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Epilogue: Memories Last Forever
I walked my way out of the base and into the warm, bright sun. I was wearing my green military uniform while my hair was tied up in two small pigtails. I had let my hair grow during the year I've been working in the military task force called Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty or NEST for short. The base was located in Diego Garcia, so we were surrounded by the sea. I could hear the seagulls scream and the waves splashing against the beach.
I held a book, my last year's diary, in my hand as I walked over to an abandoned box and sat down on it in the shadows. I opened my dairy to read my old entries about last year and gained nostalgic feelings.
August 17th 2007
Today, Sam managed to get his third A, even though it was an A-. So as promised, Ron bought Sam a car while both of them had each $2,000 in hand, so they paid the price together. The car is an old Camaro, but it turned out it's a living alien being! I spoke with it through telepathy and learned his name was Bumblebee. How fitting for a black racing striped yellow Camaro. ^^
Oh, and my Linker Core seems to have become stronger, according to Raising Heart and Bardiche. I wonder if I can activate them soon.
I chuckled at the memory and flipped the empty pages I haven't written on and went to the next entry.
August 21th 2007
Sorry for not writing for a couple of days, diary. I just had my biggest adventure with Sam. We met Bumblebee's comrades, the Autobots, from the planet Cybertron. They are mechanical beings and look like robots, but they are more than meets the eye. Their leader, Optimus Prime, explained for me, Sam, and Mikaela (who ended up being involved) that they were looking for a cube-looking thing called the All Spark. Sam's great-great-grandfather had found the Autobots' enemy's leader, Megatron, and got the location of the All Spark imprinted on his glasses. Thank goodness Sam didn't sell the glasses yet!
We got "kidnapped" by a government group called Sector Seven. They seemed to know about the Cybertronians and also caught Bumblebee for experimenting. We met more involved people by Hoover Dam, like a small military group, a woman who worked in Pentagon and a friend of hers who was a hacker. It turned out the Sector Seven had transported Megatron from the North Pole and kept him in stasis until now.
I also adopted a small Cybertronian who quickly grew up thanks to the All Spark. I named her StarDivine because of her yellow and golden armor colors.
The Autobots and the Decepticons fought against each other in Mission City where we would take the Cube into the military hands, but we failed. Instead, Sam and I used the All Spark to kill Megatron while destroying it at the same time so Optimus wouldn't sacrifice himself to destroy the Cube. In the end, we won.
I remembered I didn't want to write every single detail so I had written that much about "The Mission City Incident". I flipped to the next entry.
August 25th 2007
I just came home with Sam, Bumblebee, and StarDivine from the looking spot. The Autobots gathered there so Optimus could send a message to the surviving Autobots in the galaxy. I felt my heart beat faster and harder while I sat on Optimus's shoulder. I think I am in love with him, but I can't. He has already a girlfriend, or mate in the Cybertronian language, if she's even alive, and is probably waiting for her. I accept it and I will move on with my love life, but I hope I can still be friends with Optimus.
StarDivine has missed me, so she can now stay with me until we would go to a new base for the new military task force.
And, yes, I got to learn more about the Cybertronian language and their words for things like their hands were called servos, heads were helms and so on.
I smiled at the thought of the scenery I had seen in front of me. I would never forget it, and the small moment I shared with Optimus.
August 30th 2007
Sam, Mikaela, Bumblebee, StarDivine, and I went to Hoover Dam to spend the weekend with the Autobots when we heard the news about more Autobots were coming to Earth. Two of them arrived today. Their names are Mudflap and Skids, and they are twins. They are even younger and smaller than Bumblebee and…have their own ways to show love and concern towards each other.
I chuckled when I remembered that day. The twins were always bickering and didn't tend the language so well. Well, there weren't any difference now either.
September 6th 2007
Today, we arrived to our new base in Diego Garcia. Lennox, Epps, and most of their men are a part of NEST now. I have my own apartment which is also my office. I also had requested a small laboratory for new Devices I plan to invent in the future.
Well, I'm exhausted and tired so I'll go and sleep now. Good night.
Oh, that day was really exciting to arrive to Diego Garcia and become a part of the military. That was something I never thought would be possible for me, but I didn't regret it. The only thing I regretted on that day was leaving my family in the U.S., but I was able to visit them on vacations.
