Ratchet (Transformers) Chapter 9
"What are you doing?"
Ratchet blinks. He's confused about why you're lounging on the couch.
"I believe we have work today."
"Dude we've been working shifts back and forth, you know we get days off. We aren't machines. Humans need rest." Ratchet was fully dressed for work. He shuffled awkwardly at the door.
"My apologies. "You smile.
"How about a trip today Ratchet?" You have that look on your face, and he isn't given time to truly think about it because you're already up and heading for the door.
"Where are we going?" He questions as he follows you. "
"You'll see."
The trip is maybe half an hour away. When you exit the car, Ratchet merely looks around. It's a mass of just trees and nature. You park the car, and begin your journey up the trail. Ratchet can't help but glance around.
"I am confused, why are we out in the forest?"
"Well, no one ever really comes up here. Just you and me."
"I see that." you giggle. "Ratchet, I told you we'd try again, what do you think I brought you here."
Oh.
"OH!"
He finally realized. You just laugh shaking your head.
You approach with your hands out. Before you fully touch him, you watch his eyes. "If you're in pain, tell me, I'll stop immediately."
"Understood."
You both inhale, letting it out slowly, and the minute your hand makes contact with his skin, you can feel the change. The metal of his arm is slowly forming, and you're a little anxious, so you close your eyes. You can hear the gears shifting in place, feel the cold exterior under your fingertips. It's maybe about a minute, you finally peek open your eyes, pulling your hands away. Ratchet stands to his full height, and you stare up in awe at the autobot.
"Ratchet."
He looks down, flexing his metallic limbs, drawing his weapons. You know he is doing an internal check of everything. As far as you can see, his legs have fully healed. You step closer, placing your hand against the base of his leg, marvelling at the bright yellow color.
"You're okay.." you sound relieved, and he smiles. "It is all thanks to you. I would have died that night had it not been for your bravery. I'll forever be in your debt (Y/N)."
"It was nothing, really."
Now that you know he's back to his old self, another question hangs in the air.
"I guess you're going to search for Optimus now huh."
"I must, "
That's what you were afraid of. Truth of the matter is you've gotten way too close. You were supposed to heal and help him, that was it, nothing more. You knew from the very beginning that eventually he would leave, but you hoped that it wouldn't be quite so soon.
"I will not die, I promise you. "
"I believe in you Ratchet."
That's all he needs to hear.
He takes a step back, immediately switching into a vehicle. You laugh when he revs the engine.
"See you soon."
With that he takes off, and you stare at the back of him, hoping that this won't be the last time you see him.