Title: The Day That Praxians Flew
Disclaimers: I do not own Transformers.
Warnings for anything and everything
Notes: Ok, I may do one chapter after this one. Lol This story has been a lot of fun to write. Please do leave a review and read my other story, Ratchet's Angel. ^^
Summary: Ratchet has had Prowl and his trine locked up in the medbay all week. What is going on? Then, there's this announcement of an air show being held at the base with proceeds going to charity. What is Highwind and his trine up to? And why is Warpdrive getting his ammo changed out for paintballs? Who knows? Stormbreaker is busy chasing Warpdrive and Highwind is busy courting the shy Skyfire. Yeah, usual base insanity times ten with the seeker trine. By the way, has anyone seen gears?
"Regular Talk"
'com link'
Bond Talk or Texting
Song Choice: You Suck At Love by Simple Plan (Nightcore version)
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Optimus's POV
I rub my helm. I swear that this base has gone crazy. Ratchet has had Prowl and his trine locked up in the medbay all week. So, anyone that got injured the past week have been pointed to Flatline and her lab. And then, the poor Autobot would have to be rescued if they fragged Flatline off. I wish Ratchet finished whatever is taking so long soon. I am walking into the rec room and I spot all of the minibots except for Gears. They all sound worried. So, my curiousity got the better of me and I go over. "Is something wrong?" I ask them. Bumblebee looks up at me. "Sir, have you seen Gears?" he asks. I shake my head. "I can't say I have." I say and bumblebee looks down. "None of us have seen him for the past two days. Streamline says he's in the base, but we can't find him" Cliffjumper says. I vent and rub my helm. "If I see him, I will let you know." I say and they nod.
I get my energon and think. Where is Gears? As I walk to my office, I am met by Spike and Carly. "Prime, did you hear about the event coming up?" Spike asks. "Of course he heard, Spike! He Signed the paperwork" Carly says. "Can you remind me? It's been a chaotic week" I say confused. What event? "The big air show! Silverbolt and his team have been practicing all week with Highwind's trine" Spike says. Carly nods. "And all the money from the tickets to the show is being donated to charity!" Carly says. "Yeah, even the Blue Angels are coming to perform!" Spike says. I vent, my helm is starting to hurt. "I must have forgotten about it, but I'm sure it's all handled between Highwind, Jazz, and Silverbolt." I say and they nod. "By any chance, have either of you seen gears? He seems to have been misplaced. He's in the base, but we haven't seen him for two days" I say and they shake their heads. "No, but if we do, we'll let you know." Carly says.
I vent. "Thank you" I say and head to my office. Once there, I dig through the paperwork I've already completed. I soon find that I did approve an air show at the arc. Well, at least the Aerialbots are getting in some training. I vent and lean back in my chair only to fall backwards into the floor. Puzzled, I look to find my chair has been tampered with to dump me whenever I try to relax. I grumble getting up. 'Sunstreaker, you and Sideswipe report to my office...now' I com Sunstreaker. 'Yes sir' Sunstreaker replies sounding calm. Something doesn't seem right. I groan rubbing my helm. I am starting to get a proccessor ache. Soon, Sunstreaker and Sideswipe report to my office and are at attention. "Did either of you have anything to do with pranking my office chair?" I ask. they look surprisingly confused. "Sir? We just got off patrol. Eight hour shift." Sideswipe says and Sunstreaker nods.
I look into it to see they are being truthful. "Sir, maybe you should ask Warpdrive. Stormbreaker said he was the base prankster back when they were with the cons" Sunstreaker says and I nod. "Very well, dismissed." I say and they leave. I vent and head out to look for Highwind...and Gears. I shake my he thinking about the crazy day I am already having. I soon get to the quarters given to Highwind and his trine. I hear Warpdrive giggling and soon Stormbreaker yells and runs out covered with dots of rainbow colored paint. "Drive! When I get my servos on you!" Stormbreaker yells and runs off looking for Warpdrive. I vent and head outside, hoping to catch Highwind. When I get outside, I see Warpdrive dodging paintballs from Stormbreaker, laughing his aft off. I vent and look for Highwind. I soon spot something silver at the top of the volcano.
Heading up, I find that Highwind is not alone. Skyfire jumps startled and Highwind looks at me annoyed. "Highwind, can you please reign in Warpdrive? He's been pranking other Autobots and the tension in the base is high enough as it is." I say. He vents and nods. "Sorry, Skyfire. Maybe next time we won't be interrupted." Highwind says and Skyfire nods. They both start to head down. "By the way, have either of you seen Gears? He's in the base somewhere, but no one has seen him for a couple days." I ask. "Did you try Flatline's lab? I think I saw him go in there a couple days ago." Highwind says. "I will try there, thank you, Highwind" I say and head to Flatline's lab. When I step in, I finally find Gears...he's welded to the wall and Flatline is ignoring him as she works. "Flatline? Why is Gears welded to the wall?" I ask. She looks at Gears. "Huh...I guess I did forget about him. Better get him down. That can't be good for the wall." she says. "The wall? What about me?" Gears asks. "You should have known better than to insult a carrying femme" Flatline says dryly.
