Disclaimer: Although I wish I owned transformers I have to live with the fact that I do not...just Sparks

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Dancing Flames

"Shouldn't you be heading back to the base? I know there's a certain little sparkling waiting for you."

A weary, battle worn Prime looked to his right to see his CMO looking a quite impatient. "I know Ratchet, I want to see her smiling face but I need to get my processors straightened out. You can stop with all the scans my friend I'm quite alright; and I know you would rather have me in the med bay...I find that I can think better out here." Optimus had grown fond of the small grassy hill where he had first sent out a message to any remaining Autobots.

"You bet you you're slaggin aft I want you back at the base, but I can hold off on the med bay part...I'm more concerned about Sparks."

"How about this, I promise that as soon as I get my thoughts in order I will head directly to the base." Prime couldn't bring himself to burden his little sparkling with his troubles; she was far too young and precious for them.

Ratchet grumbled his displeasure at the idea, but let it slide for now. "You have one earth hour to get back to the base and have that sparkling laughing and smiling again." The moody medic jabbed a finger at Optimus' chest before continuing. "Cause if she isn't then I'm converting you into an ice box."

Optimus couldn't help but chuckle at his long time friend. *Always with the threats.*

Ratchet opened a comm link to Ironhide. 'Hide, go get Sparks; knowing Prime he won't be leaving here anytime soon.'

'Megatron's return is eating at him isn't it.' Ironhide was already heading down the hall in the base that led to Optimus' private quarters.

'As usual.'

'Why can't that pit spawned mech just stay dead.' The black bot snarled over the link as he approached his leader's room.

"Sparky...Sparky...time to get up."

"Yeah Sparkypoo...come out and...hey!"

"Shut your yaps you two." Mudflap and Skids suddenly found themselves in the grip of their dreaded trainer.

"Awww come on Hide, we were gonna keep her happy till you guys got back." Mudflap tried to squirm out of the stronger mechs grip.

"You are not to wake up the sparkling or I'll be blasting your afts to the matrix and back."

"But, but...Flap and I...ummmmm, uhhh Hide...isn't Sparky a little human?"

"Of course she is." Ironhide pulled the twins out of the doorway and stepped into the room. "Why are you slaggers asking such a..." The weapon's specialist froze mid step as he took in the sight on Optimus' berth. "What in the name of Primus." Ironhide crept closer to the berth peering at what was supposed to be a human child.

"What is it Hide?" Mudflap was leaning over his twin, trying to see what was happening.

"Quiet you two." The black bot snarled at the annoying pair. Stepping closer to the small lump on the berth, Ironhide noticed that the blue blanket belonging to Sparks was there...just a lot larger.

Things were quiet until a little sleepy sounding chirp came from the fuzzy blue lump that was quickly followed by movement. Freezing in place, Ironhide watched as a red and blue head poked out of the blanket. The specialist could only gape at the sight before him.

"Primus."

"What...is it Sparky?" Skids took a small step into the room.

"I have a feeling that it is." Hide stepped up to the berth where the sparkling still slept.

"But I thought she was human."

"She's supposed to be...I don't know what happened." With gentle hands Ironhide scooped up the small femme blanket and all. Once he had her cradled in one arm; Ironhide peered down at a little face with a button nose and little blue flames dancing on red. *The Matrix.* It was the only explanation the cannon happy mech could come up with.

"Well."

"Yeah, welllllll." The twins had now invaded the room and were gawking at the new sparkling.

Scowling at the pair of trouble makers, Hide tucked the blanket around Sparks and headed out of the room. Ignoring the two mechs that were following at his heels as he left the base at a quick pace. 'Ratchet...Is Prime still at the lookout?'

'Unfortunately yes.'

'Keep him there, I have a little surprise.' Ironhide couldn't help but smile at the reaction he knew Optimus would have when he saw the cute sparkling.

'And the surprise would be?'

'You'll see you nosey slagger.' Hide cut the comm link before Ratchet could fire back a threat.

It didn't take Ironhide very long to reach the grassy hill that was now glowing an orange color from the setting sun. The mech wasn't surprised that Prime was still standing in his usual spot, watching the sky. With a smile still on his face, Ironhide leaned down and spoke softly to Sparks.

"Sparks, I have a big surprise for you." It wasn't long before the sparkling gave a little chirp and bright blue optics flickered on to greet the large mech.

Sparks found herself staring up at a familiar face. Happy that her playmate was back she reached her arms out for a hug only to stop when she noticed that something was very different. "Hide, why do I look different?"

"I'm not sure Sparkling, but I think you have become the cutest little bot this side of the universe."

A chirpy giggle escaped Sparks gaining the attention of not only the medic but a troubled mech that seemed to brighten at the sweet sight behind him. Prime couldn't find any words to describe what he saw; all he knew was that Primus had done something to make both him and his little Sparkling even happier.

"Sparks..."

Small blue optics zeroed in on the only blue and red Peterbilt truck that meant the world to her. With a loud squeal, Sparks wiggled out of Ironhide's arms to the ground. "Daddy!" Leaving the blanket behind Sparks made for the large bot on shaky legs.

"Sparkling." Optimus knelt down with open arms to catch the tiny sparkling in his arms. Once he had her in his grasp he held her close as she clung to him with a content sigh. All his worries seemed to melt away as he listened to the little chirps and giggles coming from his sparkling. Things felt right again in the leaders world.

Thanks for all the great reviews my little gum drops ^_^ there might be one more chapter to end the story...unless I can come up with something else lol...cheers