Maccadams Keeps On Foreshadowing And Teasing Soundwave And Hotrod About Their Relationship

Maccadams keeps on foreshadowing and teasing Soundwave and Hotrod about their relationship

He groaned in annoyance glaring at Soundwave.

"I don't understand why Maccadams always insists we need to train together."

The two of them stepped into the elevator after spending the day training. Because Maccadams forced them to train. Stating that it was very important they bond and learn to work together. However no one else had to do it except for them. Even though everyone besides Perceptor wasn't doing anything.

"Maybe you're so annoying he wants you somewhere where he can't hear you."

He crossed his arms.

"Then I guess he sees you the same way."

The door opened and Soundwave pushed his way out first.

"No he wants me to watch over you because he knows you'll find some way to break the machine."

"No I won't. I don't need you watching over me."

"Really? For someone who acts like a sparkling I find that hard to believe."

Maccadams slid them both energon as they two of them argued.

"You know the Magnesium mountains are a great place to have a picnic and watch the stars."

They both gave him a confused look.

"What's are you talking about?"

"Oh... I'm just thinking out loud. You know we shouldn't let things like walls stop us from getting what we want."

"Okay..."

He quickly escaped with Soundwave the two of them making up an excuse to patrol the area. Not wanting to be around when Maccadams was having some kind of mental break.

Soundwave wants to confess his love to Hot Rod when he signs the peace treaty. Thanks.

He watched as a crowd formed waiting for the ceremony to begin. He climbed onto the Decepticon float along with the others waiting for the parade to begin.

He shifted, feeling slightly nervous because of what he was about to do. He'd thought about confessing his feelings for a while but didn't want to do it while they were still enemies.

As soon as he finished signing the peace treaty he was going to tell him how he felt.

The only one who knew was Shadow Striker because she walked in on him practicing his speech. It had been embarrassing and she'd been surprised wanting to know what he saw in the Autobot. Only to tease him afterwards for being in love.

He felt the float move revealing them to the waiting crowd who cheered in excitement. He could see the other float slowly getting closer as they reunited in the middle.

Then everything went wrong and they were all frozen by the inferior version of himself. Who'd easily been defeated by the Dinobots.

Afterwards when everyone was being unfrozen he climbed back onto the parade and could see Hot Rod giving him a curious look.

He stepped foward trying not to let Soundblasters words effect him. He didn't know what he was talking about.

The two stood together and both Autobots and Decepticons cheered. He looked at Hot Rod who looked back at him. All of their hard working was finally paying off and the war was about to end.

The peace treaty appeared and the two of them gave a small speech. Hot Rod signed first and then he did as well.

The crowd was so loud you could hear them all across Cybertron as they celebrated the end of the war.

While everyone was distracted he turned to Hot Rod who seemed surprised. Taking his hand he look into his beautiful blue optics and confessed his feelings.

He watched as his optics widened and then he leaned in kissing his mask. Ignoring the cheering crowd around them as everyone watched in surprise and excitement.

He removed his mask and wrapped his arms around his waist. He dipped him and the two kissed. While everyone clapped, whistled and cheered.

Pulling Hot Rod back up. He put his mask back on and took his hand leading him away.

Medic Roddy Au (going for a IDW continuity)

After Ratchet left the clinic in the Death End he made a new one in Nyon. He would see a sparkling wonder close, Ratchet would give him energeon so he wouldn't be hungry and bit by bit the Sparkling would come more and more.

After a while the Sparkling would ask to help in any way he could, Ratchet accept and at first only made him give him the tools but after a bit he started to teach him medicine and how to fix bots. After a while he gave the sparkling a name Hot Rod.

After a few more decades then war started, Ratchet decided that the clinic will be for everyone no matter the side of lack of. Him and his newly adopted son will heal everyone they could. Both sides knew that so they never attempt to attack the clinic.

Later Hot Rod is on mission to find alive bots so they could heal them. He finds the third in commend of the decepticons and his cassettes. He manages to take them all and then goes to the clinic. A few days goes by and Soundwave wakes up, his cassettes are already awaken and healthy.

He tries to pay Hot Rod back, giving the clinic energeon, better tools, more funding and other things. He tries as well to convince both Hot Rod and Ratchet to join the decepticons to be protected,they won't force them to abandon other patients but they would be safer.

(Maybe Deathlock/Drift in his time off protect the clinic of bots who want to end the clinic and gets joined by Soundwave later on)

TW

He turned towards the medics, who he'd trained to work at the Dead End clinic. They had all come from the Dead End, wanting to help those around them. They were the only ones who stayed. Unlike those who had the opportunity to go to medical school. Who quickly left for comfier jobs, because they had the luxury. Those who stayed were unable to go to medical school. Their talents wasted until he trained them himself. He wanted them to be the best and he was so proud of the medics they've become.

