"I came for 3 reasons. 1) I wanna apologize for what I did, sis. I should have not gotten mad at you. I'm very sorry. 2) Charley's yours if you want her, Throttle. And 3) Is there room for one more on the ship, Carbine?", Vinnie asked.
"Apology not accepted. I want nothing to do with you or the Van Wham name ever again", I said.
"Then you don't care that mom and dad are still alive? Harley has been taking care of them in an underground base that no one knew of", said Vinnie.
"Your father wanted you to have a better life away from the war and the destruction, Wolf", Charley said, pulling up.
"Don't give me that crap, Charley. My dad didn't want me at all", I said.
"All parents want their children", Modo said.
"Not mine. They didn't want me. That's why they got rid of me", I said.
Throttle walked up to me. He grabbed my head with both hands. "I know you can't see me, babe. But I want you to know that we will talk about this when I get back. Ok?", Throttle said.
"Yeah, ok. I love you, Throttle", I said.
"I love you too, Wolf", said Throttle. Then he kissed me.
Then he addressed Modo. "Take care of her 'til I get back, Modo", Throttle said.
"Don't worry, I will, bro. Have a safe trip. Say hi to Tredz and Silverdawn for me", Modo said.
"I will, Big Fella", said Throttle.
"Time to go, Throttle. We'll take my bike", Carbine said.
"What about mine? I can't leave her here", Throttle said.
"After I get my new body, I'll give your bike a good wash, wax and shine", I said.
"Thanks babe. I feel better knowing that she's in good hands with you", said Throttle.
Then he looked back at Carbine. "Alright, let's go, Carbine."
Several hours after they left, I asked Modo to leave me outside alone. "Just let me know when you're ready to come back in", Modo said.
"I will. Right now, I just need some time to say good bye to Sideswipe", I said.
"It seems there's another one here, as well", said Modo.
"Who's name is on it?", I asked.
"It has some strange symbols on the headstone", Modo said, as he set me between the 2 headstones.
I ran my hand across the new one. I immediately recognized the name. I wasn't happy, either. Modo could tell that I wasn't happy. In fact, I was royally pissed.
"Is everything ok out here?", Prowl asked.
"Prowl, why wasn't I told that Sunny was dead? Why'd I find out this way?", I replied.
"That's something you'll have to ask Prime about in the morning. Right now, Ratchet and Wheeljack need you in med bay", said Prowl.
3 days later, Carbine's ship landed on Mars. Throttle's parents were waiting on the launch pad. They waited for the ramp to come down before running to the door.
Shortly after it was down, Silverdawn, Throttle's mother, went running to her first born son to hug him.
Throttle couldn't even get a foot out the door before his mother hugged him.
His father, Tredz, walked up to them. "Let the boy breathe, honey", Tredz said.
"Thanks dad. It's good to see you and mom again. I wish this was on happier terms, though", Throttle said.
"I do too, son. How are those 2 friends of yours?", asked Tredz.
"Vincent came back with us. Modo stayed behind to take care of my girl 'til I return to Earth", said Throttle.
"So, you and Carbine aren't together any more?", Silverdawn asked.
"No, mom. Carbine and I are strictly friends now", Throttle said.
"I'm taking Vinnie to Stoker to have him debriefed. I'll be back later tonight to take you back to Earth, Throttle", said Carbine, walking down the ramp. Vinnie was right behind her.
"Thanks Carbine and thank you for understanding", said Throttle.
"I'm always an understanding mouse, Throttle. I'm glad you're happy", Carbine said.
After they left, Tredz asked his son who the lucky girl was. "She's Vinnie's sister. Her name is Wolf Van Wham. Dad, she's gorgeous. In fact, we're engaged. Come back to Earth with me. Both of you. I want you to meet her", said Throttle.
Back on Earth, I had gotten my new flesh, fur and blood body. Modo whistled at how I looked. "WOW! I have to say ma'am, you look absolutely stunning", Modo said.
I looked in a mirror. "You're right, Modo. I do look stunning. I hope Throttle likes my new body", I said.
"I'm sure he will, sweetie. I also want to apologize for what I said", Charley said, walking into med bay.
"Apology accepted, Charley. I shouldn't have been so rude to you. You raised me from the age of 10. This isn't how I should repay you for all you've done for me. I'm sorry, Charley", I said.
"You're forgiven, sweetie", said Charley.
