"Can I ask why you interrupted my movie?"

Elita walked up to Prime and slapped across the face so hard, it hurt her hand.

"Can I ask why you just slapped me, Elita? You've never done that."

"You…bastard. Do you have any idea what you've done?"

"What are you talking about? I've done nothing wrong."

"Funny, my sister doesn't seem to see it that way. Oh wait, she can't speak for herself cause of you!"

Ratchet walked up to Sunstreaker and told him to go be with his sister. He nodded and walked away.

"Let me take a look at your hand, Elita."

Ratchet looked up at Prime with disgust. "When you have figured it out, then come back. Until then, stay out of my med bay 'til your next scheduled surgery."

Prime nodded then left.
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Sideswipe came into med bay about 3 hrs. later. He came to check on his twin brother.

Sunny was still sitting with me and Elita was also sitting with me. Even though I couldn't move or speak, I could feel them near me. Just wish I could wake up. My memory banks keep replaying the same thing in a loop. I know my mom and my adopted brothers are worried about me.

"Ratchet, any news on my sister?"

"Sorry Sideswipe. Nothing. I still can't get her to cool down. I'm afraid she's reaching melting point and soon. In the next 12-24 hrs., she will be…"

"Don't Ratchet. Please don't say it."

"I'm sorry, Sideswipe. I've done all I can. Its just a matter of time 'til…"

"Have you told Sunny and Elita?"

Ratchet nodded. Sideswipe couldn't stay there any longer. He was getting depressed.
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Between the 12 and 24 hr. period, both Sunny and Elita watched me slip away. Sunny stood on my left and my mom stood on my right. They both held my hands and watched as my optics flickered for the last time. Ratchet stood with them.

Ratchet had a cryogenic chamber ready so when Elita was ready to have my funeral, my body would be well preserved.

Elita laid her head down on me and cried. Sunny came around and rubbed her back to soothe her. She stood up and wrapped her arms around his neck and cried more. He held her and let her cry as long as she wanted. He didn't say a word the whole time.

Ratchet sent an email to Sideswipe that his sister just passed away. He couldn't understand what its like to lose family, but he did understand what it's like to lose a friend. Wolf was a dear friend. He also emailed Prowl and told him the news. Surprisingly, Prowl responded back. He sorry for Elita's loss and to let him know when the funeral will be.

Ratchet walked out of his office and told Sunstreaker to take Elita to his and Sideswipes' shared room for the rest of the day. And that she shouldn't be alone after such a tragic loss.

Sunstreaker agreed and walked her to his and Sides' shared room. Sunny felt for her. She shouldn't have lost her only daughter. He also knew who the real culprit was for Elita losing her daughter.
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Optimus was on his way to med bay for his next surgery when he saw Sunny and Elita walking together. What made him mad was that she was laying her head on Sunny's shoulder and he was holding her around her waist.

Optimus stopped them and asked why he was holding his mate. Sunny told him to go frag himself, then continued on to his shared room.
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Inside his and Sides' shared room, Sunny had Elita sit down on the sofa. Sunny sat down next to her and just gently rubbed her back to calm her.

"I can't believe he still hadn't figured out what he did. He's the reason why my adopted sister is dead."

Elita lifted her head and looked at Sunny. "His movie seemed to be more important than my daughter's death. At one time, he cared what happened. If he was in the middle of paperwork and someone came and told him that someone died in battle, he would be there to say a few words about that mech then back to his office. Now that the war is over, he doesn't seem to care."

"Well, I care. He has no idea or doesn't know what he's missing. You deserve so much more, Elita. Somone who appreciates you. Someone who.."

Sunny didn't get a chance to finish what he was saying. Elita had covered his mouth with hers and kissed him passionately. He knew it was wrong, but she instigated it, so he gave in and kissed her back just as passionately.

When they broke from the kiss, she apologized for doing it. "I shouldn't have done that. I am bonded."

"Don't be sorry, Elita. I certainly don't hold it against you. Just glad Sides wasn't here to see that. I meant what I said, though. You do deserve better."

"I agree. But since I am bonded, and no matter how mad I am at him,…"

"I get it. If you ever do leave him, you can always come to me. I will treat you with the respect you deserve. He doesn't know what that means any more."

"No, he doesn't. I'm glad you and your brother had adopted her as your sister. With her being an only child, she needed siblings. I'm glad it was you 2."

"Sides seemed really worried about her. He wouldn't leave her side even if it meant landing next to her cause he refused to get some sleep."

"Are you thinking maybe he's developed romantic feelings for her?"

"Its possible. I mean, she is gorgeous. I know where she gets it from, too."

"You are so sweet, Sunstreaker. I think you're right. I do deserve better."

"I told you that you did. When you're ready to leave him, I'll be here."

"Do I detect a hint of romantic feelings developing from you?"

"I'll admit, I am attracted to you, Elita. I shouldn't be cause you are Prime's mate. I know how protective he is of you. I don't care to die anytime soon."

"He won't kill you immediately. He'll beat you to an inch of your life. That's how protective he is. I know you and your brother had built up a reputation in the pits, but Optimus is worse when it comes to me and making sure I'm safe."

"But you can take care of yourself. Something he doesn't understand. I learned that when Wolf was out on the battlefield with us. We didn't want her to get hurt and we did everything we could to protect her from getting hit. She proved us wrong every time. Especially during training. She kicked our asses."

"She gets that from me, too. Optimus didn't like when I got involved in the fight, as well. He did everything you and your brother did."

"I remember that day. We were there when you kicked his ass. At the same time, Wolf kicked our asses."

"Optimus still hasn't learned that I can take care of myself. In fact, last year when she came to visit us, her and I went a few rounds down in the pits. She's brutal."

"We taught her how to fight like us. Never know when she could come across someone that fights the same way."

Elita smiled. "I'm glad she fights like you do. Who knew that her death was caused my her own father."

"I don't see any resemblance between her and Prime."

"That's cause she's not his biological daughter. He doesn't know and I would like to keep it that for right now."

"Of course. Can I ask who her biological father is, if you know."

"Actually, I do. Its Megatron."

"You didn't want him knowing and wanting to take full custody over her, did you?"

"No, I didn't. What I'm going to tell you doesn't leave this room, understand?"

"Of course. I'll take it to my grave."

"Thank you. When I made love to Megatron, he was so gentle. Light, feathery touches all over my body. He really enjoyed it. He took his time and we went for 2 days straight. He's even bigger than Optimus."

"I'm not saying that you should go spend your life with Megatron, but it sounds like you were more impressed with his sexual prowess than you are with Prime's."

"I am, actually. He's strong and smart. I know I shouldn't brag about him, but I can't help it."

"There's nothing wrong with that. I'll be honest with you, Elita. I find you incredibly hot right now, but I'm a gentlemech and won't dare take advantage of you."

"Its nice to know there are still gentlemechs out there in the universe. Thank you, Sunstreaker."