Hi, A Sparkling Is Found And Every Bot Tries To Hand Them Off To Hot Rod Who Doesnt Want To Take Care

Hi, a sparkling is found and every bot tries to hand them off to Hot rod who doesn’t want to take care of the sparkling because he doesn’t want to be a carrier. ( he actually does but he refuses to be demeaned by others simply because he was a carrier type mecha )

Eventually he has to sneak in and care for the bitlet because they won’t stop crying

He was about to start training with Springer when a group of Autobots came in holding a crying sparkling and looking uncomfortable. They walked over to him and held up the sparkling.

"Look who's here."

They pointed at him, as the sparkling continued to cry because they were holding him the wrong way.

He stared at the sparkling who was still crying trying to ignore his instincts. Knowing exactly what they were doing and implying.

He looked at the Autobots who were trying to make him take the sparkling.

"What is this?"

He demanded. Wanting to know why they were bringing the sparkling to him. He already had a feeling but he was hoping he was wrong.

"We found him during patrol. It looked like he'd been abandoned."

"Why are you giving him to me? You three are the one's who found him, so he's your responsibility."

"But you'd do a better job taking care of him and we want what's best for the sparkling."

Arcee crossed her arms looking angry.

"It seems you want to do what's best for you."

Springer nodded as the Autobots sputtered indignantly.

"That's not true. We just think Hot Rod would be a better... Fit."

"Why? Because I'm a carrier."

He snapped.

"We don't all love sparklings and want to constantly be sparked."

"That's not-"

One of them tried arguing. Getting defensive at being called out. He forced himself to turn away ignoring the crying sparkling. He wasn't going to prove them right. He was more than just a carrier, even if it physically hurt.

His friends chewed them out before following after him. He thought that was the end of it and that they'd take responsibility. Instead of trying to pass him off to another carrier, because they believed that was all they were good for.

When he refused to take care of the sparkling. The other Autobots decided the best course of action was to neglect the poor thing.

He overheard them talking in the mess hall complaining about the crying. When he'd tried looking for the sparkling he became concerned when he didn't see the little one in their arms. At first he thought they gave the sparkling to someone else. Until he learned they left the little one in their room, which was extremely dangerous.

Alarmed, he left the mess hall and rushed to their room. Trying not to imagine the worst. Pausing in front of it he stopped himself from entering. Refusing to give into his instincts. He planned on telling one of his superiors, when the sparkling began crying.

He flinched back as the little one sobbed and found himself rushing inside. He looked around and was shocked to find the little one about to roll off the bed.

He lundged forward ignoring his knees which hit the floor hard enough to leave a mark. Scooping the sparkling up he looked them over and noticed they seemed smaller then the last time he saw him.

He knew the sparkling was hungry and he looked around for a bottle and some sparkling energon. Instead he found none of that. Except for a partially drunk energon cube.

His spark sank as he looked it over. Hoping he was wrong.

Taking in the sparkling he became enraged when he saw vomit on the poor thing.

They'd been feeding him regular energon which had been making the sparkling sick. Then they didn't even bother to clean up and let the sparkling stay filthy.

His spark broke for the little one as they made a noise of distress. He opened his chest plating and helped him latch on.

Feeling the sparkling feed. He sighed in relief that his tanks hadn't been damaged.

What they did was horrible and he had no doubt on purpose. Everyone knows you're not supposed to feed a sparkling regular energon. It could have killed him.

Grabbing a rag he began cleaning the sparkling and felt his energon run cold when he saw marks on his body, in the shape of handprints.

Unable to take it anymore. He rushed the sparkling to the medbay. Chest plating still open for everyone to see, as he took the sparkling to Ratchet.

The medic was surprised to see him and even more surprised to see the sparkling in his arms.

When he explained the situation Ratchet threw into a rage. He began cursing at the Autobots who'd done this and carefully looked the sparkling over. Who was now asleep against his chest and would scream and cry if anyone took the little one out of his arms.

His spark broke as Ratchet listed the damage. Blaming himself for being stubborn and not taking the sparkling when they gave him the chance.

Now the sparkling had to suffer because of him. Ratchet somehow knowing what he was thinking told him that it wasn't his fault.

