Alright. A year and a half later, I've returned to post this last chapter. I know, I'm horrible. There's no excuse I can give though. So, enjoy the last chapter. Trust me when I say it's one you won't ever forget.
Disclaimer: I do not own this. I'm serious. I don't.
Chapter 44:
Explosions went off all around me and I knew if I had a heart, it would be pounding. My goal was to find Optimus. He would need my help, I just knew it. There was fighting all around me and I winced when I saw soldiers getting blown up.
Sam was running like crazy towards a tan building. My mind was only occupied by my sparkmate however. I knew he could take care of himself, however, my spark longed for him. I needed to be there beside him. I needed to help him.
A strange sound suddenly had me and everyone around me stop and stare up into the sky. I gasped when I saw a pulsing, blue stream of light shot up from the ground. Cybertron appeared and I watched for a second as it was gradually pulled towards us. "Holy Shit." I gasped before taking off once more, this time faster.
Bee, Sideswipe, and Sunstreaker were attacking Sentinel to keep him from the pillars. A Nest member fired a rocket at him, knocking the Prime to the ground in a burst of flames. He crawled away, transforming, when Optimus appeared and began shooting him. "Optimus!" I grinned and ran forward.
I didn't take three steps when I sensed an incoming missile, aimed straight at myself. I jumped out-of-the-way, transforming up as I did. I didn't have a moment to collect myself however before I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see Elita glowering down at me. I sneered, "Here to get your aft kicked?"I asked maliciously.
"I'm here to end your pathetic life, once and for all." She growled back. I transformed my hands into cannons. "Bring it on, bitch."
She lunged at me and I barely caught myself from going down. Instead I grabbed her arms and swung her around. I released her and she flew several feet before landing gracefully on her feet. I refused to show fear however.
Quickly, I glanced over to check on Optimus. He was one of the bridges and had just slammed Sentinel into the railing. I lost track then when Elita fired up a cannon and shot at me. I dodged, feeling it barely graze against my armor. "That all you got?" I asked snidely.
She laughed cruelly. "You wish.
This time I lunged at here, catching her by surprise. We went down but had barely hit the ground before she kicked me. I held onto her arms as we flipped around. As soon as I hit the ground, I lifted a foot up and kicked her stomach, releasing her arms. She flew several feet into the air. When she came back down, she grabbed an energon dagger that was attached to her leg.
She brought it down, determined to stab me in the spark. I rolled away right as she landed, the dagger slamming into the ground where I had just been. It shattered from the force and Elita growled. "Stay still!"
"Yeah right!" I yelled back before shooting at her. She jumped out of the way from the bullets, flipping backwards. I was determined though and finally managed to catch her in the shoulder. "Hah!"
That was when I felt pain from the bond. I look up at Optimus and gasped. He was missing an arm! "Optimus!" I yelled fearfully. He was completely defenseless now and he was kicked down by Optimus.
In my distraction, I forgot about Elita. A searing pain when through my frame and I looked down at my body. I had been shot, right in the stomach. I watched as energon pooled, spilling onto the ground. Elita stood in front of me, a smug grin on her face. "Finally, I can get rid of you for good." She sneered and raised her gun for the final shot.
"I don't go down that easily, bitch." I managed to cough out. Then, using all of my strength, I concentrated on my power. I was surrounded by a gold light. "Enjoy the pit." I sneered before releasing it towards her. She flew backwards and screamed. The power began burning her armor, completely melting it.
I winced as her screams grew. The light burned all the way through, completely melting her. When it was over, nothing was left of her. The light had also healed myself and I stood up, feeling better.
"This is my planet!" I heard someone yelled and I looked over in time to see Megatron kicking and punching Sentinel. Huh, I thought those two were working. Goes to show you can't trust the Decepticon Warlord.
I heard Lennox and Epps yelling and I turned to watch as some of the Nest members and Autobots ran to where Sam had disappeared to earlier. A minute later, I watched as blue tractor beams, the same as the stream from the pillar, drew the remaining Decepticon ships up into the sky. Then the stream from the pillar stopped and flew up.
I gasped amazed at the fiery explosion that followed, replacing the hexagons covering the sky. When it cleared, Cybertron was gone.