Over the past few months he's realized he isn't needed here anymore. That the clinic had the best medics possible and it was time to move on.

It was a sad goodbye but also a happy one. Because he knew the clinic was in good hands.

His next location was the city of Nyon which desperately needed his help. He'd already found a building and was working on getting supplies for the new clinic.

When he got there he had a lot of work to do. Especially because he didn't have a lot of help. Most medics didn't want to work in places like this. Which is why they never lasted long in the Dead End clinic.

The only one who followed him was his shadow. A mech named Drift who'd recently begun calling himself Deadlock. He'd saved him shortly after he opened the Dead End clinic. He'd overdosed on drugs and would have died if he didn't bring him back to his clinic. After that Deadlock had stayed by his side. He'd tried teaching him about being a medic, but he'd never been interested. Claiming that he was only good for taking lives which he didn't believe at all.

Sighing he stretched his body as he locked up the clinic for the night. It was so late it was almost morning and he was hoping to catch at least a few hours of sleep in his small apartment.

Walking through town he kept his guard up since Deadlock was busy working. Most people didn't mess with medics but there were always a few desperate enough.

Passing by an alleyway he heard a strange noise coming from inside. His medic instincts tingled and he followed the sound. Finding a sparkling hungrily digging through the trash. Trying to eat anything he could.

He was so tiny with obvious signs of malnutrition. If he was younger he would have tried to take him back to the clinic, but he knows that won't end well. The best thing he can do is give him what energon he has.

He sets it nearby and takes a few steps back. The sparkling eyes him with suspicion but the smell of food calls him. He crawls over and glances at him one more time before quickly drinking all of it. Before he can take a step forward the sparkling runs away disappearing into the city of Nyon.

He sighs, knowing there's nothing else he can do. Grabbing the cube he goes home and falls asleep, trying not to think about the sparkling. He can't help those that don't want it. That's something he's had a difficult time learning.

He didn't see him again until days later, in an alleyway closer to his clinic. The Sparkling was again picking through garbage, although this time he paused when he saw him.

He set the cube down an the sparkling lundged for it, desperate for food and obviously starving. He felt his spark ping in his chest. As the sparkling quickly ran off, once he'd finished all of it.

This kept happening. He'd find the sparkling in an alleyway hungry and desperate for food. He'd give him some and the sparkling would run off. Slowly coming closer and closer to the clinic.

His medic instincts wanted to check him over, but he needed to wait until he trusted him more. Worried he'd push the sparkling away. At least he knows that if the sparkling is getting food from him he's at least eating something.

He was working on a patient who'd damaged their arm and when he looked up. He was surprised to find the sparkling watching him. Of course when he noticed the sparkling quickly ran off.

He didn't see him for a long while and he found himself getting worried, that something happened to him. He thought about asking Deadlock to help him find the sparkling. Until he appeared again watching him through a window as he worked.

During a short break he walked over and carefully gave the sparkling some energon. Expecting him to quickly drink it and run off. Only to be surprised when after drinking the energon the sparkling asked.

"Can I help?"

"What?"

"I've been watching you and I see how you help people. I want to do that too. Can you teach me?"

He found himself nodding. Unable to turn away the eager sparkling.

"Fine. But only if you let me give you a checkup and if you tell me your name."

The sparkling thought about it for a long moment and he nervously watched. Hoping he'd say yes.

"Okay."

He sighed in relief and let the sparkling inside, who looked around in interest. Admiring all the equipment he had and asking questions. Eager to learn everything he could, which made him smile because it reminded him of himself.

The sparkling climbed onto one of the beds and he got to work. Being careful so the sparkling wouldn't be scared off.

"You still haven't given me your name."

"I don't have a name."

"What?"

He looked at the sparkling in surprise.

"What do people usually call you then?"

"Useless, mistake, future shareware, stupid."

He frowned and the sparkling shifted nervously.

"I've been hearing future shareware a lot recently. Maybe that can be my name."

"Absolutely not. That's not a name."

The sparkling huffed.

"Fine, then I don't have a name."

"Then we need to find you one."

The sparkling gave him an unsure look.

"Future shareware sounds good to me."

"That's not a name.

He continued to look him over. Frowning at all the damage he'd endured and angry at whoever called a sparkling shareware.

"How about dropping the future and my name can just be shareware."

"No."

"Fine, then my name's stupid."

"No. Don't call yourself that."

The sparkling through his hands in the air giving him an exasperated look.

"Fine then you name me."

