(see previous disclaimers)
Once the three problematic humans were removed from the scene, Optimus escorted both S4 and Jason to the castle. S4 was quietly excited as she had dreamed her whole life of bettering her situation and Primus now had blessed her with something more fantastic than she had ever dreamed. Jason was stunned as well. He was now free too. His debt to his relatives cancelled by the King.
As the three headed back to the castle, Jazz and Prowl threw the three disgusting traitors in jail to await their real punishment before returning to get the three younger sons of the lord. Jazz and Prowl would place them in jail as well to see how Prince Slugbug would judge them.
Meanwhile, at the place, word had travelled to Slugbug that the precious female had been located and was in route to the castle. Bug made sure he looked presentable before making his way to the grand foyer to meet Optimus and the precious female. Bug could feel the swelling in his spark. He knew who the female was. He just hoped that she would not reject him when he offered to "bond" with her for life. Bug was slightly nervous as he waited, though no one could tell.
In the carriage, S4 was nervous too. This was all new and strange to her. She was happy as she was worried. She hoped and prayed that the prince would see her for who she really was and not think she was something she was not. Jason comforted his sister as they headed in. He hoped that the Prince would grant Jason the ability to remain close to S4, even if she became a princess.
Optimus just watched. He could see that S4 was excited and worried though she seemed to remain poised. He just hoped that this was truly the female that Primus had selected for the Prince and that Bug would really accept her. Only time would tell as they raced to the castle.
(sorry, short chapter)
