Transformers Prime: Optimus Prime X Ratchet (One Shots)

Transformers Prime: Admiration

Summary: after Ratchet gets hurt because of something Optimus did, Optimus blames himself and stays by his old friends side until he gets better

Optimus stepped in front of the ground bridge and then in his mightiest voice tone he shouted his rallying cry, "Autobots transform and roll out". His fellow team members all looked up at him and in a few short mega seconds they all transformed and rolled out of their base and onto the Nemesis.
"Remember autobots Megatron has rebuilt his dark energon pulse weapon and plans to use it on Jasper, Nevada. We must stop him no matter the cost". Optimus reminded his team. Then they split up. Bumblebee, bulkhead and Arcee scouted off to the left while Optimus and Ratchet took the right side. As the two old friends neared the cons weapon room Optimus slid his battle mask on and put his hand on Ratchet's shoulder. Steadying the medic. The medics optics widened and he glared at the leader.
"Easy old friend. This mission requires stealth, not medical expertise. Stay here until I came back for you". The autobots leader replied. Ratchet letting out a large sigh nodded to his teammate and crossed his arms over his chest. As much as Ratchet didn't want to admit it he just felt like the medic to his team. I mean sure he was, but he wanted to do more for his team especially Optimus. He could do so much more and he wanted to do more. If he was just given the chance to then maybe just maybe he could prove to his team that he was of greater use then just the medical expert. However Optimus would try to explain to him that he was of much more use to them. He would go on about how he was the one good at fixing the ground bridge and good at locating energon caves, but that that didn't involve fighting.
Ratchet had spent so many eons in war fighting his way to survive. He in fact probably had more fighting experience then half his team, but if he ever admitted it Smokescreen would remind him that he was an old bot. Too worn out for battle and too worn out to get a good punch at a deception, but he was. Ratchet shook his helm and watched as the doors shut behind Optimus.
Optimus knew what he was looking for the moment Ratchet had picked up the dark energon signal. He was anxious to get the weapon in hand and destroy it. That was what had to happen. The weapon must be destroyed. It had to be or Megatron would rip apart Jasper and that was something Optimus could not allow to happen. Megatron's tyranny must be put to an end. And he was the only one who could stop the deception leader.
Nearing the last case of weapons the Primes optics focused on a large medal rod as tall as him. He grabbed it with both hands and pulled it away from its hold on the wall. Then he placed it on his back and stormed out of the room. As he turned the corner the sounding of an alarm went off. Optimus knew something had gone wrong, but what?! As he met back up with his team he realized what had happened. Ratchet was gone and something must have happened to him. Optimus looked at his team and they all readied their guns. This was now a rescue mission. They had to find Ratchet. Especially Optimus. It was his job to protect his medic and yet that was the one thing that he didn't do right.
"Autobots split up and find Ratchet. That is our mission now". Optimus ordered. The team nodded and broke off. Finding the medic had become a life or death situation now. Optimus nearing the cockpit of the warship noticed a trail of energon leading his to the next weapons room. Teeth bared underneath his battle mask he followed the trail to the room and gasped as he found what he was looking for. Ratchet lay bleeding out on the ground of the warship. Claw marks filled in with the blue liquid covered his chest. Kneeling down to his medic he put his hand on his medics chest and slid him over to nearest wall.
"Ratchet can you hear me?" The Prime asked the hurt bot. No reply. Fear and worry filled his neutral processor. Please Ratchet hang on. Will get you to safety. Optimus felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see Bee and the other two bots. Arcee covered her mouth and her optics grew heavy with worry. Bumblebee grabbed Ratchet and helped him into Optimus arms. The big bot had to steady himself. Ratchet was going to make it, for his sake he hoped so.
Back at base Ratchet was laying down in the medic bay resting. He had gotten the proper treatment that he needed and was stable for the time being, but Optimus however wasn't doing as well. From the time he had sat Ratchet down to the time he had gotten the energon he had needed Optimus had been walking back and forth across the base floor. The bots had never seen him this worried about anything. In fact they had never seen him this worried about Ratchet or anybot for that matter.
"Optimus". Arcee said breaking his walking pattern. The Prime looked down at the small female bot. Fist still clenched. "Ratchet will be alright". She reassured him. The prime nervously tried to smile, but he was not doing a very good job of it.
"Thank you Arcee for your admiration".
Bulkhead put a hand on Optimus shoulder. "Besides Ratchets a tough bot. He'll pull though".
Bumblebee smiled and shook his helm in agreement to the larger wrecker bot next to him.
"Autobots you have children to pick up. I must remain here and care for Ratchet". All the bots nodded in agreement. Not wanting to piss off the Prime. The three transformed and exited out the main hanger. Optimus sighing he placed his hands on the ground bridge controls and tried to type away, but his hands wouldn't move. What was wrong with him? Why couldn't he do his duties and finish decoding coordinates for ancient autobot relics? He wasn't sick or tired so why? Optimus moved his hands off the keypad. He knew the reason why. It wasn't because of him needing to recharge. It was because he didn't think straight. His feelings for Ratchet were getting the best of him and he needed to stop. He was a Prime and this kind of behavior was not allowed. He had to keep his emotions in check, but it was not working. All that filled his mind was if Ratchet was going to survive or not. He needed him too. He was the love of his life and a life without him seemed unbearable. He couldn't imagine waking up in the morning and not seeing his medics face. Not being able to hold his hand or kiss his lips. Shaking his helm the leader stepped away from the controls and walked over to the medic laying down on the medic bay. He then laid his hand on the medics chest and sat down next to him. He wouldn't leave his side. Not for anything. His medic was his top priority. He wanted to be the first one to see him open his optics. Whenever he did.
Hours passed them by and still Ratchet stayed perfectly still. Optimus needed to recharge, but he couldn't bare to leave Ratchet alone. He had sent the others orders to spend the day with their human partners. He didn't want his team to see him so vulnerable. He had never shown so much emotion before in front of anyone, but Ratchet. Around Ratchet he felt like he could be more open about his inner feelings and struggles. He didn't have to hide his true feelings when he was near him. Letting out a sigh Optimus laid his helm down on the medics chest and closed his optics. A short while later a voice called out his name. Optimus lifted his helm up and looked at the awake Ratchet. Smiling at him Optimus let out a sigh of relief.
"Optimus...". Ratchet whispered as he tired to gather his strength. "What happened?"
"You were....". His words escaped him. He didn't know how to tell the medic what had happened after he couldn't bare to see that image again.
"You were injured badly old friend. You lost quite a lot of energon I'm afraid". Optimus finally got out. The medic laid his helm back down.
"I just wanted to help the team out..."
"Ratchet you do help us out. Without you we would be rusting in our graves. We need you Ratchet. I need you, old friend". Optimus interrupted his lover. The medic sighed and tried to sit up. Optimus pushed Ratchet onto him. Letting the medic rest his weight on him instead of himself.
"I'm sorry Optimus. I just wanted to help find Megatron's weapon".
Optimus kissed the medics cheek. "There's no need to apologize old friend".
"But I made you worry. Primes aren't supposed to let their emotions cloud their task at hand and that's exactly what I did". Ratchet shouted standing up. As Ratchets legs gave way Optimus reached out and steadied the medic.
"Easy Ratchet. You are still not at full power. You should continue to rest". Ratchet nodded his helm not wanting to worry the Prime again. As Optimus laid the medic down Ratchet reached up and kissed his lips. Pulling away Optimus kissed him again. He didn't want to let go, but he had to.
"Will you..stay here until I wake up?" Ratchet asked the autobot leader hovering over him.
Optimus smiled and gave a slight nod. "Of course, old friend".