"I'm going to give him a chance. He is my biological father, afterall. It was just hard to picture him with my mom, even if it was a one night stand. She'd been with you for so long, that seeing her cheat on you with my biological father is…weird."
"I'm just glad that she found someone new after she left me. I'll be honest. After she told me that you were dead, I felt bad and was genuinely in shock. I am glad you're back and my new mate."
I smiled. "Me too. I just never pictured my own brother to get together with my mother, but if he's treating her with respect, then I hope he's happy with her."
"And if he treats her with disrespect?"
"I'll kick his ass. He knows I can do it, too."
"I think everyone knows you can. You fight dirty like your brothers and your biological father."
"I remember the "by the law of Cybertron" fight you had with him and how he cheated. Glad you never left after he beat you."
"I was thankful for Teletraan going over my wounds that Ratchet couldn't."
"He should have. Nothing against our awesome, sentient computer, but it shouldn't need to do Ratchet's job."
"Agreed." I had noticed that we were standing in front of my room. We had walked and talked all the way to my room.
"We're here. How about that full body massage, handsome?" I had unlocked my door, opened it and walked in. Prime walked in right behind me and closed it behind him.
"Would you be ok with just a shoulder massage instead? I'd like to save the full body massage for when we are further into our relationship."
"I'm fine with that. Both of my brothers stressed me out today. That's why I was wanting a full body massage, but if you want to wait until further into the relationship, then we can. No, I'm not guilt tripping you. I'm respecting your decision to wait."
"I appreciate that, Wolf. Leaving you in command of the Earth based Autobots was a good idea afterall. You've learned a lot about leadership."
"I had a good teacher." Then I hugged him. He hugged me back then had me sit down on my comfy sofa.
"Put your feet up and I'll massage your shoulders." I put my feet up, laid back against the sofa and let Prime massage my shoulders.
He found openings on my armor which allowed him to massage my shoulder cables. I had never felt such relief like that until he started massaging my shoulder cables. I slumped down further into my sofa the more he did it.
"That feels so good, babe. You have magical hands, that's for sure. The fact that you found a way to massage my shoulders is great."
"I've picked up a few tricks over the millennia. Do you feel better now?"
"Much better. Come sit down next to me. We'll see what's on TV."
"Would you mind if I grabbed a mug of energon first?"
"Not at all. Help yourself, handsome."
"Did you want any?"
"No, thank you, but appreciate the offer."
Prime walked over to my energon dispenser, then grabbed the mug next to it. He put the mug under the spout, then pulled the handle down to fill the mug.
"I should warn you, I have the twins' special high grade in the dispenser. Hope you're ok with it."
"I've given up trying to take it from them a long time ago. When I left you in command of the team, I figured you would let them have it in the Rec. Room."
"Of course, but only after work hours are over for the day. Regular energon during the day. Don't need drunks on shift."
"It seems I made a lasting effect on you, beautiful."
"Yes, you did. If it hadn't been for you leaving me in command of the Earth based team, I don't think things would be the way they are. I think Prowl would have changed everything or Jazz changing things. I like how you ran this base. That's why I left everything the way it is. Why change a good thing, right?"
"Absolutely. I wouldn't have left Prowl or Jazz in command for that very reason. Your mother agreed that leaving you in command was a good idea."
"Of course she would. She's level-headed like you."
Prime had finished getting his drink then came over to the sofa and sat down next to me on my left. He had his mug in his left hand and his right arm around my shoulders. He had pulled me a bit closer to him and I laid my head on his right shoulder.
I had grabbed the remote with my right hand and switched on the TV. I flipped through the channels to find something to watch for the night.
I stopped on one of the movie channels. The movie that was just coming on was the new Top Gun movie, Top Gun: Maverick.
"This looks good. What do you say, big guy? Wanna watch it with me?"
"Sure. I didn't know you liked military type movies."
"Only a select few. I prefer horror movies, really."
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An hour into the movie, I got this weird feeling through the bond between the twins and I. I called Sides to find out what is going on.
"Sunny is in med bay and Elita hasn't left his side. Ratchet won't let me in there. I don't know what to do, sis. I'm worried about him."
"Head to the Rec. Room and I'll send Prime to sit with you. I'll find out what's going on with Sunny. We have to be strong for him."
"Easy for you to say. Even when he was down for months, I've never been the strong one between him and I. Its always been him."
"This time you need to be, bro. I'll find out what's going on."
"Thanks sis."
"You're welcome, Sides." Then I ended the call. I picked up the remote and turned off the TV.
"What's going on? Thought we were going to watch the movie?"
"Sunny is in med bay and my mom hasn't left his side. Ratchet won't let Sides in there. Would you mind taking another mug of high grade to the Rec. Room and sit with Sideswipe until I find out what's going on?"