September 20th 2007
My heart is aching while I write this. Why, you ask? Well… There were a few complications today.
Remember when I wrote about Optimus's girlfriend; Elita One? She and her two sisters, Arcee and Chromia, made it to Earth, but she crash-landed in the rainforest of North of Queensland in Australia instead for the shore nearby the base. I teleported myself, Optimus, Ironhide, and Ratchet to the rainforest and found a large cocoon. I could feel a Cybertronian's presence from it, so we brought it back home. However, when we were about to open the cocoon, the Cybertronian broke out and had dark armor plates and red optics. It appeared that Elita One got bitten by black widows and became a Decepticon with the designation; Blackarachnia.
The Autobots tried to fight her, but she was very skillful and beat them down easily. I had no other choice but purify her with the Sealing spell which was a success. She turned back into her Protoform before Optimus brought her to Ratchet's medical bay.
I could see the love between Optimus and Elita when they hugged each other, but I also felt something stab my heart at the same time. I guess I have to move on and try to forget my feelings for Optimus. But I need to confirm one thing; Optimus Prime was my first true love.
I slightly grimaced when I remembered Blackarachnia's spider form. I had a giant fear for spiders and snakes, but I was surprised I managed to stand out with the Cybertronian spider. I let out a sigh when I felt the same pain from before in my heart. I shook it off and moved on with the diary.
October 31th 2007
We had our first Halloween party with the Autobots and taught them about the Earth's culture about celebrating certain days. I made a lot of food with the femmes' Holoforms. Ratchet and I had upgraded the Holoforms so they can digest the food and drinks. The party was a big success.
But listen to this now, diary! After the party, Optimus and Sideswipe helped me clean up the table and all the mess before going to sleep. After Optimus left me and Sideswipe alone, the sword master Autobot confessed to me! He said he liked me very much and wanted to be a couple. Sadly, I turned him down because I didn't feel the same for him. When he got depressed by my rejection, I told him not lose hope and keep looking for his Sparkmate. He became a bit happier and gave me a kiss on my cheek as a thank you and good night kiss. I'm still blushing because this was the first time a boy/man, except my family, who kissed me.
I knew Sideswipe could sometimes be a playboy, but he didn't mean any harm. He could be sweet and funny, which made me see him as my Autobot big brother.
December 25th 2007
I'm very sleepy, but I try to write a little because I have big news.
NEST had a Christmas party for everyone, including the Autobots. I have never danced before, but Sideswipe invited me to dance and taught me quickly. I really enjoyed the evening.
Afterwards, I went out to gain some fresh air and went to the Autobots' hangar. I met up with Optimus and…actually confessed my feelings to him. He got a bit surprised and before he could even answer, I turned around and walked away. But I didn't get so far when I felt a hand on my shoulder and got turned around to be hugged into a chest. Optimus had activated his Holoform to hold me close and whispered in my ear that he loved me too. For a second, I thought I was dreaming, but I quickly realized it was not a dream.
We had our first kiss and it felt like I got lightly shocked by electricity, but it felt wonderful. Maybe it was sign from the heaven or the Well of All Sparks where the spirits of the older Primes were resting.
I blushed madly when I remembered that night. I felt like I was flying when I had kissed Optimus, and it was my first kiss too. He and Elita One had broken up around Halloween after a long and serious talk about their feelings for each other, so I never stole Optimus. I flipped the pages to the last entry of the year.
December 31th 2007
This year passed by so fast I didn't notice it. Maybe because it was full of action and adventures. The Autobots made their own fireworks with Energon as boost-up. They were even prettier than normal fireworks.
What were my New Year's resolutions or wishes this year, you ask? Well… I wish we'll find every single Decepticon and offline them so it will be peace, create my own troop of mages, and…maybe become a mother someday. I wonder if Optimus will agree with me so we can adopt a child together. I don't know if male Cybertronians' Holoforms can impregnate female humans.
This was for the year. Thank you for following me through the year, diary, and goodnight.
I closed the diary with a sigh of happiness and looked up at the sky. The warm wind made my pigtails ruffle while I had a small smile on my lips.
