💙🩵 Sharkie 🩵💙

After he got them and the little ones all settled in (The best he could, at the time.), he begrudgingly had to help Rodimus with the mission at hand.. It was so mysterious, they weren't told anything about what was happening, only that it was bad. They still to this day remember the pit that settled deep within their tank when Megatron suddenly announced that he had to go help in battle. Primus, they had already lost most everyone they held dear, what if this new friend of theirs vanishes too? They sat anxiously, tending to the sparklings to pass the time, awaiting to hear something, anything! Did everything turn out okay, bad, meh? What? What's going on? Then, to their surprise.. Megatron returned, just to check in on them and to see if they needed anything for the night. He hated having to be out for so long, leaving them hanging like that, but Rodimus somehow managed to crash land a fleet ship into the fraggin' planet, so it really was out of his hands. He'll never forget their sad, little, worried face, it made his spark sink, he felt so bad. After that incident, he made sure to visit them every cycle, simply to make up for the fact he scared them so bad.. and to make sure they were doing alright, them and the sparklings, he's a big sparkling bot. Soon enough, they both found that something was blossoming between them, perhaps even something the two would consider love. (Aw, so mushy!)

It was little things that caught Megatron's optics, a small subconscious smile whenever they were making energon for the little ones, the teeny tiny excited bounces they did whenever he came to visit them, and the way they furrowed their optical ridges whenever they were really trying to concentrate on something. Those little things brought nothing but joy and hope to his spark, he longed to see those sweet little ticks over and over again... Sometimes he'd even do things just to see them, like ask them to read something aloud or surprise them with a second visit a cycle specifically to see that lovely smile of theirs one more time.

But Rorow? Primus, they were so nervous around him.. a good nervous! Every time he was with them it was like they were being seen and heard for the first time in forever. Finally, they had someone like-minded to hold, to cherish, to love. And they certainly couldn't contain their love for him for even a moment! And when he'd do his little habits, like silently tap his pede and scratch his chin as he reads logs, tilt his helm to the side and smile at them every time they locked optics, and gently wrap his arms around their waist oh so protectively whenever in public.. it drove them wild!

Despite Rorow being very openly loving, Megatron was actually the one who had finally had enough of the little cat and mouse game they had going on and made the first move. To his dismay, he asked them out on a date within the first few decascycles, meaning he definitely lost that round. And despite all odds, even though they had just met recently and hadn't had too much interaction (In Megatron's opinion, he's a gentleman.), they said yes! He couldn't hide the giant smile that graced his lips upon hearing their sweet voice agree, it was like music to his audial sensors.

But how about Rorow? How did they react? Primus, they thought they were gonna explode, it was an immediate yes, they practically shouted it when he asked. They couldn't wait to finally go out with the bot they adore! They were genuinely practically bouncing off the walls.

The date wasn't awkward like Megs had assumed it would be, it was shockingly.. wonderful! They talked for hours and hours, and since they have most of the same interests, it was just a nonstop pleasant time! His personal favorite part, though, was when he sat with Rorow, holding them close, making their vents stutter and fume from how flustered they were by simply sitting next to him.. He cherishes that memory deeply and makes sure to bring it up once every few cycles just to aggravate them. (It always works, they'll get him back one day.)

It was incredible, just as Rorow had hoped! He even brought them gifts, their favorite snack! They, of course, thought to bring some as well, and ironically enough, it his favorite snack! Great minds, am I right? But their favorite part of the whole day? Well, it was when Megatron just sat with them for hours, talking, holding them close to himself, with his arm draped around their shoulders.. He just loves to rub in how flustered they were, it was the first date! Give 'em a break!

Over and over again, they went on dates, to the point people started to poke fun at them, saying things like: "Why don't you two just get sparked and get it over with?" And well.. after some thinking, they did! (To the local grumpy ol' snarky bots dismay.) And soon after, they had their precious little sparkling, Sharkbite.

Now what little things does he notice? What does he have to look forward to now that they're together? Their small hands wrapped around his neck and waist, their bright smile whenever he enters the room, and the small, happy chirps of their sparkling whenever he comes home from a mission and the tiny pawing of her little hands on his pedes, begging him to hold her.

And Rorow? His soft smile when his optics settle on theirs, his warmth pressed against their frame, the soft purring of his engine, and those small moments together, out with their sparkling. Now isn't that true love if you've ever seen it?

And sure, he may be the go to for being held because he's absolutely massive, but her carrier is the go to for snuggles, pats, and shoulder rides! She says that "mama is comfier than papa".. I'd imagine so, considering Megatron's bulkier frame. Nevertheless, it still always manages to wring out a small grumble from the mech whenever she actively chooses Mama Rorow snuggles over Papa Megs ones... He suspects foul play, perhaps they're bribing her somehow. He feels he's losing his crown as the favorite.. perhaps he'll make it a competition. Who doesn't love a good game, hm? (He will bribe her with candies and goods, I'm just warning you)

And if she ever starts to feel too lonely or unloved (This practically never happens, she's just a bit of a drama queen), she'll rush over to her mama to get some good, warm snuggles. Because of this, if her carrier is away for too long, she'll get deeply perturbed and begin searching for her... That is, unless Ravage is there, he's practically seen as a second carrier at this point. Ravage is the master at putting her to sleep, his soft purring engine combined with his warmth is the perfect recipe for a good nap.. and she can't miss her mama is she's asleep. Perfect plan, yes?

