Title: Transformers III The Day That Never Comes

Genre: Action/Drama/Romance

Rating: T for mild language, some strong violence, some crude and sexual humor.

Summary: With a chaotic end approaching, choices must be made that may end one war and will start a new one. Problem is, how will Earth be able to accept their possible fate?


~Chapter Five ~

World Meet the Autobots


It nearly took an entire week of arguing and explaining to the UN about Optimus Prime's choice of finally revealing himself and the Autobots to the world. They had not liked the whole idea about the revealing of the Cybertronians. They had wanted to keep them a secret and away from the world. But Optimus had given them pretty much the same speech he gave Banachek, Keller and the U.S. President. He told them all that it was time to stop hiding the truth and let the world know what was being hidden from them. He explained that if they continued to hide the Cybertronians' existence, the entire world would learn not to trust them and there would be serious consequences. He told the UN that it would be better if they showed their selves first before the Decepticons decided to. Because one thing was for sure, if the Decepticons decided to introduce their selves first, the world would only know fear of all Cybertronians.

So, the decision was made and the UN decided to let Optimus Prime and the Autobots introduce their selves to the entire world.

The World Press Conference was arranged for the very next week after sending out messages to every single news station and news paper in the world. They had made it clear that there was going to be some really big news and they were welcomed to send only one representative from each news station and news paper company, due to where it was going to be held at. There wouldn't be enough room for the entire world to attend to the Conference.

So hundreds of reporters were flocking to Washington D.C, to the United States Capitol, where the conference was going to be held at.

The day of the World Wide Conference, three large vid screens were set up, being held up by cranes for all to see. There would be many cameras set up; some up close and some in the back. Reporters from all over were already starting to find their seats while everything was getting set up. There were even a few news vehicles but they, unfortunately for them, had to be left in the parking lots.

It was honestly funny to say that the World Wide Conference looked more like a huge car show because of all of the Autobots parked right on the yard right in front of the Capitol Building. Every one of the Autobots were there, with their humans allies. Almost all of the US Soldiers that were involved with the Autobots stood on upper level of the Capitol building in their uniforms, standing tall and firm. Even Vladimir Karpos was there, standing with his daughter, Anya right next to the Blackbird Jet right in the yard. All of the young teens and young adults were there with their Guardians and best friends. And in front of the entire group of hot sports cars and large trucks sat Optimus Prime in his semi truck form. Each one of the Autobots were in their holographic human forms standing next to their real bodies, with all of their friends. Reno Banes was sitting in Optimus' cab with the door open, looking at the hundreds of people starting to sit down in the large crowd. He looked just as serious as everyone did about the entire situation that they were being put through.

And finally the World Wide Conference began.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls." A US official called the attention as soon as everyone was seated and everything was ready. He looked quite firm and serious, while all of the Autobots and the humans looked nervous. They would rather face Decepticons than face the entire world. "This World Wide Press Conference is now about to begin. Please, give your full attention to the Secretary of Defense Department, John Keller."

The entire audience erupted by applause and some cheers as John Keller stepped out from the Capitol Building and made his way to the podium at the railing, overlooking the entire Capitol yard. On the three large screens, it zoomed in on him, allowing everyone to see him better. Keller waited as the applause started to die down before he cleared his throat and began.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls of the World." Keller spoke firmly and calmly in his official tone. "The entire is watching this moment of truth as we speak. I have been chosen by the entire UN and all of the World's leaders to approach all of you with this announcement. As most of the world has probably heard, there have been rumors and stories about certain events that have been happening on the US soil. There have been stories about giant alien robots that have been sighted all over the world and in your cities." He paused for a moment to look around, and for only a brief moment, he looked very uncomfortable as if he did not want to do this. But taking a deep breath, Keller nodded only once as he let his eyes scour every single face that was watching and waiting for it. "People of the Planet Earth, I am here, as one of your representative, to announce that the rumors that you have all heard…they are true."

Immediately people began to talk excitedly and reports tried to stand up and shout questions to Keller. They all looked either excited or alarmed by what Keller was saying.

