Hidden Spark on Earth II (TFP)

Chapter 77

Several days and Saphira has been working on trying to use her powers. Optimus has been patiently staying beside her during this time. However, she has become frustrating with it. Mostly because she has not been able to use her power at all. She has been trying to focus on objects and such, but nothing has come of it so far. And she was really unhappy about it. Especially since she felt like she was just failing and not moving forward. Optimus felt guilty because the nature of this power was different to the Matrix, even if it shared similarities.

Mostly because he wanted to try and help her. And because she felt she was failing, he felt as though he might have been a reason for it. In fact, Saphira decided she didn't want to practice today. She wanted a break. Ratchet encouraged it as this was going to take a toll on her mental health if she didn't have a day off. The last thing they needed was for her to have a mental breakdown.

Optimus returned to decoding the last code for the Omega key today, as between Saphira and the twins, he had little time to fit that in. He wasn't angered by this though. Saphira was a priority over the keys and restoring Cybertron so it was not something he felt ashamed about. Saphira did feel guilty for wasting his time, at least that's what she felt.

Right now, Saphira was in the nursery using the breast pump to fill some bottles for the twins. Even though they are not biting hard, their teeth were too sharp for Saphira to handle now. Though the twins have made a fuss about being fed by the bottles, they understood that they were hurting their mother unintentionally. But Ratchet did believe that they could try solid soon.

Saphira was resting her cheek on her hand when the door opened. She flinched and lifts the blanket to cover her chest as she saw Arcee walking into the room. "Arcee...uh...this is kind of an awkward moment."

The femme smiled at her, glancing towards the bassinets where the twins were napping. "I see you managed to get the twins down. Optimus said it was because they weren't done with their...meeting...that is that tea party thing you taught them, right?" Saphira smiled a little and nodded. "Sparklings." Arcee chuckled lightly before looking at Saphira. "I was thinking that you and I should go for a ride. We haven't done that in a long time. But I don't know about you, but I could use femme only time."

Saphira smile widened at Arcee's suggestion. "Really? You want to go for a ride?"

"Of course! Besides, you probably could use the relaxation. You've been stressing yourself a little too much recently, Saphira. I know it has been for certain reasons, but I think you just need a break."

Saphira didn't argue about that. There had been times she had thought about going to a spa resort just to spend a week and relax. She really felt she needed something like that. "Yeah...I really do...but I won't be able to until the twins are old enough to go and get proper time out. I think my mind just needs a whole month off."

The femme chuckled softly and nodded in understanding. "I can understand. I actually wish I did that when I lost Tailgate and then Cliffjumper. I blocked myself off from feeling and focused on the war..."

"I suppose circumstances were different too, Arcee," Saphira interjects gently. "You were in a war. And...war isn't kind to people. Taking a break is just not possible." Saphira watched as the femme's expression saddened as she silently agreed with Saphira. "But...when you think about it, this could be your mental break too. Not just mine. Plus...I assume you have plans to just relax on Cybertron."

Arcee smirked. "I do. I'm going to soak in an oil bath until the next solar cycle."

Saphira giggled. "I have a feeling Knockout will do the same. He might even suggest you join him. After all, he probably will get all spick and span, and all waxed up."