My cat is a human| an Optimus x Ratchet story

Chapter 7

Optimus sighed. Ratchet was playing with a ball of yarn happily. His tail swaying side to side while rolling the yarn side to side. Ratchet smelled awful. He had gotten himself stuck in something. Optimus was really unsure of what it was. He was sure that it smelled awful. But Ratchet had been really calm about it.

Optimus couldn't take the smell anymore. "That's it...Ratchet, time to take a bath." Ratchet's ears went up. He looked back at him and shook his head. "Meow!" He yelled out. "Don't use that tone. You need it. You smell awful." Optimus said. Optimus picked up Ratchet and walked him to the bathroom. Ratchet turned into a human and sighed. "I can do it on my own you know." He said.

"I know, but you really need a bath." Optimus said. He put down Ratchet and told him to strip. "Take off your clothes while I turn on the bath." "I can do this on my own master." "Not without me here." Optimus said. "Come on, we've done this before, what's wrong?" He asked.

Ratchet looked down. "I-it...it's just that. I am fully capable of doing things. I don't want you to treat me like a child...or just be so kind as to wash me." Ratchet said. Optimus sighed. "I care Ratch, and I just want to help you out." He said. "I know..." he said back. "It's really doesn't bother me. I like washing you. It's interesting and fun in a way." He said blushing.

Ratchet blushed a little and took off his shirt. Optimus turned on the water and turned back to Ratchet. Ratchet had his shirt and pants off. Optimus blushed a little. He still isn't really used to seeing Ratchet naked. Ratchet took his boxers off and walked into the bath. He sat down and hugged his legs.

Optimus smiled and grabbed the soap and sponge. Ratchet's ears were droopy and his tail was splashing the water. The splashes weren't big so it didn't bother Optimus. Optimus put some of the soap on the sponge and started scrubbing Ratchet. Ratchet's ears went up then put the back down after realizing it was the sponge.

Ratchet hummed as Optimus scrubbed. Optimus moved Ratchet's hair out of the way as he scrubbed. Ratchet put his hands in the water and made more tiny splashes. "What do you think of Elita?" Ratchet asked. "She's okay...she's beautiful..." Optimus said. Ratchet nodded. "Okay." He replied quietly.

Optimus stopped and took something to pour water on him. He poured water on Ratchet and Ratchet jumped a little. He squeaked and sighed.

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Ratchet dried off and put on some clothes. He looked over to a drawer that had a picture of a woman on it. "Master who is that woman?" He asked. Optimus looked over at him in shock and softened his expression. "That's my mother. She was a smart person. She died before this." Ratchet nodded. "I see. Were the goggles hers?" He asked.

"Goggles? When did you-" "I...was exploring and I found them...I'm sorry." He said. "It's fine. Yeah they were." He said. He took them out of the drawer. "You know...they'll probably....come here for a sec." He motioned him to come. Ratchet went over. Optimus smiled and put the goggles on his head. "I knew it. You look nice wearing it." He said.

Ratchet looked up a little and took them off. "A-are you sure? You sure you want to give this to me?" He asked. Optimus nodded. "I think she would like that." He said. Ratchet smiled softly. He hugged him then let go. "Thank you. You're so kind sir." He said. "Well you should look for something nice to wear. I'll help if you need it." He said. "Okay, I would like that." He said.

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'8:30 PM'

Ratchet stared at the clock. He looked over at his master and smiled. "Have fun." He said. Optimus nodded. He turned to Elita and nodded. "Ready?" He asked. Elita nodded. She grabbed his hand and they walked outside. Ratchet waved bye. He stopped and sighed. Ironhide ruffled his hair and smiled. "Don't worry, he'll be fine. And if she tries anything we'll beat her up." He said. Ratchet gave him a face of horror. "Master Ironhide! I can't do that!" He said.

Ironhide started laughing. "You're funny Ratch." He said. "Let's watch some TV while we wait." He said. Ratchet nodded. "By the way, nice goggles." Ironhide complimented. Ratchet smiled. "Thank you master Ironhide." He said. They sat on the couch and watched TV while waiting.

