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Sparklings….

Shockwave did not understand the fundamental desires of sparklings. Sparklings were loud, careless, needy, and whiny; he didn't understand their motives of crying all night and throwing up all day. Well, it wasn't as if he had to go through all that troublesome processor ache, but he had a whole other level to deal with when it came to young ones.

The Rebellion stage, normally hit around a human's earth life cycle stage called Teenage Years. Shockwave didn't understand and frankly he didn't want to. He didn't need to do research on a human's teenage years to find how difficult they can be. The sneaking out, drinking things that they need not drink, almost getting caught by superiors, partaking in things they shouldn't and just a lot of bad decisions made in a short life span. Shockwave never knew how hard it would be taking care of one and now the damn bastard had 3 to care for, not that he was really complaining. When they weren't causing trouble they were either really helpful or playing with Soundwaves kids.

A lot of times Shockwave wondered how Soundwave could deal with all the chaos the two hyperactive twin mini-cons, Frenzy and Rumble, created. Along with the sadistic stalker type Buzzsaw, strong silent type Ravage, and the all well known Laserbeak plus 2 new additions, Ratbat and Slugfest. The twins Rumble and Frenzy weren't so bad…..when they weren't hyped up on energon that is. At some points in his life, Shockwave enjoyed their company hearing interesting stories and their different viewpoints on topics of fighting, their commanders and why Soundwave should let them stay up late. Buzzsaw was not a talker and Shockwave respected that, Buzzsaw would sit on the highest beam in Shockwave's lab and watch him like a hawk from the shadows which didn't bother Shockwave; he was used to the treatment from Ravage. She, herself, liked to either be under a table or on the lower beams, it made it easier for her to provide assistance, watch him or leave if she pleased. Sometimes she and the mini-con twins would get into it and wreck havoc, however it usually occurs around the time when Soundwave would come to take them back to his quarters. If they continued, Shockwave didn't know or care to ask, he figured that Soundwave always handled the problem or let them tire themselves out.

Laserbeak is very enjoyable out of all the children of Soundwave, he perches silently on Shockwaves shoulders or top of his helm and will just quietly rest or sleep until he is needed or wanted by his creator. But the new creation Ratbat was a challenge, not that Shockwave didn't like challenges, but he had to approach him differently. The first time he met Ratbat was when Shockwave was silently working on a highly combustible liquid and right above him the new creation hung, with a weak grip and heavy body. Shockwave held the combustible and corrosive substance in his hand, mixing them ever so carefully before a shadow casted over him and a figure fell only seconds after the shadow appeared. The mixture, ruined by the figure who broke the containers and Shockwave's hard carefully monitored work, thankfully didn't explode as bad as Shockwave predicted it would, it was more of a showcase in smoke than actual firepower. Shockwave had little time to recollect or figure out what was going on before a high pitch wailing came across his audio receptors, crying out he covered one side of his receptors whilst turning from the source of such pain. Firing up his arm cannon, he aims with the intent to destroy now and ask later, as it continues increasing its volume and frequency.

But then it stopped.

All was quiet?

Shockwave moves his arm cannon, and sees Ravage holding what had ruined Shockwaves hard work. He watches Ravage jump from the table, the small thing covered in black ash whimpering until it is placed in its creator's arms where it is fondly held. Soundwave is silent, Shockwaves whole lab is silent as Soundwave moves his hand just how the ash covered creation likes it, because it's cooing and humming softly nuzzling Soundwaves hand. Soundwave turns to face Shockwave the creation now calmed in his arms, and gives his silent regard and apologies

"Oh, please no, he just startled me and my work" Shockwave feels his core break at all his hard work and time he lost in a mere 5 second altercation, "that is all" Shockwave swears as Soundwave laxes his arms so his creation can be seen more. Shockwave is silent for a while, what currently rests in Soundwave's arms was small enough to fit in Shockwaves hand! And still have room to move! Soundwave rubbed the bat-like creature's face, wiping away the tiny trails of ash on its face plate. Shockwave marveled at how such a tiny creature could produce such high and effective sound disruptions.