"The only one who's to blame are the monsters who did this."

He nodded too exhausted to argue. He pulled the sparkling close. Thinking of all the things he'd need, because he wasn't letting the sparkling go. He didn't care what anyone else said. The little one was his. He wasn't going to let him get hurt again.

Ratchet was also willing to back him up because he knew how to take care of a sparkling. He could also feed him from his pouches. Which would be important, because energon for sparklings was becoming harder to find due to the war.

The sparkling also didn't want to let him go and had chosen him. Crying if anyone else held him and desperately clinging to him. He stroked his little head as he slept and sang a Nyonian lullaby. While Ratchet filled out a report detailing the abuse he'd found.

The Autobots who'd been tasked with taking care of the sparkling must have realized he was gone, because they burst inside. One of them pointed at him in anger.

"You! How dare you try and get up in trouble after you refused to do what you were made for!?"

He flinched back pulling the sparkling closer as they took threatening steps towards him. Ratchet threw a wrench at one of them shouting at them to get out of his medbay as he called security.

They didn't listen and continue yelling at him trying to take the now crying sparkling away from him.

One of them shoved him against the wall and he curled into a ball. Protecting the crying sparkling as he was attacked.

He felt someone bend his spoiler causing him to wince, but he refused to let them have the sparkling. Those monsters would never hurt him again.

Security eventually came and ripped them away taking the still shouting Autobots to the brig. He was shaking as Ratchet helped him stand.

He soothed the sparkling in his arms. Rocking him and singing in the hopes he'd go back to sleep, while Ratchet worked on his injuries. He felt a tear fall as he put his spoiler back into place.

Later he was called to a meeting with high command where the issue was discussed. Ratchet gave them everything including his recommendation.

The Autobots were of course punished. Everyone disgusted by them hurting a sparkling. Especially with so few left.

They'd glared at him. Angry that he'd gotten them in trouble for abusing a sparkling.

The entire time he'd slept, clinging to his chest, as high command debated his future. Ratchet had continued trying to voice his opinion on the matter. There was no way off world. All the neutrals who could leave had already done so.

Those that couldn't either died or picked a side. The Autobots couldn't spare a single ship just for a sparkling. Besides there was no where for the sparkling to go. They didn't know where the neutrals had gone or if their colonies were still alive.

It made him nervous. He didn't want the sparkling growing up in a war, but it didn't look like there was a choice.

He listened as high command talked. Until the sparkling started crying hungry for food. He took him out of the room and found a hidden closet to feed him.

He'd only had him for a short time and he already loved him so much. He'd do anything to protect him.

When he went back it was silent. Looking around he realized they had made a decision and from the look on Ratchets face. He wasn't going to like it.

"We have decided that it would be best for the sparkling if they had another guardian. A couple who have strong Autobot values and can raise the sparkling right."

"I can raise the sparkling."

He argued. Spark spinning rapidly in his chest as he realized what they were saying. The very idea making him want to collapse, as he realized they wanted to take his sparkling away from him. He didn't understand why they didn't realize he was the best fit. The sparkling wanted him and he wanted him as well.

"You cannot do so alone. We want to give the sparkling the best life we can. Which means they should have two parents and they should be high in the chain of command. Since they will have more space and amenities. The sparkling won't have with you."

"You can't do this. He's safe with me."

"I'm sorry Hot Rod but this is what's best for the sparkling not you."

He begged and pleaded but they didn't listen. They ripped the sparkling out of his arms who screamed and cried in terror. He'd also begun crying as he reached for his little one. Begging them to reconsider.

He was forced to watch as he was taken away. High command then shipped him to another base, because they thought it would be better if he wasn't around. Wanting the sparkling to adapt to his new parents and forget about him.

Afterwards he was a mess. Barely sleeping or eating. Doing his job and that was it. He spent most of the day curled up in bed. Mourning the loss of his sparkling. Because his coding had activated and he was now producing milk. He was forced to pump which made it a lot harder.

His body was screaming at him to find his sparkling and bring him back but there was nothing he could do.

