Well I don't know if I shocked anyone or not but I think that Raven is a little hormone crazy and out of control. I hope Mirage can survive her carrying. I am glad that everyone is enjoying the story and I am trying to wrap it up best I can. This particular chapter has been very trying for me to write. That is why I haven't posted in the last week.
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Hound never knew what hit him. He had always been a mech of action and sitting behind a desk grading data pads was just not his forte. He tried to vary the work but when the day was done and over grades still had to be posted so that sparklings knew whether they passed or not. Of course he taught younglings but compared to most warrior Autobots these were still sparklings who had little experience about life. Hound decided that this was definitely the worse part about the job but overall it was still a wonderful opportunity for him that he couldn't pass up. He taught school three days a week and patrolled the other two and received plenty of rest since their numbers had tripled with the former Decepticons and Allie's femmes. The Realm was similar and yet different than earth in that they measured a week by nine days rather than seven although it did not matter to most Cybertronians since Cybertron had even longer cycles than the Realm.
Hound heard the door open, he still hadn't figured why a school would use such antiquated doors that had to be pushed or pulled, and the femme that he had walked into from the week before walked purposely through it as she smiled at him shyly. Hound instantly became alert to her amusement.
"Hey, I need you to approve some practice time for our Music program if you don't mind. How are you settling in? I know I was a bit over whelmed when I first started but then I settled right into a pace and began organizing my time where I could even get grading done in between my classes. I know I shouldn't brag but if you need any ideas with managing your time I will be happy to assist. I know how frightening your first teaching post can be and believe me I want you to be happy here. We see ourselves a little family and Cassie is so good at helping. She truly is an angel as the humans say." On and on the femme called Nocturne went and Hound just sat amazed that a voice so wonderfully melodious could say so much without tiring. He waited patiently for her to wind down and his spark sped up at her brilliant smile when she did but then Nocturne looked at him with a frown when he didn't say anything.
"Is something wrong? Am I bothering you? I have been known to do that…" and she started off on another tangent as Hound watched with utter amazement and a goofy smile while listening to her go on and on about everything that she could fit in with one breathe. She once again stopped and Hound blinked.
"I find you voice beautiful," was all he could finally manage and Nocturne once again lit the science room with an extraordinary smile. Hound sat transfixed as she squatted down next to him.
"I think you are pretty to." She said and Hound smirked and blushed at the same time.
Nocturne smiled again as she looked up at Hound from her position next to him. "I am wondering if you are free tomorrow. I know that it is not a teaching day for you but I am short a chaperone. Cassie asked me to take Perceptor's place on a geology field trip and I agreed so that he could help Wheeljack. I know that it is short notice but I thought you might like to come since it is a science trip and I would help me out with the students." She spoke melodically and Hound blinked his optics on and off to make himself focus on what she was saying and not her soft beautiful pitches.
"Sure, I'll switch shifts with Bumblebee if he is available but I am sure that it won't be a problem." Hound informed her as he smiled at her. Her long black hair veiled part of her eyes and Hound wondered briefly if they were the traditional blue of the Iaconian or Polyhexian Cybertronians or if they were a green or gold brown from another region of Cybertron. Hound found that the bots with gold optics that were transformed into the bioorganic forms tended to have a gold brown tinged to their optics/eyes in their new forms. Hound liked how the gold shimmered within the brown and he hoped that Nocturne would so that when he could see them properly without that midnight black hair shimmering around her heart shaped face.
Thank you Hound and I promise that you will love the trip tomorrow. Make sure that you are here twenty minutes before the first bell. We will be leaving on the school transport. Also, you might want to pack some extra energon and maybe a snack. I know these trips get tedious sometimes and we have snacks for the students on the transport. I'll make sure that there is oil and anything else you might need. I have all the permission slips ready. Have a god day…" Nocturne said as she smiled once again and jumped up while walking backwards toward the door. She was still talking as she walked out and down the hall. Hound shook his helm bemusedly.
