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Chapter 11: Mates

Finally.

A quiet day.

Elita stood at the computer, checking over some files as she glanced around with a smile.

Star Saber was not at base today, well at least his attention and holoform weren't; he went out with his children to a skating rink.

Hound, Marissa, Kup, Ayal, and Dante were all at the human's house binge-watching some television series they all liked.

Moonracer and Velocity decided to go out for a long drive just to get out of the base.

From where she stood, she could see Titi, Nautica, and Silk all sitting around watching a movie together. It seemed to be coming to an end however.

Ding.

With a smile, Elita picked up a datapad, looking down at the notification. Her spark fluttering for a moment.

Stepping over to an area away from the others, she activated it.

A face appeared on the screen: A blue helm with silver plating on the face.

Familiar.

Comforting.

"Orion, how are you doing? It's been a while."

"I am well, Ariel. And how are you?"

"Just fine. We've had a bit of excitement here lately, but everything is alright."

Her mate's expression darkened a little at those words. "What kind of excitement?"

"We rescued a youngling from some Decepticons known as Team Stream. She's from Eukaris, and they want her because she has the ability to see into the future."

"Oh." He paused, his optics full of curiosity and worry. "Is she alright?"

"She is now." Elita smiled, fully understanding what the next question would be. The same one he always asked. "Everyone else is fine too. Marissa is doing great, as are Kup, Hound, and Saber."

"Good."

"Elita?" Silk came over; the movie must have ended. "Who are you talking to?"

The older femme motioned her over. "My mate." Turning the datapad, the youngling saw the face. "This is Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots."

Silk gasped before bowing her head slightly. "Hello, sir."

"And you must be the youngling I was told about. What is your name, little one?"

"Silk Spinner."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Silk Spinner." Optimus nodded to her. "I was told about what happened to you. How are you doing?"

"I'm doing much better now. Elita and everyone here take very good care of me."

"That's good. And how do you like Earth?"

The youngling smiled. "I love it. The forests remind me of home, but I can't really go outside much without my holoform since I transform into a giant spider, and those don't just walk around here."

"Elita did say you were from Eukaris."

"Yes, I am."

"If you would like to return home eventually, let us know and the next time a ship is in that area, they can come get you and take you home."

"Really?"

"Yes." Optimus nodded. "Also, we have connections to Eukaris. If you would like I could have a message sent there, letting your people know you are alright."

"You could!" The youngling gasped. "That's wonderful! I'm sure Blackarachnia is worried sick."

"Then I will have that done for you."

"Thank you so much."

Silk giggled at the thought of going home, but her spark sank a moment later. If she went home, she'd miss all the new friends she had here too. And while other bots might be able to visit her one day, the humans probably couldn't.

She'd miss them.

"Silk," Moonracer called, "want to watch another movie?"

"Sure." The youngling bowed her head again to the Autobot leader. "Thank you again, Optimus sir."

"It is no trouble at all, Silk Spinner."

Elita watched the youngling scamper back to the others as she turned the datapad back to her. "She's a sweet youngling and didn't deserve what the Decepticons put her through."

"I'm glad all of you were there to help her."

"As am I." The femme smirked. "Aren't you glad I decided to come here?"

"I am, though I do miss you being at my side."

"One day. One day, we will never be apart… Though we will have to choose where we will live. Earth or Cybertron."

Optimus chuckled slightly. "I guess we both fell in love with that little planet."

"It's hard not to."

As they continued to talk, Elita couldn't help but think back… back to why she came here in the first place.

Optimus stood on the front lines, staring down the enemy.

His very presence roused the troops.

He'd returned! After many long cycles of chasing Megatron across the stars, chasing him to a small planet where many battles took place, he'd returned to Cybertron.

To the front lines of the war.

When Megatron decided to leave the little planet called Earth, Optimus followed him.

But he did not just come back to his home, but to his mate as well.