But Keller quickly held up a hand to silence everyone and didn't speak until it quieted down. He waited till no one was standing and trying to shout questions before continuing. "Please hold all questions. No questions will be answered until I am finished." He warned the entire audience. He looked around for a moment before briefly glancing at Optimus's human form, who stood up straighter. "Ladies and Gentlemen, it was a discussion made by all of your world leaders to reveal this information. They all made the decision to withhold the information of these new beings on our Planet to avoid massive panic and pointing fingers. The entire UN knew that it would have been disastrous if the public knew about these new beings.

"But after three years of discovery and getting to know our new Intergalactic neighbors, it is safe to say that they are not a threat to our Planet. At the most part, anyway. They came here to bring peace to us. They did not come here with the intention of harming our World's people. And for three years, they have lived among us and have gained the trust of your World Leaders. They have become very close allies to our world. We have learned much from them and we learned that they are on Earth as our Protectors." Keller paused for a moment as he continued to look around the entire audience before he lift his head. "Everyone of Earth, I must ask the entire world not to pass harsh judgment of these beings and of your World Leaders for concealing this information. It was only necessary to keep worldwide panic and fear of these beings. It is up until recently have these alien beings lived among humankind and grown very fond of us. They came here to protect Earth and not to destroy us. It is strongly against their beliefs to harm mankind, though we honestly don't need them for that. We do that all on their own. And it is under my own belief that we can learn something from them. We can learn how to attain the peace that our entire world needs to survive and thrive." He glanced at Optimus again before looking back. "Ladies and Gentlemen, Planet Earth, I will now turn your attention to one of the Leaders of the Cybertronians. Please hold all questions until he has finished addressing you. And I implore all of you, listen very closely to his words. I beg of you to keep an open mind and heart to his words. He has become a very close friend to myself, to the President of the United States, to the United Nations, and to many humans on our Planet. I give you, Optimus Prime." He said, now holding his hand out to Optimus.

There was a sudden wave of murmurs and talk as some decided to show some respect and stand up to welcome Optimus as he took the podium. Many eyes grew wide and mouths fell to see him in his human form. They all had been expecting something else and it wasn't too surprising to most. Most of the entire audience stared at Optimus in surprise and confusion as he stood at the podium, taking John Keller's hand and giving it a shake like they had talked about before the Conference had began. But slowly, the applause died down and everyone sat back down to watch and listen.

Optimus stood tall and proud next to John Keller, giving him a faint smile before he looked straight at all of the wary eyes watching him. He just took a deep breath and lift his head higher. He kept a gentle look about him, not wanting to give a bad impression at all. He wanted to make this as good as he could get.

"People of Earth, I am Optimus Prime. Leader of a fraction called the Autobots. We are called Cybertronians of a distant planet called Cybertron. We have come to your planet in peace. We came to protect your people from another fraction of Cybertronians called the Decepticons. They have come to Earth to steal all of your natural resources and energy. They have intentions opposite of our own but we intend to keep all of mankind safe from them. We have been working alongside your World's militaries to make sure that the Decepticons cause no harm to anyone. The deception of this knowledge was necessary for your own protection. We hid from your world to avoid panic and fear. Protecting Earth in secret was our intentions. But until recently, it is now not possible for such a task. It would have been better if your world did not know about us but until recent situations have called otherwise. We do not wish to cause fear and panic upon your world. We only wish for peace and safety for all of Earth." He spoke calmly.

"We, the Autobots, have made many friendships with many of your people from different Nations, hoping to make Earth our second home with peace and prosperity. But it is not possible without the world actually knowing the truth. That is why we, the Autobots and your World's Governments have made the decision of revealing ourselves. People of Earth," Optimus said firmly, keeping his head up high. "We are only here for your protection and we will give our very lives to keep Earth and her people safe from any means of harm. It is strongly believed by the Autobots that all sentient beings have the right to choose for their selves. We are only here to make sure that the future of your planet and her people does not meet the same fate as our Planet has.