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Doc walked in to Allie's office and smirked at the femme as she did not bother from looking up from the report on her data pad.
"I hope you are not over doing it." She said as she smiled at her commander and friend. She sat down across from Allie with the desk between them.
"I only come in one day a week. Optimus says that it is good for me to get out and have a day away from the sparklings so I come in and look over any data that needs attention." Allie told her as she folded her hands under her chin. "I know that you did not come for a social visit since you are still on duty. What can I do for you?" Allie looked intently at Doc.
"Raven's nightmares are worse and I am concerned with what she is describing." Doc stated quietly. She rubbed her eyes tiredly and then looked back at Allie. "She is describing in great detail how Mirage dies by Shockwave's hands. She also informs me how Shockwave will torture her in vivid detail. She describes new ways of torture and I am greatly concerned."
"You want me to look into it?" Allie asked her thoughtfully.
"Yes. Trauma victims usually have less reoccurring dreams with counseling but Raven is describing in detail new trauma in her nightmares. I have never done any research on bonded couples when one is placed in permanent stasis but I can't help but wonder if Shockwave is affecting her spark and processor even from stasis." Doc murmured as she watched Allie. Doc leaned back suddenly and Allie could see tiredness radiate throughout her entire body.
"I have never checked into it either but I can see why you came to me. You want me to observe her telepathically." Allie said. Allie mimicked Doc's informal attitude as she also leaned back in her seat and released a calming breath.
"Yes, I would appreciate it." Doc told her. She stood to leave. "Thank you but I have to get back to the infirmary." She nodded and Allie smiled.
"I will get on this tonight." Allie said as she stood to let Doc out. "Oh and Doc, congratulations." Allie smiled warmly as Doc looked at her with confusion.
"What do you mean?" Doc said as she stopped and stared at Allie.
"I mean on the new sparkling. I can tell by your EM Field." Allie said and smirked at the shocked expression on Doc's face.
"I am not sparked Allie." Doc said as she continued to stare.
"Maybe you should let Ratchet give you a checkup." Allie kept smirking at her. "I mean I have never been wrong before when I guessed and I really think you should check yourself out."
"Maybe I will but I don't think your intuition will replace science anytime soon." Doc said still not believing her.
"Well as much as you and Ratchet enjoy trying out your medical berths and breaking in the desk in your office I will be very surprised if I am wrong." Allie walked to the door as Doc walked out in a stupor. She waved goodbye but Doc was too busy wondering if she wanted to know if she was sparked or better left in the dark in case she was.
Allie thought about what Doc just revealed to her concerning Raven. She could not shake that Doc was on to something because she had sensed it herself. If Shockwave had somehow found a way to torture Raven through their bond Allie would risk killing his spark to save Raven. The question now was, should she tell Megatron and Optimus, or should she investigate first and then inform them. If she had to act quickly and extinguish Shockwave's spark then Megatron would never trust her while Optimus would be disappointed with her choice but to wait Shockwave could do irreparable damage to Raven.
"Soundwave, where is Lord Megatron and Lord Prime?" Allie quietly commed him as she sat back down at her desk.
"They are meeting the mayor in the city while investigating a bomb threat to our warehouse." Soundwave came over in his usual calm soothing manner.
"When are they due back?" Allie asked as she drummed her fingers on her desk, the forgotten data pads sat patiently waiting for her to return to them.
"Lord Megatron is due back within the hour; however Lord Prime will be detained due to political reasons and not come in until just before dinner time this evening." Soundwave informed her. Allie could see his impassive visor while he multitasked and talk with her from the command room.
"Thank you, that will be all for now Soundwave." Allie told him sending him a mental picture and Soundwave sending her a welcome back. Allie liked Soundwave's politeness and she appreciated him greatly for his tireless work.
