(Back at the Autobot base)
Vanessa and Optimus decided for Allora to go with Mikaela and Ironhide, because it would be too obvious that the baby would be with them. So, this way it would throw off any of Sentinel's thugs that would be looking and watching. Vanessa had always wondered since they were together why he picked the vehicle form he did; so she decided to ask him about as she ran her hand over his dash. "Why did you choose Peterbilt?" she asked, while his voice gave a bemused rumble.
"I can only mimic a vehicle roughly the same mass as myself. It was the first available source I rather like this form I...used to be silver." he said. "Do you like my choice?" he asked.
"Yes, I like it very much." she said as she leaned in and whispered. "Bigger is always a good thing." she giggled as she kissed his steeling wheel making him shutter.
Optimus suddenly thought how misguided Sentinel had become from the once admired Prime he used to be. There was a time he would have gladly laid down his life for his mentor; but now he was a sworn enemy. And now, his brother who was once his deadly enemy was back with him; as well as his team of Decepticons. It amazed him how differently things had changed; but he was at least glad his brother returned to him at least.
"Optimus...?" Vanessa questioned.
"Yes my dear..."
"You were suddenly so quiet, I was concerned." She replied.
"Just lost in thoughts sweetspark..." he replied.
She grinned to herself and patted his dashboard... "I love you..." she started to say; until a vehicle suddenly slammed into the back of Optimus.
Optimus' seatbelt wrapped tightly around Vanessa's waist; once she was secured he was able to speed up.
"Who is that...?" she demanded.
"I do not know I didn't even get any readings from the vehicle; he must be cloaked. I do not like the idea we are all separated; but we cannot go home not with one of Sentinel's thugs engaging us." Optimus said.
"Back to the base...?" She asked.
"Back to the base..." He replied, as he spun around to turn back the way he came.
Bloodspiller followed and once more engaged Prime, he sped up and pulled in front of Optimus and transformed. His optics shined blood red; and they shined of hatred for the Prime.
"Give me the kid Optimus and I won't damage you too severely..." he replied with a sneer.
Vanessa could hear Prime's engine snarl, he detested whoever this way in front of him. She could feel his seat belt tightening, he planned on doing something. She heard his engine race wildly, oh yes he was definitely going to try something. "Hold on..." He ordered as he raced forward knocking Bloodspiller onto his back.
However what Optimus hadn't counted on was Deathmatch; he slammed into Optimus causing Optimus to transform luckily not injuring his mate. He held her protectively in his hands; however once the two thugs Sentinel sent realized Allora was not with them. They hurried off not wanting to feel the Prime's angry wrath; Optimus growled and scanned Vanessa finding her safe just upset.
He quickly transformed and opened his door as she climbed in a little carefully.
"Are you okay...?" he asked oddly.
"I am shaken but I okay I think..." she said as his engine seemed to snarl. "Who were those two...?" Vanessa asked.
"As I mentioned before I do not know..." he replied rather snippily.
Silence...
"Optimus are you sure you're okay; you seem I don't know way too aggressive right now..." she said.
"I am fine Vanessa..." he snapped.
Vanessa covered her eyes with one hand fighting back tears; she was shaken up from this but then on top of it he was getting snippy with her. Vanessa didn't understand why just because she was concerned for his well-being. Vanessa sighed as she tried to keep quiet about his snippy tone.
"At least Allora wasn't with us when this happened." she whispered.
"Yes, I know." he snapped as she felt tears hit her.
"Optimus are you mad at me?" she asked hesitantly as he remained silent.
She understood his silence and didn't bother him for the rest of the trip not truly understanding what was causing his grumpiness. They finally arrived back at the base and she got out of Optimus way before he stopped and headed for the base tears stinging her eyes. She headed for the bathroom as Mikaela followed while Sarah, Will and Epps made a fuss over Allora.
"Vanessa?" Mikaela said walking up to the shattered girl. "Are you alright?" she asked.
Vanessa told Mikaela what happened with Deathmatch and Bloodspiller and about Optimus' cold behavior toward her. She slowly came out of the bathroom and she stood away from Optimus. But after she and Mikaela came out of the bathroom Vanessa was panicky and jumped very easily.
"She's very beautiful, Vanessa." Will and Epps said as she nodded and suddenly ran outside.
Optimus saw her running outside and followed her knowing his behavior was inexcusable. Then to make matters worse it started to rain, it was not just a mild mist; it was a downpour but Vanessa didn't care. She collapsed in the rain in tears on the pavement; Optimus used his holoform and collected her in his arms as she broke down into wild tears.