He was told the couple who had his sparkling could not have one of their own and he should be happy, they finally got the chance to be parents. Even during a time of war. Since they couldn't produce their own energon and it was difficult for them to find sparkling energon. Everything he pumped was given to the sparkling.

When he tried asking if he could see the sparkling. He was told the couple had refused. Wanting the sparkling to bond with him and that he was taking time to adjust. But soon the sparkling wouldn't remember him and it would only be confusing if he was around. Since he wasn't the sparklings carrier.

It felt like his spark was being ripped apart. He didn't want to live anymore.

After pumping as much as possible. To make sure the sparkling had a steady supply for a while, even after he was gone.

He snuck out of the Autobot base and planned on going somewhere. He didn't know where he just didn't want to be there anymore.

Walking away from base. He traveled for what felt like forever. Some distant part of him realized he was trying to get his sparkling back. His coding demanding he find his sparkling. After not eating or taking care of himself for a while now. He felt sick and dizzy. His body unable to take the strain after losing his sparkling. He collapsed onto the ground and passed out.

The Kiddie AU with Soundwave and Springer and Hot Rod made me so sad!! Could we please have a fic where Hot Rod realizes no one has seen Soundwave in a while and he's so worried for his friend that he runs away and tries to find him again. Because for all Soundwave seemed to bully him, Hot Rod still wanted to be his friend and have his beloved bestie again so he runs off, trying to track him down and try to make amends and make it better again!

While the adults talked he became bored. Looking around he noticed Soundwave wasn't around.

"Where's Soundwave?"

The others paused what they were doing and also looked around. Soundwave's carrier began calling for him.

They began looking all over the place while calling for Soundwave. He thought the sparkling was playing a game like hide and seek while Springer thought he was hiding because he was in trouble.

As more time went on he noticed all the adults seemed really worried and then Springers carrier was calling for more officers.

They searched the entire school but couldn't find him anywhere. Soundwave's carrier was distraught and he had a bad feeling which made him start to cry.

His carrier took him home not wanting to stress him out.

"What about Soundwave?"

"I'm sure they'll find him soon."

His carrier soothed tucking him into bed. He had a hard time falling asleep that night worried about Soundwave and wondering where he went.

School was cancelled that week and when he went outside there were fliers all over the place, looking for Soundwave.

His carrier along with other adults joined in the search. He tried to help as well. Even though Soundwave was mean to him he was still his friend or at least had been. He didn't want him to be missing. He could be scared and all alone.

He ended up getting in a fight with Springer who thought Soundwave deserved it for being a bully and that they should be happy he was gone. He didn't feel happy and neither was Soundwave's carrier.

Springer didn't care though and didn't want to look for Soundwave. He stopped speaking with the other sparkling upset that he wouldn't help.

He wasn't happy he was gone. He was worried and blamed himself. If they hadn't been fighting Soundwave wouldn't have disappeared. It was his fault he was gone and he felt guilty.

His carrier told him it wasn't his fault but he didn't believe him. He knew it was his fault and that he needed to find him.

He didn't know how long Soundwave had been gone but it felt like a long time. Soundwave's carrier was sad all the time and cried a lot. The adults were also sad and worried. His carrier wouldn't let him play outside anymore and would make him stay close all the time.

He still wasn't talking to Springer much. The other sparkling was still convinced Soundwave deserved it. He was tired of arguing and fighting. He just wanted his friend back.

He felt a tear fall as he swung on the swing. After begging for days his carrier finally let him go to the park. The only problem was that everything reminded him of Soundwave and it wasn't as fun without him.

He looked over at his carrier who was talking to Soundwave's carrier. He could see him crying and his carrier looked really sad. He didn't understand until a few days later.

His carrier sat him down and explained that Soundwave was gone and that they were having a funeral for him, because he wasn't coming back. He didn't know what it meant and felt a little scared about the idea of Soundwave being gone forever.

When they went to the funeral it was sad. People were crying especially Soundwave's carrier. He was confused and scared. Sticking close to his carrier.

In the front of the room was a box. He stared at it for a long time and came closer. Listening to Soundwave's carrier he began to cry when he realized he was in the box.

