Decepticon base
"Is she really offline? For all we know is that they could be lying."
"It is a possibility, when we attacked the ship I saw my mother and my sister, they were both unconscious and the look in Prime's optics when he went over to my mother. I want to know the truth. If they are lying I will make them suffer."
Soundwave had sent Lazerbeak and Ravage to the tomb where Sentinel and Shadow were apparently buried. They had scanned the tombs to see if the bots in there were actually Sentinel Prime and Shadow, what they found was the truth. Lazerbeak lowered his helm as the truth was confirmed, they headed back to the Decepticon base to report their findings. Megatron was sitting down on his throne, deep in thought. What if she had really died, what if they were telling the truth? Soundwave had returned with Lazerbeak and Ravage and had shown Megatron their findings, Megatron clutched the armrests of his throne, crushing it.
"That is all Soundwave, you are dismissed."
"Soundwave: Offers sincerest condolences" Soundwave said, giving a bow and leaving the room.
Megatron had remained sitting on his throne for the remainder of the solar cycle. He went to his room and pulled out a cube of high grade, this was the one solution to take the pain away. He would drink until he couldn't feel the pain and he passed out. The next solar cycle was another meeting, everyone was present except for Megatron, who was still in his private quarters, passed out. They couldn't start the meeting without Megatron so Starscream sent Pyrostrata to find him, she looked in his throne room and found that he wasn't there, she had asked other Decepticons if they had seen him, they had told her that he had gone to his private quarters last night, but they hadn't seen him come out. She headed to Megatron's private quarters and knocked on his door, she smelt an intoxicating aroma coming from there. "Sir?" She knocked again, but no reply came. She had contacted Soundwave to come to their leader's quarters as he had the override code. "Lord Megatron, we're going to open the door now." Pyrostrata said as Soundwave entered in the override code. Once, they got in she saw that her leader was passed out on the floor, a strong odor of high grade came from inside, his quarters were practically destroyed, they had contacted Hook to come to his quarters. They hoisted Megatron up and laid him down on the berth, Hook performed a medical examination on him.
"He's going to have a big helm ache once he gets up. We need to transfer him to the medical bay so I can keep an optic on him." Hook and Soundwave had to carry their leader to the medical bay.
Autobot base
Aurora was sitting at her desk, tapping her digit on the desk, she had finished all of her work that needed to be done. Really there wasn't much to do seeing as the other senators and High Council were on Paradron. She leaned back in her seat, closing her optics and letting out a sigh. As she did the computer console on her desk beeped, she opened her optics then looked at a screen, someone was trying to call on a private line, she accepted the call.
"Aurora."
"Pyrostrata, what do you want."
"A little rude are we?"
"Hurry up and say what you want to say or else I'm ending this call."
"I just came to inform you about your brother."
"What about him?" She asked as Pyrostrata brought up a picture of him on a medical berth with wires hooked up to him. "And you're showing me this why?"
"He didn't mean to offline your mother, finding out that she had passed caused him to drink high grade until his systems went into emergency stasis. You shouldn't blame him." Aurora remained stoic and emotionless.
"He should of thought about the possibility that mother and I were on that ship before he even considered attacking it. I will blame him, he killed our father. In my mind he will always be blamed and labeled as a murderer, this conversation is over." She cut the transmission.
Aurora leaned back in her seat once more, closing her optics, but a knock was heard on her door. She opened her optics once again. "Come in."
"Hello love." It was Ultra Magnus.
Aurora smiled seeing him. "Hi."
"Are you busy?"
"Not at the moment." He sat down on the couch that was in her office. "Did you finish all of your duties?"
"I'm done for today. I was looking for you since you weren't in our berth I figured you would be in your office."
"Do you want some energon?" She asked.
"That would be appreciated." She made him a cube, then headed over to the couch, handing the cube to him. "Thank you." Aurora sat down next to him, letting out a sigh. "What's the matter?"
"It's nothing."
"Aurora." He frowned.
"Don't worry love, it's nothing." She reassured him with a smile. "How was training the Wreckers?"
"Don't get me started." He scowled.
She giggled, then kissed his cheek. "Stop scowling." He huffed, but pulled her into his embrace to which she snuggled into. It was rare to enjoy these moments alone together with one another, usually they would pass each other and see each other when the day was over, but they would go to sleep since they were both exhausted by the end of the day. As they were relaxing together in each other's arms, they heard a beep coming from the intercom. Aurora rolled her optics and sighed softly while Magnus chuckled softly, she separated from Magnus, then went to answer it. "Yes?"
