A/N: heeheheh here's a fatherly OP because I can! By the way, this was requested by @KaitlynGlovick ! I hope you like it XD
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"M-Mama? P-Papa...?" I called out, wandering around the cold streets of Jasper, Nevada. My feet are hurting and my tummy is making weird noises. Mommy told to stay put while she and Daddy went to go get some stuff.
That was a few hours ago.
I was waiting by the bench at the park for them but the sun had already gone down, yet there were still no signs of my parents returning. Thus, I decided that maybe I should go find them instead. Unfortunately, I don't know my way around here and I got lost in the woods, straying even further from the park.
"H-Hello...? C-Can someone help me p-please...?" I called out, hugging myself to conserve some heat as I trudged bare-footed on the muddy grounds. I took a wrong step and tumbled down a hill, spraining my ankles.
"A-AHH!" I cried, holding my left ankle in pain. Tears started to pool in my eyes as I looked around the massive trees before me. Sniffling, I started to bawl.
I want to go home!
"Mommy...where are you...? Dadddy...take me home..." I sobbed, rubbing my faces with my dirtied hands. There was a rustle in the woods, effectively hushing my cries. I suddenly went fearful of my surroundings, afraid of the encountering wolves. It is night after all.
There was a loud crunch before a massive figure stood in front of me. Its eyes were glowing bright blue and had his head looking down at my small figure.
I screamed.
The huge bot backed away, slowly crouching down to my level. I tried to move away but it hurts too much. Sniffling, I shielded my face with my hands, hoping the monster would leave me alone.
"Little one..." it spoke. The monster's large hands slowly came down and I winced, bracing for the impact. It gently nudges me, using its huge fingers to touch my cheeks. I went silent, not knowing what was going on.
"Where are your parental units, little sparkling?" it asked, eyes gazing softly towards me. The big ...robot was now lying flat on the ground, not making move to attack me as it- he talked to me.
"Parental units...? M-Mommy?" I glanced hopefully towards the big bot. Does he know where my family is? No wait- he asked where they are, so he doesn't know either...
Sniffling, I choked back a sob and told the big mech my story.
"(Y/N) is lost. Mama and Papa went to get some stuff, they told (Y/N) to wait at the p-park...they hadn't come back since then...(Y/N) wanted to find Mama and Papa, but (Y/N) got lost instead..." I cried, rubbing my eyes again. "It's getting cold and dark. (Y/N) don't like being out alone... (Y/N) is scared..." I said, glancing sadly towards the giant bot. He went quiet before drawing closer.
"May I?" he asked. I looked down on his waiting palms and slowly crawled towards it. I tried to make myself as comfortable as I could in his hands. He slowly raised me up to his eye level. Looking closely, I saw a tint of blue and red colour on his body...and they were metal-ish.
"I'll take you in for now, alright? Your body temperature is getting too low, I fear you might not make it out here." He said, once again patting my cheeks with his black fingers. I nudged back, accepting his warm touch.
Shivering, I scooted closer to his fingers but I yelped when I moved wrongly. Flares of pain shot up from my legs and I whimpered, looking at the injured ankle with teary eyes. The large bot notices this and spoke again, concerned of my well-beings.
He's so nice...
"You are...injured. I will provide medical assistance for you back at base, little one." he said. I looked at him, mouth wide as I softly spoke.
"W-What's your name?" I asked. He smiled and gave me a nod of assurance.
"Optimus Prime. But you can call me Optimus, little (Y/N)." he chuckled, caressing my hair before looking around. Seeing that no one was here beside the both of us, Optimus raised his fingers to his...ear and called for a ground-g-grounde-
...What's a groundbridge?
Before I could ask the mech, a green portal swirled to life in front of us. I got scared, whimpering into his hands. It was loud and bright; I don't like it.
"Fear not, little one. You'll be safe, it won't harm you." he said, holding me close to his chest. I nodded, closing my eyes tightly. Optimus and I went through the bridge and I felt a strange tickle going through my body.
It felt weird.
Slowly opening my eyes, I realised that we were at a large...place. Multiple large computer and various modern technologies littered around the area. There were a few humans and more bots like this big guy carrying me!
Oh no, is this a lab? Am I going to be experimented?!
Sensing my distress, Optimus covered me from the other bots' sight, whispering quietly to me.
"It's okay, you are safe here. None of us will hurt you, I promise." He said. Somehow, I felt the mech before me was very trust-worthy and I believed him, smiling a little and gave him a nod.
Walking towards the computer, Optimus spoke up.
"Ratchet, I require medical assistance." He said, still covering my body. I peeked out from his fingers to see a large orange and white mech raising an eyebrow at him.