"Vanessa... I apologize for getting short with you." he whispered
"It is okay I'm just...I'm just freaked out right now I was too sensitive it is alright." she said.
"I had no right to be so cross with you I was wrong and I won't let him hurt you... I promise."
He picked her up and took her back into the base; they were kissing when he carried her inside.
"I love you." he said as his forehead hit hers.
"I love you too." she said as he took her into his office on the base.
(Several hours later...)
They started once more back to the house; they all took different ways they of course to stay alert for trouble. Vanessa just scooted over to Optimus who held onto her tightly. He was angry at himself that he allowed himself to become short with his bonded. He tightened his grip on her body and kissed the top of her head.
"I'm sorry." he whispered.
"You're forgiven, Optimus...I love you." she whispered as her eyes drifted shut.
She woke up to the sensation of Optimus carrying her bridal style through their front door. He laid her gently on the bed upstairs and just watched her. Mikaela knocked on the door handing Optimus little Allora.
"Thank you, Mikaela." he said taking Allora in his arms.
"You're welcome, Optimus." Mikaela said as Allora giggled then and blew bubbles with her spit.
"P...a...p...a." Allora squealed.
"Oh wow, she said it again." Mikaela said in an excited tone.
"That's the second time I wish she'd say momma too; so Vanessa would be included with that." he said sadly.
"She will." Mikaela said as she left the room.
Optimus fixed a baby bottle for Allora and put her to bed; she had been up for a quite a while with her busy day. When he got back Vanessa was awake; she looked at him with that expression and his spark called out for her heart/spark. She watched him standing there and she knew his spark was calling for her heart. She always knew he had a look in his optics when his spark spoke to him. But he started to move and he froze his optics froze then a shudder went through him. He shook it off and moved closer to the bed.
"You make me feel things I never thought I'd feel again..." he finally said softly as she bit her bottom lip still thinking about the future."...and I think right now we both desire the same thing." he whispered. "May I please merge my spark with your heart please Vanessa..." he asked his optics staring into her soul. "Please...my spark take it Vanessa please..." he begged as his optics turned purple with need. "Vanessa... I'm overheating... badly." Optimus whispered as he started to lose himself.
Optimus moved her to the bed as his spark raced wildly once more wanting her heart once more. Optimus' spark moved gently into her chest seeking its target. Vanessa held him as tightly as she could because she knew he would knock himself offline this time.
She slid her fingers into his neck cables knowing that he had some sensitive wires and cables there. She was rewarded with clicks, chirps and finally her favorite him purring for her. She grinned and kissed him as he slowly started to overwork his tired systems pushing him closer to a wild overload. He needed this and once his body overloaded he slid into a content recharge cycle with Vanessa in his servos.
"I love you..." she said kissing him. "Rest now, my love..."
Vanessa fell into a restless sleep filled with nightmares only this time in her nightmares it was Optimus who perished and not her and Mikaela.
(Vanessa's nightmares)
Sentinel had kicked Optimus squarely in his chest; and then narrowed his optics at Optimus. "I will have your daughter Optimus; and raise her as my own..." Sentinel snarled as he quickly swept his leg under Optimus; and knocked the Autobot commander onto his back and quickly without batting an optic severed his main energon line. He moved quicker than any Cybertronian Vanessa had ever seen; he slammed his double-bladed sword into Optimus' chest catching his spark.
Sentinel smirked and transformed taking off for where Allora had been hidden away.
"Optimus..." Vanessa whimpered in tears. "Come back to us...Damn it, it's not supposed to end like this you're not the one who dies. You're the strong one you're the leader and the Prime...COME BACK TO ME!" she screamed in tears.
The balled pain in her chest swelled to her throat and leaked freely down her cheeks. Stinging hot tears blurred everything into swirls of color and shadow. This couldn't be real Sentinel had killed Optimus and was now after their precious daughter.
(Nightmares end)
Vanessa awoke with a terrible scream onlining Optimus; who gathered her into his servos holding her tightly trying to calm her down.
"He killed you oh God he had killed you it was awful...!" she cried.
"Shhh, I am safe right here sweetspark I am right here I promise you I am alright." He said he said as she clutched his armor while sobs overwhelmed her body.
Optimus ended up sending a commlink to Ratchet to come and scan Optimus showing Vanessa; that he was absolutely okay and there was no fear of him offlining.
"So he is okay...?" she asked.
"Yes Vanessa you have my word of honor he is fine..." Ratchet said as Allora started to cry.
