Author's Note: Sorry it's been awhile. I'm kind of down since not really anyone is reviewing. I think I only received 1 review for chapter seventeen. I like your reviews, they make me feel good. Also, I don't really remember how episodes 26-30 went so I'm winging it, and giving them my own little twist. Anyway here's the next chapter.

Chap. 18: My Only One

Megatron arrived on Earth only to be staring the autobots down. He hadn't come here to fight, well not them anyway.

He opened a dimension gate, "Starscream's not here, we'll be going."

Optimus blasted the dimension gate down, "I don't think so Megatron."

"Optimus you don't understand. I have to find that treacherous imbecile,"

"Humans could get in the way,"

"Humans," the decepticon scoffed, "Starscream wouldn't have a base near humans."

Optimus supposed that was correct. He knew Starscream hated humans, and the autobot leader knew that Starscream would have wanted to be hidden.

"Alright Megatron, just why is it so important that you find him this instant? I mean can't revenge wait?"

"Look around at my men Optimus. Who, besides Starscream, is missing?"

That's when Optimus realized, "Oh…he has her, doesn't he?"

"Yes Prime,"

"Are we going to talk or are we going to fight?" asked an impatient Ransack.

"Cool it buddy," Crumplezone said, "We'll fight soon enough."

"You know what, I'm itching for a fight myself," Thundercracker chimed in.

"Stop your bickering and stand down," Megatron ordered.

"I didn't know you cared Megatron," Optimus stated seeing he could continue, "I'll let you go, but I don't know where Starscream is."

"Then I guess I'll just have to search this entire planet until I find him," Megatron said opening a dimension gate again.

"No! Optimus, you can't let him go," Hotshot protested.

Megatron snapped his attention to the young autobot, "And why not?"

"You'll let the humans see you,"

"And why is that such a crime?"

"Hotshot's right," Optimus piped up, "The humans can't know we've been here. They'll capture us and dissect us."

"No human is going to stop me," Megatron said about to enter the dimension gate.

Optimus blew up the dimension gate yet again, "If a human won't stop you, then I will. You'll just have to wait until we find Starscream's location."

"I…we…she—

"Is it just me or is Megatron about to have a break down in front of both armies?" Jetfire wondered aloud.

"Jetfire!" Optimus scolded, "Megatron, go on."

Megatron was silent a few long seconds then said, "Astrid can't afford us waiting. We have to get to her now."

"And why's that?" asked the autobot leader.

"Because," Megatron responded angrily, "I know what Starscream wants to do with her, and it's not pleasant."

Everyone understood what he meant and was going to let the subject go until Optimus said, "Are you sure he'll try to…you know what?"

"Yes! He's tried it twice before, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying it right now,"

"It's probably too late,"

Megatron grabbed Optimus by the throat and pulled him to his optic level saying, "Don't say that. He can't have her, I won't let him."

"Megatron, calm down,"

"Cyber key power!"

Optimus broke free form Megatron's grasp and watched as the decepticon got a new planet key, and a new weapon.

"Open fire," Optimus shouted.

Megatron wasn't using the gun yet and a wave of laser and missile fire fell upon the decepticons. Optimus and Scourge became engaged in a fistfight. Finally Megatron selected his targets, and fired. Seconds later Red Alert, Scattershot, and Hotshot fell to the ground severely injured. They weren't dead, yet. Optimus managed to break free from Scourge.

He was in disbelief, "Hotshot? Red Alert? Scattershot?"

"Let me go now Prime, or you're next," Megatron threatened.

Optimus knew Megatron wanted to get to Starscream and save Astrid. What he couldn't figure out was why, unless he had gone soft. Optimus couldn't ever see Megatron going soft though. For centuries Optimus had known Megatron to be heartless.

"Perhaps…perhaps Astrid is giving him a heart for the first time," Optimus thought to himself then said, "You're not going anywhere Megatron, not after what you've done."

"Then you shall suffer,"

Vector Prime was by Optimus's side suddenly.

Optimus turned to him, "Get Red Alert, Scattershot, and Hotshot help."

"Yes Optimus,"

Optimus attacked Megatron.

(Starscream's base…)

I tried to push Starscream off me. It didn't work.

"You're so weak," he said.

"Weak?" I asked angrily, "I'll show you weak."

Using all my strength I punched him in the nose. He reeled back and I was able to get up. I tried to run but Starscream recovered quickly and stood grabbing my arm.