"Of course. Keep me updated, ok."
"I will. Thanks Optimus. I owe you a movie night."
"Another time, beautiful. Just take care of your brother."
I nodded then stood up. I walked over to my door and opened it. I ran straight to med bay and pushed the doors open.
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Med bay. "What is going on, Ratchet? What happened to Sunny?"
"That's what I'm trying to find out."
"Why did you keep Sides out of here? That's his brother."
"I know, but with everything going on between him and I, I needed a clear head. I will talk with him after I find out what is going on with Sunstreaker."
"I'm staying 'til you find out what's going on."
"Just don't make any noises and you can stay."
"I just hope you find what brought my brother down like this. Sides, my mom and I can't lose Sunny."
"I'm well aware of that. How is Sideswipe?"
"Hurting. I have Prime sitting with him in the Rec. Room."
"I will talk to Sideswipe when I find out what is going on with Sunstreaker. Right now, could you please take your mother out of here. I know you both wanna stay, but I need quiet so I can work. I will let you all know what I find when I have something."
"She's not going to leave his side. I can't blame her."
We both looked over at my mom and Sunny. "She's been by his side since he was brought in."
I walked over to my mom and put my right hand on her left shoulder. She looked at me with sad optics.
"What happened, mom? How did my brother end up like this? Did he forget to refuel? Something internal break and didn't tell Ratchet?"
"No idea what happened. He had gotten up to get me a tankard of energon from his personal dispenser and he dropped to the floor. I had to call a few Autobots to help get him to med bay. Ratchet has been trying to figure out what caused him to drop like that."
"Why is Ratchet keeping Sides out though? He needs to be in here with us."
"I agree, but not when he's very emotional. The last thing Sunstreaker said before he dropped was Sideswipes' name. How is Sideswipe?"
"He's hurting. I've got Optimus sitting with Sides in the Rec. Room with a tankard of high grade from my personal dispenser."
"That's good. Not that he's drinking the high grade, but good that he has someone sitting with him. Leaving you in command was a good choice."
"Optimus said the same thing."
"When are you going to talk to Megatron?"
"I was going to do it tomorrow, but I think I'll call him now. Maybe see if he can send Hook and Soundwave over to help Ratchet."
"Thinking like a true leader. I'm proud of you, sweetie."
"Thanks, mom. Let me know if Ratchet finds anything. I'm gonna go call Megatron."
"Alright sweetie."
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The control room. I was hesitant to call Megatron, but I knew Ratchet needed help in finding out what took my brother down. I also knew I needed to get to know Megatron cause he is my biological father.
'Suck it up, Wolf. Your brother will die if you don't get the extra help.'
I straightened myself upright and proceeded call my biological father, Megatron. I knew I had to be strong for not only myself, but for Sideswipe, too.
I snapped out of it when Megatron came on screen. "This is an unexpected call. What can I do for you, Wolf?"
"I called for 2 reasons. 1. Is it possible for you to send both Hook and Soundwave over here to help Ratchet? Something is wrong with my brother and my mom is worried about him."
"And what is the 2nd reason for the call?"
"After a lot of thinking since being told not only by you, but by my mom that you are my biological father, I think its time I got to know you and you get to know me."
"I can send over both Hook and Soundwave to help Ratchet. I thought you were an only child? When did your mother have another sparkling?"
"Its not like that. You already know them. Sunstreaker and Sideswipe."
"Can I ask how they became your brothers?"
"The energon that was used to bring me back online didn't agree with my systems. The only way to keep me alive was to take a small sliver of Sunstreaker's spark and merge it with mine. He saved my life. I will tell you that mom isn't happy that you desecrated my grave."
"I still feel horrible for doing it. Despite what others may think, I do have morals when it comes to desecrating the dead. If I were to die, I would expect my Decepticons to honor me and not disturb my final resting place."
While we were talking, I felt something in the bond. It was coming from Sides. I put my hand over my spark.
"Is everything ok? You look worried."
"Its Sideswipe. Something doesn't feel right in the bond. I have to find out what's going on with him. Please send Hook and Soundwave over immediately. I'll call and we'll set up a day where we can spend the day getting to know each other."
"Just take care of your brothers for right now. We'll talk about the other another time. Have your mother call me when she has the time."
"I will and thanks. Wolf out." Then I cut the call. I headed for the Rec. Room to see what is going on with Sideswipe. I'm very concerned about him.
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The Rec. Room. Prime and Sideswipe were still there, but something didn't look right with Sides. I walked over and sat down next to them.
Prime saw the look on my face and shook his head. I looked at my brother and noticed something didn't look right.
