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300+ Iq family. And no light in eyes.

It is a headcanon for my tfp based au that Soundwave is Tyrest’s son and Ratbat is his uncle, makes him Tyrest’s brother.

Hot Rod adopting a bunch of Mini-Cassettes. Soundwave and Hot Rod being cute together with all the Mini-Cassettes. Hot Rod’s friends freaking out by how many “kids” Soundwave and Hot Rod now have.

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They were cuddled together trying to sleep in since they both had the day off and wanted to spend it in bed with each other. When they were suddenly woken up.

"Wake up!"

Rumble and Frenzy came running into their room with the others following behind them. The twins jumped onto their bed and bounced around as they climbed on them.

Soundwave gave them a grumpy look. Not liking their wake up call and he pulled them into a hug.

"Good morning."

He kissed their foreheads and they both scrunched their faces up with disgust, even though they leaned into his touch. Soundwave sat up and pet Ravage who climbed into their bed. Nudging his hand until he did something.

Laserbeak and Buzzsaw perched themselves near the end of their bed. With Laserbeak still waking up as she ruffled her feathers.

Buzzsaw stretched his wings and hoped closer to Soundwave wanting to be pet as well.

Their youngest and last to wake up came flying inside almost crashing into their bed. He grabbed him and felt Ratbat cuddle against his chest.

"Come on everyone. I'll make breakfast while Soundwave rests a little more. He had a long day yesterday."

Getting up the others followed him. Frenzy and Rumble ran ahead and sat in front of the TV turning on their cartoons.

Buzzsaw joined them perching himself on the couch and Ravage went back to sleep. After finding a nice sun spot.

"Do you want to watch cartoons?"

Ratbat shook his head clinging to him tighter.

"I want to stay with you."

"Okay."

He stroked his youngest head and began making everyone's breakfast.

Soundwave joined him soon after. Wrapping his arms around him he looked over and kissed him ignoring everyone's cries of disgust.

Soundwave joined him in making breakfast.

"Can you grab the copper out of the cabinet?"

Laserbeak flew over and grabbed it.

"Thank you."

Buzzsaw also flew over and pecked at Soundwave's head when he noticed his food was being made."

"Give me a moment."

He handed it over and Ravage hoped onto the counter and began pawing at him.

"Here you go."

He slid it over. Giving Laserbeak her's as well.

"Rumble. Frenzy. Food is ready."

The twins ran over bumping each other as they ran. Grabbing their favorite cups they tried walking back over to the TV, when Soundwave stopped them.

"Table."

They both sighed and glanced at the TV. Sitting in a place where they could still see it.

Using a bottle he fed Ratbat who chirped in delight. Letting Soundwave make their food. He sat with the twins at the kitchen table.

Ravage who finished his food cuddled against their legs almost tripping Soundwave when he stood up. Causing the twins to laugh.

"You two are on dish duty."

They both groaned. Fighting each other on who does what.

Laserbeak squawked and poked them both on the head.

"Ow."

They tried to swat at Laserbeak who easily flew away. She gave them a smug look as she watched them do the dishes.

Buzzsaw who'd finished with his own food tried to take there's. Soundwave gave him a look and the bird dramatically flew away acting as though he was starving. Which everyone ignored him having gotten used to it.

Once everyone was done with breakfast they all did their own things.

"Ratbat come play with us."

The twins held up their toys trying to entice him.

"No I want carrier."

He clung to him as he sat on the couch. Rumble and Frenzy looked at each other and then sat on either side of him. Cuddling against him as they watched TV.

A moment later and Soundwave came over and sat next to Frenzy. Causing the others to come over. Ravage sat in Soundwave's lap and Laserbeak sat with Rumble who cuddled the bird.

Buzzsaw flew around for a moment before settling in Frenzy's lap.

Cuddled together they watched whatever cartoons were on that morning. He found himself drifting off to sleep when he heard the doorbell ring. Immediately everyone looked towards it in excitement and he went to answer the door.

He found his friends standing outside and he felt a little embarrassed by how messy his home was. Taking in Ratbat pressed against his chest. The twins now running around playing tag. Laserbeak following after them. With Buzzsaw and Ravage cuddled again Soundwave. Their optics widened in surprise at the sheer chaos around him.

"Is this a bad time?"

"No it's usually like this."

His friends nodded still looking around in surprise.

"We wanted to invite you to hang out since we never see you anymore but you seem busy."

"I knew you'd adopted kids I just didn't know you adopted so many."

He shrugged and Soundwave came over wrapping an arm around his waist.

"We wanted a big family."

Rumble and Frenzy ran over grabbing onto the two of them. He wrapped his arms around them as they snuggled against him.

"They're the best parents anyone could ever want."

He smiled trying not to cry because he was so happy. He hugged his boys and the others joined not wanting to be left out.

"You should go. I can watch the kids."

"Are you sure?"

He gave Soundwave a worried look and he nodded. Turning back to his friends he asked.

"When do you want to hang out?"

"I was thinking next week."

"I can do that."

He led his friends out saying goodbye. Excited to see them soon. Before going back inside and joining his family who wanted to go to the park.

Hot rod finding soundwave’s youngest minicon thats a sparkling. They were kidnapped by autobots but Hot rod doesn’t know.

He adopts the bitlet and the bitlet claims him as their carrier by the time soundwave finds them

He was awoken by the sounds of crying and got up sleepily following the sound. He was led to a room where two Autobots were holding a sparkling the wrong way. Trying to get him to be quiet and having no idea what they were doing. Both of them were beginning to panic especially when they noticed him.

