Chapter 2: Rejoicing

Within the darkness of the base we spot our two main characters. Arcee, who is a mighty fighter for her robotic species and, Jack, who is a mere adult human male. While still hugging her human companion, Arcee begins to speak softly and says "It sure has a been a long while since I have returned to Hanger E!" Jack breaks away and responds "Yep, it sure feels empty without any Autobots roaming around"

The war had been over for four years, and yet Earth still feels like a place that should always be protected from evil doers. Having Arcee with him by his side, he felt as if nothing could harm him because he knew she would be there as she always had. Ever since she protected him from the vehicons that were after her, back in Jasper. Arcee has always had that protecting instinct instilled in her Spark.

She begins by saying "Well, now you have access to the space bridge so that any old Autobot can come in a jiffy" Looking at her deep blue optics he responds "That is so true, but won't you miss your comrades back at Cybertron?" She then stands up and looks down at him and says "Sure, I have always wanted to see my planet be reborn like a phoenix, but Earth has become that home away from home for me"

At that, Jack begins to smile at her and reaches for her large metallic hand and says "Thank you for being here with me, it means a lot ever since the others decided to do their own things after the war" She grasps his small human hand and smiles at him. He responds by walking over to his desk and looks at all the paper work he has to read. She looks at the reports and asks "Wow, why do you still have to monitor what happens around the globe?" He looks at her and says "Well, when it comes to protecting Earth, I have learned that you can never let your guard down" Arcee has an intrigued looked on her face "So this entails you to research Energon spikes and other Cybertronian artifacts?"

While grasping some papers he responds "Yep, even though Megatron and Starscream are no longer threats, we still have cause for concern." Then he turns around and looks at Arcee and says "There will always be a looming threat of some rogue Decepticon as long as they exist somewhere in the universe" Nodding in agreement, Arcee goes down on one knee and stares at Jack.

"At least for now, both of our planets feel safe and sound, wouldn't you say so?" She says in a soft voice. Jack looks up and stares into her beautiful blue eyes and responds by saying "You're right about that, I guess ever since I was introduced to the Autobot base, I feel like the Decepticons are out to get me" With a concerned look she scans the empty makeshift Autobot base, and then returns her gaze to him. "As far as I can see, it is only us two and as far as we know there aren't any Decepticons around either" She says with a smile.

After knowing her for more than four years, Jack finally feels the need to tell her how he feels about her, as more than just friends. But who could blame him? After surviving countless attacks by the Decepticons, narrowly avoiding death and becoming closer than ever. Jack had felt his heart ache once more, now that the one person that meant the world to him was only feet away from him. The interesting thing about it all, is that she too felt the same way for him. I guess you could say he was a real catch, because prior to him she had never really experienced what a Human companion felt like.

She knew deep down that Jack was the Sparkmate for her because they connected on more than the superficial level based on looks. They connected on the level of lovers that had been through hell and back just to stay at each other's side. While thinking about what she means to him he tells her abruptly "I know we have been through a lot fighting Decepticons, and keeping our base under wraps for the longest time, but now I feel the need to tell you something important" Not sure what he meant by this, Arcee stood up with her towering figure and just continued to stare at him. Looking at her, he says "I know we have been partners for some time now and that you mean a lot to me as much as I mean a lot to you" "But I just wanted to let you know that we have been through so much, and that being with you is all I want" In agreement, Arcee continues to stare at her human companion.

"Yes, Jack you mean a lot to me as well and you have been my human partner for some time now" She responds with happiness on her face. Jack now comes closer and holds both of her large metallic hands and says "Arcee, you have been there for me as I have been there for you, I hope that you have these mutual feelings as well" "What I really wanted to say is that I love you, Arcee" With a happy face, she grasps his small hands and says "I love you too, Jack, I have since the war ended. I thought I would lose you like my past partners" With her optics closed, she lets go of his hands and begins to hug Jack as gently as she can without harming him with her immense size.

As they stood there hugging, Jack looks out the window and still notices that the moon's position is getting low. He abruptly says "We've been talking for so long that I have forgotten to sleep" With a concerned look, she frowns and says "I too, have forgotten the Human custom of sleeping"

He looks at her and says "That's okay, Arcee maybe you could join me so we can rise and shine for the next day" With a smile she nods in agreement, and Jack takes her to his room while holding her hand. The room itself, is located at the back of Hanger E and has dungeon sized doors, which could accommodate Arcee's tall figure with ease. Within the room, contains one small mattress that is just large enough for Jack to lay in. With some laughter Jack says "Yeah, I know this room isn't that glorious but it still serves its purpose!"

With some more humor Arcee says "Human beds sure are not large enough for the both of us to sleep in!" Jack responds by saying "You are right especially since there isn't enough blanket for the two of us as well" Suddenly Arcee moves away from Jack and begins to lay down on her back and looks at him and speaks "That may be true, but the Energon that runs through my veins and my Spark will keep you warm throughout the night" And to that, Jack finally feels that Arcee is more than just a robotic partner, but a Sparkmate that can care for him through thick and thin.

Jack finally lays on the ground right next to Arcee and she begins to curl up so that he is next to her body. Her warmth and hum from her Spark keep Jack warm in the cold hanger. With that Jack softly tells her "Goodnight, Arcee, tomorrow is another day that will be filled with adventures" As she responds "I am sure it will be, now get some rest and drift off to sleep my handsome man" With a smile, he says "Thank you, my beautiful Autobot girlfriend" Finally, Jack closes his eyes as the last thing he sees is, Arcee looking at him as she cradles him gently while keeping him warm.

To be continued…

(And that wraps up chapter 2. I know this chapter would seem like a lemon chapter but that's for a later chapter.) (I know I may have gone a little out of character, I am trying my best not to do it) (I am also trying my best to improve my writing skills and will hopefully write a chapter every week)