A/N – I have decided, instead of writing a sequel, to write all three movies in one story. So expect fillers.


We were all gathered in a giant clearing, the only space big enough and private enough for the Autobots to be in bipedal mode around us. We had two (count 'em, two!) barbeques going, four propane tanks, and three large tables covered in food. It may seem like a lot, but when you have three Witwicky's, around a dozen military guys, Will's wife and daughter, the Secretary of Defense and his family, Maggie, Glen, and me all in the same party, it almost wasn't enough!

We had a giant stereo going so none of the Autobots had to use theirs, and the party had been going on long enough that everyone had broken into small groups.

Ron, Keller, Will, Epps, Glen, Ratchet, and Optimus were talking off to the side, while Ironhide was showing off his cool weaponry to the other soldiers.

Sarah, Will's wife, and their daughter Annabelle were talking with Judy and Maggie, as well as Keller's wife and two young daughters.

Sam, Bee, and I were off by ourselves, simply talking, sometimes shoving each other around.

All in all, it was nice. We mingled and talked, teased and shoved each other, and it was like we were one, huge family.

I marveled over how one crazy, disastrous event could bring so many people together. It was amazing.

"Something on your mind, Linds?" Sam asked me, bringing my attention back to Earth. I smiled. "Just thinking about how if none of this had happened, we never would have met all of these people. It's only been a short time, but I can't imagine not having Will, Sarah, Annabelle, Epps, or the Autobots in our lives" I said.

Sam nodded. "I know what you mean. If none of this had happened, I don't think I would have had the guts to ask you out" I smiled and we shared a brief kiss.

"And we can't forget the amazing Bumblebee" I said loudly, making Bumblebee respond by playing the sound of a crowd cheering over his radio. Bee's voice worked, but if he used it too much his vocal cord would fry, so he used the radio the majority of the time.

We smiled and looked around. "It's funny. We all saved the word from mass destruction, several people saw us in Mission City, and yet no one really knows" I mused.

Sam snorted. "I'm kinda glad. I'm sure fifteen minutes of fame would have been awesome, but I don't think it would have stopped if everyone knew the truth. And I'd rather not share my business with everyone" he said, nuzzling my neck to make a point. I laughed and pushed him away slightly.

"I'm gonna steal Annabelle" I said, hopping up and going over to the women. "Why hello Lindsey, how are you guys doing?" Sarah asked me. I smiled. "Just fine Sarah. I was wondering if I could kidnap a certain little girl" I said, smiling at Anna, who was reaching towards me.

Sarah laughed again. "Well, it seems like you'll be getting your way. She's really grown fond of you" I swiftly picked Anna up and set her on my hip like I'd been doing it for years, instead of weeks.

"Well, I love having her. Anytime you need a babysitter, I'm available" I assured her.

This was our life now. For the next two years, we often got together. Sam and I were nearly inseparable, though that's not unusual, and Bee was almost always with us. More Autobots joined the team, and the seemingly endless supply of Decepticons kept everyone busy, but all in all, life was good.


"Optimus, may I speak with you…privately?" The party was pretty much over and I had some things on my mind. Well, on thing really, and I'm pretty sure he's the only one that can answer my question.

"Of course, young one. What is on your mind?" Optimus had this way of sounding so ancient, yet so young at the same time. It was truly mind-boggling.

"It's just…After I first met you guys, whenever one of you was in pain or something, I could feel it. It was like, whatever was happening to you, was happening to me. It was mostly Bumblebee, obviously, but it made me wonder: why?" I asked.

Optimus looked thoughtful. "And it is only with our kind you feel this way?" he clarified. I nodded "Only with Autobots" I added. "Well, I cannot think of a reason other than you are empathetic towards our kind" I nodded, but there was still something bothering me.

"During the Battle of Mission City, something happened when Bee lost his legs. It was like, before I could feel his pain, he cut me off. I couldn't feel him anymore. But it wasn't just him. I couldn't feel any of you. I didn't even know Jazz had died until Ironhide brought back his pieces" I explained. It was bugging me.

Optimus looked thoughtful. "It is possible that your empathy link was only temporary; something to help you sympathize with our race more" Optimus hypothesized. I shrugged. "It was odd, though. I think it was even before Bee got hurt. It was like, as soon as I touched the cube…and then, I could feel it thrumming, like your sparks. But its rhythm matched my heart-beat"

Optimus's optics widened. "I believe that your destiny is not quite through yet, Lindsey" he predicted.

I looked up at him, and I could feel the foreshadowing in my words.

"I don't think it will even be over"