His carrier tried to soothe him as he explained what was going on, but he didn't care. He didn't want Soundwave to be in the box, gone forever.

He never apologized for their fight. How could he be gone? He didn't understand. Soundwave didn't like the dark. He tried to act brave but he's always known his friend was afraid of the dark and now they wanted to leave him there forever. He didn't like it.

Crying he ran out of the building not wanting to be there anymore. He ignored his carrier calling after him as he ran for a long time.

He ended up at the park again where he collapsed into tears. He didn't want Soundwave to be gone and he cried for him to come back and that he was sorry.

Then the other sparkling appeared in the trees before running off. Not wanting him to go he ran after him.

He chased him through the forest shouting his name. Soundwave didn't stop until they came to a large tree. Soundwave sat down and patted the spot next to him. He sat down as well having so many questions.

"I'm sorry."

He gave the sparkling a surprised look.

"I'm the one who should be sorry. You're gone because of me."

"I wasn't trying to be mean to you. I was upset that Springer was always around and worried you'd forget about me and be his friend instead."

"I'd never forget about you. You're my best friend."

"I tried to apologize but I kept messing everything up. I never meant to hurt you."

"It's okay. I forgive you."

The two sparklings hugged and he gave him a confused look.

"Where did you go everyone's been looking for you?"

"I was upset that no one was listening to me and I decided to leave because I didn't think anyone would want me around."

"That's not true. Of course we want you around. Your carrier had been so worried."

Soundwave looked down in guilt.

"Oh..."

"I didn't mean to make them worry. After leaving I met someone who wanted to take me somewhere special where I could join their family."

"Did you meet them?"

Soundwave shook his head.

"No. I saw the missing posters and felt bad because I realized my carrier loved me and was worried about me. I quietly snuck away from the stranger when I had the chance and rushed back home."

Looking the other sparkling over he noticed Soundwave looked exhausted and hungry. Grabbing some energon out of his sub space he gave it to Soundwave.

"Thanks."

The sparkling eagerly drank it and he sighed.

"What's wrong?"

He shrugged.

"I'm tired. It's been hard sleeping knowing you were gone. I was so worried about you even though I thought you were being mean."

"Oh..."

Soundwave shifted wrapping an arm around him.

"I'm sorry for being mean to you. I wasn't trying to I promise."

"I know."

"I just didn't like Springer. I thought he was taking you away from me and I didn't want that. You are my best friend."

"No one could ever take you away from me. You're my best friend and I've missed you so much. Springer is a friend of mine but he's not my bestest most amazing friend in the whole world. Besides we're not talking right now."

He sighed remembering what the other sparkling said.

"Why not?"

"He was being mean and didn't want you to come home. Even though everyone else did."

He grabbed the other sparkling not wanting him to go.

"It's okay. I don't care what Springer has to say. I only care about you because you're my best friend and I love you."

"I love you too."

Soundwave yawned and he yawned as well. Running away from Soundwave's funeral and then running after Soundwave was tiring.

"Maybe we should go back and tell everyone that you're alive."

"Not yet."

Soundwave shook his head looking nervous.

"My carrier is going to be mad."

"They're worried and I'm sure they'll be glad you're home."

"I know but I need a little more time. Please."

"Okay. How about we take a nap first?"

"Good idea. That way I'm not so tired when I meet my carrier."

Soundwave pulled him closer and he cuddled against his chest the two sparklings quickly falling asleep.

Megarod

Hot rod and Megatron meet in secret during the war. Hot rod disappears for a long time and Megatron looks for him while leading his army. He finally gets word of him and sees that Hot rod is heavily sparked and actively pushing out their sparkling

"What is it?"

He didn't even bother looking up as he planned his next assault against the Autobots.

"Hot Rod has been found."

He paused, finally looking up at the mech who'd come to deliver the news.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

His spark began beating rapidly, at the idea of Hot Rod finally being found. They'd hooked up shortly before Nyons destruction. He'd been a Nyonian rebel fighting to free his city from functionalist rule.

He'd found himself drawn to him. The mech has a spark to him that was irresistible. He found himself listening as he spoke to the others. Incorporating some of his ideas into the Decepticons.

