It's been a couple of days and the femmes haven't woken up yet. Bulkhead was with Wheeljack by Arcee's side, Predaking was with Thunderhoof by Metalsound's side, and Ultra Magnus and Shockwave were with Steeljaw by Strongarm's side. Everyone was hoping and praying they would wake up.

Steeljaw was sitting next to Strongarm with his helm laying on her chest, listening to her spark pulsing, wishing she would wake up when he suddenly felt a servo touch his face. He looked up and saw Strongarm awake and looking at him, "Strongarm, you're awake."

She smiled at him, "We made a promise, remember? I'm not leaving your side."

He smiled back at her, "Yes we did," he leaned in to hug and kiss her. Ultra Magnus let out a sigh of relief, glad his daughter was going to be alright.

"I never thought I would be happy for the recovery of an Autobot, but I am happy she is still alive and starting to recover," says Shockwave.

Thunderhoof was watching them when he felt a nuzzle on his neck, he looked down to see Metalsound awake. He put his helm against hers, "Thank Primus you're awake, I was so worried."

"You can't get rid of me that easily," she teased softly, "Plus, Oto-san would have kicked my tail for leaving you alone."

Thunderhoof chuckled, "I'm glad."

With a soft purr, her wing draped over him.

Wheeljack was watching them, and then he looked down at Arcee, "Please wake up," he begged. There was nothing at first but then her optics started slowly opening.

"Wheeljack," she called softly as she looked around for him.

"I'm right here," he says as he leans over to get into her view, "Thank the Primes you woke up."

She places her servo on his cheek, gently caressing it, "How long was I out?"

"For a couple of days."

"Is the sparkling okay?" She asked with worry while resting her servo over her stomach protectively.

"Doc said the sparkling should be fine."

"Thank Primus."

"What did I say about calling me Doc!?" Ratchet growled light-heartedly.

"Whatever, Mr. Sunshine."

"Do you need anything?" Ratchet asked as he checked her vitals.

"No, I'm fine," she replied with a smile.

Strongarm puts her servo on her stomach, "The sparkling seems to be doing good, I feel it kicking."

"Really?" Steeljaw asked in awe.

"Yes, feel," she says as she grabs his servo and puts it on her stomach. Steeljaw jumped a little when he felt the sparkling kick, he was still amazed that there was a living being inside of his mate. Strongarm giggled at the sight of her mate jumping at the feeling of the sparkling kicking. He let out a soft laugh as he continued to feel his sparkling kicking, "He or she is gonna be a good fighter. Don't you think, Steeljaw?"

"Yes, they will."

"Just like their mother," Magnus said with a smile. Strongarm chuckled as a blush appeared on her face.

Metalsound let out a yelp, "There's no need to kick so hard little one," she chuckled in a whisper as she looked at her swollen stomach. She started whispering in Japanese, little words of comfort.

"Sounds like the little one will have my stomp."

"Do you want to feel?"

"Sure," he places his servo on her stomach, "It is kicking hard."

Metalsound chuckled, "Fixit, could you get my music box? That reminds me, I have a song for you, Wheeljack. It's more for you and Arcee, I think you'd like it."

"Sure thing," Fixit leaves to go get both music boxes. He returns with them shortly after and hands Metalsound hers and Strongarm hers. He also brings the little toy dragon plush toys and Strongarm's blanket.

"Okay, let's hear it," Wheeljack says curious as to what the song is.

Metalsound played the song she had played on the day of the shower. The singer's voice was low yet it had a tone that could lull one to sleep.

"Isn't it nice, Wheeljack?" Arcee asked looking at her mate.

"It is nice," he replied.

"There's also the original version if you want to hear that," Metalsound said with a light tease, "You all may want to cover your audios first," she warned.

"Why?"

"Because there's a sudden loud burst of music playing," she played the original song by the group, Breaking Benjamin.

"I think I like the other one better."

"Too loud for you?" Metalsound asked once the song was over.

"A little bit."

"OK," she replied as Thunderhoof and Steeljaw wound up their music boxes and they heard their songs playing. Strongarm and Metalsound fell asleep to their lullabies.

Thunderhoof absentmindedly rubbed Metalsounds helm, his sparkling's kicking had ceased, "Must have fallen asleep too," he chuckled.

"Mine too, it stopped kicking," Steeljaw mentioned.

"What are you hoping the sparkling is going to be?" Wheeljack asked the two mechs.

"Don't really care as long as it's healthy," they both replied.

"I know, but take a guess."

"A mech," they both said.

"Looks like these kids will be the next generation of Wreckers," Wheeljack said with a smirk aimed toward the commander.

"Looks like."

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It's been a month and all three femmes healed from their wounds, and just in time as it was near time to give birth. Strongarm was asleep when she suddenly bolted awake and held her stomach in pain.

"Strongarm, what's wrong?" Steeljaw asked in worry as he held her.

"My stomach hurts... I think the sparkling is coming."

"Now?"

"Yes! Now!"

Steeljaw flinched before he helped her out of the berth, he then picked her up and carried her to Med Bay. Ratchet already had a berth ready when Steeljaw came in with Strongarm, Steeljaw laid Strongarm on the berth and Ratchet removed her interface panel.

Steeljaw stands next to her holding her servo, "I'm right here, Strongarm." Groaning in pain she squeezes his servo, almost hard enough to break it. "Ow, ow, don't break my servo please."

"Well, let's see how you like it when your port is stretching," she growled before screaming from the pain.

"Your port is preparing itself for when the sparkling comes. It's only 3 centimeters, you still got a few more to go," Ratchet tells her, he knows she still has a ways to go.

"What do you mean a few more?" She asked.

"There's a certain amount of centimeters your port must be and it's not there yet."

With a groan, she rested her helm on the pillow.

A couple of hours later; "It's finally getting there, just a bit more and you can push the baby out."

The others were all waiting anxiously, Ultra Magnus was pacing back and forth worried for his daughter. He hadn't been this anxious since Strongarm was born. Everyone looked to the Alchemor when they heard Strongarm screaming.

Strongarm was finally at the point; "Alright, Strongarm, give another big push."

Still holding her mate's servo she pushed as hard as she could.

"You're almost there, just a few more."

She was exhausted, she didn't want to do this anymore. Trying to cool down her body, she kept pushing. Come on little one, it's time to come out.

"I see the helm, keep pushing."

Steeljaw sent a wave of comfort and encouragement as he held her servo. His servo was numb, but he was sure it was nothing compared to what she was feeling.

"It's coming, just one more push."

Strongarm screamed as she gave one final push and the sparkling came out finally, "Congratulations, it's a mech," Ratchet said as he handed the sparkling to Strongarm.

Strongarm took her newborn son in her arms, "Welcome to the world little one," she crooned softly, gently rocking him. He looked like a slightly darker version of Steeljaw, his ears were a little flopped over and his optics were a soft turquoise. He had a small tail, which wrapped around Strongarm's wrist, he looked up at his parents with joy in his optics and squealed a bit.

"He's so beautiful. Isn't he, Steeljaw?" Strongarm asked as she looked at her mate.

"Yes, he is," he replied with a smile.