Four solar cycles later

On Cybertron

"This is hopeless" Ratchet said as he closed the book of Primes and put his face into his hands; he felt tired, frustrated and helpless; then suddenly he

felt a gentle touch on his shoulder, and that was when he noticed Rain standing behind him; he looked at Rain and smiled as he covered her hand with

his.

When they returned to Cybertron Ratchet and Rain spent a lot of time together trying to find a way to bring Optimus and Sandy back together. As time

went on the two of them became close and eventually they bonded.

"Anything?" she asked him.

"No" he simply replied "There is nothing in this book that will help us reconcile Optimus and Sandy" he said.

Rain nodded her head as she pulled a chair to sit next to Ratchet.

"Do not worry; I'm sure we'll think of something" she said trying to cheer him up but Ratchet shook his head in response.

"Rain it's been four solar cycles since we returned to Cybertron" Ratchet said with a sigh "Maybe…." he started "Maybe we should just give up because

Optimus will not change his mind no matter what we do."

"Ratchet you can't be serious" Rain started "You gave your word to Zeta that you will do everything in your power to reconcile them. Only their

sparklings can end this war not to mention that the two of them were meant for each other. "

"I know; I'm sorry sweetspark" Ratchet apologized "I'm just frustrated, he is so stubborn and proud."

"He is a Prime and Primes are very stubborn and proud Cybertronians especially when it comes to their personal lives."

"I know he would rather be miserable for the rest of his life than to admit that he still loves her" Ratchet said.

"I might have an idea" she said turning to Ratchet "Who knows Optimus best?"

"Well that's easy Ironhide why?" Ratchet asked.

"Exactly he's Optimus' best friend and he knows what makes him tick."

"I'm not following you."

"We could ask Ironhide for help" Rain said.

"Rain that was eons ago before the war even started Optimus changed; we changed" he tried to explain her.

"I know but we have to try."

Ratchet looked at his sparkmate; he knew her well and he knew that she will not give up so easily.

"Alright let's try; we have nothing to lose" he reluctantly agreed.

Rain wrapped her arms around Ratchet's neck and kissed him.

"I knew you'd see things my way" she said smiling before she took him by the hand and started dragging him out.

"Where are you dragging me?" he asked her.

"To see Ironhide" she answered quickly.

(At the bar where Ironhide is)

"So that's why we came to you for help" Ratchet said ending his story.

"Good luck I tried everything I know and it didn't work" Ironhide said turning away and ordering another Energon cube.

"Wait you too want for them to get back together" Ratchet said, shocked.

"Of course Sandy is a nice human femme."

"How many energon cubes did you have?" Ratchet asked suspiciously looking at Ironhide

"I'm not drunk Ratchet" Ironhide said offended "You'll have to think of something else" he said as he took his energon cube and went back to his table.

"Well we will have to think of something else" Ratchet said turning to Rain.

"I have another idea but it involves lying and cheating" Rain said.

"Why not" Ratchet said not surprised "I'm listening."

"Every year the organization organizes theme parties for Halloweens, Christmas and New Years, and the Halloween is tomorrow and this year the

theme is Sixteenth Century Venice" Rain said.

"And…." Ratchet started.

"It will be a masquerade ball."

"And you think that Optimus will go to a masquerade ball?" he asked ironically.

"N,o now comes the part about lying and cheating; you will tell Optimus that Mikaela and Sam are…"

"Wait… why me?" Ratchet asked shocked.

"Because you are his friend and he will believe you; now listen you will tell Optimus that Mikaela and Sam are hosting a party and that we were all

invited."

"And if he asks why."

"You will tell him because they are going to bond and they want to celebrate it."

"I don't know Rain" Ratchet said not convinced.

"Trust me sweetsparkt it will work" Rain said "He is here, go" she said as she pushed Ratchet towards Optimus.

"Easy there Ratchet" Optimus said.

"I was just looking for you" Ratchet said.

"Why?"

"To tell you the good news."

"What news?"

Ratchet turned and looked at Rain who showed him a thumbs-up and then he turned to Optimus; Ratchet took a deep breath before he spoke.

"I spoke with Mikaela today and she invited us to a Halloween party to celebrate her and Sam's bonding."

"Sam and Mikaela bonded?"

"Well not yet but they will soon" Ratchet lied "So are you coming?"

"When is that party?"

"Tomorrow" Ratchet said.

"I'll be there" Optimus replied smiling.

"Good I will let Mikaela know; now if you excuse me I have to get back to Rain."

"Of course."

As Ratchet walked toward Rain he wondered how Optimus could swallow such nonsense; because Optimus was not stupid and then he saw with the

corner of his eye a blue mech standing at the corner of the bar. The blue mech turned to Ratchet and smiled before he disappeared; it was Zeta Prime.

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Planet Earth

Sandy's apartment

"For the last time Will if Annabelle wants to go trick or treating like a pirate let her" Sandy said over the phone.

"But she is a girl" Will protested.

"So?" she asked.

"I bought her a princess costume."

"Will just because you want to see Annabelle wearing princess costume does not mean she has to wear it."

"But…but…" Will started but Sandy cut him off.

"No but let her wear what she wants" Sandy said in a firm voice.

"Fine Sarah and you win" Will said with a sigh.

"So how is Derrick?" Sandy asked.

"A little bit cranky."

"Why, what wrong with him?"

"Two words" Will said "Baby teething."

"Oh… " Sandy said laughing .

"Yeah laugh all you want but just to you know you will too go through this with your children."

"Whatever Will" Sandy said still laughing, "So are you and Sarah coming to the party tomorrow?" she asked.

"No we'll take the kids trick or treating and then Sarah and I will watch the movie when we put them to bed."

"You are not fun at all Will."

"Yeah two kids will do that to you" he said.

"Grandpa" Sandy said teasing him.

"Yeah, yeah" Will said.

"Well I have to go, send my greetings to Sarah" Sandy said before hanging up.