He was beautiful and bright. Everything he was not. No one could crush his spirit not even the functionalist no matter how much they tried.

When they met sparks had flown. Hot Rod was irresistible and he could never get enough. He must have felt the same way because whenever he asked to meet up. Hot Rod was always there waiting for him.

Even though he spoke of a better future. He never thought it was possible. Not until he met Hot Rod. With him he could imagine himself settling down. Getting bonded and having a few sparklings of his own.

The two of them fell hard and fast for each other or at least he did. He knew from the moment he saw him that he was special.

The two would make love every chance they could. Afraid it would be there last. Afterwards they'd cuddle together. Talking about nothing and everything at the same time.

Then Nyon had been destroyed and Hot Rod was gone. He thought Hot Rod was amongst the dead. He'd mourned him desperately and futility searched the rubble for him. Even though there was nothing left, but ash.

When Hot Rod died he changed. He became someone he didn't recognize. A warlord who wanted to burn Cybertron to the ground and anyone who got in his way.

He killed Zeta for what he did making him suffer as he did so. Then he killed the rest of the council who stood by and watched.

He mourned for a long time. Determined to destroy everything. Until one day Soundwave had shown him a picture. It was fuzzy and from far away, but he'd recognize him no matter what.

He'd spent the next few days raging. Wanting to go out and find Hot Rod. leaving the Decepticons behind. Even though he knew that wasn't possible. Soundwave had stopped him from doing anything reckless, but he sent people to find Hot Rod. He couldn't let him go. Not again. Not when he had another chance.

After what felt like forever, the waiting was finally over. He boarded a ship which would take him to Hot Rod. Soon his beloved would be returned and he'd do it right this time. He'd make him his Conjunx. Bonding their sparks together forever. He didn't care about the war anymore. This was way more important.

When they landed on the planet Hot Rod had been hiding on. He barely spared it a glance, despite it's beauty. He was led to a large cave where Hot Rod set up home. He told his guards to leave him as he walked inside.

Hearing noises of pain he moved quicker. Worried he was injured and required medical attention. Stumbling into the main room he was shocked to find Hot Rod crying out in pain as he pushed out their sparkling.

He rushed over and Hot Rod looked at him in surprise.

"Megatron."

"I'm here. Don't worry I'm here for you."

He held his hand. Feeling Hot Rod squeeze as he realized he was really there and not some pain induced hallucination.

He began to cry and he wiped his tears. Hands going to his valve. He rubbed his thigh soothingly, as he resumed pushing.

Hot Rod screamed in pain. As he struggled to push his sparkling out. He felt his hips feeling his sparkling inside. It was big which wasn't a surprise because he was big.

Hot Rod sobbed, his valve fluttering as his body tried pushing out his sparkling.

He held his hand encouraging him as he pushed. Hot Rod screamed pushing as hard as he could and he could see the sparklings head.

He helped pull him out smiling at his sparkling who was a mix between Hot Rod and himself. The sparkling began to cry and Hot Rod reached for him.

He handed him over and watched as Hot Rod held their little one. Smiling as he stroked his little head. Chest plates opening to let his sparkling feed.

He wrapped his arm around him and held Hot Rod who looked exhausted but radiant.

"You did such a good job."

Hot Rod nodded his optics never leaving their sparkling. They could talk about everything else later. Right now he let himself enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by his family.

Perceptor and Deadend Found out that Hotrod and Soundwave has been making out.

"What are you working on?"

Dead End leaned against the wall watching Perceptor work.

"I'm trying to find a way to crack the Quintessons code."

"Oh."

He looked around noticing a commotion nearby. They both watched as Hot Rod and Soundwave left the training room. Seeming a little closer than before.

He was going to ignore them because he didn't care. It was obvious what they'd been doing, but it also wasn't his problem.

He turned back to Perceptor who made a noise of surprise. Before pulling Hot Rod away from Soundwave which was unnecessary. He hasn't done anything dangerous, since he asked Clobber to kill Hot Rod.

He didn't think anyone could die from interfacing. Although who knows. Maybe Soundwave was so terrible at it. That for the first time ever. Someone could die from terrible interfacing. Internally he smirked at the very idea.