"Are you sure you want that?"

"Yes."

He looked at the sparkling in surprise who kicked his little feet looking nervous.

"Okay... How about... Hot Rod?"

The sparklings optics lit up as he nodded eagerly.

"I like that name."

"It was my first suggestion."

"I don't care I like that name. I think it fits me."

The sparkling kept repeating the name as he worked looking excited.

When he was done he gave the sparkling energon before he ran out. Watching him go he found himself sad that he was leaving, but also happy he was able to help.

"Aw so cute."

He turned around to see Deadlock standing there.

"How long have you been there?"

"Long enough."

"Do you want me to watch over him?"

He thought about it for a moment. Although the offer was tempting he found himself saying.

"No. I don't want him to feel pressured."

"Fine but if that ever changes just let me know."

He didn't see Hot Rod for a long time after that and he became increasingly worried. Wondering if something happened to him. After his shift he'd walk around Nyon searching for him with the help of Deadlock.

Then one day he was waiting for him when he arrived at the clinic. Looking him over, he was somehow even smaller than the last time he saw him. But he didn't see any major injuries.

"Can I help you?"

"What?"

He looked at the sparkling in surprise because he thought Hot Rod had forgotten about that.

"Can I help you with your clinic?"

The sparkling shifted his feet looking nervous and he found himself agreeing. Not wanting him to leave again.

"Okay."

The sparklings face lit up with excitement and he found himself smiling at his enthusiasm. At first he had Hot Rod bring him tools and help clean up.

The sparkling was a hard worker who never complained. Occasionally he'd find him singing to patients, as he worked. In a language he didn't understand but seemed to soothe his patients.

At first he assumed Hot Rod was doing this for money or energon. But when he asked him why he wanted to help he was surprised by his answer.

"I just want to help people. Everywhere I look people are suffering. They've been suffering my entire life, but it doesn't have to be that way. This clinic helps people and I want to do that too."

After that he started teaching him more. Hot Rod was determined and he knew that one day he'd be the best medic on Cybertron.

After watching Hot Rod grow over the past few years. He found himself wanting to adopt the sparkling. Although they lived together, he wanted something official. He'd talked to Deadlock about it wanting his opinion, and had been surprised when he offered to have his name on the paperwork as well. Although he shouldn't have been. Hot Rod had managed to wiggle his way into everyone's spark including Deadlocks. He knew the bounty hunter would do anything for the sparkling.

Getting the paperwork ready. He nervously approached him.

"Hot Rod there's something I have to ask you."

"What is it?"

"I was wondering if I could adopt you?"

Hot Rod jumped into his arms in excitement.

"Yes. Yes. Yes."

He pulled the sparkling into a tight hug the two clinging to each other in excitement and happiness.

"I don't know if you are interested but Deadlock is also willing to have his name on the paperwork if you want."

"I would like that a lot."

"Why don't you tell him?"

He signed his name on the adoption papers and handed them to Hot Rod. Who ran outside to where Deadlock was standing guard.

After that time moved quickly with Hot Rod learning everything he could about being a medic.

Occasionally they would hear whispers of a mech named Megatron. Some people thought he was crazy, while others admired the gladiator. Deadlock had a lot to say about him and seemed to admire the mech. Believing he was the hero they needed.

Then there were whispers of a war breaking out. It made Hot Rod nervous for both the people of Nyon and their clinic. Ratchet tried his best to reassure him. Even though he knew they were no longer rumors.

Deadlock had come to him with the Decepticon badge firmly on his chest. He had joined at the first available opportunity and asked him to join as well.

"The Decepticons need medics."

"I won't abandon the people of Nyon."

"Ratchet... The war has started, soon Nyon will be a battlefield. It won't be safe for you or Hot Rod. Autobots can't be trusted and might try to hurt you two and now that I'm a Decepticon I can't protect you like I could before."

He shook his head refusing to pick a side in this conflict. He was a medic after all not a soldier.

"Please Ratchet. I can't lose either of you."

They both looked at Hot Rod who was helping his patients, having no idea of what was coming.

"He'll be safer here at least for now."

Deadlock sighed knowing Hot Rod won't abandon Ratchet no matter how bad it gets. The only thing he could do was try his best to protect his family.

Soon their clinic was packed full of people who'd been injured because of the war.

Every day it became more and more busy. The two of them never had a chance to rest as they worked on everyone they could. Their clinic never turned anyone away regardless of faction.

Most people knew to respect them and their rules. Never arguing about their policy but some were angry, believing they should take a side.

