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Megatron woke up with a groan that morning, his processor appeared to be pounding against his head. He shouldn't have drunk so much last night but he needed it. For a moment, he just lay there, rubbing a large hand across his face, trying to wake himself up.
And then he sat bolt upright with a start as he remembered all that happened.
Blaze, his sweet beautiful Sliverblaze had visited last night when he'd lain in a drunken stupor. Primus but it had been like she'd never left, she had felt and smelt so real. But had she been real, that was the bit he was unsure about.
He touched his lips gently with one finger, tracing where her lips had brushed against his, sending electric shocks through his whole body. Oh yes, it had felt oh so real at the time but he'd never heard of anything like this ever occurring. Once a loved one went to the Well of the Allsparks, they stayed there.
You were only reunited with them once you yourself were sent to the Well and not a moment before. But she had mentioned she'd been sent by Primus so...maybe she really had been there. She said she'd been sent to warn him about an approaching threat though she'd been vague about what the threat actually was.
She'd told him that she couldn't tell him much, just to keep on his guard. He wished that she'd been able to stay longer, what he wouldn't have given for an interface with her. Primus, if they'd been able to Spark Bond, he'd probably have ended the War there and then, that's how much he would have wanted that.
But all they'd been able to share was a single kiss and what a kiss it had been.
He felt a smile curve his lips as he recalled it, what a moment that had been. He would never ever forget it, not for as long as he lived. He relaxed back on his berth, allowing memories to wash over him, wave after delicious wave. Mmm, he could almost lie on his berth all day, just enjoying himself with the echo of his mate.
But that would never do, his men and those naughty children could easily run riot while he day dreamed. He smiled rather wryly when he thought of the children, Blaze would probably have loved them. But as he thought about his mate and the kids, a suddenly idea occurred to him.
He smiled wickedly, he had a devil of an idea and he had every intention of doing it.
"Demolisher," he called, opening the comm. channel. "What are you doing?"
"Nothing at the moment sir," Demolisher replied. "Starscream's taking care of the kids, he and a Minicon are doing their breakfast."
"Perfect," Megatron said, a smile curving his lips. "Met me in your workshop in thirty breems, I have a little project for you."
"As you command, Megatron," Demolisher replied dutifully before signing off.
Megatron leaned back on his berth, his thoughts now turning to his rival stewing in his brig. He wondered what he would think of his little experiment. He smirked, Optimus would probably go ballistic and he'd enjoy every moment of that.
"Oh Optimus, you won't know what hit you," Megatron said softly to himself before cracking open a new Cube of normal Energon and taking a long sip to cure his hangover.
Back on Earth.
"How are you today?" Red Alert asked the Autobots guest kindly and received a positive response.
"I'm feeling great, we can put our plan into operation today," Sideways said firmly as he nursed some Energon.
"Hotshot will be pleased," Red Alert said with a smile. "But we don't want to pressure you, make sure you will fine for this."
"Don't worry, I'm always careful." Sideways assured him. "I'll go in, find your leader and then take him back to Earth. All you guys have to do is be ready in case the Decepticons manage to follow us, though I'm hoping they won't."
"And you'll try to rescue the kids?" Red Alert now asked hopefully.
"Why are they so obsessed with those brats?" Sideways thought even as he said. "I'll do my best but my priority has to be Optimus, while Megatron has him, you're helpless."
Red Alert flinched but he couldn't deny this.
"But I will try," Sideways said quickly. "But if they're with the Decepticons, I won't be able to risk it, I must be able to Warp back here with your leader."
Red Alert nodded, he understood.
"I'll just go and see what Hotshot and Smokescreen are up to," he said, giving Sideways another smile before leaving him in peace.
Sideways continued nursing his drink, thinking over his plan. Oh yes, he was going to free Optimus Prime and leave those children right where they were. They weren't going to spoil his plans and if they continued to interfere, well, he wouldn't be responsible for his actions.
Alexis's POV.
Alexis slowly munched on her breakfast, her mind mulling over the previous day's events. It was still frightening to think that Megatron had almost given her a bare spanking, he'd sounded so angry, she'd been sure she'd be badly bruised. The last time had been bad enough, if he'd gone through with her punishment, it would have been unbearable.
She ruefully rubbed her bottom, even though she hadn't been spanked, she still felt a little phantom pain from all the other times. She hadn't told the boys what had happened, by the time she'd been taken to the Med Bay for the night, she'd calmed down enough. Starscream had been a big help, he'd comforted her and explained why Megatron had reacted so badly.
It was a sad story and she felt very sorry for the large Decepticon. No wonder he could be such a grouch at times, he'd lost his wife...or mate as Starscream said. He'd apparently loved her very much and just couldn't bear to hear her name any more. Which was why no one dared to ask him if he was getting Bonded or having Sparklings.
