This is the sequel to A New Identity (aka Sakura's Stand), so if you haven't read it you need to before reading this or else you'll just become confused.
Summary: Crimsonbreak, Winterstreak Prime, and Yellowbeam have been working together, along with some new friends, to return the memories of their people to the cyberninjas. When the final battle draws near, tensions rise and the feelings shared between certain cyberninjas are put to the test as Crimsonbreak tries to keep valuable information away from her allies. Will this be the end of the war? Or is it just the beginning? Jack/Miko and possible Raf/OC pairings!
Crimsonbreak was nervous to say the least. She was waiting for Winterstreak to enter the silo of the base so they could begin the meeting. All of the autobots and cyberninjas were in the room. There were now 12 cyberninjas, no more was there left to find. They were all currently in ninja form, which was strange for the autobots. They weren't used to having cyberninjas around. She sighed in frustration and walked down the hall to find the Prime she had fallen for. Suddenly two arms wrapped around her.
"You need to stop stressing, Crimsonbreak." She heard Winterstreak's calm voice whisper in her ear. She turned to face him.
"C'mon, we gotta go talk about our next plan." She said. They walked back into the main hanger of the base.
"Finally," Bulkhead muttered. Crimsonbreak rolled her eyes at him and the two cyberninjas went up to the deck so they could be closer to the autobots.
"I believe it's time we plan our next move." Winterstreak announced.
"What do you mean?" Optimus asked as he walked up to the platform.
"The time of prophecy is coming and we need a plan to defeat Megatron once and for all." Crimsonbreak said determination filled her voice; everyone turned their attention to the girl. "This is probably our last chance to stop him from destroying more lives!"
"I admire your confidence, Miko; but how are we supposed to meet all of the decepticons on the battle field at once." Ratchet asked.
"We send Megatron a message that he couldn't afford to pass." Winterstreak answered.
"Winterstreak, we don't wish for anyone to be harmed." Optimus said. He's the only autobot who would call Raf, Jack, and Miko by their cyberninja names. Winterstreak nodded at the leader.
"I know, Optimus. I don't want anyone to die either, but I'm afraid this is a battle we cannot avoid. This isn't just about our survival; it's to protect humans as well." Winterstreak responded; looking at June and Agent Fowler. Crimsonbreak started to tune out the conversation.
"Crimsonbreak!" Yellowbeam's voice snapped her to attention. She turned to look at the yellow cyberninja. "You spaced out. Are you okay?" his voice sounded worried. Crimsonbreak shrugged.
"I'm fine; you know I've never been that much into meetings." She said as she sat on the top rail.
"You're sounding more like Miko again." Bulkhead joked. She rolled her eyes at him and faced Winterstreak.
"So we got a plan?" Crimsonbreak asked the Prime. He turned to her and nodded. By the look in his eyes she could tell that he was thinking about something.
"Crimsonbreak you should leave. The SIC is here; I don't know who but they probably wouldn't be that happy to hear that you're being lazy." A femme scoffed. Crimsonbreak glared at the pink cyberninja.
"Big mistake…" Arcee and Bulkhead muttered.
"Then I suggest you hold your tongue just in case you offend her." she retorted. Winterstreak looked at the pink cyberninja who was about to strike Crimsonbreak with her hand.
"Stand down, Crimsonbreak's my SIC." He informed. After everything had fallen apart no one knew who was SIC besides a selected few. Fernblaze and Yellowbeam snickered as their comrade went from confused to angry.
"You chose her? Really? She can barely stay awake during meetings!" she retorted.
"Though I admit Miko can be immature, she's proven to be strong and wise when she needs to be." Ratchet said. Crimsonbreak looked at him in surprise. The thought of him defending her was enough to make her confused.
"Huh, looks like docbot has more faith in me than I thought." Crimsonbreak laughed, nearly falling off the rail.
"The battle begins in two days; I suggest preparing yourselves for it." Optimus said.
"Agreed," Winterstreak, Crimsonbreak, and Yellowbeam said together. They gave each other a look before laughing slightly.
"You may all stay here until then if you wish." Optimus said with a ghost of a smile.
"Sweet, slumber party!" Nightshade laughed as he threw a pillow from the couch at Winterstreak's head. He caught it with a small laugh. "Oh come on! That's not fair!"
"Will you ever change, Nightshade?" Winterstreak asked, clearly amused.
"Let me think about that…nope!" Nightshade laughed while flopping onto the couch. Crimsonbreak rolled her eyes at the two.
"Well, I'm going home. Later guys." She said as Bulkhead transformed into his alt mode. Miko turned human and hopped in the drivers' seat.
"So Winterstreak, I hear you finally meched up and confessed your feelings for Crimsonbreak." Nightshade grinned. Everyone stared at the Prime.
"I think I should go home too." he mumbled then left with his mom. Yellowbeam shook his head.
"Those two are weird." He said, shaking his head.
**Darby household, 12am**
Jack snuck out of the house quietly. Once he was sure his mom didn't wake up he ran down the street. Jack ran until he found Miko's house. He slipped in through her bedroom window silently. His fist tightened on the note he was about to leave. He carefully put it in her opened palm. He took one last glance at her, and then slipped out the window. As he ran back home he couldn't help but smile and think about what her reaction might be.