Later

Bulkhead looked at the two little mechs. They were still so tiny and the youngest one was on spark support.

"Well at least they're alive Bulk."

"I know." Ironelle looked over to Ratchet. He was busy scanning Wheeljack to make sure everything was being repaired as it was supposed to.

"Ratch how long will the younger one have to be on spark support?"

"A few days at the least." Bulkhead sighed.

"Hey Bulk did you pick out their names?"

"Yeah." A smile formed on Bulkhead's face.

"Jackie said the older one, the one that looks like me, is Red Zone and the younger one is Whitefire."

"I think those names are perfect Bulk." Ironelle smiled and looked over at Wheeljack. He had been recharging for about 3 hours.

"Poor Jackie."

"Yeah. He's so tired. He did great though."

"Yep he did. At least it was shorter than it was with Shadow. It only took these two 14 hours. Shadow took 2 days."

"You know I've heard rumors about us being able to have quads. Have you ever heard any of those Bulk?"

"Um...yeah I think so."

"That would be crazy. I don't think that's possible though. There's been no recorded record of quadruplets being sparked. I'd feel sorry for the carrier."

"Had a lot of trouble with two. Can't think about all the trouble I'd have with four." The two turned and looked over at Wheeljack. His optics still had a very tired look to them, but he was awake and resting his arms across his chest.

"He's back from the dead. Have a nice nap?" Ellie asked.

"Yes I did, thank you." Bulkhead walked to Wheeljack's side.

"Jackie you should recharge more. You're starting to look like a zombie," the green mech said.

"I'm fine. I've already had a nap. I'm good for a while."

"Ratchet said you need rest."

"And I've had my rest."

"You've stubborn."

"Thanks Bulk." Wheeljack smiled tiredly. Bulkhead smiled slightly and then hugged him.

"Watch it you old Wrecking Ball. I'm still sore."

"Sorry Jackie." Bulkhead kissed the top of his helm and one of the twins started crying again. The large green mech walked over to the two cribs and picked up Red Zone. He calmed down and Wheeljack smiled.

"I never did get to see them before I passed out. Can I see them now?" asked Wheeljack. Ironelle chuckled and looked at Bulkhead.

"Of course Jackie." Wheeljack sat up and Bulkhead laid the small mech in Wheeljack's arms.

"This is the older one?"

"Yeah. The younger one is on spark support."

"He's on spark support?" the white mech asked; sadly.

"Yeah. But it's not your fault Jackie. Don't ever think it was," Bulkhead said.

"For how long? Shadow was one it for a month. Please tell me he's going to get off of it soon?" Ironelle had a sympathetic look in her optics.

"He'll get off in a few days."

"This is for sure?"

"Yep. Ratchet's made sure."

"That's good news." Wheeljack bounced the small mech. He smiled and giggled.

"Can I see the small one at least?" Bulkhead gently pulled the bassinet over to the side of Wheeljack's berth. Wheeljack looked at him.

"Why do the ones that look like me end up on spark support?" Bulkhead and Ellie were silent. Whitefire yawned and Bulkhead looked down at him. He smiled and gently stroked the tiny mech's helm. He was lulled back into recharge.

2 Months Later...

"I think Jade will take after you Ratchet," said Ellie. She smiled as Ratchet set his servo over her abdominal armor.

"She may take after you."

"Red takes after me. I think she'll take after you...and I have something to talk to you about."

"All right. What is it?" he asked.

"I've thought about it...and...maybe I'll let you teach Red to throw wrenches."

"Really?" he asked. She rolled her optics.

"Thank you." He hugged her gently.

"Get off of me! Frag off!" She pushed him off. He sighed and then grabbed a data-pad and continued working. Ironelle sighed and laid down on the berth and winced.

"Are you ok?" asked Ratchet.

"I think I had a contraction." Ratchet walked over to her and picked her up bridal style and carried her to the med-bay. She groaned as Ratchet set her on the medical berth.

"It's too early in the morning for this."

"I know."

Later

The small jade and white femme smiled. Ironelle smiled and cradled Jade's form in her arms.

"She's beautiful Ellie," Ratchet said as he kissed Ironelle's helm.

"Just like you." Ironelle rolled her optics.

"Stop being a kiss up."

"I'm just telling the truth." Ratchet gently stroked Jade's helm with his finger and she smiled.

"Now that you've held her for a little bit you need to recharge." Ironelle smiled tiredly as Ratchet took Jade into his arms.

"Get some rest." Ratchet kissed her gently and then walked away to put Jade in her bassinet. Ellie smiled.

Later...

Ironelle's optics slid closed and Ratchet smiled.

"You're finally recharging," he whispered.

"No I'm not." Her blue optics opened once again and she smiled. Ratchet facepalmed

"I just jinxed it didn't I?"

"Yes!" she said stubbornly before laughing. Ratchet shook his head and Ironelle hugged him around his waist.

"You still love me." Ratchet sighed before wrapping his arms around her.

"I do." She let go and laid back on the berth. Ratchet sat beside her.

"So what's going to happen now doc?"

"Don't call me doc!" he snapped. She held up her servos in surrender.

"Ok! Jeez." Ratchet glared at her and she sat on his lap and kissed his cheek.

"Don't look like that. Don't you know it takes less energy to smile then it does frown?" Ratchet rolled his optics and tried not to smile. Ironelle smiled and laughed.

"You know you want to smile. Come on." She kissed his cheek and he smiled.

"I love your smile." Ratchet laughed as Ironelle pelted his face with kisses.

"Ok! I give!" Ratchet gently held her and she rested against his chest. He smiled and rubbed her back soothingly. She laughed slightly and fell into recharge soon after.