Sentinel was now kneeling on his knees and I watched as Megatron held him up. He then threw the near-defeated traitor onto the floor. I smirked, glad he was betrayed. I hope he liked the feeling of betrayal and now knew how we felt, how Optimus felt.
I began walking towards my sparkmate while listening to the exchange. "All I want is to be back in charge." Megatron had said. "Besides, who would you be without me, Prime?"
Optimus let his battle mask fall to cover his mouth. "Time to find out."
Optimus picked up his ax from where it had fallen and it stepped forward. He threw the glowing ax at the Decepticon leader, knocking him down. It had caught him between the eyes. Megatrons head was pulled clean off in a shower of sparks. He then dropped the ax, with Megatrons head still embedded in it, and turned to face Sentinel.
The traitor was attempting to crawl away, but stopped when he noticed Optimus's glare. "Optimus, all I ever wanted was the survival of our race," Sentinel said., begging my Sparkmate to understand. Perhaps he would have understood, had he not attempted to murder Ironhide.
Sentinel was facing down, looking at the ground so he didn't see Optimus approach. I watched as the Autobot leader picked up one of the fallen guns. " You must see why I had to betray you." Sentinel continued, unaware about his soon-to-be fate.
Sentinel was facing down looking at the ground and didn't see Optimus, but Rachel did, the Autobot leader had picked up one of the fallen guns off the ground. She stood there with her arms crossed, waiting to see what Optimus would do.
"You didn't betray me," Optimus said cocking the gun. "You betrayed yourself."
"No, Optimus!"
Optimus fired the gun, shooting Sentinel in the back and then once again, killing him. I winced slightly but I understood why he did it. Then, Optimus stood up straight and looked over to the river. I felt the pain he felt through our bond.
I ran forward and wrapped my arms around my sparkmate. I tried to sooth the pain and betrayal he felt but I did little to help. However, he still turned around and hugged me with his good arm. "Thank Primus you're okay." He whispered into my ear.
I hugged him tighter. "No, thank Primus you're okay." I said with a smile. I pulled back at the sound of Lennox, Epps, Bumblebee, and some of the Nest soldiers approaching. They were followed by the rest of the autobots. The battle was over.
We had won.
Bumblebee stopped on the bridge and Sam got out of the yellow and black Camaro. I looked back at Optimus, seeing him nod to Sam and then I followed Sam's gaze to the other side of the bridge; more NEST soldiers were walking toward them. Bumblebee transformed as Sam started walking towards Lennox.
"Sam," Lennox said looking back to the NEST soldiers on the other side. I watched as Mikaela appeared from behind some of the soldiers and Sam took off towards her.
I exchanged looks with some of the soldiers, Autobots and Nest alike. We all seemed to have the same thoughts on our mind. We had won. We actually won. When everything seemed as if it was falling apart, we pulled together and won the biggest battle of our lives. It was incredible.
I watched, laughing slightly, when Bee let a bunch of metal rings fall onto the ground. Mikaela giggled. "I think it's time we told everyone our announcement." She said, smirking at her boyfriend.
Bumblebee started humming "Here Comes the Bride" pointing at Sam and standing back up straight. Mikaela and I laughed and Sam shook his head. However, I could see the amusement in his eyes. "Alright, alright. Mikaela and I are engaged. I finally worked up the courage to purpose to her."
Everyone around began to cheer, happy for the newly engaged couple. I looked at my sparkmate, who was staring at the couple softly. He looked truly happy for them and it warmed my spark. I sent all the love and adoration I had for him through the bond. He looked over at me with love and sent the feelings back.
Nest was completely hectic when we returned to the base later that night. There was so much that needed to be done so that things could return to normal. Though I doubt anything would ever be normal again. The government made a mistake in trying to send us away and I feared they learned nothing from it.
The others had long since been retrieved from their hiding spots. Sunfire practically tackled me when I saw her again. I giggled and held my little youngling close. She was my world and I was happy to have her in my arms once more.
"What will happen now, mommy?" Sunfire asked as she watched everyone run around frantically with her usual childlike curiosity. "I don't know, sweetspark. We'll just have to see what happens." I replied.
