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Dratchrod barbarian au ( idk why i keep asking for barbarian aus i just love them right now )

Drift and Ratchet stumble upon a sparked Rodimus who is traveling alone. He has a healing injury and won’t say how he got it. He’s still in the beginning stages of carrying but his tanks look bigger than whats the normal stage

Drift froze and began sniffing the air getting a worried look from Ratchet.

"What's wrong?"

"It's hard to tell but someone is injured. I smell blood."

He grabbed his medkit and followed Drift who led him through the forest following the smell. They came upon a young mech who was cursing as he tried to free himself from the snow.

He had markings from a different tribe but his armor wasn't thick like there's and made for the heavy snow. Which meant he traveled from somewhere else.

Next to him Drift froze and gasped a little causing him to look over and that's when he noticed the bump on his belly and obvious sign of carrying.

He looked at his belly wondering why someone carrying would be traveling alone much less someone so far along.

Scanning the trees he wondered where the sire was. He didn't know if other tribes were different but in their tribe a sire takes care of their mate.

Drift bristled obviously thinking the same thing clearly unhappy that someone would abandon their carrying mate.

He slowly approached not wanting to startle the young mech, who froze with fear. He pulled out a small knife and held it up growling at them to stay back while he tries to protect his belly.

"You're injured. I can smell the blood."

The mech flinched and he held up the medkit. Ignoring the look Drift was giving him as he observed the shaking carrier.

"Let us help you."

The carrier shifted in obvious pain. Giving them a weary look.

"Why?"

"You are carrying?"

"Where is the sire?"

Drift scanned the woods expecting them to suddenly appear when the young mech flinched looking about ready to cry.

"I'm not going to mate with you if that's what you're thinking!"

He snapped looking angry and upset.

"This bitty belongs to my mate and I won't let anyone override the coding."

He put a possessive hand on his belly and he clicked soothingly.

"We won't do that. We just want to help. Please let us help you."

The mech hesitated. Putting a hand on his belly he gave it a worried look.

"Okay, but if you do anything I won't hesitate to defend myself."

"That's fine."

He carefully came over with Drift standing behind him on guard as he worked. He could see a few healing injuries and when he asked questions. The mech immediately shut his mouth refusing to say anything.

It was obvious someone had attacked him. From the marks he knew it had to be city bots and he felt angry that they'd try and attack a carrying bot.

He checked the sparkling over with his limited supplies and the mech watched him the entire time. His frame tense with worry as he gently touched his belly.

He knew if he made one wrong move he'd lose his hand. The mech was clearly stressed and would do anything to defend his sparkling.

"What's your name?"

Drift tried to distract him. Realizing the carrier was terrified that something was wrong with his sparkling.

The mech hesitated for a moment before responding.

"Hot Rod."

Drift smiled happy the carrier had opened up to them which was a good sign.

"The sparkling is okay Hot Rod you've done a good job taking care of them. Although I'm worried about you being on your own this far along."

Hot Rod shook his head looking nervous.

"I'm no that far along I just look big."

He shivered obviously freezing but trying to hide it. He glanced at Drift who seemed equally as worried. If they didn't do something the carrier and their sparkling would die.

"Why don't you come back with us? It's not safe out here and my tribe can help you."

Hot Rod immediately looked panicked as he tried to get away from him. Wincing in pain when he hurt himself in the process.

"No I can't!"

He cried shaking his head frantically.

"I won't let you take my sparkling away from me!"

He put a hand on his belly. Scared they'd try and force him to be their mate. He knew some tribes practiced kidnapping, but they didn't do that.

"We won't. I promise. You'll be safe with us."

Hot Rod shook his head looking frantic and not listening anymore. His body shook as he looked between them.

"No! Leave me alone! I won't let you hurt us!"

He tried to stand and his legs collapsed causing him to cry out in pain. He tried reaching for him and almost had his hand cut off.

He glanced at Drift for help who was trying to soothe the distraught carrier.

"No leave us alone! I won't let you force me to be your mate! You're not my sparklings sire and you never will be! He has a sire who loves him very much and I would rather die then take someone else as my mate!"