"Is this a new creation?" Shockwave lugged over to Soundwave and the tiny life in his hands. Soundwave gave a definite nod and held Ratbat out so Shockwave could get a better look at him. Some of the liquid got on Ratbat, there is no sign of injury, just him being scared and reacting to said triggering. Soundwave apologized yet again, he wanted Ratbat to get some sleep, since it at times gets too loud in his quarters, Ratbat can't sleep thus depriving Soundwave of resting. So when Shockwave was gone, Soundwave said he placed Rabat in here to sleep for a few hours, since Shockwaves lab is always quiet and even when Shockwave is in here, there is no unnecessary noises. He didn't think that Ratbat had yet to have a strong grip and strength to keep him upright even in full recharge mode.

"I have a logical solution, where he can still sleep here" Shockwave uses his arm to gesture to his lab, "but it will require the assistance of the other mini-cons" Shockwave suggests reaching his hand out for the tiny mini-con who fell fast asleep in his creator's hands. Soundwave, completely trusting Shockwave, hands him Ratbat who doesn't stir too much in Shockwaves large hand.

"Oh, I require the assistance of Laserbeak"

Shockwave was working on the same chemical equation he had been oh so long ago. With all his focus on the mixtures, he carefully adds 4 drops to the beaker on the table before he sets the tube down to fix ratbat and close his wings that were slowly dropping downward on Shockwaves helm. Figuring that Ratbat needs help holding on or switching to stronger claws for a better grip, Shockwave suggests that one of the larger mini-cons hold on Ratbats claws while he recharges so he doesn't lose his grip. The ones who took this job proudly and often were Laserbeak and Ravage, Buzzsaw only did it when told or forced to and the twins? Will never EVER do it. Shockwave was careful to handle Rabat, he for now is the smallest of Soundwaves creations compared to the others and Shockwaves himself. Using his servos, he fixed Ratbat, making sure he was secure and his wings curled up around his body, to ensure the same mistake didn't happen again. Laserbeak stirred awake watches as Shockwave fixes Ratbat into a perfect recharging position, once Shockwave removes his hand does Laserbeak doze back into his recharging cycle. Sighing in content, Shockwave continues his work with the sound of soft cooing noises from Ratbat, soft humming fans from Laserbeak, Ravage taping her metallic tail against the floor and Buzzsaws eyes glowing from the top shadows of Shockwaves lab.

Now, Slugfest was a different little guy.

More often than not, Shockwave and Soundwaves creations were always on the same page, he had his space and they had theirs. Sometimes, they would be on the same page of a book but on different parts; a common ground was understood but small details made it difficult for them to agree and come together. Slugfest….well...Shockwave was sure he was never in a library to begin with, he wasn't as smart as the others but he did have their tempers.

Shockwave usually let's him rest on the top of his work tables, an empty one he doesn't use or didn't use at the moment. He also had a nice resting place in one of his corners between machinery, because Slugfest could sleep through any noise if he's tired enough, but he is very sensitive to light. In the corner where he sleeps, provides him some nice shade and protection against Slugfest random recharge kicks. He may be a decent size mini con, but as Shockwave learned with the rest of them, they pack a very powerful punch; he can't wait to see how powerful they'll be when Soundwave continues to upgrade them.

Now that he had thought about it, sparklings weren't so bad, maybe it was just...Before Shockwave could finish his thought his lab door swung open and 2 large figures ran inside, running around and chasing each other. They avoided each other scarily easily yet they ran into everything else with no grace or care, solely focused on their game between them. The sudden racket caused Ravage perk up, Ratbat to fall, Slugfest jump up, Buzzsaw to growl and Laserbeak to wake silently staring at the loud predacons. They all watched as Darksteel and Skylynx played with a large metal ball hitting it between each other, wildly playing and knocking things over before they exited the way they came Signing Shockwave refuses to turn around to see the huge mess instead he continues mixing the liquids and remembering what really bugged him...

Teenagers.