Allie decided that she would talk to Megatron. They had reached an agreement in their relationship and she didn't want to jeopardize their tentative start after the misunderstanding and then Allie not feeling well after two periods of carrying sparklings. It would be best that way.
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"Starscream, please!" Kiki pleaded with her mate as she curled up against his chassis and gave him her largest puppy dog eyes. Starscream exhaled air from his vents. He just couldn't deny his most treasured mate anything.
"Kiki I can't stand that slagger and you are asking me to take you out and meet him and Shayla for high grade!" Kiki cringed as Starscream's voice rose higher to a screech and Kiki covered her ears.
"But Star, Shayla will buffet his crude behavior and she also promises not to let him insult us. I enjoy Shayla's company and we haven't been out for drinks in so long. Please Star I really want to do this and there will be others to go with us." Kiki snuggled closer if that was possible and began to pepper his chassis with little kisses to help motivate Starscream to her way of thinking. "Please…" She whispered seductively and Starscream could feel his resolve slowly crumble to her pleas and begging.
"One condition, if he starts on me I get to slag him good." Starscream finally said before pulling her under him and kissing her breathless. Kiki squealed and wrapped her arms around Starscream's neck as she fervently returned his eager kisses.
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"Raven, would you like for me to bring you some energon?" Mirage sat down next to Raven on their berth as he leaned over and smoothed her hair away from her face. Raven did not respond to his question as she stared at the wall on the other side of their berth room. Mirage never was one to worry but Raven was getting more and more distant from reality and it was horrifying to watch. He had gone to Ratchet and voiced his concerns and Mirage hoped that counseling would help but Raven was terrified and it didn't make sense. Shockwave, for all purposes, could no longer touch Raven but no one could convince her of it. It frightened Mirage because he had no experience dealing with this kind of emotional breakdown.
He turned back since Raven didn't seem to acknowledge his presence and walked back into the small living area. He went through the motions of making the cube and mixing the nutrients that Raven would need feeling numb and hollow inside. They had been doing this for almost a month and he feared that he was losing both her and the sparkling. It made him helpless in the face of a destructive unseen enemy and Mirage felt anger and resentment toward Shockwave. It was not supposed to be this way. She should never have been hurt and now Mirage, powerless to assist, had to watch her wither away with no will to live.
Did she love Shockwave? Did she want the abuse? Mirage did not understand because she seemed terrified if he judged her by her fluxes. Nightmares were rare for most Cybertronians. Most could file bad experiences away and use firewalls to keep them from occurring during recharge but Raven seemed to have no resistance to what was occurring in her CPU.
Mirage walked back in only to grimace as he took in her unchanging form. He slowly placed the cube next to the bed on an end table. Mirage carefully pulled Raven into his arms as he cradled her gently against his chassis. Raven opened her eyes but Mirage felt as if she was looking through him and into his spark only to find him lacking with whatever she was looking for. He tilted her head back against his shoulder so that he could assist her with the energon and took the cube from the table as he carefully arranged it at the edge of her lips hoping that she would respond and drink it. Mirage tilted the cube slowly and Raven's eyes blinked a couple of times before she looked at him and Mirage felt relief flood his systems. She was still with him and as she raised her hands to the cube and began to drink Mirage prayed to Primus that whatever was happening to her would stop.
"Mirage, don't leave me." Raven whispered after she had consumed almost half of the cube.
"I won't." He promised as he curled his arms around her waist after setting down the cube. Raven curled into him and let her eyes droop close. He could feel the tension easing out of her body as she purred against him. It had been like this for the last few weeks. Raven would get a few moments of peace before the fluxes started and then it seemed that any progress would stop.
"When do we go to Doc again?" Raven asked softly.
"Tomorrow but for now let's try to rest." Mirage returned just as softly. He stroked her hair and then moved down to her arms as he listened to her even breathing as she continued to rest against him. It would be a long night before Mirage would get any recharge. He was more concerned for her than his own welfare.
