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Chapter 13
Soon enough, everyone on base had seen the video and naturally began teasing Skids about it. Now, when Optimus saw it, he naturally wasn't amused and gathered with Ratchet and Ironhide to discuss a punishment. The three senior Autobots decided Sideswipe would be cleaning where the prank had been set up, had to help Skids clean up, and got no new paint-jobs. Ratchet and Ironhide said they would come up with a suitable punishment for Iris and dragged their adopted daughter back to the med-bay.
The two healing patients looked up at the argument that was starting up as the three entered. "What were you thinking, Iris?" Ratchet demanded. Iris just shrugged as she was sat on a berth and she stared blankly at the wall. Ironhide vented a sigh before asking, "What are we going to do with you, Iris?" "Ironhide, we must think of a punishment," Ratchet reminded him. "Right. So, Iris, what would be a good punishment? Perhaps we should take away your guns, or your video games? Maybe have you help Ratch in the med bay for a week?" Ironhide questioned.
Iris locked her big jade green eyes on Ironhide and they were so wide and innocent looking, Ironhide felt his attitude as a parent slipping. "I don't know, Daddy. I'm truly sorry and I'll accept whatever punishment you give me." She really was the picture of innocence and Ironhide felt his anger disappear as his stance relaxed and he vented a sigh in defeat. "Well...since you're sorry..." Ironhide began. "Ironhide, you can't be serious!" Ratchet cut in, shocked that Ironhide would give in so easily. "Oh, c'mon, Ratch! She said she was sorry, and we can't keep this up, anyway; she has to learn on her own. Besides, her birthday is the day after tomorrow. Just let her off!" Ironhide snapped. "That is beside the point! She'll never learn if you keep babying her so much!" Ratchet snapped back.
Ironhide decided to change tactics. "Awe, c'mon, Ratch. Just let her off. It'll be good for you," Ironhide purred. Ratchet hesitated. Ironhide said something in their native language and that ended it. Ratchet sagged in defeat and waved a hand. "Oh, f-fine! No punishment from me! Just...be careful, Iris. I worry about you." Iris grinned brightly, satisfied she had won. "You don't need to worry about me; I can take good care of myself!" she said cheerfully.
"Not so fast, Iris. You're not completely free. No video games for the rest of the day," Ironhide cut in. Iris pouted, but said nothing. "Iris, why don't you and Zak go outside? It will be good for you both," Ratchet said, allowing the human boy to stand. Iris grinned, easily moving out of her depressive thoughts as she grabbed Zak's hand. Dragging Zak out, she called over her shoulder as she left, "Bye Dad, bye Daddy! Thanks!"
Ta-da! Another chapter! Sorry it's been forever since I updated, but my brain feels like it's about to have a melt-down with everything in my life that is going on! I'll try to be faster! And also get other chapters on my other stories up! And all the one-shots that refuse to go away...AH! Too much stuff!