thoughts

Pairings:

MegatronxOptimus Prime

WheeljackxBulkhead

RatchetxIronhide

SmokescreenxBumblebee

BreakdownxKnock Out

JazzxProwl

GrimlockxNightstar (oc)

SoundwavexBlaster

CyclonusxTailgate

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. And I don't know about the characters that I have been given ideas from others. But they get the credit for making them. Or anything related to Dragon Ball that I'll use.

"Get back here Hot Rod!" Burnah shouted.

"No!" Hot Rod shouted back.

The mechling ran like crazy. His body glowed when Burnah informed him that he was going to stay away from his family with no contact at all. Hot Rod didn't like the idea and just ran around like the devil was on his heels. Burnah sighed and started to chase him around. His body was still recovering so it made it harder. Burnah stopped and fell to the ground, groaning and clutching his chest. His breaths were ragged and labored. Hot Rod stopped and ran back.

"Burnah are you alright?" asked Hot Rod.

"Got you now," said Burnah, grabbing Hot Rod.

"Hey no fair. You tricked me," Hot Rod whined.

"I was starting to hurt and you just came to me. I didn't think you cared so much," said Burnah.

"Of course I do. Cyclonus even told me that you'd be my-"

Hot Rod stopped and covered his mouth. He looked away in shame. He couldn't tell Burnah. It could ruin what they had between each other. Burnah sat down and turned Hot Rod's helm towards him, making him look into his optics.

"Your what Hot Rod?" Burnah asked. Hot Rod muttered something. "What?"

"I said sparkmate," Hot Rod said a bit louder.

"I see. Hot Rod I must say that I have thought about what the feeling in my spark. I have come to conclusion that you are to be my mate also," said Burnah.

"Really?" Hot Rod asked.

"Yes really. Once you are older and of age, I will bond with you," said Burnah.

"But... I don't even know how to bond or have a family with you or even how to kiss properly," Hot Rod protested.

"I'll teach you everything but not right now. You have to get your things and say goodbye before we leave. Your creators want you safe until this Galvatron is taken care of," said Burnah.

Hot Rod really didn't want to go, but he knew he had to. He didn't want to worry his creators if Galvatron did get him. Hot Rod got home and saw that all of team Prime and former Decepticons were there. He smiled when he saw Skylar staring at Knock Out's and Breakdown's son, Highturn. Soundwave was also there with Blaster, their cassetticons at their pedes and a small red femme in Soundwave's arms. Hot Rod assumed the femme was their daughter. Burnah waited by the door with a few packed items.

"Be safe Hot Rod," said Ratchet, hugging him close.

"I will," said Hot Rod.

"I'll see you soon bro," said Alnilam.

Hot Rod waved goodbye. Burnah and Soundwave waited for him. Once Hot Rod steeled himself, he left with the silent mech and his teacher.

~~~000

Cyclonus stood outside of a small house. He stared at the door before knocking. He heard a few quiet swears before the door opened. A mech about his height stood there, looking at him oddly.

"Yes?" the mech asked.

"Does Tailgate live here?" asked Cyclonus, keeping his voice steady.

"Yes he does. Why?" asked the mech.

"I need to speak with him. It is... vital that I do," said Cyclonus.

The mech motioned him in. Cyclonus stepped in and shut the door behind him. The mech took him to a berthroom. His breath hitched a bit when he saw his mate laying there, reading a datapad. The minibot turned towards the two.

"Cyclonus?" Tailgate asked.

"It is I," said Cyclonus, stepping forward and falling to his knees, elbows resting next to his mate as he grabbed his servos. "I've missed you so much."

"So have I," said Tailgate. "But how? Last time I saw you, you were shot down and crashed. I begged Ultra Magnus to let me go look for you but he wouldn't allow it. He said you were dangerous and couldn't stay. I wanted so badly to go out, but Ratchet stopped me, saying I could endanger our son."

"Yes how is he?" asked Cyclonus.

"I am fine thank you very much," the mech said.

"Cy, I want you to meet your son, Octane," said Tailgate. "And I adopted one when he was found as a sparkling. I left him with Alpha Trion to train. His name is Smokescreen."

"Two?" asked Cyclonus. "I don't believe this."

"Well Smokescreen was found on a planet we passed by. He was scruffed up and hungry when Ratchet found the poor thing. I was in the medibay at the time to see how my spark was doing when I saw him. Ratchet said that he belonged to no one, so I took him in. Then when we got back to Cybertron, I took him to Alpha Trion to train while Octane and I left to a mission to help some neutrals. I haven't seen him since until Cybertron was rebuilt. He is mated to Bumblebee and already has twins, mech and femme. Their names are Orbit and Firefly," Tailgate told.

"I will meet them once you get stronger," said Cyclonus.

"Get some rest carrier. You're going to need it," said Octane.

