Ya know..I kept getting words that I made Sideswipe too cute. Is it true? If so, I just achive my goal to make all of you melt! Feel my power! *clears throat* Okay, back to topic. Battle's over so more points on the twins (or brothers) and Wheeljack. But more on the brothers.
Not mine..I wish sparkling Sides is mine though..
After a few days, Sideswipe is getting healthier and Sunstreaker loses some of his paranoia. Ever since the surgery's over, the yellow twin doesn't let go of his brother no matter where he went, scared of who or what might snatch his dearest sibling away. But now, he can take a breath of relief when seeing the little sparkling playing with some toys back when the twins' were younger.
"C'mon Sides, let's enjoy the open air. I'm sure everyone will be thrilled to see you up and about," smiled the yellow frontliner as he scoops his brother up. He inspected the scars and wound on the healing armour. The deep gauges still take time to heal, it might heal faster but Sideswipe is slightly sick after the surgery, his systems are still strained.
Cooing at Sunstreakerr and spitting out an action figure's head, Sideswipe rested his head against his brother's chest plates to hear the pump beat and the spark's hum as his older sibling walks out of their room.
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Before stepping into the rec room, Sunstreaker made his way to the medbay to get his brother checked up. As the door swishes open, the cheif surgeon snapped his head to find the two brothers on time for Sideswipe's checkup.
"For the first time in your entire lifecycle, you actually made it in time for a medical checkup instead of giving the usual excuse," grins the medic as he took Sideswipe from Sunstreaker's arms.
"The whole excuse is Sideswipe, I don't give a sla-..care," corrected the Lambo. The only rule he knew when being a sparkling is to NEVER cuss around them. Plus the additional no high grade, no making a lot of noise when they're sleeping, no yelling, jumping or any other crazy activities that might get them hurt. At all. Ever.
"Right. The faster we start this, the faster you can show Sideswipe," nods Ratchet. He called out both First Aid and Hoist as he deposited the confused sparkling on a medberth.
"Don't worry Sides, it's just a checkup," soothed Sunstreaker. Hoist activates the scanner and First Aid brought out a small torch just in case they have to check some circuitry that's hidden behind other circuitry in the shadows.
"Alright, LEANNA! GET OUT HERE!" yelled Ratchet, completely forgetting that Sideswipe is in the room. Sunstreaker scowled at the high tone but Sideswipe simply giggled, a little happy to see the young human dashed out of her room with her labcoat and hair tie.
"I'm here! You don't have to yell you over dated piece of tin.." muttered the human. Sunstreaker still wonder how she could insult the medic without being crushed. Then again, Leanna is already a mini-Ratchet to begin with. Sharp wrench aim, uncontrollable temper, oh yeah..no doubts there.
"Get the scanner around the kid and note me if there's anything, I still got Powerglide's medical report to be done.." seethed Ratchet. Hoist nods his head in acknowledge and moved the small machine all over the small frame. Sideswipe twittered and pouted when the good doctor poked him here and there while his brother just stand there and did nothing.
"Everything's clean, no infections and no casualties. Let's check the bot's temperature, Anna.." Hoist turned to the human as she climbs onto the berth. As far as the doctor knows, a female human's hand is far more sensitive to heat. No wonder mothers always check their babies milk at the back of their hands (it's true, if you have a fever, find a girl to check your temperature by placing the back of their hand on your neck).
Leanna did just that on the sparkling's temple and underneath his lower jaw. The girl concentrated on the amount of heat and smiled.
"His fever's getting lower. A few more days of rest and he'll be a-okay. Though I wonder how that virus could infect him.."
"Quite possible that during First Aid and Swoop's surgeries, some virus from the injured mech contaminated him. It's not just microorganisms who does so you know," chuckled Hoist. Even First Aid smiled at her curiosity.
"Okay.. Everything's clear, the armour could heal on its own but..Aid, do we need to inject him with the special mineral to boost up the healing programme?" she asked, inspecting the slight burn marks from Skywarp.
"I suppose, but as you said yourself he still has his fever, that might not be a great idea since the mineral uses a lot of energy," explained the medical intern. Leanna looks thoughtful before shrugging.
"Right, we're done here. You can take your sparkling and take him for a walk outside but ONLY for a while. That armour's still sensitive," warned the girl. Sunstreaker nods his head in understandment. "Can you write a report to Ratchet? My handwriting's too small for him," she grins.
"And too squiggly to understand," laughed Hoist.
"So is yours, Hoist," teased First Aid. Hoist twiddled his fingers a bit and nods his head and went off to retrieve an empty datapad. Leanna spun around to get down from the berth but end up tipping to much to the side and she fell with a loud thud.
