Author's Note: Thanks to I am Blueberry (I just couldn't resist putting in a note for Skywarp in the letter!) for reviewing the last chapter! Enjoy and I own nothing but my OCs. Tune in soon (hopefully sometime this week) for the next chapter-Goodbyes
What It Takes To Live-Of Cybertron and Decisions
"I tied up an air phone for three hours. I don't speak Japanese but I think some business man told me to stick a piece of sushi where the sun don't shine."-Agent Mulder, X-Files
While the allied Autobots and Decepticons made their decisions Cybertron stirred in its disaster as new news filtered in from a far away planet called Earth. Two Seekers bearing the Autobot sigil stood on the edge of what used to be a massive building, discussing what they had just heard. "Do you think it was a real transmission?"
"I'm not sure," the other flier replied. "I would love it to be but it doesn't seem all that likely."
"If it's a prank it's in really bad taste," the first replied, looking across the smoking landscape for any sign of impending trouble.
"You would know Jetstorm," the second replied. Jetstorm scowled but said nothing, knowing that he wouldn't win this one.
"What do we do then brother?" he asked after a moment.
"We wait," his twin replied. "And hope that it's the truth."
Meanwhile on Earth Starscream and Optimus were checking over the responses and compiliing final letters and arrangements. This was probably one of the most difficult things any of them had ever faced because even in peace they might not see each other for thousands of years. Things would happen that others would miss and each piece of life made the choices very important. It was Optimus who finished his response first, sending it out to all. They opened it carefully, unsure if they wanted to find out who had chosen what.
To the Autobots and Our Decepticon Allies;
I thank you for your punctuality in responding to me and apologize for the difficult decision set before each of us. The first will be a list of all those that will return to Cybertron with me and the second is a list of what Autobots who will stay here with our allies on Earth.
Returning To Cybertron
Ratchet (Nova)
Elita
Sideswipe
Sunstreaker
Jazz
Blaster
Ultra Magnus
Mirage
Bluestreak
and myself
Remaining On Earth
Prowl
Jolt
Ironhide
Chromia (Starrunner)
Mudflap and Skids
Bumblebee
Arcee
Wheeljack
Red Alert
Inferno
Hot Rod
Fireflight
Skydive
With deep respect,
Optimus Prime
The Decepticon letter was sent out roughly an hour later, possible because the Decepticons were forced to decided whether they would chose to deal with prejudice in returning to Cybertron or remain with the Autobots that were staying on Earth. The choice was not one to be taken lightly so Starscream didn't pressure them for a quick decision.
To My Fellow Decepticons and Our Autobot Allies;
I am deeply sorry for how difficult this decision has been for all of you and I do not resent or blame any of you for the choices you have made. Each has chosen to the best of their ability and judgment and I know you each know what is best for you.
Those Returning To Cybertron
Shadow (Sunstorm)
Thundercracker
Nieva (Reverb)
Barricade
Flashfire (Wildfire)
Blackout
Scorponok
Jetfire
Soundwave &Company
and myself
Those Remaining On Earth
Skywarp
Interra
Nightfury
Stormbreaker
Cyclone
Groundhog
Motorhead
Rollerforce
Skysong
Storm Surge
Crossfire
I wish you all the best of luck in the course you chose,
Starscream
And with that every mech and femme's fate was sealed with a single choice. With only three days left before departure, sooner than expected and all thanks to Ale's quick work, life would never be the same again and the Autobots and Decepticons still on Cybertron were about to have the shock of their lives.