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Seeing that all seemed well for now, Optimus arrived at his private quarters. Upon entering, he smiled, as the sight before him warmed his spark – there in the berth Predaking was snuggling and cuddling with Lancex, who also appeared to be snuggling back into Predaking. Well, at least Optimus had thought all was well but upon seeing Predaking look back at the Prime, Optimjs realized he still had one more thing to do. He had to do something with his team and the four cons who had surrendered. Optimus explained to Predaking and then stated that the Prime would return once that was addressed. Predaking nodded and allowed Optimus to take care of things. And so as the dragon bot snuggled with Lancex, Optimus headed out.

Wanting to return to his room as soon as possible though not looking like he was in a rush, Optimus headed to the meeting room. He found all the bots that he wanted and needed there to make his announcement. He informed the four ex cons that due to what had occurred, they would be taken as mates by two of the Autobots. The four nodded, not sure who would go with who, though Megatronus nodded with confusion written on his face. "I claim Dreadwing and Megatronus" Bee stated, much to many bots' shock. Optimus had a questioning look but nodded when Bee didn't back down. Bee then left with his mates to be.

Then, Smokescreen stepped up. "I want the other two" he stated boldly. The two former cons looked stunned. Optimus smiled and nodded. Smokescreen shot a knowing look at both wreckers and the medic before he left with his two mates to be. Having missed the look Smokescreen gave, Optimus merely dismissed the rest of the bots and headed back to his quarters. His systems were demanding rest yet time with the other bots his spark seemed to long for.

As he headed back towards his own private quarters, he thought back to all the times he refused to take a mate, especially during the height of the war. He didn't want to get close to another bot just to lose them in the fighting. But now, that was no longer an issue. The war was over and Megatron was effectively gone. Optimus could only hope that the other two wanted him to be their mate as much as he wanted them or he wasn't sure what he would do. He headed back, hoping that they were ready for him.