Pairings:
MegatronxOptimus Prime
WheeljackxBulkhead
RatchetxIronhide
SmokescreenxBumblebee
BreakdownxKnock Out
JazzxProwl
ElitaxOptimus Prime
SoundwavexBlaster
Warnings: kissing, mentions of interfacing, violence, fluff, possibly sadness in future chapters, birth, and mpreg. And mentions of rape.
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro. I only own my characters.
"Ironhide!" Ratchet ran into the room with his mate. There was wires snaking in and out of his body. An air mask covered his mouth, forcing air into his body. Knock Out was doing a few scans on the injured mech, making sure things were stable.
"He's in a deep stasis. We won't know when or even if he will ever wake up again," said Knock Out.
"That bad?" asked Ratchet.
"I'm afraid so. Someone obviously wants him dead," said Knock Out. "Whoever did this knows where to hit and how much it takes to keep him silent if he doesn't die. This bot is really smart. It could be anyone."
"Orion and Prowl are working on it now," said Ratchet.
"I'm sorry Ratchet. I've done all that I can for him. Try to get some rest. I'll have someone check up on him regularly," said Knock Out.
"Thank you."
~~~Optimus' house
The com. vid rang and Optimus answered. He greeted his carrier with a sad smile.
"How is he?" asked Optimus.
"He's in a deep stasis. Knock Out isn't sure if he will wake up. Whoever did this knew what they were doing," said Ratchet. "I'm going to be busy for the next few weeks. I need you to check up on your siblings everyday. Grimlock may be the most responsible, but it's the youngest ones I'm worried about. They have school tomorrow. It's their first day."
"I'll make sure they make it there in time. It's the one I went to right?" asked Optimus.
"Yes it is. Near the Hall of Records and the hospital. I'm sure you remember where it is at," said Ratchet. "They get out around two after noon. Take them to your place and help them with their learning. Then they are allowed to watch what they want."
"Alright carrier," said Optimus, hearing the crying of his twins. "I must attend to Hot Rod and Alnilam. I shall speak with you later."
Optimus shut off the connection and grabbed two bottles before feeding his sons. The two drank deeply, enjoying the sweet tasting sparkling energon. When they finished Optimus set them down to sleep. Megatron came in and greeted his mate with a kiss.
"I have to take the triplets to school tomorrow for carrier. He's going to be busy for the next few weeks and will need help," Optimus explained.
"Hmm... I'll watch the twins while you do that. Then I'm meeting up with Prowl and Jazz to help with the investigating the attempted murder of your sire," said Megatron.
"Alright love," said Optimus.
~~~Vos
"Look daddy. We go fly," Array squealed.
The youngest seekerlet flew around his sire's helm while his older two brothers hovered near their uncles.
"I see that Array. You have gotten better at it," said Starscream.
"Yes he is. It'll be a useful skill if it happens," TC hinted.
"Indeed. I just hope it won't come to that," said Starscream.
"Daddy come fly with us," said Flare, the middle child.
"Yeah, uncle Tc and 'Warp showed us how to be a real trine," said Turbine.
"I shall join you. We can even show you a few trine moves," said Starscream.
"Yay!" all three seekerlets cheered.
"You better be ready," said Skywarp.
"Oh I am," said Starscream.
The seekers went outside and the triplets got into formation. The youngest on the right and the middle on the left. The oldest was right in the middle. The three seekerlets flew around in a beginners stage. Starscream smiled. His sons were doing great for a first time together.
"Let us show them now Scream," said Skywarp.
"Alright. Come down boys. Your uncles and I are going to show you how to become masters of the sky," said Starscream.
Once they landed and watched as the older seekers took to the air. The triplets were stunned at seeing how graceful they were while in the air. Their sire seemed to be the best of it all. When they landed, Skywarp leaned on Starscream with a big grin on his face.
"That felt so good. You seem to be better then last time we flew together," said Thundercracker.
"It sure did. He's not only ruler of Vos, but he will always be the ruler of the sky. I haven't seen anyone best him," said Skywarp. "Let's try to keep it that way huh Screamer?"
"Star, it's time," Skyfire called out.
"I'm coming love. Alright you three, behave for your uncles. Carrier and I have to go to Iacon to talk with uncle Megatron and Uncle Optimus," said Starscream. "We'll be back in a few days."
"Alright daddy," said Flare.
Each seekerlet flew up and gave their sire a kiss before waving goodbye to him. Starscream thanked his brothers through their bond, which was even stronger since they were reunited.
~~~Iacon 2 days later
Prowl, Jazz, Starscream, and Skyfire walked into the meeting room with the new members of the High Council. Optimus and Megatron sat at the head of the table with their twins napping in a corner. Optimus nodded to them and motioned for them to sit. They did so and looked to Optimus.
"As you all know we have terrorists threatening the seeker race," Optimus started. "I have recently learned that Ironhide was attacked, even though he was not a seeker. Those responsible for this can be anywhere. As of last night, I received a message from one of the members of this terrorist group."
Optimus pushed a button on the table and static was heard. Then a raspy voice.
"Listen closely. We will destroy any seeker we find. I shall reveal myself on the night after the celebration. Be prepared or be destroyed. Vos will be last. If you wish for us to stop, then listen to our terms tomorrow night outside of Iacon."
Optimus stopped the recording. Starscream seemed to grip onto Skyfire's servo. There little ones were in danger.