Hot Rod continued panicking as he tried to run away again. Both of them were trying to make him stop worried he'd hurt himself more, but he wasn't listening.

Hot Rod's body seemed unable to take the stress and when the mech took another step he collapsed.

He immediately looked him over and gave Drift him frantic look.

"We need to take him to the med tent immediately."

"What's happening?"

"His body is under a lot of stress and is beginning to shut down. We need to get him warm and I need to look over his injuries I think some of them are infected."

Drift helped him carry Hot Rod, even though he was surpringly light which wasn't a good sign.

They took him to the med tent ignoring the people who gathered around having questions. Wanting to know more about the mysterious carrier. He ignored them as he got to work wrapping him in blankets and bandgang his wounds. Until he was no longer at risk of losing his sparkling.

Even though Hot Rod was asleep he began to shift and cry out for someone named Soundwave who he assumed was the sire. He gave him a sad look because he couldn't imagine loosing his mate especially if he was carrying.

The very idea was devastating and he promised to look after him and make sure he was safe. When he looked behind him he knew Drift was thinking the same thing.

As they looked over the carrier someone else was desperately trying to reach him.

Roddy typically taking care of others when fragging. He does the same with Soundwave while they’re on the lost light but he actually enjoys it.

They do this a few times with Roddy topping and doing all kinds of tricks for Soundwave.

Only one day Roddy can’t get himself to be what someone else needs and Soundwave shows him exactly what he really needed all this time

Soundwave had always known that Hot Rod was lying to himself. He always put on a front in order to please people ignoring how drained he'd be afterwards.

He watched as he walked away with someone going back to their room where he'd take care of them. Making sure they got to come. While he never did. It was obvious by the tension in his spoiler when he'd see him a few hours later going back to his room. The unsatisfied look on his face as he gave someone else what they needed and ignored his own pleasure.

He couldn't stand watching someone so beautiful and perfect hurt himself over and over again in order to please others.

He knew he needed to do something which is why he came up with a plan. He'd show Hot Rod what it was like to be taken care of and to stop rejecting himself.

He'd help him sink into subspace and take care of him the entire time. Helping him let go and showing him what a cute little sub he'll make. He'll show him how well he can please him without hurting himself. Tell him how perfect he was while his mind was in a happy fog letting him take control.

He started by hanging out with him more. He'd ask if he wanted to get energon and he'd listen as he talked.

He wanted this to be more than a fling. He wanted Hot Rod to be his and the only way to do that is to show that he wants him for more than just interfacing.

He loved bringing Roddy on dates and taking care of him. He'd watch as his optics got a little hazy and he became so sweet for him. He didn't know how anyone could mistake him for a dom.

He knew Rodimus wanted to ask him to interface. He seemed nervous and tense in a way he hasn't been since they first started hanging out.

He asked him what was wrong pretending he didn't know and Rodimus hesitated for a second giving him an embarrassed look before finally asking.

He looked so cute with a faint blush dusting his cheeks and he agreed unable to resist. Rodimus seemed to stumble over himself as he led him back to his room.

Immediately he tried to bully him in berth his movements clumsy as he tried to fight himself. He wrapped his arms around his waist and pulled him closer.

Rodimus looked up at him in surprise not used to people manhandling him which was such a shame.

"Let me take care of you. I know you will be so good for me."

Rodimus shivered and leaned against him. His optics going foggy. He scooped him up and carried him to his bed where he laid him down.

He then proceeded to take care of him showing Rodimus what he'd been missing. By the time they were done he'd come more times than they could remember.

He was deep in sub space and cuddling against him as he took care of him, making sure he drank energon and cleaning him off.

He was nice and relaxed letting him move him around without complaint. He was so perfect and he loved taking care of him.

"That was amazing."

Rodimus finally spoke and he kissed him.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it."

He tucked him into bed and climbed in as well.

"You did such a good job for me."

He praised and Roddy shivered cuddling again him. He wrapped his arms around him and stroked his spoiler watching as Rodimus fell asleep in his arms.

He kissed his forehead and fell asleep holding Rodimus close.

Megatron sees how much pain Rodimus is in because he always watches him.

Rodimus longs for Drift and ratchet but the best he can get is being a fun frag.