"CRAP! That's fuckin' hurt!" she shouted, but closed her mouth when she realised what she had just said. Sideswipe stared at her with fascinated optics and the next thing that happened, took everyone completely by surprise.
"CWAP!" shouted the sparkling happily. Everyone's jaws flew open when the sparkling continued to clap and curse happily. Every mech in the room glared at the dumbstruck human girl on the floor.
"Don't give me that look! How am I suppose to know he's gonna talk now, I'm not even Cybertronian so I don't know," she snapped before stomping back to her room, face red in embarrassment.
"I'll take the squirt out and try to make him forget this cussword," Sunstreaker huffed.
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After the medbay incident, Sideswipe uttered his first real word that made Sunstreaker's spark filled with pride and joy. While walking down the hall, Sideswipe, who's been sucking his thumb, looked up at his brother and muttered in an infantile voice.
"Sun...ny.."
Next thing Sideswipe knew, he was cuddled and kissed like there was no tomorrow. But he doesn't mind, he twittered and cooed at his brother as he reached out with small hands. Sunstreaker hefted his brother up but still mind the little helm resting against his shoulder.
When they reached the rec room, Fireflight rushed towards the two, well, mainly Sideswipe and starts to coo and the sparkling.
"Hey, can I take care of him for a while? I wonder how it feels like taking care of a sparkling," smiled the young jet. Sunstreaker stared at him for quite some time, a little uncertain whether he should lend Sideswipe or not.
On one hand, he could trust Fireflight taking care of Sideswipe, but on the other hand, he's a bit insecure about the jet's recklessness and lack of attention. He fears that Fireflight might take a spin outside with Sideswipe and crashes into a tree or something. Sunstreaker shuddered inwardly.
"Alright..but Silverbolt will watch along since I don't want anything to happen to Sides. Just..don't bump into anything when you're holding him, he's still partially sick," sighs the yellow hellion in exasperation.
Fireflight beamed and plucked Sideswipe off of Sunstreaker's arms, but not before the sparkling squirm around and called for his brother.
"Sunny...? Sunny..." chirped the sparkling. Fireflight stood still when Sideswipe reached out to get away from him. Sunstreaker merely stroke the black helm gently and murmured something in Cybertronian, but to Fireflight, it wasn't Cybertronian, it seems a bit different that actually calms Sideswipe.
"What did you say to him?" asked a curious Fireflight. Sunstreaker stared at him emotionlessly.
"Nothing you should know. I'll take him back when he wants to sleep,"
"How do I know when he wants to do that?" Sunstreaker grins sadistically and left the now slightly scared Fireflight, behind him, his brothers who are having a nice drink laughed at him.
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Fireflight happily bounces Sideswipe on his thighs, earning him some giggles from the sparkling. He had tought Sideswipe his name but the sparkling can only utter 'light'. The young jet tried again and again but Sideswipe would have none of it, so he have to stick with being called 'light'.
Just then, Bluestreak sauntered into the room and saw Sideswipe with Fireflight on a chair by the energon dispenser. He went over to the duo and sat at a nearby chair.
"Hey Fireflight, did Sunny allow you to take care of Sideswipe? Ever since the battle he doesn't let anyone take care of Sideswipe anymore huh? Gee, what did you say to him that made him agree to let you take care of Sides? He didn't threaten you did he? I know that-.."
Poor Bluestreak, whenever he starts talking, someone might stop him or run away from him, this includes Fireflight who just cuts him off.
"Blue..I only asked for his permission, he allowed me yeah, but under Silverbolt's supervision. Wouldn't want me to...bump into something while holding Sides," answered Fireflight sheepishly. Bluestreak poked Sideswipe on the nose gently, causing the sparkling to push his hand away by batting it clumsily in a cute, adorable way.
"Now I know why Sunny doesn't want to let go of Sides, he's so small and cute~..." cooed the gunner. Fireflight hands the sparkling to Bluestreak, but Sideswipe doesn't like to be transferred from one hand to the other. So he decided now's the time to cry his voice out.
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Cleaning up his room probably on the other side of the Ark, Sunstreaker is fluffing up the pillow for Sideswipe's mattress and the pillow for his sparkling brother's head. As he was about to pick up the toys on one of the chair, he heard Sideswipe crying. Took nearly all of his willpower not to rush outside knowing that Fireflight only got a dose of what he asked for.
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Both Fireflight and Bluestreak panicked when the red sparkling starts to wail at the top of his voice. Blue hands the sparkling to Fireflight, who gave him to Silverbolt, who gave him to Air Raid, who gave him to Skydive, who gave him to Slingshot that just walks in.
