Heatwave stood in front of the Rescue Bots Academy, his scanners picking up the familiar hum of the bustling base. It had been years since he’d seen you—so many missions, so much time passed. He wasn’t sure how this moment would go, but he had to see you again. After all, you were his daughter.

He didn’t expect to freeze when he finally saw you.

There you were, standing among the new recruits, your eyes lighting up with a mix of excitement and something more. You looked different, older, but there was no mistaking the connection between you two. Heatwave’s usually composed exterior faltered, and for the first time in years, he didn’t know what to say.

His voice caught in his throat. “I… didn’t think you’d be here.”

You looked up, surprised at the sound of his voice. The years apart hung heavy in the air, and for a moment, it felt like time had stopped. Neither of you moved.