*Mother… Father… Are you watching me from the heaven? I hope you both are proud of me for making the decisions that led me to this life.*
The sounds of rolling wheels and large footsteps were heard behind me before a few voices called for me.
"Ahoy, Lady Prime!" Sideswipe called.
"Carrier!" StarDivine shouted.
I looked over my shoulder to see the two of them and the twins behind them waving their servos in the air. New footsteps were heard and the big frame of Optimus Prime himself walked past his soldiers, his optics locked with my eyes. I stood up on the box and waited for my boyfriend to arrive. He gave me a gentle smile when he had arrived.
"I have been looking for you, my dear."
"Oh? Is that so, Mr. Prime?"
Optimus chuckled, knowing I was roleplaying. "Why asking such a question? Last time I checked, it wasn't a crime for a bot to be concerned about his mate."
"Never said it's a crime, Optimus", I smiled.
Optimus got down on one knee and held down his servo, letting me get on him. He lifted me up to his shoulder and let me climb on him. However, our happy moment was ruined when we heard the alarm from the main hangar. Optimus rushed to the hangar with the other Autobots. As soon as we were inside, Optimus placed me down to the ground and let me run over to William.
I was now using the first names of my close friends in the military like William and Robert and other people.
*Insert Song: "What I've Done" by Linkin Park*
"What's the status?" I asked him.
William turned from the computer to look at me. "Decepticon activity has been detected in Europe."
"Correction; in France!" Maggie yelled from her seat while typing fast on the computer. "Amount Decepticons detected so far… 6 of them!"
"Prepare for battle, men! Full weapons deployment! We're lifting in 20 minutes!" William yelled to the soldiers, since he was ranked as Major Lennox now.
I heard Optimus yell out orders to his Autobot soldiers as well. I rushed over to a computer to transfer information to Raising Heart. A holographic screen appeared beside me along with a keyboard. I reached my right hand to the holographic keyboard and typed on it while typing the real keyboard with my left hand. Yeah, it might be hard to type on two keyboards at the same time while only looking at one screen, but I got quickly used to it ever since I began working in NEST.
In this farewell
There's no blood
There's no alibi
15 minutes later, everyone was getting into the giant aircrafts where the Autobots could fit in their Alt modes. Raising Heart had received the information for this mission so she let the holographic screen and keyboard disappear before I stood up from my seat. I rushed over to William who was talking to Optimus. They turned their attention to me when I had run to them.
'Cause I've drawn regret
From the truth
Of a thousand lies
"You all set to go, Stella?" William asked.
"In one second…", I said before holding Raising Heart's Standby Mode in my hand. A cherry blossom light enveloped me as I received my Barrier Jacket and Raising Heart transformed into Device Mode. "Now I'm ready. But are you ready?"
"I know I am", William held his rifle in the air. "It depends on Boss Bot here."
"I certainly am ready whenever we need to lift off", Optimus replied.
"Alright, Boss Bot", William nodded before running off somewhere.
Optimus and I looked at each other while he knelt down in front of me. "Are you sure you can handle it, Stella?"
So let mercy come
And wash away
I smiled lightly and put a hand on his leg. "Optimus, don't worry so much about me. I'm capable to take care of myself out there in the battlefields. I chose this path and I will remain there."
Optimus gave me a small smile and stood up before William ran back. Both of us turned to Optimus to hear him say the words.
"Autobots…"
William, most of the soldiers, and I prepared ourselves for the next two words.
"Roll out!"
What I've done
I'll face myself
To cross out what I've become
Erase myself
And let go of what I've done
Put to rest
What you thought of me
While I clean this slate
With the hands of uncertainty
So let mercy come
And wash away
What I've done
I'll face myself
To cross out what I've become
Erase myself
And let go of what I've done
For what I've done
I start again
And whatever pain may come
Today this ends
I'm forgiving what I've done!
I'll face myself
To cross out what I've become
Erase myself
And let go of what I've done
What I've done
Forgiving what I've done
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Okay, I'm done with the first book. As you might have noticed, if you've read the last version, I removed the part in Chapter 9 when Stella restored Mission City after the battle. I realized long time ago it made her look a bit too much Mary-Sue.
I'll try reposting "A Thousand Years of Secrets" next weekend, so look forward to it. Right now I've got other projects to do.
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