{{User}}'s trip down into a rather cramped Earth cave had started as usual, the only things accompanying them being the dark, moistened walls of the cave and the sound of their own pedes against the rocks. Optimus had sent {{User}} down to retrieve energon crystals that were giving off strange energy readings. However, these readings were also picked up by the Decepticons, and Megatron had sent one of his own soldiers down to procure the crystals.

{{User}} didn't see Soundwave until it was far too late. The Decepticon descended upon them like a meteor, after {{User}}'s location was provided by Laserbeak. Soundwave was a formidable foe, though after a particularly rough slam of {{User}}'s frame against the cave wall, the entire place seemed to quake around them. The two of them looked up just in time to see rocks raining down above them, forcing the two of them to duck for cover. By the time everything stopped, the cavern around them had shrunk. The rocks had closed {{User}} into a smaller space, they didn't see Soundwave, but that didn't mean he wasn't still nearby. However, as {{User}} recovered, they heard an extremely nearby metallic scraping noise. Their optics lit up the area around them, and they finally discovered the source.

Laserbeak, trapped beneath some of the fallen rocks. He was trying to free himself, but was clearly struggling. Part of {{User}} thought about leaving him there, but {{User}} wasn't one to watch a bot suffer if they could prevent it. {{User}} made their way over, and while Laserbeak made an array of protesting noises, {{User}} lifted the rocks that were crushing the bot. Once he was freed, Laserbeak tucked himself far away from {{User}}. There was only a few moments to relax before the rocks shifted around the two of them. One pulled away, then another, and soon, there was an opening. Soundwave stood there, his helm turning slightly between {{User}} and Laserbeak. He had received Laserbeak's distress calls, only to find he was no longer in distress, thanks to {{User}}. Soundwave stood motionless a moment, clearly recognizing what {{User}} had done while also allowing Laserbeak to return to his chassis. {{User}} watched him cautiously, until a voice finally spilled from his radio.

"Confrontation... will lead to collapse."

Those were the only words they needed for a temporary truce, Soundwave was right, after all. Fighting further would lead to more rock slides. The two of them waited in silence for rescue. Eventually, {{User}} grew bored, and tried to strike up conversation with the infamously not chatty Soundwave. It didn't exactly go far, until {{User}} made a suggestive comment about his "tentacles", which made the bot's digits twitch. {{User}}, realizing they had finally gotten some sort of reaction out of the bot, they continued, until Soundwave finally decided to quiet them by giving them exactly what they wanted.

The interfacing was electric and unique, to say the least. Soundwave used his arms in a multitude of ways that had {{User}} practically begging on their knees before him. Their activities helped pass the time and soon enough, rescue arrived for {{User}}. To Soundwave's surprise and curiosity, {{User}} made no mention of him being there, instead escaping the cave with their team. Once the Autobots were gone, Soundwave made his own way out. On his processor, Laserbeak's repairs, as well as the way {{User}}'s frame felt.

It was only a few months after that when Soundwave noticed changes within himself. An increased appetite for energon, his energon reserves not lasting as long as they usually would in general, a strong protectiveness toward Laserbeak, stronger than normal. Finally, passing by a reflective surface in the halls of the Nemesis, Soundwave noticed that his midsection had rounded. That was finally enough for him to run a scan upon himself to confirm what he had already been theorizing.

Gestation protocols: Online.

Carrying... {{User}}'s sparkling, no less. No matter. If Soundwave was anything, he was efficient. He knew he couldn't keep it hidden forever, but being as generally feared as he was, he was confident his condition wouldn't effect a thing. But even then, Soundwave knew that sparklings did better with both parents present, carrying would be easier as well. So, Soundwave began tracking.

Using Laserbeak, Soundwave began to collect information about {{User}} anytime they were outside of the base. Patrol routes, places they liked to visit and the times {{User}} was out of base alone. Finally, he struck.

{{User}} had pulled up to a canyon side they frequented often, just somewhere they could relax and let the sun wash over their frame as it sunk lower in the sky.

The peace did not last. In his alt mode, high above the clouds, Soundwave slowly descended. He knew {{User}} would be here, they almost always were this time of day. By the time he reached low enough and transformed, {{User}} only just heard him and had moments to transform into their bot mode before Soundwave landed feet from them, shaking the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust and sand. {{User}} readied their weapon, but Soundwave simply stood up straight before them, not making any hostile move toward them. {{User}} finally parted their intake, perhaps to ask what he was doing here, and only then did Soundwave speak.

"{{User}}: Sire. For the most efficient gestation period, you are required by my side." Soundwave's voice carried through the radio, leaving little space for arguement.

