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Some time had passed, nearly a year. There were a few times Bee and Optimus needed to visit the other realm, but they quickly returned, much to the happiness of their bonded or soon to be bonded mates. Dreadwing had become a very successful hunter and went on missions as often as Bee allowed. Bee, on the other hand, had taken on working with Cid and Cindy. Cid was a bit skeptical at first, but when Bee proved himself, Cid was pleased to be working with the bot.
Elsewhere, Megatronus and Optimus had taken on similar roles of taking up random odd jobs to help others out, protecting those who need it and fighting and capturing entities that needed it. Optimus often worked more as Megatronus wanted to make sure Bee was okay with each mission while Optimus didn't always need to check in with anyone for permission, though he did keep Predaking and Lancex informed. For his part, Predaking worked much like Dreadwing in that he was a hunter but more like Optimus in that he didn't feel a need to get permission for each mission from anyone.
And it was finally around this time that with help from Optimus, Lancex, Predaking, and many of Lancex's friends along with Bee and his mates that Bee and his mates finally had a home of their own. Bee was glad as were both of his mates. Not that that minding sharing at first, but now they wanted more space to do what they wanted and needed to do. Lancex, Optimus, and Predaking were happy to see Bee and his mates happy. And once Lancex added the protective runes, all was for sure safe and sound.
And now that those three had their own place, Lancex found the perfect timing for his request. He had prepared a special dinner for Optimus, Predaking, and himself. Once the other two arrived at the table, Lancex got down on one knee, surprising Predaking and Optimus, though Optimus had a vague idea where this was going. "Predaking, Optimus, I have been thinking a lot about things… and I have decided that I want to spend the rest of my life with you two. Would you sparkbond with me?" Lancex asked, leaving himself vulnerable.
Predaking smiled and immediately went to kiss Lancex with a passionate kiss. Well, that was one. But Optimsu hadn't responded just yet, and Lancex was worried. Optimus smiled. "If you want an old war bot like me, I will gladly untie my spark with yours and Predaking's" Optimus answered before planting a powerful yet gentle kiss upon Lancex. Lancex blushed as he realized both had answered with a yes. Optimus assisted Lancex to stand and the three embraced. Lancex was happy, but now there was much planning to do. Optimus and predaking didn't know much about it, but they were determined to muddle through the planning with Lancex in hopes that the ceremony would be perfect for the three of them.