Transformers Book of One-Shots Book 2 ✔

RBA | Hot Shot X Medix, Optimus Prime X Ratchet: Past Mistakes

Request by; @IRONHIDE4ever

Ratchet worries about being a good carrier while his nephew and sparkmate are supportive.

Medix is happy to be Hot Shot. Even while dealing with Wedge teasing them
Whirl thought it was cute the two were together. He would call everything perfect, and his uncle Ratchet added to it by telling Medix that he's sparked. Ratchet is happy his nephew has found a mech to love. This only reminds him of how much he missed in Medix's life. Wondering if he'll end up doing the same to his own sparkling.
"The war was going on," Optimus comments.
"And he lost his parents, and I lost my (brother/sister). I should have gotten him to stay with me, and he's been alone for centuries."
"He could have been in more danger. It's wise not to think about the past."
Feeling tired, Ratchet goes to the berthroom he and Optimus are staying in.
"Is uncle ok?" Medix asks.
"Yes, I believe he will deliver any day now."
Optimus walks away, leaving Medix to question if Optimus is lying.
I know uncle Ratchet is very pregnant, but something doesn't feel right about what Optimus said.

Hot Shot isn't sure what to do to help his mech. Knowing Ratchet will ignore being asked if something is wrong.
"Could be anxiety about the sparkling coming any day now," Hot Shot tries to assure him.
He has Medix lie on the berth with him.

Medix notices Ratchet is stressed. He waits a few days before talking to Ratchet, thinking the stress will pass. Finding out Ratchet has been thinking about how he failed Medix and left the mini-con homeless for centuries.
"Optimus is right. While we would have been together, a war was going on, and you would have been busy with the injured."
Medix continues with pretty much what Optimus told Ratchet.
"You're right, we can be a family now, and you'll have a — frag."
Ratchet feels pain, and lubricant drips from his interface panel. Medix is worried as Ratchet gets on his knees.
No time to question if he's been ignoring contractions. Medix tells himself as he runs to find Optimus.
Ratchet is unable to stand up and get to the medbay.

Optimus has to carry Ratchet to the medbay. By now, Ratchet is in intense pain, and Medix and Hot Shot are the only ones around to know what's happening. Trying to keep up with Optimus.

The two mini-cons rush to get supplies as Ratchet can't wait for Optimus to get what he needs.
"Push, Ratchet," Optimus encourages.
Once the supplies are gathered, Hot Shot supports Ratchet while Medix stands by Optimus. Glad there are platforms that are like the Cybertronian equivalent of a stool he can move. He's fascinated watching the sparkling come. Though he does not like how much pain Ratchet is in, it seems to get more intense as the sparkling emerges.
"Come on, uncle. They're almost here."
Soon screaming is replaced by crying. Optimus holds the sparkling and lets Medix ensure the little one is healthy.
"It's a (femme/ mech)," Medix announces as Optimus puts the sparkling on n Ratchet's chest.
Optimus takes over as Medix sits on the berth by his uncle. Feeling like he finally has a family after many centuries.

One month has passed. Everyone loves having a sparkling around. Optimus has duties he still needs to focus on, but he returns to his family. Ratchet is happy to be a carrier and that he can be in Medix's life. Watching his nephew and Hot Shot in a relationship.

"I've been thinking," Hot Shot starts as he cuddles his mech, "and maybe it's just because your cousin is around, but I think we should start our own family."
"While we're training?'
"If you want to wait, —."
Medix kisses Hot Shot.
"I'm sure I can study by reading," Medix smiles, "and there are other hands-on lessons my uncle can do."
Hot Shot wasn't thinking Medix would want to be the carrier but doesn't argue. The two have a little fun.

Hot Shot wakes up hearing Medix throwing up.
"I think I have a Cybertronian cold," Medix argues.
"Medix," Hot Shot says in a tone trying to remind him of what the two did two weeks ago.

Medix feels a little embarrassed telling Ratchet what he and Hot Shot did to explain why he should scan him before saying he has a Cybertronian cold.
Hot Shot smiles before Ratchet can say anything.
"You are sparked," Ratchet says.
Ratchet smiles, seeing how happy his nephew and Hot Shot are. Both staring at the screen.
Heatwave understands why neither mini-con said anything before doing it. Knowing it's more awkward than telling him after finding out, they're expecting. Ratchet believes he can teach Medix until he's ready for field training. What he didn't expect was Hot Shot asking to be taught how to deliver sparklings.
"I know you're trained to even with our size difference," Hot Shot explains, "I just...I want to deliver them."
"I understand. Optimus would not have let medics do more than watch if we were on Cybertron.
Hot Shot kisses Medix while rubbing his frame.
"I can't wait to feel them kick," Hot Shot smiles, "or get here."