#ratchet headcanons

[demxnscous]

ratchet would sooner die than admit it but he gets really hot and bothered when you start bossing around the team. the worst part? the mechs would know based on scent alone, so he’ll find any excuse to keep himself busy

[tesarusthickthighs]

Ooo hi I would love to hear about your TFP Ratchet thoughts, and if I could request something in relation, I'd love to maybe read some bits about Optimus Prime and Ratchet like some fun HCs int he present or your thoughts on their interactions pre-war

ratchet my love❤️

warning: gets a little angsty at some points, all sfw though. cut is to save space

tfp ratchet headcanons

ratchet never wanted to be a medic. he did study cybertronian medicine and the likes, but that was more due to the rising threat of war and the need of medics

especially the years leading up to the war. there were riots, crime was at an all time high, and the hospitals were filled with unfortunate victims of the circumstances

ratchet was a science guy, that's why he's so handy with the ground bridge. he was incredible, and assisted in major breakthroughs pertaining to space/ground bridges

but due to the rising casualties across the planet, he began studying and practicing medicine.

it's part of why he's so upset all the time, he never wanted this. he had dreams and aspirations, he wanted to be a scientist, not a field medic. he mourns what could have been

ratchet had met orion pax in the library orion worked in. ratchet would frequently spend time researching in the library

ratchet was a history nerd, when he had free time. that's how orion and him initially began bonding, orion had the same passion for history

they used to spend hours discussing cybertronian history, philosophy and the likes. eventually, it turned more personal, and they became close friends.

ratchet is much older than optimus, and served as a sort of mentor-figure to him. he still does, optimus frequently goes to ratchet for advice

before the war, ratchet was young and spry. rather similar to jack and june.

and before his schooling? our man was a party animal

you ever seen an ambulance do a keg stand? because optimus has

ratchet loathes to admit how similar to the human children he once was

[signedaiko]

Hey so today was very exhausting and as soon as I got home I literally just laid on the floor and took a two hour nap lol. I was wondering how the tfp bots (Specifically Optimus, Ratchet, and Smokescreen) would react to their human charge (platonic/ family relationship) doing the same? Like they pick them up and when they get to base and as soon as they stop to let them out, the human just opens the door and collapses on the floor in exhaustion. And when they try to move them the human just slaps their servo away or lets out a loud groan to just let them sleep XD (Sorry that this is long 🏃)

Optimus [Prime]

- The leader picked you up from work as usual - He kept the inside warm and cozy so you could rest after the intensive labour - Unlike usually, you seemed much more exhausted and seemed to disregard any conversation in favour of some shut eye - He just turned the radio to some calm music and tried to drive the less bumpy or disturbing way possible - Instead of letting you out, he transformed with you in his grip and brought you to his private space - None of the others disturbed you or him as he carried you away - One blanket pile on his chassis later you were out like a light - Optimus simply read a datapad worth of information, enjoying the casual silence you shared - The other humans and autobots could be a lot to handle, he appreciated that you made it so easy for him to care for you - Even if unintentional, your break ended up being his break too

Ratchet [Prime]

- Ratchet wasn't one to worry too quickly - But... you were more quiet than usual and showed signs of severe exhaustion - Not wanting to bother, he tried to assume the best until you got back to base - But you slumping out when he opened his door and collapsing to the floor was enough to jump start his spark - He made EVERYONE get out or stay quiet - Lays you down on the couch with a blanket while scanning you 3...4...5 times just to ensure your safety - Luckily you were fine, just low on energy - The medic looks over you nonetheless, even grabbing some water and human food to sit on the coffee table for when you woke up - " You seem quite worried, old friend " - I was assigned to watch over them, wasn't I? "

Smokescreen [Prime]

- He was so busy talking to you about his day that he didn't even realize you were half asleep and only mumbling back responses - Opens his door as usual but didn't expect you to tumble out because you were leaning on it - Pokes you like you are a dead body - " Y/n ?! " - Thought you may have been killed by something he did - But you raised your hand dismissively - Picks you up carefully and puts you on his shoulder so you aren't in the way of being stepped on by others - Gives you your dropped sweater to use as a blanket - Smokescreen really tries to stay still so you can rest comfortably but sometime he jolts or has to hold himself from doing anything brash

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Authors Note - They try so hard to make u comfy anon...I hope they did a good job at letting you rest!!!

[phaticserpent]

Hi! Hey, uh, can I get some TFP Ratchet with a transgender male human headcanons? Nothing romantic, just like, father/son type thing.

MANSNSBDNSBMSJEMW RJENSUHE YES!!!!

Trigger warning: slur, bullying, mention of suicide

He doesn’t think much of you at first, you’re quiet and he appreciates that from you. Unlike Jack and Miko

He was assigned your guardian and Ratchet didn’t really complain, but he was a bit annoyed

The first few weeks were awkward. He noticed the bruises on your wrist, calves, and your cheek. He started getting concerned when they appeared frequently

“What happened?”

“Gym class.” You dismissed.

When Ratchet picked you up from school, you tried to escape as fast as you could. “Hey tr*nny! Gonna go get your boy shots?” Vince taunted. You closed the door, but Ratchet remained.

“What are you doing? Please, we need to get out of here.” You hissed. He started heading towards base but stopped nearby

“What did he mean? What’s a ‘tr*nny’?”