Deadlock and the people of Nyon usually took care of them. Even though Deadlock was a Decepticon. Everyone knew not to mess with his family no matter what faction you're on. He'd come to make a name of himself. One that struck fear into his enemies, as he quickly rose through the ranks becoming part of Megatron's inner circle. Which allowed him more freedom to visit.

As the war got worse the pressure increased but they both held firm. Deadlock was worried about his family and wanted them to be safe. Which has caused arguments between himself and Ratchet.

Hot Rod was out looking for injured to bring back to the clinic when he found a Decepticon. He was laying against a wall and quickly bleeding out. With a cassette in his arms and another one laying against his side both passed out from their injuries.

He carefully picked the Decepticon up and carried him back to the medbay. Where he spent the night fixing him and his cassettes.

Later, another cassette flew at the medbay almost breaking the window. One of their wings was damaged and he worked on fixing them as well.

The cassettes were the first to wake. There was Ravage, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw and the Decepticon he saved was Soundwave.

The three cassettes seemed weary, worried it was some kind of Autobot trap. Even though they fixed everyone regardless of faction.

Deadlock was away on a mission and couldn't be there to soothe their worries. Although he did mention the Decepticon. None of them thought he'd hang around a place like this.

They were also worried about Soundwave who was in stasis while his body healed. They didn't like how exposed he was. Worried an Autobot would try to attack him. They decided to stand guard.

Since Soundwave couldn't take care of them. He took care of them on top of his other duties. Singing a Nyonian lullaby while he worked. Hoping to make them feel safe so they could recover faster.

When Soundwave woke up a few days later they gathered around his side. Happy he was awake and going to be okay.

He gave them some space as he helped fix others. Checking on them again he gave Soundwave some energon. Looking at his cassettes they were all asleep curled around Soundwave.

"Thank you."

He gave him a surprised look.

"It's my job."

"Most people wouldn't heal me and they definitely wouldn't have bothered to heal them, much less look after them."

"Oh..."

He didn't know what to say to that.

"Here. I have some money for our treatment."

Soundwave reached into his subspace and he stopped him.

"Rest. We don't need your money. We do this for free."

Soundwave laid back and relaxed slightly as though he realized something.

"This is the clinic in Nyon that's always helping people regardless of faction."

"Yes."

Soundwave turned off his optics and fell asleep no longer able to fight his exhaustion.

After Soundwave was released he didn't think he'd ever see him again. Until he started showing up offering them things.

Ratchet thought it was an attempt to get them to join the Decepticons, but Soundwave reassured them it wasn't.

"You saved my life and other Decepticons let us return the favor."

The two of them talked about it at length and eventually decided to accept Soundwave's offers. Since they allowed Deadlock to hang around as well.

When the Decepticon got back from his mission. He'd been planning on surprising Ratchet and Hot Rod. Only to be surprised himself when he saw Soundwave talking to Hot Rod and getting way too close. Optics narrowed he immediately walked inside not wanting Soundwave to flirt with his adopted creation.

"Why are you here?"

"Hot Rod saved me and my cassettes."

He glanced at Hot Rod who nodded.

"Soundwave is dropping off supplies we've been in dire need of."

"I thought you two weren't going to join the Decepticons?"

"We're not. Soundwave is just helping us."

He gave the Decepticon a suspicious look. But with the mask and visor covering his face, it was hard to tell what he was thinking. He didn't like it, but Ratchet reassured him later that it was fine. Soundwave was respectful to their little one and Hot Rod seemed happy. Which seeing him smile had become rarer these days with the war going on.

They both knew Hot Rod was exhausted. He was always working trying to save everyone he could and sometimes that wasn't always possible. Ratchet wanted to believe Soundwave would be good for him. That he'd help Hot Rod have something to look forward to and give him hope. He wasn't so sure and thought Soundwave had ulterior motives.

Although Ratchet and Hot Rod insisted they didn't want to be part of either faction. They were desperately low on supplies with things becoming scarcer as the war got worse.

They both know that eventually they'll have no choice but to close the clinic. But for now they were doing everything they could to keep it open.

The war got worse very quickly. Soundwave would tell him stories in the dead of night, when it was just the two of them. He seemed worried about something but never told him what it was.

On nights like these. They would curl up together in bed just holding each other, enjoying the moment. Never sure if it was there last. Every time Soundwave left. He was always terrified it would be the last time he ever saw him.

The clinic was always busy and it seemed like more people were dying than they were saving. It broke his spark. But he needed to be strong for his patients who were looking at him for help and reassurance.

Even though Soundwave promised he wouldn't. He begged him to leave with him. To join the Decepticons and take Ratchet with him. He promised they could continue doing what they've been doing, but at least now they'll be protected.

