Sorry guys! I know it's been so long since I continued this. Hopefully I can make it up to you~

Meta-cycle = 13 months

The red mechs optics flickered open, his vision was blurred, but soon cleared to see the pride face of Optimus prime. Knockout's eyes shot open, looking around before attempting to move his arms and legs. He let out a groan as he struggled to move, "Ugh! What is this!? Let me go!" The prime leans down slightly, "We can not allow that, we can't allow another life falling into enemy hands" The red mech raised a brow, lost for words and he didn't have a clue what was happening. "Wha- What are you blabbering on about?!" Ratchet had approached, scanning Knockout for the sparkling. Knockout's optics flickered. "Our theory was correct, he does appear to be carrying a sparkling" This was news to Knockout, his optics widened in shock.

On the nemesis

"What do you mean he was taken by Optimus prime!?"

Megatron was furious, and Breakdown was receiving the wrath. "Master, he'd just approached without hesitation! I couldn't stop hi-" Megatron swipes his hand for dramatic effect, "Nonsense! You had every reason to stop him! But you cowardly let him go, now our only medic is being held captive! By the Autobots!" Breakdown had stepped back. Shockwave however, stepped forward. "Master" Megatron seemed agitated, but calmed himself enough to reply. "What is it, shockwave?" Shockwave pointed to Soundwaves monitor, "Before Knockout departed, we had found another life signal leave with them" Breakdown looked at him, "Only Red and I went on the mission!" "Oh but you misunderstand, the other life signal is a sparkling" Megatron and Breakdown stared in shock, but Megatron just chuckled. "So the medic followed my orders?" Shockwave nodded, "Affirmative, Predaking is the creator" Breakdown scratched his helm, looking at Megatron. "Wait, you wanted Red and the predacon to-" Megatron took a step closer, "Indeed! I want to see if the doctor is capable of carrying such a sparkling" "B-but, it could kill him!" Megatron snapped suddenly at Breakdown risen voice, "I know you risks, but I hoped you and doctor would know how to get our of such a situation"

All of a sudden, Predaking entered. "Does anyone know where knockout is?" Megatron smirked, "Predaking, unfortunately..Your little mate had been kidnapped by the autobot leader" Megatron glances at Breakdown, "And was cowardly protected.." Predaking's yellow optics widened before his expression angered. "I won't allow this! Permission to hunt them down!" "Permission granted" Megatron's face plates move up into a grin. "Bring back Knockout and the sparkling"

On the Autobot base:

"No! I can't be sparked!" KO refused to believe he was sparked so quickly, but Ratchet was losing it. "We'll, I can't believe it either, but you are sparked!" Knockout laid his head down, grunting. "Ugh!" Optimus noticed the pain showing on his face. "Is something the matter?" Knockout closed his optics, "It's nothing- Just a minor headache" "Probably from the sudden change your body is going through just to carry this sparkling.. headaches aren't uncommon" Sighing in annoyance, he scoffed. "I can't believe that predacon sparked me" The autobots all look at each other. Ratchet approached, "If the sparkling is the predacon's...You may not survive the change" The red mech sighs, "I know..But i took the risk..because I was stupid..and was too busy fragging a predacon" Optimus leaned down a little, "Knockout, Is it not too late to accept to this term..If you are to continue to carry this Sparkling..Stay here, and allow us to help you through the process..Or let Megatron get a hand on the sparkling, and use it as a weapon, and you die" Knockout thought about the terms, "I don't believe in removing a forming spark..Even if my life is at risk..But lately, i've been debating whenever I should allow Megatron to have the sparkling.." Optimus listened with interest, knockout continued, "I will stay...Until the sparkling is born..If the sparkling passes, and I live, I'll return to Megatron with the sparkling's body..However, if we both survive, or I just die..Keep the sparkling here, and if you approach Predaking..Tell him I've passed, and that I asked for the sparkling to be kept here" The prime nodded, "Understood, but is it what you want?" Knockout nodded. He felt the energon beams release him, the red mech sitting up. "It is my wish.." Ratchet speaks quietly, "You will suffer from symptoms such as headaches, energon greed, sudden outbursts of violence and draining of energon" Knockout nodded, "Yes, I know the symptoms, I am a doctors also you know"

On the nemesis:

Predaking is storming down the ships halls, his harsh steps causing rumbles, which cause the troops to step out of his way. "I'll fill you knockout..and i'll kill whoever harms you" Reaching the hanger, and leaving the ship to stand on the deck, he glances forwards before transforming into beast mode. Letting out a roar, and spreading his wings, he lifts himself off the nemesis, flying off into the distance.

Autobot base:

Optimus was standing beside Knockout, who was watching Ratchet work. "How long will the change process make?" Optimus questioned, curious on how it works. Ratchet and knockout glance at him, they both say, " A Meta-cycle" In-sink, they look at each other. Optimus tilted his head, "Longer than a human sparkling.." Miko approached them from them from the stairs. "So, Doc knock, why predaking? Aren't there plenty of bots here you could have-" Arcee interrupted, "Miko, that's enough" Miko huffs, Bulkhead also approached, "What about Breakdown, what happened to you guys?" Knockout looked away, "Breakdown and I...We just- don't talk much" Optimus laid a hand on his shoulder, "You don't have to discuss personal matters. The red medic smiled only slightly, "It's nice to..We can't do much on the nemesis..I seem free here" Optimus smiled also, "I'm glad you feel that way, Knockout"

Predaking:

Predaking was still flying, but he soon transformed and landed on a large cliff face beside a beach. He sighs before suddenly struck an idea. The predacon used his claws to strike his own chest. Energon spilled and he fell onto his knees.

Knockout had sat up on the berth, clutching his chest at the sudden pain. "Ugh!" He pulled his knees up to hug. ratchet heard the distress, rushing over quickly. "Knockout, what is wrong?" Knockout looked up at the medic, "Pain..In my chest..But it isn't mine..It's his" Ratchet's optics widened slightly, "Predakings pain? You spark bonded also" Knockout drops his head, "It seems so" Ratchet looked back at Optimus who approached with concern, "Ratchet, what is wrong?" Ratchet replied with, "Knockout is experiencing Predaking's pain-" Knockout interrupted, "I know here he is, we can go to him" Optimus looked at them with thought, Knockout begged, concerned for his sparkmate. "Please prime" The prime continue to think, before nodding. "We'll investigate, Ratchet, prepare the ground bridge" Knockout stood from the berth, walking over to the bridge controls with Ratchet. Knockout told him the coordinates and Ratchet typed them in and flipped the switch. The bridge opened up and Optimus looked back at Knockout, "You deserve you accompany me" Knockout nodded, standing beside him. "Be careful" Ratchet said in concern.

Both Knockout and Optimus nodded, walking through the bridge, to meet Predaking.