"I shall get her and check her for you my dear..." Optimus said as Vanessa watched Ratchet closely.
"Thank you, he'll need you again in the future him and Allora both." she said as she realized too late what she had said.
"What do you mean by that, young lady?" he asked hoping she would finally tell him about the future.
"Nothing Ratchet, forget I said anything, please." she said.
"Nothing is written in stone, you have to remember that." he said as she merely stared at him.
He knew but how then she realized her brother.
"My brother told you, didn't he?" she asked.
"No, I followed you outside the night you ran out of the hanger. I was going to force the truth out of you anyway I knew you were stressing about something other than the pregnancy." Ratchet said firmly.
"Really and how were you going to do that?" she asked.
"I've got my ways don't worry about It." he said.
Suddenly Mikaela came running in with Allora in her arms as they suddenly heard explosions rocking near the house. Mikaela was in tears as she ran up holding a frantic Allora in her arms.
"Optimus is down; it was a sneak attack someone called Lasergrid and Dreadwing lead an air assault with drones. They took out a lot of them; but Dreadwing hit Optimus and he is in Stasis!" she cried as Vanessa put a hand over her mouth to stifle the horrified gasp.
"What...!" Ratchet exclaimed as his holoform disappeared.
Vanessa and Mikaela hurried out and when she saw Optimus' still form; it hurt her like her soul was being ripped from her body.
"Optimus..." She whispered as Allora tilted her head looking at her papa.
"Papa... Papa..." she cooed pointing toward Optimus.
"I think she wants to see her papa." Mikaela said.
"Keep her back Mikaela..." Ratchet said as Allora got persistent about seeing her papa.
"P...papa..." she repeated more urgently.
"Bring her over." Ratchet said. "Let her see her papa she can touch him if it makes her feel better." Ratchet said as Mikaela brought her over and Allora laid her tiny hands on Optimus' side as a bluish light glowed over her hands and over her father's body. "By the Allspark..." Ratchet said almost too shocked to move himself.
"Is she doing what I think she's doing?" Ironhide asked.
"I think so she's helping him heal." Ratchet said in a flabbergasted tone.
"How...?" Mikaela asked.
"She's a Prime but a special type of Prime." Ultra Magnus said as they couldn't get over it regardless.
Ratchet had given Vanessa something to calm her and make her sleep; while Allora was still with Optimus until he was completely healed. Then Mikaela watched Allora while Optimus and Vanessa were both getting some needed hours later...
Mikaela slowly opened her eyes and was rewarded with a loopy smirk from Ironhide.
"You snore." Ironhide mumbled as he bent over her. "And you leak lubricants from your mouth as well..." he remarked as Mikaela who was holding Allora hit him.
"Ouch..." Mikaela mumbled.
"That's what you get for hitting your good looking mech..." Ironhide chuckled.
"And here I thought I was mated with Optimus' weapons specialist not one of his conceited frontliners." Mikaela said as she heard two powerful engines growl at her.
"Hey, that is rude..." Sideswipe mumbled.
"Though it's true..." Sunstreaker said.
"Speak for yourself..." Sideswipe said as Allora looked at the two frontliners.
"S...wiper...My Sun...shine..." Allora looked over at her momma and giggled. "M...omma..." She said holding her arms to her momma who was overjoyed at Allora's progress she was making.
Ratchet carried her and she had Allora in her arms over to Optimus; he did nothing to deter her when she climbed onto Optimus' left chest plate and sat down to wait. "Look Allora Papa will wake up soon."
"P...apa..." Allora said giggling as she leaned in running her tiny hands over her father's face plates.
Optimus' eyes flickered to life blinked and focused first on Vanessa his beautiful bonded; and then on their daughter who was dripping lubricants on his face plates. Allora had her one fist in her mouth; and then this caused her to make drool go all over her daddy's face plates.
"V...Vanessa... A...Allora..." his voice sounded weak.
"Optimus..." she whispered leaning over kissing the life right out of him making his spark hum louder.
"Ratchet, I'm functioning at one hundred percent. Thank you."
"No, thank your little one not me she is a healer Optimus..."
"What...How?" Optimus asked.
"A blue glowing light came from her hands she wanted to see you so Mikaela brought her over." Ratchet said as Vanessa ran her hand over his spark chamber.
However it was then Vanessa suddenly realized something; if Allora was able to heal maybe just maybe those things she was shown could be reversed somehow.
"M...M...mo...momma." she cooed as tears hit Vanessa again when she heard that.
