Chapter 1 no longer all alone

A small 2 year old sparkling named Hot rod was curled up in box underneath a newspaper. The child had just be orphaned by a Decepticon attack. He had no other living family his parents were all the family he had. He had nothing call his own except for cup he kept under leaky pipe just in case he got thirsty. The sun began to shine Hot rod awoke and came out of the box. Hot rod was terribly thin. His armor was dull and sunken in. You could see parts of his cyber skeleton. Hot rod was really hungry all he wanted was some food. Maybe even a blanket. Every time he would beg for food or money to get something to eat. Bots would either try to beat him or ignore him like he wasn't even there. Hot rod gotten the point were any kind of food looked good enough to eat. In fact whenever he saw some pass by who was eating his mouth visibly watered. By no one cared for him or loved him. He was all alone but he didn't want be alone. He wished he could be cared for. There were no orphanages nearby so poor Hot rod too young to be on his own was forced to fend for himself. But all that was going to change.

Kup was walking down the street. He was having a fine day. He looked into an alley and saw something curled up in a box. He walked towards the box and saw a sparkling. He saw the child move. Hot rod looked at Kup and backed into a corner of the box in fear. "Sorry didn't mean to scare you." Kup said. "Where are your parents?" Kup asked.

The sparkling sobbed. "Bad bots killed them." Hot rod said through the tears.

"I'm sorry, how old are you?" Kup asked him.

"Two no family all alone and no one cares." Hot rod said.

"Are you hungry?" Kup asked and pulled out a candy bar. "Would you like it?" Kup asked.

Hot rod began to reach for it but then backed away as if expecting a beating. "I'm not hurt you." Kup said.

Hot rod's empty tank growled loudly. Reminding Hot rod of his hunger. Hot rod snatched the candy bar and took bite. It was really good. The candy bar disappeared in about 5 seconds. Kup's spark complete broke for the sparkling. Hot rod overcoming his fears came out of the box. Once he did Kup got a good look at him. He saw Hot rod's cyber skeleton and his dull armor even his muscle cables were wasted. Kup knew this child need to see a medic immediately. "I'm Kup what's your name?" Kup asked.

"Hot rod." Hot rod said.

"Come on Hot rod let's see if I can get you to a doctor." Kup said scooping up the child. Kup was in shock of how light the child was. Hot rod felt like he didn't weigh thing. Kup knew Hot rod really needed help.

At the doctors office when Kup explained about the sparkling they were shocked about Hot rods condition. Then Ratchet came came out and saw Hot rod for himself. He had no other appointments he decided to see the child. "Let's have a look." Ratchet said.

On the scale Hot rods weight was source of serious concern. A two year old sparkling should weigh 348 pounds Hot rod only weighs 210 pounds he was 118 pounds under weight this was dangerous. ratchet was glad to hear that Hot rod had been using cup to drink for a leaky pipe despite how unsanitary it was but he had to do want had to, to survive. Ratchet discover that Hot rod's body had been stealing energy from his muscles to help the rest of his body. Ratchet listened to Hot rod's frail chest he listen to Hot rod's breathing and beating of his tiny spark. He found Hot rod was really weak. He was appalled when Hot rod explained that no one was kind enough to give him anything other than Kup whose hand was hold he seemed intent on staying close to Kup. Ratchet figured it was because Kup had been kind to him. Ratchet took some Hot rods energon to see if he had any internal parasites good news is he doesn't. For that Ratchet was relieved. Kup asked if Hot rod needed any shots. Ratchet shook his head. "Right now his body is too weak it might make him real sick. Hot rod needs to build up some strength first." Ratchet said.

"I'm going to adopt him." Kup said.

"Kup that's going be big responsibility you have work really hard to bring him back to health." Ratchet said.

"I'm always up for a challenge." Kup said as he filled out the appropriate papers.

"There now you are Hot rod's legal guardian." Ratchet said. "Okay he needs a high calorie diet. Lots food and plenty of rest. I want to see him once a week to make sure he following orders after that once month to see if he's doing okay. I don't want him to get worse. Then after that once a year." Ratchet said.

"Will do Ratchet," Kup said.

Ratchet pulled out a energon lollipop. He handed it to Hot rod. "Thank you." Hot rod said.

"You're welcome." Ratchet said. "Don't be surprised if he does off after eats his body is trying to repair itself. He needs 3 large meals and plenty of snacks I'm actually encouraging sweets. That child needs to pack on pounds." Ratchet said. "He'll eat pretty quickly for awhile because his body is practically starving. But he'll slow down in about month." Ratchet added.

Kup nodded. He picked up Hot rod. "Come on let's get you some supper." Kup said.

Hot rod like the sound of that. Kup was soon going to take the child to get him some things like toys and bed. So he can grow up up like normal sparkling. Hot rod ate his meal really quick. Kup encouraged him to slow down. Hot rod ate his dessert soon after he ate it his optics were heavy. He let out yawn. He was so full all he wanted to do was sleep. Kup paid the check and took the child to his home. It was late. Kup walked up to his house and unlocked the door. "This where I live and your new home." Kup said.

Hot rod looked a bit unsure of the new area. Kup fixed a bed of pillows in his room and got Hot rod settled. Kup lay down in his own bed and off lined his optics. Hot rod got out of the fashion pillow bed and climbed into Kup's and snuggled into Kup and clung to him like he was giant teddy bear. Kup opened his optics and saw the child sleeping. Kup allowed it the poor kid had it rough and was reaching out. He knew Ratchet also recommend that Hot rod sees a sparkling psychologist because he was afraid that the child was traumatized after that time alone. Kup didn't worry about that he just brought the child closer and went to sleep.