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Kiara waited patiently, swinging her legs back and forth. She was seated on the new couch that was now part of a menagerie of human and bot-sized furniture that now decorated L3 of the Base. Heather, Bruce, and Nick were seated across from her, and the Allspark was sitting next to her.

After the battle, Ratchet had insisted that the injured Autobots be treated immediately, before L5 was fixed up to hold the Allspark. The Autobots were now fixing it up, with the exception of Ironhide and Strike, who were rough-housing upstairs.

"Well, at least it's over," Nick said, trying to break the silence.

"Hardly," Strike said, coming out of the elevator with Ironhide. "He'll be back. It just might take him a while to get back on his feet." Everyone chuckled.

"Optimus was a little scary like that," Heather stated.

"He's been through so much," Ironhide sat down next to Heather, "and he just wants this war to end. He doesn't want to lose anymore Autobots."

"That makes sense."

"Starscream's such a wimp," Strike changed the subject.

"Does he always wear stiletto heels?" Heather giggled.

"Ever since I've known him," Strike grinned.

Suddenly, Optimus appeared in the down elevator and motioned for them to get inside. Kiara grabbed the Allspark and everyone piled into the elevator. As it descended, it went dark for a moment and then lightened up. When the elevator doors opened, they all got out and looked at the object in the middle of the ring of Autobots.

It was a pedestal made of blue-gray metal. It looked like it would store whatever energy bursts the Allspark might emit. Also, it would help to power all the machinery in the base that Ratchet and the other Autobots would need.

Optimus leaned down and placed his hand on the floor, "Kiara, if you would."

Kiara smiled and stepped onto his hand. The Autobot leader lifted her level to the pedestal. She set it into its cradle, and it unfolded to fit it. Optimus put her back onto the ground and smiled.

"All is well, for now at least," Mirage grinned.

"The Allspark is out of Decepticon hands, and Megatron is out of commission for a while," Optimus stated.

"All is well, for now at least," Mirage repeated.

The Autobots and humans all piled into the elevator to go mingle. Kiara took one last look at the Allspark, and shoved herself in next to Prowl and Blurr. As the elevator lifted, so did her spirits.

Hey guys, don't forget to check out the sequel to this:

-A Time for Reflection

And the prequel:

-Cybertron Chronicles: Darkness Rising

Thanks for reading!