"She said momma?" Optimus mused.
He kept his finger on Vanessa as she laid on him so thankful he was spared; while Allora crawled toward his face tapping her papa's face.
"My two favorite femmes." he whispered as Allora ran her hand over her daddy's large finger.
"P...papa." she giggled as Optimus smiled; but Vanessa couldn't help but shed a few tears.
"Shh..." he whispered as he stroked her hair. "Vanessa baby, look at me." When he heard her crying. "I'm okay see I am functional and online..." he said as she moved closer to his massive body kissing him just as Allora sneezed suddenly and wiggled her nose and abruptly giggled.
"Optimus...?"
Silence...
Optimus watched as Ratchet and the others walked away giving them some privacy. He was so quiet it bothered Vanessa, he looked at her his optics misting.
"I have never had this happen to me before; even when I perished at Megatron's hand. I was in stasis lock after the attack; and I saw a bright light it was peaceful in that light for some reason. I heard a voice it was a calming voice; it appeared to be a male voice and he told me my job on Earth was not complete nor would it be for quite some time. It also said a great sadness would hit in the future but it would not last it would be healed and fixed. That part I truly was confused about but I knew that this entity was powerful but it radiated goodness and kindness and mercy. And that I fought for its side that much I knew also." Optimus said as he paused.
Vanessa was stunned the presence he spoke of and stood before was her God. She was so rocked by this he didn't understand but she did... Oh God she did and she was nearly giddy in that knowledge. She kissed him on his cheek and then as he tilted his head.
"I'm going to tell you something I never told anybody...not even Dylan not anyone you'll be the only one who will know this." she said as Optimus' pupils flickered he was focused completely on her and of course Allora.
Silence...
Vanessa sighed...
"Before I met you and I worked as a singer in this dive place; it was awful but when you need the cash you work anywhere. Well I had an accident while dancing my heel broke and I feel off the stage hitting my head. I...I was unconscious for a long time I think I hit my head badly because I saw my Grams." She said as she paused and then she continued. "She's been dead for a lot of years and she told me I had a special purpose in life and that I had to fight and..." Vanessa suddenly stopped talking her grandmother's words hitting her.
She did have a special purpose she was brought to Optimus Prime leader of the Autobots; a lonely soul who loved her and they had a beautiful daughter together. She was not going down no she wasn't, she would survive for Optimus!
Vanessa looked at Optimus' holoform while they laid in bed snuggled against one another.
"Optimus, you were shown that for a reason the voice you heard was my God. He was telling you you're one of his soldiers for the side of good and it wasn't your time yet." she said as her fingers rubbed against his metal face. "I don't need proof to know God is there for I just know." she said as he looked at her and then pulled her close as the glow in his optics dimmed.
"You knew all along what I experienced was real I never should have doubted you. You know me better than I know myself apparently." he whispered as he felt his spark pulsate his spark was reaching for her heart already.
She heard his spark zapping so strongly she ran her hand over his chest plates and she heard his intakes when she did.
"Touch my spark...please." he begged.
"Are you sure?" she asked.
"Yes...touch it...please." he whispered as she smiled and kissed him.
They fell together and proved time and time again their bond was stronger than any evil out there. It was strong, right, committed and forever and could survive anything thrown at them. They would fight death itself to stay together and that is exactly what Vanessa will have to do.
(Several years later...)
It's been several years since Allora's birth and Optimus was spoken to by his ancestors; who now wanted Optimus to send Allora away until she was nineteen with two Autobots to a specific trainer. She would be in the care of Hound and Trailbreaker two very capable Autobots soldiers. Vanessa didn't like being away from Allora, but Optimus explained the necessary reasons why this had to be done. She became very depressed and Optimus tried to cheer her up as a result. All the Autobots told Optimus he should plan something to try and cheer her up with, but at first it didn't work at all. The day that Hound and Trailbreaker were taking Allora to her trainer Vanessa was an emotional wreck. She knew it was part of what the first Primes wanted done. She wouldn't dream of standing in the way of Prime business. But she was still a mother and it still upset her. Vanessa wondered what was going on though days after Allora had been taken away was when everyone stopped guarding the house. No one was left stayed behind with her and Mikaela there weren't any guards posted now. It was only Vanessa and Mikaela left at the house, if they needed anything Bumblebee came for them but that was it. Vanessa and Mikaela were alone watching movies on the TV, but Mikaela looked at Vanessa and bit her bottom lip.
"Wanna talk about it?" she asked.
