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Four: Early Lessons

“Urgh… you don’t have to sit by the drain with me… this must be gross.” IceGlide was going through the unpleasant aspect of morning purges caused by his systems having to alter frequently as each change in the sparkling’s development required different things and his systems were not as fast to respond. He’d get cravings for unusual things, eat them and then be sick on them because his processor wasn’t warning him that he couldn’t take them raw or in that kind of format. But he was calming down more… it was getting easier… it was just that ToxicBurn was sitting beside him the whole time passing him wipes to clean himself or water to rinse with. He felt embarrassed and hideous and… a burden.

“I read through what Starfall sent and prepared the mineral mix… it will be a little… thick… but it’ll stay down.” ToxicBurn was not holding water this time, he had prepared the mix that Starfall had sent to him as a seeming prescription for the situation. He’d needed a bit of time to prepare the mix and whilst away from IceGlide’s side he had been worry about what he’d caused. As much as he was rather more aware that this had been a total accident and his fault, he was not saying anything about it or what he knew because IceGlide was intent that this was for Needlenose and Horri-Bull’s sake, not his! He shook the thick container and IceGlide gave a groan over it.

Carefully, IceGlide sat up and leant into Toxic’s shoulder mount, cuddling into him and whimpering in dismay. He gripped at the big black bot, glad of the sensation of the huge figure sitting beside him and ready to hold onto him. Toxic held him and cuddled him, rocking him gently to ease him as he took steadying vents and then groaned. As he settled he looked at the large cup that would contain the seeming sludge and his nasal sensors were already insistent it smelt as bad a soldering material. He groaned, but carefully stretched his hand out and took the drink whilst Toxic held him gently as he began to drink it.

At first he gagged, almost throwing it up but for Toxic taking it away gently and stroking his back to try and soothe him. He gave a groan of frustration, managing to gulp it down at last and then venting heavily in dismay. He gave a grimace and then took on the mineral drink again, turning to drink it again and then being held by Toxic as he wanted to vomit but could not. He managed to swallow it down again and then took the rest of it, slowly drinking it down and looking utterly miserable for it.

“This is awful… Knock Out makes pregnancy seem so… easy!” IceGlide groaned in disbelief, hiding in frustration before then draining the last few drips. He felt weirdly full and like he was about to burst again. Carefully, he settled back against Toxic and groaned for a while, unwilling to leave the washroom when he was desperate not to be ill anywhere else. ToxicBurn stroked over his frame though, motioning gently for him to relax and then he gave a soft rumble.

“You have a meeting with them all next week…” His low voice made IceGlide shiver in excitement, it was so strange to hear ToxicBurn talk so much and somehow it always seemed to steer his valve into squirting just a little. Maybe that was an effect from the pregnancy but it was embarrassing to say the least and he groaned as he lurched forward, not sure if he might just be about to throw up until the feeling eased and he sat back with another hiss.

“I don’t want anyone to know!” IceGlide hissed angrily, he didn’t want anyone to know that he was carrying and he couldn’t guarantee that one of the bots at the parenting sessions was not going to be someone incautious and would spill everything to everyone. He grimaced as he turned around, rolling into ToxicBurn’s grip for a hug to soothe himself but also to try and manipulate him not to tell him he had to go to the meeting. He wrapped his servos around the huge bot, stroking his big wings and then, rather calmly, Toxic stood up and lifted IceGlide with him, carrying the silver and pink bot out to his charging berth as he grumbled away in frustration.

“Skywarp will be there… they could use a friend.” ToxicBurn dropped his tone to something softer that made IceGlide shiver once again. He was growling in irritation at the mention, he didn’t want to be reminded that one of his friends was going there. He also hated that the reference to ‘could use a friend’ had been bubbled up because of course IceGlide didn’t want anyone to feel alone or abandoned by others. He grimaced and muttered softly, opening his mouth to pinch his denta on one of Toxic’s wings and yet not actually biting. He was just sulking about it some, but ToxicBurn did not mind as he brought up the body wax and began to clean IceGlide’s frame.

“Why did I say yes to this?” IceGlide groaned, knowing that he had no choice but to accept what was going to happen and well, he was doing it for his friend. He then groaned as he lurched forward, making a strange sound as if he might just purge again. Toxic pulled a nice iced bottle of energon to him and carefully, IceGlide sipped it with a soft vent of relief. He felt himself being rubbed steadily with the wax and then ToxicBurn leant against his audio and rumbled softly.

“Because you’re a good bot, IceGlide.” ToxicBurn stated but it made IceGlide’s head spin and well, he didn’t like the pressure it put upon him and so suddenly, he slapped ToxicBurn aside, knocking he wax tub onto the floor and then spinning around to face him, snapping his denta.

“Oh Primus… can you not… I can’t handle this…” With that, IceGlide then stood up and stomped out of the room, going into the kitchen and looking for some rust sticks. ToxicBurn calmly hooked up the wax tub and cleaning equipment to tidy the floor. All the while their display was being watched by Horri-Bull, who was busy trying to do a crossword puzzle and Needlenose, who was knitting some sparkling clothes. The Seeker paused for a moment, pursing his lips in thought.

“You know Horri, I’m always surprised by the level of obedience that Toxic is showing, it’s like watching those humans and their obedient dogs… it would make Starscream cringe, don’t you think darling?” Needlenose suggested softly, holding up the little wings covers he’d produced and checking that they were the same length. Knitting had been his calming hobby in jail and he was enjoying having an excuse to use it.

“I’d be the same… if it were you… Needy.” Horri-Bull rumbled softly, leaning into Needlenose as the other dared to move his mouth guard. They came together in a soft kiss, very content until they heard to groan of dismay from IceGlide again, making Needlenose tut slightly.

“Hmm… I know darling… after-all, do you remember when we’d been so well-behaved in prison they let us have a meet and you’d scrubbed up just for me…” Needlenose returned to his mate, looking very loved up and delighted. They’d been very shocked to learn that they were incompatible, especially when it had been posited that Horri-Bull might be more compatible with Tracks if he’d willing to perhaps carry for them but the suggestion had made Needlenose flip the table. He’d been horrified to think his treacherous brother was… but it didn’t matter as he nuzzled into his mate, hardly bothered by the strong smell.