"War is what destroyed Cybertron, our world. Hatred and fear is what killed all of our people. There are only One thousand, three hundred, forty-eight Cybertronians left alive, as far as we know because of the war that raged upon Cybertron. The war between Autobots and Decepticons have destroyed millions of Cybertronians. We do not want to see your Planet share the same fate as ours have. The Decepticons were the first to bring it to Earth. The Autobots only followed to make sure that nothing happened to Earth's people. We will do what it takes to protect all humankind. And we can only hope that you will listen with all of your wills and hearts and we can only hope for a bright future of your people." Optimus continued. "We, the Autobots, wish to live among your people, helping you live in peace and protecting your planet for the harsh war that has followed. As Leader of the Autobots, I will give my very life to make sure that every human on this planet remains safe. My Autobots feel just the same. They will protect you with everything they have. And we can only hope that you will accept our protection of your world. I thank you for giving me this chance to speak to you and I can only hope that you will give us this chance to prove ourselves and our word of safety." He finally finished.

For a moment there was only silence before a roar of applause exploded from the audience as people stood up and cheered for Optimus' words. John Keller stepped forward next to the Autobot Leader again before nodding. "We will now take questions and answer at our best. Please, wait till I point to you to ask your questions." He told them.

Immediately, people began talking at once, raising their hands for their questions first but Keller held up a hand and pointed to a reporter near the front for her question first. Everyone respected his decision and sat back down, being quiet so that she could ask her question.

"Mister Prime," She began.

Smiling faintly, Optimus shook his head as he looked right at her. "Please, Optimus Prime will do." He told her gently.

That only brought a smile to many faces, including the reporters before she nodded. "Optimus Prime, you say you and your people are here for Earth's protection, but you were only Earth for three years. So, why hide from us for so long? Why not sooner?" She had to call out her question.

Again, Optimus smiled faintly as he considered the question for a moment before he shook his head as he kept his eyes right on the reporter. "I must answer this question with a question of my own. Do you think that the entire Earth was ready to know of alien life without fear?" He shook his head again, continuing to smile faintly. "There are many means of entertainment for humans about how aliens come to Earth with the means of destroying it. We did not want to share the same fear as most science fiction movies and books gives from ourselves. We do not want to give you the same impression from your means of fiction. We hid ourselves with that knowledge of those means of entertainment." He explained, finishing the answer.

Again, questions were shouted out and hands waved but Keller pointed to another reporter, this time in the farther back of the entire audience. "Optimus Prime," The reporter had to shout. "The rumors that have been going around says that you are alien robots. But we all look at you and see a human being. How is it that you look and sound human? Are you some kind of android or cyborg?"

That brought a smile to Optimus and many of the Autobots' faces. Even some of the humans had to smile as they glanced at one another and waited for the answer.

Optimus just shook his head before he reached with one hand across his chest and touched his own shoulder. "No. We are not androids or cyborgs. This body that you are seeing now is not exactly real. It is what we call Holographic Molecular Imagers. It makes a holographic human version of ourselves so we can interact with humans without frightening them." He had to fight back looking at all of the Autobots, so not to point them out. "All of the Autobots are in human forms. But it is true that we are giant robots. Our real forms are made out of metal and energy. We call ourselves Autonomous Robotic Organisms, which are Autobots for short." He explained.

"Optimus Prime, why the disguise?" A reporter shouted before he could be acknowledged.

Before Optimus could answer, Keller touched his shoulder to keep him from answering as he leaned over the microphone. "Please, wait till I signal to you. There are too many reporters and not a whole lot of time. But, go ahead and answer that, Optimus." He said looking to the Autobot Leader.

Optimus only nodded. "Thank you, Secretary Keller." He looked back around the entire audience with a calm look on his face. "The reason for our disguise is that our real forms tend to be a little intimidating. We wish not to frighten anyone. That is why we take human forms as well as others." He announced.

Another reporter near the front was allowed to ask his question next as soon as he raised his hand and got Keller's attention. "Optimus Prime, a lot of people are wondering what you really look like. Is it true that you take the forms of vehicles and would you be willing to show us what you really look like?"

After a short pause, Optimus considered the question before he nodded and stepped back a little. "We do take the forms of means of transportation for humans. And I would be willing to show you my true self as long as everyone remains calm. I do not wish to intimidate you and the rest of the world." He told everyone.

