Here it is. The chapter you've all been waiting for! I won't make these notes long because of how much this chapter was requested. The main ideas were Esperanza Hype the Vamp Queen and 3luv4eva's. Lots of credit goes to them! I love you two!

Disclaimer shizzle...blah blah blah...Transformers Prime isn't mine, it's Hasbro's...I think we all know that by now…

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Jack and Raf left with Bumblebee after Arts and Crafts day, feeling somewhat worn out by the scale of the competition. Miko sure knew how to make a seemingly fun and happy thing, and turn it into something you never wanted to do again.

So that left Miko, Optimus, Bulkhead, Arcee, and Ratchet still at base. It was nearing 10:00pm, and Miko still hadn't left. The bots had called her host parents and told them that she was sleeping over at a friend's house. Thankfully, they bought it with minimal questions.

Arcee had questioned why Miko was staying so late, she told her that her and Bulkhead were going to have some fun. Arcee simply eyed her suspiciously, but shrugged it off and went into her quarters for the night. The femme really had no idea what the real motive was…

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"Yo! Prime! Can you hang these streamers from the ceiling?"

The second Optimus, Miko, and Bulkhead heard Arcee's door close, Miko ran to the kid's platform and removed the tarp that was covering different party decorations, cake included. The decorations were mostly black, blue, and pink, because according to Miko, were Arcee's favourite colours. And no matter how many times Bulkhead told Miko that the bot's favourite colours had little to do with their armour colours, Miko simply argued,

"If she chose these colours for her armour, she would like them, right?"

Bulkhead gave up after the fifth time she asked it.

That brings us to the mighty Optimus Prime dangling from the ceiling with one arm, and with the other weaving streamers through the slots and openings in the steel bars of the base. It wasn't the most comfortable position. Despite having Miko laughing at him, and despite the fact that if he falls, he'll surely hurt himself, Optimus knew that this was all for the love of his life.

He finished weaving the cobalt blue streamers and jumped down from the ceiling with a heavy but light thud. Optimus was slightly concerned that the landing might have awoken Arcee. Thank primus for the fact that she was a deep sleeper.

Optimus looked around the room and had to take a double-take.

The main console was draped in elegant twisted streamers, the black and pink colours dancing perfectly in unison. Most of the hand rails had blue and pink balloons tied to every other small gap. The edges around a smaller platform that ran across from the staircase to the main console was also draped in black and pink streamers. Along with the streamers on the ceiling, a big banner with the words "Happy Sparkday Arcee!" hung with fishing wire. All in all, the room looked spectacular.

"It is amazing Miko. Thank you for helping me with the preparations for Arcee's spark-I mean, birthday," Optimus, well, thanked. He tried to make the words sound more of earthly origin for the exchange student.

"Are you kidding boss? I really want to see the look on Arcee's face when she sees all of this! I'll have my camera ready! What time did you want us humans here, again?"

"8:00am please. Arcee normally wakes up about an hour after that. Trust me, I would know."

"Ooooo! And how exactly would you kn-" Miko was silenced by Optimus' large finger over her mouth.

"Those details are private. There are simply things you cannot know, Miko."

XXX

And just like the Prime had said, the humans and bots alike had set their alarms for 7:45 to be up and at the main room by 8:00 sharp. Bulkhead and Bumblebee pulled into the base carrying Miko, Jack, Raf...and June Darby?

Optimus stepped forward when the woman stepped out of the car. He opened his mouth to speak but June was quicker.

"You're wondering why I'm here, right?" Optimus nodded slowly.

"Well, since I helped buy the gift that us humans are giving Arcee, and, I might add, she is my son's motorcycle/guardian, so doesn't that make her like family? That's why I'm here. Plus, the more the merrier!" Optimus nodded once more and stepped back.

"Good." June replied, and walked towards the table with a few presents placed on it.

Optimus followed her and looked over the table. There was a total of 4 gifts, including his own. Optimus secretly hoped that Arcee loved his gift; he did spend lots of time debating on buying it. With the help of Agent Fowler, Optimus now had an account on Amazon with the name "Tim Prime," which kind of gave his identity away, but the agent has assured Optimus that no one really pays attention to other people's names on sites like that.

Optimus was snapped out of his concern-like state by an alarm going off on the main console. Miko quickly turned to the glowing transparent green monitor that showed an alarm clock.

"GUYS SHE'S AWAKE! That's your cue Optimus!"

Optimus strode down the hall towards his love's quarters. As he got closer, the annoyed groaning coming from within became much louder. If there was anything that Arcee hated more than the Cons, it was being woken up in the morning.

He gently knocked on the door.

"What?" Arcee's pissed off voice came from behind the steel door.

"Happy birthday my love."

A shuffling noise followed by a slight bang echoed throughout the small quarters. Arcee opened the door and smiled brightly.

"You remembered!" Optimus returned her smile.

"Of course. How could I forget?"

Arcee sighed happily. Of course he wouldn't forget. He wasn't that type of bot. In all honesty, she'd forgotten her own sparkday…

"I have a special surprise for you in the main room. But you will have to close your optics Arcee." Arcee looked at Optimus sceptically.

"Can I trust you?"

"Of course."

A few moments later, Optimus guided Arcee to the main room with one of his large hands covering her optics. With the other, he nudged her gently by the waist...naughty Optimus! As the couple entered the room, the team was silent, part of Miko's plan. The exchange student had to contain her laughter.

Moving her to the designated spot on the floor (Miko really went all out), Optimus removed his hands and let his girlfriend see the base.

"SURPRISE!" the Team yelled, jumping up from their hiding places. Arcee was so surprised that she activated her arm blasters by instinct. But as soon as she registered that her family had planned all of this for her, the blasters disappeared back into her blue forearms. Her hands covered her mouth while Arcee tried to hold in her tears. Her intakes shook.