I lightly shook Sides and he slumped over. I looked at Prime. "Drunk or…?"
He knew I didn't want to entertain the idea of my brother being dead. Optimus knew what would happen if that was the case.
Optimus stood up, leaned my brother back in his chair and opened his chest plate. I couldn't believe what I saw. Sideswipe had ripped his spark chamber out completely.
"Wh…where did he throw it?"
"I'm afraid he smashed it completely. I'm sorry, Wolf."
"It won't be long 'til I join him. And I just told Megatron that I'd like to get to know him since he's my biological father. I also asked him to send over Hook and Soundwave to help Ratchet."
"Let's take Sideswipe to med bay. Ratchet had just called me before you walked in. He has a couple of ideas that would cause Sunstreaker to drop like he did. I told him I'd bring you in after you were done with your call."
Prime saw the energon tears forming in my optics. He brought his left hand up and gently wiped my face.
"I hate seeing a femme cry. We'll spend as much time as we can together. I don't want to lose you, but I know its going to happen. I'll make sure no one disturbs your grave again."
I stood up and hugged him tightly. I started crying uncontrollably. I knew my mom was going to be devastated when I pass away again. And who knows what it will do to Megatron when he finds out.
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Med bay. Optimus had carried my brother while I walked behind him slowly. I was practically dragging my feet. I didn't want my mom finding out that I will be joining my brother soon.
We walked in and to my surprise, Sunny was up and around. I was glad that I asked Megatron to send Hook and Soundwave to come help Ratchet. I wanted to run up and hug Sunny, but I didn't have the strength to do much. Even walking was hard for me.
Sunny saw the look on my face along with our brother in Optimus' arms. Sunny reached out to me in the bond.
~What happened?~
All I could do was shake my head back and forth.
Sunny slid off the repair table and walked over to Optimus and took his brother. He took Sides over to the repair table he was had currently been occupying. Sunny carefully laid his brother down on it.
"Ratchet, fix him."
I walked up to Sunny. "He can't fix him, bro. Sides tore his spark clean out of his own chest."
Optimus walked up and explained further. "I'm not mad at you, Prime. Sounds like you tried your best to stop him. Wolf and I will be following him soon."
My mom didn't like hearing that at all. Her, Ratchet and Optimus are going to be sparkbroken after we're buried.
Elita put her hand on Sunny's shoulder. He looked at her and smiled. He also saw the energon tears in her optics.
"Please don't cry, Elita. I'll always be with you in spirit and in your spark. I'm sorry."
Sunny turned towards her and held her in his arms. He let her cry in his arms. I also hugged both of them. I was trying to stay strong for my brother and my mom.
Optimus put his hand on my shoulder. I looked at him. He motioned with his head towards the doors. I nodded and let go of my brother and my mom.
"I love you, mom. Just like Sunny, I will be with you in spirit and in your spark." I kissed her cheek and headed out of med bay with Prime.
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My room. Prime and I sat down on my sofa and looked for a movie to watch. I didn't wanna talk about what is going to happen to me. He just wanted to spend as much time as he could with me before I pass away again.
"Did you call Megatron?"
"Yeah, I did. That's why Hook and Soundwave are here. Guess I won't get the chance to get to know him as my biological father. I wonder if its not too late to do it before I join my brothers."
"Would it be alright if I also joined you both?"
"Of course. Give me your word that things will stay the same after I'm gone. I want the peace to remain like it is between the 2 factions. I'm the reason you and him are friends."
"I give you my word, Wolf. I'll make sure Elita and Ratchet see Smokescreen as often as possible, too. I think they're going to need all the therapy they can get."
"I want you to seek the same treatment, too, love. I don't want you to fall into a deep depression. My mom told me about it."
"Its true and I will also seek treatment after your passing."
He noticed I wasn't really looking for something to watch. I was depressed and he noticed.
Prime took the remote from me and shut the TV off. He had me lay my head on his shoulder.
"Just rest. I'll find the Decepticon radio frequency and call Megatron. I'll have him come here and the 3 of us will sit here and talk."
I looked up at Prime and smiled. "Thanks big guy. I'm going to miss you, Optimus. Please take care of my mom after Sunny and I are gone."
"I will, sweetspark." Then he went looking for the Decepticon comm. link frequency. Once he found it, he contacted Megatron.
"How did you find this frequency, Prime?"
"That doesn't matter right now, Megatron. You need to come to Autobot HQ immediately."
"Is my daughter ok, Prime?"
"That's why you need to come. We'll explain everything when you get here."
"Alright. I'll be there soon, Prime. Megatron out." Then Prime ended the call.
"Wolf, are you up to sitting outside with me when Megatron arrives?"