"It's weird no one guards the house now like..." she started to say.
"Don't, you know he loves you." Mikaela said.
"He's always gone now since Allora's been gone morning noon and night he is hardly ever home. Hell, even you get to spend time with Ironhide, but me...I can't see my child and now Optimus is avoiding me. I'm going for a walk outside, okay?" she asked as she brought her radio and walked into the woods.
Ironhide was pulling in as Vanessa disappeared into the woods Ironhide's advanced systems told him Vanessa was depressed dangerously so and he shook his head hoping this thing would end soon for both Vanessa and Optimus' sake. He used his holoform and went to get Mikaela. He wanted to surprise Mikaela plus get her out of the house.
"Surprise, Mikaela." he said.
"Hey Hide, what's up?" she asked.
"Why do humans always ask what is up for?" he asked.
"It's a greeting." she said.
He grunted at that.
"I wanted to get you out of this stuffy house and...What?" he asked seeing her expression.
"What about Vanessa why doesn't Optimus come home to his bonded anymore she misses him. It's bad enough she doesn't have Allora until she turns nineteen but now Optimus is avoiding her. She is hurting badly from this." Mikaela said as Ironhide grunted at that.
"We shouldn't get involved it's between Optimus and Vanessa. Besides think about it when he did come home all she did was mope around he got annoyed with it. So he just stays at the base and does what he has to." Ironhide said as Mikaela wondered if she could help her best friend by getting Ironhide to go to the base.
"I want to go to the base." Mikaela said.
"Fine, but no starting anything, right?" he asked.
"No promises on that one." she said as she hoped into Ironhide.
Ten minutes later...
Starscream landed as Dylan climbed out and saw Vanessa feeding a baby deer and his heart went out to his sister. Starscream transformed then not even startling her once; because she had heard him.
"Here you go, sweetie." Vanessa whispered as it licked her hand and she smiled sadly. "Hi Dylan... Hi Starscream" she said after.
"Hi Vanessa...you heard me?" he asked.
"It's kind of hard not to hear an F-22 Raptor, Starscream; your kind of loud." she said with a sad smile.
"Vanessa, your stress levels are through the roof...Are you still stressed about the future thing, because there is a chance it won't happen." he asked as she glared at her brother. "You told who else now?" she asked.
Dylan shrugged..." Just Starscream..." Dylan said.
Silence...
She nodded then..."And to answer your question no, Optimus wouldn't miss me anyway he never comes home anymore he lives at that base now. No one guards the house like they did before the only thing is I'm sorry Mikaela will get dragged into it. You know it's weird I thought things were different I really did but the more I look at it Allora was the only thing we had going for us everyone made a fuss over her. I miss her, Dylan and now Optimus the two most important things in my life are gone. You're the only one who comes to see me...thanks Dylan." she said as silent tears fell down her face. "Wanna know the funny thing I was prepared to fight this with all my heart and soul; but now it doesn't matter I don't care if Sentinel kills me now. I know Optimus and the Autobots will take care of Allora; she will be in good hands." She said sadly. "I'm going back inside I love you, Dylan bye Starscream." she said as she ran back into the house.
(The Autobot base)
Meanwhile at the base Mikaela and Ironhide pulled up all the Autobots were there Jolt was standing with Sideswipe and they all were watching their mood seemed to be a little different all of the Autobots. But Mikaela couldn't put her finger on it why or what caused it.
Optimus sat in the head chair in the conference hall his head hung over. He'd already done his training with Ironhide and gotten his daily inspection by Ratchet. All he really wanted to do was see Vanessa again, but he couldn't and it angered him. Optimus got reports from Ironhide and Starscream that Vanessa thought he had hated her that very thought made Optimus' spark overload his receptors with pain. He wanted nothing more than to scoop her up and never let her go, but there was a reason he couldn't. He needed and craved to see his mate so badly. He wasn't sure how much longer his circuits would last without her. He knew this had to be killing her inside because it was destroying him inside as well. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and it knocked Optimus back into the present.
"Enter..." he said.
Mikaela walked in and saw him get up.
"Mikaela, how are you?" he asked.
"Angry...because my best friend thinks she's not wanted by her mate anymore." she said as he winced.
"Mikaela, this doesn't really concern you." he said with a slight irritated tone as Optimus commed Ironhide.
::::... Ironhide, please come to the Conference hall...:::::
:::... Is Mikaela in there...::::
::::... Yes...::::::
:::::... Sorry sir, I'll talk to her...:::::
:::... Just come and get her...:::::
"Well I am waiting?" Mikaela said as he tilted his head.
