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Optimus POV

After the Prime dismissed the Holoform, he gave himself a chance to think over everything he had done. Rosalyn and her twin, Emilia, seemed trustworthy for Desirée and the Sparklings. Abby and Blossom seemed to enjoy living there as well.

Saoirse exclaimed her enjoyment, living in Rosalyn's residence.

Optimus felt a pang of loneliness in his Spark. He was accustomed to Desirée and the Sparklings living in the cabin of the Peterbilt. It had been that way for the first couple years of their evasion of Cemetery Wind. But he knew they were safe; that was all he needed to know.

She trusts them, he thought, his processors going over what Emilia and Rosalyn had told him about themselves. He didn't find them to be shady or strange. They didn't seem to be acting strangely. If she can trust them, I'll try to, as well.

The next morning, the Prime awoke to something in the distance. It was a sound; pretty far off, but close enough to be heard coming. He wasn't sure if Bumblebee or Sideswipe heard the oncoming, unknown thing. He focused on the object approaching, readying himself to transform if he needed to.

As the object got closer, he realized it was steadily coming to a stop the closer it got to them. His processors tried to figure out who it was; once it was close enough, he realized it was an Autobot.

Ratchet.

The medical Autobot came to a stop before the three before him. He didn't transform, he didn't activate the Holoform, he just opened the ComLink.

"It's nice to see you again, Optimus," he said in his usual gruff-y voice. He sounded exhausted. "I was hoping more would have made it."

"There were some casualties," the Prime responded, "but I'm just happy you're alive and well, old friend."

After a moment of silence, Ratchet continued speaking: "Where's Desirée and the others?"

"Staying at another human's residence." Optimus knew Ratchet would find it strange that he'd just let his Sparkmate and two Sparklings live in a stranger's house. But Ratchet came a little later; certainly he'd understand an explanation...after Ratchet rested, of course.

"Another human? You're letting her and the Sparklings stay with another human?"

"They're human femmes," Optimus replied. "I've met them, Ratchet. They're trustworthy humans. I know they'll take care of my family."

"I take it the other humans and Sparklings are living there now, too, aren't they?" Ratchet's voice laced with disbelief. He was trusting complete strangers to care for his family! His only Sparkmate and Sparklings. Bee and Sideswipe trusted the "human femmes", too?

"Yes."

"I don't understand how you can trust these 'human femmes' so easily, Optimus," the medical officer exclaimed. "What if they do something? They could harm the others, maybe even kill them."

"Desirée would have left if she didn't trust them," Optimus said. His voice sounded curt.

Before the argument could continue, Optimus told the medical Hummer to go into recharge. For once, Ratchet didn't argue.

Optimus spoke to Bumblebee and Sideswipe for a little bit while Ratchet was in recharge. Eventually, they activated their Holoforms and went to visit their families. The Prime decided to stay with Ratchet; and he wanted to know if any other Autobots would arrive.

It had been a while since he had seen the other Autobots. He not only wanted to know if they were alive, but he wanted to be able to enjoy their presence for as long as he could. Primus only knew when Cemetery Wind would be given access to Mexico to continue their hunt.

How long will the human government up there take to grant them access? the Prime thought. Will it be quick, considering the circumstances? Optimus prayed that it took the American government a long time to give Cemetery Wind any access to Mexico. He didn't want that for his family.

Soon, Ratchet awoke. He spoke to Optimus via the ComLink before deciding to check out the residence Desirée and the others were living in.

Optimus was on his own.

Activating the Holoform, Optimus leaned against the side of the Peterbilt. In his true form, he was feeling the stiffness and discomfort of not having transformed in so long. It was unpleasant.

He considered transforming, but he wondered how many humans of Mexico City would see him and recognize him! He wasn't willing to take that risk.

Looking up at the sun, the clear sky, there was another reason the Prime chose to stay on earth. While he had a family and friends whom he held dear, earth was a relatively beautiful planet. Unlike Cybertron, where everything was metal and only a variation of different grays, earth had all kinds of colors.

And everything was alive and connected.

The trees, the animals, the oceans and rivers, the dirt and sand! Somehow, everything had a unique connection and made earth beautiful. Noises from the insects and animals; the peaceful silences, sometimes; the fresh air, mixed with the fragrances of nature.

Humanity lived on such a beautiful planet, yet they destroyed it to fill their own needs and pleasures. It rattled Optimus's Spark in anger and confusion on how selfish humans could be.

We were no different, he thought miserably.

Centuries of war over power led to Cybertron, their only home, to be destroyed as a result. While the Autobots fought the Decepticons so they wouldn't have power, they still contributed to their planet's downfall.

When he and the other Autobots arrived on earth in search of the All Spark, the Prime swore he'd not lay a finger on the humans in violence. He was Prime, for one, and he just downright hated violence.

War required a lot of violence, sometimes. There would be violence all around Optimus, whether he wanted it or not.

Closing his eyes, the Prime allowed himself to enjoy the sunlight.

I made a promise to never harm humans, he thought carefully, a frown settling on his pursed lips. Did I make the right choice?

QUICKY A/N:

I HOPE THESE UPDATES HAVE BEEN ENJOYABLE! IF THIS UPDATE WAS BORING, I APOLOGIZE. I TRIED TO SHOW WHAT GOES ON WITH OPTIMUS PRIME.

NOTHING IN THE TRANSFORMERS MOVIEVERSE IS MINE (THE FOUR OC'S AREN'T MINE EITHER). I ONLY OWN MY CHARACTERS AND FILLERS.

I'M SORRY IF THIS UPDATE AND/OR THE PREVIOUS ONE WAS SLOPPY. I FINALLY FINISHED MY HOMEWORK AND TURNED IT IN TODAY! AFTER STAYING UP TILL ONE IN THE MORNING FINISHING IT UP...

ONE THING I LEARNED, NEVER PROCRASTINATE ON IMPORTANT SCHOOL WORK. I'M JUST EXCITED WINTER/CHRISTMAS BREAK IS COMING UP!

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