[FIN / PART 1] - Bumblebee x Optimus Prime ( + Short Stories).

Excuse Me?! // Mini #10

3rd Person POV-

It was quiet in the base, everyone had returned from whatever they were doing prior to now. However, Optimus and Ultra Magnus were not in the main lobby. Optimus and Ultra Magnus were last seen walking off down the hall talking to each other, so their disappearance didn't cause panic. Wheeljack was trying to smooth-talk Ratchet for the third time this week now and Ratchet wasn't having any of it. He kept brushing Wheeljack off and when Wheeljack was able to get a sneaky kiss on Ratchet's face plate, Ratchet broke! Suddenly Wheeljack was running with his tail between his legs, laughing his aft off as Ratchet hauled aft after him threatening him while waving a pipe wrench in the air!

Despite that, all was peaceful.

Everything was quiet for a while after when sudden bursts of yelling erupted from down the hall. Ratchet and Wheeljack froze but quickly started to creep closer to the source. Arcee was taken-a-back, Smokescreen was shocked, and Bulkhead was confused and stunned. The closer Wheeljack and Ratchet got, the more they concluded where the source of the yells was coming from. The Prime's room. That's the direction Optimus and Ultra Magnus went the last time they were seen. And the closer they got, the more they could understand words amongst all the yells.

"Are you kidding?! You're kidding right, Optimus?!-" Ultra Magnus's voice boomed.

"I am not brother, please calm yourself." Optimus's voice replied, sounding calm despite the volume.

"I will not calm, Optimus. This is completely unacceptable!- It's utterly inappropriate for you to date- what?!-" Ultra Magnus protested angrily, stumbling on his words. "This is completely wrong for you and Bumblebee to exist together, sir!" Ultra Magnus's tone calmed a little but still had hints of anger and disgust.

"And I get why you'd think that," Optimus paused, looking down, "But was I really supposed to say no? I... I couldn't... not to him." He'd reject, shifting his body.

"What do you mean, sir? You had the option to decline, you have the right and authority to do so. Why didn't you?" Ultra Magnus questioned, standing his ground strongly.

"He'd break. I could tell how much I meant to him, so saying 'no' I feel would crush him." Optimus turned his head away, finally making eye contact with Ratchet. 

Ratchet flinched, realising he had been caught and tried to leave slowly. Wheeljack following suit.

"Ratchet." Optimus said firmly, "Come here. Now."

Ratchet froze again, feeling fear along his spine. "Wish me luck?" Ratchet would whisper to Wheeljack as he turned back to confront the 2 large Mechs. Wheeljack only stood there with guilt and worry stuck on his face, watching hopelessly as Ratchet slumped away around the corner.

Ratchet didn't like having both of the strongest Mechs staring down at him as he stood in front of them both. He'd tremble a little before asking, "Why'd... you call me here, Optimus?"

Silence fell.

"We need to ask a simple question, doctor." Ultra Magnus spoke first. Ratchet turned to face him and nodded respectfully. "Are you aware of Optimus and Bumblebee's... situation?" the commander finished. Ratchet perked, feeling guilt, fear, and restlessness. Ratchet kept quiet.

"By your lack of words, I'm guessing you do." spoke the commander.

"I-." Ratchet tried to start but quickly and almost effortlessly got cut off.

"That is all, doctor. You are no longer needed in this room. You may go." 

"Hhhmmph." Ratchet huffed, leaving in a slightly angered state but a little rattled as well.

- Casual Timeskip -

It had been nearly an hour now since Ratchet saw Optimus and Ultra Magnus. He was starting to get really worried for their relationship, their brothership.

"What do you think?" Ratchet was shocked by someone speaking behind him. He'd turn around to see Arcee standing just behind Bumblebee. Bumblebee then lifted Raph up and the doctor spoke, "New look? What about it?"

"What do you think?" Arcee repeated, "About it. Raph made it himself with help from Jack's mum."

"Oh. Yeah, it's nice." Ratchet replied blankly as he turned back to continue his work.

Bumblebee's door wings drooped at the doctor's response. Arcee merely shrugged it off since she didn't really expect Ratchet to burst into joy. Arcee and Bumblebee walked off, consoling Raphael. 

Moments later Ultra Magnus entered the lobby, holding his head down but trying to hide his emotions. He'd walk past Ratchet, subtly peaking over the medic's shoulder to see progress being made on the system.

- A Few Minutes Later -

Optimus and Bumblebee could be seen sitting together, talking. Seeing this made Ultra Magnus tense inside. It wasn't right to him, to anyone. He needed to save his brother from Bumblebee's love but without hurting Bumblebee. How can we let Bumblebee down slowly and gently?

The thought rang through Ultra Magnus's helm. "How can we let Bumblebee down slowly and gently?"

 END.

- Comment your Thoughts! - "How can we let Bumblebee down slowly and gently?"

How would you let Bumblebee down slowly and gently, telling him you aren't interested anymore? Leave what you would do in the comments to determine how the story will continue. Whichever comment I like the most will get chosen! ^^