"What for?" he asked in a gruff tone.
Mikaela stared at him with an unbelievable expression on her beautiful face.
"She loves you, why are you avoiding her like this you're hurting her?" Mikaela demanded as Ironhide stalked in.
"MIKAELA...ENOUGH...!" Ironhide yelled as she turned on both bots tears forming in her own eyes.
"Oh my God, you don't love her anymore she was right Allora is what held your relationship together. Now while she's away you don't want to be even around her anymore until Allora gets back. She saved your life when you were lonely; she gave you a beautiful daughter who's a Prime. She loves you and this is what she gets in return?" She demanded as Ironhide saw that haunted look in Optimus' optics before it disappeared.
"Shut it, Mikaela!" Ironhide roared as Mikaela turned and faced Ironhide bravely.
"Am I going to be treated the way HE'S treating Vanessa because if I am then I would like to end it now and save my heart from being broken and stomped on cruelly." she cried as Ironhide's old spark flickered with pain.
This whole thing was spiraling out of control now Ironhide's relationship was getting affected by this stupid test the ancestors were pulling. Mikaela sobbed wildly as she ran out of the conference hall and outside as all the Autobots watched her run over to Bumblebee.
She ran passed all the other Autobots including Ultra Magnus who was talking to Ratchet. Ratchet took a quick scan and knew what was wrong. Damn the first Primes for cooking up this damned test it had everyone on edge plus Vanessa and Mikaela didn't deserve this.
"Take me back to the house, Bee?" she asked as Bumblebee shook his head and transformed and she climbed in as he sped off while Prime and Ironhide walked out.
"Your ancestors managed to ruin two relationships in one fair swoop I lost Mikaela and you lost Vanessa." Ironhide snarled as his cannons warmed and charged.
"I am truly sorry, Ironhide; I should have put a stop to this test before it even happened they had no right to do this to anyone." he said as his optics misted over. "What have I done I've led her to believe I hate her..." Optimus mumbled trying to stay strong but it was no use his spark was breaking in two.
"Fix it." Ratchet said.
"There is no fixing this, Ratchet; we both know that." he said as he started to walk away until Ultra Magnus yelled his name in a tone which was rather angry.
"OPTIMUS...!"
He stopped in his tracks frozen knowing Ultra Magnus was angrier then he'd ever heard him before not all the Autobots were aware of the test that his ancestors insisted on. Only Ratchet and Ironhide knew about it he didn't want all the Autobots to know even his loyal scout didn't know the truth.
"I don't know if I should just knock you senseless or what...that human saved your life after you were dying – how can you crush her emotions like this how? This isn't the Optimus I knew what has happened to you?" Ultra Magnus demanded.
"Ultra Magnus, you don't know the reasons stop!" Ironhide growled.
"There is no reason to hurt a femme who supposedly is your bonded; you fix this or so help me I will take her away from you myself and try to help her!" Ultra Magnus snarled as Optimus felt his spark flare up.
He thought of the last time he and Vanessa were together before Allora had to go with Hound and Trailbreaker. They spent time together with her; and when she fell asleep she and Optimus snuggled down watching movies. Then they danced to music and they merged spark/heart several times it was so beautiful; but no one realized the other messages he received from his ancestors least of all Vanessa. This slagging test to prove their love could withstand anything; but he wondered if his ancestors were playing a cruel joke on him.
He knew if he lost her now he wondered if he'd survive or if he'd be able to go on for Allora's sake to teach her the ways of being a prime.
Optimus stood there hating how he had just sat back and allowed his ancestors to dictate this test it was stupid and cruel to Vanessa. He knew she loved him and he loved her why did they have to be tested like this.
"Screw it, I can't do this to her test be damned." Optimus said as suddenly Lennox and Epps came running out.
"Optimus...!" Lennox yelled.
"What...What is it, Colonel?"" Optimus asked.
"It's Sentinel he's been spotted." Epps said.
"Where at...?" Ratchet and Ironhide asked.
Lennox and Epps fell silent...
"Where...?" Ratchet repeated a little firmer.
"He and others are minutes from...Dylan's house he gave you and Vanessa." Lennox said.
"Vanessa...Nooo!" Optimus roared his one thought was his bonded as he transformed and raced off without waiting for backup.
All he could think of was if anything happened to her he'd never forgive himself or his ancestors for this terrible test they pulled.
