A/N: Last chapter! I hope to update the others as well, but there is so much going on that we need for camping this Thursday. Then I won't be home for 10 days, returning on the 24th. But I will be bringing my notebooks. Since there is no family reunion this year due to this Covid-19 slag, that means more free time. I don't know all that we are doing, but I will find out when the days come. I do know some hiking and eating at the local restaurant. But I do promise updates when I come back home and type them all up.
For this chapter, I'm adding some Transformers Prime into it. But will be different.
Main Pairings:
OptimusxOC (Kate Keller)
Child(s): Starfire, Orion, Crystal
RatchetxOC (T-Ai Tyler)
Child(s): Silverflaire, Shadowe, Novastar
Warnings: Humor, laughs, sassing, cuddles, kissing, mentions of interfacing, AU, and anything else I forgot.
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers. Only Hasbro. I only own my characters.
"Optimus, we're almost to Cybertron," said Ironhide, pulling up the visual.
"That's your planet?" Kate asked. It looked similar to what the fiction portrayed, but not at the same time.
"Yes, it is," said Optimus.
"How will you restore it?" T-Ai asked.
"By using the Omega Lock," said Optimus.
"Like Transformers Prime!" T-Ai said, proud to show off her knowledge. She got strange looks from the mechs. "What? Tis true. Don't judge my knowledge on Transformers."
"Yes sis, like Primeverse," said Kate. T-Ai beamed up at the approval.
"Then once our planet is in a new Golden Age, I will send out a message to the others out in the universe that the fighting is done. It is time for them to come home," said Optimus.
"It feels good to be able to go home," said Ratchet.
"Agreed there," Sideswipe piped up.
Once the ship landed near the Sea of Rust, Optimus lead them to the Lock. It looks like a rusted structure, hiding in plain sight. Optimus used his Matrix to activate it, a glowing pool of Cybermatter hitting the surface, traveling until it covered everything. Finally, it entered the Well of Primus. T-Ai and Kate gasped in amazement from inside the ship. Cybertron looked like it was never touched by the destruction of war.
"Wow," T-Ai said, eyes wide in wonder. "Looks good."
"Let's go you two. It is safe now," said Ratchet, scooping both humans up.
"Are you sure?" Kate asked.
"Quite sure. My scanners never lie," the medic said.
"Yet, we can't survive here," said Kate, bringing in logic.
"Way to ruin that moment," T-Ai grumbled. "But you got a point. There's no food or water here. Not even an energy drink or caffeine in sight."
"Optimus knows a way," said Ratchet, thinking back on his conversation with the Prime.
~~~flashback
"Optimus, they can't possibly survive," said Ratchet.
"I know Ratchet," said Optimus. "I do not wish to lose my sparkmate. But if the Matrix is correct, then there is a way to change them. However, there will be a test of will. They will suffer pain during the transformation. If they are not strong enough, it will kill them."
"I don't want to risk their lives...… her life," Ratchet seethed a bit, scared to lose his human charge.
"Have faith and trust," Optimus comforted. "I'm sure they are strong enough. We will tell them when our home is revived. It will be their choice if they wish to take the risk."
"Fine," Ratchet said, throwing his servos up. "If she dies...… I don't know what I will do."
Optimus nodded, feeling the same way. They looked over at the sisters playing games on T-Ai laptop, completely unaware of their conversation.
~~~end flashback
Ratchet placed the humans down, keeping T-Ai close to him. Optimus allowed Kate to climb onto his offered servo. The Prime looked sad, his mate sensing it and kissing him. She ran a hand over his face to comfort.
"Kate, I'm sure you're aware of the living conditions for humans on Cybertron….. is a hard one. There is a way to change you and T-Ai to be like us. However, there is a risk of dying during the process," said Optimus. "You must remain strong, or it can end your life."
"Sounds like fun. Let's do it!" T-Ai spoke up.
"What?! T-Ai, there is a chance of death!" Ratchet slightly scolded.
"So? Remain human, I'll die eventually. Probably of starvation or lack of water," said T-Ai. "I'm down to try it. I got this. So you better be here when I change my little medic. You'll have to teach me everything about being Cybertronian. Interface included."
"Primus," Ratchet mumbled as the human eyed him.
"How does this work OP? I can go first," said T-Ai.
Optimus used the Matrix once more to get a pool of Cybermatter on the surface. T-Ai walked to the edge, finding it very similar to a pool back on Earth. She looked back at the gathered mechs and femmes, then to her sister. She winked and grinned. Pausing, she turned back to Ratchet and ran to him. She had him pick her up, leveling her with his face.
Leaning forward, T-Ai kissed him passionately. Ratchet kissed back the best he could. The two ignored the others gathered around.
"Well, if there's a chance of dying, might as well do this," said T-Ai, pulling back. "I love you so much Ratchet."
"I love you more T-Ai," Ratchet said, kissing her a few more times before setting her down. "Stay strong."
