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Hey all. This one was a bitch. I'd love some feedback on if the mood I was after succeeded or failed. Here are poor Arcee and Springer getting into to trouble as parents about 3 seconds after Solstice comes online as they realize they could lose her almost as soon as they gain her.

I'd also love some feedback on Solstice herself. I wanted a sweet looking kid of course, but if you've got a Wrecker for a "dad" and a kick-ass bitch for a "mom" you won't grow up to sit on the sidelines. Both her physical schematics and her personality are a combination of their programming....which means she'll be trouble when she grows up. If Rodimus lets her grow up.

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This chapter: Maelstrom39 Ties that Bind A
The Ties that Bind
Maelstrom Chapter 39
Author's note: This story is part of a LONG series called Maelstrom. It is strictly Gen. 1 - sorry, but that was all that was out when I started writing. If you have not read the nine original Maelstrom Comics and the preceding text stories, I strongly suggest you do....this is chapter 39 and the majority of my chapters have over 100 pages if you print them with .25 inch margins!   Most of my stories have art that goes with them.
This scene contains strong language and violence. Rated M for adult themes! Really!
The Ties that Bind:  PART A
After all the worrying and preparations, Arcee’s delivery was something like anti-climactic for Springer, even if Metroplex’s Med-Lab seemed like a place he’d never been before.
“That’s it?” he exclaimed.
“Sure,” First Aid said.  “What did you expect?”  He disconnected numerous cables from Arcee’s housing and wat

The Ties that Bind:  PART A

After all the worrying and preparations, Arcee’s delivery was something like anti-climactic for Springer, even if Metroplex’s Med-Lab seemed like a place he’d never been before.

“That’s it?” he exclaimed.

“Sure,” First Aid said.  “What did you expect?”  He disconnected numerous cables from Arcee’s housing and watched the readouts.  The screen read 100% on the schematics transfer for their new sparkling. Solstice was now a blueprint and the fabricating equipment began stirring.

“I’m fine,” Arcee said, a bit reproachfully.

“Sorry ‘Cee,” Springer said, truly shame-faced for a change.  “I was just expecting something a bit more...dramatic.”

“You’ve been stationed on Earth too long,” First Aid said.

“I for one am glad it’s not a messy ordeal like the humans go through!  This one has caused me enough drama for one lifetime already!” Arcee cried.

“How’s your energon?” First Aid asked, although he keep his optics on Solstice’s monitors.

“Low, but not as much as I was expecting,” Arcee mused.  They all jumped as the machines behind them whirred into action.    “I can’t wait to see her!”

“Neither can half the known universe,” Springer said with a hint of a snarl.

“Don’t be angry Springer,” Arcee said.

“I can’t help it.  After all of our pleas and demands for privacy there were STILL reporters trying to follow us in.  This is our moment and they tried to butt in and ruin it!”

“They are succeeding in ruining it because you are thinking about them and not our protoform being built before your optics!”

Springer was not a mech known for his diplomacy or tact, but he knew when his mate was right...and gearing up to hurt him.  He wrapped his over-sized arms around her and they stood there together, watching.  The assembly system didn’t offer much of a view, but as various parts were sculpted and welded, they caught glimpses here and there that kept them entranced.  First Aid watched just as closely, but from a more technical stand point.  All seemed well, and he was glad for that since he wasn’t at all sure he’d notice if something was amiss.

The medic watched, and memorized, and hoped if the day ever came that something ever went wrong this first “birth” would be enough to guide him.

The entire process took about 2 hours.

Finally, a short, sturdy little Autobot emerged from the assembly system.  About 6 feet in height, and a light golden green, the tiny femme’s optics were dark and lifeless.  Tubes and wires still wrapped around the protoform.  She lay on the creche, waiting for the final phase.   Her first dose of energon poured directly into her, bringing her life-functions on-line to receive her consciousness.

Springer’s grip on his mate became almost crushing.

Arcee grinned.

At last, after a final systems check, Solstice’s pre-programmed personality down-loaded into her body.  She sat up with a small gasp.

Arcee rushed over and knelt in front of the new Autobot who looked all around her in open curiosity.   Her optics took in Arcee, Springer, First Aid, and her surrounding for a moment before she spoke.

Staring to Arcee’s optics she said, “Hello.  I’m Solstice.  Do I know you?”

Arcee made a sound that was half giggle and half sob.  “I’m Arcee, Solstice.  I’m your mother.”

Solstice cocked her head to one side as if trying to make sense of that.  Then she brightened and smiled.  “OH!  I remember you!  You’re the one that helped me to hang on when that bad robot tried to kill us!  Is Edana here?”
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Springer’s head was floating somewhere off his shoulders.  He and Arcee had known, in an abstract sort of way, that there would suddenly be this whole new person to deal with and teach and take care of.

It would have been nice if she had let them get used to her a bit before throwing them into a tricky parenting situation.  Like... oh... maybe five minutes would have been nice.

Solstice liked to get right down to business.  Not even off the assembly line and already throwing her parents for a loop.