She nodded her understanding. I kissed the top of her helm before putting her back on the ground. She ran off towards Sides and Sunstreaker. I knew they would watch her.
Sam and Mikaela had left a little while ago with Bee. I was happy for them and glad that Mearing allowed Bee to go with them. She was also offering them the chance to work for her if the government allowed the Autobots and I to stay. They agreed almost immediately. Mearing had also allowed Lennox to take control for once without judgment or doubt.
I vented before looking around for Optimus. He was currently talking to Mearing. I walked over to see what they were talking about.
"When will your leaders wish to have this meeting?" Optimus was asking as I approached. He sent me a smile smile before focusing on Mearing once more. She had a troubled look on her face and I instantly felt worry.
"Tomorrow. Optimus, they are not happy about all the destruction that was caused in Chicago. So many civilian lives were lost and the people are revolting. I fear that they really will send you away. Especially since Megatron and Sentinel are both dead." She explained her fears.
"Understood. If your leaders wish for us to leave, then we will do so peacefully. However, I fear what the remaining Decepticons will do. Someone will take Megatrons place soon enough and without us, you will fall." He warned.
"I know." She huffed in frustration. "But this isn't up to me! They need to understand that. You have to convince that we need you still. I don't want our race to become extinct because of our stupidity and greed, however, I'm afraid that's just what will happen."
"Well, all we can do is hope they'll listen. If not, then they'll just have to learn the hard way. However, it sucks that the hard way means lives will be lost." I imputed sadly.
Optimus wrapped an arm around my shoulders. "I will do all that I can. We'll just have to wait and see."
I continued to watch as everyone ran around and try to get things back to normal. I wondered what would happen to them if the government deemed that we should leave. Would the remaining Decepticons kill them all? I had no doubts they would. Megatron didn't know how to stay dead either and I feared he would return. And if he did, and we were gone...
All of humankind would perish.
XxRebelWriterxX
The next morning, everyone was awake early. We were all waiting in the rec room for word on the governments decision. If I had a heart still, I knew it would be pounding in anticipation. This meeting would decide our future and the future of mankind.
And I couldn't help but feel they would make the wrong decision.
Optimus had closed up his side of the bond in an effort to not give anything away. That meant I was as dark and clueless as anyone else.
Sunfire was curled up at my side. She could sense the tenseness in the air and I could feel her worry and anxiety through our bond. I tried to send my reassurance and love through the bond, however, it didn't help much.
The door opened and everyone in the room stood up quickly and faced Optimus and Mearing as they entered the room. From the looks on their faces, we knew immediately that the government made the wrong choice. My spark sunk instantly and I heard Sunfire sniffle from beside me. I leaned down and picked her up.
"Autobots. The human government has decided that we are no longer welcomed here. We must leave as soon as we get the means to do so." Optimus spook, his voice saddened with defeat. Instantly, protest arose from both human and Autobot alike.
This couldn't be happening. The government seriously couldn't be stupid enough to send us away, after all this!
"Quiet!" Optimus exclaimed and instantly the noise faded. Everyone had the same look of hurt, betrayal, and fear. "I am sorry. However, there is nothing we can do to change their mind. The alliance between the US Military and the Autobots is over. We are no longer welcomed here.
However, the government has allowed six Autobots to stay for exactly five Earth years. This way we can send any Autobots to join the others and get rid of the remaining Decepticons. The rest of you are to leave immediately. I have already decided on who those six and and I do not plan on changing my mind."
"Who are they?" Autumn asked curiously. Everyone perked up slightly and they hoped they would be one of them.
"It will be myself, Jenny, Ratchet, Mandy, Bumblebee, and Prowl. The rest of you will be sent to a faraway galaxy. We will join you when the time here is up and from there, we will figure out what to do." Optimus explained.
I was glad Optimus chose me to stay here. I knew with my powers, I was a powerful asset to helping win the war. In fact, I was the key. However, I was saddened at the thought of having to lose my Sunfire. It was better if she went with the others, but I knew I would miss her.
Annalise frowned when Optimus said that Bee would be staying while she had to leave. It wasn't fair, everyone else would get to stay with their mates, but she would lose hers. Bee chirped and looked down at her sadly. I felt sorry for the two of them. However, Annalise was young and inexperienced. She was better off leaving with the others.