"You guys…" she started with difficulty, "thank you."

It was at that moment that the team swooped in and captured the femme in their collective embrace. A flurry of "Happy Birthday" and "Happy Sparkday" met the audio receptors of Arcee, causing a tear to fall down her metallic cheek. The last time she'd experienced this level of happiness was when she was but a sparkling, back on Cybertron. It was her 100th birthday, and her whole family met up at Arcee's family's house in Crystal City. They had oil cake, there were presents; looking back now that seemed impossible in war. But she was corrected. It was possible with the ones she now called family.

Arcee snapped out of her thoughts when she was released from the hug. She opened her mouth to speak, but no sound came out. There was just a bright smile on her face and the single tear on her cheek.

Optimus smiled as well. He loved her reaction. But he could tell that they needed something to break the slightly awkward silence that as formed.

Without giving anyone a chance to stop him, Optimus got down on one knee and captured Arcee's lips with his own (A/N: Ha! I could feel you all jump in your seats! Not yet…). Arcee responded quickly by wrapping her arms around his neck, bringing her love in closer. She gave a slight moan when he pulled away.

"Happy sparkday, Arcee." She grinned, a faint blush on her cheeks.

"Thank you, Optimus."

Optimus winked to Miko. She nodded. Miko ran under the huge set of stairs that climbed up to the kid's platform and (with the help of Jack and Raf) picked up a cake about as big as a queen-sized bed. It weighed much less, to the kid's relief.

The cake was white with light pink roses for a border. In blue icing, the words "Happy Sparkday Arcee" were fancily written on the top. More roses decorated the top left hand corner.

Then, the singing started.

"Happy Sparkday to you,

happy sparkday to you,

happy sparkday dear Arcee-ee!

Happy Sparkday to you!"

Arcee didn't know what to do with her hands. They went from covering her face, to resting on her cheeks to hide her blush, and then finally covering her mouth once more. From what she understood about human birthday celebrations, the celebrated was supposed to blow out a or multiple candles on the cake. Once the oil cake was placed in front of her, she let out a small gust of air through her lips. The short, dripping candle blew out instantly. She was met with a short lived applause and a few whoops.

Miko took Jack and Raf by the arms and whispered a plan. They boys snickered. It didn't go unnoticed by Arcee.

"Miko, what are you-"

"How old are you, cha-cha-cha!

How old are you, cha-cha-cha!

How old, how old, how old, are you, cha-cha-cha!

Are you 1, are you 2, are you 3-"

"A word of advice Miko," Arcee started. She clasped her hands together, smirked, and leaned towards the girl, "Count by hundreds."

"Fine. Are you 100?"

"No."

"200?"

"Not even close."

"600?"

Arcee raised her thumb and pointed upwards.

"Um...1000?"

"Mmm-mm."

"Geez! 1300?"

"Can I just tell you to shut you up?"

"Tell me!"

Arcee looked to Optimus then back to Miko.

"24,035."

"Holy crap! You were born before mankind was! You're old!" Arcee narrowed her optics at the girl but remained calm.

"Not quite Miko," Optimus explained, "According to Cybertronian age, Arcee is still a young woman. She was born about 3,000 years after myself-" Miko waved her hands; her face scrunched up, as she was trying to process what Optimus was saying.

"Hold up. You're saying that 24,000 years old is young?" The prime nodded slowly.

"Indeed." Tapping her finger against her chin Miko asked a question that was on every human's mind at the moment.

"How old would you all be in human standards? I mean, your holoforms look pretty young...for adults…" Bulkhead leaned down towards his charge.

"Basically, however many thousands there are in our age, that's how old we are. Example: Arcee would be 24."

"Ooooooh...I get it now! So, how old are you Optimus, Bulkhead, Bumblebee and Ratchet?" Miko asked once again, counting her fingers. Optimus caught his girlfriend's playful glance that clearly read: Better tell 'em. Or I will…

"Very well," Optimus boomed, seemingly directed at Miko, but secretly aimed at Arcee to make her stop glancing at him. It made Optimus rather uncomfortable having his soon to be w- uh, I mean, his girlfriend staring at him. it felt like her optics were laser beams staring into his soul to search his secrets.

"I am 27,467. In human terms, 27. Bulkhead is 25,351, so he is 25. Bumblebee is the youngest of all of us, he is 18,903-18 years of age. And finally Ratchet is 53,999; he is almost 54 in human standards." When Optimus finished his explanation, he certainly didn't expect Miko to be shaking with glee. He also didn't expect his oldest friend to smash his favourite wrench on his head.

"OOOOWWWWWWWWW! WHAT IN PRIMUS' NAME WAS THAT FOR HATCHET?! IS IT BECAUSE I TOLD MIKO YOUR NAME?! HUH? IS THAT IT?! IS IT BECAUSE I'M A MOTHER LOVIN PRIME?! AAARRRRGGGGHHH! YOU'VE JUST EARNED YOURSELF A WEEK'S WORTH OF CLEANING THE TOILETS! HOW YOU LIKE THAT OLDIE?!" (A/N: Someone loved Optimus ranting in a previous chapter, so I thought I'd do it again...hee hee!)

Jaws hit the floor, making a slight echo in the base. Ok, it wasn't jaws, is was just Ratchet dropping the wrench, but everyone stared at the fuming Prime in shock. Arcee was the one to make the next move. She quickly picked up the wrench and hit his again. Optimus whirled around and was about to spew again, but as soon as he saw his girlfriend standing in front of him with a wrench in hand and a eyebrow cocked, he decided to stay silent. Arcee smirked.