It was all things he'd heard from Deadlock who would also ask them to leave. Both of them seemed worried about something. Worried they'd be caught in the crossfire when war reached Nyon.

"I can't. This is my home I must stay here."

Even as he said, it his spark sunk. He knew Soundwave wouldn't beg unless there was a reason, but he can't abandon his people. He won't.

As the war raged people became desperate. Even though their clinic was well respected that didn't stop people from breaking in. Desperate for food and medical supplies. They were usually stopped by Deadlock and Soundwave who patrolled the area making sure they were safe.

Ratchet had gone home for the night and he was staying the night to keep watch over their patients. He'd been singing to himself as he worked. When he looked up he saw someone staring at him. At first he thought they wanted energon or medical supplies, but there was something in their optics. It sent a shiver down his spine.

He'd seen that look before. When he'd go out on patrol looking for the injured. Sometimes if he wasn't careful he'd be jumped in alleyways. They never got far. Either Deadlock or Soundwave would fight them off.

He knew he was attractive. Now that he was older he knew what shareware meant and what they'd been implying when he was younger.

He'd never been interested in anyone before. Not until Soundwave but he's had lot's of suitors in the past.

Looking at the hungry look in their optics as they scanned his body made him shift in discomfort.

He took a step back reaching for the nearest thing he could use as a weapon. Deadlock went with Ratchet and Soundwave was with the Decepticons. From the smirk on their face they already knew that.

His patients were asleep and even if they were awake. They are in no position to fight. He feels a shiver down his spine because it's just him.

He remembered what Soundwave told him and picked up the nearest weapon. His attacker busted open the door and charged at him. He moved away from the patients not wanting them to get hurt.

He swung and hit them on the head. They groaned in pain and lundged at him. He fell to the ground and felt hands wrap around his neck as they snarled down at him.

He reached for his weapon which had gotten knocked out of his hands in the struggle. He saw black spots enter his vision, as he tried to stay awake. Feeling a hand against his modesty panel.

He then heard the sound of a gun going off and his attacker froze. His optics turned off as he fell to the ground already turning gray.

He looked over to see Soundwave standing there looking angry, gun in hand.

"You're back."

He managed to say feeling exhausted and injured. Soundwave helped him stand up and checked him over which wasn't necessary.

"I'm fine. I can check myself over."

Soundwave ignored him as he checked him anyway. Wanting to make sure he was safe.

"You should join the Decepticons. We can keep you safe so something like this will never happen again."

"Soundwave..."

He sighed because they've had this conversation so many times.

"I'm serious. What if I hadn't gotten back early? You know what they would have done to you."

"I'm fine."

He lied trying to hide his shaking body.

"You almost weren't. You'll be safe with the Decepticons. I promise. We'll let you continue helping people."

"This is my home."

"Not for much longer."

He froze staring at Soundwave in shock and confusion.

"What are you talking about?"

"I overheard a meeting between Optimus and Megatron. Nyon is under attack."

"By who?"

"Zeta."

"What!? When is he attacking!?"

"Today. That's why you need to get out of here."

"I can't just leave my patients."

He argued.

"Hot Rod. Zeta Prime is using them as a weapon. He plans to drain their spark energy. Your energy if you don't leave."

"We have to stop him, he can't get away with this. Can you ask Megatron or the Decepticons for help?"

They're trying but the Autobots are stopping them."

"What? Why would they do that?"

He gave him a confused look because they were going to die if they didn't help. Now was not the time to be debating things.

"Whoever helps Nyon gets the people of Nyon on their side."

"Are you serious right now?"

He gave him an incredulous look.

"We're going to die and they're debating how many soldiers they'll get. Do they not realize they'll get nothing if we all die?"

"I know and I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do except save you."

"I'm not going."

He crossed his arms refusing to leave his patients.

"What? You'll die if you stay."

"Then I'll die with my patients. My people and my family."

"Hot Rod don't do this. Don't throw away your life."

Soundwave tried to stop him but he pushed past him, going to check on his patients with trembling hands. They didn't have long and he knew he couldn't get them out on his own.

"Go. You shouldn't be here when..."

He couldn't finish what he was saying. He felt a tear fall and Soundwave put a hand on his shoulder.

"I'm not leaving you."

"I'm not going."

"Then I'm staying."

"What?"

He turned around to look at him in shock.

"But what about the Decepticons? What about your cassettes? They need you."

"They'll be fine without me and so will the Decepticons. If you're going to die here then so am I."

Soundwave took his hand and pulled him into a hug where he broke down shaking in fear.

A moment later and Ratchet burst into the medbay with Deadlock not far behind him. He could hear the two of them arguing about the same things they were.

