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Optimus sat quietly near the berth as he waited for the energon drip to finish and Mirage to finally wake up for good. Optimus commed all those who were watching the little ones and updated them on what had occured. The various babysitters appreciated the update and agreed to watch the sparklings longer. Optimus relaxed slightly at that, as it meant he and his mate had time before they had to get the little ones.
Soon, Mirage started rousing, his systems having beaten the virus. Optimus noticed the movement and hoped it was a good sign, though it could be like the six other times Mirage appeared to rouse only to not come around just yet. But as Optimus watched, this time started being different. Mirage's optic came fully online, though Optimus instantly recognized that Mirage's optics looked as if Mirage was highly receptive, just as Ratchet had stated. "Are you okay, love?" Optimus asked, hoping this time, Mirage was truly coming back online.
Mirage moaned before a soft whisper left his lips. "Need you….so badly, my beloved" Mirage whispered softly, though Optimus heard it. Optimus was not only happy that Mirage was back, but Optimus was also falling under the spell of the powerful hormones Mirage was releasing. Optimus wanted for Mirage to recover a bit longer before Optimus took Mirage to their bedroom and satiated Mirage's intense need and desire.
Meanwhile, as Optimus was taking care of Mirage's needs, most of the minibots who had watched over Mirage were watching the precious little ones of Mirage and Optimus' family. Bee and Jumper had Peacekeeper and Flasher while some of the others had the others. Bee had made sure to take the two oldest because Bee already had sparklings and so didn't want to take on too much. And so while Mirage and Optimus were busy, Keeper and Flasher helped take care of the femme minibots.
"How come they are so small?" Flasher asked innocently as he carefully held one of the little femmes.
"They are smaller than you and your siblings be cause they are minibots. Minibots were created to be smaller" Jumper answered gently. Flasher nodded carefully, being very gentle with the little femme he held. Even though Flasher could be impulsive at times, it was at times like this that it showed he was also a very careful and gentle sparkling.
"Remember, Flasher, mom taught us that all bots were created for different purposes. No one is a mistake" Keeper added, making Bee smile. He knew Keeper and Flasher would grow up to be such good bots as Mirage was already teaching them so well. Bee and Jumper didn't mind watching Keeper and Flasher at all.