When All Lights Go Out II (TFP)

Chapter 11

Azura felt Optimus tensing around her and she immediately knew he was about to purge. Optimus stepped towards the sink quickly before leaning over and began to heave. Azura felt bad Optimus had to go through this because he was carrying her. It didn't help she could hear the rush of the energon being purged from Optimus's body as the feeling of nausea took over. She didn't know Optimus was back in his room right now, but she still hoped the shower would help ease the discomfort. Especially now he was purging the contents he had ingested earlier.

"If only Ratchet had something to ease your purging, daddy...I worry that you and I don't get enough energon from it..." Especially as Optimus's system would be prioritizing Azura's needs over his own. She wished there was something for him. "Do you think you'll be sick right up until my rebirth?"

Optimus heard Azura, though he focused on purging in the hope to have some respite from the nausea before he could respond to her. Unfortunately, he would experience the purging through the entire carrying, given he was not meant to carry a sparkling at all. But he was just lucky that it was not every hour. That would make him feel even more miserable, and he would likely find himself stuck in the med bay under Ratchet's strict supervision. He wouldn't enjoy the carrying if that were to happen, even if it was necessary.

Azura waited patiently for Optimus to respond. She wouldn't pressure him to answer as it was unnecessary. Especially as she knew he was simply listening to his system. She at least knew that Optimus would have another cube a bit later to supplement what he has lost. Sure, it has been a few hours since he ingested some, but it would still be something he would need to do. And there was really nothing much that he could do to stop it from happening.

Optimus sighed in irritation as he wiped his mouth with the back of hand and intakes heavily as he felt a bit better now that he had emptied his tank contents. He turned on the faucet to rinse the partially digested energon down the drain and rubbed his abdomen gently. "Unfortunately, I do have to endure the purging right up until you are reborn, Azura. Do not worry. I'll likely forget about these moments of purging long after. There isn't anything Ratchet can do at this time for me. But it should ease a bit closer to the end of the carrying. Though I cannot confirm."

"If I wasn't pressing against your tank..."

"Azura, you are not to blame. I know you are very compassionate towards me, but it is not your fault. You have no need to feel guilty. I know you cannot seem to help feel guilty, but remind yourself that it is not your fault. It is just part carrying a sparkling." Optimus stepped back from the sink now that he finished rinsing it and turned towards the shower and walked towards it. "And even if you were not pressing against my tank, I know it would not matter. At least your growth spurt has slowed a bit, so you shouldn't grow too much bigger. But we cannot guess until the rebirth."

Azura did not even know how big she has gotten. She knew she was taller than Jack before, as her shoulders were about his head before the procedure, and now she knew she has grown a lot more. She knew she wouldn't get too big, but it was still something she was curious about. She would find out eventually. She at least hoped she wouldn't cause further discomfort to Optimus's internal system. She feels bad enough about it already.

"I imagine you feel a bit better knowing I won't grow too much more while in here...but...if I have another growth spurt, I apologize in advance."

Optimus hummed in amusement as he turned on the shower and closed his optics as the water hit his body gently. He had also turned on the shower vents in the walls of the shower to spray the warm water at all angles. And as Optimus proceeded to take his time caressing his aching body, the feeling was very pleasant. Optimus smiled as it was a good idea made by Azura. He might have a shower more often, even if it was only a brief comfort.