"What happened here?"

"Someone tried to attack the clinic."

"What?"

Deadlock growled not liking the idea of his adopted creation being attacked. Especially when he wasn't around to protect him.

Ratchet looked him over with a sad frown.

"You know?"

"Soundwave told me."

"There's no reason for both of us to die. You should go with him."

"I'm not leaving."

"Hot Rod."

"This is my home. I was born here and I took an oath. I'm staying."

Ratchet put his hands on his shoulders and looked him in the optics.

"Are you sure about this?"

"Yes."

Ratchet sighed.

"We're probably going to die anyway but I have an idea on how we can get our patients and everyone else out."

"How?"

"First we need to send a message."

He rushed to the tower where Nyons broadcasts come from. When he arrived he told them it was important and a medical emergency. Since he had a reputation for helping people and had even helped people who worked there, they let him through.

With the help of Soundwave they broadcasted the message of Zetas plan and that they needed to evacuate.

"If someone is too injured to move, help them. We must work together if we are to survive. The clinic needs people who can help lift the injured who can't walk. Go to the mountains that surround Nyon you should be safe there."

Immediately everyone rushed into action. He sped through the streets of Nyon helping wherever he could.

When he arrived back at the clinic he was surprised to find it already evacuated.

"How?"

"We've helped a lot of people kid and in return they want to help us."

He hugged Ratchet his spark fluttering with hope.

"Let's make our final rounds around Nyon and then join the others."

He nodded transforming and taking off with Soundwave. He made his usual rounds again helping where he could. They'd just finished up when Zeta appeared.

"We need to get out of here."

"Okay."

With everyone evacuated they went to the mountains, where everyone was waiting. He found Ratchet helping the injured amongst the crowd and he joined him.

They watched as Zeta fired up his weapon, which he'd planned to use on them. Only to be surprised when there was no one there causing his weapon to explode taking him out as well.

They cheered in excitement and he hugged Soundwave because they were safe and the people of Nyon would live another day.

A long fic on Hot rod being forced share ware among autobot ranks. He ends up sparked and he escapes. He finds safety with the decepticons who don’t bother him and let him work as one of the cooks. Of course they learn he’s sparked because he shows early and its hard on him. Hot rod looks haunted by the not distant past and bots try subtly to get him comfortable and off his pedes.

Its Soundwave who cups a hand on Hot rods lower back beneath his spoiler and on his extending tank. He rubs into his spoiler and tank making the mech melt and thats how Soundwave makes his claim and the start of hot rod always beside Soundwave.

Set in transformers prime universe

He kept his head down and did his job never interacting with anyone unless necessary. He spent his days working in the Decepticons kitchen trying not to think too hard except about the recipe in front of him.

His belly was starting to show and he didn't know how he felt about the physical reminder of what happened to him.

He'd been happy with the Autobots believing in their cause. He didn't understand where it all went so wrong.

Rumors had begun circulating about him. That he was easy and share ware. He tried to deny it but they didn't listen. Continuing to spread rumors about him. Then one day... He paused not wanting to think about it anymore his hands shook as he cut the ingredients.

He tried going to upper command but they didn't believe him. He felt a tear fall and he quickly wiped it away looking embarrassed. That led to him being abused. Other Autobots realized they could hurt him and get away with it. He tried to fight back but there were too many of them.

When he found out he'd gotten sparked by one of those monsters. He knew he needed to get out. He bid his time and found a way to escape.

He'd tried to stay low thinking the Autobots would forget about him, but for some reason they refused. Thinking they had a right to his sparkling. That's what terrified him the most and caused him to have constant nightmares.

After they found out about his condition. He overheard them talking about forcing him to have sparklings. After he went into emergence they'd take them away from him. Having them raised by proper Autobots who'd teach them Autobot values. Instead of letting them be raised by some share ware whore like himself. Never letting him see his sparkling again.

They'd chased him down trying to capture him and bring him back to base, wanting to use him. He'd been so terrified he did something he never thought he'd ever do.

He joined the Decepticons for protection. Working as a cook instead of a fighter. He stayed behind lines where he was safe and the Autobots couldn't hurt him.

The Decepticons knew something happened to him but they let him be. As long as he did his job he was allowed to stay and that was all that mattered.

So scared that he'd be thrown out. He worked all the time barely sleeping or eating. Unable to keep food down or sleep because of nightmares.

He'd been in the middle of cleaning up the kitchen. Staying way later than the rest so he could check the pantry to see what was about to go bad.

"Hot Rod?"

He looked over to see Soundwave's cassettes standing there with Soundwave. Both of them looked tired as they huddled together.

"Can we have some warm energon please?"