"You've ruined it for yourself," he said, "I was going to be gentle, but there's no chance of that happening now."

"You can't do this to me," I pouted, "You can't."

"Give it up will you? No one is coming to save you, and you can't save yourself. I will get my way with you, and once I'm done, I'm going to kill you,"

"What did I ever do to you?"

"You resisted me, you chose Megatron over me, and now you are going to suffer,"

Starscream advanced on me again. I sighed, he was right. No one was going to save me, Megatron couldn't, and no one could. I couldn't even save myself. Silently I ceased my struggling and gave up.

(Autobot and decepticon base…)

Megatron punched Optimus away.

"Optimus, I don't have time to fight you. I have to get Astrid,"

"Sorry, but Coby and the minicons haven't found Starscream yet. And besides, you have to pay for what you just did to my troops,"

"I'm not fighting you anymore…I can't,"

Optimus was just about to punch him but stopped, "Why?"

"I can't fight you while knowing she's still in danger. You can inflict all the pain on me you want, I'm not fighting back,"

"Now where's the honor in that?" Optimus questioned, "Once Hotshot, Red Alert, and Scattershot get back I'll let them slag you."

"So I can go now?"

"Not yet," Optimus said turning on his com, "Optimus to Coby, have you found anything?"

"We found a camouflage zone in the ocean on an island. I'll send its coordinates to you,"

"Thanks Coby, we'll go check it out,"

He ended the transmission and turned to Megatron.

"Let's go," Megatron said.

Optimus gave Megatron the coordinates and Megatron opened a dimension gate that he and his troops left through. Vector Prime came over to Optimus.

"Rather eager isn't he?"

"What can I say? I think he's in love with Astrid," Optimus remarked, "Maybe we should wait a few minutes before we leave."

"And let Megatron get the omega lock?" Jetfire questioned.

"Alright, we'll go now,"

(Astrid's location…)

I waited, patiently but scared for Starscream to make his move. Suddenly Sideways burst in.

"Sir," he looked at the position we were in, "Did I come at a bad time?"

"No," Starscream said getting off me, "What is it?"

"Megatron's escaped,"

"What?! Where is he?"

"He's here,"

"Damn it. Send the troops to hold him off, I'll be right there,"

Sideways left the room. Starscream turned back to me and pulled me to my feet. He held my face to his optic level.

"Don't get your hopes up. Megatron will not save you. I will get my way with you still,"

"Why don't you take your own advice?"

"You're my hostage," he said dragging me out of the room and ignoring my last comment.

He dragged me to his command center where we met Sideways once again.

"How are things going Sideways?"

"Bad. The autobots are here too. Your troops have been wiped out and Megatron is on his way here with Optimus,"

"Slag it,"

"What do we do?"

"I'll hold him off myself,"

Starscream left the room to find them with me in tow. We didn't have to go very far before we did. Starscream hid me behind his back.

"Well, if it isn't the traitor," Megatron exclaimed, "You're dead."

"On the contrary Megatron, harm me and Astrid will get it," he said pulling me out from behind him and putting me in a headlock.

"Let her go," Megatron growled angrily.

"You're in no position to order me around. Now leave, both of you, and I won't hurt Astrid, not now anyway,"

"No traitor," Megatron was peeved, "Let her go!"

"You might want to be careful Megatron," Starscream said holding his sword to my throat, "You know what will happen if you don't."

Megatron didn't take his optics off me. I could see anger and worry in them. I knew he could see the fear in mine. Optimus put a hand on Megatron's arm.

"Let's go Megatron,"

"No, I'm not leaving Astrid,"

"Aw isn't that sweet," Starscream chided, "You want to watch me kill her? You know I will if you don't leave."

"Go," I said, "I'm not worth it. You can win the war without me."

"No…don't say you're not worth it," Megatron choked, "I'm not going anywhere. Starscream, I won't let you win."

"I'm sick of all this talking," Starscream hissed, "You have ten seconds to leave or else."

Optimus looked to Megatron, he looked back. They seemed to agree on something even though they didn't say anything. Optimus flew away.

"Well Megatron, it's your turn,"

"I'm not leaving Astrid behind again,"

"You have five seconds Megatron, if you don't leave now, I'll win,"

"Oh really?"

Optimus punched Starscream from behind causing him to drop his guard. Megatron ripped the sword off Starscream's arm and threw it away from me. Optimus forced the traitor into a headlock and Megatron pulled me out of Starscream's grasp.