“Only for you…” Horri-bull rumbled, aware that Needlenose had probably just been thinking about something unpleasant. He knew that their upset about sparklings had hit him hard but, he had the slightly feeling that his partner was already quite sure about something that he clearly needed some kind of reassurance for and so Horri-bull opened the door to that conversation the best way he knew how. “…but maybe, the babies too?”

“Darling… if IceGlide doesn’t want to hand them over, you wouldn’t mind, would you?” Needlenose had been thinking about it, he knew he was going to be part of this family no matter what, but he had the feeling that IceGlide would want their babies in the end. Of course he’d support him, IceGlide was almost like a child or baby brother but to his surprise he just had the feeling that IceGlide would fall in love with them soon.

“Never… we’re his family so it will be like… grandparents.” Horri-Bull rumbled, knowing very well that Needlenose needed the reassurance and well, Horri was just happy to have a happy life with his mate here. They’d been through enough, had enough scares and well, they’d proven their loyalty to a better world and that meant looking after someone who needed them. IceGlide would always need them and love them so, this felt like a better way to think about it.

“Oh dearest you can be so adorable…” Needlenose’s optics shone in delight and he put his knitting down and then happy climbed up onto Horri-bull’s lap and they both cuddled each other. Both of them were venting and cuddling wonderfully, utterly delighted and joyful for being united in thought. However, they were interrupted by the groan that came from MidKnight, who was pretty frustrated that everyone had been ignoring him as he’d decided to get himself some rust sticks and plonked himself back on the sofa with Horri-bull, crunching loudly.

“I really don’t get you two… and you’re having Tracks come and visit tomorrow… I mean, he’s the best for selling surveillance tech and everything but… is it going to be okay?” MidKnight grunted, making it obvious he’d just had to stomach their loving session and was feeling a little left out lately because ToxicBurn was in his place and well, MidKnight did have a strange case of FOMO.

“No crumbs on the sofa… use a plate.” Horri-bull rumbled sternly as he caught the crumbs from under MidKnight’s mouth parts and then the big black paused. He realised he was being rude and so he got up with a flush.

“Uh… sure thing…” MidKnight grimaced and then went to scoop himself up a plate, padding back into the room and smiling happily. He then looked towards where IceGlide was being guided back to the bedroom, groaning and swearing. MidKnight waited for them to get out of hearing range and then gently tapped at Horri-bull’s knuckles. “…but anyway… to more discreet business…”

“Aaah… good work MidKnight.” Horri-bull rumbled, looking suddenly very pleased whilst Needlenose looked a little stunned. It was not normal for Horri-bull to be arranging things behind his back and Needlenose fluttered his optics softly as Horri-bull then passed him a little holographic gift that made needy give a gasp. “Needy… an anniversary gift….”

“What is… ooh, we’re going to a spa tomorrow evening… that sounds wonderful.” Needlenose cooed, rather glad because he didn’t think he could cope a whole day with his brother and well, it made him smile. He wrapped himself around Horri’s huge arm again, cuddling against him and venting in delight. MidKnight was looking pleased and then checked over his shoulder before then tapping his nasal bridge gently.  

“It also gives those two a little time together… maybe IceGlide might be a little more…” MidKnight was encouraging but they were all rather startled when IceGlide was suddenly snapping in the bedroom. It was enough they were all tucking into the sofa and worrying about just what ToxicBurn was willing to stand, especially because it was hard to tell if this was the pregnancy or if this was just IceGlide’s normal personality, because it didn’t seem quite right.

“Damn it! Where did you put it… why did you tidy everything up, now I can’t find anything!” They were silent as they heard the gentle sound of ToxicBurn soothing them and insisting it was alright and he just needed to know what they were looking for. This seemed to cause a few more groans about him being too nice and then IceGlide seemed to settle down as MidKnight turned back to the other bots.

“Is that… like the protocols going a bit crazy?” MidKnight questioned and the other two did not think to say anything for a moment.

“Eh…. Oh no… I feel so useless…” IceGlide groaned out and then they were all beaming as IceGlide seemed about to sob only for ToxicBurn to kneel in front of him and hold his hands.

“You’re not useless… I didn’t tell you where I put it, I should have thought it was something you’d want to be able to find.” ToxicBurn knew it was not his fault but he didn’t want IceGlide hating himself when these reactions were all down to the protocols and so he squeezed his hands very tightly and kissed at his knuckles to try and soothe him. “You’re just crying because you’re overwhelmed, but you’re safe here. I promise.”

“Dawe… group hug on IceGlide so he’ll feel better.” MidKnight called out, only for IceGlide to bleat in shock as MidKnight hurried over to give them a cuddle and well, Horri-bull and Needlenose went to join them.

“There, its all set up to check no one comes in or out. Anyone touching the door without the tag on their wing or frame gets zapped and the alarm goes off. There’s no way they can get anywhere near you or the babies. Everything should be fine.” Tracks had just finished sorting things, in order to try and get on the good side of his brother he’d made sure only he and his two assistants had come into the room. He’d have ToxicBurn check them over and even shake them slightly to make sure they were not bugged or working for WindBlast but, now everything was settled and Needlenose and Horri-bull had left already, Tracks clapped his hands together and was looking proud.

“Thank you Tracks… I actually do feel better knowing that… it means none can accidentally invite them in or get dragged in by them too, right?” IceGlide questioned, clinging onto ToxicBurn’s arm for security just in case. Any weakness in the system would be enough he’d freak out and never accept anything was safe and so; by clinging onto ToxicBurn he felt content. Toxic looked towards Tracks expectantly and he was looking oddly proud of himself… well, when didn’t he look proud of himself with that snobby way he spoke.