"You're hurt?" he asked. He sounded grumpy...oh no. Please don't be mad at (Y/N), (Y/N) can take the pain...
Ratchet saw my tiny face popping out of Optimus's thumb and gasped, making me immediately go back inside, far away from his sight. Optimus slowly uncovers his hands and I cowered, hiding my face with Optimus's thumb and pulled it closer, feeling a tad bit safer near him. The robot saw my injured legs and gasped again, demanding Optimus to set me down.
"N-N-No...don't go..." I whimpered, tears once again threatening to spill. Optimus's eyes widened and he bent down, gently touching me with his fingers to calm me down.
"I'm not going anywhere, little one. Ratchet is my friend and a medic, he will help you." he said, gesturing to the grumpy bot. Ratchet gave me a small nod, reaching out before he turned human. I looked up in awe as the once-massive robot turned into a doctor. He carefully walked over to my side and checked on me.
"Hello, little one. I won't hurt you, so let me see your wounds, alright?" he said, taking out some cotton swabs. I gulped but nodded, having faith in the doctor's words.
Mommy said that all doctors are bad besides her workplace, but he seemed nice...just grumpy. Maybe he needs a hug?
Silently, I watched as he treated my wounds. I hissed and whimpered occasionally, but I tried my best to stay still. After he was done treating me, Ratchet gave me a small candy.
"Here, good job on being brave." He said, ruffling my hair. I smiled and hugged his neck. Ratchet went rigid, not daring to move.
"Thank you, Ratchet..." I said, beaming at him. Ratchet sputtered, blushing a little.
"Y-You're welcome..." he said, softening his gaze. Standing up, the doctor vanished and his massive robot body came back online. Staring down at me, Ratchet gave me a wink and a smile, poking my cheeks with fascination.
"HOLY SHIT! RATCHET WINKED AND SMILED!" an older human girl spoke up, leaning against the railing. The older teen boy beside her smacked her head, chiding at the pig-tailed girl.
"Miko, language! The kid can hear you!" he hissed, giving her a look of disapproval. A smaller boy came towards me, dropping to my side and smiled.
"Hello. I'm Raf, what's your name?" he introduced himself. I gave the boy a weak smile and waved.
"H-Hi...Me (Y/N). (Y/N) is...six years old, turning seven soon." I said. Raf laughed, pinching my cheeks lightly.
"You're adorable. Where's your parents, little one?" he asked. My smile faltered and I looked down. Jack and Miko came over, realising the atmosphere changed.
"Mama and Papa...(Y/N) can't find them..." I sniffled, gripping onto my dirtied clothes. Jack furrowed his eyes, not liking what he heard. Sighing, the big boy carried me up safely, resting me on his hips.
"There, there. We'll find them tomorrow, alright?" he said, bopping my nose. I smiled, hugging his neck. Miko huffed, wanting to carry me too.
"Hey! I want (Y/N) too!" she said, taking over. I giggled, gently taking her hair.
"You got nice hair. (Y/N) likes!" I beamed, snuggling into her neck.
"Kawaii~" she squealed, hugging me tight. A large bot came over and bent down, looking at me carefully.
"A smaller human...hello, the name's Arcee." It-she said, waving her slender hands. I waved back, smiling.
The team looked nice and cosy, they are good people!
"Hewo, me (Y/N). Arcee is very pretty!" I said, limping towards the femme robot. She saw I was having trouble walking and picked me up immediately, choosing to sit down and cradle me in her arms.
"Primus, how long has it been since I've last seen a sparkling? Absolutely adorable!" She sighed in delight, brushing my hair out of my face. A yellow and black bot came behind her, peeking at me with fascination.
:- She's so cute...and smaller than Raf! Such tiny being... Primus, my spark can't handle this, she's too cute! -: he said, buzzing and made some hand gesture. I blushed, hiding in Arcee's hands.
"T-Thank you...you're amazing too..." I said, replying his compliments. The whole room went quiet, making me tilt my head in confusion.
'What's wrong? (Y/N) said something wrong?" I asked, looking around. Ratchet dropped his datapad while Optimus accidentally crushed the Energon cube in his servo, applying too much force when he saw how cute the gesture was.
You were practically a walking cuteness threat!
"C-Cute!" A large green bot spoke, covering his eyes as he blushed. Miko was squealing along with him while Jack and Raf blushed, clutching their chest and unable to handle the cuteness before them.
Arcee chuckled, picking me up higher and smiled, eyes twinkling with adoration.
"No sweety, we're just surprise-"
:-SHE CAN UNDERSTAND ME!!-: the earlier bot beeped, burying his face in his hands as he continued his excessive beeping and whirling.