"Good boy." She gave him a quick peck on the lips and threw the wrench back to Ratchet, who in turn caught it clumsily.

"Now," she said, turning to Optimus once more, "do you have something to say, babe?"

"Um...happy sparkday?" Arcee giggled slightly.

"Good answer but no. What do you have to say for yourself?"

"I am sorry."

"Good."

With that over, Optimus took Arcee by the arm and faced Miko. He gave a court nod, which told Miko that she could tell everyone what they would be doing today.

"Alright people, gather 'round!" Everyone complied.

"Today, since it's Arcee's birthday, she gets to pick what we get to do today," the girl met Arcee's optics and continued, "Now, your options are limited, but Optimus and myself have picked out what we thought you would enjoy the most. Your options are either hide and seek or paintball."

The femme thought for a moment. She knew what both of the activities were, and her boyfriend and Miko didn't make this easy for her. They'd obviously picked things that she would be good at. Hide and seek, apparently, was all about stealth and not getting caught. Paintball was shooting people with balls filled with paint. 'I wonder where they got the name' Arcee thought sarcastically. This was going to be tough.

Meanwhile, Optimus glanced down at the love of his life. He secretly hoped that she'd choose paintball. After all, he did have the ring tucked away in his storage compartment. And after talking with Miko yesterday, their plan revolved around her choosing paintball. It was kind of foolish on their part, because if they really wanted Arcee to choose paintball, why give her the second option? Miko's reasoning of course...whatever.

"I've made my decision."

"Ok Cee, shoot."

"I choose...paintball."

"YES!" Optimus yelled with an added fist pump. He recomposed quickly. "I mean, good choice my love…"

Arcee narrowed her optics. She was confused by her love's odd behaviour. He never acted out like this before. She wondered if he might be hiding something. 'But that's ridiculous,' Arcee reasoned with herself, 'Primes can't lie.' It wasn't like he was having an affair; there weren't any more female Autobots on earth. And she knew Optimus well enough that he would never have any sort of relationship with Airachnid. Was he having doubts in their relationship? Hopefully not, it would crush her. So what was going on with the Prime?

Arcee shook her head free of all doubting thoughts. She loved him, and she knew that he loved her. Arcee would even say that she would marry Optimus if it weren't for the war, she would go as far as admitting that (if it weren't for the war) they could raise a family and finally live in peace. But none of that was to be for possibly another millennia or so, and that broke Arcee's spark.

"Arcee?" Optimus asked. Arcee jerked and glanced in her love's optics. "Are you alright?" Shaking her head clear, Arcee mumbled a response.

"I'm fine."

She might as well have written a sign that said: "I'm not fine!" but Optimus let it slide for now. After all, this was supposed to be a day just for Arcee, to make her happy.

"Perfect!" Miko hollered, catching the team's collective attention. "Bots, go get into your holoforms, y'know, just to make it fair. Us humans will wait for you right here." The bots nodded and travelled to the room that Ratchet had dubbed "the Transformation room." He'd placed the tubes and equipment there because of the lack of space in the medabay.

Arcee couldn't take it anymore. She needed to know why Optimus was acting strange. When they passed an empty room, Arcee took his hand and led him into the room. She closed the door, locked it, and flipped the lights on.

"Arcee, I fail to understand…"

"Why are you acting strange? Please tell me."

Optimus gulped. He can't tell her. But he can't lie either.

"Uh...there are just some things you cannot know, my love." Arcee wasn't impressed.

"What things can't I know?" Arcee's voice was raising slightly. She was definitely known for her short temper.

"Ok, you want to know why I have been acting strangely," Optimus raised his voice as well. 'C'mon Prime, you have to lie.'

"I...I was up all night last night planning this party with Miko. I am simply tired…" Optimus subconsciously shifted his optics to the left and his right arm twitched, signs that he was lying. he tried to hide it, but Arcee was an amazing scout, so she noticed right away. And unfortunately for the Prime, she knew him well enough to know that those were signs of lying. Her mouth hung open and her eyebrows lowered.

"Are you lying to me?" Arcee asked quietly in disbelief.

"N-no, I..I am not-I assure y-you…"

"You are lying! You take me for a fool! I've known you for a long time Optimus, I know when you're lying. I thought relationships were all about faith and trust. I guess our relationship is different...I can't believe you'd lie to me! W-why would you lie?" Tears filled the femme's optics.

"Why?"

Optimus didn't know how to respond. Surely, if he actually said something, Arcee would either burst into tears or try to rip his head off. If he didn't respond, the reactions would be the same. He decided on a physical response.

He spread his arms wide, a symbol for a hug and knelt down. He gave his love a sad smile and gestured to his arms with his optics. Not being able to hold back her tears any longer, Arcee's breathing hitched as she ran forward into her love's awaiting arms. Right when Optimus wrapped his arms around Arcee she started to cry quietly. Her hands were pressed up against his chest as her sobs intensified. Her head was buried into his shoulder.

"Shhhh, my love. I am truly sorry. But I cannot tell you because it is a secret. Simply put, another thing Miko and myself had planned. Shhhh…" Arcee's eyes met his. He could tell that she was searching for a lie or deceit. She found none.

"I-I'm sorry Optimus. I know I shouldn't b-but, I've been having some doubts about, well...us. I'm so sorry!" This surprised the prime. Why would she be having doubts?

"Why would you be having doubts, my love?"

Arcee sniffled and answered shakily, "I don't know!" She wailed loudly and bawled into his strong grey shoulder.

It broke the prime's spark to see Arcee like this. Granted, he knew how strong she was on the battlefield and in day-to-day life as well. It was times like this where it shocked Optimus to see his most capable warrior and a generally amazing bot so defeated; so broken. He stroked her winglets in an attempt to provide a comforting presence and calm her down some. Yet all it did was make her moan between sobs. A smirk came across Optimus' face.