Lennox frowned as he walked towards Optimus. "I can't believe they're really making you guys go. I'm glad I got to meet you guys though and it was an honor fighting beside you." He said before saluting Optimus.
"The feeling is mutual. While we will still be on your planet, you will not see us again. We are going undercover. The government allowed us sanctuary, but we have to stay out of sight unless we are taking down a Decepticon. They will no longer help us and I fear for your planet's safety. We will do what we can before the five years is up." Optimus replied, returning the salute.
"How long until we have to say goodbye?" I asked my sparkmate sadly. He vented. "Within the week. We already have a ship they can use, it just needs repairs. Ratchet, you and Wheeljack are in charge of repairing it." He answered.
Ratchet nodded. Nothing more was said, what more could be? So we spent the next several hours together, knowing our time was limited. We talked, laughed, and just hung. Sam and Mikaela were there too and I was with them. So were the other girls.
"I can't believe you have to go." Mikaela said with tears in her eyes. "You'll miss the wedding and everything!"
I reached forward ad hugged my friend. "I know. It really sucks. Trust me when I say that no of us want to leave. However, we don't have a choice. If we don't do what they say, they'll kill us. It sucks, but we can't do anything about it."
"I know, I'm just going to miss you guys!" She sobbed. I felt my own energon tears prickling my eyes. Soon, all the girls were huddled together, sobbing into one another shoulder. Even Annalise, who had gotten her own holoform long ago. Sunfire also began to cry, unable to stand the depression I sent in waves, unknowingly, through the bond.
Everyone in the base watched the femmes cry despairingly. It hurt them all to see the women in so much pain. Even some of the men and mechs had tears in their eyes.
"Nothing will ever be the same again, will it?" Lennox sighed. Optimus looked down at the human and nodded.
"I fear not. We all lose in this situation. We lose friends, loved one, and a life we had all finally grown comfortable in. However, we must remain strong. The Decepticons are still out there and I fear this war is far from over. I just hope the six of us staying can protect you." He replied glumly.
"I trust you guys to do what's right. However, do not blame yourself if you cannot protect us. It was the governments fault for thinking that sending you away will end the threat. Whatever happens will fall on their shoulders." Lennox assured, patting the Autobot leaders leg.
Optimus nodded and looked over at me. I looked back as the tears continued to fall. I could see his own pain in his eyes. Leaving behind our human friends was as hard for him as it was for any of us. Perhaps more so because he was the leader. I knew Optimus felt guilt for this. He felt that since he was the leader, he should have tried harder.
I sent my love through the bond to him. He smiled slightly. "We'll get through this." I sent him through the bond. He nodded. "I know we will. We are strong. I just wish we didn't have too."
I agreed with him wholeheartedly, but I knew there was nothing that we could do to change this. The government was as stubborn as they we stupid. The alliance with Earth was over and there was nothing any of us could do to change that.
XxRebelWriterxX
(Annalise POV)
I felt the energon tears returning once more as I thought about what would happen tomorrow. Tomorrow I would be leaving Earth and by extension, Bee. The pain of losing my new home hurt so much but losing him hurt even more.
I have fallen in love with him.
I finally one the one person I could connect with and who I could see spending the rest of my left with, and I had to leave him behind. It hurt. Primus, it hurt so much. I needed him now more than ever.
After losing my family, I never thought that I could be happy again. I wanted to offline that night Megatron had planned on torturing me. But Barricade saved me and now he was like a brother to me. I was glad he at least was coming.
But Bumblebee was my everything now. I loved him and I needed him with me. Bumblebee was the my sun, he brighten up my world when it was hopelessly dark. So what was fate taking him from me? Why must another thing I love be taken from me. Was I destined to lose everything I held close to my spark? Was Barricade next?
These thoughts swirled around in my head as I laid on my berth. I really didn't want to spend my last night alone, however, Barricade was with Autumn and I was hiding from Bee. I didn't want him to see me like this.
My door slid up and I jumped up. Bee stood in the doorway, a heartbroken look in his optics. My spark hummed in my chassis at the sight of him. "Annalise, are you alright?" He asked through our internal communications.