“Exactly, I have surveillance at the firm’s building and bots that scan them regularly and write reports. If the bug is tripped they immediately double-check and have a direct line to the police if needed. We also can use this to gather more evidence of stalking.” Tracks stated firmly, knowing that this was a serious problem and he’d been surprised how much no one had brought it up before but New Iacon and Velocitron wanted to work from it and so needed a good case to understand what was happening and what they needed to do. Prowl insisted the current laws only covered certain things so building up evidence would be helpful too. “I also got a message from Starscream that the two need tags put on them to watch them… they’ve been kicked out of the building so they can’t come back here without a reason. We’ll be able to monitor where they’re going as if they were on parole. We’re hoping it’ll work as a deterrent for others too.”

“I do feel better now, thank you.” IceGlide stated, almost thankful for it but still feeling deep down that he didn’t believe WindBlast would ever really give up that easily.

“No problem, as soon as Needlenose clued me in, I knew you needed to be helped. None of us want to accept any sort of stalking behaviour, plus after the gaslighting by that group that took over New Iacon, no one wants to see this behaviour and be seen not to respond.” Tracks explained, not wanting to mention how in her other form he’d rather fancied that Cyberwarp, only to get red listed for it and having to make a dive off New Iacon with Ratchet and the others only to squat around Velocitron. But there was another reason too and well, he knew it would be more understandable perhaps. “Plus uh… Needlenose never asks me for anything.”

“It was more important than our quibbles. Besides, if we do adopt them, we would like you to be a part of their lives.” The voice came over the communicator, as much as Needlenose and Horri-bull were taking a transport to the spa on New Iacon, he was not actually going to let Tracks wander around his house without some understanding of what was happening.

“Wait… you’d actually let me near your offspring?” Tracks seemed genuinely stunned as he look to the hologram that clearly did not want to communicate with him face-to-face but Needlenose was in a quiet and secluded capsule on the train so he gave a groan.

“Ugh… try not to make it sound like I’m going soft on you… aft.”

“I’ll take it… but how are you doing IceGlide, what’s pregnancy even like?” Tracks questioned, the work over and now instead it was the chance to learn everything about the future. If these were going to be his nephews and nieces, he wanted to know everything. After-all, being a carrier might be a good thing… he could probably make something lucrative out of it as a carrier for hire but… also there were so many business opportunities for them.

“Like the entire war compressed into some kind of acid in my cables that makes me purge, scream and sob in a heap like I’m having a flashback.” IceGlide stated bluntly, but then looked to the side almost a little resentfully. “But then when it calms there’s this strange sort of static feeling like someone sort of holding you on the side, like touching your spark and telling you ‘I’m here too’… its like… not being alone in the weirdest way not to be alone.”

“Oh… good to know.” Tracks blinked, not quite sure that description was of any help to him and not just something to push him away from getting involved in this. But then he looked a little more curious and then asked the big questions, “But like… what do we even know we need for the babies? I mean… they’re becoming lucrative and I was going to have a meeting with Sunstreaker to arrange the best quality items based on what they need… should I pass the information along?”

“That… that’s actually very proactive of you, Tracks… yes, that would be helpful.” ToxicBurn rumbled softly, startling Tracks that he could actually say more than just a few words. However he then turned to IceGlide who was then suddenly scowling at him for the next question. “We’re also trying to encourage IceGlide to go to the meeting next week, anyway you can encourage it?”

“Oh yeah… Knockout gives out pamphlets and apparently advice on everything that’s going to happen… its always better to be prepared. Apparently some pregnant bots leak amber energon when their systems start doing weird things to prepare and some go through practice transformations that are spontaneous and terrifying.” Tracks started and IceGlide’s optics widened in abject horror at the thought of it.

“I will have to go.”

“You look a little better on the mix, you also look exhausted IceGlide… would you like a shoulder massage?” ToxicBurn questioned that evening, glad everything was finally sorted and IceGlide had felt comfortable enough to have a good oil bath without assistance. Toxic was comfortable with it, he’d made sure the berth was comfortable, making sure everything was tidied up completely. With that done he was glad a dried up IceGlide came in looking worn out but in a good way.

“Yeah… I’d love it.” IceGlide vented, glad to have had a long soak in the oil bath for the first time in ages. He hadn’t had a moment where he felt comfortable enough to just lounge and bubble away and well, now he was feeling happy enough to at least be more civil to ToxicBurn. He climbed onto the sofa beside him, noticing the stern expression had a slight lift to it and he gave a chuckle before turning is back. Then he felt the heavy knuckles drumming gently into the shoulder joint, pushing down to ensure everything was in the right place and then digging the digits into the socket to clear out any kind of gunk and spread any remaining oil into the right place. “Mmm… thank you Tox.”

“You’re welcome.” ToxicBurn rumbled softly, making sure not to push too much but clearing any grime wedged in places that had been loosened by the oil bath and the lifting the servo. Then he stretched Ice’s limb out and worked it comfortably so that it was perfectly slick and supple in the joint. He then stopped, his EM field almost purring or growling with satisfaction for the effort. It made IceGlide flush and so he cleared his pipes, worried he was being a bit of a brat as he turned to him.

“Uh… can you rub my spinal struts near the hip joints…” He questioned nervously, worried that it might be assumed some kind of invitation and yet ToxicBurn closed his optics and nodded his head in a slow and understanding manner. This bot was just so cool and calm but it was clear to see that during that massage he could have easily yanked IceGlide’s servo out of his socket, all the more reason to be impressed by how he worked to be gentle and well, IceGlide’s pink highlights were suddenly shining as he looked coy. “Uh… can I lounge over your lap and do it?”

“Of course.” ToxicBurn rumbled and patted his lap, gently beckoning IceGlide into position. IceGlide mentioned he was worried he’d crunch against him or be heavy but Toxic patted his back and beckoned him to lounge. Then when IceGlide lounged there, venting heavily as ToxicBurn’s big hands worked the lower spinal struts. IceGlide gave a loud series of moans and Toxic even gave a soft chuckling rumble whilst his EM field wrapped around IceGlide protectively.

“Mm… you know… you can say if this doesn’t feel right for you…” IceGlide muttered, embarrassed but feeling wonderful and even more so for the EM field. He was surprised how Toxic’s calmed about him but sort of melted into his EM field, like a perfect harmony and it was clear that Toxic was relaxing too. He always seemed so aggressive and intense and yet, his digits moved slowly and his EM field was softening and, IceGlide was embarrassed by it.

