CHAPTER: THE NIGHT
Outside the Autobot base …
Optimus' intentions were very clear: he wanted to spend time alone with Arcee ... possibly all night. They had much to discuss, to clarify, to compare.
The two Autobots transformed into their vehicle mode and went away from the base in silence. They stopped outside a dense forest at the base of a hill. The place was deserted and the only light came from the shone full in the sky. The stars completed that wonderful frame.
Optimus turned in his robot form, followed immediately after by Arcee.
The Autobot leader was not looking at the femme and could not see the anxious look of her.
"Arcee ... I ... " there was uncertainty in his voice, a rare thing coming from the big and powerful Autobot leader.
Arcee turned around Prime, she stood in front of him and put a finger to his lips. There was no need for words.
The awareness of the mutual closeness made their sparks trembling.
Nothing was more important now. The war, the Decepticons, Airachnid, Predaking, their uncertain future, the hard battles that lay ahead ... it all seemed a vague memory of the past.
So Optimus hold with his arms Arcee. Then they kissed. Their passion grew with each kiss, their hands trying to get to each point of each other'sbody they could reach.
Their interface was intense, but at the same time sweet.
Once satisfied with the physical desire, the two were lying embraced and began to see the night sky.
Arcee laughed softly.
"Why are you laughing?" Optimus asked, standing up on his elbow and staring at the femme.
"I remember the night we spent in Crystal City's gardens ..." Arcee said, keeping a big smile on her lips.
Flashback ...
For Arcee was a day like many others. After her study session, she headed for the orphanage. A couple of times during the week she passed the afternoon reading stories to abandoned little mechs and femmes..
It was Orion to give her the idea to do something tangible for others. She loved sparklings and be with those a little less fortunate had seemed the best choice to commit to something.
It was a difficult afternoon, but when she left the orphanage Arcee was really happy: those sparklings gave her so much love ... She wondered if, one day, she would have one of her own.
Just the thought of becoming a mother made her nervous. The responsibility of raising a new life was not something to be taken lightly!
But also made it very happy. Being a mother implied the presence of a sparkmate and Arcee knew that only a certain mech could be worthy for the role: Orion.
The young femme blushed at the thought. She and Orion had never spoken of "serious commitment". She was sure of their love for each other, but they were still so young!
With this thought in mind, she headed for the Hall of Records. That day, Orion had promised to end sooner his works.
She waited for some time at the entrance. But Orion, as so often, was late. Arcee smiled and decided to enter. She went to his office.
Arcee found the young librarian with his face pointed at the monitor. He was so focused on what he was doing that not even noticed the presence of the femme.
"Mhmm-Mhmmm" Arcee tried to attract his attention. She failed miserably.
Then, with stealthily, she approached Orion, stood behind him and hugged him around the shoulders.
The young mech's reaction was pure surprise, almost frightening.
"Arcee ..." he said with a smile, as he rose from his desk and kissed passionately the femme.
"You know... I had an appointment with a cute mech about jorns ago ... but he did not show up! So I decided to come to you!" Arcee said with a tone of disappointment in her voice.
"You're right. I'm sorry, sweetspark " Orion said turning to her a look but mechano-puppy that you could not resist "To forgive me I'll take you to the gardens of Crystal City, what do you say? "
All Cybertron was aware of the beauty of Crystal City's gardens. But everyone also knew that was the privilege only of the highest social classes have access to this wonderful place.
"But how ..." Arcee began to formulate.
Orion interrupted resting her forehead on hers " You know ... know the daughter of the councilor Xeleron has its advantages! She's the curator of the Crystals. "
Arcee is merely raised an eyebrow quizzically.
"Do not be jealous" said Orion. Then, before she could answer, he took her hand and led her out of the Hall of Records.
The road to Crisyal City seemed to never end. All the way, Orion held his hand firmly close to hers.
The wait was rewarded. The gardens were really beautiful.
The crystals that decorated the gentle slopes were a thousand colors. The two moons of Cybertron helped to make the play of light even more magnificent.
Arcee and Orion made a tour of the gardens, admired the changes in color of the crystals into the night. Then they found a hiding place and spent some pleasant time together.
After a long and passionate interface, the two younglings were embraced in stargazing.
Orion was the one who broke the silence "Arcee ... it is a bit of time that I would like to ask you one thing …" the young librarian broke away from the femme and sat cross-legged, hands drummed nervously on his knees. Orion was a type usually relaxed and calm. Now he was nervous and worried.
Arcee was curious to know what made him so nervous. She sat down opposite to him and looked at him, waiting.
Orion then grabbed both her hands and stared at her with love in his eyes. Then he continued "I love you Arcee. When I'm with you, I feel ... alive. So I'm aware we do not know for a long time and I know that we are still young, but ... " he paused only to stand up and allow to get up and get Arcee in front of him. Never left the hands of the femme. Then he knelt in front of her and continued "Make my life complete Arcee. Do me the honor of becoming my sparkmate. "
The young femme was taken aback by Orion's question. She was speechless.
Deep in her spark, she knew there was nothing that could make her happier than to become Orion's sparkmate. But, as he said himself, they were still young and Arcee needed some time to think.
Orion did not have the answer that night, but he was neither disappointed nor wounded. He would wait for Arcee all eternity if need be.
Present day ...
"Yes, I remember that night very well" said softly the Autobot leader " It was the night when I asked you to become my sparkmate" Optimus lay down again, this time with his hands behind his head. His gaze seemed hurt.
"My answer is yes!" Said Arcee.
Optimus thought to have defective audio receptors. His eyes widened and he rose again leaning on his elbow.
"Wh-what did you say?" Asked uncertain the big red and blue mech.
The femme sat on her knees, put Prime's face in her hands and whispered while approaching her lips to those of her lover "I said yes ... I want to join my spark with yours, Orion ... and I want to do it now!" and she kissed him passionately.
Arcee smiled mischievously as she rubbed her hands in a sensual way on Optimus' chest. His eyes began to shine.
They were even moments of passion in their interface. This time, however, did not end with their overload.
Optimus lay on his back and gently grabbed Arcee for her waist and put her over him. Her legs were firmly anchored to his hips. Prime then stood up and took her in his arms, whispering "Beautiful ..." then the mechanisms of each other chests opened, their spark joined in a whirl of lights and sparks and the two Autobots experienced the greatest pleasure of their existence.