I rub my head again. No wonder Flatline has been more emotional this past week. I forgot that she and perceptor were expecting the arrival of their first sparkling. Flatline was already showing and was having trouble moving like normal. "I will get him down, Flatline. The other minbots were looking for him" I say and she nods. I manage to get him down and gears runs out the door. Flatline looks at me. "Are you alright sir?" She asks. "I'm getting a proccessor ache. Nothing some recharge won't fix" I say and she nods. "My carrier says he will be done with Prowl and his trine in time for the air show. I'm actually looking forward to it." Flatline says and I nod. "It will be nice to have the base back to normal again." I say and she nods and then cries out in pain. "Flatline? Are you alright?" I ask. She looks at me. "The sparkling is coming. I could have sworn Percy and I had another month." She says and I nod. I gently pick her up and take her to her quarters. 'Ratchet, Flatline is having the sparkling' I com ratchet. 'I'm up to my elbows in work here that can't wait. Is Percepter there?' he asks.
'No, he went on that trip with chip, remember?' I answer as I gently put Flatline on her berth. 'Slag, I'm going to have to talk you through it, Prime.' he says and I look at flatline with wide optics. 'what?' I com back. 'you are going to have to deliver that sparkling Prime' Ratchet responds. I take a deep vent and reply. 'What do I do'
Time Skip Four hours
After four hours, Flatline has a healthy little mech she names Searchlight. He has yellow optics and is built with a boxy little frame with rotor nubs on his shoulders that are on his sides as well. His colors are white with red and tan accents. I vent and smile without my mask, having took it off halfway through the delivery. "He's beautiful, Flatline. Perceptor will be thrilled when he gets back." I say and put my mask back on. Flatline nods and Ratchet soon comes in and smiles. "Thank you, Optimus. I really couldn't get away. I will handle things from here." He says and I nod and leave for the wash racks.
I could go to my private wash racks, but I am exhausted and they were closer. I go into them and go to one of the bigger showers and find Sunny and Sides interfacing with Warpdrive. I turn around and decide to got to my quarters instead of staying there. Ironhide soon meets up with me. "Prime, are you alright? You're covered in energon and oil." Ironhide asks worried. "I'm fine. It's Flatline's. She went into labor early and Ratchet was too busy and I had to deliver the sparkling. A healthy young mech named Searchlight." I say and Ironhide nods. "That's good. need help getting cleaned up?" he asks and I nod. " I would appreciate that." I say and hide follows me into my quarters.
Jazz's POV
Ah chuckle watching Ironhide follow Prime into his quarters. Ah always knew they had a thing going on since both their bondmates were on cybertron. Everyone knew Elita and Chromia didn't mind Prime and hide interfacing with each other when they needed da release since da femmes were on cybertron. Optimus and Ironhide allowed da same arrangement between Elita and Chromia since their mechs were on earth. Poor Prime is nearing the end of his rope with da craziness of da base over da past week. With da air show tomorrow, everyone will find out what Ratchet is doing with Prowl and his trine. Ah have ah running bet with anything from interfacing to full frame rebuilds.
Song Choice Change: Welcome to my life by Simple Plan
I head to the rec room and sit with Highwind and his trine. Warpdrive has a goofy grin and Stormbreaker looks like he's about to strangle Warpdrive. "What did ah miss?" Ah ask. "Sunny and sides interfaced with me!" Warpdrive says happily. Stormbreaker grumbles. "In the public wash racks where Prime caught them and walked right out" Stormbreaker says rolling his optics. Highwind shakes his helm. "I swear it's like sparklings with these two" He says. "not true, Highwind. At least sparklings can't argue with ya" Ah say. He nods. "Speaking of sparklings, Flatline had her sparkling today. His name is Searchlight and he's going ta be a copter mech. Has rotor nubs already." Ah say. Highwind flinches. "That must have hurt when Flatline was in labor. Good thing she had Ratchet." Highwind says and Ah chuckle. "Ratchet wasn't da one dat delivered da sparkling. It was Prime." Ah say and Highwind shakes his helm. "Poor prime, having to go through that" Stormbreaker says and Ah nod.
"Did he ever find Gears?" Highwind asks. Ah nod. "Apparently, he fragged off Flatline and she welded him ta da wall and forgot about him." Ah say. Highwind nods. "So, are ya guys ready for da Air show tomorrow?" Ah ask and Highwind nods. "Yes, we even managed to cure Silverbolt of his fear of heights." Highwind says. "What was with da paintballs? There was ah large shipment of them in different colors. Red Alert almost glitched when they came in." Ah ask. "We're planning on doing a dogfight during the show. Each team has a specific color of paintball to use instead of live rounds so no one gets injured." Highwind says and Ah nod. "Makes sense" Ah say.
"Well, we best head to our berths. Big day tomorrow" Highwind says and he leaves with his trine. Ah watch them leave and Think about Prowl. Ah wonder what's going on with him and his trine. 'Prowl to Jazz' Prowl coms meh. 'Prowler! Are ya alright? nobot has seen ya and ya trine all week!' Ah reply. 'We're fine. Can you come to the medbay? I want you to see before everyone else does tomorrow.' Prowl asks, making me curious. 'sure, prowl. on my way' Ah reply. 'good, and Jazz, it's a surprise. Not a word to anybot' Prowl says.
To be continued...
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Notes: Yeah, I know, I'm so mean to poor Optimus and my readers. What did prowl want jazz to see? you will find out during the anticipated air show next chapter!