Months had passed and seasons had changed. Grimlock's leg is completely healed now and he can move around more. He and Bumblebee had grown closer and gotten used to being bond mates now. The bots had finally come to trust Ripjaw and Amberblade and they all started getting along. The time was approaching for Amberblade to have her sparkling, she and Ripjaw were staying in a cave they had made their new home. "How are you doing, Amberblade?" Ripjaw asked after they woke up while he was holding her close.

"I'm alright," she replied softly as she nuzzled him lovingly. Shortly after she groaned in pain, "Or not," she whimpered.

"What's wrong?"

"The sparkling just kicked really hard," she chuckled as the pain started to go away, "Don't kick so hard," she scolded gently.

Ripjaw chuckled, "You had me worried. Just think, we'll be having this sparkling in a couple of days or so."

"I still can't believe that we're going to be parents soon."

"Me neither, I honestly never saw myself as being a father."

"I'm sure you'll be great. Besides, if we need any help we can ask the Autobots. We have to make sure the sparkling is kept away from the water, sharp rocks, and the cliffs. Ohh what were we thinking living here, this place screams danger." She looked around fearing for her sparkling's safety.

"Don't worry, our little one will be just fine."

She snuggled closer to him, "You're right. We still need to think of a name."

"Yes, we do."

"Our little femme is going to have the best name ever."

"Yes. But what will fit her?"

"What do you think of Ashfang?"

"Sounds fitting."

"I'm glad you like it," she purred.

"I think it's a great name," a voice came from the entrance of the cave. Ripjaw let out a growl as he placed an arm around Amberblade protectively. "Easy Ripjaw," Thunderhoof said as he put up his servos.

"I didn't expect anyone coming," Ripjaw said as he started to relax.

"Sorry, I wanted to see how you two were doing."

"How's Emberwing and Metalsound doing?" Amberblade asked.

"They're both doing good. Metalsound is almost fully recovered and Emberwing has been helping me look after her."

"That's good, I'm sure she can be quite the handful at times, but I'm glad she's helping look after her mom," Amberblade said with a smile.

"She can at times. So, how do you feel about being a father?"

"I'm still really nervous."

"I know just how you feel, I was really nervous about Emberwing's birth."

"Really? I don't remember you being nervous about anything."

"Well, there's a first for everyone."

"I guess you're right. Should I be prepared for anything?"

Thunderhoof goes on telling him what to look for.

"I just hope I don't lose my temper," Ripjaw replied, fearing that he might accidentally hurt his sparkling.

"I'm sure you'll be fine, and if you need any help just give us a call," Thunderhoof responded.

"We certainly will."

"Are you enjoying living on the island?"

"Yes, it's rather nice and peaceful," Amberblade replied.

"Where did you stay when you first came to this planet?" Ripjaw asked Thunderhoof.

"I just slept wherever I was."

"I wonder if that's what every Decepticon would do when they first come here," Amberblade wondered out loud.

"Pretty much, we all just slept where we were. Except for when we found Decepticon Island then we stayed there."

"Decepticon Island?" Ripjaw echoed in question.

"It was the other half of the Alchemor ship where we kept refuge."

"Wow, I bet that must have been something to get used to."

"It was but it was nice."

"How long have you and Steeljaw known each other? You guys seem to be real close."

"I would say over seven years," Thunderhoof replied.

"Wow, that's a long time."

"Time sure does fly by."

"Yes, it does. I'm guessing his mate is what made him change over to the good side."

"That is correct."

Amberblade chuckled, "It's amazing how love can change a bot."

"What made you two come together?" Thunderhoof asked.

Amberblade stayed quiet as a blush crept up on her cheek plates, "She signed up to join my team back on Cybertron," Ripjaw began explaining. "But then we were arrested and found ourselves here. I've been having desires for her and one night I finally gave into my desires and we fragged, we just went from there."

Just then, Amberblade yelled out in pain, "Oh I think she's coming!"

"Are you sure she didn't just kick again?" Ripjaw asked.

"I'm sure!"

:: Soundwave, we need a Ground Bridge stat! :: Thunderhoof commed the silent mech.

A second later, a Ground Bridge opened up. Ripjaw carefully picked up Amberblade and headed through the portal. They go through and head to Med Bay, "Knock Out, the sparkling is coming!"

"Put her on the berth. Amberblade you need to take off your interface panel," the medic instructed. Ripjaw helped her onto the berth and she took off her panel.