Xxxxx
Bumblebee had been injured pretty badly trying to protect the girls he ordered them to run and not look back. However he hadn't realized that was exactly what Sentinel wanted they were forcing the girls to a location they had already picked to ambush them at. The girls thought they had managed to escape Sentinel.
"Keep going..." Vanessa ordered as her heart soared when she saw the familiar Peterbilt pulling up.
"Optimus!" she screamed as he transformed going to the girls quickly his metallic features twisted into shock and anger.
"Get down!" he ordered.
It had to be a trap a well thought out trap. A Raptor that resembled Starscream except it was much bigger and another Jet flew overhead opening fire on them. Optimus jumped to their side taking every bullet aimed at the poor humans. The two crafts landed in front of Optimus the barrels of their cannons whining with energon. Vanessa and Mikaela heard and saw Sentinel approaching them; there was nowhere they could run this time.
She and Mikaela were backed up against Optimus' leg at that point. They were cornered; there was nowhere else to go. They'd been forced straight into a trap. Sentinel had this planned from the very beginning. Optimus shifted slightly behind Vanessa and Mikaela, causing them to stumble.
"Vanessa...when I move you and Mikaela run... Is that clear?" Optimus said urgently as his optics never left Sentinel's.
Vanessa didn't answer her voice was lost from fear mostly because she was so afraid right now.
"Go, Vanessa! NOW...!" he roared.
Optimus pulled two guns from his back and fired Sentinel; charging the older prime with deadly intentions now.
Vanessa grabbed Mikaela's hand and went in a different direction entirely hoping that they could maybe outrun Lasergrid. Sentinel kicked Optimus in the chest plates and yelled.
"Where is she...?" he demanded.
Optimus fell to the ground as he snarled and tackled Sentinel.
"You will NEVER get our daughter; you piece of scrap metal. You were a prime you taught me everything I am; how can you turn your back on us on your people like this?" Optimus demanded as Sentinel slammed his foot pede onto Optimus' chest and started to make his chest plates cave in.
"I will get her and she will be powerful I was going to turn her loose on you; but I tire of you Optimus so I am just going to put you out of your misery now." Sentinel snarled.
"NOOO...!" Vanessa screamed.
"Get away from him Sentinel...!" Dylan ordered as he held a rocket launcher in his arms.
"You are a fool and I have no use for fools..." Sentinel snarled as Dylan opened fire.
The rocket hit his chest plates; as Ironhide and Ultra Magnus along with Grimlock, Flamebrat and Megatron opened fire on Lasergrid, Dreadwing, Starmissile, Deathmatch and Bloodspiller.
Sentinel glanced over at Vanessa if he could not get the daughter then he would steal someone even more precious to Optimus Prime his mate. He aimed his gun at her and Mikaela; and smiled as he glanced at Optimus.
"I will take your mate regardless Optimus..." Sentinel snarled.
"NOOO..." Dylan yelled as he ran as fast as he could pushing his sister and Mikaela out of the way and taking the hit himself.
"Dylan...!" Vanessa screamed as Optimus and Ironhide fired relentlessly at Sentinel killing the evil prime once and for all.
Dylan was gone her only brother sacrificed himself for her and Mikaela.
"Why would he do that, he had to know he wouldn't survive that." Megatron asked.
"He did it for me and Mikaela; I was shown by the first primes that we would be killed. I planned on fighting it anyway well until Optimus lost interest in me that is..." She said sadly.
Optimus shook his helm wincing from the pain..."I love you Vanessa I never stopped loving you my ancestors did this test on us I should have put my pedes down and said no." he said as everyone saw a huge white light and emerging from the light was a being who looked exactly like the fallen.
Everyone at first didn't realize it was a friendly one; until they realized on their own who it was.
"I am happy to say you both passed the test; I am also happy to say that..."
"Wait please wait..." a male human said as Mearing, the president and other important humans ran up.
Prima tilted his helm as he watched the humans approach everyone; and suddenly he wondered what these tiny beings felt compelled to say to him.
"Optimus saved us far too many times and what we pulled was wrong; we want all the Cybertronians to stay here let this planet be their home forever if that is their wish. If there is a way you can bring your planet here and merge it we would like to help you." The president said.
Prima smiled will wonders ever cease; he doubted it. Prima caught everyone's attention and they sealed the agreement together with human and Cybertronian living in harmony together.
Vanessa went to Prima her head spinning, Prima glanced down at her.
"Everything you showed me was all changeable and you knew that, didn't you?" she asked.
