predaking no!" Raf scolded. Predaking shrunk back at the tone. He looked to see Raf giving him a look. "Put Smokescreen down. Gently."
Predaking obeyed, carefully setting the rookie onto his pedes. Predaking got down to Raf's level.
"Raf, what are you doing here?" Predaking asked. "You can be hurt out here."
"We need to get Ratchet. Go and help him," Rafael ordered, pointing back the way he came. "Find the rest of the Autobots after that. I'll be there."
"Okay, but be careful out there," said Predaking.
"How?!" Smokescreen asked, flabbergasted at the human.
~~~000
Megatron and Optimus fought on the Omega Lock. Shockwave was about to fire when the Autobots had showed up. The leader was shocked to see Optimus alive and different. He continued to fight, regret showing as he took each swing. Bumblebee jumped down, Star Saber in servo. Megatron shot him, watching in delight as the scout died and went into the cybermatter.
Bumblebee pulled himself out, servo grabbing hold of the Star Saber that he dropped. He faced Megatron's back, charging forward. The blade penetrated through the silver metal.
"Megatron!"
Megatron gasped, looking down at the blade sticking out of his chest. He shakily gripped it, his dark Star Saber slipping and falling to the earth below. Red optics locked onto fearful blue ones of his mate. Megatron went to his knees, slipping off and hitting the edge. Megatron, with his last strength, he reached into the wound and pulled out the shard of dark Energon.
Optimus ran forward to catch Megatron. The shard fell to the ground before Megatron slipped, splashing into the cybermatter. Optimus desparately followed, going under. The battle above had ceased, all watching. A black servo broke the still surface of the cybermatter, grabbing onto the ledge. Bumblebee grabbed the red arm and pulled. Optimus coughed up the liquid, pulling up Megatron's form.
He ignored the sudden gasps. The Prime held Megatron's face, watching for any sign of life. The wound closed up, clearing the dark matter from the systems. Systems turned on as carmine optics onlined.
"Orion?" Megatron asked, looking at a frame he had not seen since the Golden Age of Cybertron.
"You're alive," Optimus breathed.
"You've changed," Megatron pointed out. He stroked the much smaller frame. "I have not seen you like this since before the war."
Optimus looked down at himself. He had converted back to his Orion Pax body. He felt like himself.
"Indeed," Optimus agreed.
"Orion, I am so sorry. I don't want to fight this war anymore. I want to spend the rest of my life with you," Megatron said, sitting up and kissing his mech. "I love you so much Orion."
~~~000
Predaking opened to door, Ratchet limply hanging in his arms. Raf jogged up to the enormous mech, looking at the medic. Ratchet gave Raf a small wave, nodding slightly to him. Predaking knelt down so that Ratchet was closer.
"Are you going to be all right Ratchet?" Raf asked.
"I will be with a few repairs," Ratchet reassured, allowing Raf up onto his chest. He looked at the couple kissing and questioned Optimus' new look. "What did I miss?"
"I'll explain it later," said Raf. "We can use the cybermatter to restore your planet."