It was right at that moment, most of the entire crowd nodded or shouted yes in excitement. There were photographers already snapping pictures, wanting to get everything. But at the most part, everyone just waited patiently.

Optimus just nodded before he glanced over to Keller, almost as if he was asking for permission. But Keller just nodded and waved a hand at him. So the Autobot Leader turned his head and looked at his real body as his engine rumbled to life and his human form flickered out of view. There had been a wave of gasps from the crowd as they watched in excitement and surprise to see that he had vanished. But eyes grew wider and jaws fell as the red and blue flamed Peterbilt Semi truck began to twist and turn as it transformed right before everyone's eyes.

Many of the other Autobots had to move back to allow him space, while even Reno had to move away from Optimus, joining Mikaela and Sam to standing between Bumblebee and Arcee. They all watched with growing smiles as the Autobot Leader transformed before carefully and slowly standing up to his full height. They were amused by how many heads had to crane back to look right up into Optimus' face.

But one thing that pleased everyone the most was that there was not one look fear on any reporters' faces as they stared up at Optimus. Almost everyone was looking up at him with fascination and awe.

Then one reporter stood up, raising a hand as she held the hand of a young girl, who looked extremely bashful when Optimus' eyes fell upon them. She had ducked her head almost shyly, as if not daring to looking up at the giant Leader of the Autobots. They were standing close to the side of the front row. "Excuse me, Optimus Prime." The woman had stated, holding up her hand and Keller nodded for her to go ahead. "I'm sorry, Optimus Prime, but my daughter," She glanced down at the girl. "She wanted to ask you a question, herself. If it's all right." She said.

Optimus just smiled gently, turning his eyes onto the girl, who ducked her head lower. She was a young teenager, looking extremely shy. "Yes, little one? What would you like to ask?" He asked her gently.

The girl's face flushed, as if embarrassed and it took a moment of coaxing from her mother to get her to lift her head and finally look up at Optimus. She had to cough lightly to clear her throat before she took a deep breath. "Ex-excuse me, um…..sir. But…..why would you want to pro…..protect us? Humans, I mean? We're just…..we're so much smaller than you. Don't you think that we're lesser be-beings or something?" She asked, in quite the timid voice. But it had made a lot of people frown as if they were asking their selves that very question.

But Optimus just smiled and shook his head as he carefully got down to one knee and bent over the girl, which made her have to tilt her head back to look up at him. "No. I, or any of the Autobots, do not think that humans are lesser beings. In fact, we think the opposite. You may be smaller than ourselves but I have seen many humans show great potential. I have seen some of the greatest courage from humans. You are a young species but you have come very far that it took many years for Cybertronians to achieve. Humans have shown great courage, compassion, and honor and I have made great friends out of many humans. And I will do everything to keep you and them safe." He told her.

The girl bit her lip, smiling a little at his words before she dropped her hand from her mothers and held it out towards Optimus. "Okay. Then….." She was definitely sounding much braver than before. "Then, would you be my friend?" She asked and that had many people looking very curious.

Optimus only smiled before lift a hand and gently placed one of his large fingers into her small palm, letting her clasp it as if shaking hands with her. "What is your name, young one?" He asked softly.

"Everyone calls me Koko." The young girl said, somewhat shy again as she smiled up at him.

"Then Koko, it would be my honor to call you a friend." Optimus said as he shook her hand with his large finger before he looked around, when reporters began snapping pictures of him with the girl. A lot of people were excited about seeing contact like that.

"Optimus Prime, if you will," The girl's mother said, getting his attention. "May I ask you exactly how big are you and your people? Are your….Autobots bigger or smaller than yourself?" he asked.

Optimus took back his hand when the girl, Koko, released his hand and carefully stood back up, looking around at everyone. "We are very much like your own people. We vary in different sizes, colors and shapes. Some are bigger than myself and some are quite smaller. We are no different than your own when it comes to varieties of people." He explained, softly.

Another hand went up and he was allowed to ask, "Optimus Prime, how many more are there of your Autobots here with you?"

