Chapter 1: Aftermath

It has been 4 years since the Autobots stepped into that blue-green swirling portal, on their way to their home planet of Cybertron. Jack, now 21, has become a handsome young man in charge of Hanger E. This was the new base after the old one was demolished by the Decepticons. After the war, he became an agent, so that he could search the land for remnants of the disbanded Decepticon group on Earth.

Living in the hanger, Jack has become accustomed to living alone, only to have the infrequent visit of Ratchet, the Autobot medic. His mother, June still lives in her home in Jasper, Nevada and occasionally visits her son as he is always busy with paper work.

Raf, obtained a job in a different sector for the government as lead computer technician. His job is to be the eyes and ears of the government, constantly searching for any new Decepticon threats. He still keeps in contact with Jack, because they figured it would be the best plan in case a new evil army is raised by a rouge 'con.

As for Miko, she became the leader of a band that she named after her favorite Autobot guardian. The Bulkheads, which is a metal band that has become rather famous in terms of the small community of Jasper.

Which brings us back to our main protagonist, Jack Darby. Even though the Decepticon menace has been eliminated for the most part, he still felt like he was missing something in his life. He felt as if a piece of his heart had been missing, despite his success as not only as a war hero, but as an agent for the government.

Alone in his thoughts while working on some paperwork, Jack says to himself "Why do I feel like I am still incomplete despite my aspiring career?" As he stares blankly at his documents, thinking about the one person that meant as much to him as his own mother. And that would be his Autobot partner, Arcee. "Oh how I miss her sweet voice and her companionship." Jack said to himself as the emptiness of the building further makes him feel alone.

After being her human companion for many years, Jack felt attached to her in more ways than one. This is due to her saving him from the Decepticons on more than one occasion and vice versa in life or death situations. "I guess the saying is true, you don't know what you've got till it's gone." He muttered to himself.

Arcee, with her blue armor pieces, and her slim figure as well as her cat-like agility are traits that Jack Darby noticed rather quickly ever since their first encounter in Jasper. Jack not only loved her feminine physique but also her personality as a caring partner that was very concerned with his well-being. Her naturally loving nature and curiosity had always mesmerized him. Jack begins to walk away from his desk and slowly patrols around the dimly lit base.

Only to stop by the nearest window, he begins to look out and focuses his attention to the heavens above. Staring at the stars he says "I know she is out there with her own people on Cybertron, but I really wished she would visit me here on Earth." His heart aches for her, he knows that he now loves her and that he would do anything so that she could be with him. He sighs deeply while still looking at the night sky and then slowly walks to bed and begins to sleep.

Back on Cybertron, Arcee was strolling through the newly formed streets from the Omega Lock. She thinks to herself while looking at all the smiling faces of the newly formed bots inhabiting her home world. "This victory against the Decepticons feels like a hollow victory." Sure she wanted to be with her people and celebrating the rise of a new age on her planet. But, she felt as if she needed something or someone to help her feel truly happy.

Cybertron use to be a sea of rust with collapsed buildings, now it is a thriving planet full of shiny metallic buildings and streets. Busy with foot and vehicle traffic and the sound of chatter among its newly arrived citizens. At night, the planet just shimmered with life, as a beacon for other bots to take refuge within Cybertron. She walks swiftly to one of the town centers and begins to look up at the stars. She stares with her deep blue optics and begins to wonder how her human companion is doing. Noticing that she is staring quiet literally into space, in comes in Ratchet the old medic and begins to ask her.

"Hey are you alright? You should be happy we have defeated our mortal enemies and have witnessed the rebirth of our home world!" As he asked this, she turned to him looking into his eyes and responded "Yes, as much as I have wanted our world to be back to the way it was, I still feel as if I am missing something." The medic had a confused look on his face, trying to figure out what she meant.

"You must be missing the humans back on Earth, am I correct?" he said with a concerned look on his face. She responded by saying "Yes, Earth is like a second home to me and will always be in my Spark." She said as she grabbed her chest where her spark lay. In her thoughts she remembered about Jack and how much he meant to her as more than just a partner. That Jack was the person she thought of every day of her life. They had been together as partners for years and now she feels like he is her sparkmate and that they should stay together. With a loving look on her face, Ratchet interrupted her by saying "You know, if you really wanted to go back to Earth, all you have to do is use the Space Bridge."

Thinking of her opportunity to return to Jack, she looked down then looked back at Ratchet and said happily "Then let us head to the nearest Space Bridge and teleport me back to Earth." Unsure as to why she would be so happy to leave her newly reformed planet, Ratchet simply agreed and led Arcee to the nearest Space Bridge aboard the former warship of the Decepticons.

Once aboard the hideous ship, Ratchet turned to Arcee and asked "If you need to come back to Cybertron, just have Jack open the Space Bridge from Hanger E, and you'll return in no time." Nodding in agreement, Arcee stepped forward as Ratchet turned on the Space Bridge and the bright glow of the portal opened up in front of her. "Jack, I am finally returning home to you." She whispered to herself and stepped inside.

On Earth, the portal to Hanger E started to buzz with energy and the blue-green glow began to brighten up the room. At the sight, Jack woke up to the sound and sights of the active bridge. Barely able to understand what was going on, he got up from bed and walked towards the portal. Then suddenly, Arcee with her tall robotic and feminine figure began to walk towards Jack. With her deep-blue optics she stared at him.

Jack, suddenly said "Welcome home, Arcee." As he smiled at her and she responded in a soft and soothing voice "Glad to be home.". The two walked up to each other and she knelt down to hug her human companion. He hugged back and said "I am glad you have returned to visit me." Looking down at him she smiled and said "This will be a long-term visit." At this response, Jack simply continued hugging his Autobot Partner and thought to himself that he no longer feels alone in this universe, that he now feels complete. But a question remains, how will their future together look like?

To be continued... (This is my first ever fan fic, any feedback would be appreciated )