Author's note. I'm so, so sorry for taking so long to update but once again work and other stories got in the way. Anyway I hope this chapter was worth the wait.

Since you all loved the bit with Fibers, I've been sure to include a bit with her.

Enjoy and please review.

Sky fire's POV.

Skyfire stared down helplessly at Starscream as the Seeker snuggled into him. He was currently sitting on the berth with Starscream between his legs and resting his head on his chest. Thundercracker and Skywarp were also on the berth, gathered around Skyfire and hugging their Trine leader.

Starscream was currently purring as his Trine mates sent waves of love over their Bond and at the moment, was very relaxed. But how long would this last?

"Is everything alright?"

Skyfire looked up as Ratchet gently asked this question. The Medic was standing a few feet away, giving them all space. His face was clouded with concern and he was clenching a large wrench in his hand.

"Starscream?" Skyfire asked as the Seeker peeked out at Ratchet.

"Are you okay?"

The Seeker considered the question for a moment before saying.

"I think so, um, nothing hurts or anything."

"Is it alright if I scan you?" Ratchet asked, his tone still gentle.

"Just to make sur4e everything's alright."

"Uh huh," Starscream replied, squeezing Skyfire's hand tightly.

Ratchet came slightly closer and started scanning the red Seeker. Starscream watched with wide optics. His Trine mates also watched closely, looking for any sign that something was wrong.

Finally, Ratchet finished and as he recorded the results, he asked.

"Starscream, what's the last thing you remember?"

Starscream frowned and bit his lip as he concentrated on remembering Eventually, he said, almost hesitantly.

"I was getting ready for recharge, I was going early because there was a riad the next day…"

Thundercracker and Skywarp glanced at each other, that could have been any cycle during the time they had been on Earth.

But then Starscream said.

"Warp, you…you came into my quarters, you were wanting, you know."

Starscream blushed at this before continuing.

"Interface. TC was in the Med Bay and you were lonely."

Only Ratchet saw the growing horror on Skyfire's face as he remembered something. Skywarp and Thundercracker meanwhile, had knowing expressions on their faces.

"But I didn't feel like it so you left," Starscram finished, looking at Skywarp.

"Does that help?"

"It does Starscream," Ratchet quickly assured him. "Thank you."

Starscream beamed at the praise and relaxed against Skyfire. Looking up at the large Shuttle, he smiled widely and said.

"I did good, didn't I?"

"Of course you did, Starscream," Skyfire said with a gentle smile.

"As you always do."

This made Starscream smile even more and bury his face against Skyfire's arm. He stayed there as he murmured.

"Thanks Skyfire,"

"I take it you two know when that time was?" Ratchet now asked the two Seekers.

They nodded.

"That would have been about over weeks ago," Thundercracker stated.

"That was when we attacked the Templeton Powe Station."

Ratchet nodded and made a note. Loking up at Starscrea, he said gently.

"Starscream, you've lost about two weeks of memory but I'm confident it will come back."

"Until you're back to normal, Skyfire and your Trine will look after you, how does that sound?"

"It sounds great," Starscream replied happily, he had no problem with that.

He suddenly spotted the twins berth and frowned.

"What happened to them?"

"They got hurt," Ratchet said with heavy sign. "But I'm looking after them."

Starscream nodded thoughtfully but didn't pursue the issue. He glanced down at his body and made a face.

"Ack, I'm all grimy," he complained before adding. "I want a shower."

"I want one too," Skywarp whined as Ratchet chuckled.

"You can have one, don't worry," the Medic assured them.

"Thundercracker, why don't you take these two to the Med Bay wash room?"

The blue Seeker nodded and he and his Trine got off the berth. As Thundercracker started to led him and Skywarp away, Starscream turned and said.

"Aren't you coming Skyfire?"

"I think Ratchet wants to talk to me, so no Starscream," Skyfire said gently.

"But I'll see you in a little while."

Starscream nodded, clinging to his Trine mates arms as they made their way to the Wash Room. Ratchet now turned to Skyfire.

"What's wrong?" he asked seriously.

"It's that memory," Skyfire said, grief written all over his face.

"Do you remember the morning after he arrived? That nightmare I told you about?"

Ratchet nodded grimly.

"The one about Megaron sneaking into his room and abusing him?"

"That's the one." Skyfire said before adding.