He doesn’t even mean to he just…his spark just acts on its own.

Megatron lays a servo on Rodimus lower back every time he sees him. To discuss plans or help him out the doors.

Brings him energon and watches him cook it. He servo feeds him, public or private doesn’t matter.

Sends little poems to Rodimus who asks questions because he doesn’t understand the stuff but it does sound pretty.

Brings packets of crystal seeds because he knows Rodimus loves to garden and he makes a space in both their habs for the plants to thrive before two separate habs become one.

Rodimus doesn’t even realize he touches Megatrons chassis often or feels along him. Its absent minded when he stands behind or beside Megatron and feels on him, resting his helmet against him.

It soothes something in both of them and they don’t realize until Rodimus’s heat hits and they spark merge.

Drift and ratchet don’t realize until its too late.

"Rodimus?"

"Can't talk right now I have captain stuff... That needs to be done."

Rodimus wouldn't look at him as he went back to his room looking sad and rejected. He sighed wishing he wouldn't do this to himself.

He deserved something better than a quick frag and should find someone who loves him. However he was stubborn and refused to listen whenever he told him, that what he was doing wasn't healthy.

He found himself looking after Rodimus and finding ways to distract him whenever he tried to meet up with Drift and Ratchet so they could frag.

He was tired of watching Rodimus hurt himself over and over again, trying to chase two people who weren't interested. He deserved better and he wanted him to be happy.

It started with him asking Rodimus if he wanted to have dinner with him. That way he could keep an optic on him and keep him away from the bar.

Rodimus had been heavily drinking recently and it worried him because it made him vulnerable and people weren't afraid to take advantage of that. Spreading nasty rumors about how easy he was when Rodimus could barely stand.

Whenever he did get drunk he'd always be there to watch over him and make sure he got home safely and didn't do anything reckless.

While they ate together. He learned what Rodimus favorite energon was and loved bringing it to him and watching the way his face would light up. He was so cute and he found himself falling more in love with him.

One day he bought a bunch of ingredients and asked Rodimus if he could teach him how to cook. Since he noticed that he'd occasionally bring home cooked meals which were always amazing.

Rodimus would blush whenever he praised the chef giving him an embarrassed look as he preened happy with his compliments and always willing to make more.

He was a terrible cook and set things on fire multiple times much to his dismay. Rodimus would pat his back sympathetically and offer to make him home cooked meals which he gladly ate because he was an amazing cook.

He noticed that it made Rodimus happy and that he enjoyed cooking more now that he had someone to share with.

Whenever he saw Rodimus he'd stand near him and put a hand on his lower back in comfort. Always reminding him that he was here for him.

Rodimus would subconsciously lean into his touch and cuddle against his side as he wrapped an arm around him.

He was so amazing and he'd give him little gifts to remind him. He knew how much Rodimus loved his little garden and he found himself on the lookout for plants that Rodimus didn't have yet.

The two of them began to hang out all the time. He'd write Rodimus poetry and he'd always ask him questions about it. Sometimes he didn't understand what was being said, but he always thought it was beautiful.

Rodimus liked taking care of him and he liked caring for him as well. The two of them seemed to come together in a way he never expected.

Whenever they ate together. They'd happily feed each other. Ignoring Whirl who'd always gag in disgust at their affection.

He enjoyed taking care of Rodimus and hand feeding him after he'd worked hard to make him a meal.

He didn't even realize how close they'd become. Because it felt like Rodimus had always been by his side.

It wasn't until he looked around his room one day and was constantly reminded of Rodimus.

His plants had managed to find their way into his home along with his art. When he went into his bathroom he found Rodimus wax and grooming supplies inside along with his own.

The kitchen had all kinds of cookware that he didn't even know the names of but Rodimus did.

Looking at his room he was amazed at how full of life it had become. Before it felt like a prison and now it felt like a home. Something he never thought he'd have again.

Eventually the two of them decided to make it official and moved in together. It didn't change much since they practically lived with each other before. The only difference is that they didn't have to trade which bed they'd been sleeping on that night.

Everything was perfect and he didn't think it could get better than this until Rodimus heat cycle started and they spent it together.

