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After learning the harsh truth of what caused their existence, Sapphire and her brothers were happy that at least one of their creators wanted them and loved them. "Mom is a very loving bot" Taurus stated, "he even adopted our little sister Emerald because she had no family."

Sapphire smiled when she heard that. Garnet and Topaz were just glad that Sapphire was no longer in tears, as that had hurt both of them. They both wanted to protect her. "Does anyone know where our mother is?" Sapphire asked.

Just at that moment, Starshooter came for a visit to update Optimus and Megatron about Orion, who was about to get out of the med bay. "Hi, Starshooter" Optimus suddenly announced, having seen the shy aerial bot come in.

"Hi. I came to give some updates, but if you are busy,I can come back." Starshooter stated, feeling a little out of place seeing so many unknown bots.

"Nonsense, young one. We just met more family. May I introduce you to Garnet, Sapphire, and Topaz" Optimus replied warmly, making Starshooter feel warm and welcome.

"Starshooter is bonded to our son Orion and Starshooter was also adopted by Starscream and his mate" Megatron revealed.

Sapphire looked at the small flyer bot. "You know our mother?" She asked.

Starshooter was a bit puzzled until Megatron updated the young flyer about all that had occurred and about the three new younglings. Starshooter then understood. "Before I take you three to my mom and dad, I have two updates for Optimus and Megatron" Starshooter announced, "Orion will soon be released from the med bay and not only are we bonded but we will also be having sparklings."

Optimus smiled, having a feeling which one was carrying. "That is wonderful news. I think you should head home and tell your family as well. And since you are heading there, you can assist Sapphire, Topaz and Garnet to meet Starscream" Optimus answered warmly. Starshooter nodded and soon took off with the three younglings in tow.

Once they were gone, Optimus turned to his mate. Megatron could see the hurt. "Are there any other memories you deleted from me because you were upset?" Optimus asked, needing to know for certain.

"No, my love. Not unless someone did something without my instruction. I was wrong to do it at all. Now I see the error of my ways. Thank you" Megatron told his mate.

"What are you thanking me for?" Optimus asked.

"Because your love for me saved me. Primus told me he wanted to end my evil permanently, but because you pleaded for him not to hurt me, he changed me. Your love saved both of us and so many other bots, who now no longer have to live in fear." Optimus was stunned by his mate's words and confession, and though stunned, Optimus snuggled into his mate, happy that their family was continuing to grow.

Meanwhile, the four young bots headed out. "I hope Starscream remembers us" Sapphire uttered.

"Well, whether he does or not, we now know why no one claimed us until now" Garnet offered up.

"Maybe, since Starscream sparked us, maybe his memory will be restored since he was the bearer" Topaz stated, more hopeful than the other two. And after that comment, the four walked on in silence, hoping that this wasn't a mistake.