Without thinking he took the sparkling from their arms and held them. The little one immediately calmed down and he smiled at him.

He rocked the sparkling in his arms singing a lullaby which made the little one fall asleep, obviously exhausted.

Glaring at the other Autobots who stared at him in shock. He left, taking the sparkling back to his room. He didn't have any supplies but he'd worry about that in the morning.

Climbing into bed he carefully moved the sparkling until he was laying next to him. He put a protective arm around him and fell asleep.

He was awoken hours later by the sparkling crying and he felt his chest feel weird. Sitting up. He held the sparkling trying to soothe them. While thinking about where he could get food for them. When his chest plates opened automatically and he found himself pressing the sparkling close on instinct.

He watched as the sparkling latched and it was like a switch went off in his processor. He relaxed bringing the sparkling closer as he drank from him. Feeling a bond form between them.

Once the sparkling was done he closed his chest plating and went to find things for the sparkling. When others on base realized there was a sparkling they helped him get supplies which he was grateful for.

He also talked with Optimus who gave him paperwork to fill out. Stating that he was the sparklings guardian.

He set up the crib near his bed. Wanting his sparkling to be near in case he woke up in the middle of the night.

He also got him some toys and worked on making him a traditional Nyonian blanket gifted to sparklings.

He loved his little one so much and would do anything to protect him. Since he had a sparkling so young he didn't join the others in battle and instead did other things. Like help Perceptor in the lab which he enjoyed. Seeing the scientist as a carrier who was a big help in teaching him him to take care of the sparkling.

He was sitting in bed. Singing his little one a Nyonian song, when his sparkling chirped looking adorable. His little hands reached for him and he pulled him closer, opening his chest plating to let him feed.

He relaxed against the wall holding him close as he sang. Only to be interrupted by an alarm which caused his sparkling to cry.

He felt the building shake and he clutched his sparkling close to his chest realizing they were under attack. He pulled out his knife just in case hoping he didn't have to use it. Not wanting his sparkling to see such violence at a young age. Even though they were at war he'd been hoping to spare his little one.

He closed his chest plating feeling guilty that his sparkling didn't get to finish eating, but he needed to get him to the safe room.

Leaving his room he looked around to see people running towards the fight. He went in the opposite direction. Deeper into the base where the safe room was. He tried to quiet his sparkling who continued to cry as the building shook around them.

Turning a corner his optics widened when he noticed Decepticons. He immediately ran away. Frantically trying to find somewhere where they could hide. Since they'd been cut off from the safe room.

He could hear shouting and blaster fire approach. His spark was beating loudly in his chest as he turned the corner trying to get away.

He ran into Soundwave who reached for him. He took a step back just out of reach. Trying to get away he turned around. Only to be blocked by Ravage who snarled at him.

He glared at Soundwave while holding his sparkling against his chest. Knife pointed at him ready to protect his sparkling until the very end.

Soundwave stared down at him menacingly. Obviously angry about something but he didn't care. He wasn't going to let him hurt his sparkling.

"Stay away from us."

His engine growled in warning and Soundwave reached for him again. He tried to stab him and Soundwave grabbed his arm. He then painfully twisted it until he was forced to let go.

He tried to take another step back and protect his sparkling. When Soundwave grabbed his little one out of his arms. He screamed reaching for his sparkling trying to stop him. Tears fell as he saw his little one in Soundwave's arms. He begged him not to hurt his sparkling who cried and screamed in fear.

"Carrier!"

Soundwave reeled back in shock as his sparkling desperately reached for him. Sobbing he reached back and managed to pull his sparkling away.

He held him close collapsing onto his knees in fear and stress as his sparkling clung to him, both of them crying. He used his body as a shield as he curled into himself.

He begged Soundwave to let his sparkling go. His spoiler shaking as he held his little one who pressed close wanting his carrier.

Soundwave grabbed him and forced him to his feet. He seemed to be lost in thought as he forcefully led him outside where the other Decepticons were retreating.

He was too scared of what would happen to his sparkling if he resisted, so he followed along. Letting Soundwave led him back to a large ship which would take him to the Decepticon base.

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.

Soundwaves minicon getting lost and being found by Hot rod. Hot rod already has a bitty in his belly and when he sees the minicon thats crying and in need, he can’t stop himself from helping them.

They latch onto Hot rod quick.

A few weeks later Soundwave finds his minicon but its a aight he can’t be upset about.

Hot rod is asleep in his nest, his minicon sleeping on top of the large swell while Hot rods arms hold them steady. They’re both asleep and Soundwave…sees why his cassette attached to the mech.

Soundwave can smell that there is no sire so…he becomes the sire

He looked over his dwindling supplies and realized he needed to go out again. He was hidden in a cave deep inside Cybertron's mountains. After Nyon was destroyed he'd run off going to the nearest city. Wanting to drink his problems away he ended up making a dumb mistake. He hooked up with a mech he couldn't even remember. By the time he woke up they were gone.

It was only a few weeks later when he started getting sick did he realize the consequences. Panicked he needed to find somewhere safe. After the destruction of Nyon he knew no city was safe. It was only a matter of time before the one he was in was destroyed.

He'd searched outside the city trying to find somewhere he could lay low. He'd climbed the mountains and found caves all along it's side.