They ended up bonding their sparks together and becoming Conjunx. Then shortly after that Rodimus started showing and the two of them were excited when they found out he was sparked.

Ratchet and Drift could only watch in shock as Rodimus was suddenly bonded with a sparkling on the way. The two of them realizing what they'd let slip through their fingers.

Barbarian AU where Hot Rod is being courted/chased after by multiple mechs like Thunderclash and others. He refuses to consider any of them as he has his heart set on Soundwave, who is away on a long hunting/gathering mission with other mechs. He's been gone for weeks at this point and Hot Rod is being pressured to select a mate but he's holding out for Soundwave, hoping he comes back and claims him.

"Hot Rod I need you to skin this wild cyberbeast I've managed to catch."

He turned around to find someone showing off their catch wanting him to accept their courtship.

"Put it with the rest."

He pointed at a pile ignoring the dissapointed look on their face as he focused on the soup he was making.

"Hot Rod."

He sighed having been interrupted multiple times that day, as someone tried showing off in the hopes he'd accept their courtship.

"Yes."

"I have a gift for you."

He glanced over to see a cyberbird in their hands. He didn't even say anything and just pointed at the pile as he turned back to his work.

He placed some of the soup into a large bowl planning on taking it to the medbay where Ratchets patients were resting. Inside was important medicine that would help them recover. If only he could get there without being interrupted.

As soon as he thought that he was blocked by Thunderclash who tried talking to him. He mostly ignored him hoping he'd take the hint that he wasn't interested. However like usual he didn't and continued trying to impress him with his hunt.

When he pointed at the growing pile by the fire he didn't give him a rejected look like the others. Instead he took that as a challenge and started showing off more. It was annoying and he wished he'd leave him alone and take the hint.

Around him people were fawning over him and glaring at him for daring to have his attention. It was probably the reason Thunderclash didn't leave like the others. He had an entire crowd of people who'd follow him around and sing his praises.

With mating season just starting he was constantly being bothered by people who wanted to court him. It was exhausted especially when he's made it clear he wasn't interested. He had a feeling his sire had put some of them up to this, in his attempt to control his life.

Turning away from Thunderclash and his adoring fans. He went to the medbay and gave Ratchet the soup.

"What took you so long."

Ratchet grouched.

"People keep trying to impress me."

"You know they'd leave you alone if you picked someone already."

"I have but no one seems to listen."

"You know your sire doesn't want you leaving our tribe."

"It's my life not his."

"Hot Rod."

He left not wanting to hear it. He already had to hear it enough from his sire. Who insisted on finding him a match in their tribe. Even though he was in love with Soundwave and only wanted him.

He thought that was the end of it only to step out and be bothered some more.

It was so annoying and he practically had to chase them away. His sire must have seen because he was called to meet with him. Where he was lectured on his behavior. He tried to defend himself but his sire ignored him.

He basically talked over him the entire time demanding he mate with someone soon. He stormed out of there when he couldn't take his sire's criticism any more.

Going to his favorite spot he sighed relaxing now that he was away from the tribe. It was starting to get dark and he looked at the stars that were beginning to show.

He missed Soundwave and wished he was there. He'd been sent on a hunting mission and had been gone for a while now.

He didn't know when he'd return but he hoped it was soon. He didn't know how long he could hold out with his sire getting more irritated by the day.

He was worried his sire would Conjunx him to someone without his permission claiming that it was for his own good.

He sighed looking at the moon and wondering if Soundwave was also looking at the moon.

He'd promised to bond with him as soon as he got back and he'd promised to wait for him but it was the hardest thing he'd ever done. He missed him so much and he wished he was there.

They were always stronger as a team and he needed him now more than ever. He continued looking at the moon until he had no choice but to go back home unless he wanted his sire to send people to come find him.

"Please come home soon."

He whispered while walking back to his tribe.

Roddy surprises everyone on the lost light.

All of them were conjunxed and Roddy didn’t have one but he suddenly has a betrothal helm necklace and obviously sparked with a cute heavy tank thats still growing.

They are do surprised by who the sire is when they bring him his latest craving that he happily eats full focus with his spoiler fluttering.

Your choice on who.

Hope you’re doing better

On their last mission the Lost Light had been heavily damaged, after they rescued some people from their planet, which was destroying itself and would have killed all of them as well.