Elita thanked Primus for every moment he stood with her. She'd missed him those long cycles.

But…

He came back changed.

She would catch him staring up at the stars, a faraway look in his optics. When he though no one was looking, he would look through datapads of images taken from his time on Earth. He'd message the Autobots that remained behind often.

One of those mornings, when she found him staring up at the sky, Elita grabbed his hand. "You miss Earth, don't you? I can tell."

"I never was good at hiding things from you." He sighed. "I spent many cycles there, and it genuinely feels like a second home to me. And more than that, I worry about it and its people. If the Decepticons were not aware of it, I would be fine, but they have much information on that planet, its people, and knowledge that it is a special place to many Autobots, not just myself."

"You're worried it will be attacked."

"And I don't know if Hound, Star Saber, and Kup would be able to hold off a full advance on their own. They are all strong, and the humans would certainly help them, but if Megatron sent a large force there, I do not know if they could handle it on their own."

Elita leaned against his shoulder, looking up at the stars. "Well, you did say it was rich with energon, so it could be considered a strategic location. Why not send a team there to watch over it. We can just say it's to guard the energon mines there."

Nodding slowly, he continued to stare upwards. No doubt, going through his mind about who to send to this place that meant so much to him and many others.

"I could lead the team."

Optimus froze before slowly turning to her. "You?"

"Orion, my dear." She giggled. "If this place means that much to you, it would be my pleasure to keep an eye on it until the war is over. And anyways, I'm excited to see all those things you've talked about and meet the people you've spoken of."

"But-"

"I know, we haven't had much time together since you got back, but if it will help clear your mind of worry, then I will gladly go to make sure that you have peace of mind."

"Are you sure?"

"I am, Orion."

On Cybertron

"Why do you want me to contact her?" The red femme sighed. "I barely know her."

"You have the best relationship with those on Eukaris." Optimus sighed. "Blackarachnia needs to know that a youngling named Silk Spinner is safe."

"Who's this Silk Spinner kid?" Asked a yellow mech.

"A youngling who was abducted by Decepticons from Eukaris. However, she has been rescued by Elita and her team."

A blue and white mech jumped up at this. "On Earth! How is the gang there anyway?"

"They are all doing well." Optimus nodded.

"Jazz," the yellow mech smiled, "when this is over, we need to make a trip back to Earth."

"No kidding, Bee." Jazz grinned. "I want to see how M is doing."

Optimus looked at them. "Elita says Marissa is doing well."

"Good." Bumblebee nodded. "I hope she's giving those Cons a run for their money!"

"Oh yeah!"

As the mechs continued to talk about old memories, the red femme walked to another room before heading toward a console, activating a video call.

…

…

A femme's face appeared, covered with black and gold plating.

"Windblade," Blackarachnia sighed, "what do I owe the pleasure?"

"I have a message for you."

"And here I thought this was a social call between friends."

"It's about a youngling named Silk Spinner."

Blackarachnia froze. "How… do you know that name?"

"Elita One apparently rescued her from some Decepticons. I'm supposed to tell you that she is safe."

"Thank Primus." The Fateweaver leader sighed. "That's good to hear. We were worried about her."

"Well, she's safe."

"Thank you for letting me know, Windblade."

"No trouble at all."

The call ended sharply.

And on Eukaris, Blackarachnia let out a long sigh of relief.

Constant visions of Silk in agony had wracked her mind ever since she disappeared.

Thank Primus…

Thank Primus she was safe.

VAs:

Optimus Prime- Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime, Eeyore, Monterey Jack, Great Thaedus)

Windblade- Alicyn Packard (Windblade, Jibanya, Carla Jaeger, Hinaichi, Roze)

Bumblebee- Joe Zieja (Bumblebee, Claude von Riegan, Rider of Red/Achilles, Terry)

Jazz- Phil LaMarr (Jazz, Samurai Jack, Green Lantern/John Stewart, Static/Virgil Hawkins)