"Aurora, we have a call coming in from Paradron." She sighed softly "Alright, I shall be there shortly." She got away from her desk, then looked at Magnus. "Do you want to come with me?"
"Of course." He smiled, then they headed over to a private meeting room. Optimus and Elita were in there, after a few clicks the screen came online and three bots appeared on the screen.
"Novablade, Hydra, Renova." Optimus greeted.
"Hey Opty." Novablade said, Renova rolled her optics and Hydra whacked him upside the helm.
"Show some respect."
Optimus and Aurora chuckled at their antics. "You three are rather ridiculous as usual."
"He is the ridiculous one, not us. Anyways, we just wanted to report that everything is set up, most of the bots here on Paradron are done setting up. It's all peaceful for now." Hydra said.
"That is a relief." Optimus said. "Thank you for taking over for us."
The three nodded. "By the way, we are sorry about the loss of your mother." Renova said sincerely.
"Thank you." Aurora and Optimus said.
"Thank Primus you're okay though Aurora." Renova said.
"Yeah. I just wish our mother was too. By the way, how's Ambus doing?" Aurora asked.
"He's fine, he keeps asking for you. Emerald and I have been watching over him for you." Renova said.
"I do wish I could be there, but it's really impossi…."
"Mama!" A voice cried from off the screen, Aurora smiled as she saw Emerald holding a little light blue and light purple mechling. "Mama! Papa!" The mechling grinned, then he saw the others. "Hi Uncle Optimus, Aunt Elita."
"Hello Ambus." Optimus and Elita smiled.
"We'll leave so you three can talk. Hydra, Novablade, Renova contact us again." Elita and Optimus left the two.
"We'll leave too." Hydra, Renova, and Novablade left while Emerald gave the three some space to talk to each other.
"Are you behaving for Emerald?" Aurora asked as he nodded.
"What about your studies? Did you look over the videos and books in the datapad I gave you?"
"Yes mama." He nodded again. "When are you and papa going to come here? Emerald said you were going to come here."
Aurora tensed. "Something came up so mommy has to stay here. You know Papa has to stay here to help your uncle."
"Oh…okay, but when?" He asked sadly, Aurora's spark tightened painfully as she saw the look of sadness on her son's face.
"Soon sweetspark. You know you can always call us."
"I know, but I want to see you, not on a screen. I miss you and papa." He whispered softly, a tear slipping down from his optic.
"Don't cry Ambus, just wait a little bit longer for mommy, okay?" Ambus rubbed his optics, nodding and sniffling. "Papa and I love you."
"Love…. you…too." He said in between sniffles.
"It's almost your bed time; you should head off to bed son." Magnus said softly. "You can call us anytime you want, no matter what time it is, we'll answer."
"Okay papa. Goodnight." Ambus said as he waved goodbye and headed out, the connection terminating.
Aurora closed her optics, tears coming from her optics. Magnus saw this, he pulled her close and wrapped his arms around him. "We'll see him soon, my love. Don't cry." He rubbed her back soothingly.
After staying like that for a while, Aurora stopped crying and wiped her optics, sniffling. "I know, but when I see him like that it's so hard. I feel so bad that I didn't leave with him when I had the chance."
"Aurora, don't beat yourself about it. You didn't know all of this would happen. At least he's safe from harm and he has Emerald and friends to watch over him."
Aurora sniffed. "You're right." She smiled softly. "Thank you."
"You must be exhausted, should we go settle down in our quarters?"'
Aurora nodded, she knew she would need it. Once they had reached their quarters, they both got cleaned up and laid down on the berth. Aurora snuggled up to Magnus, who wrapped an arm around her. Of course, he fell asleep before she did, she smiled softly as she looked at his sleeping face Honestly, she was grateful that Magnus was around, he was always there for her when she needed it. He was there for her when Megatron betrayed them and when Sentinel died, even now as her mother had passed. As for Ambus, he was unexpected, Ambus was the product of a forced interface. When she found out she was carrying Ambus, she didn't know how Magnus would react, but he didn't hate Ambus. In fact, he cared for her and Ambus, he treated Ambus as his own son, which was really touching for Aurora. Hopefully, one day when the war was over, they would have their own little family. She wanted to give Magnus sparklings of his own even if he thought of Ambus as his own son. A bonus would be that Ambus would have siblings. She smiled as she thought about this, slowly her optics grew heavy and she drifted into recharge.
Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay in updating! My college life was so hectic so I didn't have any time to update or type up any new chapter. Anyways, thank you to those of you who left reviews. Please continue to let me know what you think of this story and please let me know if you see any spelling or grammar errors. Thanks!
~ QueenoftheDecepticons