Disclaimer: I do not own Transformers.

A/N: Some of this might seem cheesy, but I love happy endings.

Chapter 25

"What are they?" Epps asked, indicating that Sam and Mikaela had arrived just in time for the explanation. All of the other humans were looking at the two little bots in confusion. Ratchet chuckled.

"They're protoforms."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait," Sam said, holding up a hand. "I thought that was your word for a baby."

"That is correct."

"Then where'd they come from?" Mikaela asked.

"While I was searching for more medical supplies I found the protoform department. These two had just been activated."

"Protoform department?" Lennox asked. "Is that like your maternity ward?"

"Not exactly. Before the war, protoforms were built in advance for any bots who wished to petition for a sparkling. These two are in the most basic form, with no modifications added whatsoever." The humans tried to make sense of Ratchet's lesson. When it seemed that everyone understood to some degree, he continued. "Normally, protoforms are only brought online by the Allspark and their designated Creators. It seems that Cybertron's rebirth has also given our species a new way of sparking protoforms."

"Why just those two?"

"Balance," Sam said, suddenly remembering his mystical meeting with Primus and Unicron. "I remember, when I saw Primus, I think he told me this would happen."

"I thought he didn't say anything to you," Mikaela said. Sam shook his head.

"I just wasn't listening."

"What, are you a shaman now?" Simmons quipped. Sam ignored him as he studied the protoforms.

"Primus wanted the fighting to stop. He hated the war."

"So he sent these two sparks back to be ambassadors for peace," Optimus mused.

"Wait, did you say he sent these two back?" Sam asked, now confused. "You mean, they're not new sparks?" Optimus nodded.

"Don't you recognize your old friend Megatron?" Ironhide laughed. "He won't be any trouble to us now in this puny form."

"That's Megatron?" Sam screeched. The rest of the humans seemed just as surprised.

"This time, he will be raised free of corruption," Optimus said solemnly. "He will have his own second chance. A new name, too."

Lennox and Epps exchanged nervous glances. They hoped Optimus was right and that they could prevent another 'bad' Megatron. They could only imagine a toddler version of the former Decepticon leader throwing a temper tantrum.

"And the other one?" Mikaela asked quickly, trying to change the subject.

"An old friend. Surely you remember Jazz?" This elicited much more positive results from the humans. "Of course, we'll have to keep them here in order to ensure their immune systems develop properly," Ratchet continued.

The medic then left to tend to the protoforms, doing whatever it was Transformers did to feed their young. Lennox shook his head in disbelief as he and Epps left to help the other soldiers. Sam just couldn't believe what had happened. He hadn't thought that his day could have gotten any more surreal and now there were robot babies to deal with? He sank down to the floor and sat against the nearest wall. Mikaela fluidly lowered herself next to him.

"Sam, what's wrong?"

"Did you not see the four foot long babies?"

"But they're a good thing. It means the Autobots won't die out. Their planet has a second chance and a new generation." Mikaela rubbed Sam's face and smiled. "Aren't you happy for them?"

"Oh, yeah, I'm happy. It's just a lot to take in." Sam groaned. "Now I'm just thinking about robot sex." Mikaela shoved Sam's face away and rolled her eyes. Sam had just saved an entire planet and his mind was back in the gutter. Sam seemed stunned when she walked away. "What I say?"

Hours later, the humans and a majority of the Autobots arrived back at Diego Garcia. Simmons hadn't let Sam hear the end of it for having lost his suit. Thankfully, the paranoid agent had brought five extras just in case.

Everyone had been relieved to land at the familiar base. For a few hours Simmons, Lennox and Optimus had to debrief several military and political contacts. So far, no one wanted to order the Transformers back to Cybertron. That was a relief for many on the base.

Sam, for his part, had 'debriefed' the other civilians at the base. Leo listened enviously, knowing that a broken leg was all that had stood between him and actually travelling to an alien planet. Maggie and Glen were also jealous that they had missed a chance to see Cybertronian computers up close. They were certain that ten minutes with one of those machines could have helped them advance hacking technology for the next five decades. Ron and Judy, however, were very upset to hear about how much danger their son and niece had been in.

"By the way, where is Alexis?" Judy asked. Seeing the girl with Starscream, Judy waved her over. "Young lady, you are in so much trouble when your dad gets here."

"My dad's coming?" Alexis asked, her face drained of color.

"He doesn't know anything yet," Ron assured her. "Besides, he's going to be more upset with me for keeping this a secret. We never kept secrets as kids. Now he's going to give me a wedgie or something."

Sam rolled his eyes as the older Witwickys walked away with Alexis. Mikaela pulled him aside for a kiss. They didn't stop until they realized that Optimus Prime had appeared beside them. Reluctantly pulling away, Sam looked up at the Autobot leader.

"Sam, I wanted to thank you. Once again, your bravery and determination has saved us all."

"Optimus-"

"No, Sam," Optimus waved Sam into silence. "You deserve this praise."

Sam flushed with embarrassment. "No sacrifice, no victory."

Mikaela took his hand and squeezed. "I happen to agree," she whispered into his ear. As they resumed to kiss as they had before Optimus' interruption, Sam couldn't help but think that this was the perfect ending to his insane day. Becoming engrossed with Mikaela, he failed to notice Optimus walk away to stare at the stars.

The Autobot leader began to transmit another message into space. With Cybertron restored, it was important that all Transformers know of the new development.

I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving members of my kind. Cybertron has been given new life, and with it our species has a new chance. Many of us have found homes on Earth, where we hide in plain sight. For those willing to take up disguises, Earth awaits. For others, return to our home world is now possible. Though worlds apart, we can come together once again. Until all are one.

A/N: Okay, cue the Linkin Park music!

I have a couple of short epilogues coming up after this, so stay tuned!

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