"Of course."

He glanced at Soundwave who'd never said a word to him, but was always trying to make him eat or get some rest.

He warmed the cassettes energon and promised Soundwave he'd be done after he finished cleaning the kitchen. The Decepticon tried to have him sit in a chair but he waved him away.

"It will only slow me down."

He was wiping the counters when he felt a horrible sharp pain through his middle. Gasping he clung to the counter body shaking. For a moment it felt like he was going to pass out.

Distantly He heard someone's shout of alarm as they called for a medic. Confused he looked down and to his horror he found blood dripping onto the floor.

He almost passed out. If it wasn't for the tentacles wrapping around him. He felt tears fall as he stared at the blood until his mind couldn't take it anymore and he passed out.

When he awoke he found himself in the medbay. Hook came over and was stopped by Soundwave who took the chart. The medic not wanting to argue seemed relived as he went to check on someone else.

He gave him a nervous look clutching the blanket in his hands.

"I'm sorry."

His spark broke and he sobbed as grief washed over him. He didn't even notice Soundwave had spoken. Instead all he could think about was his sparkling.

Even though they'd been created in less than ideal circumstances he still loved them and he hated himself for loosing them. He knew it was his fault. He hadn't been sleeping or eating enough. So worried he'd be forced to go back. He worked as hard as he could wanting to prove his worth. Which led to his sparklings death.

He wailed clutching his belly which was once full of life. Soundwave wrapped his arms and tentacles around, pulling him close as he cried.

He didn't know what to do anymore now that his little one was gone. The only reason he kept living was for them and now he felt lost.

He spent his days feeling like he was in a haze. The only reason he didn't completely stop working is the fear of being kicked out and sent back to the Autobots. He was terrified they'd force him to have another one so soon after his loss.

News quickly spread. Despite Soundwave trying to stop it and he noticed the Decepticons tried to help where they could. Being surpringly gentle and making sure he was okay.

Soundwave was worried about him and would check up on him throughout the day and walk him home. Worried he'd do something rash like take his own life.

He was so exhausted he didn't even bother fighting it. He didn't care about anything he had nothing to live for.

Tears fell as he curled up into a ball thinking about his little one and hating himself for killing them.

One day he couldn't take it anymore. He'd been working late again prepping food for tomorrow. He'd been using a knife to cut something and had accidentally cut himself.

Blood dripped to the floor and when he looked down he found himself having a panic attack as memories rushed past of that night. He sobbed thinking he was having a miscarriage all over again even though that shouldn't be possible.

He sobbed holding up his bleeding hand he felt angry. It was his fault his sparkling was dead. He needed to be punished. He grabbed the knife and cut along his arms. Watching as blood trickled down. Ignoring the pain he smiled feeling pleased with himself that he hurt the monster who took his sparkling.

He went to cut himself again when a tentacle stopped him. He looked over in surprise to see Soundwave standing there.

He walked over and removed the knife from his hand. He was too shocked to put up much of a fight.

He then grabbed a first aid kit from nearby and had him sit in a nearby chair. He quietly bandaged his wounds while he sat there staring off into the distance. Not paying attention to anything around him.

Soundwave led him back to his room and ordered one of his cassettes to watch over him, which wasn't necessary.

Even though he tried to protest Ravage hoped onto his bed and waited until he climbed inside before falling asleep. He stared at the ceiling for a long time spark, pounding in his chest as he fantasized about death.

Soundwave was worried he'd try to kill himself again and was trying to think of a plan to stop him.

His youngest flew over wanting cuddles and he carefully held him. When he suddenly had an idea.

The next day when he was walking Hot Rod to the kitchen. He asked if he'd watch over his youngest. He looked conflicted but ultimately agreed.

Opening his chest area Ratbat transformed and cuddled against Hot Rods chest who immediately tensed. Terrified he'd hurt him. Just like how he hurt his own sparkling and didn't understand why Soundwave was putting so much trust in him. When he saw what he'd done to his little one.

His youngest not being deterred at all clung to Hot Rod. Determined to help him feel better which was adorable. He wasn't to stick around but had a meeting that day and sadly had to leave.

Later when he went to check on Hot Rod and Ratbat, he found them eating in the kitchen. Hot Rod looked the most relaxed he'd seen him since he arrived and was also smiling as he fed his youngest.

He quietly watched off to the side not wanting to interrupt them. He felt happy though because if Hot Rod was responding to Ratbat. There was a chance that he could get better. Maybe not completely, but no longer at the point where all he could think about was death.

Years later after the Autobots had been defeated and the two of them had bonded. After having a long courtship. Hot Rod was sparked again. Although he was nervous and extra cautious both of them were so excited.

