A/N: this is a continuation from the last part "Medix's uncles"

*camera pans in*

Medix: *hiding a crying Hotshot from the camera* please Wedge... let's not do this right now...

Wedge: *off camera* it's for Hotshot. The fans are worried...

Medix: *letting Hotshot bury his face into her chest* let me take a look *pulls up an ask*

Alt_girl asks:

Medix: *sighs as she looks into the camera* ever since Hotshot admitted his past out of the blue... I've been comforting him. I just couldn't bring myself to leave him alone... that broke my spark just hearing that...

Medix: *now taking the camera* but I'm not the only one who has been sympathetic to him... *separates from Hotshot*

Wedge: *immediately takes Medix's place and comforts his bro*

Hoist: *rolls in and comforts Hotshot from behind*

Whirl: *sprints in and tacklehugs the group*

Medix: *sets the camera down at a good angle and joins in the group, shuffling her way to Hotshot and hugging him the tightest*

Wedge: *softly* good news guys, we've completed a dare too.

The dare:
Amyrose2016

Whirl: well... not yet. We'll have to get our professors in here.

Medix: for now... how about we answer some more questions *looks at her hubby with a soft voice* is that okay with you, sweetspark?

Hotshot: *nods against her chest*

Hoist: here's the next question *shows it*

SideswipeGamer14 asks:

Hotshot: *sniffles*

Medix: *softly* you don't have to answer this if you don't want to, honey.

Hotshot: *sits up* I'd rather get it out now... *breathes shakily* it's better if I just retell everything that happened...

Medix: *has the tissues ready and then gets everyone to cuddle with her hubby*

Hotshot: *takes a deep breath* I was... only a few days old... my parents... *tears falling* weren't really giving me the love and nourishment I needed in order to live... they gave up on me...

Hotshot: one night... on a cold and rainy night... my parents were walking in the alleyway with me in my mother's arms... no blanket... no note... they just tossed me in a dumpster... like I was nothing.

Recruits: *all snuggle closer*

Hotshot: *takes another deep breath as tears filled in his optics* I was so small... I could remember when my systems could not take on the cold... and the smell... God... I could never forget that smell... I was going to die in there... cold and starving...

Hotshot: I cried for hours... what else was I gonna do? I wasn't even a week old! *tears falling* I could remember when my parents would call me worthless and weak since the day I was born...

Hotshot: thankfully... Primus was watching me... after a few hours, I was saved. Their face I couldn't remember... but their kind words and warmth were all I needed. It was the first time anyone had ever been kind to me...

Hotshot: I was immediately rushed to a medic. Then to a hospital... I stayed there for a full week until I was brought to an orphanage, where I have been spending all of my life up until I came here...

Hotshot: never have I ever once forgotten what my parents have said to me in that short period of time with them... I used it as my motivation to become stronger and better at almost anything...

Hotshot: I don't remember who my parents look like. It didn't matter anyway since the bots at the orphanage were the nicest and most caring bots I have ever been around.

Medix: which leads to the next question.

zunnyiez asks:

Hotshot: grew up with all the orphans that would come and go. I was kinda like their big brother to be honest *chuckles softly* I was pretty arrogant but they were all too young to know what that meant.

Wedge: did you ever get adopted?

Hotshot: twice. Both times I was brought back due to my hyperactive nature. I was 6.

Recruits: *burst out giggling*

Medix: *while giggling* sorry sweetspark but that's pretty funny.

Hotshot: *snorts softly* nah it's fine. Besides, I was a hit at the orphanage so it didn't matter.

Whirl: but have you ever wished to have a family?

Hotshot: I have it right here! I have you guys!

Wedge: oh now be careful bro. I'm about to go soft.

Medix: *already hugging Hotshot* oh just hug him dammit!

Wedge: *giggles* okay! *joins in for another group hug*

Whirl: *still hugging* but I'm serious Hotshot, have you ever wished to have parents who loved you for who you are?

Hotshot: *tears fall again* every day... I've always wanted to have a dad to toss a lobbing ball with... and a mom who would always give me the best hugs after a hard day...

Bladeswave: *walking in, startling everyone*

Heatwave: *pulling up another ask* which leads to another question.

Nikki-Reader1499 asks:

Hotshot: but that's a question for m-

Blades: and we knew about your past years before you came to the Academy.

