Inspired by that mini rp me and Ice did when Gadg' and 'Che got sick and Ratchet had to look after them both.
They were bound to get ill as kids as well
A few weeks before Gadget's 5th birthday, there was a widespread outbreak of Sparkling Fever. Many of the planet's young became infected. And unfortunately Gadget and Ricochet.
The fever itself wasn't dangerous or life-threatening, but it made both kids really sick and drowsy. The cousins were bedridden and had barely any energy. And they felt awful. Really awful.
Ratchet and Ironhide worked together to care for the kids. Sparkling Fever, as the name suggests, is only contagious in young Cybertronians because their immune systems aren't as strong as grown 'bots are.
So even though they weren't ill themselves, it was still difficult for both dads.
Ricochet was curled up on the couch in 'Hide's lap, wrapped in a warm blanket and whimpering. Her dad rubbed her back gently while she shivered. But it wasn't helping. And daddy's cuddles always made her feel better. Damn sickness.
Ratchet was preparing another dosage of medicine while holding a drowsy Gadget in one arm. The poor boy rested his helm on his dad's shoulder and was also wrapped up his favorite fuzzy blanket. He whined softly and Ratch' whispered comforting things to him. But it didn't help. Damn sickness.
Ratchet carried his little Gadget over to the couch and sat him down with Ricochet. Ironhide held them both and draped the fuzzy blanket over both of them, knowing 'Che liked it too. Both sparklings cuddled up together, nuzzling for warmth.
Ratchet poured the medicine into 2 cups and held them out to them. Gadget took his and drank it slowly, gagging a little.
"Easy now." Ratchet said and rubbed his back gently. He finished up, then he got Ricochet's cup. 'Che turned her head away in distaste.
"Come on 'Che." Ratchet said sternly. Little 'Che shook her head. "No."
"'Che." Ironhide warned. "Drink the medicine please."
Ricochet pouted, but when her dad gave her a stern look she gave in and drank it. She pulled a annoyed face the entire time though.
"Good girl 'Che." Ironhide said gently. 'Che coughed due to the medicine's foul taste. Gadget noticed because he nuzzled her gently as a form of comfort. She nuzzled back and 'Hide held them both warmly.
"Wuv you Gadgy." 'Che whispered tiredly.
"Wuv you 'Che." Gadg' whispered back and started to drift into recharge.