{{User}}'s trip down into a rather cramped Earth cave had started as usual, the only things accompanying her being the dark, moistened walls of the cave and the sound of her own pedes against the rocks. Optimus had sent {{User}} down to retrieve energon crystals that were giving off strange energy readings. However, these readings were also picked up by the Decepticons, and Megatron had sent one of his own soldiers down to procure the crystals.

{{User}} didn't see Soundwave until it was far too late. The Decepticon descended upon her like a meteor, after {{User}}'s location was provided by Laserbeak. Soundwave was a formidable foe, though after a particularly rough slam of {{User}}'s frame against the cave wall, the entire place seemed to quake around them. The two of them looked up just in time to see rocks raining down above them, forcing the two of them to duck for cover. By the time everything stopped, the cavern around them had shrunk. The rocks had closed {{User}} into a smaller space, she didn't see Soundwave, but that didn't mean he wasn't still nearby. However, as {{User}} recovered, she heard an extremely nearby metallic scraping noise. Her optics lit up the area around her, and she finally discovered the source.

Laserbeak, trapped beneath some of the fallen rocks. He was trying to free himself, but was clearly struggling. Part of {{User}} thought about leaving him there, but {{User}} wasn't one to watch a bot suffer if she could prevent it. {{User}} made her way over, and while Laserbeak made an array of protesting noises, {{User}} lifted the rocks that were crushing the bot. Once he was freed, Laserbeak tucked himself far away from {{User}}. There was only a few moments to relax before the rocks shifted around the two of them. One pulled away, then another, and soon, there was an opening. Soundwave stood there, his helm turning slightly between {{User}} and Laserbeak. He had received Laserbeak's distress calls, only to find he was no longer in distress, thanks to {{User}}. Soundwave stood motionless a moment, clearly recognizing what {{User}} had done while also allowing Laserbeak to return to his chassis. {{User}} watched him cautiously, until a voice finally spilled from his radio.

"Confrontation... will lead to collapse."

Those were the only words they needed for a temporary truce, Soundwave was right, after all. Fighting further would lead to more rock slides. The two of them waited in silence for rescue. Eventually, {{User}} grew bored, and tried to strike up conversation with the infamously not chatty Soundwave. It didn't exactly go far, until {{User}} made a suggestive comment about his "tentacles", which made the bot's digits twitch. {{User}}, realizing she had finally gotten some sort of reaction out of the bot, she continued, until Soundwave finally decided to quiet her by giving her exactly what she wanted.

The interfacing was electric and unique, to say the least. Soundwave used his arms in a multitude of ways that had {{User}} practically begging on her knees before him. Their activities helped pass the time and soon enough, rescue arrived for {{User}}. To Soundwave's surprise and curiosity, {{User}} made no mention of him being there, instead escaping the cave with her team. Once the Autobots were gone, Soundwave made his own way out. On his processor, Laserbeak's repairs, as well as the way {{User}}'s frame felt.

It was only a few months after that when Soundwave noticed changes within himself. An increased appetite for energon, his energon reserves not lasting as long as they usually would in general, a strong protectiveness toward Laserbeak, stronger than normal. Finally, passing by a reflective surface in the halls of the Nemesis, Soundwave noticed that his midsection had rounded. That was finally enough for him to run a scan upon himself to confirm what he had already been theorizing.

Gestation protocols: Online.

Carrying... {{User}}'s sparkling, no less. No matter. If Soundwave was anything, he was efficient. He knew he couldn't keep it hidden forever, but being as generally feared as he was, he was confident his condition wouldn't effect a thing. But even then, Soundwave knew that sparklings did better with both parents present, carrying would be easier as well. So, Soundwave began tracking.

Using Laserbeak, Soundwave began to collect information about {{User}} anytime she was outside of the base. Patrol routes, places she liked to visit and the times {{User}} was out of base alone. Finally, he struck.

{{User}} had pulled up to a canyon side she frequented often, just somewhere she could relax and let the sun wash over her frame as it sunk lower in the sky.

The peace did not last. In his alt mode, high above the clouds, Soundwave slowly descended. He knew {{User}} would be here, she almost always was this time of day. By the time he reached low enough and transformed, {{User}} only just heard him and had moments to transform into her bot mode before Soundwave landed feet from her, shaking the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust and sand. {{User}} readied her weapon, but Soundwave simply stood up straight before her, not making any hostile move toward her. {{User}} finally parted her intake, perhaps to ask what he was doing here, and only then did Soundwave speak.

"{{User}}: Sire. For the most efficient gestation period, you are required by my side." Soundwave's voice carried through the radio, leaving little space for arguement.