The loud-mouth jet screeched when his arms are suddenly filled with a wailing sparkling and out of surprise, accidently toss the mini mech up in the air as he toppled over his own two feet.
"Get him before he falls!" shrieks Bluestreak. Fireflight stumbled over to catch Sideswipe but he completely missed the groaning mech by the floor. The young jet tripped over his comrade and fell face first just as Sideswipe landed safely on his back. Bluestreak and possibly everyone else in the rec room waited for something, anything to happen.
The door swished open to reveal First Aid. He quirk a metal brow when he sees the mess in the rec room.
"Can anyone explain to me why those two are on the floor and Sideswipe climbing all over Fireflight like a candy mountain?" he started slowly.
"Slingshot accidently threw Sides in the air and fell, Fireflight wants to catch him before he falls but manage to trip over Slingshot and...what's a candy mountain? Is it hikeable?" Hound asked once he answered the young medic's question.
"I don't even think that's a word, Hound. And where is Sunstreaker? Shouldn't he be the one taking care of his own brother? I thought we told him to take Sideswipe for a walk.."
"Actually..I was the one who wanted to take care of Sideswipe for a few moment. He allowed me and..please get him off of my helm, why is it wet?" muttered Fireflight. His voice slightly muffled since he never raised his head, possibly because Sideswipe is on top of it.
First Aid chuckled and pry the sparkling off of Fireflight's head. The young jet stood up and touched his helm, feeling that it's slightly wet. He grimaced in disgust and stared at First Aid for answers.
"He tasted your helm.." answered the young medic casually. Fireflight searched his subspace pocket for a towel and start to wipe the drool off his helm. If Sideswipe tasted him, he must've tasted nice..
"You wouldn't want to cry now would you? After all, we loved you," cooed First Aid as he gently tosses Sideswipe into the air. The sparkling twittered and chirped, not comfortable with the change of hands constantly. Just as he was in First Aid's arms again, he starts to squirm and pout.
"What's with him? Usually he enjoys being with people," muttered Bluestreak, looking over First Aid's shoulders to take a peek at the sparkling. Sideswipe whimpered and sniffled, his fever starts to take a toll on his body. First Aid detected the change and brought out a blanket from subspace.
"He's a bit sick, this would be the first time he's been changed hands multiple time, sparklings hate that," explained First Aid, both Bluestreak and Fireflight watched as how Sideswipe quiet down when the blanket is wrapped around his tiny frame. Even the Aerialbots stared at the young medic like he's a natural mother.
"All we have to do now is feed him, bathe him and lull him to sleep," he adds.
"Shouldn't be too much of a problem," Fireflight chirped confidently.
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Work number one, bathe Sideswipe. Easier said than done for poor Bluestreak. All sorts of casualties and problems occured just as he stepped into the wash racks. The young gunner place the tiny sparkling in the tub he borrowed from Sunstreaker, no problems there, but as soon as he turned on the shower, all Pit break loose.
"Don't cry Sideswipe, please don't cry.." murmured the Datsun as he tried to turn off the hot shower. Bluestreak then pour the hot water out of the tub and adjust the temperature so that it's warmer. As he waited for the change, Sideswipe manage to get his little hands on a solvent and pour it all over himself out of curiosity.
The gunner didn't have the time to think when the little mech starts to roll around on the floor and smearing slippery solvent all over the gunner's foot. And to top it off, the sponge that the mechs usually use to scrub themselves manage to find its way into the drain. Sideswipe thinking it was a squishy toy and wanting to stuff it in a narrow space, see if it burst.
After much shower sprays to his face, head aching falls and soapy vision, he finally manage to hand Sideswipe to a laughing First Aid all the while dripping wet and utterly exhausted.
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Work number two, feed Sideswipe. Sunstreaker had mentioned that Sideswipe wouldn't make a single trouble when feeding a few days ago, that's why he had chosen this chore. But deep in his spark, he wondered why Sunstreaker has that grin when he told him that point. It's almost sadistic.
"Alright Sides, time to get your low grade so that later you can go back to Sunstreaker," beamed the junior medic. Sideswipe's optics lit up when he heard his brother's name.
"Sunny?" squeaked the little bot. First Aid smiled at the cute expression.
"That's right, Sunny," the young medic look around him to make sure said 'Sunny' doesn't get his tailpipe for saying his hated nickname. "And if you behave, Sunny will come get you,"
Bad idea.
Once the sparkling hears the word 'Sunny', he instantly went into hyperdrive. The sparkling twisted and squirm, clicked and chirped while calling for his brother excitedly. First Aid tried to contain the fussy red bot but...it all went down the drain, along with half of the low grade. Feeding him also causes trouble.