Arcee, no surprise, was handling things better than Springer was.  Or at least she was faking calm better.   She slid up onto the creche and drew the new Autobot into her lap.  For a moment she just held their daughter with her optics dimmed.

Solstice allowed that a moment and then stirred restlessly.  Arcee drew back a bit and looked at her.

“Solstice...do you really remember what happened?” the femme asked gently.

Solstice tilted her head a bit and looked sad.  “I remember being scared.  I remember your voice, telling me to hang on over and over.  You got quieter and quieter but you never went away.  I remember you being afraid for...Springer...too.”

“I’m Springer,” the burly mech answered in a husky whisper.  “I’m your...I’m your father.”

“Oh...” Solstice said thoughtfully.  Then she smiled.  “Arcee loves you very much.”

Springer grinned a bit ruefully.  “That’s good to know.”  There was no way he was fitting on that little table with his girls, so he knelt in front of them.  Solstice leaned forward and touched his optics gently, watching carefully as they dimmed and lit under her small hand.

“I’m glad you can see again,” she smiled.  Arcee winced, and Springer’s mouth fell open.  First Aid rescued them from having to find an answer by stepping in to give the new Autobot her first exam.

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Author's note: This scene and the excerpts that go with it are part of a LONG Generation 1 series called Maelstrom. If you have not read the nine original Maelstrom Comics and the preceding text stories, I strongly suggest you do.   It's a long haul...in addition to the 9 comics there are roughly 4000 pages of text story to read before this scene.

RATED MATURE FOR VIOLENCE!

For the start of the series:   illmatar.deviantart.com/galler…

For the full text story that this scene is pulled from:

Maelstrom39 Ties that Bind A
The Ties that Bind
Maelstrom Chapter 39
Author's note: This story is part of a LONG series called Maelstrom. It is strictly Gen. 1 - sorry, but that was all that was out when I started writing. If you have not read the nine original Maelstrom Comics and the preceding text stories, I strongly suggest you do....this is chapter 39 and the majority of my chapters have over 100 pages if you print them with .25 inch margins!   Most of my stories have art that goes with them.
This scene contains strong language and violence. Rated M for adult themes! Really!
The Ties that Bind:  PART A
After all the worrying and preparations, Arcee’s delivery was something like anti-climactic for Springer, even if Metroplex’s Med-Lab seemed like a place he’d never been before.
“That’s it?” he exclaimed.
“Sure,” First Aid said.  “What did you expect?”  He disconnected numerous cables from Arcee’s housing and wat

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Hey all. This one was a bitch. I'd love some feedback on if the mood I was after succeeded or failed. Here are poor Arcee and Springer getting into to trouble as parents about 3 seconds after Solstice comes online as they realize they could lose her almost as soon as they gain her.

I'd also love some feedback on Solstice herself. I wanted a sweet looking kid of course, but if you've got a Wrecker for a "dad" and a kick-ass bitch for a "mom" you won't grow up to sit on the sidelines. Both her physical schematics and her personality are a combination of their programming....which means she'll be trouble when she grows up. If Rodimus lets her grow up.

Series Start:


Mature Content

This chapter: Maelstrom39 Ties that Bind A
The Ties that Bind
Maelstrom Chapter 39
Author's note: This story is part of a LONG series called Maelstrom. It is strictly Gen. 1 - sorry, but that was all that was out when I started writing. If you have not read the nine original Maelstrom Comics and the preceding text stories, I strongly suggest you do....this is chapter 39 and the majority of my chapters have over 100 pages if you print them with .25 inch margins!   Most of my stories have art that goes with them.
This scene contains strong language and violence. Rated M for adult themes! Really!
The Ties that Bind:  PART A
After all the worrying and preparations, Arcee’s delivery was something like anti-climactic for Springer, even if Metroplex’s Med-Lab seemed like a place he’d never been before.
“That’s it?” he exclaimed.
“Sure,” First Aid said.  “What did you expect?”  He disconnected numerous cables from Arcee’s housing and wat

The Ties that Bind:  PART A

After all the worrying and preparations, Arcee’s delivery was something like anti-climactic for Springer, even if Metroplex’s Med-Lab seemed like a place he’d never been before.

“That’s it?” he exclaimed.

“Sure,” First Aid said.  “What did you expect?”  He disconnected numerous cables from Arcee’s housing and watched the readouts.  The screen read 100% on the schematics transfer for their new sparkling. Solstice was now a blueprint and the fabricating equipment began stirring.

“I’m fine,” Arcee said, a bit reproachfully.

“Sorry ‘Cee,” Springer said, truly shame-faced for a change.  “I was just expecting something a bit more...dramatic.”

“You’ve been stationed on Earth too long,” First Aid said.

“I for one am glad it’s not a messy ordeal like the humans go through!  This one has caused me enough drama for one lifetime already!” Arcee cried.

“How’s your energon?” First Aid asked, although he keep his optics on Solstice’s monitors.

“Low, but not as much as I was expecting,” Arcee mused.  They all jumped as the machines behind them whirred into action.    “I can’t wait to see her!”