"Stay away from my bitty."

"Carrier."

Hot Rod complained as Perceptor looked him over.

"We were just training?"

"Training!?"

Perceptor gave them a look of disbelief.

"You have a hickey on your neck. I don't remember training ever involving making out."

Both Soundwave and Hot Rod froze. The latter looking embarrassed at being caught.

"I don't want you seeing him anymore."

"But carrier."

"No buts. He's still a Decepticon even if we're at peace right now and he's not good enough for you."

Hot Rod tried to argue but Perceptor was already dragging him away. Once they were gone he glanced at Soundwave.

"Hot Rod really?"

"I could say the same thing about you and Perceptor."

"Touche. Although we haven't done anything yet."

"Then you better get on that. I don't want him to interrupt us."

Soundwave walked away, leaving him all alone. He stood there in disbelief wondering if Soundwave hit his head or something. Perceptor was terrifying when he wanted to be and he'd already told Soundwave to stay away. Next time he'd probably try to shoot him or something.

Could I ask for a Part II of the Soundwave saving selkie!Hot Rod when his skin got stolen? Would love for the two to get together proper and be happy!

Ever since the human had given him back his skin. He found himself unable to forget about him.

Growing up he heard all kinds of horror stories of what happens to selkies when humans take their skins.

When the same thing almost happened to him. He'd been terrified. Even now he had nightmares of being taken care from his home never to see the ocean again, as he was forced to be the humans mate.

Then another human saved him and gave him back his coat. Something most wouldn't have done. The human was special and even though he tried forgetting about him, he knew he couldn't. He wanted to mate with him.

Finally making a decision, he swam to the surface. Unable to ignore the pulling sensation anymore. His instincts screaming at him to mate with the human.

He didn't get out of the water. Only stuck his head up as he looked around trying to spot the human.

He circled the island looking around. A little reluctant to go back on land after what happened. When he finally found the human he sighed in relief. Watching him leave what must be his home.

He swam closer observing him as he worked on cleaning the beach. His heart pounding in his chest as he watched him work.

He dove back underwater and looked around for a beautiful rock. He then placed it on Soundwave's porch in the middle of the night. Telling him that he was interested in courting him.

After that he began leaving him little gifts. Always at night in fear that someone would see him and try to take him away.

One night he was delivering some metal he'd found at a shipwreck. When the door suddenly opened revealing Soundwave. He squeaked almost falling in surprise. When he felt strong arms wrap around his waist bringing him close.

The two stared at each other for a long moment and he thrust the gift into his hands, before running off. The human followed after him wanting to know why he was leaving him gifts. Feeling embarrassed, he looked down as he admitted his feelings for the human and wanting to court him.

The human was surprised and seemed unsure at first. Wanting to get to know him before courting. He assumed it was part of human courting ritual's and felt guilty for not thinking of them.

The human who he learned was named Soundwave. Asked him out on a date. Which was part of the humans courting ritual. He immediately agreed wanting to spend more time with him.

During their first date he had a lot of fun. Although he was nervous about being on land for so long and around so many humans. Worried about humans taking his coat. However he also knew Soundwave would defend him just like he defended him before which reassured him.

Soundwave took him to a restaurant where humans eat food. It was really good and he was surprised to learn they cook their fish.

He then took him to a magic place where they showed people trapped in magic screen. Soundwave called it a movie and reassured him they weren't actually trapped. It was so cool and he wanted to see more.

Their date was a lot of fun and he couldn't wait to go on more. Soundwave also seemed eager because he invited him on another date right after. Where the two of them were going to a festival hosted by the town.

He was so excited and couldn't wait to go. Even if he was a little nervous and being around so many humans.

Dratchrod mechpreg angst with a happy ending please?

He gasped putting a hand on his belly in horror. He'd been feeling off the last couple of days. At first he thought he might be coming down with something.

As his symptoms continued, he started having a bad feeling. He tried to push it off for as long as possible. Until eventually he couldn't hold back any longer.

Even though he knew he was likely sparked. He was still hoping the tests was wrong.