"Ratchet, he told me that earlier that night, Skywarp had been bothering him because Thudnercracker was in the Med Bay."

The Medic's optics widened in understanding.

"His last memory is just before he was attacked," he said slowly. "That's not good, this is going to cause problems."

"What am I going to do?" Skfire said miserably. "I -I don't want him reliving all that pain, it broke my Spark the last time."

"I think we need that group from Cybertron," Ratchet said grimly.

"And now."

Soundwave's POV.

Soundwave on-lined his optics very slowly as he awoke from recharge. He could feel several bodies on and around him which meant he'd shared his berth with his creations. His internal chrome told him he'd slept longer than he'd meant to but considering that he'd been up most of the night, this wasn't really surprising.

As he glanced down at his chest, memories of the previous night's events suddenly washed over him. His meeting with Blaster, seeing the space pod crash, finding out who had been in it, returning to the Nemesis.

The little Femme was sleeping soundly, clinging tightly to his chest. On either side, Rumble and Frenzy lolled, their mouths open as they slept. On his left, Ravage was curled up against his side and looked to be sleepily soundly. But as Soundwave shifted slightly, Ravage opened an optic and purred before settling back down again.

This made Soundwave chuckle softly, his oldest was always there for him. But back to the matter at hand.

He raised a hand and carefully shifted both Rumble and Frenzy off him. They barely stirred, just carried on sleeping on their creator's comfy berth. With one hand supporting the little Femme, Soundwave sat up properly, stretching the stiff joints in his body.

Stroking Ravage's head, he said softly.

"Let your brothers sleep for a while longer but then you must wake them."

Ravage purred again in response and Soundwave knew he could rely on the panther bot.

The Femme shifted slightly as Soundwave stood and started carrying her away. As he exited his quarters and started walking along the corridor, she started to stir. By the time he had reached the lift, she had woken, blinking her bright yellow optics. She shied back into his armour as she saw they were on the move.

He looked down at her as she stared up at him with wide optics.

"We are off to see Hook, our Medic," he explained.

"I need to make sure you are fully functioning."

She didn't respond but her body tensed up. But before Soundwave could say anything, the lift stopped and he was met by LongHaul.

"Soundwave," the Constructicon greeted and Soundwave inclined his head.

The green and purple Mech raised an optic at the sight but before he could comment, Soundwave said.

"LongHaul, the Space Bridge is out of commission, it must be fixed."

LongHaul nodded slowly.

"I'll get my crew on it," he said before adding.

"Megatron and Starscream needing to get back?"

"Affirmative," Soundwave replied.

Nearly everyone on the Nemesis thought both their leader and his Second were on some sort of mission on Cybertron. Soundwave had not bothered to correct this theory. It was amusing how no one questioned Starscream's Trine disappearance, most thought they were off flying somewhere.

It would be interesting to see everyone's reactions when they found out the truth.

"You going to Hook's? Longhaul was now asking to which Soundwave nodded.

"Well, I'll wait until you're done before I start, we need him with us."

Soundwave accepted this and the two parted, LongHaul going into the lift as Soundwave proceeded down the corridor. As they approached the Med Bay, Fibers started projecting more and more fear. Soundwave rubbed her back, trying to reassure her that everything was going to be alright.

"Soundwave, this is a surprise," Hook coolly greeted as the telepath finally arrived at his destination.

"Who's that?"

"Designation, Fibers," Soudnwave informed him as he made his way over to the examination berth.

"She came from a crashed Space Pod which I discovered earlier this morning. She will remain with me."

Hook nodded, looking at her curiously.

"Hmm, looks like a type of Cassette but one I've never seen the likes of."

He considered the small Femme for a moment and then gestured to the examination table.

"Pop her on there and I'll take a look."

But as Soundwave tried to put her down, she clung tightly to his chest and wouldn't let go. He tried again, but she simply held on even more.

"Youngling, let go," he ordered but she just shook her head and buried it against his chest.

"Ah, just leave her, I can scan her let that," Hook finally said, seeing that Soundwave wasn't getting anywhere.

But now, Fibers started scrambling out of Soundwave's arms and he couldn't hold her. She leapt out of his arms and landed on the table. She tried to get away but Soundwave placed a firm hand behind her, indicating he wasn't going to let her run off.