He stroked her winglets again, this time from where they sprouted out of her back to the very tips. She moaned again and lifted her blue tear-stained face. A small smile was painted across her face. At least she was no longer crying.

Optimus ran his hands up and down her sides, causing the femme to arch towards him. Moaning, Arcee reached for the mech's antenna and stroked it. She knew that it was a hot spot for him. They would've continued, but Optimus spoke.

"Arcee, my love. I think the others will be looking for us. We should go and continue this 'activity' later. Is that ok?" Arcee nodded.

"But," she started, "You have to promise that we will continue this...and next time, we go all the way...deal?" Optimus kissed passionately.

"I promise."

"Good. Now let's go to the Transformation room. Ratchet will blow a circuit if we're not there soon."

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With the bots back from the Transformation room, the team suited up.

The helmets here similar to a motorcycle helmet. A hard plastic piece inside the helmet covered the nose and mouth. A vest was also strapped to each person's chest to protect their front from palls of paint. Miko rented 9 paintball guns for the team including Agent Fowler and June Darby, who wanted to come along. They each got a pair of leather gloves with holes at the tips of the fingers, on the knuckles and on the back of the hand. Finally, everyone had changed into long sleeve clothing with long pants as well.

"Alright people," Miko shouted. It was slightly muffled due to the mouth cover in the helmet. "We are going to groundbridge to the exact coordinates of the place that I've rented. Nobody will be watching so it's safe to use the bridge and Cybertronian dialect. Rule #1: When Optimus or myself says 'cease fire,' you have to cease your fire. Rule #2: You can hit anybody anywhere, just don't try and hurt them. Rule #3: There can be alliances. The more, the better. Rule #4: The game starts as soon as you cross the bridge into the arena. Rule #5: Have fun! Ratchet, fire up the bridge!"

Ratchet, who wasn't going (shocker), activated the groundbridge. Arcee stared into the swirling vortex, narrowed her eyes and said,

"Let's do this."

The team ran into the groundbridge and materialized on the other side. The arena was spectacular.

It was a converted warehouse that was at least 50X50 feet. The walls, floors, and ceiling were spray painted black, the occasional graffiti art piece visible behind the layers of paint splatters. The floors were practically covered in paint of all colours. There were a few obstacles, all made of foam. There were walls with bars, hurdles, thick triangles, worm-like tubes, and the best yet, a giant fort right in the middle of the arena.

Once everybody materialized, paint was flying in every direction. Bulkhead, Miko, and Agent Fowler ran off towards a corner protected by a foam wall, most likely to discuss what the plan was.

Raf, Jack, June, and Bumblebee ran off in the direction of the fort. Seeing this, Optimus and Arcee ran in the same direction, determined to get to the fort faster. Arcee readied her gun and shot a few paintballs in Jack and Raf's direction. Jack looked back at his partner and realized what she was about to do too late. Three paintballs hit Jack square on the vest, and 2 hit Raf on the helmet. They both fell to the ground, pretending to be dead. Arcee was concerned for only a second until she heard the hysterical laughter of the two boys. She rolled her eyes and set her sights on June and Bumblebee.

However, Optimus was faster because June and Bumblebee had multiple paintball "wounds" on their vests and pants and were seated on the ground, stunned. Optimus turned to Arcee and snickered. She smiled in turn.

Reaching the fort, the couple ducked behind the crown-shaped triangles. They were both breathing hard. Yet after a few moments, Optimus and Arcee shared a quick laugh.

"Are you enjoying yourself so far, Arcee?" She nodded vigorously.

"The most fun I've had in a long time! Thank you Optimus." Arcee crawled underneath the foam blocks and hugged her love. They would've kissed had it not been for the bulky helmets.

The moment lasted for just that...a moment, until a barrage of paint was fired from behind the wall of triangles. Optimus held up his gun and waited until there was a break in the line of fire, only to shoot up and unleash his own barrage of paint towards Miko, Bulkhead, and Agent Fowler. Miko shrieked and hollered "retreat!" Bulkhead and Fowler followed the girl back to their base.

Once Optimus sat back down beside Arcee, she was beaming, yet her eyes held a hint of seduction.

"Mmm...watching you shoot makes me feel so good…" She said seductively, stroking his shoulder.

"I am glad it does my love," he responded equally as seductive. He was running his hand up and down her side where the vest didn't cover. He knew that that spot was one of her favourites. She moaned.

"Optimus! Remember your promise?"

"I do."

"Well, not right now!" Optimus groaned and took away his hand.

"Fine."

(1 hour later)

"...So if I enter here, there should be minimal resistance. It will give you a chance to distract them while I take their ammunition. Are we clear on the plan, my beautiful second in command?"

"Clear, sir. Clear as my love for you."

"Oh, stop it!"

"You know you love it…"

"...yes...I love it."

"Excellent. I'll see you on the other side commander."

"Likewise lieutenant. I love you."

"I love you too."

Optimus and Arcee may have been taking paintball a little too seriously. They had assessed each group's fighting style and had one some recon to check out their different bases. Currently, the two were going to attack and raid the other faction's base.

In the hour that it took Optimus and Arcee do plan out their next move, both Miko's group and Jack's group had formed a faction. They called themselves the "Pricee slayers," which was a combination of Optimus and Arcee's names. At first, the two were slightly annoyed, but in time they thought that it was a great "ship" name for them. (Miko showed them an article about celebrity couple names and thought that she should make one for them.)

Arcee took her gun and stalked behind the nearest foam obstacle, part of Optimus' plan. But what she didn't know was that on the prime's turn for recon, he'd stumbled across Miko and Bulkhead. They had both raised their weapons on him, but when he told them what he was doing, Miko squealed with excitement.