He knew who the sires were. They were the only ones he'd been interfacing with for the past few months. The problem is, they were in a relationship with each other and he was only there when they wanted a threesome.

After they were done interfacing. He would always leave, while they cuddled together giving each other aftercare. He'd go back to his room all alone and cry himself to sleep. Wishing he was enough, but he knew Ratchet and Drift would never like him like that.

The closest he would ever get was interfacing. When they find out he was sparked. They would want nothing to do with him or the sparkling.

In fact they'd probably be angry that he was stupid enough to get himself sparked. He should have been more careful. Even though he wore spark baffles and other protection. Along with making them both wear spike sleeves. He should have realized something was wrong. Figured out some way to stop it.

He rubbed a hand over his belly unsure what to do now. He couldn't go to the medbay they'd get suspicious.

Feeling the small bump forming. He knew it wouldn't be long before he began showing. Maybe he could pretend it was someone else's.

Even though he didn't want to. He needed to see a medic. He decided to go when Ratchet was off shift and went to see First Aid.

After looking him over it was confirmed that he was sparked.

He stared at the screen for a long time. Tears in his optics. He still didn't know what he was going to do but he wanted to keep it. First Aid gave him a picture of his little one which he kept close to his chest.

Leaving the medbay, Drift called him wanting him to join them in fragging. His spark twisted in his chest and he refused lying that he was tired.

Going back to his room. He laid down and immediately fell asleep.

Over the next few weeks he was definitely showing. Having no choice he finally told everyone.

Megatron and Ultra Magnus were shocked but promised to be there for him with whatever he needed. Which made him cry a little.

Ratchet and Drift were also surprised and managed to corner him asking if it was there's.

He lied saying it was someone else's. Trying to ignore the way they both looked hurt. Which didn't make sense because they weren't exclusive.

The next few months seemed to fly by as he prepared for his sparkling. He tried to avoid Ratchet and Drift as much as possible.

He felt slightly guilty for lying. Even though he knew it was for the best. He didn't think he'd be able to handle their rejection.

For some reason they continued trying to talk with him. Drift wanting to help set up the nursery and Ratchet wanting to make sure the sparkling is healthy. Even though First Aid was his medic.

They were always trying to touch his belly and bring him food. Making sure he was taking care of him and acting like they were the sires.

When they'd been resupplying on this one planet. One of the locals congratulated them. Mistaking Drift and Ratchet as the sires because they'd been hovering around him the entire time.

Neither of them said anything and Ratchet even thanked them. Which made him feel something he didn't want to think about.

When he was nearing his due date. Ratchet and Drift cornered him wanting the truth. They both knew the sparkling was there's and wanted to know why he lied and didn't want them in the sparklings life.

He tried to dismiss it,.but they wouldn't leave him alone. Blocking him from leaving as they kept asking.

He gasped. Holding his stomach as he felt a weird cramping sensation throughout his body.

"Don't think you can fake some kind of emergency to get out of this."

Ratchet scolded as he shook his head looking down in shock.

"I'm in labor."

Immediately the two leapt into action. They carried him to the medbay where after a gruelling six hours he finally gave birth.

He leaned back feeling exhausted in a way he'd never felt before. Hearing his sparkling cry he reached for him.

Ratchet gently placed him in his arms and he smiled down at his sparkling.

"Hi little one. It's your carrier."

He opened his chest plates and felt his sparkling latch on. Stroking his little head he felt Ratchet and Drift sit on either side of him.

"Why did you lie?"

He felt a tear fall as he held his sparkling close.

"I thought you wouldn't want him."

"Of course we would."

Ratchet pulled him close.

"We love you."

He shook his head.

"You two don't want me. You only want me when you want to interface."

"That's not true."

Ratchet argued.

"Roddy. We've been trying to court you."

"What?"

He looked between the two of them in surprise.

"We love you and we love our little one. We want to take care of you both."

He felt tears fall as Ratchet and Drift held him.

"We love you."

Ratchet and Drift cuddled against him. Reassuring him that he was loved. They still had a lot to talk about but he enjoyed feeling their arms and warm fields wrapped around him. Making him feel safe as he fell asleep. Exhausted from having their sparkling.