Sideswipe kept twittering so much that Fireflight had to come and help. But even two young mechs couldn't keep the now screeching sparkling to be quiet. Then came the Dinobots...
Swoop, Snarl, Slag and Sludge are talking among themselves along with Grimlock, but then the t-rex saw something at the corner of his optics that made him abandon his brothers to check what it is. Apparently he saw a screeching Sideswipe being gently tossed by First Aid to calm the fussy sparkling.
"HA! Annoying red bot small now. Grimlock bigger and stronger, Grimlock crush small annoying red bot!" grinned the Dinobot as he snatched Sideswipe roughly and practically slam the startled junior medic to the ground. Sideswipe ceased his wailings to stare at the giant mech with curious optics.
Grimlock held Sideswipe in one hand while the other is already high above his head, ready to give the sparkling a good smack. First Aid can only stare in horror as the strong hand sailed through the air and straight to the sparkling's helm, until a wrench collided at the back of the t-rex's head, sending him to the ground with a crash.
First Aid exhailed the breath he haven't realised been holding in. Behind the crashed dinobot, stood Ratchet in all his might shining around him. First Aid could've sworn he saw an imaginary spotlight above his senior's head with trumpets blowing at his side.
"Sir..?" twitched First Aid as he struggled to get back on his feet. Ratchet gently took Sideswipe out of Grimlock's grip and hand the sparkling to First Aid.
"Sunstreaker always place Sideswipe over his spark chamber when feeding him. Maybe it'll do you good to do that as well," advised the ambulance. First Aid nods his head in understandment and did just as he was told. Sideswipe instantly curl into a tighter ball and chirps quietly. First Aid couldn't believe the way Sideswipe responded and quickly fed him while he's being still.
Now, time for the sparkling to take a nap.
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An excited Fireflight rushed over to take Sideswipe from a slightly messy First Aid, seeing as how the low grade that spilt into the drain splashed around his frame as well.
"Please make him sleep fast, I now have the profound respect for Sunstreaker for taking care of Sideswipe nicely," muttered the medic as he waved goodbye to the two. Fireflight skips into his room and closed the door. He went over to his bedside table and turns on a lamp.
The lamp slowly spins around and dim blue light flooded the entire room. Images from the lamp displays it on the wall as it spins with the music box version of moonlight sonata gently filled their audios. To Fireflight, making a bot sleep isn't that hard especially he has his special lamp, gifted by Jeazmyne when he had night terrors months ago.
Sideswipe clicked quietly, his energy completely drained after his fiasco with the two mechs. Fireflight smiled at the sparkling and made sure that the blanket covers Sideswipe's entire frame. As the music continues to fill the air, the sparkling's optics start to get droopy until they closed completely.
Fireflight even rocks Sideswipe back and forth gently, making sure that he's fully asleep before handing him to Sunstreaker. He even records the music just in case Sunstreaker needs some help lulling his brother to sleep one day.
Positive that Sideswipe is now asleep, Fireflight exited his room and walks off to the rec room where Sunstreaker is waiting for him. Hugging the sparkling tighter and stroke the little helm lovingly, he entered the rec room. The commotion in there doesn't even make Sideswipe stir.
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"I have to say you did a good job. And thanks again for the tape, I'm sure I wouldn't be using it much," praised Sunstreaker. Fireflight beamed when he got the rare smile from the gladiator.
"Actually, First Aid and Bluestreak helped me in bathing and feeding him," answered Fireflight humbly, pointing to the groaning mechs nearby the energon dispenser. Sunstreaker grins and excused himself, retiring to his room no doubt to put Sideswipe on his pillow. Once the Lambo's gone, Fireflight took a seat beside First Aid.
"That didn't go too bad, right guys?" he chirped a little too happily.
"Speak for yourself! I think I still got soap in my optics 'cause my vision's still slightly blurry," whines the gunner as he rubs his face and optics with a cloth.
"I suggest that we leave the babysitting business to Sunstreaker," First Aid suggested. The other two stared at each other for a while before agreeing. Though they wouldn't say a word about Sideswipe's adorable face.
How 'bout that? I'd post this earlier if only the chappie bunny didn't leave. *growls* Well, at least I got another down might as well enjoy it.
Oh yeah...thank you thephoenixqueen for the review and ideas. Sadly this isn't slash, it's family and humor. Plus, the bunny that left me, is the one with your other two ideas. *growls again* I'm terribly sorry about that, hopefully this pleases you.
I think Sideswipe's height is nearby a...14-year-old teen and would be as big as two adults standing shoulder to shoulder. I think, can't imagine it in my head. Before I forget, read n review.