“I’m very content.” ToxicBurn rumbled as if he’d picked up on the concern that IceGlide was feeling around it. “You have this way when you’re with others of just… letting us feel like we’re in good hands. You’re not scared about other bots, your confidence to do things you enjoy and talk to others is admirable. I’m not good at small talk.”

“How come? You’re doing fine now?” IceGlide hummed, surprised because these really were the most he’d heard this guy talk. It was true though, ToxicBurn was the scariest because when he landed it was with a heavy thud and his knuckles cracking ready to kick the scrap out of anyone. But then he heard that soft almost whisper of ‘because I like you’ and IceGlide gave a snort. “What is it you like about me so much anyway?”

“Hmm… do you remember when we were on a warship together. The engine was hit in a firefight and the room was going to explode and take all of us out?” ToxicBurn rumbled and IceGlide hummed, thinking it over and then giving a soft chuckle as he found it hard to remember completely.

“That happened rather regularly if I recall.”

“The engineers were down, trapped with Hotlink trying his best to handle everything. Sunstorm, SmotherSky and I were trying to get the door down, it was before the incident so Sunstorm’s powers were not as strong. We couldn’t get the door off the hinges to get in and get them out. None of us wanted to lose our whole engineering core.” ToxicBurn rumbled softly and massaged at his hips again to make them rumble in utter delight. IceGlide then gave a soft sound of anxiety before then giving a soft vent.

“Yeah… I remember… I came jogging down and told you all to stand back, I froze the door and… remembering, you thumped it once and it shattered! Then I was putting out the fire, it didn’t seem anything big, I always did that.” IceGlide stated, of course he did, it was his job to use his ice to help others and he’d put out tonnes of bots on fire and the engines and helped put out a lot of problems that way. Not to mention working with Sunstorm he often found Hotlink and the others protecting him and giving him good jobs and just… it was just his job, wasn’t it?

“Mmm… but; you put out the fires on the engine alone, away from the safety we could give. You put yourself on the line to save the whole ship. You spent all your energy putting them out and then instead of resting, you helped them because you knew what to do. You didn’t flop down and insist you’d done all you could do… you knew you could do more and so you did. You were so exhausted I remember you fainting at the machines, Hotlink asked me to take you to your berth to rest.” ToxicBurn stated calmly and IceGlide had to admit he remembered fainting and being hooked up but… not who had done it. He blushed heavily, shocked completely over the situation and grimacing in disbelief as he realised it and his wings began to twitch almost excitedly as ToxicBurn’s voice lowered and that deep growl seemed to make his spinal struts tremble and inside his valve soak. “I carried you, and I was immediately enthralled by your courage, determination and how beautiful you looked resting, even with a bit of ash and char on your wing tips.”

“Oh boy… you make me sound like I’m someone I really don’t think I am.” IceGlide smirked, almost in disbelief and shaking his helm before he felt Toxic’s big hands stroke up his back. He couldn’t help but moan and sigh happily at the sensations, making IceGlide almost purr like a cat before he paused. He then sat up into Toxic’s lap, rather surprised that Toxic’s servos swung around to support him and he looked right up at IceGlide with his toxic green optics flaring in delight. “Listen here Tox… sure, when I’m on a job I’m in work mode and I think about others because that’s sensible. But on the inside I’m weak, I’m nervous, I feel like an idiot most of the time and I’m so scared of being alone that I become clingy, needy. Not only that but when it comes to relationships as much as I would like it I don’t want someone to be clingy to me… I have boundaries and I don’t want someone or something barging into my life and giving me more to worry about. Even if WindBlast wasn’t part of this life of mine… I’d still be pathetic.”

“That’s because WindBlast has made you feel like that, events during the war made you feel like that and right now you have no control over your own body and it scares you.” ToxicBurn spoke calm, controlled and it made IceGlide start to shed lubricant. He couldn’t believe this, this guy shouldn’t be the way he was… why was he just so… so like this! “It’s normal, IceGlide… and it’s alright to feel that way… I do understand.”

“Yeah but Tox… you’re superhot… you could be chasing anyone and I mean… one of your brothers is going out with a fragging Torchbearer… heck you could be ploughing Windblade.” IceGlide stated, utterly shocked that this big handsome bot was here with him. Why in the Pit was he with him? Why in the Pit was he the one this guy got pregnant? He should be at the water cooler chatting with MidKnight in disbelief about how Tox had impregnated all of the other Torchbearers or something! It shouldn’t be this awesome guy with… with him.

“She’s far too preachy.” ToxicBurn said it so flatly, so straight that even sitting in his lap as he was, IceGlide couldn’t help but start cackling in delight.

“Pfft… that’s funny… but… you know what I mean.” IceGlide stated, leaning down so his cockpit was leaning under Toxic’s chin. His turbines pushing up into ToxicBurn’s face plates as he continued to snigger. He was a little embarrassed as he realised what he was doing but then he got a surprise. He felt that hands suddenly grasping hold of his stabilisers and stroking them down with a slight push so where there was still oil IceGlide found himself sliding to sit on Toxic’s groin plates.

“IceGlide…” ToxicBurn rumbled in that way of his that made IceGlide’s turbines flicker slightly. He was embarrassed as he sat there and he was worried what he might be doing to Toxic. But then he sniggered and covered his face with a grunt, Toxic had to be a guy that didn’t get it up just like that. IceGlide had to get pregnant by the one seeker that didn’t want to breed like a petrol-rabbit and somehow he’d gotten this reaction. “…I’m perfectly happy being your obedient slave when you need me to be. Besides… I’m not here just because of sparklings… or because of WindBlast… but I’ve been trying to get your attention since that day.”

“Pfft… you’ve done a lousy job till now.” IceGlide scoffed, which made Toxic give a slight glare before turning his head to the side. IceGlide’s optics widened as he saw a little darkening in those pale face plates… wait, had he embarrassed Toxic. He hadn’t meant it like that but he did have quite a few memories of Toxic always being in a corner somewhere, no longer just being the cool dude just staring into nothing but now… not he could see he’d been so damn shy all this time. Was this the same bite/ “Seriously… why me?”