She hoped she understood him a little better, though she did wish he could find someone for himself. It sounded like he really needed someone to make him happy again.
She suddenly chuckled, she couldn't believe she was thinking of match making and Megatron all on the same thought. It was such a silly thought, she could just picture Megatron holding a big bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates, trying to smile in a nice way.
Okay, that was a bit too much but she couldn't help herself, she wanted to focus on the positive rather than the negative. She glanced over at her friends, they were chatting with Motors the Minicon, and they'd already finished eating.
None of them had any idea what they'd be doing today, none of their guardians had come in for them yet. It wasn't late but normally something would have happened by now. Alexis hoped she could see Optimus again, although she was a little shamed of herself for forgetting her promise not to mention the forbidden subject of mates to Megatron.
She hated disappointing him but she didn't want to avoid him either.
"Hey, someone's coming," Carlos suddenly said, his head turning in the direction of the exit.
Alexis paused and listened, sure enough she could hear a heavy tread. She mentally sighed, she knew that heavy tread, it was Megatron. She hadn't seen him since he'd given her to Starscream and she wasn't sure how she'd react around him.
He'd comforted her and given her necklace back but he's also shouted, threatened her and made to hurt her. Thus, she had a swirling of different emotions as she and the two boys waited for Megatron to appear.
"Hello my dears," he said in a voice that was far too cheerful and aroused their suspicions.
Alexis shivered, Megatron had a glint in his optic she didn't like, it was the 'evil plan' type of glint. She swallowed the last of her bar and quickly rushed over to where the boys were sitting, watching as Megatron approached.
"Did you have a good recharge?" Megatron asked, reaching out to pat their heads.
"It was fine," Rad said with a shrug as Carlos nodded his agreement.
As Megatron looked at Alexis, she quickly nodded, her face a little flushed. He smirked and offered a hand to them, making it clear they were going with him. With sighs, they climbed onto his palm and he lifted them up to chest level and walked out of the room, ignoring Motors who was still standing there.
"Hey man, where are you taking us?" Carlos asked curiously as they clung onto his hand.
"You'll see," Megatron said, still smirking.
The kids glanced at each other, Megatron was clearly up to something. Rad was frowning, he wanted to ask what was happening but Megatron clearly wasn't going to tell them. The question was, would this be a good surprise or a bad one.
"Here we go," Megatron said, walking into a room they'd never been in but one that resembled a workshop.
Demolisher was there, standing beside a strange looking machine that had a conveyor belt that disappeared inside it. There was also a tray filled with an odd gloopy liquid inside of it, the colour of dark grey. Now all the kids had really bad feelings as Megatron placed them on the table beside these objects.
"Uhhh," Carlos said uneasily, staring up at Megatron and Demolisher. "What's this?"
"Just a little fun," Megatron answered with a smile. "Now, I want you children to take off your outer garments and then we'll place you in this."
He indicated the tray of liquid.
"But what does that do?" Alexis asked, her courage returning as she spoke.
"I told you, my dear, it's a surprise," Megatron said with a shrug, before pointing at the tray again. "Now come along, don't keep me waiting."
With the slight warning in his tone, the kids sighed but obeyed. Thankfully, their undergarments weren't too revealing though they still felt very silly. As soon as they were done, Megatron reached forward, plucked up Rad and dunked him in the liquid. Demolisher also leaned forward and did the same with the other two who grimaced as they were forced to stand in the stuff.
"Cover your bodies with the electrum," Megatron commanded, standing back with his arms folded in a gesture that told him there was no refusing.
With more grimaces, they bent and started to slather the slippery gloop all over their bodies. Strangely, it tingled on their skin as it touched it, making them wonder still more why they were doing this. Eventually, they were covered in the electrum up to their necks, leaving their heads clean.
Megatron graced them with a smirk.
"All over children, it won't hurt you."
"Even our faces," Alexis moaned as Megatron just smirked even more.
They all groaned but they'd gone far enough already, so there was no point in protesting. But that didn't mean they had to like it.
"Eww," Rad shuddered as he tried to plaster the stuff to his face. "This is worse than that oil."
"Totally dude," Carlos agreed, his nose screwed up.
"Hmm," Alexis agreed, she was unbelievable thankful that her period was finally over. This would have been torture if she was still on it.
Finally, they were all covered in the electrum, with bright eyes blinking amongst the grime. Megatron smirked and nodded to Demolisher who dipped his fingers in the liquid before grasping Alexis and lifting her out to sit on the belt. He repeated this process with the boys before wiping his fingers on a piece of cloth.
"Lie back," Megatron ordered and they nervously did so.
They were spaced apart, head to feet and staring up at the two Decepticons leaning over them. They saw Demolisher reach down and press something and straps suddenly appeared and strapped them to the conveyor belt.