Their plan was when Optimus and Arcee storm their base, Miko would call for a cease fire, giving Optimus time to take Arcee to the middle of the arena and propose. He didn't say that part out loud to them though. The only one who knew of his plan was Ratchet.

He needed to make his ring fit Arcee when she turned from robot mode to holoform mode, so he had went to Ratchet. Ratchet modified the ring to mass shift whenever Arcee did, but he still asked what the Prime needed it for. Optimus had no choice but to tell him. Ratchet was so proud of him, but ordered him to take care of Arcee no matter what. Optimus promised without hesitation.

Now, Optimus could see the Pricee Slayer's base. He was going to wait for Arcee to storm the front entrance while he stormed the back. He'd planned for Miko to meet him there. Optimus looked to his left to see Arcee ducking behind obstacles. In the blink of an eye, she was at another barrier, and another, and another. She got the closest she could and unleashed the paint. That attracted the attention of Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Jack, June, Raf and Fowler, who all started shooting the foam block with Arcee was behind.

Meanwhile, Miko stood just outside of the back entrance, awaiting Optimus' signal. Within a few seconds she spotted him looking at her. He nodded.

"CEASE FIRE!"

Even though the team was expecting a cease fire, it still caught everyone by surprise. The paintballs stopped flying. Optimus got out of his hiding place and walked calmly towards Arcee, who was still quite confused as to why there was a cease fire. Optimus' artificial heart was beating so fast it felt like it would beat its way out of his chest. His legs and arms were numb and suddenly the armour he was wearing felt 2 times heavier than before. Even though he was walking slowly and calmly, his insides were jumping and soaring. The ring box pressed against his back pocket as he knelt down and offered his hand to Arcee. She took it with an intrigued look on her face.

Miko took out her phone and pressed record, having a good idea as to what was to come next. She was going to show this to Ratchet when they got back to base.

Optimus led Arcee to the middle of the arena. The Pricee Slayers followed, also intrigued as to what was happening. The couple stopped when they got to the edge of their fort.

Arcee removed her helmet and gloves.

"Optimus, what are you doing?" Optimus ignored her and took her delicate hands in his large ones, having also removed his helmet and gloves.

"Arcee, you are amazing. I cannot think of one single bot who I wish to have beside me all of my days. You are strong, talented, beautiful, and I believe in my spark that there is no one more incredible than you. What I am attempting to say is...I wish to spend the rest of my life with you. Whether it be short or long, I wish to have you right there with my through all of it." Optimus bent down on one knee and released her hands. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out the ring box. Flipping the lid, he took a deep breath.

"Arcee...will you marry me?"

Arcee's eyes widened. Her hands came up to cover her mouth by instinct. She opened her mouth a few times but no sound came out. Tears flowed from her eyes down her cheeks and onto her hands. She nodded her head; slowly at first, leading up to a hurried shake. Optimus beamed. He pulled her left hand down gently and slid the sapphire ring onto her ring finger.

Optimus groaned as he got up from one knee. The millisecond that he was up and stable on his feet, Arcee lunged forward and captured his lips with her own. Her hands cradled his head and the back of his neck to bring him closer. Arcee's leg lifted up behind her at the knee. Optimus took only a second to recover then snaked his arms around her waist.

The applause that came afterwards was borderline deafening. There was yelling, hollering and people shouting "YAYYYYY!" Jack came up beside Miko and cleared his throat. Miko, who was still filming this lovely exchange, forked over 10 dollars to the raven haired teen. Jack smirked and walked away.

After about 2 minutes or so of applause (and in Optimus and Arcee's case, kissing) the room quieted down. Optimus released Arcee from the embrace, after one last quick hug. Arcee took a shaky intake and examined the ring. Optimus glanced over her shoulder and hugged her waist, bringing her in closer to him.

"I made it myself," he whispered in her ear.

Arcee looked at her boyfriend-no, fiancé with a bewildered look plastered on her tear-stained face.

"You did?"

"Indeed. Look on the inside, just behind the sapphire."

Arcee complied and took off the ring. And on the inside, she saw the engraving. It was just big enough to see with the holoform's eyes. She read it aloud.

"For the love of my life, Arcee." She slipped the ring back on and covered her mouth once more.

"You're making me cry too much today." Optimus chuckled softly and kissed her forehead. Arcee grinned.

"Thank you Optimus. How can I ever repay you?"

"Well, you can be my wife…"

"Deal!"

The rest of the team crowded around the newly engaged couple, spewing out "Congratulations" and a few "It's about time, you guys!" The two thanked them and stole a few kisses here and there. Miko placed a hand on both Optimus' and Arcee's shoulder.

"I think that the game of paintball is over. Now, you guys get to play a game called 'Wedding planner.' Good luck to ya!"

"That's right, you two," June said, "You both have to plan the wedding." The couple exchanged curious glances. Arcee spoke up.

"Uh, June…" The woman's attention was captured. Arcee pulled Optimus close to her and placed his hands around her waist. "We have no idea how to plan a wedding." June laughed.

"Don't worry you guys. I'll help to plan it."

"Thank you June."

"Alright people," Miko yelled. The groundbridge opened up directly behind her. "Please enter the scary looking vortex in a single file line. Keep your hands and feet inside the vortex at all times. There will not be little bags of peanuts and drinks during the...um...ride? Now let's get back to base!"

The team rolled their eyes. Typical Miko…

XXX

2 weeks passed since Optimus proposed to Arcee, and the base was slightly hectic. The decorations from Arcee's birthday party had been cleaned up and the presents opened. A table and chairs replaced those decorations. The chairs and table were cybertronian sized. There was a little human chair and desk of the opposite side of the two Cybertronian chairs. Papers, charts, and tester napkins littered the surface of both desks.

