Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Part 16.5: Terraformer Theory

Chapter 145

Lori sat on her bed, trying to calm herself, but failing miserably as her nervousness only increased. She had managed to make up a good excuse for her parents as to why she vanished for a few hours, telling them that her morning sickness was due to a problem with her respiratory system, and that she was able to fix it by flying around as Storm Gunner for a while. Her parents didn't seem to buy it, but they could tell that she wasn't ready to share the real reason just yet.

Which is why I'm so nervous, she thought. I don't even know what's going to happen.

Coby entered the room, a welcome distraction from her thoughts as she looked up and smiled at him. "How did it go?" she asked.

"Better than we hoped," Coby smiled back. "Galaxy Convoy started waking up when I left. So long as he doesn't overwork himself and reopen the wound, he should be fine in a few days."

"For something that was borderline fatal?" Lori asked in surprise.

He sat down next to her, wrapping his arms around her as he replied, "First Gunner could do a brain operation on someone and have them walking in a few hours. Of course, if Galaxy Convoy does reopen the wound, or do something else that requires medical attention before he's healed, First Gunner will lock him in the Med Bay, just like he did to me." This drew a soft chuckle from Lori that turned into a giggle when Coby playfully kissed the top of her head. "You went to Seibertron, didn't you?" he whispered in her ear.

Lori felt a stab of panic, "How did you know?"

"Your hair," he replied. "It smells like lilac, and the only bottle of lilac shampoo that you have is at the Sky Dome."

"Well, I guess I'm busted then," Lori chuckled nervously. "I want to ask you something, Coby, but I'm a little nervous."

"It's okay, you can ask," he said. "What is it?"

She took a breath, choosing her words carefully as an idea formed in her mind, "How come... we can't... No, sorry. Why is it nearly impossible for us to have kids? How does it all work out in Terraformer Theory?"

"Simply put, it is because as a Terraformer, you don't have a monthly cycle, but an 'erratic' one," he answered.

"Explain the whole thing to me," Lori requested.

Coby sighed, "Okay, but it's going to be a long one.

"Here are the basic facts. Every Human and Transformer have 23 pairs of chromosomes that contains all the information about their bodies. Even if a Transformer reformats, their 23 pairs don't change. Human DNA is made of matter, comprised of four proteins, while Transformer DNA is made of energy, comprised of four wavelengths – like a computer program that uses 0-3 rather than just 0 and 1. Human females can only reproduce once a month, and only until they are about 45 or something like that. Transformer females, on the other hand, can only reproduce once every two years, but can reproduce until they die. A typical Human pregnancy lasts 9 months, while a typical Transformer pregnancy lasts 3 years.

"Terraformers are a strange balance between the two, and to be honest, we have you and Emission to thank for the information we have now. Terraformers have 46 pairs of chromosomes: 23 energy type for one form, and 23 matter type for the other. The energy types wrap around their corresponding matter types, so that all 46 are there no matter what form the Terraformer is in. This also makes it impossible for a Terraformer to have different genders in each form, as those chromosomes have to match up. It also makes a natural born Terraformer impossible unless both parents are Terraformers. If one is Human, the energy chromosomes are discarded, and vice versa if one is a Transformer. It also means that it doesn't matter if we make love as Transformers or Humans, both forms of chromosomes are, for lack of a better term, delivered.

"However, because of the differences in cycles between Humans and Transformers, your reproductive cycle gets thrown off. As a Human, you can't reproduce indefinitely, but as a Transformer, you can't go sterile so quickly. In order to compensate, three things happen. One, instead of 1 out of 4 prospective cells becoming egg cells, all 4 will become egg cells. Two, if one of your egg cells isn't fertilized, instead of getting rid of it, your body will just reabsorb it and use it again as a new egg cell. You'll never have to deal with bleeding every time ever again. The third thing that happens is that your cycle behaves erratically. You could ovulate three days from now, and not ovulate again for another three days, or 300 years. It's impossible to predict.

"It's not so much that we can't have kids, Lori, but rather that because your cycle is impossible to predict that the chances are actually rather low," Coby finished. "Why the sudden curiosity?"

Lori slowly smiled, "Well, I wanted to know because I have something else to tell you." She paused for a breath before continuing, "It seems we beat the odds, Coby. I'm pregnant."

Coby looked at her in surprise, excitement flooding through him, "Are you sure?"

She nodded, "I can feel it. I can feel our child inside me. It's a really amazing feeling, Coby, nothing short of miraculous."

"The miraculous one is you, Lori. I love you," Coby smiled, leaning in to kiss her. He was already starting to think ahead about what they would have to do. Terraformer Theory wasn't perfect, and one of the most vague parts was about what a pregnancy would be like. He and Lori would have to keep a very close watch in case something unexpected happened. "So, when should we tell our parents?"

"Later," Lori purred, nuzzling his neck. "I want to celebrate first."

Chuckling in understanding, Coby got up and closed the door, making sure to lock it. He then pulled of his clothes, watching Lori do the same, before joining her on her bed.


Author's Note: BTW, the Transformers/Beast Wars section now has Coby (spelled Cobi) and Lori in their character selection. Can someone else write a CobyxLori fic please? I get too many requests! I'm only one author! If you need idea's, PM me, and I'll send you a request I've been given.