You told him you were transgender. He didn’t really understand at first

“Is it a style or something? Dress up? What is it Miko said, ‘tomboy’?”

After a few more minutes, he started to understand. We also have to face the fact that Cybertron doesn’t have sexism or gender stereotypes/discrimination

“Your world is quite judgemental.”

He starts looking into it and what he could do to help.

“Do you have a binder?”

“Uh, no. I’m saving up for it.”

He asks Raf to help, without telling him you’re trans. After school, you find a small package on the passenger seat.

“For you.”

“What is it?”

“Well you’re going to find out if you open it.”

You started crying when you realized it was a binder. Ratchet didn’t know what to do, he started panicking and thought you didn’t like it

“Are you okay? What’s wrong? Please stop crying! Did I do something wrong?”

“N-no! Thank you!! Thank you so much! But how?”

“Oh, I....uh, asked Raf to help me research what kinds were safer to use. Apparently we also needed your chest size, so I pulled up the examination I did on all four of you towards the beginning.”

You ask him if he could help you pick out a name. You two went through the entire list, trying to see which one fits/which one you like

“Alex?”

“Oakley?”

“Jay?”

“Arden?”

“Bailey? No, sounds like a girl.”

“Blake?”

Eventually you chose [Y/N]

You had another encounter with Vince and his gang. He said the same thing as before but you simply ignored him. Ratchet summoned his holoform and exited the vehicle.

“Ratchet, it’s okay, let’s go.” You tugged at his arm.

He ignored you, “you want to say that again?”

“Who are you?” Vince mocked.

“Someone you shouldn’t mess with. How about you leave [Y/N] alone.”

“[Y/N]? Oh, I see now. She picked out a boy’s name too.” Vince started laughing.

“A more manly name than ‘Vince’. So I suggest you shut your hole, unless you want more.”

The entire school laughed at Vince when they realized he peed his pants.

Ratchet helped you work up your courage when you came out to the rest of the team. They were accepting and didn’t need any explanations, except for Miko, who was still processing everything you had said. But eventually she caught up

As Ratchet dropped you off at home, he wondered if the bruises were from your parents.

“Do your parents know?”

“Yeah” / “No”

“They allowed me to get my own job so I could pay for my own stuff. I was saving up for a binder, but since I have that, I’m working my way to testosterone and top surgery.”

“They aren’t really......educated in this stuff. I don’t know how to break it to them that their ‘precious daughter’ turned out to be.....a boy.”

“They should love you either way.”

“Yeah.”

You went home and asked their opinion on transgender.

If they showed positive reactions to the topic, you came out, if they didn’t, you remained silently in the closet.

But word travels fast around Jasper, Nevada. Your parents found out either way.

if they were religiously strict, they kicked you out without hesitation. Ratchet drove you back to base. When it came time for you to sleep, Ratchet invited you to his berthroom.

Soon enough, you lived at base

Although you were grateful, you began doubting yourself. You didn’t think it would get better, so you went to the top of the base and stared down

You stopped to contemplate what would happen. How would the Autobots react? Then you saw the pile of rocks beside you

Ratchet had searched everywhere for you, he ascended and yelled at the machine to go faster in frustration and fear. When he found you at the ledge, his thoughts raced

“No......[Y/N] no!”

You almost fell in shock, but he caught you in time. He gave you a long lecture, but it was mostly ranting to himself

“I don’t know your experience, I don’t share the struggles you have......but I know the feeling of hopelessness. The constant worry that things will never get better. If you had taken your life, you can never see the progress you made.......you can talk to me or the other Autobots.....granted, I don’t think Bumblebee or Bulkhead would have sound advice, but we’re always here.”

“Thank you Ratchet.”

He helps you through depression. He can’t do much for dysphoria

“Did you know, that trans people have the corresponding brain to their gender?” Ratchet informed

“Huh?”

“You may not have the right parts, but you do have the right core. Trans men have a male brain and trans women have female brains. It’s quite interesting.”

Ratchet tries to get you testosterone, he’s a medical doctor but it proved to be difficult due to the fact that Ratchet needed a license in that field, or some form of permit

You then had to explain the procedure of how you had to get testosterone; through gender therapy.

“So many steps.” Ratchet scoffed. “You humans make everything difficult.”

If your hair was long : “Do you want to get a haircut?” He asked.

“Obviously, I just don’t know what style I want it to be.”

Miko offered to cut your hair but Ratchet declined

But it took a few years, when your doctor prescribed you with testosterone. The first person you told was Ratchet. He cheered and helped you apply the testosterone. If it was shots, he would make sure you did it correctly

“Stay still”

“No no no, not there!”

Ratchet starts seeing the changes in your voice, body and face. It took him a few days to get adjusted to the drastic changes

He was there with you when you got top surgery (in his holoform). He started tearing up when you started crying from joy after seeing your flat chest

Ratchet grew concerned for your well-being post surgery. He wouldn’t let you do anything

Was that a cough? No coughing!

“Aa-aA—“

No sneezing!

Bathroom? Ratchet would carry you to the bathroom

What’s that? You need food? He would bring you food......no junk food!

Name changing was a tedious process, especially in Jasper, Nevada. Ratchet had to drive you to another city so you could change your gender and name

“Wait.....you have to go to court?”

“To make sure I don’t break any laws.”

But it was worth it

It’s so longgggggg, I hope you like it!

[vullardqueen]

I bet Ratchet can see more colors than humans can

I bet