Since June had offered to help Optimus and Arcee plan their wedding, some of her suggestions had made it into the final cut of the wedding plans. Even the schedule was mostly June's idea. And it went something like this:

'On August 15 at 9:00am, Optimus, Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Jack, and Raf will buy tuxedos.

On August 15 at 1:30pm, June, Miko, Ratchet and Arcee will buy a dress for the bride.

On August 16 from 10:00am-4:00pm, June, Fowler, Arcee, and Optimus will drive to location and set up.

On August 17 at 12:00pm, Fowler will get a reverend license and a reverend's uniform.

On August 17 from 3:00pm-8:00pm, June, Miko, and Arcee will have a bridal shower.

On August 17 from 8:30pm-11:00pm, Optimus, Fowler, Ratchet, Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Jack, and Raf will have a bachelor party.

On August 18 at 8:00am, June, Miko, and Arcee will go the spa to get hair and makeup done.

On August 18 at 9:00am, Optimus, Ratchet, Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Jack, Raf, and Fowler will get ready.

On August 18 from 11:00am-10:00pm, everyone will attend Optimus and Arcee's wedding!'

Man, she was a control freak.

It was August 17, 10:57pm, and Arcee was the only one in the base. She couldn't sleep due to her fiancé not being here to cuddle with her. Arcee smirked. If she's never met Optimus, she would think that she was crazy. Needing to cuddle with her love, just to power down. But because she knew him, she yearned for him whenever she was alone and lonely. She was often sad whenever he wasn't around.

Arcee walked down the hall into the main area of the base and found the table with papers on it under a spotlight. She sighed and sat down at one of the giant metal chairs. She looked over the plans for the wedding. She would never admit it to anyone, but she was nervous. What if no one showed up? What if something happened to make the wedding horrible? What if somebody objected to the marriage? But deep down Arcee knew that she was being overdramatic. Everything would be fine. And at the end of it, she will have gotten her dream guy.

Speaking of her dream guy, it was 11:00pm now, and Optimus and the others should be coming back very soon. That gave Arcee a bit of time to reflect.

She finally got why Optimus couldn't tell her why he was lying. It scared Arcee to think that she was about to break up with him on the same day that he was going to propose. What if she hadn't stopped yelling at him? Would they even be engaged? Probably not, Arcee thought, I really need to watch my temper, especially if we want to have kids.

Wait! Arcee did a mental double-take on what she just thought. Since her and Optimus were engaged and soon to be married, it would be appropriate to have kids, or discuss it at the very least. She smiled. They could finally have kids! Arcee placed her left hand of her metal plated stomach. She glanced down and saw her ring. She thought to herself that her life couldn't get any better.

Suddenly, screeching tires echoed throughout the base. Having already dropped off the kids and Fowler, the 4 boy bots transformed.

"That was awesome!" Bulkhead exclaimed, "We should do that more often!"

/ You said it buddy!/ Bumblebee beeped in agreement.

"That was definitely a good celebration, I will admit," Ratchet said. He yawned right after.

Optimus turned to face his team, not yet noticing Arcee's presence.

"I am just glad to be back. I am sure that Arcee is restless. We love cuddling." Arcee snuck up behind him and stroked his lower back.

"Yes we do." Optimus was startled but relaxed when he saw his finacé stroking his back. It felt so good…

"You look tired, love. You should get some rest before the big day tomorrow, I'll meet you there," Arcee said quietly while ceasing her stroking. Optimus nodded and asked,

"Why aren't you coming with me?"

"I'll be there in a second. I just have to discuss something with Ratchet."

"Very well, my love. I will meet you there." With that, Optimus walked down the hallway to his and Arcee's shared quarters.

Arcee tapped Ratchet on the back and wrung her hands together. Ratchet turned around to see a shy and timid Arcee.

"What can I do you you Arcee?"

"Well," she started, "I've read books and articles about human weddings, and I've found one thing in common. The father of the bride has to walk his daughter down the aisle. But since my father isn't here I was wondering if you'd like to do it?"

A fatherly smile spread across the old medic's face. He bowed before her.

"I'd be honoured." Arcee smiled up at him and hugged and far up as she could reach.

"Thank you Ratchet. This means a lot to me."

"I gathered. Now you have to get some rest as well, dear. You too have a big day tomorrow." Arcee's smile turned cheeky.

"I know, I know. Goodnight, Ratchet."

"Goodnight Arcee."

A few minutes later, the engaged couple laid in bed together, Arcee's back to Optimus' front. Optimus stroked her winglets softly, earning soft moans in return. He loved to give her pleasure.

"I think that we should power down, my love. We have to save our energy for tomorrow, we will need it."

"I know. Goodnight, love. I'll see you in the morning." Arcee turned her torso back as much as she could and kissed her fiancé goodnight before slipping into recharge. Kissing her temple, Optimus settled into the berth, arms still wrapped around Arcee. The last thought that went through his processor before he slipped into recharge was fantasizing how beautiful Arcee will look in her dress…

XXX

Saturday, August 18, 2015

7:30am

Optimus groaned as his alarm clock blared. He reached behind him and pressed the button to turn it off. The femme in his arms gave a soft moan as she stretched. Arcee opened her optics and looked up at her soon to be husband.

"Good morning," Optimus rumbled.

"Good morning," Arcee replied quietly.

They both got out of the berth and went to empty their tanks (use the bathroom.) After they both got the sleep out of their optics, Optimus and Arcee walked into the main room of Omega-1. June was already there with a half asleep Jack, Raf, and Miko standing beside her. It didn't even look like Jack had brushed his hair yet. When June saw the two walk into the main room, she tapped her foot against the concrete flooring and pointed down the hall.