Grimlock took a shaky step towards Bumblebee who was only a few feet away from him. He wanted to get the hang of fighting again, "Just take your stance, Grim. I know it hurts but at least try," Bumblebee encourages him.

"Well, at least we don't have any threats at the moment. With Ripjaw and Amberblade now with us, we got nothing right now," Nightback whispered to Seajumper.

"Yeah, at least there's a time for peace," Seajumper whispered back.

The kids jumped when they heard a scream, "What was that?" Nightback asked with wide optics.

"It was nothing, kids," Bumblebee told them.

"Are you sure?" Seajumper asked as another scream filled the air.

"I'm sure."

Grimlock jogged towards Bumblebee with a battle cry. Bumblebee took a stance and got ready to defend himself. Grimlock threw a punch and Bumblebee dodged and stood to the side. The Dinobot slid a little as he tried to regain his balance, putting most of his weight on his healed leg.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, I'm okay. It'll take some time to get used to this again."

"I know it will."

Grimlock smiled as he nuzzled Bumblebee, much to the boys' disgust, "Do you have to do that in front of us?" Seajumper asked.

"Sorry, boys," Grimlock said trying to hold back a chuckle.

"My parents do that a lot and it grosses me out," Seajumper says with a disgusted look.

"Mine too," Nightback responds.

"You know you two are gonna be the same way when you're older and find the right one for you," Grimlock stated.

"I don't think so," Seajumper replied with a huff, "Femmes are weird."

"I have to agree, femmes are weird, I honestly can't see myself falling for one and doing all that mushy stuff," Nightback stated.

Is Amberblade's sparkling coming? Grimlock asked when he heard another scream.

Sure sounds like it.

Sounds really painful.

From what I understand it is painful.

Would you want to have a sparkling?

It would be nice but I don't think I can.

Is it because you're the leader of the Autobots and you would be worried that something might happen?

No, because of the damage I sustained during the war.

Do you mean when you lost your voice?

There was more damage than just losing a voice box.

There was? Grimlock looked at Bumblebee with worry hoping that he wasn't bringing up a bad memory. Nightback and Seajumper decided to go check on Emberwing.

Yes, there was.

Wrapping his arms around his mate, Grimlock held him close. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to. I'm sorry if I brought up a bad memory.

Thanks, Grim, I'll be fine. Shall we go see what's going on in Med Bay?

Sure.

The two head to Med Bay. Once they get in there they find Thunderhoof waiting outside the room, "Is Amberblade having her sparkling?" Bumblebee asked.

"Yes, I hope Ripjaw is doing okay in there. I haven't heard him say anything," Thunderhoof replied. "I'm gonna go check on Metalsound and Emberwing. I'll be back later," Thunderhoof says as he walks out of Med Bay.

Sometime later, Ratchet opens the door to let them in to see the new sparkling. They see Amberblade lying on a berth holding her new daughter with Ripjaw standing close by.

"Aw, she's adorable," Bumblebee stated.

The sparkling looked up at Bumblebee with her big yellow optics, "She is adorable," Grimlock smiled as he waved at her.

"That she is," Ripjaw agreed.

"What are you gonna name her?" Bumblebee asked.

"We decided on Ashfang," Amberblade replied. Ashfang reached for Ripjaw wanting him.

"Fitting name. She certainly got your fangs," Bumblebee responded.

"Looks like she wants her papa," Amberblade stated.

"I don't know, she's so tiny," Ripjaw replied, afraid he might hurt her.

"You'll be just fine," Amberblade said as she made room for him to sit, "She won't bite. I think."

"You think?" Ripjaw asked feeling hesitant.

"I'm sure."

Sitting beside his mate, Ripjaw looked at Ashfang who looked at him, her small arms reaching for him. Hesitantly and carefully he reached over and took her from her mother. Holding her close, Ripjaw stared at Ashfang unsure of what to do. Ashfang looked up at her father and smiled. Chuckling softly, Ripjaw smiled back, "Hello, Ashfang."

Ashfang just let out a sound of happiness, "I'm happy to see you too," he replied as he gently rocked her. Ashfang let out a small yawn as she started drifting off into recharge and Ripjaw just smiled.

All was well for them now and after a couple of days in Med Bay Ripjaw and Amberblade headed back home with their new sparkling. The Autobots started getting ready for whatever else would be thrown at them as Bumblebee and Grimlock worked on strengthening their relationship and bond.

This is the end of this book. Hope that anyone who read it to the end enjoyed it, and I hope that you will enjoy my other stories as well.