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Optimus and Elita walked around. Cybertron was really different now. 'It could be a little more pleasant but I won't complain...I wish this war would end sometimes...' Optimus thought. Elita squeezed his hand tightly. 'This poor planet...everything is destroyed...' she muttered. "Yeah." He said nodding. "Well, let's not let this ruin the date. Let's go to my favorite lake." She said pulling him by his hand to the direction she was going.

Optimus sighed quietly and smiled softly. 'She seems very happy. Well I guess I should relax then.' He thought.

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They got to the lake and Elita sat down on the grass. She sadly stared into the water. 'It's polluted....' she mumbled. Optimus sadly looked into the water too. "It's ruined because of this war and all the smog and dirt in the air..." the blue and red haired male said. He looked up and smiled. The sky reminded him of Ratchet. 'I should take him out one day.' He thought.

Elita went up to him and kissed him. Optimus stared in shock again. He broke the kiss. He blushed hard. "What was that for?!" He asked. "You were thinking about him weren't you?" She asked. "So?" He asked. "I want you to only think of me." She said.

"W-what?!" "Since I'm going to be your girlfriend one day I want you to only think about me." She said holding a finger up. "W-woah, that's a little fast dontcha think?!" He asked. Elita huffed. "And? I know we'll get together and we'll get married." She said. "That sounds like a fantasy made by a little girl..." Optimus mumbled. He sighed. "Let's go." He said. Elita nodded and left with him.

'She's really trying...' Optimus thought. "So, where are you taking me?" She asked. "Somewhere I think you might like." He turned the corner. She smiled. 'I wonder what Ratchet's doing.' He thought.

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Ratchet was half asleep on Ironhide's shoulder. They were watching some random romance movie that they didn't really like but it was the only thing on. Ironhide was already asleep. Leaving Ratchet to watch the whole thing.

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Optimus and Elita sat at the top of a building. "Woah! This is so beautiful!" Elita said happily. Optimus chuckled. "That's why I took us here..." he said. She smiled at him. Optimus stared at the view. They could see most of Cybertron from up there.

Elita placed her hand on his. Optimus looked at their hands, and shrugged. Elita then placed her head on his shoulder. "I hope this war ends soon..." she said. "Yeah. Me too..." Optimus said sadly. 'I know how you feel...but to end this war, it won't be easy...' Optimus thought.

After a while more they headed back to the Ark. "This was nice...I enjoyed this time Optinus." She said smiling. "Yeah, I do have to admit, I did enjoy this..." he smiled.

They went inside and heard the TV. Optimus looked at an asleep Ratchet and Ironhide. Optimus smiled. He went to them and shook them awake. 'Hey, wake up.' He whispered. Ratchet woke up and looked at Optimus and yawned. He moved his head away from Ironhide. Which woke him up. Ironhide yawned. "Oh...Prime...you're back."

Optimus nodded. "Yeah, how was the movie?" He asked. Ironhide shrugged. "I didn't watch it fully...." Ironhide said. Optimus nodded. "The movie is cheesy." Ratchet said quietly. "What was it called?" "Grease..." "Really? They still show that?" Optimus asked. Ratchet nodded. "I guess so..."

Ratchet turned into a cat and leapt onto Optimus' shoulder and meowed. Optimus smiled and nuzzled him. Elita growled quietly. Ratchet heard that but didn't pay attention. "Well, we should all go to sleep." Optimus said.

Ironhide nodded. "Yeah. Night." He said leaving. Elita smiled and waved. "Goodnight Optimus." She said. She blew a kiss to Optimus. Optimus stared at her then turned to Ratchet. Ratchet was asleep on his shoulder. Optimus smiled and pet him. 'Goodnight Ratchet.' He thought.

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Hola! Hope you enjoyed this! Man, Elita is really trying huh? I was cringing (I don't ship it) while writing this. Anyway, hope you liked this chapter.

-Sam