Author's note. Sorry for shortness of chapter, the next one will be longer.

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"There, there baby, it's okay," Skywarp cooed as he held a crying Chromia close to him, her poor little rear was almost glowing after the spanking she had gotten from Megatron.

Beside Skywarp, Ironhide was being hugged by Elita and a had a 'I won't cry' look on his face. Ratchet was giving the Decepticon leader his dirtiest look while Skyfire stood close to Skywarp, wary of Starscream's temper, the Seeker was still fuming about his bitten hand was no doubt looking for an excuse to lash out. And unfortunately, Skyfire was his favourite target.

Rumble and Frenzy were actually looking sympathetic and weren't sneering in the slightest as they stood close to their creator Soundwave who had handed Ironhide's punishment. The other Decpeticons watched with varying degrees of interest, though the Insecticons were now looking smug that the little spitfire Femme had been punished. Though of course they knew their fellow Cons weren't going to forget that they had been bested by a Femling.

"Alright, that enough of that," Megatron said finally, apparently growing bored. "Skywarp, take your kids back to your rooms, and settle them."

"Yes, sir," Skywarp said, beckoning to the other Sparklings as he headed in the direction of the door. Thundercracker started to follow but Skywarp turned and said with a sad smile.

"It's alright, I can handle it."

And with that the little group left the Command Room, just as Hook entered. He raised a brow at the sight of Starscream holding his bitten hand but didn't say anything, just walked right over. As he took Starscream's hand and examined it, he said dryly.

"So which one was it?"

"Ironhide," Starscream spat as Hook cleaned the bite. "The little brat bit me because his precious mate was being punished."

"Hmm, I'm surprised they got into trouble so fast," Hook said sardonically. "I thought it would be at least a day before I had to treat anyone."

"Well they are Autobrats," Scrapper said with a sneer.

"They're not that bad, actually," Thundercracker said coolly. "Shame some of us can't get over past grievances."

"Meaning me," Starscream hissed as his hand was dabbed with antiseptic. "Getting sort for the little brats, are you Thundercracker?"

"They're just kids, Starscream," Thundercracker replied calmly. "There's not much point in you carrying on this silly vendetta you have with the Shuttle."

"No point?" spluttered Starscream. "That little brat betrayed me, and I will make him suffer."

Megatron rolled his optics as Thundercracker and Starscream started arguing, sometimes he wondered why he bothered turning those Autobots into Sparklings when he was already perpetually surrounded by Sparklings.

The Sparklings POV.

"I'm sorry you got spanked Mia, but you were naughty," Skywarp said gently as he carried his little Femme to their rooms.

"It hurt, daddy," Chromia whimpered and Skywarp experienced a swooping sensation in his Spark, he hadn't been sure if any of them would ever call him that.

"I know, sweetness, but it'll get better, you'll see."

Holding her even tighter, he continued rubbing her back as they neared his quarters. Once there, he gently set her down and she was immediately surrounded by her fellow Sparklings. While they fussed over her and Ironhide, Skywarp set up some pillows in a pile in front of a screen and switched his computer on.

Quickly searching through the different channels, he found one that had a series of human cartoons, perfect for his little ones. There was an advert on at the moment, but he knew what ever show was on would start soon.

"Come on, babies, why don't you all watch some nice cartoons for a while, it'll make you feel better," he said with a smile and got them to come over and settled them down. After making sure they were comfy, he stood up and went over to the door.

"Now, can I trust you all to stay here while I pop out for something?" Skywarp asked anxiously but they all nodded yes, so he smiled and after waving goodbye, left them.

"Alone at last," Ironhide said with a sigh.

"Oh Hide," Chromia said, throwing her arms around him. "You were so brave, but why'd you do it."

"I didn't want you getting punished on your own like that," Ironhide said softly, as he hugged her back.

"I can't believe you bit Starscream," Skyfire said in awe as they all snuggled together in the nest of pillows.

"You wule, that's for sure," agreed Ratchet with a smile as the human show started.

"Are you sure you're okay?" asked Elita as Chromia gave a small smile.

"Yes, in fact I've got some good news."

They all looked at her as she grinned mischievously and withdrew from subspace, several sticky, Energon treats. As they gaped, she said.

"I wasn't about to forget you guys, so I hid some for later."

With a whoop, Ironhide hugged her as they all laughed at her naughtiness, especially as even Soundwave hadn't seen it coming. In no time at all, they were munching on treats and laughing away as they watched the funny cartoon.

Things weren't so bad after all.

Author's note. Hope you all enjoyed that, not sure what I'm writing in the next chapter, you'll just have to wait and see. Don't forget, suggestions are welcome. Till next time.