She bared her teeth and snared as Hook tried to approach her. He stopped dead and examined her sternly. She didn't try to run again but her hands were balled into fists. Despite her fierce stance, Soundwave could fell waves of fear rolling off her and it disturbed him.

"She's afraid of Medics," Hook declared, looking up at Soudnwave.

He looked back down at her.

"Of those with Medical equipment."

The Medic had voiced the theory that Soundwave was starting to form in his mind. Fibers was no ordinary transformer.

"Youngling," Soundwave now said.

She looked at him briefly before her optics darted back to watch Hook.

"What was the name of your creators?"

She gave a small flinch, her optics falling to the ground. She didn't say anything for a long moment but the two Mechs didn't move. And then finally, she said in a very small voice.

"Sparks."

The two Mechs looked at each other.

That was the name of a notorious Autobot scientist who had been discharged for unlawful experiments. He had a allied himself with the Autobots but this seemed to be only for two reasons. First, he couldn't' stand Megatron. Secondly, he didn't want to remain neutral, he wanted his experiments to be used.

But so far, Optimus Prime had refused and so had his mate when Prime had been in stasis. So he had taken off into the stars, where no one could stop him and his research. And it seemed his research had taken him far.

Soundwave considered things. If she was the result of an experiment, it made sense she did not like Medics. And it was too soon for him to start questioning her about her life, she didn't trust him enough yet. And he needed her to trust him if he was going to be her guardian.

"Give me a moment," he said to Hook before turning on his internal comm.

"Ravage?"

"Yes Soundwave?"

"Bring Rumble and Frenzy to the Med Bay, I don't' care if their still asleep."

"At once, Soundwave,"

Soundwave switched on the comm and said gently.

"Would you like some Energon, little one?"

She nodded but looked slightly suspicious, as though they were planning a trick. As Hook moved away, Soundwave went and got her a cube of Energon, full of nutrients. there was no telling the last time she's had a good meal. She's likely been surviving on space rations for the last while

He showed her the cube but she didn't seem inclined to take it. So he raised it to his own mouth, after retracing his face mask and took a generous sip. He let her see he was consuming the Energon before once again offering it to her.

She took it this time and after examining it, took a very cautious sip. She paused and waited to see if anything would happen. When it didn't, she sat down and started sipping her drink, still watching everything around her.

Soundwave rubbed her back, trying to let her know everything was alright.

Just as she was finishing her drink, Soundwave felt a tremor in his Spark and knew his creations were approaching.

"Rumble, Frenzy and Ravage will be here shortly," he warned her.

"They are going to be getting a check up."

A moment later, they did indeed arrive, the two younger ones complaining loudly as Ravage marched them into the room.

"Don't wanna go, I was sleeping," Rumble howled as Frenzy yelped.

"Hey, watch it with those teeth, you overgrown pussy cat."

"Rumble, Frenzy, desist this instant," Soundwave said sternly and the two jumped to attention.

This made Ravage snigger and he continued to a comfy corner to settle down and have a quick nap.

"Aw, boss, what did ya get Ravage to drag us down here for?" Frnzy asked grumpily.

"For a check up."

Before they could argue, Soundwave spoke over their link.

"Fibers is scared of Hook, I want you to show her she has nothing to fear from a simple check up."

"Oh. Well, okay then. For our new sis, we'll do it," replied Rumble.

"But no probing," Frenzy added as both of them now smiled.

"Why didn't you say so, boss," Rumble said with an easy grin as he and his brother sauntered over to the table and climbed up.

"Hi sis," Frenzy greeted with a roguish grin which made her mouth twitch.

Hook rolled his optics as he came forward with a scanner. Fibers tensed at the sight but the two Cassettes just let the Medic get on with it and didn't complain once. Once they were done, Rumble looked at Fibers and said.

"Your turn, and when we're done we're show you around."

She hesitated but then Rumble reached over and took her hand with a grin. With this encouragement, she was able to allow Hook to scan her.

Soundwave watched passively, he knew that this wouldn't be the last obstacle he'd face when it came to Fibers. But like any good parent, he was prepared to face those obstacles when they came.

Author's note. In the next time, Thundercracker and Skywarp remember happier times with their Trine mate. Also we are back at Cybertron as Megatron goes on the hunt for new recruits. Till next time.