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The bitlet tapped on Megatron's chassis while he worked. Their hab suite was silent for once, everyone was busy with their tasks. They were close to arriving on Cybertron and Optimus was worried which was why Soundwave took him on a date to relax him.
The bitlet still did not have a name yet but Megatron decided they definitely fit in this family. Barely a month old and they were filled with mischief. Their coloring had started to show as well, a darker blue and red highlights. They were a truck, like their carrier, but smaller in stature. Ratchet said they were perfectly healthy so Megatron didn't worry about that.
They chirped, tiny hands tapping away on his chassis.
"You should be sleeping." He said, dismissing the report about materials for the science labs. They had stocked what was needed but energon was a priority. Shockwave had reported about the lack of resources on planet, and it would take effort to bring it back to life.
The bitlet slapped at his face to get his attention. "Yes?" They patted his chassis instantly. He smiled. "A bit cold are you?" He grabbed extra blankets, those the twins had admittedly probably stolen but he what's done is done, the blankets were cute with animals on it.
He glanced at his hud when he saw the notification. His sparkling was connected to him via a sire bond and he vented deeply. The ultimate trust his bitlet gave him.. oh, he loved them dearly, just like all of his sparklings.
He decided to recharge, knowing the next days would be full schedule.
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Optimus and Soundwave arrived late back to their hab. They found Megatron asleep in a pile of sparklings and Optimus smiled at the sight. And there his bitlet was, having felt the connection. There was nowhere else where they'd be as safe, he thought.
He and Soundwave joined in bed, cuddling into the pile. It was warm and comfortable.
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Soundwave woke up before everyone else and went to prepare breakfast. It wasn't long before Megatron joined him and handed the bitlet.
"Instead of asking to be let out they bit me." He said, voice groggy with sleep. He went back to bed and promptly fell back asleep, holding onto Optimus.
"A little fussy, are you." Soundwave whispered to them. They yawned, snuggling to his chassis. He was used to working with only one arm thankfully.
Eventually, each of his sparklings joined him at the table, taking their rations with happy thank you's. Soundwave smiled under his mask.
"So is Oppy junior gonna talk soon?" Rumble asked. "They look so small though."
"Still a bitlet." Soundwave replied. "Want to hold them?"
Rumble's visor lit up. He sat properly in his seat and Soundwave gently moved the sparkling in his arms. They chirped, looking at Rumble. He smiled. "Hi little one. You got a bunch of siblings if anyone is messin' with you."
They chirped. They reached up and- Soundwave chuckled as the bitlet stole Rumble's visor.
"Hey wait I can't see slag- shit- i mean-"
"Just shut up at this point." Laserbeak cackled.
Soundwave sighed. "Please refrain from such language." He took the bitlet and handed the visor to Rumble. "Can you wake-"
The twins pushed past each other, running toward the bedroom. Soundwave shook his head, smiling. Good start of the day if any. Breakfast then back to work, there was a lot to do.