For a moment, Optimus didn't answer as he considered that question. He finally tilted his head as if looking over his shoulder before he turned and looked at every Autobot in their vehicle form. "Autobots," he began carefully. "The world would like to meet all of you. If you are comfortable with revealing yourselves, transform. But if not, you may pass." He told them.

It took another moment for most of the Autobots to think about it but then starting with Elita One, all of their holographic human forms flickered out of view and they began to transform. Not one chose not to reveal their selves. They all figured that if their leader was doing this, they could too. And seeing all of the cars, trucks and even the Blackbird jet transforming, more than half of the Conference let their jaws drop wide as the Autobots began to stand right behind their leader. But more or less, they were all surprised to see the sizes of them all. Or the fact that about six of them were female.

Another hand went up after the shock was over and the reporter asked, "Are those…..are those girl robots?" He motioned to Elita One and the other femmes.

Quite a few Autobots smiled while Optimus chuckled and nodded. "Yes. Our kind do have opposite genders. These femmes, females, are the last of our kind. The war with the Decepticons on our planet have not been kind to our femmes. Almost all female Cybertronians have been eliminated on Cybertron. But there are still a fair few femmes left. These are the Autobot Valkyries, led by Elita One, whom is a very proud and strong leader. She is equal in my rank." He explained.

Several reporters smiled as they looked at the pink and black femme beside Optimus. Quite a few of them seemed to realize how highly he was speaking of her, more or less, the gentle look he was giving her.

"Does that mean she's your….um, girlfriend, wife?" Someone blurted out.

There had been quite a few laughs from humans and Autobots a like as Optimus just smiled before he looked at Elita One as she stepped closer to him, linking her hand with his own. "Yes. I suppose I should just admit that. Elita One is my sparkmate, which would be known as a wife in human terms. We have been mates together for a long time and we will remain for the rest of our lives." He answered, holding her hand.

More than one woman in the entire audience awed while many men whistled and cheered to hear that. Of course, one reporter held up her hand, looking quite delighted. "Does that mean…..you have children?" She asked, brightly.

Some Autobots let their smiles fade but Optimus shared a glance with Elita One, who gave him a sad smile. "Unfortunately, no." He looked back at all of the smiles that were starting to fade on the way he said that. "The war has not been kind to Sparklings either, which is what we call children. The Sparklings of our Planet were the first to die during the war. There has not been a Sparkling among our kind for nearly three thousand years, other than," He paused looking back at Mirage and Blaster. He held out a hand towards the young Communications Officer, who hesitated before he glanced at his mentor. Mirage shared his glance before he nodded to him. Blaster slowly crawled from his shoulder into Optimus' hand and allowed for him to be introduced. "This is Blaster, our very last Sparkling of our race. He is currently nine hundred years old, but in your human years, he would be known to be nine years old. We do have younglings, teenage Cybertronians." Optimus continued glancing at Bumblebee, Spitfire, Hot Rod, Flare-Up and several others before looking back at all of the stunned but sympathetic faces of the reporters. "Many of our Sparklings are gone. Blaster is the last Sparkling, which he will be a youngling very soon."

"But you can be able to have more, can't you?" A reporter suddenly blurted out but he wasn't reprimanded.

"Unfortunately," Optimus said with a sigh as he carefully turned and let Blaster climb back onto Mirage's shoulder. "We have not been able to produce our own Sparklings. The only source of renewing life among of our kind has been destroyed. There was an artifact precious to Cybertonians that was destroyed. As far as we knew, it was the only way of creating new life for our kind. But now that it is gone, we are not sure if we can continue to grow in numbers. Without the new source of life energy, it will be more than likely, our kind will die off with the rest of us."

Quite a few people looked very sympathetic to hear that. Most of the women in the entire audience looked almost watery eyed at their neighbors. Almost all looked sad to hear that kind of predicament. They couldn't imagine what it would be like to be unable to have any children, more or less, continue their future without kids.