"What's going on?" Rad cried, struggling against it, he really didn't like this.
"It's just to hold you still," Demolisher answered as he switched some more switches on.
"Yes, just relax," Megatron said as the belt slowly began to move. "Don't fight this, it's just for today, something a little different for you children."
"Damn it, just tell us what's happening?" Carlos snarled, straining at the straps as they moved ever closer to the inside of that machine.
"And ruin the surprise?" Megatron said lightly.
The kids all groaned and growled at this but there was nothing they could do about it, they couldn't break free. They could only watch as the light disappeared as they were sucked into that machine.
Megatron's POV.
"Perfect," Megatron purred as he strode along towards the brig.
The experiment had been a complete success, although the kids hadn't yet regained consciousness to appreciate it. He chuckled, he was very pleased with himself for coming up with such a good idea, turn the children into Minicons.
That was why he'd forced them to coat themselves in electrum, it turned into a hard skin which helped the process of converting them from organic to metallic. However, it was only temporary, once it wore off, the electrum would turn back to liquid and slide off their bodies.
They had rather plain bodies but the effect was still good. At least it was possible to tell who was male and female, with Alexis having a slimmer body and more curves. His Spark gave a painful twinge as he thought about the children he could have had with Sliverblaze.
Ah well, never mind.
"Uh..."
"Ah, waking up I see," Megatron said, in a pleased tone as the three little Minicons groaned and began to sit up.
"Ooh, what happened?" Alexis asked, rubbing her forehead, bright green optics blinking for a moment before squeezing shut.
"Open your optics and see," Megatron said, grinning as the kids frowned and squinted up at him.
"Hey man, what ya talking bout...hey!" Carlos exclaimed before swearing.
The other two both yelped in shock as they stared down at their sliver, metal bodies. Megatron chuckled and stroked their shocked heads.
"What do you think, my dears, do you like your new bodies?"
"I...I...," Alexis stammered, finger running all over her body.
"Oh man," Rad groaned, trying not to panic, everything felt utterly different. And he didn't like that at all.
Carlos was clinging tightly to Megatron's fingers, his face set as he also tried not to panic. He couldn't feel his heart beating anymore and that was enough to set survival alarms ringing in his head. Alexis felt herself tear up, why did Megatron have to do this to them.
"Megatron?" came a questioning voice which they identified as Optimus's.
Megatron's smirk widened as he stepped towards Optimus's cell and deactivated the lock. He stepped inside and as Optimus's expression turned to shock at the sight of the kids, said.
"Look what I have here Optimus, some adorable little Minicon children."
"Megatron," Optimus snarled, trying to push to his feet and rush at Megatron but of course, the chains prevented him.
Laughing, Megatron leaned forward and said.
"What's the matter Optimus? It's a brand new experience for these kids, besides, it'll wear off by the end of the day?"
"Really?" Alexis questioned, swiping away at tears trailing down her cheek.
"Of course, my dear," Megatron said kindly, patting their heads with his free hand. "I just thought you'd enjoy being Minicons for the day, you can play without fear of harm. You'll even be able to try a little Energon later, what do you think of that?"
Optimus had settled down as the kids considered this, he wasn't happy about this at all. It was clear that Megatron hadn't told the kids what he was going to do, meaning they hadn't been prepared at all for what was going to happen. They still seemed hurt and upset at what he'd done but were now becoming curious at their new bodies.
"Damn, this is weird," Rad muttered as he looked over at Optimus.
"Megatron," Optimus growled. "Was this necessary?"
Megatron shrugged.
"There's no harm in it, Optimus. Now, I'm taking these children for some fun outside, you enjoy yourself here."
Optimus mentally sighed, there was just no reasoning with the Decepticon leader sometimes. The kids all shot him sad looks as Megatron took them away, he'd only wanted to show them off to his rival.
Optimus's POV
Optimus leaned back against his wall, his Spark feeling heavy. It had been brought home the fact he couldn't protect those children, not when he was a prisoner. Megatron wasn't being cruel but he was still doing what he felt like with the kids and Optimus couldn't do anything to stop him.
"Damn it," he muttered softly, jerking at his chains.
It was starting to look like there wasn't much hope for his escape.
"Optimus Prime?" a soft voice suddenly spoke from the shadows.
Optimus jerked up in surprise, staring in shock at the shadowy figure standing just outside his cell. He couldn't make them out properly but knew instantly it wasn't one of his men or one of the Decepticons.
"Who are you?" he asked softly as the figure came a little closer.
"Sideways," the figure replied. "And I'm here to free you."
To be continued.
Author's note. While Sideways tries to free Optimus, Megatron has some fun with the kids. Find out how that goes next time, until then.