Taking what few supplies he had. He left the city behind and went to the mountains where he's set up a little home for himself. It wasn't much but it would have to do for now, until he could find a way off world.

He planned on working in the city while he tried to find a way off world when it was destroyed. At the time he'd been in shock memories of his own home flashed before his optics.

However war changed people and he found himself sneaking out a day later. He went through the rubble looking for supplies. Taking things from the dead. Their lives ended too soon.

All he cared about was his survival and his sparklings. He'd do anything to protect them. He rubbed his belly, which wasn't very big. Due to lack of food they weren't growing very fast and he knew it would be a long carriage. Which meant he still might be able to find a way off world before they were born.

He was scavenging the ruins looking for energon and other supplies when he heard it. At first he thought he was imagining it. Until he heard it again.

Instincts took over and he found himself following the noise. Which lead him to a building that was little more than rubble. Inside he found a little minicon who was obviously quite young.

They cried in distress and he felt his spark ping in his chest. Looking around he wondered where their creator was.

When he heard the crying again he scooped the little one up, unable to abandon him. He immediately relaxed into his arms and he pulled him close. He was so exhausted he immediately fell asleep.

He cradled the bat minicon in his arms, as he continued scouting the area. He found some more energon and other useful supplies.

When he found himself getting tired he decided to go back home. Because he still needed to climb up the mountain and he didn't want to be out here after dark.

When he got back home. He looked the minicon over who whimpered in distress.

"Shh it's okay I've got you."

He looked his injuries over. Frowning when he noticed what appeared to be blaster wounds.

"Who would shoot at a sparkling?"

The minicon began crying again and he cradled him against his chest.

"shh, it's okay."

He rubbed his back but the minicon continued to cry. He had no idea why and felt tears fall as he continued trying to soothe the distressed minicon. While feeling like he was going to be a horrible carrier.

The minicon pressed against his chest plate and made a weird noise which caused his chest plates to open. He looked down in surprise and watched as they latched on.

He found himself relaxing as the minicon fed. The two of them forming a bond. He kissed his forehead and promised himself that he was going to protect him just like he'd protect his sparkling.

Cooing he smiled down at the sparkling. Watching as they drank their fill before yawning.

He laid down in his nest and curled around the sparkling. The two of them quickly fell asleep.

Soundwave was pacing the floor of his room as he tried to locate Ratbat. During a close call with an Autobot he'd ejected all of his minicons wanting them to be safe.

During all of the chaos Ratbat must have gotten separated. He'd already scoured the battlefield looking for him and now Ravage was checking the Autobot base.

He shivered. Trying not to imagine what horrors the Autobots were putting his youngest through. He really hoped they hadn't found him. His little one didn't know anything, but that wouldn't matter to the Autobots. They'd use him to take revenge against him even though he was a sparkling.

"He's not here."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

He sighed in relief. Even though he didn't know where he was. At least he knew he wasn't with the Autobots.

"There was a city near the battlefield. Maybe he's there."

He brought up a map of the area taking in the city, which was now in ruins and no place for a sparkling. If it rained acid his youngest might get hurt or worse. He tried not to imagine it. The buildings were unstable and could collapse at any moment acid rain or not.

There could also be bombs in the area that hadn't gone off. Just waiting for someone to step on it. Not to mention the Autobots who could be surveying the area or scavengers who were looking for supplies and energon. They might hurt his youngest thinking he had energon or use him for spare parts.

As he imagined the worst case scenarios he was already moving through the Decepticon base, planning on going there himself and looking around.

He knew imagining the worst case scenarios wasn't helping but he couldn't help it. His youngest was all alone and needed him.

He held the minicon in his arms smiling as he played with the toys he'd made. One of his wings had been damaged and even though he'd wrapped it. He knew it would take some time before he could fly again.

The sparkling didn't seem to mind. He stayed nearby never going far.

He stroked his cheek and opened his plating so the sparkling could eat. Feeling him latch on he leaned against the wall and began to sing a Nyonian lullaby. The sparkling chirped and he nuzzled the top of his head.

The minicon yawned and he tucked him into his nest. Getting up he closed his chest plates and looked over his supplies. Although he had more than before. He was now feeding three people and would need more very soon.

The sparkling began crying in distress and he immediately pulled him into his arms.

"It's okay it was just a nightmare."

The sparkling was shaking in his arms and he pulled him closer. Rubbing his little back he softly sang the Nyonian lullaby trying to soothe him.

Eventually the sparkling started to fall asleep but he didn't want to be put down. Having no choice he laid down in his nest, while the sparkling slept. He watched over him for a while making sure he didn't have another nightmare when he yawned. Feeling tired he fell asleep with the minicon curled up in his arms.

Landing in the destroyed city he searched the area for his minicon when he noticed footprints. He followed them having a feeling they'd bring him to Ratbat.

It looked like they were some kind of scavenger who lived in the area. Which made him worried they'd hurt his sparkling.

He quickly sped up and found himself at the entrance of a cave. Walking inside he made sure to be quiet so he had the element of surprise.

Looking around he found someone living inside the cave. He was about to pull out his weapon when he smelled something sweet and familiar. His optics widened when he realized it was a carrier. Peaking his head inside he noticed sparkling supplies.

He took a step closer and found the mech asleep in his nest. His arms were wrapped around Ratbat who was snuggled against him looking well taken care of and happy.

Quietly so he didn't wake the carrier he kneeled down and put a hand on his pregnant belly.