Unfortunately, a reporter had to burst the somewhat happy bubble as he rose his hand with a serious look on his face. And when Keller pointed at him and Optimus looked down at him, he asked, "Optimus Prime, it has been reported that one of your Autobots," He pointed directly at Arcee, who looked quite surprised while Hot Rod stepped closer to her almost defensively. "That one was seen on Fox 13 News of Utah and nearly over a dozen eye witnesses attacking a Black Hawk military helicopter. And some of the other ones threatened to open fire on them. So if you are as peaceful as you say you are, then why did they do that? Why attack a helicopter that was attempting to rescue a young teenage girl?"

"That son of a….!" Mikaela hissed as she eyed the reporter with a disgruntled look. But she paused when Sam threw an arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer to him, shushing her gently. He, like many of the other Autobots and humans were not smiling at that question.

But before Optimus could actually answer, it was Keller who tapped his leg to get his attention and shake his head before he looked at the reporter with a stony look on his face. "Unfortunately, we cannot go into details right now. But the Autobots that you are referring to was not doing the attacking. In fact, the Autobot femme that you say that was attacking the helicopter was actually rescuing the young lady seen on the news." He paused, looking very seriously at the reporter. "I cannot go into all of the details as I had just said, but there is a terrorist group who does know about the Cybertronians. And unlike the Governments, they are not willing to give these amazing people a chance to prove their selves to Earth. They targeted a group of young adults who befriended the Autobots and they attempted to harm these young people. It was more than likely that they were trying to make the world see that the Autobots are dangerous or provoke them. But I can guarantee it to everyone that the Autobots are not a danger to our Planet and its people. They have shown time and time again that they are willing to die for our people. On a few accounts, one or two of the Autobots have nearly died protecting a human being. It was just the same for the Autobot femme that you are trying to point out, sir. She was willing to give her life up to save that young woman. And she nearly did die."

"Secretary Keller!" Another reporter called out, waving a hand. Keller only paused for a moment before he nodded to him. "If she, the Autobot femme, nearly died, how is it that she looks fine? She's standing there in one piece and it was shown on the news that she was nearly torn in pieces? Is it true to the rumor that a human girl repaired her?"

Quite a few people and Autobots had to fight from glancing towards Dawn who stood right by Sam and Mikaela, her head lowered as a blush started to form on her cheeks.

But Keller shook his head as he lift his head higher. "I do not know where that rumor came from. But no, it was not one of the young ladies. No matter what the eye witnesses saw, it wasn't the young woman. What they say was merely a skill that the Autobots seem to have. I have witnessed myself that the Autobots have extraordinary medical knowledge to repair their selves and help even humans. It was simply that." He announced. It wasn't exactly the truth but it wasn't a lie either. Keller was only trying to protect Dawn from being pinpointed for being responsible for saving Arcee's life.

"Secretary Keller, Optimus Prime," Another reporter asked, raising her hand. "The terrorist group that you're talking about, exactly who are they? What is their intentions and goals? Can you at least tell us a little of that?"

Keller shook his head as he made a quick glance up at Optimus before looking back at her. "Right at this moment, we are unclear of what the terrorists' intentions are. We do not have a lot of information on them as of the moment, nor do we exactly know who they are. We only know that they are not above of hurting human children, young adults or humans in general of trying to get to the Cybertronians. And I am saying Cybertronians. We do have some reports from the Autobots that they have attempted to harm a Decepticon as well. We are only too glad that the Decepticons have not decided any rash attacks just yet. We can't say if they won't but these people, these terrorists are willing to harm human life to try and harm the Autobots." He shook his head again, his face growing sterner. "Ladies and Gentlemen, there will be a lot of you who will be afraid of the Cybertronians, if you aren't already. But I can reassure you, the Autobots will not let anything happen to any human kind."

Optimus Prime just nodded as he looked around, agreeing with Keller. His dropped down onto another reporter that Keller pointed to, who looked a little uneasy but kept a brave face. "Optimus Prime, you said that you are here to protect mankind from the Decepticons. What exactly have we, Earthlings or humans done to them to make us hate us so much? Why are they trying to destroy us?" He asked.