:- BY THE ALLSPARK! HOW IN- OH MY PRIMUS SHE'S SOOO CUTEE AAAAAAAHHHH!!-:
"Bumblebee, calm down! You're scaring the little girl!" Ratchet snapped, walking over and took me from Arcee's grasp. The lady bot whined, not wanting to separate from (Y/N).
"H-Hey! I'm not done with her yet!" she huffed, glaring at the doctor. I waved back at her, giving a small smile before returning the same gesture to the beeping mech, Bumblebee. Turning towards Ratchet, I spoke up.
"Where are we going?" I asked, sucking my thumb. Ratchet gently pried away my hands, caressing my hair as he spoke kindly.
"No sucking, sweetspark. Now, meet Agent Fowler." He said, dropping me down safely in front of an adult. The man gave me a look before scowling, successfully making me run back to the medic.
I'll take Ratchet over the scary man any day!
"Agent Fowler, be nice." Optimus said, glancing sternly at the liaison. Agent Fowler's scowl deepened and spoke up, shouting at them. By the side-lines, another car came about and a lady stepped out.
"What is the meaning of this? Are we having a grand opening to a day-care centre!? Why in Merlin's beard name are you taking in A GODDAMN CHILD!?" He growled. I gasped and spoke up, tears dripping from my faces as I tried to explain.
"D-Don't get mad at Optimus! (Y/N) was...lost. (Y/N)'s parents went missing, (Y/N) went to find them..." I sobbed, gripping the edge of my shirt. The lady came forward and pushed the guy away, glaring at him before bending down to pick me up.
"H-Hey sweety...it's okay... don't listen to him, he's a big meany." She said, rocking me in her arms. I was still crying, sniffling quietly in her arms. Agent Fowler wasn't having it better. The whole team was giving him a cold glare, silently forcing the man to apologise to you. Sighing, the man came over, scratching his neck and spoke in an even tone this time.
"H-Hey uh, s-sorry kid. Didn't mean to scare you there..." he said, messing my hair. I stopped crying and gave him a meek nod, burying my face in the kind lady's embrace. Optimus came forward, activating his holoform to pick the scared child up.
The Prime was still a little pissed at Agent Fowler for raising his voice.
"I've found (Y/N) in the woods, battered and injured. It seems that her parents have...misplaced her. We will...return her tomorrow." He said, though his tone was clearly unwilling. Agent Fowler nodded, looking back at the kid.
"Hey kid, what's your full name?" he asked. I pondered for a moment before replying.
"(Y/N) is...(Y/N) Bishop. Papa said to-to take me back to the p-place called M-Meo- Me- MECHS if I ever I got lost." I said, remembering dad's words.
He was so strict and stern, always scolding me for being a cry baby. Mommy wasn't nice either, slapping my face to get me stop crying. They were always so busy with the military, maybe that's why they are scary...
Once again, the whole base went silent, so silent that the sound of a pin drop could be heard loud and clear. The team's blood boiled with anger at the thought of the leader of MECHS abandoning their child, truly a team of vile creatures.
Frowning, Agent Fowler was about to suggest sending her to the adoption centre when Optimus spoke up.
"Agent Fowler, I would like to request that (Y/N) stays with us, no matter the cost. We will take care of her." He said, hugging the girl firm. He gave the liaison a stern gaze, as if daring the man to challenge his decision. Agent Fowler sputtered, not believing the Prime's words.
"B-But-"
"I'm well aware that I'm not human. But, we do have the kids, Miss June...and you to guide and nurture (Y/N). I wish to be (Y/N)'s sire and that's final. I cannot bear to know that you will be sending her off to the orphanage, to let the little one fend for her own." Optimus said, striking down the liaison's earlier thought. Sighing, Agent Fowler rubbed his face tiredly, taking a look at the small figure holding tightly onto Optimus's neck.
"P-Please? (Y/N) promises to be good." I said, gripping onto Optimus's collar.
"U-Ugh! Fine! God, she's so cute! I swear, you lots are in for this one!" he said, picking his phone up to make a call. Team Prime cheered, all the bots activating their holoforms and rushed towards you and Optimus. Looking towards the man holding you, you smiled and kissed his cheeks, beaming brightly.
"Thank you, daddy!"
...Optimus stopped functioning for the moment, his processors unable to comprehend the cuteness of yours. Arcee took you over while Ratchet struggled to get Optimus back online, slapping his face to wake him up. Smirking down at you, Arcee chuckled.
"Oh boy, you're so going to be the death of us, little (Y/N)."