"Always," said T-Ai, running back to the Cybermatter and jumping in backwards so she saw her new family. Her eyes locked onto Ratchet's one last time before all she saw was the liquid.
"T-Ai! You forgot me!" Kate said, huffing a bit. "Jerk."
"I love you Kate. More than anything else," Optimus said, kissing her before setting her down.
"I love you too big guy. See you soon," said Kate, jumping after her sister and looking at the Prime.
The gathered mechs and femmes waited anxiously, hoping that it worked. Ratchet went to his leader's side, optics never leaving the pool. A silver servo shot out first, followed by a blue and red flamed femme. Her baby blue optics locked onto Optimus, grinning that smile that Optimus knew well.
"Kate?" Optimus asked.
"No, I'm Primus. Of course it is me silly," Kate said. Optimus helped her up, holding her close. "Feels weird, but natural."
"You look beautiful my love," Optimus purred, kissing his femme.
Ratchet turned his attention back to the pool, waiting for T-Ai. He was on edge, hoping beyond hope she wasn't killed.
"Where's T-Ai?" Kate asked.
"She has yet to emerge," said Optimus. "It is possible you were stronger than her."
"Stronger than that stubborn bum? Seems kinda hard," said Kate.
They waited for almost 20 minutes, but still no sign. Ratchet sighed in defeat, looking to the ground. T-Ai wasn't strong enough for the transformation. The others looked away as well. Ratchet snarled when a small servo touched his shoulder.
"Get away from me!" he snarled.
"Fine then grumpy aft. I won't say hello."
Ratchet whipped his helm up, staring at the dark blue and chartreuse green femme in front of him. He was speechless, not sure what to say. T-Ai smirked, pecking his lips.
"Looks like I win Ratch'," T-Ai said.
"You haven't won anything yet," Ratchet growled.
"Took you long enough sis. Scared us," said Kate.
"Nah. I was swimming around when you got out. Wanted to make a dramatic entrance," T-Ai grinned.
"You, my naughty femme, nearly scared me," said Ratchet.
"Nearly? Darn, guess I gotta try harder," said T-Ai.
~~~a few years later
"Awe, come on Ratch," T-Ai whined.
"No," Ratchet repeated.
"But why?"
"Because I said so."
"Fine. I'll get payback on your stubborn aft."
"How so?"
"I'll make you carry next time."
Ratchet looked at his sparked mate, optic ridge raised. He couldn't tell if she was serious or not.
"Now can I have treats?" T-Ai begged cutely.
"Maybe," Ratchet said.
"Awe."
"Don't whine."
"Not a whiner."
"You two still arguing?"
The two looked to see Kate and Optimus walk in, a youngling walking beside the Prime while two sparklings were in his arms.
"Ratch isn't letting me have treats," T-Ai pouted.
"They aren't healthy," Ratchet defended. "Besides, you can spark any day now."
"So? Bite me medic," T-Ai said.
"Aunt T-Ai, guess what?" the youngling asked.
"What Orion?" T-Ai asked, bending down.
"I start school soon," said Orion.
"Nice," T-Ai said. She turned to the sparklings in Optimus' arms. "And how is my niece and nephew doing?"
"Been wanting to see you," said Optimus, passing the two over. Starfire and Crystal babbled up at their aunt.
"Is that so? Well I agree," said T-Ai.
The femme wandered off with her nephews and niece to go play. Kate looked over to Ratchet, grinning at him.
"You excited to be a sire?" Kate asked.
"Yes. Though I will be glad when these mood swings and cravings cease," said Ratchet.
"She always has those," Kate laughed. "That's normal for T-Ai."
"I've been watching her. Carrying triplets can be tiring on the body," said Ratchet.
"You'll do fine," said Kate. "Just know her threats while in labor may or may not be true."
~~~a few weeks later
T-Ai looked at the triplets. Two mechlings and a femmeling. The oldest mech was Silverflaire, his brother and middle being named Shadowe, and the femme Novastar. The middle looked almost exactly like his sire. Ratchet watched over his small family, smiling brightly. He couldn't believe that they were there. After many threats to his spike as well as carrying next, he managed to help his mate with their creations.
"So perfect," Ratchet whispered, watching his children recharge.
"Like you," T-Ai agreed.
"Whatever," Ratchet said. "I'll go get Kate and Optimus now."
The three came back, Kate cooing over the sparklings. T-Ai introduced them, proud to be a carrier. Optimus nodded at them approvingly, knowing they would be troublemakers like his own were.
"So tiny. Like us."
T-Ai looked over and grinned, seeing her brothers.
"Well come look closer bros," said T-Ai, letting Brains and Wheelie come closer. "Guess you'll be in charge of guarding them and making them safe."
"Oh wes can do that," Wheelie said. "Easy stuff."
"You say that now. Wait until they get older," said Kate, getting some laughs.
The two femmes looked at each other, nodding a bit. This was the life they wanted. They had nothing back on their old planet. But here, they had a home. A real home and a loving family. Life was just perfect and they wouldn't change it for anything.