"Get out of here Starscream before I slag you," Megatron threatened.

Optimus went to let the traitor go.

"Oh, and Starscream," Megatron said and the bot looked at him, "I win."

Optimus let him go and he quickly disappeared inside his base undoubtedly to get the omega lock. I sighed relieved.

"Um…I'll be going," Optimus said leaving.

I watched until he was gone and then threw my arms around Megatron. He smiled and returned the embrace.

"Are you okay?" he wondered.

"Perfectly fine now that you're here sir,"

His grin grew and he said, "I missed you saying that…I missed you."

"Megatron," I cried and held him tighter.

"It's okay," he said whispering putting his forehead against mine, "Starscream's gone and I promise you'll never see him again. Whatever happened, it's over now."

"I missed you," I whispered still crying, "I knew you'd find come for me."

"I could never forget you. I couldn't leave you to him,"

"He didn't do anything,"

"What do you mean?"

"He didn't take my honor even though he tried his spark out,"

Megatron smirked, "You're too good for that bastard."

I smiled through my tears, "Thank you sir, for everything."

"You don't need to thank me, I can't lose you. No one will take you from me,"

He wiped my tears away and hugged me closer to him,

(Above them…)

Optimus and the Cybertron Defense Team stood on a ledge spying on Megatron and Astrid.

"Let's leave them alone," Optimus said.

"No way," Hotshot stated, "Megatron nearly slagged me, so I need to get a little dirt on him. Just wait until they kiss."

"What makes you think they'll kiss Hotshot?" asked the medic.

"Look at them, they're definitely in the moment,"

"Well if you destroy the moment, you'll only get slagged by Megatron again," Optimus warned the bot.

"I don't think Megatron wants to mess with these new toys of mine," Hotshot said proudly.

"Megatron will pick a fight with anyone," Scattershot also warned.

"Well even if he does," Hotshot inquired, "He won't win."

Optimus shook his head and turned his attention back to Megatron and Astrid.

(Below…)

I rested my head on Megatron's chest and I felt him massaging my back. It felt so good being in his arms. It felt like…like home.

"What's that on your neck?" Megatron asked concerned.

"Starscream bit me there,"

A growl escaped his throat, "How dare he."

"He told me about your old mate,"

"He…he did?"

"He told me he killed her and tricked you into believing the autobots killed her,"

"Just wait until I find that traitor again. He's scrap,"

"Don't let him hurt you,"

He kissed the top of my head, "He won't hurt me. I'll come back, I'll always come back to you, I promise."

"I can't lose you sir," the tears started back up, "I…you're the only one I've got."

"Astrid, look at me,"

I brought my tear stained face up and my optics met his gaze.

He wiped my tears again, "You're the only one I've got Astrid, and I…you're my universe. The war means nothing to me, I just want you."

"Oh Megatron…why? Why do you care so much?"

"I…I…oh slag it!"

He kissed me full on. I was surprised at first, but I couldn't resist. I accepted it and kissed back.

(Above them…)

"You were right Hotshot," Optimus said then heard a sniffle, "Hotshot? Hotshot are you crying?"

"I…I can't help it sir," he answered wiping his optics, "They were meant to be together, and what they've got, it's so pure."

"Well I guess he won't be ruing the moment anymore," Scattershot teased.

"Let's go boys," Optimus stated.

This time they didn't argue.

(Below…)

We pulled away looking at each other. A strand of saliva still connected our lips. Neither one of us wanted to wipe our lips though.

"I feel what you feel," I whispered, "And I have a theory as to what that feeling is."

Megatron kissed me again and with more force. His tongue parted my lips and entered my mouth. It tasted everything in my mouth and I didn't mind. Minutes later we broke apart again.

"I love you," he whispered.

"That's a step up from liking me a lot," I smiled.

"Say you love me too, please,"

"I won't lie," I said, "I love you more."

"You want a bet?"

"Prove me wrong,"

He kissed me once more, an open mouth kiss. When the kiss started to drag on, I realized his scheme.

"Alright," I said breaking away, more saliva strands between our lips, "You love me more."

"Good," he said wiping my mouth and his, "Let's go home."

Home. I thought. I finally belong. I am home.

Author's Note: Should I add one more chapter or should this be the end? Perhaps an epilogue? You tell me, and jeez…this was a long chapter. Um, please review.