He didn't see any signs of a sire. The sparkling only smelled of their carrier. Which gave him an idea. His youngest was obviously found of the carrier and he didn't want to separate them.

When the carrier woke up he was going to offer him a chance to join the Decepticons. He'd take care of him of course and his sparkling making sure they had everything they needed.

He wanted them for himself. He wanted the sparkling to be his and planned to become the little one's sire but first he needed to convince him to join him.

Hi, can we have a part 2 of hot rod being a carrier and ending up attached the sparkling that was given to a couple in high command.

After he passes out its Soundwave who finds him and takes him back to his private quarters. Soundwave found him because the decepticons attacked the base and took hot rod with them when they noticed his carrier protocols activated but there was no sparkling. Decepticons had a strict law to never separate a carrier from their sparkling so they scoured the area and found the couple with the sickly sparkling that was crying for hot rod and the bitty only stopped crying when they were placed in hot rods arms.

Hot rod wakes up to the bitty, his bitty, and soundwaves youngest new spark cassette feeding from his pouches. He couldn’t stop himself from checking over both of them and he couldn’t stop himself from growling at soundwave or megatron when they came closer to him since he was feeding vulnerable and sick sparklings that needed protection.

Hot rod decides to join the decepticons because he’ll do anything to keep both sparklings his spark is now attached to. His frame also thinks its the perfect time to puff up his tanks and spread his hips because now his carrier coding has safely activated because of soundwave and he’s so embarrassed by it but Soundwave loves it.

Soundwave keeps his servos on Hot rods tanks and lower back to help him around and to keep others from touching whats his.

They are happy.

"Soundwave we have a situation."

"What is it?"

"We have an Autobot..."

"Have you been spotted?"

"Not exactly, he's unconscious."

"Leave him. He probably drank too much."

"There's something off about him... I think you need to come see this."

He carefully moved out of his hiding spot from where he'd been observing the base. Looking for any weaknesses that might help their upcoming raid.

Going to Ravages location he found an Autobot laying on the ground unconscious.

He scanned him and saw the same thing Ravage did. His carrier protocols were activated.

"Do you think he's sparked?"

Ravage shook his head.

"No. He doesn't smell like it."

"That means there's a missing sparkling somewhere around here."

He scooped the unconscious carrier into his arms. Frowning at how light he felt. If he was feeding his sparkling he should be heavier. Needing to eat more since he was feeding for two.

He took in the carrier, looking him over more closely. He was a mess. His paint was chipped and dull. His frame showed signs of exhaustion and he felt his spark drop suddenly having a bad feeling. He recognized these signs. The same thing would happen to carriers in the gladiator pits when their sparkling was taken away.

"You don't think?"

Ravage tail flicked behind him in realization.

"They wouldn't be that cruel."

"I don't know... I think I can find the sparkling since the carrier still smells like them."

"Do it."

"What about the mission?"

"This is more important."

He pulled the carrier closer. Silently telling him to hold on.

"Report back when you've found the sparkling. I'm going to take their carrier to the medbay."

Ravage nodded and he carefully went back to his own base. Avoiding Autobot patrol's.

Taking him to the medbay. He laid him on a med berth. Letting the medics work.

Rubbing a gentle hand along the carriers face. He promised to find his little one and return them.

Stepping out of the medbay he found a message from Ravage.

"Did you find them?"

"Yes."

He froze taking in the sound of Ravages voice. He seemed disgusted by something.

"What is it?"

"The Autobots took the sparkling away from his carrier and gave it to another couple. Who aren't even taking care of him. He's obviously sick and they aren't doing anything."

"He needs his carrier."

"I know. If we don't hurry the sparkling is going to die."

Nodding. He got everything in order for the raid. It was time they attacked.

During the raid he broke into the apartment. Where the sparkling was laying in his crib. So weak he couldn't even cry. Just laying there abandoned.

It made him angry and he promised himself he'd punish those responsible.

For the Decepticons this is one of the worst things you could do. Many of them have either known or had their own sparklings ripped from their arms.

He put a hand on his chest. Where his youngest was docked. The very idea of losing him was unbearable.

Taking the sparkling back to the Decepticon base. He carried him into the medbay which had gone silent at the sight of a sick sparkling.

He placed the little one on his carriers chest. The sparkling made a small sound and the carrier responded. His chest plating opened letting his sparkling feed.

He had to hold the sparkling because he was too weak to move.

Gently stroking his helm. He felt hope when he noticed the sparkling was already starting to look better. Now that he was with his carrier.

He felt Ratbat open his dock with a chirp. Looking around he sniffed the air and then flew to the Autobot.

He went to grab him when the sparkling latched on and refused to let go. Snuggling again the Autobot he sighed feeling slightly worried.

He didn't want Ratbat getting attached to someone who might leave the Decepticons, after he's gotten better. Either to become a neutral or return to the Autobots.

He hated that idea but he knew he couldn't force him to stay.

When Hot Rod woke up, he felt warm and comfortable. Feeling something on his chest he looked down and gasped.

His sparkling had been returned to him and was peacefully sleeping with another sparkling curled up as well. He had no idea where he'd come from or when he'd gotten his sparkling back.

His memories were hazy and when he looked around he found himself in an unfamiliar room.

The door opened and he growled. Pulling the sparklings closer. He held them protectively while staring down Soundwave.

The Decepticon froze. Energon cubes in hand, which made his tanks rumble.

"You need to eat."

