Red Rose Pt.2 ~~~~~~~~~~ Author note at the bottom.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ There's a time when the moon reveals its face through the clouds. I let out a sigh, and want to cry out loud. But deep in my heart, I feel love so alive. In the depths of my soul I know that we will survive. And the war, they will break in their greed and their pride. But deep in my heart I feel love so alive. In the depths of my soul I know we will survive.~ --------------Lyrics from Cybersix ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------

The once fierce battle had lost its edge and Megatron's forces were retreating. The Maximal force had taken damage, but it was minimal. Standing tall, despite a direct hit to his leg joint. Dinobot studied his comrades. He spotted Airazor struggling to stand. Moving to help her he paused to watch her accept Tigatrons outstretched hand.

A hand laid on his shoulder diverted the raptors' attention; he looked to see Optimus smiling at the two Maximals.

"It's nice to see that love can thrive despite all this."

"Indeed," He replied, grimacing.

Shaking off Optimus's hand, Dinobot made his way inside the Axalon. Refusing help for his leg he made his way to his room. Walking in he deposited his sword and shield by the door and sat by the window. Dusk had fallen and there was a full moon out. The light cast a soft glow over the barren land. Looking up at the beautifully glowing stars, a soft rhyme started to play in his head.

Unconsciously he repeated the words aloud; still unsure from where they came from.

"Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight,"
"Wish I may, wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight."

Airazor finished, smiling down at the Siberian tiger.

"It's beautiful, where did you hear it?"

Smiling she shrugged her wings. "I heard it on base somewhere. I think it's an old earth custom."

Tigatron walked over to the fallen log she was perched on, and curled up beside her.

From his window, Dinobot felt a hole open up in his spark as he watched Airazor and Tigatron transform. Airazor leaned against Tigatron, who, in turn wrapped his arms around her.

He turned away and looked at his weapons.

I am a warrior; I have fought many battles. Won many, and lost many. And none, none, have effected me like this useless emotion! How can I, a warrior.nay.a Predicon, allow such sentimentality to rule my life.

Because love wasn't put in your heart to stay, love isn't love 'till you give it away.

Glancing back through the window over his shoulder he saw the two lovers embraced in a kiss, and felt his whole life disappear in an endless tunnel. Closing his hands into tight balls he tried to suppress his rage.

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~400 miles talking to myself, me and your memory end up here. I tell myself, I'm gonna be alright but it's still not clear. Did I just miss my last exit to Eden? Is this the only love I'll know? Like a Judas kiss did my heart betray me.back on the road, I never chose.~ --------Last Exit To Eden, Amanda Marshall

----------------------------- ----------------------------- Author Note: All right, I know it's short but I wrote this especially for Portia. Who requested another chapter, after going through the story again, I felt like writing this. Hope you like it.