"Transformation room, both of you, now. Ratchet's waiting for you."

Arcee raised her hands in surrender and dragged Optimus down the hall to the room. Inside they found Ratchet and their human bodies.

"Ah, good morning you two."

"Good morning," the two said simultaneously.

"Into the chambers, chop-chop!"

(Five minutes later)

Optimus and Arcee walked hand in hand back to the main room, Ratchet behind them. June took Arcee from Optimus and dragged her towards the car. Arcee reached towards Optimus as if she was being captured. Optimus did the same. Ratchet twacked Optimus' head lightly, to ensure not to hurt him.

"Arcee! Out appointment starts in 20 minutes! Let's go!" June said to the woman, stuffing her into the car along with Miko, who had a bit of drool hanging from her bottom lip. Arcee turned around in her seat and shook the girl awake.

"Miko, you have to wake up," Arcee said in a soft voice, "we're going to the spa. C'mon hun…"

'Hold up.' Arcee thought. 'Did I just call Miko "hun?" Ug, I don't just want kids, I need kids...'

Miko groaned as she woke up.

"Huh? How did I get here?"

"You mean you were standing up but you were asleep?" Arcee asked, bewildered.

"Apparently. Are you excited Cee?"

"I am."

"You should be," the exchange student said, before her head hit the back of the seat and her mouth hung open as she snored. Arcee chuckled and took off her leather jacket. She draped it over Miko as she slept. June, who had gotten into the car about 5 minutes ago and was driving into town, noticed this and placed a hand on the motorcycle's shoulder. Arcee jumped but relaxed when she realized that it was just June.

"You would be an amazing mother Arcee. Even I didn't think of that one." Arcee blushed at the compliment.

"Thanks June. I know that I really want kids. I'm not sure if Optimus does, but I'm sure we'll have some in the near future."

"I'm sure that your kids will be very lucky to have a mother like you then." Arcee's blush intensified. This was going to be a looong day…

XXX

Saturday, August 18, 2015

11:00am

Arcee glanced into the main body of the church for the 10th time.

She saw Optimus standing to the left side of the main doors, followed by, in order, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Jack, and Raf. Fowler stood in the middle in front of the altar wearing his reverend outfit. They all looked so handsome.

Optimus had chosen a plain white dress shirt with a clean black jacket and tie. In the pocket on his jacket, there was a dark purple phalaenopsis orchid. He wore matching clean black pants and shiny black lace up shoes. His hair had been done in such a way that the front shot up towards the right but looked soft, not greasy. His face was cleanly shaved and his complexion was flawless. Overall, Arcee was slightly turned on.

She went back to pacing back and forth. Arcee was pacing so much that she was convinced there was a rut starting to form. She bit on her newly manicured nails. She curled her finger around her newly curled hair. Her heart pounded in her chest. Was this how Optimus felt when he proposed? Arcee didn't know, but imagined that it was very close.

"Arcee?"

Arcee let out a small yelp when she heard a voice from behind her. She turned around and by instinct moved into a combat stance, but when she saw the man's familiar eyes, she backed down and smiled.

"Ratchet, you're here!"

Ratchet's holoform, while older than the rest of the team's, had no wrinkles whatsoever. He was a full-fledged ginger with some white-grey hair prickling the sides of his head. His eyes were a bright blue that held much wisdom. His frame was a solid build with big muscles and strong arms and legs. He was about 7 inches taller than Arcee. Ratchet wore the same suit as Optimus, with the only difference was Ratchet had a bowtie instead of a tie. Arcee's eyes scanned him.

"Ratchet you look amazing. Just amazing."

"I'm not the only one, my dear. You look amazing as well."

Arcee's normally straight hair was perfectly curled into big ringlets. Her pink streak was in plain sight as it curled around the front of the right hand curl. She wore eyeliner on the top of her eye, mascara, light pink eyeshadow, light pink blush and a pinkish-red lipstick. Her dress had a sweetheart neckline with pink lace sleeves starting from her lower shoulder to her wrists. There was a bright blue sash with a bow in the back tied around her waist with the ribbon flowing down to the end of her train. The dresses' skirt draped down with little volume to Arcee's ankles. There was a hawaiian style flower pattern starting from the top right hand side of the skirt to the bottom left corner. Her veil was white lace with a pink rose border and a pink rose crown. To top off the dress, the train stretched 2 meters behind Arcee. She was wearing black 3-inch high heels.

"Thank you Ratchet." Ratchet nodded in respect. Suddenly, the wedding march started to play. Arcee's heart beat faster. She started breathing at a very fast pace, beginning to hyperventilate. Ratchet, being the good medic he is, placed a hand on her back and rubbed it.

"Deep breaths, Arcee. Good...good. Don't worry, you won't be alone. I'll be here with you." Arcee managed to get control over her breathing again. She smiled nervously.

"Th-thanks. I think I'm ready now…"

"Excellent. Here's your bouquet." Arcee nodded and took the bouquet. It was a mix of beautiful dark purple phalaenopsis orchids, white pear blossoms and a few twigs. Ratchet looked at Arcee up and down.

"Well?" she asked. He extended his arm.

"Beautiful."

Arcee took his arm as he led her toward the doors. Through the door, she could hear people standing. She didn't have time to second guess herself when the doors opened, revealing the groomsmen, bridesmaids, the reverend, the audience and the love of her life. She was faintly aware of Ratchet guiding her down the aisle and the beautiful music playing. Most of Arcee's attention was focused on the male perfection that was Optimus, her fiancé, her almost husband.