"Where am I?"

"You're in my room."

Feeling one of the sparklings shift. He gently rocked his arms. Soothing them back to sleep.

"how did I get here?"

"I found you passed out near the Autobots base. Your sparkling had been taken and was being raised by another couple."

Slowly his memories came back and he pulled his sparkling closer. Checking him over to make sure he was uninjured.

"When I found him. He was sick. I wasn't sure if he would make it."

He looked up at the Decepticon in distress. He should have fought harder to protect his little one.

"The other one is my youngest cassette."

Soundwave seemed slightly embarrassed and his sparkling chirped. Flying over to the Decepticon giving the energon in his hands a curious look.

Soundwave quickly handed it over,.before Ratbat got stuck again.

"Not for you."

He stroked his little head. Studying the Autobot who watched.closely. Never taking his optics off the sparkling in his hands.

Not wanting to upset the carrier. He handed him back. Watching as he easily tucked him back against his chest.

"What's your name?"

"Hot Rod."

He carefully drinks the cube of energon. His instincts telling him that he needed it, to keep his sparklings healthy.

At first he was unsure about living with Soundwave. Especially after all the horror stories he's heard about him.

But the Decepticon took care of him and his sparklings. He never had to worry about not getting enough fuel or either of them being taken away.

He decided to join the Decepticons because they could protect them and he didn't want to leave Soundwave or any of his cassettes.

As time went on, his body started changing. Making him look more like a carrier. At first he was insecure but Soundwave seemed to enjoy the way his body looked. Always complementing him and making him feel special.

He was so amazing and he loved him so much. Whenever they were out in public. He'd always keep a hand around his waist. Deterring any Decepticons who might want him for himself because a healthy carrier was seen as attractive.

Eventually the two of them bonded and he ended up getting sparked. His sparklings were excited about having a little sibling and he couldn't wait to have another one. Especially with someone he loved.

Its during the height of war and hot rod gets taken by decepticons.

His tanks are puffed out and his hips widen as time goes on because he’s kept around Soundwave who decides to watch over their new prisoner. Even though hot rod doesn’t even feel like a prisoner since he’s been wandering around with soundwave and taking care of his cassettes.

Its the youngest cassette that really pushes him over the edge because they’re a new spark thats mostly protoform and can’t lift their head on their own. He’s been taking care of all soundwaves cassettes since he got there and the youngest one latched onto him so quick he didn’t have time to fight his chest plates opening and his pouches filling up with milk to feed the bitty.

The other cassettes were adults but he still took care of them. It was apart of his carrier coding to be like that.

He followed soundwave around with the cassettes at both their heels as he took care of them and soundwave handled con affairs.

He felt a little demeaned by being abducted to take care of cassettes and sparkling sit but he also has never been healthier since his coding was free and soundwave took very good care of him.

Soundwave keeps a tentacle wrapped around hot rod and their bitty, literally soundwaves words, when in public because bots are not ashamed to ogle at hot rod who looks so good as a carrier and feeding their sparkling.

He thrashed in their hold desperate to free himself. Having been taken from his home by the Autobots and continuously abused. He wasn't looking forward, to the same thing happening to him with the Decepticons.

He was exhausted and would rather they kill him then whatever else they have planned. Likely a fate worse than death.

They took him back to the Decepticons base. Ignoring his struggles. Where they were stopped by Soundwave. He looked down at him and he shifted feeling uneasy. Unable to tell what he was thinking with his face covered.

He didn't say anything as he turned back to the Decepticons. Who suddenly looked afraid. They nervously handed him over to Soundwave. Who stood there menacingly. Watching as the Decepticons quickly left.

Then Soundwave was taking him back to his room with a hand on his back guiding him through the halls.

He wanted to fight but he was so tired. All he could do was follow along.

Soundwave helped him lay down and he curled up in bed. Breathing in the unfamiliar but also comforting scent. He found his spark spinning rapidly in his chest. Something about the scent making him feel safe.

He ended up falling asleep. Head buried in a pillow as he slept. Too tired to think about anything else. Like the fate that awaited him now that he was in the spy masters hands.

Soundwave quietly watched over him, wondering what he was going to do about him. Even though he had an Autobot symbol hastily placed on his chest. He'd obviously been abused. Something he'd have a medic look over when he woke up. He also reminded himself to get him some energon. He was much too small for his liking. Which was odd because his reports indicated the Autobots had more than enough.

One of his cassettes delivered his file. Which was stolen when they raided the base.

Looking it over. He felt disgusted with the Autobots. The prongs on his tentacles clamped angrily as he read over his file.

The Autobots had kidnapped him from his home city of Nyon. Which they later destroyed. They planned on using him against his will, to create more soldiers. Which was disgusting.

If it wasn't for the Decepticons always keeping them busy. Hot Rod might be sparked or at least sparked in the past.

Whatever sparklings he was forced to have. Would be taken from him the moment they were born and given to others. Who would supposedly raise the sparkling to have strong Autobot values.

He was angry at the Autobots hypocrisy. Always acting like they were morally superior when they did things like this. Looking over his file he was reminded of why he became a Decepticon.

They thought they could get away with using Hot Rod like this because he came from the slums of Nyon. They didn't think anyone would care about him and didn't see him as a person. He knew if Hot Rod was part of the upper class. They would have never done this.

It reminded him of when he was a gladiator. Sometimes they'd be forced to spend the night with their sponsors or other high class bots who wanted to bed a gladiator.

