Lily now stumbled uncertainly towards Optimus. You could almost think that the energon had the same effect on her as on Starscream. Optimus caught the human girl in his hand and looked at her worriedly. Lily took a few deep breaths, then looked up at the huge robot.

"It's all right. I only felt dizzy for a moment. ", Lily said.

"What about the creation matrix?" Asked Optimus Arcee.

"I think everything is fine there. We can look at it together, "said Arcee.

The Autobots transformed into human form and went into the basement with Lily. In the cellar wall in which the energon crystal was located, there was now a big hole. But the Autobots were disappointed to find that none of them could fit through the hole. Lily, who had stayed in the background until now, came forward and stepped into the hole: "I'm small enough. I can get them. "

"Be careful," said the Prime before I turned around. I had to take a few steps before I stood in front of the creation matrix. Quite a strange shape, resembling the shape of a cube with a few cables and wires inside. The creation matrix was about the size of my laptop. When I grabbed it, a voice echoed through my head: "Don't be afraid. Trust your feeling. It will lead you on the right path. "

I shook my head in confusion. I turned and stepped out of the hole in the wall with the Creation Matrix. I handed the creation matrix to Optimus. He took the matrix straight out into his trailer that had been standing here in the parking lot the whole time.

Then he brought Lily back to the apartment. But Optimus stopped in front of the apartment door when she went in. She turned to him, confused: "What is it? Come on in. ", Lily said.

"No, it's better that way," said Optimus.

Lily stood under the door frame and crossed her arms.

"And now ... what are you doing now?" She asked.

"We'll bring the matrix to a safe place tomorrow morning," said Optimus.

I stared at Optimus in amazement. I couldn't and didn't want to believe it. Shouldn't I see Optimus again? I was so used to his company. I felt so safe with him. And I would miss his dark, warm voice most ... A strangely stabbing pain twitched through my heart.

"Does that mean ... you're leaving here?" I managed to get out with a heavy heart.

Optimus nodded his head silently. Never ... I never would have thought that it would be so difficult for me to let him go ...

"And ... does that mean we'll never see each other again?"

"Do not worry. I'm not leaving until I've said goodbye to you. And also ... I have your cell phone number. "

I stared at Optimus in amazement: "How did you get that ?!"

Optimus bowed his head in embarrassment: "I scanned your cell phone when I was driving you home."

I shook my head: "You know that this is not entirely legal?"

"I know. But that way we can stay in contact. "

Optimus grabbed my shoulders and pulled her close. He hugged me very gently.

I enjoyed this hug and would have loved to never let go of Optimus. When it broke away from me after a moment, I sighed sadly.

"It's already late. I'll see you tomorrow morning. Good night. ", Said Optimus and turned away. When he disappeared into the apartment next door, I had to fight back tears.

I could hardly sleep that night. When I did fall asleep early in the morning, the shock was all the greater when I heard a familiar horn outside my room the next morning. I was like a one in bed. My mother came to the door of my room, confused: "What kind of madman is that?" She asked.

I rubbed my eyes sleepily. "I don't know ..." I said.

In reality, of course, I knew that it was Optimus honking in front of my window. He was sure to hold on to it for several minutes until I got dressed and opened the window.

"It's okay, I'll be right there!" I called out.

But Optimus kept honking. He was probably in a hurry. Now my mother came to the window: "If you don't stop immediately, I'll call the police!"

"No, it's okay, mom. That's a friend of mine. "I said and climbed onto the windowsill.

"Lily, you don't really want to ..." my mother asked, horrified.

I gave my mother a friendly smile before climbing out the window.

I landed on the meadow unscathed because my window is about two meters above the ground.

I walked up to Optimus with my heart pounding painfully. When I stood in front of him, he opened his door and I got in. I ignored my mother's protest that I shouldn't get into that suspected Truck. Optimus drove off with me to the place where he had taken me before. Here, in this remote forest-like area, I got off and Optimus transformed himself into his human form. His pendant stood next to us, in which the creation matrix was located.

"I didn't expect such a wake-up service," I said with a big lump in my throat.

"Did you think I'd just leave without saying goodbye?" Optimus said gently.

His voice almost made me shut down my mind. I could no longer have a clear thought. My knees went soft as butter and I began to shiver. I felt tears welling up in my eyes. Optimus did not hide this and came up to me. But I kept my distance and held my hands outstretched in front of me: "No, don't do that ... it's hard enough as it is."

But Optimus didn't let himself be dissuaded from hugging me. Since he was a lot stronger than me, it didn't help much to defend myself: "No ... not ..."

"It's not a goodbye forever. We'll meet again. ", Said Optimus.

I felt like I could no longer hold back my tears. Optimus felt that and snuggled up against me.

"See you soon. I promise. ", Optimus said as he slowly released the hug. But when Optimus wanted to move away from me to transform, I took his hand. Optimus looked at me a little confused when I came up to him and put my arms around his neck.

Optimus froze as Lily walked up to him and put her arms around his neck. Then she stood on tiptoe and kissed him deeply. This touch of her lips on his, sent several electrical impulses through his body. Optimus would not have liked to leave her alone at all, but there was no other way. When Lily let go of him, she looked at him with tears in her eyes.

"I'll contact with you when we have arrived. I promise. ", Said Optimus.

"It's good ..." Lily said and looked sadly after him as he transformed into his vehicle mode and then drove off with his trailer.