Ratchet x Optimus OneShots

First Time We Met

Ratchet walked down an alley, using it as a shortcut to his way home. He was behind the Hall of Iacon, and bumped into a mech carrying datapads, which flew out of his servos and went all over the place.

'Primus! I am so sorry!' Ratchet ran over to help the poor mech. 'No, it's ok..it was gonna happen sooner or later...' The mech said, looking up. Ratchet offered him his servo, the red and blue mech took it. 'Thanks, my name's Orion Pax..' He introduced himself. 'I'm an archivist here..' He pointed at the building.

Ratchet gave a small smile. 'I'm Ratchet, a medic in training..'. Orion grinned. 'It's nice to meet you Ratchet..'

'Likewise'

The two picked up the datapads, their servos touching at one point. When the job was done, Orion put them in a little storage unit. 'Hey Ratchet, I was just wondering, if you're not busy, do want to go down to the bar with me? I'm meeting some friends after work and they're always open for new friends in the group...'

Ratchet looked at Orion, the mech just seemed so sweet and genuine that the young medic couldn't refuse. 'Why not' He said with a shrug, 'I was just heading home anyway, I've got nothing on.'

Orion gave a happy nod and briefly went inside to say goodbye to Alpha Trion. After that, the two were off. 'Hopefully you'll like my friends..' Orion said cheerfully as they walked down the street , and went into a bar.

When they were inside they were immediately spotted by a big grey, gladiator and a smaller pink femme. 'Pax!' The pink femme called, signalling him to come over, nearly spilling over her drink of Energon.

'So glad you could make it!' She said as they walked over, before looking at Ratchet. 'So, who's the Conjunx?' She asked. Orion and Ratchet gave each other awkward glances. 'He's not my Conjunx Elita...he's a new friend!' Orion replied. Elita laughed. 'I'm only teasing ya..'

'Right, Ratchet, the grey bot is Megatronus, he's nicer then he really looks, so don't be scared..' Orion said, pointing at the gladiator. 'Pleased to meet you' Ratchet said , shaking his servo. 'Likewise' Megatronus replied. 'And this is Elita One..' Orion said, gesturing towards the femme. She smiled. 'I used to be known as Aerial, but changed it' She explained while shaking Ratchet's servo. ' "Elita One" just sounds more impressive'

Ratchet nodded before sitting down with the group. Megatronus started the conversation. 'So Ratchet, I'm a gladiator, what's your occupation?' He asked. 'I'm a medic, well, a medic in training to be exact' Ratchet replied . Megatronus nodded. 'That's interesting'

'You already know I'm an archivist' Orion said and Ratchet let out a small laugh before turning to Elita. 'I'm training to be a soldier' The femme replied. Ratchet nodded, before turning back to Orion. 'Oh, I also write speeches for Megatronus, he's a bit of a political figure' Orion explained. 'That's quite impressive..' Ratchet said, turning to Megatronus. 'Well, the further up the ranks you ascend in society, the more inequality you see..' Megatronus replied, looking at his Energon cube

'True, true' Ratchet said, Orion got them both some of the high grade Energon . 'So, What are you guys doing after this..?' Orion asked them all. 'I've got a match after this' Megatronus said. 'Good luck for that' Ratchet replied. Megatronus smirked. 'Thanks, but I don't really need it'

'I'm meeting up with Chromia after this' Elita said. Orion turned to Ratchet. 'What about you?'

'I'll just head home' Ratchet replied. 'Alone? Do you want me to work you home?' Orion offered, ignoring the "Smooth one Pax" comment from Elita. 'S..sure' Ratchet was caught a little of guard.

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After a few hours of drinking and friendly banter, Elita and Megatronus left to do their thing. Orion and Ratchet exited the bar and starting walking down the street together.

'I like your friends' Ratchet said, hoping that there wouldn't be awkward silence. Orion smiled. 'That's great! They're both really good bots..though ignore Elita's teasing, she likes stirring us up' Orion said. Ratchet chuckled.

'Yeah, I don't really have any bot to talk to at the training centre, every bot is just so wrapped up in passing their exams..'

Orion just looked at Ratchet. 'Well you've got me now, and I'm sure Elita and Megatronus won't mind you joining our group'

Ratchet smiled again. 'Thanks Orion..'

They soon approached Ratchet's home. 'Well, thanks for walking me home' Ratchet turned towards the archivist. 'Any time!' Orion cheerfully said.

Ratchet considered walking through the door and watching Orion leave, but instead put his servo on Orion's shoulder. 'Hey, it's pretty late, so, want to stay over for the night?' He offered

Orion contemplated this. 'Sure, it's not to far away from work'.

'Then come in'