chapter 4
Optimus woke up when her alarm clock went off. It was a lovely day. She walked into the kitchen and saw Ultra Magnus. He was ready the morning news pad. "Good morning Optimus," Ultra Magnus said when he saw Optimus walk in.
"Morning Ultra Magnus." Optimus said.
"I see you slept well." Ultra Magnus said.
"It was a very pleasant night." Optimus said. "I want to thank you again for letting me stay here until the house that is being built for me is finished." she said.
"No problem Optimus Prime, I'm happy to help." Ultra Magnus said.
"Oh I just remember I have an appointment with a medic later today after lunch." Optimus said.
"Well it's a good thing you remembered you want your little one to grow up to be strong and healthy." Ultra Magnus said.
"I do I just hope I raise the child right without him or her knowing their half Decepticon heritage." Optimus said.
"I don't know if you should keep it a secret some day your child will want answers. Cliffjumper's mother was straight with him last week. True he was shocked but he knew he belonged with the Autobots." Ultra Magnus said.
"I hope my child knows that too." Optimus said. "Just think in nine more months I'll be a mother," she said.
"I know you will make a fine mother." Ultra Magnus said.
"Thank you." Optimus said.
After a couple of months. Optimus was doing some shopping. She had to get some groceries she notice they were little low at the house so she decided to buy some. Once she got everything she went back to Ultra Magnus' house.
"See you went grocery shopping." Ultra Magnus said when he went outside. He took most of the bags to make the load lighter for Optimus.
"I did and I got everything." Optimus said.
"I see you got a few different foods that were not on the list you made." Ultra Magnus said.
"Sorry I just developed a craving for some of those foods." she said.
"Ah I see. So don't worry I'm not mad I understand it's no big deal." Ultra Magnus said.
"Thanks," Optimus said.
After 2 more months Optimus' middle had grown she was starting to look pregnant. She was at the doctor's office it was time for a check up. Doppler was out with a bad cold. So Ratchet was taking over. "Okay Optimus let's see how you and your little sparkling are doing." Ratchet said.
Optimus laid down on the exam table. Ratchet spread a cold gel on her middle. Then he rubbed the device over it. "Okay the little one is very healthy. Next month you'll be able to find out what you are having." Ratchet said.
"You mean if I have a boy or a girl?" Optimus said.
"I might be able to tell if it is a flyer or a ground bot as well." Ratchet said.
"Thanks I'll make next months appointment." Optimus said as Ratchet cleaned her up.
Optimus got up and made the appointment and headed back to Ultra Magnus' house.
"How did it go?" Ultra Magnus asked.
"It went alright, Ratchet said at next month's appointment we'll find out the gender the sparkling if it is flyer or ground bot." Optimus said.
"That sound's nice." Ultra Magnus said. "What would you prefer?" he asked.
"I don't care I just want the sparkling to be healthy." she said.
"That is a good way to look at it." Ultra Magnus said.
Optimus spent some of her free time looking for sparkling blanket material she wanted it to be perfect. She chose a soft yellow fabric. On it she stitched the allspark, earth, Cybertron and Omega supreme's spaceship mode.
"That looks good." Ultra Magnus said.
"Yes it tells the story of my crew and I. I think it will be perfect for my little one." Optimus said.
"It sure will. I know once your child is old enough you will tell it the story of how you became a hero on Cybertron and earth." Ultra Magnus said.
"I will, it is story that needs to be told." Optimus said.
A month passed by quickly and Optimus was at her next appointment. "Is it a boy or girl?" Optimus asked.
Doppler looked closely. "Okay let's see if the little one would let me see." she said. Then she saw the gender clearly. "Congratulations it's a girl." she said.
"Wow." Optimus said.
Optimus was pretty excited.
"Hello Optimus welcome back you seem pretty cheerful." Ultra Magnus said.
"Yes I have some great news it's a girl." Optimus said.
"Wow congratulations." Ultra Magnus said.
"Thank you." Optimus said. "I am pretty excited about this." she said.
"I know you would be." Ultra Magnus said.
Optimus was talking to Elita-1 and Sentinel Prime. "I can't believe you're having a girl." Elita said.
"What is it a flyer or a ground bot?" Sentinel asked. Sentinel was trying be friendlier especially after burying the hatchet.
"I don't know yet, Doppler said she couldn't see it clearly so she said it might take a month or two to find or wait till the sparkling is born." Optimus said.
"Okay," Sentinel said.
"I'm pretty excited." Optimus said. "The house will be finished once the sparkling is 4 months old." she said.
"That's great." Elita said.
"If you need any help with your little one let us know." Sentinel said.
"I'll keep that in mind thanks Sentinel." Optimus said.
After a few months Optimus was now 10 months pregnant. Her little sparkling was due any day now. She didn't do much. She still took her vitamins, got a good amount of exercise and ate healthy food. She was going to have her sparkling soon.
Ultra Magnus was helping her out. He helped her get sparkling supplies all the things she needed for her new child.
Optimus had already packed a bag so she would be ready for stay at the hospital.
Two days later Optimus was having breakfast with Ultra Magnus.
"Optimus you really know how to cook. That was delicious." Ultra Magnus said.
"Thank you." Optimus said as she cleared up the dishes. "AH!" she said dropping the plates on the floor breaking them.
"Are you okay?" Ultra Magnus asked.
"I think I'm okay the sparkling was kicking a bit a hard." Optimus said.
"Are you sure?' Ultra Magnus asked.
"Yes the pain stopped." she said.
"Okay if you say so." Ultra Magnus said.
Optimus went to the bathroom some time later.
Ultra Magnus was sitting on the couch. Then Optimus came out. She looked like she was in a lot of pain. "Ultra Magnus," she said.
"Yes?" he asked.
"My fluids broke." Optimus said.
Ultra Magnus jumped to his feet. "WHAT?!" he said.
"Yes I thought the pain from before was kicking but it was contraction AH!" she said.
"Okay let's get you to the hospital." Ultra magnus said.
Optimus grabbed the bag and Ultra Magnus took her to the hospital.
Optimus was now in a hospital room breathing heavy.
The nurse asked Ultra Magnus if the sparkling was his. "No I'm a close friend." he answered.
"Do you know the father?" the nurse asked.
Ultra Magnus looked at Optimus to asked if it was okay. Optimus knew what Ultra Magnus was going ask so she nodded.
Ultra Magnus whispered what happened to Optimus. "I see, then can you fill out these papers for me?" she asked.
"Of course." Ultra Magnus said.
Then after about 6 hours Optimus was ready to deliver. "Okay Optimus 1,2,3 PUSH!" Ratchet said.
Optimus took a deep breath and pushed as hard as she could.
Then a sparkling cry was heard. The sparkling was a little flier. "Here is your daughter Optimus." Ratchet said.
Optimus took the little red a blue flier into her arms. 'Thank you Ratchet." she said.
"My pleasure." he said. Then he gave the sparkling a check up. "She's very healthy what are you going to name her?" Ratchet asked.
"I'm going to name her Sungem because she is pretty as a gemstone and the sunshine of my life." Optimus said.
"That is a good name." Ratchet said.
Ultra Magnus came in and saw the sparkling. "She'll make a fine Autobot." he said.
"Thanks, I hope she will." Optimus said.
To be continued.