Sometimes the carriers would end up sparked. They would either be forcefully terminated and sterilized against their will or their sparkling would be taken from them. Given to the high class bots who'd do whatever they liked with the sparkling.

Which is why it was one of the worst things you could do and the punishment was death. Carriers and sparklings should never be separated.

The Autobots might claim that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. But what they really mean is you can be free as long as you're born in the right caste.

Looking Hot Rod over. It was obvious he'd been through a lot. He needed time to rest. But he doubted the little mech would agree to such a thing.

Looking his file over. He had an idea. One that will force Hot Rod to rest and will help him with one of his own problems.

Recently he's come across a cassette sparkling. Something very rare now, since most have been killed off. The only ones remaining are his own and Blasters.

He's been trying his best to take care of him with his other cassettes help, but it's been difficult.

He is very young and sparkling fuel is hard to come by these days. He's been worried about having to ration his fuel. Not liking the idea of his youngest going hungry.

He knows his other cassettes have been trying there best to find fuel and take care of Ratbat, but they are all exhausted. Between their own duties and Ratbat it was a lot.

There were also going to be times where all of them would be gone. Like when there was a major battle and he couldn't bring Ratbat with him.

He needed someone who could watch his sparkling and looking at Hot Rod he might be the perfect fit.

But first he needs to see if Ratbat is willing to let Hot Rod take care of him. So far his youngest will only let himself and his cassettes look after him.

When he tried having Megatron watch him. It did not go over well. With his youngest crying until he came and got him.

He also needed to make sure Hot Rod was willing to take care of his sparkling and feed him with his pouches. After the trauma he's endured he might be unwilling to look after a sparkling.

Deciding to take a chance. He carefully picked Ratbat up from his crib. His little one looked up at him chirping softly in hunger.

He quietly soothed him bringing him over to Hot Rod.

He carefully placed him on his chest. Making sure he wouldn't fall. Ratbat chirped. Making the usual sparkling noises but didn't seem in distress.

He waited in a tense silence. As Hot Rod began to wake up. His body likely waking in response to the sparkling on his chest.

He nervously watched. Ready to step in at any moment in case things went wrong.

Hot Rod woke up confused and disoriented. Instinctively placing his hands around Ratbat. To prevent him from falling off his chest as he fully onlined.

Ratbat chirped hungrily. Nuzzling against his chest and he waited to see what Hot Rod would do.

Hearing a click. His chest plates opened allowing Ratbat to feed. His sparkling eagerly latched on and Hot Rod relaxed. Carefully holding his sparkling and watching as he fed. While making a soft humming noise.

Internally he grinned because his plan worked and the two have bonded. Hot Rods coding will prevent him from trying to leave at least for now. Giving him time to heal as he took care of his little one.

Hot Rod immediately became attached to Ratbat and saw him as his sparkling. He'd carry him everywhere and was reluctant to let him go.

He loved him so much and would do anything for him. Soundwave seemed pleased which annoyed him because he knew the Decepticon planned this.

Even though it was annoying. It did give him the chance to have a family like he always wanted. Even though the rest of Soundwave's cassettes are all adults. He still liked taking care of them and they liked it when he took care of them as well.

After hard missions he was always there to hold them as they cried against him. He'd listen as they talked about their day and vented to him.

Whenever they were hurt or sick he always took care of them. If they didn't want to go to the medbay he'd take care of their wounds.

As time progressed. He noticed his body began filling out, now that he stopped denying who he was and started taking care of himself. Soundwave loved the change. Even though he'd occasionally grumble. Embarrassed by all the attention he was recieving.

Soundwave of course would always wrap a tentacle around his waist. Glaring at anyone who stared too long. While showering him with complements and praise for being a good carrier.

Soundwave was amazing and made him feel taken care of. He was always there for him. At first he felt like a babysitter who Soundwave only kept around to take care of Ratbat, but as time went on. He realized Soundwave cared about him. Always showing it in little ways. Doing things to make him feel special.

The first time they cuddled together it had been an accident. Soundwave and his cassettes were having a movie night and he was invited to join.

He'd been reluctant at first but knew Ratbat wanted to be with his family. Even though he clinged to him all the time. Never wanting to leave his chest plating.

He sat on the other side of the couch away from. Soundwave. Still a little unsure about him. Slowly over the night the two somehow found there way back together.

Feeling tired he ended up falling asleep with his head on Soundwave's shoulder. Where he was overwhelmed with Soundwave's scent. Which made his spark spin rapidly in his chest. As he was reminded of when he first arrived and slept in Soundwave's bed.

Watching the way Soundwave took care of all his cassettes. Destroyed every idea he had about the Decepticon.

Soundwave was nothing like the Autobots described. When they tried to paint the Decepticons as monsters. With the Decepticons he was treated with respect. He never felt like a prisoner who wasn't allowed to leave. He could go wherever he wanted but chose to stay.

He was happy here with the family he'd created. He loved Soundwave so much and he knew the Decepticon felt the same way. The two of them were thinking about bonding. Something he could have never dreamed of.

He made him so happy and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with him. After living together with Soundwave for so long. He couldn't imagine his life without him. Whenever he left to go on missions he'd have trouble sleeping because he was so used to cuddling with Soundwave as they slept.

With the Decepticons he was respected and admired him for being a carrier. Some of them would occasionally try to flirt with him wanting to sire a few sparklings.