“Because I love you… I’ve grown to love you.” ToxicBurn stated, trying not to make it sound like he’d been some creep like WindBlast but how else could one explain it? He’d always been told by Terrorfin that when they found their spark-mate, they’d know because it would be the one that when they left a room you felt like you left with them. The one that when you saw them every day, they always drew a smile, someone you wouldn’t get tired of and well… he’d wanted that. He’d felt that around IceGlide but boy had he been useless saying anything and felt too awkward to tell his brothers. He felt childish and yet IceGlide laughed again.

“Pfft… please… give me an answer that’s more grounded, physical… real… something I can comprehend.” IceGlide scoffed, not sure he could even handle someone throwing that much emotion on him. He was used to the love bombing and possession from WindBlast and… he was not ready to have anyone else put that kind of weight on him.

“Very well… I like your pink parts… they shine.” ToxicBurn understood he needed something frail… someway to detach emotionally. It saddened him, but he did understand and he would be there for him. He was never going to be toxic, if he could help it.

“Heh… now I’m starting to think you’re trying to seduce me.” IceGlide chuckled, feeling weird because somehow being told any part of him looked nice was just… well he was a terror for the compliments. He then realised that Toxic’s optics shone almost enough to flare and IceGlide couldn’t help but smirk at the almost witty response.

“Is there a way to make it more obvious?”

“Hmm… maybe suck my glossa a little?” IceGlide teased… physical was easier, no strings attached and well with this he could claim it was just the need for the babies. He didn’t have to panic that it was anything else and well, ToxicBurn grasped his cheek. He steered him to lean down over him, lying back as IceGlide almost knelt into him and their mouths came together. Their dermas wrapped about one another, tugging and smacking, sucking at them a little more before IceGlide gave a moan. Toxic smothered his intake, opening his intake wide as IceGlide’s glossa waggled into Toxic’s mouth. Toxic gently began to suck on it, making Ice’s mouth water and his whole frame quiver to the point he was scared he’d leak past his panel. Toxic’s own tongue was then stroking and waggling against him before pulling back with a soft vent. “Mmm… that felt good…”

“Want to sit on my face?” ToxicBurn stated, bluntly as it seemed that was probably the better way to react and to his relief, IceGlide didn’t freeze but gave a soft cackle of delight. It made him feel very happy to hear him relax and well, what more could he ask than to make Ice feel so comfortable.

“There… now I know you’re trying to seduce me.” IceGlide smirked, leaning down and kissing ToxicBurn hungrily. He didn’t normally kiss when he was doing just the physical except when caught in that moment and wanting some glossa play but… this felt good. It felt oddly romantic, something that wasn’t very common but maybe it just worked here. Maybe it was because Toxic needed a little loving too? He couldn’t remember feeling this comfortable in a long time so, this could only be good without the alcohol. “Yeah… I think I might.”

With that, ToxicBurn suddenly hooked his servos around IceGlide and once more, deadlifted him right up as he got up and walked to the bedroom. Ice lounged over his shoulder for a moment, flushing in embarrassment and then groaning and nibbling his bottom dermas as Toxic was turning his head to the side and slowly blowing air to the groin plates, knowing how excited he felt. With that ToxicBurn carefully settled him onto the bed and then climbed onto it himself, settling back and then patting at his chest as IceGlide flushed.

He really hadn’t been kidding and that only made his valve dribble some more.

“Oh Primus… you sure you’re alright with my full weight on your face.” IceGlide stated, only to swing a leg over ToxicBurn and then looked embarrassed. He felt the big being’s hands wrap about his thighs, stroking upwards to encourage him. IceGlide was embarrassed, was he going to worry about how wet he was or was this going to be okay for the sparklings.

“Uh huh… you can leak on me if you need to, I wouldn’t be ashamed.” ToxicBurn stated and IceGlide’s intake dropped open… that was a new one. Well… almost, one of the times at the bar wash rooms with Hooligan the guy hand been rubbing his spike and anterior node then told him to leak his lubricant from his valve all over Hooligan’s hands. It had been… awkward… especially because it had been when he’d been running low on lubricant for that kind of thing and it had come out with a bit of his actual… he wasn’t going to do that to Toxic.

“So dirty! But don’t worry, there’s no way I’d do that.” IceGlide snorted, glad he could be silly about that kind of thing here too. He was surprised that ToxicBurn was so open and he couldn’t help as he opened his panels but let his lubricant dribble onto him. It was different when it was the pinker valve fluids to those other ones relating to fuel. However, he did have a slight thought about how interesting it might be willing to do a very embarrassing thing with him. “Not yet anyway.”

With that, IceGlide then gently lay his valve down onto ToxicBurn’s face, pushing his knee joints forward and relaxing back. He let Toxic take his weight on his face and though flushing, Toxic’s lips were soon grasping and kissing his valve lips. As Ice moaned, Toxic’s glossa slid up and down the opening folds, gulping loudly as he was drinking down the lubricant, his dermas grazing and grasping the sensitive mesh. As Ice was juddering and felt the charge criss-crossing over the mesh, he couldn’t help but let his spike out to sit upwards and he gave a loud moan. He then shuddered as the coolant coated glossa slid inwards and twirled, flicking nodes and points that just dribbled down into his hungry intake.

The noise was wet, squelching, snapping and the sensations of the glossa delving and digging, the dermas clasping and massaging his folds was amazing. He couldn’t believe how good it was to be eaten out by Toxic; it made him feel almost like some romantic character having their arm kissed upwards… only this was obviously much more lewd. This was so good and he felt his insides pinching and squeezing, clenching as they then shivered and oozed, ripples of pleasure running up his spinal struts to make him groan. Really, he wanted to start rubbing his anterior node that was starting to throb against his fore-helm, feeling the bot’s nose nudging it and just making it scream.