Speaking of naps, little Sharkbite's only two methods of falling asleep other than Ravage cuddles is laying across Megatron's warm chassis or being tucked underneath Mama Rorow's chin with their arms wrapped tightly around her. Otherwise, good luck.

And you know what else? Sharkbite says Mama Rorow gives the very best gifts! Like recently, they got her a pretty pot of purple and red vines from Earth, something like in those books about plants she loves so much. She absolutely adores them! (They made sure to get the ones that are safe to eat, just in case little Sharkbite gets the urge to test out the leaves texture between her teeth) She loves her sire, but she sure does love her carrier too!

Now for her babysitters. First up, Rodimus! Well, it's abundantly clear he isn't the favorite, she gets along with anyone pretty well, it's just.. she doesn't really click with him for some reason. It drives him absolutely bonkers, he's tried everything!

Taking other babysitters shifts, you know, spending more quality time together! Nope. Nothing. In fact, he thinks she got so tired of him at one point that she literally chose to read over spending time with him.. She hates reading! She just looks at the pictures, she never reads! But she read just to avoid him! Ugh! To be completely fair though, he was with her all day, but still!

Then he tried giving her cool gifts, still notta zilch! Even though she carries that big giant whale plush from him everywhere, she still doesn't associate it with him! Instead, it reminds her of her mama and whenever they're away, she says it keeps her safe. Bah! That's wholesome, but that's not the reaction he wanted!

Then he tried to give her tons of affection, she loves affection! Y'know, giving her tons of hugs, snuggles, and walks about the ship... Only for her to leave him for Ravage who happened to be passing by! Truly heartbreaking, he's so misunderstood. He's gonna write about it in his captain's journal.

But know that this isn't happening because he's a bad babysitter, surprisingly enough, he's oddly maternal. If she gets upset, he'll distract her with games and if need be, he'll talk her down from a fit. He makes sure to give her plenty of snacks, things to do, everything. He just isn't her papa and Ravage is a kitty.. and he's not a kitty.

It's her favorite babysitter's time to shine, Ravage! He just loves her to pieces, he sees her as his own and it shows. (So does Rodimus though! >:( ) He spoils her rotten, yet he still knows when to put his foot down.. really he's just the best of both worlds. He always makes sure to have a theme for the day planned, whether it be a day based around stargazing or a day about books, there's always something to do the whole day. (Sometimes he even styles the snacks around the theme, too!)

Overall, he's an amazing babysitter, he's kind, patient, and gentle.. not to mention he listens to what she wants to do. And she just loves his kitty ears and tail! Perhaps a bit too much, though. He'd prefer not to get gnawed all day. (One of her favorite pastimes involving him is to chew on him then run away as he play reprimands her, if her father's near, then she'll start climbing up his leg and play pouting at him, saying "Ravage is being mean!"... It's safe to assume that when she gets older, she's going to run to her papa if she ever gets in trouble then too)

Now for the "meh" babysitter, Ultra Magnus. She has absolutely no opinion on him whatsoever, he's just there and then he's gone. Don't get me wrong, he'd like to befriend her.. he just doesn't really know how. He's a decent babysitter though, he's incredibly responsible (Perhaps too responsible), he does all the necessities, he plays with her a bit, feeds her, gives her snacks, attempts to get her to nap, but it never works for anyone except for Ravage... He does everything right! It's just.. he's kind of bad with kids. Well, respectfully, in her words, "he's boring". I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Maybe if he gets her some new toys and played with her a bit more, her opinion on him will change. But, it's not all bad! She enjoys riding on his shoulders sometimes, she likes to be tall and he's very tall! So you know, that's a plus! But that's about it, sadly.

Time for some fun facts!

Her favorite color is purple, all because of her new found fascination with the pretty plants in the books Rodimus gave her... She keeps drawing them everywhere.. not that anyone minds, most say the ship needs some color anyway. But her most favorite plants are the purple and red ones, specifically vines... The red bits remind her of her father's optics, she finds peace from the familiarity.

One of her favorite things to do is to sit and hang out with people, no matter who they are, anyone is welcome. She'll babble on about her toys lives and "spill the tea" about some drama she heard going on between them. But most of all, she's found that she really enjoys those movies from Earth that Ravage managed to get his paws on.. one she really loves. I think she called it "Finding Nemo"? She loves the little orange fishy in it, her parents are actively hunting for merchandise from the movie, but apparently it's pretty old and is extremely hard to find merch of. Not to worry, though, they'll find some eventually. In the meantime, the movie is more than enough for her, she could watch it over and over, forever. (To Megatron's dismay)

She's still learning how to swim, but she's getting the hang of it! She can go short distances all by herself (With her mama's hands protectively beneath her as she goes), the only problem is that she tires easily. Y'know, she has short little arms and legs, it's a lot more work for her than it is for older, taller, and stronger people. She's gonna be a force to be reckoned with when she's older though! She loves to swim, maybe she'll even pick an aquatic alt mode like her carrier.

Speaking of a force to be reckoned with, she has her sire's fiery determination, she doesn't stop until she gets what she wants... Luckily for her parents, she's an incredibly tame child that only craves pats. Her negotiation skills are unrivaled as well.. they might want to watch that one, she's a little go getter!

One of her favorite pastimes to do alone is to color in coloring books, she finds it satisfying to scribble in all the pretty colors and see the end result. However, if someone colors with her and they go out of the lines, she will go out of her way to teach them how to color "properly"... Perhaps she'll be an artist or a teacher when she grows up.