Soundwave always stopped them. Wrapping a tentacle around him and glaring at anyone who tried to flirt with him. Wanting everyone to know they were together and if anyone was having sparklings with him. It would be Soundwave.

Soundrod barbarian au where Soundwave rescues Hot rod

A snow storm hits while Hot rod is healing and when he wakes up Soundwave is holding him in front of the fire with blankets surrounding Hot rod.

Hot rod ends up with Soundwaves sparkling nursing on his nozzles and that triggers his hips to widen and his gestation tank to poke out. Hot rod can’t put his chassis plating back on because his pouches are too sensitive and swollen.

He looks gorgeous with a bitty nursing on him and Soundwave ends up sparking him before the year is over with.

He moaned shifting slightly as he began waking up. He felt warm and comfortable which is strange because he was cold before.

Opening his optics he looked around confused to find himself in front of a fire with blankets wrapped around him.

Noticing an unfamiliar mech come over he tensed giving him a confused and weary look.

"Who are you? How did I get here?"

"My name is Soundwave. You're in the Decepticon tribe. I found you injured and alone. You were loosing a lot of energon so I brought you here."

He looked around the unfamiliar tent noticing a cradle nearby with a sparkling inside. His optics widened and he turned back to Soundwave who was watching him.

"Where did you come from?"

"My tribe... They were attacked."

He cried realizing everyone was dead except him. Soundwave came closer. His voice having an odd tone.

"By who?"

"The city dwellers."

Soundwave nodded.

"I'll take care of it."

"What?"

He gave him a confused look.

"Rest. You're safe here."

He nodded pulling the blankets closer. He moved a little closer to the fire and laid down. Still feeling cold. He didn't fall asleep immediately. Instead he listened as Soundwave walked away. He heard his tent open and then he was gone.

He stared at the fire wondering what was going to happen to him now.

Before he could think too much about it. Exhaustion crept up on him and he ended up falling asleep. Lulled by the the sounds of fire.

He shifted, hearing a strange noise. Confused he opened his optics to see what was happening. Looking around he was confused for a moment until he remembered what happened.

His spoiler lowered as he thought about his people. He wiped a tear from his optic only to be distracted by crying. He looked over at the crib and found himself rushing over.

The sparkling cried and he looked around for Soundwave, except he wasn't there. Not wanting the sparkling to cry he picked him up and gently rocked him. He noticed the sparkling was rubbing his face against his chest while continuing to cry.

He tried to soothe him when the bitty made a chirping noise. He gasped feeling his chest plating open up.

He looked down to see his pouches exposed and he blushed. The sparkling immediately latched on and he felt instinct take over.

He carefully carried him back towards the fire and the two snuggled together while the sparkling drank.

He didn't know how long they'd been sitting there. The sparkling had fallen asleep a while ago curled up in his arms.

He thought about putting him back in his crib, but didn't like the idea of being unable to hold the bitty and keep him safe.

The sparkling also seemed reluctant to let him go. Shifting and almost waking up a few times when he set him down.

When Soundwave came back he looked surprised to see his sparkling in his arms. He thought Soundwave would attack him or try to remove his bitty. But instead he let him keep holding the sparkling while he checked on his injuries. Acting a little strange while he was checking him over. Occasionally glancing at him and the sparkling in his arms with a weird look on his face. He assumed he was just protective of his little one.

"His name is Ratbat."

Soundwave gestured towards the sparkling and he nodded. It was still a little awkward but his instincts told him Soundwave was safe and that he could trust him.

He continued taking care of Ratbat when Soundwave had to leave. He began noticing changes shortly after. Like his breasts getting bigger and his hips widening. He didn't mind the change too much although it took him a while to adjust. Especially when his chest plating made him uncomfortable. He hated the way it rubbed against his sensitive breasts and like other carriers in the tribe he went without. Although he usually had a few thick blankets covering him because it was so cold.

He noticed others liked his frame change as well. He'd see them staring at him while he was taking care of Soundwave's bitty and they'd sometimes come over to flirt.

However whenever Soundwave came over their optics would widen and they'd apologize before running off. It was strange because Soundwave wasn't doing anything.

After officially joining their tribe. He began taking care of others sparklings as well when their parents were busy. That became his job in the tribe which he enjoyed. Occasionally Soundwave would take him out hunting which he appreciated.

Eventually he fell in love with Soundwave and it wasn't long before they had a sparkling on the way.

I would love love love to see a scenario where Hot Rod is the carrier of Ratbat but he was forcibly separated from his creation by the Autobots. All because Ratbat happened to be a beastformer and, thus, not considered worth the waste of supplies.

Soundwave found poor Ratbat, hungry and abandoned, soon after and took him in, shocked that a bitty was all alone this young.

Later on, during battle, Ratbat escapes from Soundwave and hurries to Hot Rod since he can still feel the bond he has with his carrier. Hot Rod immediately taking him in his arms, crying happily now that they've been reunited.

He stared at the burning remains of Nyon in a cold horror. The only thing left was his sparkling who was asleep in his arms unaware of what happened. He felt tears fall knowing they'd never go home again.

Behind him the Autobots stood ignoring his destroyed home as they tried to recruit him. Wanting to get away from it all he turned around and left with his sparkling in his arms. He didn't know where he would go but he couldn't stay there anymore.

Of course things weren't as simple and the Autobots weren't going to let him go that easily. He'd shown that he was skilled in combat and the Autobots didn't want him joining the other side.