“Urgh… so good…” Nope, there was no way he couldn’t stop his hips rocking, letting his wet folds rub and glide against the hurrying glossa and moving mouth. He moaned louder as he rubbed his throbbing anterior along Toxic’s nasal bridge, nipping at his own dermas at how embarrassing this was. It should make him feel this good, why did he feel so amazing rubbing his valve across Toxic’s face? This was supposed to be a bit… well, wasn’t it perhaps rude but… damn it he was starting to hilt against his face and he keened anxiously. “…damn it… how is it rubbing into your face isn’t making you complain?”

IceGlide almost lost it and gave a laughing snort from his own nose as Toxic just lifted his hand and gave him a thumbs up. Oh boy, he hadn’t expected such a corny response in the middle of something so lewd! It didn’t break it though, Toxic was sucking his mesh in, drinking him really trying to eat him out and IceGlide was keening. He began to hop up and down, trying not to make the wet slaps of his sopping valve lips clapping at Toxic’s face but it was feeling so Primus damned amazing!

“Frag… you throw me for a loop all the time…” IceGlide groaned, shocked by the fact he was getting this much loving when really there should be some boundaries here. He was getting tense, feeling on the edge and yet, his guilt was starting to clip at him, tone it down and IceGlide stopped moving as he gave a whine. “…there’s gotta be something you wouldn’t like me doing?”

“Mwabee.” The muffled sound was so embarrassing that IceGlide’s mode was almost gone and the suddenly sat back, venting heavily and looking utterly overwhelmed. Everything was soaking and Toxic’s face was utterly coated in pink… there was a nice glob right between his optics and yet he just blinked gently.

“Sorry…” Had he ruined everything? ToxicBurn then slid his thick grey glossa up and slurped a few beautiful thick strands from under his nasal bridge. He made a wet smacking sound with his lips to indicate he’d been really enjoying it and IceGlide quivered, oozing onto the black’s belly and shocked he was feeling excited all over again!

“Maybe… I could accept a threesome if there was someone you ever wanted to play with… but I wouldn’t accept going to some couple swapping thing or an orgy. Even the threesome it would be… I guess… if you were cuckolding me or like doing a discipline thing?” ToxicBurn explained and then felt another hot glob onto his belly cables as IceGlide shuddered and shivered again. The thought of Toxic chained up like some rabid turbofox in heat watching someone else playing and holding IceGlide open for him was almost hot. But it also was pretty clear ToxicBurn was a one-bot guy. “Had to stand guard over an orgy once for my brothers… I didn’t like it at all… kept getting groped, hated it. Why would I want to swap with my brothers? It was like… their fetish over us and… then not understanding we’re brothers.”

“Well that really isn’t my speed, neither is a threesome. I’m a one bot seeker…” IceGlide stated, which was true but he was feeling cooling air around his valve and he gave a slight whimper. ToxicBurn then brought his hand forward. stroking teasingly in a circle around IceGlide’s anterior node and the seeker found himself rocking his hips forward and squirting out another little splash as he almost sowre but then gave another so whine. “…my valve’s feeling pretty lonely… but I kinda wanna play with you.”

“Its inflated… if you want to.” ToxicBurn stated, which was shockingly exciting to think that all that face riding had made the seemingly unwilling very willing. Carefully, ToxicBurn opened his groin plates and his big form with its bright green bio-lights flopped rather awkwardly out, glad to be free. It made IceGlide smirk in amusement as he then slid onto the bed alongside ToxicBurn, lounging over his lap and giving a snort when Toxic grasped his pede and kissed the top if it in a gentle way. He was then casually steering the rest of IceGlide’s pleasure from his face plates and licking it up so IceGlide shivered and oozed again… this was ridiculous.

IceGlide then turned to the big spike, he had played with a few before, it was easier to rub or suck one off that let one go anywhere else, it felt powerful to hold it too. IceGlide felt powerful when he had control over such a thing and gently, he stroked the form a little, steering it into a position where the firm head was to his dermas. He rubbed his cheeks against it, nuzzling into it as Toxic’s engine gave a loud roar of pleasure. IceGlide loved it and gently pressed his lips against the tip in a teasing little kiss. He then licked up and down it, surprised the taste was pretty different, perhaps because it wasn’t used often and after licking all the way up, he rubbed his tongue around the bottom of the head, teasing the little ring before then wrapping his dermas around the tip. He sucked and then pulled his head back, causing a brilliant wet pop sound and a little blob of coolant to sit right on the very tip.

“Hmm… boy this is different, certainly feels great. I like the feel of it against my dermas.” It was nice and felt warm against his lips, felt clean and like… well it felt like more like it wasn’t just an object and wanting to make it feel just as good was exciting. He let it lean onto his glossa, jogging it about gently and loving the way the green lights flashed. He then smacked his lips around it again and casually, pinching his lips about it bobbed his head back and forth. He let it go in deep, teasing and jogging it with his tongue before pulling it back with another slurping pop before looking towards Toxic with his glossa wagging. He was surprised though… normally the spike was wet by now. “Hmm… you enjoying this Tox?”

“You look amazing.” ToxicBurn rumbled softly, looking so ridiculously relaxed lounging back as if he was getting a pede massage. It was not what IceGlide was used to and so he continued, squeezing harder and then bobbing his head back and forth fast. He felt it thicken a little but it might just be because he was bulging his cheek plating. He dove his head down to the groin plate, dinning on it and then pulling back. He looked to ToxicBurn’s satisfied face… still a little confused.

“What about how it feels? Do you feel anything at all?” IceGlide questioned, almost worried that Toxic wasn’t actually feeling anything. He wouldn’t care for anyone else but… they’d done it twice already; this bot had gotten him pregnant so why… why was he being so different? Of course… he had been shot through this thing, they’d fixed it up perfectly but being with a bot that didn’t have the interfacing drive of others was knew. It was weirdly not insulting or disappointing but… to know he’d gotten this guy this far and he’d gotten pregnant to him… it made him feel weirdly proud. He couldn’t explain it but, it was like he knew ToxicBurn wasn’t lying to him. Boy, Starfall would send him straight to Rung with that logic!

