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After deciding that her mate was right and unaware that Laserbeak had revealed the truth to Megatron, Aquaformer decided to move her few belongings into the room with her mate. And though she didn't have much stuff and was quite capable of taking it all herself, Jazz decided to help out since Optimus was busy with Prowl in a strategy meeting. Aquaformer didn't say it but she appreciated the help. Jazz, being the bot he was, could sense it.
It didn't take long for the two of them to help Aquaformer move her stuff from her old quarters to her new quarters. And in knowing it was appropriate, Aquaformer thanked Jazz. "Thank you for your assistance, Jazz" Aquaformer stated.
"You're welcome, Aquaformer" Jazz stated, his tone unknowingly showing that he wished he had a bond like Aquaformer had.
"You seem upset" Aquaformer replied, hearing the tone of Jazz's voice.
"I'm not upset" Jazz responded, not wanting to reveal the truth, but his defensive response let Aquaformer know she had hit a nerve, so to speak.
"Jazz, you can't fool me. Part of the reason when I first came that I didn't have much interest in dating you was that I sensed your spark already longed to belong to Prowl" Aquaformer revealed since it was just the two of them.
Jazz looked at her in a bit of shock. He didn't understand how she could have figured that out, as he had told no one, not even Prowl. But seeing as Aquaformer was bonded, maybe she could give him some tips about going through with it. "That may or may not be true, but I would like some advice" Jazz then replied.
"I am not sure what advice I can help with, but I will try to help with what I can" Aquaformer answered, knowing Optimus wouldn't be returning any time soon.
"How did you bond to Optimus?" Jazz asked.
Aquaformer sighed, as she hadn't wanted to reveal that, but she decided to tell the curious bot. "Jazz, I used to be a nurse bot, and I know the signs of a dying bot. Optimus was badly injured in the last fight. The only reason he survived was that I used my spark to reignite his, as I knew he was needed. Our bond was formed in a effort to keep the Autobots going under Optimus and not have to find a new Prime" Aquaformer revealed.
Jazz was a bit stunned, as he hadn't realized that. But still, he had questions. "What would you suggest I do to possibly get the bot my spark longs to be with to bond with me?"
Aquaformer looked at him. "Just be yourself, and try to approach the bot. I wouldn't suggest the way we did it, as not always will forming a bond save a dying spark. Try to show the bot what you feel and see if the other bot feels the same. Give the other bot a chance" Aquaformer stated. Jazz listened as she talked, which was refreshing to Aquaformer, as few mechs actually listened to what she said outside of the med bay. "Go, I sense Optimus is returning and Prowl is free from obligation at the moment. Best wishes to you."
At that, Jazz left to go and search for Prowl while Optimus returned to the quarters. Optimus saw Jazz leave to head out after helping Aquaformer move her few things in. Optimus was pleased to see that Aquaformer had decided to move into the room so that they could be together. "I am pleased to see that you decided to move in with me, my love" Optimus stated. Aquaformer just smiled and went to her mate. She was happy. Optimus was going to ask about Jazz but thought better of it when Aquaformer drew the Prime's attention elsewhere.
Meanwhile, in the con camp, Megatron was getting ready to make his move and in hopes to destroy both Optimus and that obnoxious femme bot. And now that he knew they were bonded, he knew all he had to do to get rid of both was take out one and the other would undoubtedly follow. And being the evil bot that he was, Megatron was determined to get to Optimus by destroying his sparked mate. It was only a matter of luring her out and away from the safety of the base, or so Megatron thought.