They blocked him from leaving and he sighed telling them to move and that he wasn't joining. Of course they didn't like that and one of them grabbed him. He struggled in their arms feeling exhausted and just wanting to leave.

One of the Autobots ripped his bitty out of his arms and he cried for Ratbat who woke in fear. His little one flapped his wings trying to get away from his captor who wouldn't let go.

He sobbed begging for his sparkling back as he continued to struggle.

Ratbat frantically called for his carrier looking terrified as he tried to get away. He pleaded with them not to hurt his little one and the Autobots laughed and told him to come with them.

He kept screaming and begging frantically reaching for his sparkling who was crying for him as well.

His spark couldn't take the stress anymore and even though he tried to fight it. Still desperately reaching for his sparkling. He passed out.

The Autobots dragged him back to base with Ratbat crying the entire time wanting his carrier.

"We're not taking that disgusting thing back to base are we?"

"Of course not."

The Autobot left Ratbat near some garbage and walked away all of them laughing when he continued to cry.

"That thing was so loud and annoying."

"Stupid beastformers should know their place."

"If that thing wasn't so useless I would have killed him."

They all laughed turning their attention to Hot Rod who they leered at.

"Once we bring him back to base we'll get a promotion."

"The famous Hot Rod of Nyon."

"Not anymore he's not."

They all laughed and one of them began groping him in his sleep.

"What are you doing?"

"He was acting like that thing back there was his creation. You know how carriers are all they want is to have sparklings and I'd be happy to help him."

"You're sick."

They all laughed but kept eyeing Hot Rod hungrily. First they needed to present their catch then they'd have their way with him.

Getting back to base they were stopped by the Autobots annoying medic Ratchet who immediately yelled at them. Instead of getting some alone time with Rodimus he was taken out of their arms and carried to the medbay where he could be properly looked after.

They watched in annoyance before going to report their find. Maybe they'd find some other way to get themselves alone with Rodimus.

His sensors had picked up Autobot signatures and he went to check it out. Looking around the ruins of a small town he was drawn towards a strange noise.

Weapons drawn in case it was a trap he walked closer. Realizing it was a sparkling in distress he rushed over and found a little beastformer sobbing and frantically calling for his carrier. He looked around trying to find them or at least a body except there was nothing.

Realizing the beastformer had been abandoned he scooped the little one up. Planning vengeance if he ever met the person responsible for abandoning the little sparkling.

Taking him back to base the sparkling didn't put up too much of a fight. He gently held him and quietly reassured him that he'd be okay.

Getting home he washed the sparkling who was covered in dirt and ash. After cleaning him he noticed the sparkling was well taken care of which was surprising given the war and how hard it was to come by sparkling energon.

There was no doubt in his mind that he was going to keep Ratbat. He already loved the sparkling and would never let him be hurt again.

The only problem was that he didn't have sparkling energon and it was hard to come by. Luckily Swindle owed him quite a bit and it was time to cash in those favors.

Although Ratbat had been weary at first he'd quickly opened up to him and his cassettes. Ratbat was happy and had found a place amongst their family. Although he noticed there was always an air of sadness around the sparkling. Sometimes when he slept he'd call out for his carrier or he'd stare off into the distance looking sad.

He wanted to help him but he didn't know who his carrier was. He only knew his name because it had been on the blanket he'd been wrapped in which was Nyonian in design.

Which only made the mystery surrounded Ratbat more confusing. Nyon had burned down and when he'd washed the sparkling off he did find ash but it was reported every Nyonian died.

How did Ratbat get there and where was his carrier? Every time he tried learning more about the sparkling he was left with more questions than answers.

A few weeks later and he'd been feeding a hungry Ratbat. When the Autobots decided to attack.

He set the sparkling down and rushed to help. He didn't realize Ratbat managed to hook himself onto his back wanting to help out.

Landing in the middle of the battlefield he began to fight the Autobots when he noticed something strange.

There was an Autobot in their ranks who looked like he had a death wish. At first he thought it was some new recruit wanting to impress their fellow soldiers but there was something about the way they were acting.

It seemed as though they were intentionally trying to die. Their optics looked empty and he walked with a heavy gate as though something was holding him down.

Something about the Autobot didn't look right but he couldn't focus on him. Not when he heard a sound that made his energon freeze in it's lines.

Ratbat who should have been safe in his room chirped loudly gaining unwanted attention. He tried to stop him but the sparkling wiggled out of his grasp and frantically flew towards the Autobot he'd been watching earlier.

He ran after him trying to get him to stop worried about what the Autobot would do if he got too close. Ratbat didn't care however and flew into the mechs arms.

The mech stood there frozen and then looked down at his sparkling. He grabbed his gun and was about to shoot him when he sobbed.

The Autobot pulled Ratbat closer and collapsed onto the ground. Protecting the sparkling the mech held him close and that's when he realized the Autobot was Ratbats carrier and it didn't look like he had a choice in being an Autobot.

Looking around the battle seemed almost over and he knew he needed to get both of them out of there. He had a feeling the carrier didn't abandon his sparkling and someone else had taken him and had been using Ratbat against him knowing how protective carriers are of their young.

After removing the chains wrapped around the Nyonian he picked him up and carried him back to his room. Letting the carrier hold his sparkling so he didn't think he was trying to separate the two of them.

Sic 'em, Ratbat! I mean- Soundwave! Eject Ratbat!

SOUNDWAVE and his DERANGED CHILDREN: