-A Few Days later-
Optimus and Megatron stood in one of the Nemesis' rooms gazing over the blue prints for rebuilding Iacon. The two discussed things quietly.
"Since we still have the majority of the actual records from the Iacon's database in the Nemesis' computer we can use it in a new Hall of Records," Megatron said, looking over at the blue and red mech. Optimus nodded slightly.
"Megatron I would like to discuss something with you….that doesn't concern the rebuilding."
"Oh? What would that be Optimus?"
"I was talking to Nova and Luna the other day and Nova wants to see you. She wants a father figure. And I am not aware how sharing custody works since the humans did not enlighten us much on the subject of shared custody between separate parental figures, but I figured we could talk about it and come to an agreement." Megatron looked at Optimus and moved closer.
"And Luna does not wish to see me?"
"No…I have tried to convince her to and I have kept saying that you are their sire and that you have agreed to peace but she doesn't believe me."
"I take it Luna has grown more courageous in the year since the last time I have seen them."
"Yes. She's very strong willed and I cannot force her to see you if she doesn't want to. I wouldn't want to upset her."
"I see."
"Can we discuss an agreement? How many days would you be willing to take care of Nova and, if she complies at all, Luna?"
"What are you comfortable with?"
"Would you be willing to 2-3 days a week?"
"Yes." Optimus smiled.
"I'll tell Nova when I go home tonight. When do you want to take her?"
"Does tomorrow sound good?"
"That is fine. I can bring her with me when I come tomorrow to discuss more plans." Megatron nodded and looked out the window.
-Later-
Optimus walked into his quarters.
Nova sat on her berth holding Atlas in her arms and Luna sat on her berth playing with a few of her toys. Atlas held a tight grip on Nova's servo and cooed slightly.
"Hi mama!" called Luna, running to him and hugging his leg.
"Hello Luna," he said, kissing her head. He looked at Nova.
"Hello Nova," he said, walking over to her and stroking Atlas' helm.
"Hi mama. Did you talk to Sire like you said you would?"
"Yes I did."
"What did he say?"
"He said you can come spend a few days with him tomorrow. I'll bring you with me tomorrow and you'll stay with him."
"Really?!" She perked up quickly, holding Atlas close.
"Yes."
"Thank you mama!" She kissed his cheek. Optimus stroked her helm.
"You're welcome."
-The Next Day-
"Hey mom?" Wheeljack walked into the new lab section of the underground base.
"Mom?" Sparks ran towards him.
"Hey kid, what's up?" The small mech signed franticly.
"Whoa whoa kid I can't read what you're saying. Slow down." He stopped and looked up at Wheeljack before signing: 'Mama is having another breakdown! He's in the corner! I tried to get mama to come out but he keeps yelling at me to go away! He keeps yelling different names and I don't know them! Help him big brother!' Wheeljack's optics widened.
"Where's mom?" Sparks pointed in the corner. The white mech ran over to see his mother curled up in the corner sobbing.
"Mom what's wrong? Come on talk to me." Wild Flame sobbed and held his knees to his chest.
"No! No! I want my sparkling!" he sobbed. Wheeljack hesitantly wrapped his arms around his mother and held him. The older mech sobbed.
"I'm here mom. I'm here I promise." Wild Flame sobbed in his chest. Their sparks started to beat in sync with each other, sending pulses of love between the bond between mother and child. Wheeljack rubbed his mother's back and sent more pulses of love. Wild Flame's sobs calmed.
-Later-
"Are you ready Nova?" asked Optimus. She nodded and held his servo. Optimus walked to the meeting room. Megatron stood there talking to Soundwave.
"Hello Megatron." He looked at Optimus and smiled.
"Ah hello Optimus, Nova." Nova peeked out from behind Optimus and at her sire.
"Hi sire." Optimus let go of her servo and she walked over to Megatron. He held out his servo. Nova put her small servo in his and he picked her up. She held onto his armor. Optimus smiled slightly.
"I will take care of her Optimus." Nova looked at Megatron.
"Good. Thank you."
"Let's get his meeting started Optimus."
-later-
"Bye mama." Nova hugged Optimus and kissed his cheek.
"I'll see you in a few days Nova."
"Ok. I love you."
"I love you too." Optimus stroked her cheek and kissed her helm before leaving. Nova turned to Megatron.
"Sire?"
"Yes?"
"What should I call you?" Megatron looked down at the little femme.
"What do you mean?"
"Like, should I call you daddy?"
"It's whatever you want."
"Can I call you daddy?"
"If you so desire." Megatron knelt down to pick her up. She held onto him as he picked her up.
"Ok." Nova laid on his chest, tired from the day's events.
"I'm tired."
"I'll bring you to your room then," he said. He walked out of the meeting room and to the section where the private quarters were.
"I have a room for you ready." She looked up as he walked into a room.
"It's beside mine so if you need to come find me I will be in the one next to yours." He pointed to the larger door beside hers.
"Ok daddy." He laid her down and she curled up under the recharge blanket.
"Night Night daddy."
"Good night Nova."