Optimus was anxiously waiting for those giant wooden doors to open. The music had been playing for about a minute, but still no Arcee or Ratchet, for that matter. He was beginning to wonder if she was even here. Optimus was snapped out of his thoughts when the click of a lock met his ears and he saw his love, his Arcee standing there with his oldest friend guiding her down the aisle.

For the both of them, time seemed to stop when they gazed into each other's eyes. Ratchet let go of Arcee's arm and shook Optimus' hand. Arcee handed her bouquet to her maid of honour, Miko.

Miko and June were wearing cobalt blue dresses. The straps went around their necks. There was a red gradient starting from the bottom of the floor-long skirt up to about the middle of the skirt. Small plastic sparkles adorned the gradient in neat lines, gradually the number of sparkles got smaller and smaller with each row.

Optimus took Arcee's hands in his own and stared into her eyes. She was drop-dead gorgeous, like always, of course. Arcee was nervous before, but looking into her fiancé's eyes sent a calming aura around her body.

"Dear children of God," Fowler started, "you have come today to pledge your love before God and before the Church here present today in the person of the priest, your families and friends.

In becoming husband and wife you give yourselves to each other for life. You promise to be true and faithful, to support and cherish each other until death, so that your years together will be the living out in love of the pledge you now make. May your love for each other reflect the enduring love of Christ for his Church.

"As you face the future together, keep in mind that the sacrament of marriage unites you with Christ, and brings you, through the years, the grace and blessing of God our Father. Marriage is from God: he alone can give you the happiness which goes beyond human expectation, and which grows deeper through the difficulties and struggles of life.

Put your trust in God as you set out together in life. Make your home a centre of Christian family life.

"The Christian home makes Christ and his Church present in the world of everyday things. May all who enter your home find there the presence of the Lord: for he has said: "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them."

"Now as you are about to exchange your marriage vows, the Church wishes to be assured that you appreciate the meaning of what you do, and so I ask you:

"Have you come here of your own free will and choice and without compulsion to marry each other?"

Arcee and Optimus, hands still clasped, answered, "We have."

"Will you love and honour each other in marriage all the days of your life?"

"We will."

"Are you willing to accept with love the children God may send you, and bring them up in accordance with the law of Christ and his Church?"

"We are."

"Optimus Prime, do you take Arcee, as your wife, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"

"I do." Optimus answered without any hesitation.

"And do you, Arcee, take Optimus Prime, as your husband, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"

Arcee smiled up at Optimus and answered, "I do."

Fowler smiled at the couple.

"What God joins together man must not separate. May the Lord confirm the consent you have given, and enrich you with his blessings."

Optimus and Arcee turned their heads towards Fowler as he uttered the final words.

"Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Optimus took Arcee by the waist and pulled her into himself. She pulled him closer yet by taking his head by the back of the neck and pulling him in for a kiss. Optimus, being the strong man he is, whirled around causing Arcee to lose her balance. She would have fallen if it weren't for Optimus holding her. Arcee's legs were under her as her and Optimus kissed, Optimus on top and Arcee on the bottom. The small but significant audience applauded, giving the newlyweds a standing ovation.

Optimus quickly snuck his tongue into her mouth before he hoisted her up and aided her to get on her feet once more. Arcee smiled playfully. Optimus took his wife by the waist and pulled her in close as they both waved to those assembled. Arcee tugged on his tie, causing Optimus' head to follow wherever Arcee pulled it, which happened to be her lips. They kissed once more, loving the taste of each other's lips.

Everyone knew that this was just the beginning of a beautiful future for the new husband and wife. And who knows? Maybe they'll get really serious…

(2 weeks later)

"Ok, seriously Arcee. What is wrong with you?" Jack asked his guardian. This was the second time she'd refused to take his for a joyride, and Jack just didn't get why.

"I can't tell you Jack. I barely know what's wrong with me!"

"Well if nothing's wrong then can we please-?"

"JACK! I SAID NO, OK?"Arcee yelled at Jack. His eye twitched and his lip curled up into a snarl.

"Ok, you know what Arcee? Fine! I'll just ask someone else, I don't need you!" With that, Jack stopped Bumblebee and Raf from driving out of the base and jumped in the driver's seat. Arcee watched him go and sighed. Optimus walked into the room and placed a hand on his wife's shoulder.

"I don't get it Optimus. Why can't I tell Jack?"

"We will tell them when the time is right."

"I think now is the right time...I mean, tell the, before the protocols kick in. It'll be better for everybody!"

Optimus rubbed his temples and he tried to reason with his wife.

"Tell you what. When you start showing, then we will tell them, alright my love?"

Arcee grumbled and rubbed her stomach, where a 1 week old sparkling was beginning to develop.

"Fine," Arcee said, giving in. She always dreamed about having a child with Optimus, but apparently didn't realize how the side effects might affect the team. 1 week along and Arcee found it difficult to transform.

She was beginning to question why she wanted a sparkling, but then she remembered all of those times where her and Optimus had talked about what the sparkling could look like, what gender they'd want, names, everything. She remembered how light she felt whenever she saw a young human child or pregnant earth women. She yearned for one of her own. And it finally dawned on her that she was sparked with her own sparkling. Her and Optimus' sparkling. A motherly smile spread across her face. She caressed her flat stomach and whispered,

"I love you, little one. And I will always love you, no matter what…"

XXX

The End!

Yes my friends, this is the last chapter of The Fun List. No, hold back your tears, I will be making a sequel. Cause come on! Optimus and Arcee's baby has to be written! I plan to start the next story soon, but no promises. Look for it!

I'm sorry if anyone was offended by the Catholic means of marriage. I really didn't mean any disrespect. The only reason I did a Catholic wedding was because I'm Catholic and it's all I know. Again, my intention wasn't to offend anyone.

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