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It was late, Starscream laid awake in his berth that he shared with his mate. He couldn't quite explain it. He felt heavy and tired for the past few solar cycles.
‘Maybe I'm just coming down with something’ he said to himself. He shifted to lay on his side. The movement made his tanks turn. He let out a groan. He felt gross, like he was going to purge his tank with anymore movement. Skyfire shifted a bit and buried his face into the back of Star's neck inhaling his scent. Star patted his mate's arm that was wrapped around his waist in a gentle manner.
‘Just try and recharge. It would help’ he told himself. Just as he began to drift away into the world of dreams his optics shot online. He was going to vomit. He quickly got out of bed and ran for the washracks. We woke Skyfire in his mad dash to the waste chute. He was on his knees with his helm over the rim of the chute emptying the contents from within his tank. As his entire dinner from the night prior was dumped into the waste chute, Skyfire kneeled down and rubbed soft circles on his back.
“Do you want some med grade to settle your tank?” Skyfire asked grabbing a cloth and gently wiping Star's mouth. All Starscream could do was nod as he sat back on his aft. Skyfire smiled and stood to fetch some med grade from the kitchen.
‘I should probably go see a medic tomorrow’ Star thought as he rubbed at his chest where his spark rested. It almost seemed heavy and it stung in a weird way. He's definitely going to go check with the doc tomorrow. Skyfire returned with a small cube of med grade.
“Here you are my Star,” he says as Star takes the small cube. Star thanked him and started to drink its contents. Skyfire sat next to him waiting till Star had finished. Once done, Skyfire sets the cube by the sink and carried his mate to bed. Starscream quickly fell asleep to his mate gently soothing his wings. He'll figure out what's going on in the morning.
.:The Next Morning:.
Starscream follows his mate to the balcony door. Skyfire finishing the rest of his morning fuel and handing it to Starscream.“Okay, I'm off. I love you” he says as he kisses his Star cupping his cheek.
“Love you too. Have a good day” Starscream calls as he watched his mate fly away. Starscream sighs and places the empty cube in the sink. ‘I should head to the doctor's office’ he said to himself as he turned to leave his shared domicile.
On the way to his checkup, he felt his nausea come back. Once he landed he sat down on a bench for a moment to let the world stop spinning. ‘I'm definitely coming down with something’ he thought as he got up and continued to the clinic. He was signed in and waited a short time before he was taken to a room.
“Hook will be here shortly,” said the femme nurse as she closed the door. Star sat on the medical berth and looked around at the many tools. He was messing with his fingers when hook stepped in.
“Hello there Screamer. What brings you?” He asked as he started to check Starscream's basic functions. “Well, I've had some nausea the past few cycles. Sometimes the waves are strong enough to make me purge my tanks. Last night for example.” He said as Hook jotted down notes on his datapad. “Okay, any other symptoms?” He asked looking up. Star nodded and rubbed at his spark. “Yes. My spark feels heavy and so does my entire frame. My spark also seems to sting every now and then” he says as hook finished his notes with a nod.
“Have you interfaced within the last few cycles?” The medic asked and Star felt his cheek plates warm. Star simply crossed his arms and glared. It shouldn't matter if they had made love a few times that week, sometimes going several rounds. It was entirely beside the point!
Hook stood staring at him with an unimpressed look. “Starscream. I'm asking because it may have some relevance to your condition.”
At that Starscream dropped his arms. Hook continued. “So, are you going to answer my question?”
“Yes,” Starscream huffed.
"So you have?" Hook asked getting a quick nod from Starscream. “Have you two spark merged during interface?” He asked pulling out a scanner from a drawer. “Yes,” hook nodded and booted up the scanner.
“Lay back on the berth please. This will only take a moment” he said as he scanned Starscream's frame. The small machine beeped and he nodded to himself. With his information gathered he left the room and left the Seeker to wait.
The wait took a few klicks but Hook finally returned. “Well, I have the answer to your problem,” he said as Star readied himself for the diagnosis. “Congrats Screamer, you're carrying” was what Star heard. “You are about two megacycles along. I'll take good care of you. Here is a print of your spark scan” the medic handed the seeker a black and white photo. The medic pointed out how the larger white circle is his spark and the smaller circle was the new spark orbiting its carrier.
The trip home was a blur. He didn't even remember getting home. He looked around and noticed that there was one more cybertronian that was going to be living with them soon. He sighed and placed a hand on his chest. A smile tugged at his lips. ‘Skyfire is going to be so happy. I should surprise him.’ He thought as he found a small box to place said surprise in. ‘He's going to be so excited’
.:A Few Megacycles later:.
Starscream was sitting on the couch watching the holovid when he heard Skyfire land outside on the balcony. He stood and walked over to the counter where the small box was. Skyfire entered. “Starscream I'm home!” He said as he noticed his mate standing by the counter. “Welcome home Sky,” he said as Skyfire kissed him and wrapped his arms around Stars waist.
“I have a surprise for you!” Starscream chuckled as Skyfire kissed his neck. “Oh?” He had noticed the box on the counter. “Go ahead. Open it. Oh, and read the card out loud” Starscream said as he stood next to Skyfire. Sky smiled and took off the lid. Inside the first thing was laying on top of some tissues.
The cover read ‘Hello there’
Skyfire opened the card and began to read aloud
‘Dear Skyfire,
You don't know it yet, but I will change your life forever. You haven't met me yet and you won't for a few more Deca-Cycles but just know that I already love you and I'm sure you will love me too. I am excited to see you sire.’
Skyfire stopped and thought for a second. “Keep reading” Star nagged as he held onto Sky's arm.
‘Carrier couldn't hold his happiness when I appeared. I hope I make you two even happier than you were before.’
Skyfire's optics began to water with coolant as he realized what the card was saying.
‘I hope to see you soon sire! I love you already and carrier Hope's you love me too’
Once he finished Skyfire had begun to cry. His spark swelled. He was going to be a sire. This was everything he's ever wanted. A family. “There is something else in the box,” Starscream says with his own coolant tears in his optics. Skyfire goes back to the box and takes out the tissues. At the bottom lays the spark scan of Starscream. Skyfire wipes his optics with his free hand as he observes the small circle labeled ‘new spark’. He set the photo down and hugged his mate tightly. They kissed him passionately as tears of joy streamed down their cheeks.
“Primus I love you Star!” Skyfire whispered as he held onto the love of his life. Star hugged him back. “I love you too Sky. We need to start picking sparkling names” he laughed. They both stayed in the embrace for a long while before retiring to their room to snuggle. They were going to become parents. Neither could believe this was real. This was just beginning.