Samuel Witwicky smiled at his wife and kissed her lightly upon the lips as he prepared to leave for his job. It's been several years since the last battle that took place in Chicago between the Decepticons and the Autobots. Of course, the Autobots had won and the Decepticons were currently no more, but there were still sightings of them. However, that was nothing; there was nothing the Autobots couldn't handle nowadays. Bumblebee chose to stay by the Optimus' side, and Sam had respected that of his former Camaro. Sam instead was moving on from the robots and continued on with his life.
Even though he had moved on, he still kept in contact with the Autobots and preserved the bond they once shared. Optimus kept his vows to protect Sam at the cost of his life, but Sam really didn't think it was necessary. However, he was wrong; so very wrong.
"I love you," whispered Carly softly, holding a newborn in her arms; supporting the child's head carefully.
Sam and Carly had finally taken another step in their relationship and got married the previous year; being as happy as ever with each other. And now, currently a few months ago, she had given birth to their one and only daughter, Alice Witwicky. He loved his daughter dearly and worked countless hours to support the family. Due to his help in the battle of Chicago, he earned money from the government and even a job; but he decided to keep it low and live the normal life for once. For Carly's sake.
He chuckled lowly as he remembered Optimus' promise to protect him. Oh, how he believed in the leader. Having a baby girl meant everything to him, and he wanted her to live the normal life he never got to live. He was still thinking about whether or not he should allow her to know of the events that happened involving the alien race. It was a hard decision, but keeping this from her would be a terrible idea.
A sigh escaped Sam's mouth as he knew it was too early to think about it; she was only a few months old after all. It would be years later before he would decide to tell her after all. With that thought, he nodded and smiled at his daughter, Alice.
"I love you both so much," whispered Sam as he kissed his daughter's forehead.
"You'll be back tonight in time for dinner, right?" asked Carly, cradling her daughter in her arms.
"Yeah, of course!" Sam nodded and smiled faintly. "You're acting like I'm never coming back."
"Who knows what could happen out there," teased his wife as she smiled sweetly to him in return. "Just be sure to come home."
"I will," he promised, grinning as he grabbed his jacket and headed towards the door; grabbing the doorknob and twisting it to open. And with that wave of goodbye, he glanced at his family for the last time; unaware that his fate was decided on that very day, never to come home as he had promised his wife and daughter. Where was Optimus when he needed him the most?