He could see Hot Rod looking out a window of their apartment. A hand on his belly and a smile on his face. Coming over he put a hand on his lower back and his growing belly. He pet his spoiler feeling Hot Rod melt as he leaned against him.

Their little one kicked his belly and they both smiled. Looking at each other in excitement they couldn't wait to meet their little one.

The Catformers ask was so cute! I loved how Hot Rod and Soundwave met and eventually became friends. Can we see a fic where they fall in love and become each other's mate? Thank you for all your amazing work!

Looking back on it neither of them could remember how exactly they got together. Hot Rod remembered small changes in Soundwave's behavior.

He'd become nicer. More willing to speak with him and allowing him near. He'd still been weary at the time maybe even a little confused.

Soundwave continued to be protective over him. Not wanting other cats getting any ideas. When Hot Rod asked he claimed it was because he didn't want to deal with anyone else and was finally getting used to him.

Optimus and Megatron met up a lot more and even though Soundwave still didn't like Optimus he put up with it.

When Soundwave shared his food he'd been shocked for a moment he thought Soundwave had been replaced.

He'd been so freaked out he went to his friends for help.

"Maybe he likes you."

He shook his head because that was crazy.

"Soundwave's made it pretty clear he doesn't like me."

"Maybe he's changed his mind."

"Maybe he's been replaced by aliens."

"Or maybe he should ask him."

He nodded planning on doing exactly that. The next time they met up he'd ask him about his sudden change in behavior. It wasn't a bad thing and he liked it a lot.

Before he could tell Soundwave his heat started. He'd been hiding under Optimus bed panting and feeling miserable without someone to share it when Soundwave suddenly appeared.

He'd been surprised and also a little weary wanting to know what he wanted. Soundwave had taken care of him acting like a dutiful mate. Even though they weren't together.

He groomed him and made sure he was eating. Helping him build a comfortable nest and finding ways to help with the heat.

It was so amazing and he found himself falling for Soundwave. Although it took them a long time to become mates.

That was when he knew for certain that he wanted Soundwave as his mate.

Hot rod successfully left the war when he got sparked only to be taken back into decepticon territory because the cons know he’s soundwaves conjunx and its safer with them

He was walking home when he felt a shadow over him. Looking up he nearly jumped when he noticed Deadlock of all people. He gave him a curious look and he took a step back.

"What do you want?"

"Megatron has sent me to come find you."

Deadlock tilted his head looking curious.

"Who's the sire?"

"None of your business."

He tried to walk away when Deadlock grabbed him and pulled him close.

"Are you smelling me you weirdo!?"

"It's Soundwave."

Deadlock seemed slightly shocked when he said that. Feeling uncomfortable and worried Deadlock would do something now that he knew who the sire was. He tried to leave. Deadlocks grip tightened and he shook his head.

"You're coming with me."

"What? No I'm not."

He struggled against Deadlock fighting him as he tried dragging him towards his ship.

"No! Let me go!"

He kicked the Decepticon looking around frantically he shouted.

"Help! Someone help me!"

"Stop that."

"Help!"

Deadlock having enough, knocked him out with special medicine. He collapsed into his arms and the Decepticon easily carried him back to his ship. Where he was then delivered to Megatron. By that time he was waking up although he still felt disoriented.

"Where an I? What's going on?"

"Hot Rod?"

He looked over surprised to see Soundwave who looked equally as surprised.

"Why are you here?"

"I--I don't know. Deadlock kidnapped me."

Soundwave glared at Deadlock who gave him a nervous look.

"I brought him here because he will be safer with the Decepticons that out on his own."

"He'll be safer not getting involved."

Soundwave pulled him close and he gave him a confused look surprised he was able to talk to Megatron that way. There was something between them that he was missing.

"I'm not the only one who knows he's sparked with my grandsparklings."

He gaped looking between Soundwave and Megatron in shock.

Soundwave's grip around him tightened as he realized what that meant.

"Hot Rod should be with the Decepticons. Since you two have bonded he will become co ruler of the Decepticons when you take over. The Autobots know this and Deadlock has already fought off multiple assassins. Which is why I'm assigning him to be Hot Rods body guard."

The Decepticon looked at Megatron in surprise, but Soundwave nodded seeming to accept the idea. Turning to him he whispered.

"I know this isn't what you planned but this is the safest option."

He nodded even though he hated the idea. Although he would not be surprised if the Autobots sent assassins after him.

"Hot Rod must be tired and I'm sure you two have a lot to talk about."

Megatron dismissed them and Soundwave led him back to his room. Where the two of them cuddled together happy to be reunited.