I gulped but nodded slightly. He didn't look convinced though and he walked into the room. He took me in his arms and I lost it then. "Oh Bee! I don't want to lose you! We've grown so close since I came here and I've realized that I love you." I cried.
Bee's optics widened in surprise at my confession. However, he grabbed my chin and lifted my head up so that my optics were on his. "I love you too." He choked out in a whisper. Then he leaned down and captured my lip plates.
It was a strange sensation and I knew it was a human gesture for love. I'd seen the others do it so many time. I loved it though and I kissed him back, putting all my love into it. The kiss grew heated quickly.
I felt the warmth in my chestplates as they opened to reveal my spark. "Are you sure?" Bee asked, his voice hoarse. I nodded though. I wanted this, I wanted him forever.
He smiled and his chest plates also retracted to reveal is spark. I was then lost in the feeling of pleasure and happiness as I became one with the mech I loved. The mech I would lose tomorrow. However, I would always be connected to him now. And that was all that mattered to me.
XxRebelWriterxX
(Jenny's POV)
The next day, everyone was gathered in front of the newest spaceship. It was almost time for the ones who were leaving to leave. I held my daughter in my arms, afraid to let her go. She clung to my neck, energon tears soaking my back.
"Mommy, I don't want to go! I want to stay with you!" She cried and I vented sadly. It hurt how betrayed my little youngling felt. However, Earth was no longer our home. She needed to be safe with them. "I'm sorry sweetspark, but you must go."
Optimus and I had talked long and hard on who we wanted to entrust with our daughters safety. I had decided long ago on who I wanted to care for her if we ever couldn't. Optimus was a little hesitant on my decision at first, but he trusted my judgment. Together, Optimus and I walked to the chosen two with Sunfire still bawling in my arms.
"Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Jenny and I have talked and we've decided that we want you to become our daughters guardians until we can return. Sunfire seems happiest with the two of you and we trust you guys to take care of her." Optimus said.
The two mechs looked surprise by our decision, however, I knew it was the right one. "We would be honored to take care of Sunfire in you absence. We'll keep her safe until you've safely returned." Sideswipe promised. Both mechs smiled softly at the young femme in my arms.
"Take care of her. She'll need you two more than anything." I said before I released her from my neck. "It's time for you to go with Uncle Sides and Uncle Streaker. They're going to take care of you until daddy and I return. Listen to them." I told her.
Sunfire nodded and wiped a few tears away. I kissed the top of her hem. "I love you, sweetspark." I said before handing her to Optimus. Optimus held our daughter close to his spark. "I also love you sweetspark. Stay safe with everyone and be good. It won't be long before your mother and I return, you'll see." He promised before kissing her helm.
I hugged Optimus and Sunfire and for a minute, it was just the three of us. We were a family in that moment and it ripped my spark out when I had to pull away. Optimus gently handed Sunfire to Sideswipe. "Take care of my daughter." He told them sternly.
Both of them saluted. "With our lives, sir." The two of them said together.
Then I did the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life, I walked away. I heard Sunfire screamed my and Optimus's name as they loaded the ship and it shattered my spark. I wanted to ran after her, pull her in my arms, and never let my daughter go. But I couldn't. I needed to be strong.
Optimus and I went to tell the rest of them goodbye as they boarded the ship. Soon, it was just the six Autobots who were remaining and the few humans who came to say goodbye.
We heard the count down and watched as the ship started up. I hugged Optimus's side and he wrapped an arm around my shoulder. We watched as the ship took off, taking our friends and family with it. We watched until they disappeared into space and vaguely we all wondered if we would ever see them again.
And that's the end! I know what some of you are thinking. What? What's going on? Why did they leave? Will they ever return? Why would you end it like this?
In all honesty, it's sort of an opener for the fourth movie. I saw it the day it premiered. Wow. That movie was intense! Anyways, if I decide to do it, this will leave that open for me to work on.
However, if I don't decide to do it, this is the end! Yes, I am ending it here! Sorry, but I'm done with this story. It's been a fun ride and I loved everyone who followed. However, it's time I put this story to rest. Like I said, there's a chance I'll do the fourth movie, but don't get your hopes up.
So, goodbye everyone! Thanks for following! I love you all! And please review, one last time.