#parent bumblebee

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        Optimus Prime shook Bumblebee awake from his nightmare. Bumblebee opened his optics looking around frantically before putting his hands to his neck. His neck was no longer cut open, only a scar where the cut was made. Bumblebee sighed in relief leaning against Optimus who was rubbing his back in comfort.

       "Are you alright, Bumblebee?" Optimus' voice was filled with concern and worry, Bumblebee looked up at Optimus frowning. He wasn't okay, he was scared. Bumblebee shook his head, Optimus wrapped his strong large arms and held him tight to his chest, kissing his forehead.

       "I was back in that room, Optimus, but it had an operating table in it; and Megatron was there and so was…" Bumblebee choked on his words as he sobbed into Optimus' chest. All of his worst memories had come back to haunt him. 

        Optimus Prime wished that Bumblebee didn't have to go through that. Both this time and the time before, it was all because he was too late in saving Bumblebee. He was never there for Bumblebee when he needed him but when Optimus needed someone Bumblebee was always there. "I'm sorry Bumblebee. I truly am." Bumblebee sobbed harder into his chest.

       "I couldn't move, I was so scared." Bumblebee whimpered as Optimus pulled him into his lap, cuddling him. "It's okay now, you're safe. I won't let it happen again." Optimus Prime would keep this promise in his spark and mind. "Even if I have to kill." Bumblebee couldn't help but chuckle in between his cries. Optimus killing somebot for no reason was so funny to him.

       "Optimus, you're too soft for that." Optimus softly smiled at Bumblebee who had a small smile on his face. But Optimus couldn't deny the fact that he was right, he wouldn't kill somebot for no reason. Bumblebee slowly began to relax in Optimus Prime's arms. 

       Optimus looked over at the doorway hearing it opening, standing there was a little light blue sparkling. "Strongarm?" Bumblebee turned his head to see what Optimus was talking about. Strongarm walked over to the berth and tried to climb up. Bumblebee smiled softly and let go of Optimus and picked up his little creation, bringing her to his lap.

       "What's wrong, my strong little warrior." Optimus Prime put his arms around Bumblebee's shoulder as Bumblebee cuddled Strongarm. "I heard Sire shouting Carrier's name. I was scared something had happened." Strongarm cuddled Bumblebee back, she hoped that Bumblebee was okay. She traced Bumblebee's neck scar but quickly pulled away. 

       Strongarm looked back up at him and asked a question, "Can I fall asleep in here?" Both Bumblebee and Optimus Prime smiled at her. Optimus pushed some of her short white protoform hair out of her face as Bumblebee nodded. "Yeah you can." Having his creation and bondmate nearby always calmed him down. Giving him a sense of relief of safety and peace.

       Bumblebee put Strongarm in between him and Optimus and laid down next to her. Optimus pulled the covers over them before lying down with them. Before Bumblebee could fall fully to sleep he heard Optimus whisper, "I love you, Bumblebee."