Hotshot: w-

Bladeswave: *politely waits for the recruits to separate from Hotshot, sitting down next to the sports bot once it was clear*

Heatwave: we've known about you for some time, Hotshot. And there's a reason why you've had a long stay at the orphanage.

Hotshot: r-really?? But why??

Heatwave: well.... Blades and I have been fighting with the court for years about something...

Hotshot: *impatient* about what?? Just tell me!!

Blades: *hands him some papers with tears in his optics* how about you read it.

Hotshot: *gives him a confused look but reads it anyway*

Recruits: *realize what's going on and hides their excitement*

Hotshot: *finally gets to the end and gasps loudly as he stands up and puts some distance between the 2 Rescue Bots* NO WAY!!!

Bladeswave: *tears in their optics with big smiles* yes way.

Hotshot: *jumps around in pure joy as literal tears are falling* I'M BEING ADOPTED!!!

Recruits: *cheering loudly*

Bladeswave: *stand up and face Hotshot*

Hotshot: *immediately runs to them with tears in his optics and hugs both of them tightly* thank you... oh my god thank you... this is the best day ever!!!

Bladeswave: *kneeling down and hugging him tightly, tears in their optics*

Blades: *rests his forehelm against Hotshot's in a loving mother way* we've fought for years trying to adopt you... it was then that Optimus intervened and brought you to the Academy that helped us prove ourselves.

Heatwave: Hotshot... from the moment we saw your 7 year old self running around the orphanage, we knew we wanted you.

Blades: you were so special and so unique... you had so much potential and purpose that we instantly fell in love with you.

Medix: *in the background* I TELL HIM THAT EVERY TIME HE DOUBTS HIMSELF!! OH, AND ALSO EVERY DAY!!!

Hotshot: *tears fall as he happily giggles at his mom giving him a kiss to the helm* so I'm really your son now?

Heatwave: *trying to be funny* I don't know *looks at the paper* you tell me *hands it to Hotshot*

Hotshot: *smiles widely as he pushes the paper away and hugs his dad tightly* I don't know what to say...

Heatwave: *tenderly hugs him back and holds him close* hopefully you say that you accept.

Hotshot: only if mom gets over here and hugs me too!

Blades: alright! I'm coming!!

FireFam (that's their new family name now YEET): *wholesome laughing as they group hug each other*

Wedge: *crying because he's a softy*

Hoist: *crying because he can, handing Wedge a box of tissues* need this, buddy?

Wedge: *takes one* thanks buddy *blows nose*

The girls: *holding each other dramatically as tears are falling*

Medix: I'm so happy for him!!

Whirl: now you finally have in-laws!

Medix: *looks at her* what?

Whirl: *slowly brings Medix's face into her chest* shh... don't ruin the moment...

Hotshot: *let's go of the hug with his new parents and smiles widely*

Blades: *gives him another kiss to the helm and cups his cheek* we love you Hotshot.

Hotshot: *a few tears fall as he places his servo over his mother's* I love you too.

Blades: *smiles sweetly and then walks out*

Hotshot: *bursts out laughing as his dad noogies him* dad!!

Heatwave: *chuckling* love you champ *walks out with Blades*

Hotshot: *smiling like an idiot and then bursts out giggling when his own wife tacklekisses him*

Recruits: *tacklehugs them*

Medix: *kisses her hubby sweetly* I'm so happy for you sweetspark!

Whirl: the long wait for someone to finally call you their own has come!!

Hoist: you're so lucky to have mom and dad as your real mom and dad!!

Wedge: if there's anyone who deserves that... it's definitely you bro.

Hotshot: *hugs his whole team tightly* thank guys *smiling sweetly* best day ever!!

A/N: DO YOU ALL KNOW HOW L O N G I'VE WAITED TO WRITE THAT????

A/N: M O N T H S.

A/N: I have always loved the idea of Hotshot being an orphan and eventually being adopted by another hothead and the hothead's wife. Lmao.

A/N: SO YEAH! Hotshot is officially Bladeswave's son! Which is a good thing for Medix since she's already made a good impression on them! 😂

A/N: one more thing, thanks so much for all the support on this series! I don't plan on stopping this anytime soon so be ready for more shenanigans!

A/N: love y'all! Oh! And #FireFam!!!! ❤🧡💛