“Neither can half the known universe,” Springer said with a hint of a snarl.

“Don’t be angry Springer,” Arcee said.

“I can’t help it.  After all of our pleas and demands for privacy there were STILL reporters trying to follow us in.  This is our moment and they tried to butt in and ruin it!”

“They are succeeding in ruining it because you are thinking about them and not our protoform being built before your optics!”

Springer was not a mech known for his diplomacy or tact, but he knew when his mate was right...and gearing up to hurt him.  He wrapped his over-sized arms around her and they stood there together, watching.  The assembly system didn’t offer much of a view, but as various parts were sculpted and welded, they caught glimpses here and there that kept them entranced.  First Aid watched just as closely, but from a more technical stand point.  All seemed well, and he was glad for that since he wasn’t at all sure he’d notice if something was amiss.

The medic watched, and memorized, and hoped if the day ever came that something ever went wrong this first “birth” would be enough to guide him.

The entire process took about 2 hours.

Finally, a short, sturdy little Autobot emerged from the assembly system.  About 6 feet in height, and a light golden green, the tiny femme’s optics were dark and lifeless.  Tubes and wires still wrapped around the protoform.  She lay on the creche, waiting for the final phase.   Her first dose of energon poured directly into her, bringing her life-functions on-line to receive her consciousness.

Springer’s grip on his mate became almost crushing.

Arcee grinned.

At last, after a final systems check, Solstice’s pre-programmed personality down-loaded into her body.  She sat up with a small gasp.

Arcee rushed over and knelt in front of the new Autobot who looked all around her in open curiosity.   Her optics took in Arcee, Springer, First Aid, and her surrounding for a moment before she spoke.

Staring to Arcee’s optics she said, “Hello.  I’m Solstice.  Do I know you?”

Arcee made a sound that was half giggle and half sob.  “I’m Arcee, Solstice.  I’m your mother.”

Solstice cocked her head to one side as if trying to make sense of that.  Then she brightened and smiled.  “OH!  I remember you!  You’re the one that helped me to hang on when that bad robot tried to kill us!  Is Edana here?”
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x

Springer’s head was floating somewhere off his shoulders.  He and Arcee had known, in an abstract sort of way, that there would suddenly be this whole new person to deal with and teach and take care of.

It would have been nice if she had let them get used to her a bit before throwing them into a tricky parenting situation.  Like... oh... maybe five minutes would have been nice.

Solstice liked to get right down to business.  Not even off the assembly line and already throwing her parents for a loop.

Arcee, no surprise, was handling things better than Springer was.  Or at least she was faking calm better.   She slid up onto the creche and drew the new Autobot into her lap.  For a moment she just held their daughter with her optics dimmed.

Solstice allowed that a moment and then stirred restlessly.  Arcee drew back a bit and looked at her.

“Solstice...do you really remember what happened?” the femme asked gently.

Solstice tilted her head a bit and looked sad.  “I remember being scared.  I remember your voice, telling me to hang on over and over.  You got quieter and quieter but you never went away.  I remember you being afraid for...Springer...too.”

“I’m Springer,” the burly mech answered in a husky whisper.  “I’m your...I’m your father.”

“Oh...” Solstice said thoughtfully.  Then she smiled.  “Arcee loves you very much.”

Springer grinned a bit ruefully.  “That’s good to know.”  There was no way he was fitting on that little table with his girls, so he knelt in front of them.  Solstice leaned forward and touched his optics gently, watching carefully as they dimmed and lit under her small hand.

“I’m glad you can see again,” she smiled.  Arcee winced, and Springer’s mouth fell open.  First Aid rescued them from having to find an answer by stepping in to give the new Autobot her first exam.

x
x
x
Author's note: This scene and the excerpts that go with it are part of a LONG Generation 1 series called Maelstrom. If you have not read the nine original Maelstrom Comics and the preceding text stories, I strongly suggest you do.   It's a long haul...in addition to the 9 comics there are roughly 4000 pages of text story to read before this scene.

RATED MATURE FOR VIOLENCE!

For the start of the series:   illmatar.deviantart.com/galler…

For the full text story that this scene is pulled from:

Maelstrom39 Ties that Bind A
The Ties that Bind
Maelstrom Chapter 39
Author's note: This story is part of a LONG series called Maelstrom. It is strictly Gen. 1 - sorry, but that was all that was out when I started writing. If you have not read the nine original Maelstrom Comics and the preceding text stories, I strongly suggest you do....this is chapter 39 and the majority of my chapters have over 100 pages if you print them with .25 inch margins!   Most of my stories have art that goes with them.
This scene contains strong language and violence. Rated M for adult themes! Really!
The Ties that Bind:  PART A
After all the worrying and preparations, Arcee’s delivery was something like anti-climactic for Springer, even if Metroplex’s Med-Lab seemed like a place he’d never been before.
“That’s it?” he exclaimed.
“Sure,” First Aid said.  “What did you expect?”  He disconnected numerous cables from Arcee’s housing and wat