"Carry me? I don't feel up to walking. Don't have much strength anyway."
"I'm fine with carrying you. I love you so much, Wolf. Losing you is going to tear me apart, but I know I must be strong."
"Don't be afraid to show a softer side of yourself, love. Its ok to show emotion. The team is yours once again."
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The front of HQ. Prime and I had been sitting outside, waiting for Megatron to arrive. I had leaned up against my mate and sighed. I was happy and very content, but knew it was going to be short lived once Sunny and I pass.
Megatron arrived about 20 mins. later. Both Prime and I stood up. Megatron landed and walked up to us.
"Its good to see you again, Prime."
"Wish I could say the same, Megatron. Wolf and I need to talk to you privately."
"We can talk out here, can't we?"
"No. The 3 of us are going to talk in my room. We won't be disturbed there." Then I looked at Prime and nodded. He picked me up and carried me inside. Megatron followed right behind.
"Can I ask why she's not walking?"
"She doesn't have the strength to do much right now. You'll find out after we get to her room."
"Ok. I'm very confused about what is going on, Prime."
"Everything will be told in due time."
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My room. Prime sat on one side of me and Megatron sat in the recliner that sat next to the sofa.
"Honey, can you get me a tankard of high grade please?"
"Of course, sweetspark."
"Ok, now I'm really confused. I thought you were dating Elita, Prime?"
"She left me after finding out I was the cause of Wolf's death the 1st time. She's currently with Sunstreaker, Wolf's brother."
"How is he?"
"Alive…for now."
"What do you mean?"
"Sideswipe committed suicide earlier and both Sunstreaker and Wolf will soon follow him. That's why you're here now. So you can get to know her before she passes."
"Don't come disturbing my final resting place again, please. Let me have my peace."
"She also wants the peace between our factions to stay the way it is now."
"I may be a Decepticon, but I am also a mech of my word…most of the time."
"I know how you lie. Please promise me. My mom is losing so much now, you don't want her becoming a rage monster when she loses both Sunstreaker and I."
"I don't want any more war, either. I like the peace between the factions. You, my daughter, are the reason the war is over."
I smiled. "Damn right I am. Can I ask how you managed to keep your energon pressure down?"
"There were times when I couldn't due to Starscream pulling his usual stunts. But when I am able to, I think back to a simpler day before the war started. When Cybertron was a peaceful planet."
Prime had sat down next to me and gave me my tankard while Megatron and I were talking.
"I'm glad you and Prime are happy together."
"I am too, dad. I love him and I'm going to miss him when I pass."
"Dad? This is going to be the only time I'm going to hear that from you. Can I give you a hug, my daughter? I may never get another chance after today."
I smiled and handed my tankard over to Prime. I stood up and took a step and fell over. I hadn't even taken a sip yet. I knew what was wrong. Sunny was gone. Now it was my turn.
Both Prime and Megatron caught me. They saw that my optics had offlined forever.
"She's gone, Megatron. I am so very sorry. Please respect her wishes."
"I will, Optimus. My deepest condolences to you, as well. I'm glad you were her mate, even if it was for a short time."
"Thank you, Megatron. When I set a day and time to bury all 3, I will let you know."
"Of course. I'm glad I got know her a little bit today. Soundwave, Hook and I will take our leave and give you and your Autobots time to grieve. Again, my condolences on your loss."
Optimus nodded and picked up Wolf's body. He followed Megatron out of her room and to med bay. Prime had energon tears streaming down his face.
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Med bay. Sunny's body was laying next to his brother's body. Prime walked in with Wolf in his arms. Ratchet was saddened by the 3 Autobots that are now dead. One being his mate, Sideswipe.
"I'm so sorry, Prime."
"Thank you, Ratchet. Where's Elita?"
"Went to see Smokescreen. I've already made an appointment to see him a little later."
"I'm glad you both are seeking therapy. I promised Wolf I would too."
"Good to know. Why is Megatron here?"
"Wolf is my biological daughter, Ratchet. Prime asked me to come and get to know her before she passes. I'm glad I did."
Ratchet had brought another repair table over by Sunny and had Prime lay Wolf's body down next to him.
"I need to make an appointment with Smokescreen, myself. Wolf didn't want me to spiral into a deep depression."
"Good for her. She always did think of others before herself. She leave the team in your hands again, Prime?"
"Yes, she did."
"There will be no war even after her passing, Ratchet. You don't need to worry about that." Then he looked at Soundwave and Hook.
"Let's take our leave. They need time to grieve."
"Thank you for the help, Hook. You too, Soundwave."
They both nodded and followed their leader out of med bay.
"Megatron had energon tears in his optics, Prime. That's a first."
"His daughter just passed. You'd be the same way."