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A Series of Events	By : zypherion Category: Transformers > G1 > Het - M/F Views: 1659 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers,nor the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story. I do own copyrights to all OCs in this fic.

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It was Christmas morning in Hydrobase. The smell of specially spiced energon that had been warmed just right was in the air. The base was full of fake snow drifts and the sound of talking drifted from the rec room. I arrived late as I had the graveyard shift and had just got back to base, I skipped the shower, hoping the smell of evergreen and spiced energon would cover the ocean scent upon my armor. Stepping into the very crowded rec room, I made my way to the spiced energon and got a cube. I caught sight of the children dashing around and in between the legs of the adults, giggling as they chased each other around. Santa Depth watched on from his throne, giving forth a hearty 'ho ho ho'. Standing next to him was Magmorta who was dressed up in a rather fetching elf suit, complete with pointed ears. Crouched on the other side of the mech was Shadow, who was also dressed in as elf. I checked the ceiling for mistletoe, of which there was plenty. I was not really surprised to see a bunch of it above Santa Depth.
There were folks taking advantage of the mistletoe throughout the rec room, moving over to someone under a bunch and planting a kiss upon them. I memorized where said bunches were and moved through the throng and at the same time avoiding those bunches while seeking out one form in particular. Once he was spotted, I waited for Depth to announce the children would be getting their gifts. Orion went first, as he was first on Santa's lap. He was thrilled to get the gift he asked for and went looking for water to put into it. Terza Rima was next, the smile on her face was quite big as she hugged the robotic dolly to her chest. Then it was Ameliora's turn, I moved carefully so to keep ruining anyone's view of the chemistry set the little femme unwrapped while making my way toward my quarry. Then it was Charises' turn. I was glanced up a moment to make sure my quarry was under mistletoe. Then I stepped close to Shark as Charise looked over toward the mech. I tapped Shark’s shoulder and he looked over to me with a little surprise on his face as I had snuck up on him.
I leaned over and planted a kiss on his lips, and then pulled back and said, "Merry Christmas, Shark." then pointed up to the mistletoe.
He glanced up, and then grinned, "Merry Christmas, Barracuda."
Charise clapped her little hands and ran up to Santa giving him such a hug I thought she was going to choke the mech. I smiled at the sight. Shark though looked a bit perplexed. "You know something I don't?" he asked me.
"You could say that. Santa told me what Charise wanted for her gift. Maybe if you ask her nicely she'll tell you." I told him, then looked toward him and planted a kiss on his cheek, "Enjoy the rest of the party Shark, I need to get in a recharge."
His optics flickered a bit, nodding to my words with a hint of a smile upon his lips. Then he moved off toward Santa and Charise. I took that as my cue to get out of there before he found out the true reason behind that kiss he just got. I was just stepping through my door when the sound of feet running down the hall coming toward my location was heard. My door closed and there was only a pause before I heard a knock on the door. I turned and opened it, not surprised it was Shark on the other side.
"How could you do that Barracuda?" he asked, looking a bit angry.
I turned and said, "Do what Shark?"
He snatched at my shoulder, "Dammit Barracuda, you know full well what I'm talking about here." the timbre his voice indicating he was indeed as angry as he looked.
I frowned faintly at him, meeting his optics that glowed a deeper green than normal. "I kissed you because I wanted to Shark, not because Charise happened to ask Santa what she did for Christmas."
His optics changed back to their normal hue and the anger melted from his face, hand slipping off my shoulder. He looked a bit dumbfounded, then confused. "You… wanted to?" he asked, the disbelief clear in his voice.
I walked away from him to sit on my berth, tapping out the code for rest mode. "Yes." I replied, "Any other questions or can I recharge now?"
He frowned a little at my directness and then said, "I can wait for when you are awake Barracuda." Then turned and left my room.
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I had perhaps three hours of recharge, not exactly a full one, but enough that I could think straight. I sought out Shark in the rec room with the party still going on strong. In fact, there were even more bodies crammed in the room! I was pleasantly surprised to see that Tetra Reris, Rodimus Prime, and Optimus Prime had all arrived. Each leader had one of the triplets piggy backed upon them to keep them out of trouble. I approached them to be polite, but Optimus took one look at me and whispered to me, "Looks like you got something on your mind, would you like to talk?"
Even without the matrix of leadership the mech seemed to be able to read me. I gave a little nod to him. He asked Orion who he'd like to ride on next. Orion whispered the reply to him and soon Jazz walked over to offer his back to the mechling, who transferred over without issue. Optimus gestured for me to lead the way, so I walked through the throng, making sure I kept away from the mistletoe as I went. Once clear of the rec room, it was a short walk to med bay. I leaned against a med table and looked at the older Prime awhile, then sighed. I honestly wasn't sure where to begin.
Optimus stepped closer and put a hand on my shoulder, "I know what Charise asked for Christmas and to be honest with you I was surprised to hear you kissed Shark, even if he was under the mistletoe at the time." he paused, studying me a few moments, "Did you truly kiss him because you wished to do so? Can you say that there wasn't just a hint of wishing to make Charise happy behind it?"
I frowned a bit, venting hard, not able to meet the mech's optics at all. I hugged my arms around my chest, "There was a hint there. I know she meant well and truly wants not just Shark to be happy, but me as well. But she is young and doesn't understand so many things. Still though, to be honest, I did wish to kiss him as he was under the mistletoe and it has always been Shark who came to me, not me coming to him."
Optimus slipped his hand off my shoulder, placing it under my chin to tip my gaze up toward his azure optics, "After all these years it was about time you did so. I know my troops well Barracuda, therefore seeing how Shark acted around you and his sneaky way of being there for you by taking battle injuries that could have been your own, I know that mech adores you. Probably more than you truly realize. Give him and yourself a chance."
I ducked my chin a bit and stepped close so I could put my arms around the mechs' chest and said, "I'll try Optimus… just it is so hard after all that's happened… all the stuff I went through while I was human and even while being a Cybertronian."
The older Prime accepted the embrace, a hand stroking over my upper back in a comforting gesture. "That's all you can ask of yourself Barracuda, to try to be open. Even if it may be hard at first, the past is something we can not only draw from to help up in the present, but also something to look back upon and realize how we got through it. When I look in your optics, I can see that pain you hide, the sadness, the disappointments, but I also see potential to be discovered within you as well. Once you open your spark to that potential, I believe you'll know that you survived it all for a reason. You are stronger than you know. Just let yourself show that strength."
I hugged him, shedding a few tears as I looked up at him. "I needed to hear that, thank you Optimus." I murmured, then slowly pulled back and wiped the tears away, "You have been a Father figure for so long now… I should have come to you sooner."
Optimus looked down at me with his kind optics and stated, "You came to me now, and that's all that matters Barracuda. Take some time to gather yourself and perhaps rejoin the party, mingle, start that potential inside you. Then when you are ready, go talk to Shark, I have a feeling he'll need to speak with you."
I nodded, "I'll do that Optimus." I replied, reaching out to take his hand and squeeze it briefly before letting it go. "I'll be along soon."
He squeezed back before I fully let go then inclined his head, "I'll count on it." Then he walked out of the med bay to head toward the rec room.
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