~~~000

Hot Rod dragged his pedes along the ground. They had walked for almost the whole day. Soundwave stopped waited for Hot Rod to catch up. Burnah went back to Hot Rod and picked him up.

"Sleep Hot Rod. We are almost to the first resting spot," said Burnah.

Hot Rod nodded and curled up in Burnah's arms. The older mech walked back to Soundwave and they continued on their trek. They had a few more days travel before they finally reached a hidden cavern, deep within Cybertron. It was dark when the two finally made it. Burnah sat down and laid back against a rock with Hot Rod in his arms while Soundwave started up a fire.

"I'll take first watch," said Burnah. "Get some rest."

Soundwave nodded and laid down on his side. He fell asleep shortly, Burnah watching the burning flame. His servos stayed over Hot Rod to keep him warm. The mechling didn't move much, but did snuggle in closer to the warmth of his teacher. Burnah looked up at the sky, thinking about the nearing future. Galvatron was going to find Hot Rod no matter what, but they still tried to keep him safe. Burnah knew with Hot Rod's power, Galvatron would want it all to himself. But Hot Rod didn't know about his power.

"I'll make sure he doesn't find you Hot Rod," said Burnah, stroking his tiny helm.

Hot Rod woke up the next morning feeling refreshed and energized. Soundwave was awake while Burnah still slept. Hot Rod got next to the fire to warm up from the chilly air. Soundwave offered him some energon, which he took gladly. Burnah didn't wake up until later on. He stretched and quickly drank his energon. The three made sure there was no sign before leaving. Each evening Hot Rod would get tired and either Soundwave or Burnah would carry him. It wasn't until they reached their final destination did something happen.

Burnah and Soundwave had set everything up. That's when the black mech got dizzy and leaned heavily against the wall of the cavern. He panted as a small wave of pain went through him. Soundwave got to his side and helped lean him up against a berth.

"Are you alright Burnah?" asked Soundwave.

"I'm not sure," Burnah panted. "I suddenly feel really ill. It's like I haven't had any energon for days."

Soundwave started up a fire and got Burnah close. The cloaked mech passed out. Hot Rod was still sleeping soundly in his makeshift berth. Soundwave got a cool rag from his subspace and placed it on Burnah's helm to try to help. He didn't know what was causing this, but it could be serious. He contacted Ratchet through a secure link.

"Check to see if he is injured in any way," said Ratchet. Soundwave checked and found something on Burnah's side.

"It looks like he has rust on his left side between his plating," Soundwave reported. "It doesn't look like regular rust either. It's too... brown and red."

"Cosmic rust," said Ratchet. "Don't touch it. I will come when I can. For now just keep him still and don't let Hot Rod near the spot either. Check on it daily and record it. I'll need to know everything when I arrive."

"I will Ratchet, don't worry," said Soundwave.

"Good. I'll be there in a few days once I get a break," said Ratchet.

Soundwave heard the line disconnect. He pulled up a blanket to Burnah's chin before laying down himself near Hot Rod, sensors alert of anything.

~~~000

Tailgate snuggled up close to his mate after a few rounds of much needed interfacing. Cyclonus held his mate close, never wanting to let go. They had also renewed their bond together, making Tailgate's spark stronger.

"So how did you survive?" Tailgate asked.

"After I was shot down I fell through the ground. I was in stasis for thousands of years until I was awoken by Dark Energon. Galvatron took over my mind and body, making me his loyal servant. I knew that I had to get back to you, but I didn't know how. The Dark Energon made it difficult to do anything," Cyclonus explained. "Ratchet was able to purge the dark matter from my body so that I might return to you."

"I'm glad he did," said Tailgate.

"And so am I love. It's been far too long," said Cyclonus, kissing the white and blue mech.

~~~000

"Soundwave, is Burnah alright?" asked Hot Rod.

"He will be fine in a few days. Ratchet is coming to fix him. And don't touch his left side. That's where the cosmic rust is," said Soundwave. "I'm going to go collect some energon. I'll be back in a while. Remember what I told you."

"Yes Soundwave," said Hot Rod.

Soundwave nodded and left. Burnah woke up shortly. Hot Rod took one of the last cubes and tilted Burnah's head, helping him drink the blue fuel.

"Thank you Hot Rod," said Burnah. "Where's Soundwave?"

"He went to go get more energon," said Hot Rod. "You just stay still. You need rest. I'll stay right by your side."

Burnah nodded and fell back into recharge. Hot Rod made himself comfortable and laid down on Burnah's right side. The cloaked mech seemed to smile when he felt the youngling close to him.