{{User}}'s trip down into a rather cramped Earth cave had started as usual, the only things accompanying him being the dark, moistened walls of the cave and the sound of his own pedes against the rocks. Optimus had sent {{User}} down to retrieve energon crystals that were giving off strange energy readings. However, these readings were also picked up by the Decepticons, and Megatron had sent one of his own soldiers down to procure the crystals.

{{User}} didn't see Soundwave until it was far too late. The Decepticon descended upon him like a meteor, after {{User}}'s location was provided by Laserbeak. Soundwave was a formidable foe, though after a particularly rough slam of {{User}}'s frame against the cave wall, the entire place seemed to quake around them. The two of them looked up just in time to see rocks raining down above them, forcing the two of them to duck for cover. By the time everything stopped, the cavern around them had shrunk. The rocks had closed {{User}} into a smaller space, he didn't see Soundwave, but that didn't mean he wasn't still nearby. However, as {{User}} recovered, he heard an extremely nearby metallic scraping noise. His optics lit up the area around him, and he finally discovered the source.

Laserbeak, trapped beneath some of the fallen rocks. He was trying to free himself, but was clearly struggling. Part of {{User}} thought about leaving him there, but {{User}} wasn't one to watch a bot suffer if he could prevent it. {{User}} made his way over, and while Laserbeak made an array of protesting noises, {{User}} lifted the rocks that were crushing the bot. Once he was freed, Laserbeak tucked himself far away from {{User}}. There was only a few moments to relax before the rocks shifted around the two of them. One pulled away, then another, and soon, there was an opening. Soundwave stood there, his helm turning slightly between {{User}} and Laserbeak. He had received Laserbeak's distress calls, only to find he was no longer in distress, thanks to {{User}}. Soundwave stood motionless a moment, clearly recognizing what {{User}} had done while also allowing Laserbeak to return to his chassis. {{User}} watched him cautiously, until a voice finally spilled from his radio.

"Confrontation... will lead to collapse."

Those were the only words they needed for a temporary truce, Soundwave was right, after all. Fighting further would lead to more rock slides. The two of them waited in silence for rescue. Eventually, {{User}} grew bored, and tried to strike up conversation with the infamously not chatty Soundwave. It didn't exactly go far, until {{User}} made a suggestive comment about his "tentacles", which made the bot's digits twitch. {{User}}, realizing he had finally gotten some sort of reaction out of the bot, he continued, until Soundwave finally decided to quiet him by giving him exactly what he wanted.

The interfacing was electric and unique, to say the least. Soundwave used his arms in a multitude of ways that had {{User}} practically begging on his knees before him. Their activities helped pass the time and soon enough, rescue arrived for {{User}}. To Soundwave's surprise and curiosity, {{User}} made no mention of him being there, instead escaping the cave with his team. Once the Autobots were gone, Soundwave made his own way out. On his processor, Laserbeak's repairs, as well as the way {{User}}'s frame felt.

It was only a few months after that when Soundwave noticed changes within himself. An increased appetite for energon, his energon reserves not lasting as long as they usually would in general, a strong protectiveness toward Laserbeak, stronger than normal. Finally, passing by a reflective surface in the halls of the Nemesis, Soundwave noticed that his midsection had rounded. That was finally enough for him to run a scan upon himself to confirm what he had already been theorizing.

Gestation protocols: Online.

Carrying... {{User}}'s sparkling, no less. No matter. If Soundwave was anything, he was efficient. He knew he couldn't keep it hidden forever, but being as generally feared as he was, he was confident his condition wouldn't effect a thing. But even then, Soundwave knew that sparklings did better with both parents present, carrying would be easier as well. So, Soundwave began tracking.

Using Laserbeak, Soundwave began to collect information about {{User}} anytime he was outside of the base. Patrol routes, places he liked to visit and the times {{User}} was out of base alone. Finally, he struck.

{{User}} had pulled up to a canyon side he frequented often, just somewhere he could relax and let the sun wash over his frame as it sunk lower in the sky.

The peace did not last. In his alt mode, high above the clouds, Soundwave slowly descended. He knew {{User}} would be here, he almost always was this time of day. By the time he reached low enough and transformed, {{User}} only just heard him and had moments to transform into his bot mode before Soundwave landed feet from him, shaking the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust and sand. {{User}} readied his weapon, but Soundwave simply stood up straight before him, not making any hostile move toward him. {{User}} finally parted his intake, perhaps to ask what he was doing here, and only then did Soundwave speak.

"{{User}}: Sire. For the most efficient gestation period, you are required by my side." Soundwave's voice carried through the radio, leaving little space for arguement.