"I am indeed sorry I and my brothers put you and Optimus through this test; but we had to be sure you were indeed meant to be together." Prima said as he motioned Mikaela to him as well. "Vanessa and Mikaela you two will be given complete sparks for your mates..." Prima said closing his optics and touching both girls on their foreheads and chests as another glow raced through their bodies.
Prima looked at all the Cybertronians and humans; he smiled and said "let be known as the day when humans and Cybertronians learned to trust one another work as one unit together in harmony." Prima replied as there were thunderous cheers from the Cybertronians and cheering from the humans.
Megatron and his brother embraced as the two brothers suddenly were shocked to see their father appear as well. "I am proud of you both; you learned to join together once more." Their father said.
"Thank you father..." they both said.
He nodded with a smile as they heard two powerful engines approaching.
"I do believe my grand baby is approaching..." he said.
Lennox and Epps turned to look as they saw a green jeep and silver pick up approach; they all watched as the door opened and a beautiful female girl got out.
"How did she age so fast...?" Epps asked.
"The portal dimension she trained in the time goes by faster there; she is 18 years old now." Prima explained.
Allora had a mountain lion with her; everyone assuming it was her pet. Allora had long flowing beautiful blonde hair; bright blue eyes and was tall for a normal human, but she was anything but normal. She had on a tight leather warrior's outfit; and thigh high boots.
She caught sight of her father and mother and ran to them without hesitation... "Papa...! Momma...!" She shouted running toward them.
Optimus used his holoform and Vanessa headed straight for their daughter who embraced them both.
"We missed you so much..." they said.
"I missed you both too; I learned a lot but now you get to teach me papa." She said.
Vanessa looked over where her brother once was; she started to sob wildly. Dylan will miss everything his niece's rise; the merging of Cybertron and Earth all because of Sentinel. Allora held her parents tighter for she was home now with her parents.
"Papa and Momma this is Jinx; he is my friend." She said as she whistled and the great cat walked over to her licking her hand. "I have some news too share I like two wonderful mechs papa..." she said excitedly.
Silence...
"What...?" Optimus asked as he looked up at Trailbreaker and Hound.
"Yes papa, I like Trailbreaker and Hound they are so sweet..." she said as Optimus narrowed his optics at his two men.
"Is that so...?" Optimus asked.
"Oh scrap..." Trailbreaker and Hound muttered. "You should have waited hon..."
"Hon...?" Optimus said.
"Now papa I am 18 years...and a prime..." She argued.
"Never you mind little one papa will be right back he said as his real body charged after his two men. "I need a word with you two please..." Optimus said in a sing song tone.
"Papa now be nice..." Allora said.
"Oh I will..." he said chasing after his two men.
"They are toast..." Sideswipe and Sunstreaker said as Allora turned toward them.
"SWIPER...! MY SUNSHINE...!" Allora squealed.
"Hey sweetspark..." Sideswipe said as she ran toward the two frontliners.
Then she spotted her Uncle Megatron and smiled. "Hey Uncle Megs what's up?" she asked.
"Hello my dear how are you now?" Megatron asked her.
"I am good and you?" she asked.
"Very well little one..." Megatron said as they all heard Optimus' growl as he continued to chase Trailbreaker and Hound. "Better than your future mates I take it." Megatron said with amusement.
"Not helping brother...!" Optimus said as Megatron laughed.
Optimus' hopes for peace not just with the Decepticons; but now with the humans as well would be wonderful. Then to top it off Cybertron being merged with Earth would be even better and Vanessa now had a spark; she would live longer and Mikaela too so Ironhide would be happy as well.
Then off in distance a white light shined through catching Vanessa's attention; she got up and followed up. There she saw her brother in this light with their grandmother and mother; she gasped as tears hit her.
"Hey short stuff don't cry I couldn't let you and Mikaela die now could I?" Dylan said as his eyes traveled toward Allora. "She's beautiful sis just like her mother."
Vanessa looked at her brother with love in her eyes. "You redeemed yourself always in my eyes big brother; I love you." Vanessa as Dylan smiled as they slowly disappeared from sight.
Megatron walked up to Vanessa using his holoform; he tapped her on the shoulder. "Are you alright...?" he asked.
She smiled with tears still in her eyes as she realized not just her brother had redeemed himself Megatron and the Decepticons had too. It was just like Jesus had said everyone can change if given the chance to do so.
She looked at Megatron and hugged him... "I am more than fine let's go join the others shall we?" she said as he smiled and they walked back to where the others were.
While in the distance, a voice could be heard... "Well done my children..."
The End