“Not sure… something… but I like the way you look… I always like the way you look, the way you sound… I’m glad you’re enjoying me. I also like how confident you are… you could bite me if you felt like it or slap it or stand on it… if you looked as good as you do now… I’ll love it even more.” Toxic rumbled softly and IceGlide almost cackled at this unusual masochistic side but, he had called himself Ice’s slave before.

“Heh… you’re getting weird and seductive again.” IceGlide rumbled softly, gently wrapping his mouth around the spike again, sucking back and forth gently and then pausing. He steered it out, flicking his slippery glossa against its shiny, wet form before then circling around the tip. They could see that ToxicBurn was looking excited for it, wanting some more of this and IceGlide loved it before opening his mouth and pinching his denta around it, causing it to actually jolt and Toxic’s form to rumble violently with pleasure as IceGlide then kissed the spike and straightened up. “You alright if I ride you… no touching, you just lay down and let me work you?”

“As you wish.” ToxicBurn rumbled, lounging back and then clapping at his chest, only to feel the lubricant there and bring it up to his face. He licked it and IceGlide shivered at how much ToxicBurn was enjoying him. This was crazy, how could this guy be this crazy? With a soft snort IceGlide leant forward and pressed his dermas to Toxic’s, only to feel the dermas press firmly, massage and even pinch at his as if he could lead Toxic by the lips alone.

“Pfft… thank you… I’ve had a wonderful evening by the way.” IceGlide rumbled softly and then swung their body onto ToxicBurn again. Toxic looked up at him with an intoxicated expression and a low rumble of delight.

“I intend to keep you happy.” He stated calmly and IceGlide couldn’t help but snort at him again for that kind of statement. But he climbed up onto ToxicBurn and made sure to have a moment where his dribbling valve was sitting against the top of ToxicBurn’s spike. Toxic looked to him with a calm and obedient expression, willing to look and not touch and let IceGlide do what he wanted with him. IceGlide smirked and then slowly sank down onto it, feeling himself being stretched open with a wonderful sound of pleasure as he slipped down and lay his hands to Toxic’s frame with a groan.

“Frag… frag…” IceGlide hissed in disbelief, surprised how easily he’d been spread by this firm form and still spinning that Toxic didn’t feel too much. IceGlide sat back, impaled on his companion but feeling amazing as his valve clenched and squeezed around the spike without much effort. Charge was scattering about within and he was oozing more lubricant as he moaned and shuddered at the wonderful sensation. He turned to lock optics with ToxicBurn who was looking at him with a dreamy expression that only made IceGlide flush.

How could this guy be like this? With a groan IceGlide pushed his hands into Toxic’s dark frame and then began to drag himself up and down the form, his insides squeezing tightly around the spike. He felt amazing, it felt even better knowing he was in control and could go as fast as he was possible, he began to lift himself more, grinding more, enjoying the sensation and loving the way it just throbbed and seemed to rub against him. IceGlide looked down and noticed the bio-lights were getting brighter, he also noticed that ToxicBurn was gripping at the berth and hopefully that meant he was feeling something.

“Fraaag…” IceGlide keened, feeling amazing as he felt the spike inside now pressing and pushing, ToxicBurn was trying to stop the impulse to move his hips and was gripping the berth tightly. It made IceGlide’s optic wate happily to think that Toxic was feeling good now and that he was still in control and IceGlide whined in delight. He was panting and venting, his turbines spinning and his engine rumbling as he felt the bubble of pressure and the charge streaking harder and faster as his valve snapped around Toxic, dragging its valve lips hungrily around the spike as IceGlide ground onto the cock. “So close…”

“You look amazing.” ToxicBurn seemed to pant, looking up at IceGlide with an expression that screamed he really wanted to move himself and love Toxic, but was obedient. IceGlide could not believe how good that felt to see, how amazing it was to think that ToxicBurn wanted him so much but was going to give him control and… Primus he really was completely broken wasn’t he?

“Shut up… I must look so stupid…” IceGlide groaned, keening suddenly as he squeezed his valve around the spike and started to slide up and down with more speed. His valve was oozing and pouring all down the spike, making it obvious he was truly enjoying himself but it was extremely embarrassing all the same. This was feeling great though as ToxicBurn rumbled again.

“No… your dazzling…” Toxic growled, excited and trying to contain himself, desperate to move his hips but unwilling to disobey. His words though seemed to catch IceGlide off guard and he gave a keen as he then hurried to grind and drop in shallower, faster motions, flicking the spike tip at the point that was the most reactive and then.

“UHN….” IceGlide was sure he could count his best orgasms on just one hand and certainly this topped it. He couldn’t remember ever being so wet and soaking his partner in lubricant and transmissions fluids, but he groaned out in utter delight at the sensation of the dam bursting and everything just pouring out of him. His optics fritzed and his voice when staticky and he gave a groaned of shock as the last little push was joined by something else. “AAAH!”

He’d never thought much about a partner finishing inside but one couldn’t always control what their partner was up to but… this time it felt great. The hot flush of thick fluids shooting up deep, soaking his crackling mesh and then almost soothing him. He felt his valve practically sucking up around the spike and drinking in Toxic’s fluids. It was mad, crazy that it should feel so satisfying and he couldn’t help but whimper again in delight at the sensation of his valve being stretched out… oh boy everything felt like it was bloating to fill what Toxic had shot into him… but that was impossible right?

“Eh… was that good for you?” IceGlide groaned as the sensation ebbed and he could feel his systems trying to get back to normal. He was then surprised as he slumped but ToxicBurn sat up and hooked onto him, gently lying him down, hearing the wet ‘schlop’ of his spike leaving IceGlide as the grey and pink seeker gave a shiver of delight. Lounging against ToxicBurn he rumbled the question again and got a cute kiss to the nose.

“Perfect.” Toxic rumbled, a loving look in his optics but IceGlide gave a scoff of disbelief.

“Liar…” He then got another kiss to the nose, making him give a grunt as Toxic stroked his back gently with a loving smile and a soft, gentle vent.

“Did you know… when you’re close to overloading… your wing tips wiggle really fast your wings almost look to curl over… its adorable.” ToxicBurn rumbled softly and IceGlide’s pink patches were suddenly glowing as he flushed in utter disbelief.