"The Decepticons believe in only destruction of life." Optimus said without even hesitating. They believe that Cybertronians are the superior beings because of our size and long life. They believe that because we are nearly the largest beings in the Universe, we are the superior beings. And they believe that we should attack all Planets with life and rule all." He shook his head, frowning. "I and the Autobots do not believe that. We believe that all sentient beings have the right to choose for their selves. And I have seen what humans can do. Yes, there is some things that humans do that we do not agree with. But we have much goodness in your people. There are a lot of good people on this planet. I have seen a great capacity of courage, compassion, greatness and understanding from humans. With the three years that I have been on this Planet, I will be never more honored than I am now to know many humans. I, and the Autobots will do what it takes to see that your future is a great one. We will help you if you allow us. We can learn a great deal from each other. Earth can learn how to overcome war and hatred by listening to our stories. And maybe," He paused, his eyes lighting up gently. "Maybe, we can learn a great deal from humans that we have not been able to learn for our selves. I am nearly as young as your Planet is, which is very young considered of how long our kind can live. And I am still learning a great deal from humans. We, the Autobots are willing to die to protect your planet." He stated.

That earned a respectable round of applause from everyone at the Conference. Quite a lot of people were glad to hear such words from Optimus Prime. More than half of the crowd stood up and clapped hard, cheering for the Autobots.

"All right." Keller spoke up, holding up his hands. "We have time for only a few more questions and then we will have to conclude this Conference." He pointed at a reporter who had his hand up.

The reporter paused as he looked over all of the Autobots before he lift a hand and pointed at one of them. It only took a moment before everyone realized that he was actually pointing at Jetfire. "Optimus Prime, I'm noticing that almost all of you, the Autobots, have blue eyes. So, why does that Autobot have red ones instead of blue?" He asked.

The look on Jetfire's face was almost unsettling and even everyone had to looked wide eyed at the Decepticon. He did not look happy at all for that question.

But Optimus turned slightly and gently waved a hand at him as if to calm his growing irritation from the question that was asked. He got a look for it but the Legendary Seeker nodded and kept his mouth shut from snapping at the reporter. He knew it would do no good at all. Then the Autobot Leader looked back at the reporter, pausing as he considered the question. He looked very hesitant about answering that question. "It is true that Autobots have blue or icy colored optics, eyes. Jetfire, here, has been with the Autobots for a very long time. He has fought beside me during the war for nearly three thousand years, if I remember right. It was a long time ago when he joined us. He is a very good friend of mine and he is the oldest Cybertronian that is still alive. And he would never harm a human as long as they don't pose a threat to him or to the ones he has chosen to protect." He sighed softly as if he trying to think of a way of explaining it lightly. But he knew it wasn't going to be exactly light as he would hope. "Jetfire possesses red optics because he is not an Autobot. He fights for the Autobot side, but he will always claim to be a Decepticon."

That got quite a few murmurs as people immediately began looking at one another and looking very uneasy. Almost all were looking at Jetfire with fear or unease.

"Optimus Prime sir!" A reporter blurted out. "I thought you said the Decepticons hated humans. I thought they are your enemies."

Optimus just nodded. "Yes I did say that. But Jetfire has chosen to side with the Autobots. It does not mean he's not a threat but I can guarantee it to you, he will never harm humans. He claims to be a Decepticon but he sides with us. He does not believe in the war between Autobots and Decepticons no longer." He explained.

Jetfire cleared his throat loudly before he stepped forward. "Optimus, allow me." He spoke before looking around with his burning gaze. "I am a Decepticon, humans. Make no mistake of that. That will never change. But I will not go up against this lot of Autobots. I won't go up against someone like Optimus Prime. He's a mighty warrior and I saw that a long time ago when I first met him. The meaning behind this bloody war between the Autobots and the Decepticons have gone on too long and for the stupidest reasons." He shook his head, dipping his head down a little lower. "Decepticons came before the Autobots did, a long, long time ago. Before the war, the Decepticons were suppose to be the Guardians of our Planet. They were suppose to protect the Planet and Cybertronians. They were suppose to protect life. But things happen'd and a couple of Decepticons got pissed off. They let greed and lust for battles cloud their bloody minds. They began to feel hate. Who wants to die fighting in hatred? Who wants to destroy life? These Autobots were formed to fight against the Decepticons and stop them from destroying everything. They fight because if they don't, the Decepticons will destroy all life in the Universe for only their selves. A long time ago, I believed in the Decepticon way, but I don't any more. I don't claim to be an Autobot but I sure as the Pits don't claim the beliefs of those fragging Decepticons. They're letting their hate and lust for power run 'em." He snorted loudly, which sounded more like an engine rubbing too roughly against metal. "I'm a grumpy 'Con and I don't get along with most. But I am not going to destroy young life, such as your Planet's. 'Sides, I have my own human friends that I care about. I have a human who got into my Spark, my heart. And I am not going to turn on any human just 'cause I'm a Decepticon. That's not my way any more."

