Raf's New Family :: Rewriting::

Research

Ratchet typed on his computer, eager to fulfill Rafeal's request. He knew that if Raf and his siblings died, Bumblebee and Ashley would never be happy again. He also knew that this was a very big risk, but he could see Raf was more than willing to take it.

"Rafeal.", the young boy looked up at him, "You do know that the procedure will be very painful, correct?"

"Yeah, I do, but I want Bee and Ashley to be able to see me and my sisters for a long time. I already have ideas for my sisters.", Raf smiled.

"Really? Mind if I take a look?", Ratchet asked.

Raf gave the drawing of Aliyah's body to Ratchet. He studied it and smiled, seeing at it suit Aliyah perfectly. The armor was blue, violet, and pink. There was a moon on her forehead as her special design and her armor was similar to that of Ashley's.

Raf then gave Ratchet Rylie's armor design. This one was quite unique. The armor colors were a bright diamond and red ruby. Her design was a sword and her armor was a combination of Bumblebee and Ashley's.

"They look great. Where is the drawing of your armor design, Rafeal?", Ratchet asked.

"I'm currently working on it. I hope these are easy to make.", Raf smiled at Ratchet.

"They will be. You are a very creative drawer and you make the armor fit with your sibling's personality. Say, you want to help me make them?", Ratchet asked.

"I'd love to! When I get my new body, do you think I could help you in the medical field?", Raf asked.

"I don't see why not.", Ratchet said and Raf's smile turned into a big grin.

 Raf continued to work on his armor idea as Ratchet went back to his research. He soon discovered that the process is extremely painful and has never been done, but that it was simple and quick. He was worried for the three kids, especially the two younger ones. They were only two.

"Hey, Ratchet?", Raf pulled Ratchet out of his thoughts.

"Yes, Rafeal?", Ratchet looked over at the young boy.

"Can we be best friends and partners?", Raf asked and Ratchet realized something.

This young boy doesn't have any friends other than Miko and Jack. He felt bad for the young boy and didn't want to make him upset or feel rejected. The mech smiled down at Rafeal, but inside he was hurt that the boy didn't have any friends since he was super smart.

"Yes, Rafeal. You can talk to me about anything too if you want. Just consider me, an older brother as well as a friend.", Raf smiled at this, he had always wanted a brother and the mech he thought would never allow that, just told him they were siblings.

"Thanks, Ratchet. I have always wanted an older brother.", the two got back to work once again.

Ratchet was happy that his 'little brother' was happy. He realized that no matter what species you are, no matter how big or small, tall or short, they could always be brothers. It was true for Ratchet too. He had always wondered what it would be like to have a sibling as he grew up an only sparkling.

Optimus came in an hour later. They both have made some progress. Ratchet had learned more about the transformation and Rafeal was close to being done with his new form.

"It seems quiet in here. Are you two doing alright?", Optimus asked, concerned for the two.

"We are fine, Uncle P. Ratchet and I are just working. He is researching the transformation and I am designing my new form. We are just hard at work.", Optimus nodded and walked towards Raf, "This one is for Aliyah and this one is for Rylie."

Optimus glanced at both of them and smiled as he scanned them. He wanted to be able to spot any similarities between the two. He was tired and went to his berthroom to recharge. Raf and Ratchet looked at one another and shrugged. They have not seen Optimus like this at all.

Raf eventually finished his armor design, "Hey, Ratchet."

"Yes?", Ratchet seen the finished drawing and walked over to him.

The frame was the same as Bumblebee's, the color was a red ruby and white, his symbol was a red cross to symbolize that he was a medic. Ratchet smiled at Raf and he smiled in return. Raf knew Ratchet liked his armor design.

Ratchet picked Raf up and set him on his shoulder so they both could finish researching together. Little did they both know that a certain human was watching them with her pink phone on record. She wanted to prove that Ratchet was super soft and very kind to Raf.

She ran out to the living room and showed Jack the video.

"Do you think......", Jack trailed off.

"Yes! And Optimus is acting strange too. I think he may have a crush on Arcee.", Miko smirked, "We have GOT to set them up!"

Ratchet had finished his research on how to transfer someone into a new body. He set Raf down on the floor and went to get the supplies he needs to start on the new bodies..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And...... CLIFFHANGER!