Some of the Autobots walked in shortly after I got dressed. I was about to give Throttle's bike a good wash, wax and shine when Jazz asked who the hot mouse babe was.
"Jazz!", I exclaimed. He was shocked when he heard my voice.
"W…Wolf?", Jazz said in shock.
"Yeah, it's me, J-man. What do you think?", I asked.
"Oh baby! You are hot, babe", said Jazz.
"You can say that again, man. My girl is smokin' hot", Throttle said, walking into med bay with his parents on tow.
"You weren't kidding, son. She is gorgeous", Tredz said.
"Why thank you, sir", I said.
"Please, call me Tredz. This is my wife, Silverdawn", said Tredz, gesturing to Silverdawn.
"It's nice to meet you both. My condolences on your son, Torque", I said.
"Thank you, sweetie. Throttle was all upset at the funeral", Silverdawn said.
"I could imagine", I said. Then I walked over to Throttle and took his field specs off his face.
I noticed the sad look in his eyes. "You're still hurting and I understand, babe. I know what it's like to lose someone close. Let me show you", I said, taking his hand. I took him outside to where both my brothers were buried.
"See these names? These 2 were my brothers. Sideswipe here, died due to an ambush by the Decepticons. Sunstreaker died due to his spark feeling empty. That's how it is when a twin dies. When one dies, the other eventually follows. And when Sunny couldn't "feel" me in his spark, he shut out and shut down. Didn't want anyone around. And I'm hoping that's how he died. If I find out differently, I'm going to bust some heads", I said, getting mad.
Throttle turned me toward him so I was face to face with him. I couldn't look at him, I was so mad. He lifted my head up so I would have to look at him.
Before Throttle could say anything, someone walked outside. I could tell by the sounds of the footsteps that it was Prime. I wasn't happy to see him. "What do you want, Optimus?", I asked. He could tell I was pissed.
Throttle pulled out his weapon and aimed it at Prime. "Easy tiger. I'll deal with him. Go be with your parents and Modo. I'll be there shortly", I said.
"You'll be fine here with him?", asked Throttle.
"I've been living with them since I was 18. I can handle Prime", I said.
"I still don't feel right leaving you here with him", Throttle said.
"Do you trust me, Throttle? Really trust me?", I asked.
"Of course I do, babe. I don't trust him", said Throttle, pointing to Prime.
I forced his arm down to his side. "Please Throttle. Go in. I'll be ready to go after I talk with Prime. Ok", I said.
He sighed and holstered his weapon. "Ok, babe. I'll be back in an hour. Be ready to go back to Chicago when we come out", Throttle said.
"I will. I love you, Throttle. I love you more than life itself", I said, as I hugged and kissed him. He walked inside with a smile on his face.
After Throttle was out of sight, I asked Prime what he wanted. He sat down next to me and leaned against the rocks.
"I'm asking this on a personal level, Wolf. Some years ago you stated that you didn't want to be considered my daughter any more after I told you that you are my biological daughter. May I ask why?", Prime asked.
"Yeah, I've been thinking about that for a long time. I said it cause I was still in shock with the whole "Wolf, I'm your biological father" bit. My only concern is what do we tell the boys?", I asked.
"We won't tell them. No one else will know except your fiancé, his parents and Modo. The mouse not our son", said Optimus.
"I knew you meant the Big Fella. When I do call, I'll call ya on the comm. link so the boys don't hear", I said.
"Good idea. As for Sunstreaker, cause I know you're going to ask me. It was suicide by fellow Autobot. He was so out of control, I had no choice but have him shot and killed. Ratchet killed him as he entered med bay. He didn't have the spark to tell you. I'm very sorry", Prime said.
"Oh goody. I get to bust Ratchet's head open", I said, heading inside. Prime stopped me.
"Just cause you're my 2IC and my daughter, doesn't mean I'm going to allow you to do something stupid. I didn't think you would go after him. I'm the one who ordered his death, not Ratchet", said Optimus.
I sighed. "You're right, dad. If I had gotten the chance to say good-bye to Sunny, then he'd still be alive and…", I said, trailing off.
I saw Throttle standing in the entryway of the base. "Babe, what's wrong?", I asked.
"It's Modo. He got a call from Carbine concerning Rimfire", Throttle said.
"Something tells me it's not good", I said.