No one looked like they truly believed his words but no one contradicted Jetfire. They just looked around at one another, murmuring a little but they looked to Optimus, as if asking him if what Jetfire said was true. The only thing that the Autobot Leader did was reach out and place his hand on the Seeker's shoulder, giving him a light smile, which Jetfire nodded back to as he stepped back into his original place in the far back. That only made half of the entire audience looked relieved. They seemed to trust Optimus Prime more than the so called Decepticon.

However, a few more hands raised to ask more questions but Keller tapped Optimus' leg again to get his attention as he moved closer to the microphone. "I'm sorry to interrupt but we need to conclude this conference. But I will share another word of advice to each and every single person watching or listening to this." He took a deep breath before folding his hands together, looking very official. "Now I know that this is a lot to take in. To find out that there are alien robots among us. That there are alien life out there when we've spent decades looking for it. But I make this statement from the bottom of my heart and with everything I believe in. The Cybertronians are very real. The Autobots have claimed to be Earth's protectors and I know they are here to do what they say they will. I have seen them defend humans over and over and over from their own kind. The Decepticons are here to harm humans but with the Autobots here, I highly doubt that they will succeed. The Autobots are willing to destroy their own kind just to protect us and our free wills. I must ask every person on the Planet to think very hard about what was said today. Think about what you have seen. And please, keep an open mind about the Cybertronians. Consider them and welcome them as your World Leaders have. The entire United States military, the Russian Military, the entire world's military units have spent some time with the Autobots and they trust them. Everyone who has family and friends and even loved ones in the military knows our new allies. If you trust them, then you know that you can trust the Autobots." He finally finished. "Thank you for listening and consider Optimus and my words."

With that said, Keller looked up at Optimus Prime and nodded with a smile before he sharply saluted him. And with him, the every single American and the Russian Soldier snapped to attention, saluting Optimus and the Autobots.

Optimus smiled and gave his nod of gratitude before he looked around at the Autobots, taking on the firm Leader that he was. "Autobots, transform and roll out!" He ordered gently but firmly.

At once, each and every Autobot nodded sharply before they stepped away from one another and transformed. Once in their vehicle forms, they opened their doors and allowed their human counterparts to climb in, even with all of the reporters snapping as many pictures as they could as they did so. Optimus was the last to transform and follow his soldiers, only slowing a fraction as he rolled up near Reno Banes, who reached out and caught the side handle before climbing in to sit in Optimus' driver side seat.

Smiling, Reno shrugged and folded his arms behind his head as he looked down at the Autobot insignia while the Peterbilt drove after his Autobots. "Well," He began with a chuckle. "That went better than I thought it would. I half expected people to jump up, screaming and run away."

Chuckling, Optimus Prime just kept driving as the Autobots made it to the main road. "I agree, Reno. But we can only speculate with the humans that were there at the Conference. We don't know how the rest of the world is taking our revelation. But we can only hope." He said over the radio system.

Of course, he and everyone else could only hope that the People of Earth would take it like all of the reporters had. They could only hope that people would be calm and understanding. But the most that Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots really hoped was that the Decepticons didn't ruin it for them by making it Open Season on humans now that the world knew about them.

But even that was pushing the hope too far.


Author's Notice:

Thank you to those who decided to take up the challenge of asking a few questions for this chapter. I'm so glad that there were a few people who took it up. It was a lot of fun doing it. To those who recognize their questions that were sent in, this chapter is dedicated to all of you.

Best Wishes,

Serin Darkwolf