“Oh Primus, now I’m going to be really self-conscious the next time we do it.” IceGlide muttered softly and there was a curious look on ToxicBurn’s face as he looked down his frame to where his spike had shrunk slightly and then was throbbing back up into position again. He could feel it pulsing, he had felt the release and he was surprised that so quickly he was ready al over again as he turned to IceGlide and his green optics flared.

“Hmm… it hasn’t shrunk back yet…” ToxicBurn rumbled and IceGlide smirked playfully.

“Pfft… what did I say about being subtle?”

“Very well… are you up for more riding, or would you prefer a slow, comfortable screw?” ToxicBurn suggested and IceGlide couldn’t help it but burst into laughter before kissing ToxicBurn gently and insisting it was his turn to do all the work.

“How’d you convince me to come here? Everyone’s going to know and everyone’s going to be freaking out about this. What can I do?” IceGlide hissed, confused how he’d ended up in a situation where he was going to the mummy and baby group with ToxicBurn. He’d had MidKnight and SmotherSky follow after them and guard the door to be on the safe side but stepping in amongst a variety of different bots, IceGlide was petrified. Any one of them could tell WindBlast what was happening but it was obvious that none of them even knew IceGlide. Half of them were looking at them with blank expressions as if they did not realise that there were so many seeker varieties out there.

“They will be told you’re carrying for Needlenose, that’s why they’ll come next week instead.” ToxicBurn rumbled softly to him, encouraging him to relax and settle. But IceGlide still was not sure as he wrapped his servos around him to hide themselves. He was ducking behind the big black wings with their toxic green stripes and he was grimacing as others brought chairs over and Toxic hooked some up to settle them down. With that, Knock Out then stepped over, clapping their hands and beckoning for everyone to settle. IceGlide was not willing but then rather surprised the others present by sitting in Toxic’s lap. Toxic didn’t mind but the others were staring in disbelief.

“Ah welcome, thank you for joining us… everyone, this is our newest member, IceGlide.” Knock Out stated with a pleasant smile upon his face and beckoning everyone to settle down. He was practically radiant and it was clear to see he loved having the time to discuss sparklings with expertise. “Come on, say hello.”

“Hi… ToxicBurn here is just my attendant… uh… I’ve been dealing with an issue; hence I’m only comfortable sitting on him… its weird I know but… yeah… this is safety.” IceGlide grunted and ToxicBurn lifted a hand and waved it in greeting whilst IceGlide adjusted himself a little more upon his lap. He could see a few were looking at him as if this must be part of some inter-face play but IceGlide was ignoring them completely as Sunstreaker was the one to give a soft chuckle and thought to explain him.

“You’re with friends here IceGlide, I made sure the coneheads escorted those rust-stains out of the building and we’re all on alert if they come anywhere near this safe spot.” Sunstreaker stated gently, looking relaxed even with a newborn chewing on their shoulder mount. Baby Solar Flare turned her head away for a moment, coolant sliding down her face as Sunstreaker automatically wiped her mouth parts as she gave a giggle. IceGlide was surprised them and comfortable with the baby around them.

“Uh… thank you, Sunstreaker.” IceGlide stated, but he was relaxed as Skywarp hopped onto the chair beside him to smile and look happy. He was also patting his slight belly to make a point of his own ability and IceGlide was relieved a friend was here.

“Here IceGlide… I was hoping you’d come here. Its good, we’re learning so much.” Skywarp began and IceGlide leant towards him as the pamphlets were passed around.

“At least you’re here Skywarp, I was so worried about who was going to be here and who I could trust.” IceGlide stated, shifting on Toxic’s lap whilst he took up the pamphlets and passed them over to ThunderCracker before he then took the next few things that were being passed around. ToxicBurn was surprised to see there one of the things being shared were little pipes to use to store excess amber energon, which made Toxic a little surprised.

“Oh, don’t be… first there’s Sunstreaker… and his beautiful baby Solar Flare. Then there’s me, I’m carrying Thundercracker’s, then there’s Meteorfire… he’s carrying for him and Cosmos but they had to get help getting pregnant so he probably is closest to your situation. Then there’s Grapple and Hoist, Hoist’s here to learn but we all think Grapple’s in the early stages. Then there’s Tailgate and Cyclonus… Cyclonus is very scary… sometimes they bring Whirl with them. Then there’s Scrapper and Long-Haul… they’re in the stages of trying and Long-Haul’s been having trouble figuring out if he’s pregnant or having a phantom pregnancy. We’re talking about that today.” Skywarp began, showing a shocking amount of confidence over this whole place. IceGlide couldn’t believe it and was feeling much more relaxed as Skywarp continued. “Then there are Knock Out’s children, some are here to finish their parole but have to take a few of these classes because they can be carriers or make their partners carriers. Then there are a few others who have been recognised as potential carriers and are here. I tried to get Hotlink to come.”

“Yikes… Hotlink’s a carrier? And I thought my whole set up was the universe playing a game with me… but I suppose he could use Bitstream, couldn’t he?” IceGlide stated, although he was pretty shocked to learn that when he knew Hotlink so well and the whole situation with his friend.

“I think that’s why he doesn’t want to come… Sunstorm’s been so happy around Solar Flare… but they can’t deal with this I think.” Skywarp stated gently, grasping IceGlide’s hand to soothe him.

“I don’t blame him… but I’m glad to be here with friends.” IceGlide stated as Knock Out pulled out the projector to start giving the lesson. “Glad to be with my buddy Skywarp.”

“You understand my paranoia and that makes me so happy.” Skywarp beamed and then IceGlide stepped off ToxicBurn who went to give Knock Out a bit of help. IceGlide settled on the chair finally and then they all got a bit of a surprise as Solar Flare swung and hooked herself onto ToxicBurn’s frame, to which he gripped her gently. Carefully he let her scuttle along his frame and grasp at him whilst he made faces and vented softly before waggling wings so she waggled them too as IceGlide stared in disbelief. “Also… is it me, or does ToxicBurn look… giddy holding Solar Flare there?”

“Heh… guess he does…”