The damage was so bad they were forced to land on Cybertron. Where it would take a few months before they could fly again.

During that time people had to find accomodations elsewhere because the ship needed to be empty while they worked.

Everyone split off going with their Conjunx as they found somewhere to stay and enjoyed their time on Cybertron, meeting up with old friends.

As the only one without a partner he wandered the streets by himself untill he came across a bar. Where he saw a familiar face.

Months later and the Lost Light was finally fixed. Drift was packing his stuff as he talked to Ratchet who was doing the same.

"I'm worried about Rodimus."

"Why's that?"

"We haven't seen him in a while and he usually hangs out with us whenever he's bored, since he doesn't have anyone else. It's weird that he hasn't contacted us or come to our apartment."

Ratchet frowned.

"That is weird... Although we are seeing him tomorrow when the Lost Light launches. I'm sure he's hiding out somewhere pouting because he's all alone."

He sighed.

"I wish he'd try and find someone instead of always hanging out with us. I've tried a few times but he's never seemed interested in anyone."

"Thunderclash is interested in him. Maybe we can get them in a date together."

"Roddy doesn't like him."

"Rodimus doesn't know him. I'm sure when he gets to know him more he'll realize what an amazing guy he is."

"Yeah I guess you're right."

"Don't worry about it I'm sure Rodimus is fine."

In the morning they gathered with the rest of the crew as they talked amongst each other. Waiting for Rodimus who was surpringly late.

"I thought if anyone wanted to get off this planet it would be him."

Some of the others nodded when they heard a voice through the crowd.

"Sorry I'm late I overslept."

They stared in shock when they noticed Rodimus holding his large belly, as he waddled onto the stage. Megatron and Ultra Magnus were both speechless. The reprimand being forgotten as they stared between his large belly and the helm jewelry on his head signifying that he was bonded.

Drift was the first one to speak as he stepped closer looking his Amica over.

"Roddy what happened? When did you get bonded?"

Rodimus smiled holding his belly with one hand.

"Recently. We decided to get bonded shortly after we learned I was sparked. Since we didn't want to waste any time and I would be leaving soon."

Rodimus turned to the rest of his crew who were still in shock and acted as though it was a normal thing as he welcomed them back.

Halfway through his speech he ended up needing to sit down because he couldn't stand for long and his feet hurt. Ratchet tried scanning him and he waved him away as he finished his speech.

Putting a hand on his belly he struggled to stand with it in the way. Ultra Magnus helped him looking worried.

"Where's your Conjunx are they not coming?"

Drift frowned looking upset on his Amicas behalf that his Conjunx wouldn't come with him. Especially when he's sparked with their child and would need their transfluid.

He glanced at Ratchet who also looked worried. He felt terrible and berated himself for not reaching out sooner. If he had he would have stopped Rodimus from making a mistake and bonding his deadbeat Conjunx.

Rodimus went back to his room where he was planning on getting unpacked when Drift, Ratchet, Megatron and Ultra Magnus followed after him.

He gave them a confused look as he sat on the bed wondering what they wanted. They seemed to be giving each other nervous looks and he frowned worried something was wrong with the ship.

"Roddy..."

Drift began when he was interrupted by the door opening.

"Sorry we're late we realized you didn't get breakfast and went to get you something."

Sunstorm handed it over and Rodimus eagerly took it. His spoiler fluttering as he focused on his breakfast.

Soundwave came over and kissed his forehead giving Megatron an icy look obviously wanting him to leave.

The others stared in shock as Soundwave and Sunstorm looked Roddy over making sure he was feeling okay.

Drift had so many questions and was glaring at the two Decepticons wanting answers. Sunstorm glared back while rubbing Rodimus belly.

"These two are my Conjunx."

Rodimus kissed them both unaware of the tension brewing. He snuggled against them and they both cuddled him as well ignoring the people still watching them. Until Rodimus became uncomfortable wanting to nest and not wanting so many people in his home.

All four of them were forced out with Rodimus promising to speak with them soon. They stared at the door in shock after it had been slammed in their face. All of them trying to comprehend the strange scene they'd just witnessed.