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Elsewhere in the underground base, other bots were happy about hearing the news that Optimus had announced. "I can't believe this" a bot named Shooter said.
"Me neither, as I would never have thought a Prime would change the old system" Hound stated.
"But Optimus doesn't seem like most recent Primes" another bot, named Posh replied. He was older and had lived through three Prime/Kings.
"Well, you would know better than us, Posh" Hound stated, respecting the older bot and his experience.
"So, how bad do you think the surface is?" Shooter asked, obviously young and having never fought in the war that just ended.
"Well, Megatron's m.o. was to totally annihilate things, so I think many areas will need to be totally rebuilt" Posh stated, having been too old to fight but knowing how the bot could be thanks to reports.
"You are right, Posh. Megatron obliterated the surface level, but now we have a chance to rebuild a free Cybertron" Hound stated, having fought in many battles of the recently ended war.
"The sooner we start, the better" Shooter enthusiastically blurted out.
Posh and Hound had to laugh. "Were we ever that young?" Posh asked, a smile on his faceplates. He was glad to see a young bot so happy.
"I don't know, but I agree with Shooter. The sooner we start rebuilding, the sooner all will be able to live free" Hound stated. Shooter blushed a bit but was glad that they had not made fun of him. All hoped that Cybertron would be able to be restored
Elsewhere, having made his way home, Mirage tried to watch his little ones on his own. He didn't want to be a bother to any of his minibot friends, including Bee and Jumper. Mirage knew it was hard work with having so many, but Mirage was glad of two things – one, none of his sparklings would be betrothed to anyone, and two, for the foreseeable future, none would have to fight in an awful war. Mirage was happy that things had taken a turn for the better.
Meanwhile, having taken some time of their own and not realizing Mirage had "wiggled" away from the watchful optics of the other mini cons, Bee and Jumper enjoyed time with their family. So far it was just Bee, Jumper, and their three precious femmes who were continuing to thrive as they grew. Jumper smiled, happy to have them. Bee sighed a bit. He loved his mate and his little ones, but he felt like he wanted more. "What's on your mind, love?" Jumper asked, noticing his mate's face plate appeared sad.
Bee looked down at first before sighing. Jumper knew how to read the yellow minibot too well. "I love you, my dear, and I love our precious little ones. But my spark seems to call for more little ones to love, now that the war is over" bee replied.
Jumper just smiled. "That is probably just Primus wanting to increase the population as he lost so many in the infernal war" Jumper replied.
"Are you upset that I want more sparklings?" Bee asked, worried.
"No, my love. Once we have a chance, we will try for more" Jumper said. Bee just held his mate, happy that they would be able to try again. It truly was a new beginning for everyone.