"You're right, it's not. Both Modo and I have been called back to Mars indefinitely. I also found out that my parents have been relocated here on Earth indefinitely", said Throttle.
"What about me? She not want me to come home to Mars any more?", I asked.
"Looks that way. I'm so sorry, babe", Throttle said.
"Why that ass-kissing, boot-licking bitch! She can take those orders and shove them so far up her ass she can chew on them. You, Modo and your parents are part of the Autobot team. You all became part of the team through me. Therefore, you're under the command of either Prime or myself. Right dad?", I said.
"That would be correct, Wolf. This Carbine has no authority over you, Modo. Nor your parents", Prime said.
"Go call her and let her know that you and Modo no longer answer to her", I said.
An hour later, Throttle, Modo and Charley all rode out of the base. Tredz rode with Modo and Silverdawn rode with Charley. I rode with my hunky, fiancé, Throttle. We were all on our way back to Chicago.
"That could have gone better. She was pissed when I told her that we take orders from the Autobots now. Well, at least Modo got his nephew's body released to him and sent to Earth. Stoker is bringing his body. He's also bringing a message to you, gorgeous", said Throttle.
"That's her problem and I don't want anything from him. Just like I don't want anything from Vince or his parents. I'm not a Van Wham. I am a Prime like my father, Optimus Prime. He is my biological father. Vincent and Serena Van Wham adopted me when I was a baby", I said.
"So, what happens if I break your heart? I'm not going to, but if I did, what happens?", Throttle asked.
"I hurt you bad enough that you'd wished I'd killed you. And my dad wouldn't even know about it. So, don't cheat on me or anything else that would break my heart", I said.
"Yes ma'am. There's no intentions up here", said Throttle, tapping his helmet. "Or here", he continued, placing his hand over his heart.
"Good. Cause I don't wanna hurt you, Throttle. Neither your parents nor Modo or Charley for the matter, would ever forgive me", I said, holding him tighter. He wrapped his tail around my waist to make sure I didn't fall off when he gunned it down the road.
He took the next turn off that headed for Vegas. I leaned closer to him and asked, "Why we heading for Vegas, my tan-furred Adonis?"
"You'll see", Throttle said. He wouldn't tell me any more than that.
We arrived at one of those 24-hr. wedding chapels. "You don't wanna wait, do you?", I said.
"Nope. I'm not taking the chance of something happening to you or me, so I wanna take care of this before we head back to Chicago", said Throttle, getting off his bike.
He helped me off next. We both took our helmets off, laid them on the bike and headed inside the chapel.
2 hrs. later, we were married. "Shall we go home to Chicago now, Mrs. Darkstar?", Throttle asked, holding my hand so I could get on his bike.
"Let me call my dad and tell him the good news. You better call your parents and tell them, as well", I said.
"Good idea. You've made me a happy mouse, you know that, beautiful", said Throttle.
"Know what would make this even better?", I said.
"What?", Throttle asked.
"Taking Limburger back to Mars and tried for his crimes", I said.
"That would be perfect. You can do the honors of taking him down", said Throttle.
"Really? You mean it? You don't think Modo will get mad, do you?", I asked.
"Of course I mean it and I don't think Modo will get mad as long as he gets his hands on Karbunkle for taking his right arm", Throttle said.
"Then Karbunkle is all his. Man, I can't wait to get my hands on that slimy cheese ball of a Plutarkian stink fish", I said.
"I knew there was reason why I fell in love with you, sexy. We're going to have to remodel the scoreboard some when we get back. It's not a bachelor pad any more. Especially, since I have the hottest girl this side of Mars", said Throttle, pulling off the side of the highway.
We got off the bike and stretched our backs and legs. "How can you ride for so long and not have a sore back or legs?", I asked.
"We've been doing this for a long time. We're use to it. But I know you're not, that's why I stopped. We have to find the next gas station. Tanks getting low. Gas tank and my stomach", Throttle said.
"Why didn't we fill up before we left Vegas?", I asked.
"I didn't think about it at the time", said Throttle.
"It's cool. I've been thinking", I said.
"Yeah? What about?", Throttle asked.
"Vinnie", I said.
"What?!", yelled Throttle.
"Please don't get mad, Throttle. Despite what he did to me, he's still part of the team. Things haven't been the same since he left. It's been to quiet at the scoreboard and at the garage. You know you miss his craziness", I said.