This is just a quick little Drabble thingy I threw together like last minute because the idea wouldn't leave my mind so please enjoy.

Oh this takes place on July 4.

You could consider it either Ratchet/Optimus or just in a friendship.

I own nothing.

"Optimus?" Ratchet said exiting the elevator into the crisp Nevada night. His voice could just be heard over all the explosions around him.

He saw the bot he had been searching for sitting on the edge of the mountain top with his shoulders hunched watching the display of fireworks that filled the night sky.

"Optimus," He repeated. "what are you doing out here? I've been looking everywhere for you. The children went home hours ago." He slowly approached him.

Optimus was silent a moment before he spoke, "They're beautiful, no?"

Ratchet said nothing from confusion, "Hmm?"

Optimus reached up and held Ratchet's hand in his. "Sit with me, Old Friend." Ratchet quickly complied and sat next to Optimus.

"Optimus, the good shows are finished. These are the amateurs; people just shooting them off for fun. Nothing special; just simple."

Optimus shook his head, unintentionally squeezing Ratchet's hand. "Imagine how beautiful they could have filled up the sky back on Cybertron. We could celebrate our own independence; our independence from the caste system." He smiled nodding his head watching as a spark ignited into a vibrant red light show in the sky.

Ratchet frowned looking in Optimus' direction letting go of his hand. Optimus never talked about Cybertron in its glory age, or how it would be to win the war or his dreams. He would expect this only from a bot he once knew as Orion Pax.

Optimus turned and looked over at Ratchet. "No, Ratchet. The reason I think they're so beautiful is because it's so easy to get lost in them and for once in eons... the stress just fades away."

Ratchet listened with interest. "Continue."

Optimus smiled glancing at the sky that was aglow yellow. "Before when the children first showed us, I was a bit reluctant, but once I saw and enjoyed it with them, all my worries disappeared. I was no longer thinking of The War, or Megatron or the low in energon supply." He looked away with a far look in his optics, "Nothing was expected from me. The weight of the world wasn't in my hands and," He gave a dry chuckle, "It was bliss all because of the simple firework show."

Ratchet retook Optimus' hand in his. "I never knew you felt...that way." He frowned. "All of that stress, those problems and you felt that you were taking them on by yourself, but Optimus we're- I'm always here to help you."

Optimus smiled rubbing Ratchet's hand. "Why don't we just forget about all that tonight, Old Friend? Just relax and enjoy the fireworks." He shuttered his optics and let out a soft breath "We could allow every single worry and stress to melt away for at least tonight." He showed Ratchet his rare lopsided grin.

Ratchet returned the gesture with his rare laugh. "I would like that, Optimus, I would like that very much."

"As would I, Old Friend." Optimus whispered leaning closer to him to finish watching the colorful explosions in the air and allowing every worry to just disappear...

How'd you guys like it? I thought it'd be a cute idea. Review please!