And we're back! As for the story ending being disapointing, believe it or not, all will be revealed in the third part. I will admit, towards the end, I was hit with a bad case of writers block and I had just returned from a funeral. I agree, its kind of slopped together... But I wanted to make sure I got it done. This is a triquel to Baby Mine and Sparkplug:Child Of The Universe. If you havent read those two, read them first. When this story is done, I would like to write a bunch of ficlets about Ellie and Hot Rod, as well as finish the other stories I have up. The reason I have split this story into 3 parts is simple. I didnt want one big story with 200 chapters. My first rehersal for Song Of Survival is tommarow, so updates will be sporatic. The life of an actress is a busy one. Disclaimer: I dont own transformers. I do own Sparkplug and Ellie Takahara. I also own Shatterstrike. And this story, which is awesome. If you want to write a fanfic based on it, be my guest, as long as you dont steal. Meaning, copy and paste it, change a few words and claim you wrote it. People who do that suck. This story starts out slow, bear with me.

Forever and Always my baby you'll be, is a phrase from a very sweet children's book. I dont own it.

Chapter One, I will remember you

They had been on the planet Tibaru for three weeks, waiting for a new weapons core to be delivered and completing repairs on the breached hull of the ARC. Bumblebee had promised Sparkplug they would be ok and they were. Hand in hand, spark to spark, together Bumblebee and Sparkplug, began life without Sam. She needed him. He needed her. It was enough. Sparkplug was entranced by the people of Tibaru. Tall and slender, they were almost human in appearance. They had four arms and stood almost at the height of the mighty autobots that were guests on their planet. Soft blue skin and glowing red eyes were striking against the almost etheral white material of the long robes they wore. Long black hair, tied in topknots, hung down the the floor. They were happy to share their culture and history and Sparkplug immersed herself in it, dragging Bee with her as she explored with a child-like glee that healed his broken spark in a way that nothing else could. When the weapons core arrived, Bee was almost tempted to ask if they could stay behind.

-two weeks later-

"Prowl to Optimus Prime"

With a grin, Optimus Prime flicked on his COM "Good to hear your voice again old friend.

Prowl "Likewise. What's your ETA?"

Optimus "36 hours. I look forward to seeing you. We have much to talk about."

Prowl "How are the troops?"

Optimus, hesitant "Holding up. I have news, both good and bad. "

Prowl, knowing that tone all too well. "Who ceased function?"

Optimus Prime, sounding sad "Sam."

Having been kept up to date on everything happening on earth by weekly reports, Prowl winced. "How is Bumblebee handling the loss of his Spark-Mate?"

Optimus "Suprisingly well. The sparkling has been a great help."

Prowl "I look forward to meeting her."

Optimus "I believe you two will be great friends."

Prowl "She is my niece. Of course we will be great friends. How is Ironhide handling his pregnancy?"

Optimus, chuckling "Ratchet has had to preform major repairs on both of the twins, six times this week. I would say, he is handling it quite well."

Prowl laughed "Just like old times."

Optimus "How are things on your end?"

Prowl "We have been attacked twice this week, Hoist and Red Alert have been busy. They'll be glad to have Ratchet. Bluestreak is out of the game, he took a plasmatonic blast to right side. Ripped off both his arm and leg and cracked his C-circuit, Hound burned out his projection processor and Perceptor is going to end up in Medbay with a dent in his skull if he doesnt stop rattling off at me about his latest discovery. Between Skyfire, Mirage and I, we have our hands full. You couldnt be coming at a better time."

Optimus, grinning "Just like old times."

Prowl "Yeah, just about."

Sunstreaker "I so rock."

Prowl "Do the words Private Channel mean nothing to you Sunny?"

Sunstreaker "I missed you too Captian Grumpy Pants"

Optimus Prime, with a heavy sigh "Just like old times."