"I have set up a safe haven for all sparklings and younglings that are seekers. After them will be the older ones. It is located under Vos, deep within Cybertron. There will be defenses to guard them from any danger," said Optimus. "But we are still unsure if anyone else in danger."
"I have the security visual from the attack on Ironhide. The attacker disabled the audio, ensuring that no one will hear what they have to say," said Megatron. He played the clip all the way up to when he called for a medic. The mech was black and looked like he blended in with everything around him, making him very difficult to spot. "Ironhide's condition is critical. Knock Out informed we that we are uncertain if Ironhide will ever wake up again. This mech knew what he was doing and how to do it right."
"I have set out patrols to look out for anything suspicious. My battle computer says that it is 12% sure that we are to find this unknown caller whom sent the message until we meet him, and another 70% that we will not find the members of the organization that wishes all seekers to be destroyed," said Prowl. "There's also a 65% of those not seekers will be attacked if viewed as seeker lovers or friends of seekers. There is no doubt that bots will die if they are not stopped."
"Which is why I have decided that I am going to meet with those who threaten the seeker race. I will be going alone," said Optimus.
"No, I shall go with you. It is my race they are after and I wish to know why. It could mean the lives of my brothers and my sons," said Starscream. "I will be joining whether you like it or not Prime. They must be stopped and I will be part of helping with that."
"Love, you will surely be killed. They're after you and you're race. You are the leader of the seekers. Without you they will force us to surrender," said Skyfire.
"I shall be fine. I have survived the war and any treatment the old High Council forced Megatron to do to me," said Starscream.
"Very well Starscream, but I shall be your guard to ensure that you are safe," said Optimus.
"Thank you Optimus," said Starscream.
~~~ next night... outside of Iacon
Starscream transformed and landed hard on the ground. Optimus also transformed and stood in front of the silver seeker. Three large, black mechs stood not that far away from them. Each bore a symbol on their helm that looked like a moon and sun.
"Stay where you are," the middle mech said.
"I have received your message and wish to listen to your terms to ensure that the seeker race isn't harmed in anyway," said Optimus.
"Ah yes the terms. Well you see we wish for the leader of the seekers to surrender to us for his race's survival," the mech said.
"And what do you plan to do with this leader?" Starscream asked.
"Oh I don't know. Maybe a few torture sessions, ransom, or for someone else," the mech answered. "I wouldn't dare tell you two. You just might refuse."
"Prime, I'm doing it. I'm not risking my race," said Starscream.
"Starscream..."
"No, I am doing it. Tell Skyfire that I love him," said Starscream. "If I surrender, do I have your word that my race will be left alone?"
"You have my full trust. I promise on the spark of Primus and on the Matrix that I shall do no harm to your race," the mech said.
Starscream nodded and stepped towards them. The other two mechs forced Starscream on his knees and servos behind his back. They tied his wrists together and put a skeleton looking brace over his wings. Starscream shrieked at the sudden shock that went through his wings.
"Come, he will be arriving within the week," the mech said.
"Don't forget what I told you Prime," said Starscream.
The seeker disappeared with the mechs into the darkness. Optimus felt his spark sink as he did nothing. But he would do as Starscream said. It was his decision and he would honor it, as much as he didn't enjoy it. The Prime turned around and headed back to Iacon to inform them of the situation.
~~~somewhere on earth- deep ocean
The two bodies of Ratbat and Shockwave started to glow a bright purple. They reformatted and changed, merging into a much larger being. Purple optics seemed to burn with hatred as they looked around. Water swirled around the purple body. It stood well above Grimlock's height, who was the tallest of all of Team Prime. Large, ridged spikes covered the shoulders, helm, knees, chest, and pelvic. Sharp claws clenched tightly, cutting through the surrounding rock like it was nothing. Sharp denta ground together as memories came back.
"I have returned and I shall get the Prime when the two moons and star lines up perfectly. I shall wait the many years to get my revenge of what he did to me," the mech snarled, voice rough and gravelly, keeping a sharp edge and striking fear into anyone's spark.
~~~Iacon- Prime's home
"No. No, no, no, no, no," Skyfire chanted over and over again.
"I truly am sorry Skyfire. Starscream chose to save his race," said Optimus.
"I don't care! They'll kill him! I just know it!" Skyfire shouted, wings shaking with his boiling anger.
"He-"
"Don't. Starscream is gone and you did nothing to stop them," Skyfire growled.
Optimus bowed his helm. Skyfire was right. He did nothing to stop the mechs from taking the seeker. Megatron stayed by his mate's side, not enjoying seeing him guilty for something that couldn't be helped. Skyfire stormed out of the room and to his own. He needed to cool down.
"He's just venting Optimus. He doesn't mean it," Megatron soothed.
"No he's right. I did nothing to stop them from taking Starscream. He told me to let him do it," said Optimus. "I saw it in his optics. He wanted to not only save his race, but his children, mate, and brothers. He showed how much he loved them by sacrificing himself."
"Starscream will survive. He's a strong mech whose been through the Pit and back many times," said Megatron.
"I just hope so. But something else tells me he's in a lot of trouble. Like he's keeping a secret that will soon be revealed," said Optimus.
"Come, it's time for recharge," said Megatron.
"Alright Megatron," said Optimus. "Tomorrow I need to take the triplets to school. You can recharge late."
Optimus laid down and snuggled close to Megatron. The silver mech pulled Optimus closer. Optimus slipped into recharge, waiting for the new day to come.