Epilogue

"YOU THINK YOU'RE ALL THAT, KIM POSSIBLE!!" Drakken screamed as he was escorted in handcuffs by Epps, Lennox, and Kim toward an airport through the crowd of reporters, "BUT YOU'RE NOT!!!"

"You'd think you'd come up with a better losing line, Drakken," Kim said loud enough for the reporters to hear as they entered a secured wing of the Denver airport.

They made their way to a runway where a small, red-and-white private jet sat waiting to load outside attached to the terminal. "Let's move, Lipsky," Lennox shoved him toward the loading ramp.

Once they were on board the plane, Epps unsnapped his cuffs. "Did you have to get so rough?" Drakken asked, rubbing his wrists.

"Had to make it believable, Dr. D," Epps said, motioning where Drakken's wife set in a leather chair with her feet kicked up on the small table.

"Stewardess!" Shego exclaimed, snapping her fingers at Kim. "Stewardess! I want some peanuts and a Mountain Dew with plenty of ice. Make sure it's still cold; I don't want melted ice!"

Kim smiled and looked to the young brunette in a pilot's uniform standing in the doorway. "Do you have any of what the princess is requesting, Lita?" Kim asked sarcastically.

Elita smiled warmly and pointed to the cabinet. Kim nodded, prepared a cup of ice-cold soda, and took a bag of peanuts. She walked toward the smug-looking older woman and stopped beside her. "Such great service, Pumpkin," Shego grinned before gasping when Kim threw the peanuts in her face at point blank range then poured the Dew on her head.

"You know, Princess," Shego glared, "A few years ago, I'd have flambéed you for that…"

"And now?" Kim smirked.

"Now? I'm just going to kick your ass!" Shego replied, starting to get up before the seatbelt fastened itself around her. Kim stumbled back onto the couch behind her as Elita took off into the air.

"Don't make me do a loop-de-loop," Elita warned.

"She started it!" Shego and Kim barked in unison.

"I don't care who started it; I'm finishing it," Elita replied just as heated, "Unless you two want to walk back to Metroplex?"

Kim and Shego glared at each other before crossing their arms and looking away in a huff.

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"This can't happen…" Optimus shook his head, "There must be an alternative!"

"Believe me, I'm sure they tried every way they could…" Ron sniffled and rubbed his eyes.

"How could they just give up the fight like that? After everything…" Optimus bowed his head.

As the screen faded and credits began to roll, Ron jumped to his feet. "NO! I can't wait twenty four hours! I have to know if Richie is going to leave Amanda!!!"

"Agony Creek is correctly named," Optimus said as he rose to his feet and went to his desk. "It causes a great deal of agony for its viewers…"

"Speaking of the agony of drama…" Ron said switching off the monitor. "Have you talked to Elita since you… ya know?"

"What would be the point?" Optimus said, going over some files on his computer. "Just because she stuck around to help us reorganize doesn't mean I'm going to get in the way of her being with her spark-mate-to-be."

Ron looked at his Autobot friend for a moment before nodding. "How has your Mystic practice come along?" he asked, leaning against the wall.

"Been working on it when I can, but the repairs to Metroplex have taken priority," Optimus replied.

"Meet me in the warehouse we've been using as a dojo in an hour," Ron nodded, "We'll get you straightened out."

"Sounds like a plan," Optimus nodded, and Ron took his leave.

Optimus continued his work silently, and before he knew it, the time had come to meet with Ron. He stood from his desk and shut off his console before making his way out of the central tower. He looked over at Metroplex, still being rebuilt from the Decepticon attack, and quickly transformed into his vehicle form for the short trip to the dojo.

Returning to his true form as he stopped at the warehouse he and Ron had used as their personal dojo, he opened the door and to his surprise found Elita One. "Elita?"

"Optimus, what are you doing here?" Elita asked in confusion.

"I could ask you the same," Optimus said, bringing a hand to his faceplate.

"Kim wanted me to meet her here," Elita said, placing her hands on her hips. "She said she wanted to iron out some details about Drakken and Shego's roles with the organization while working out…"

"Huh… Ron wanted to meet with me to practice our ability to manipulate the Power of the Matrix…" the Prime stated before snorting, "It would appear that we have been set up." He said as music began to play on the speakers lining the walls.

I know we've been friends forever

But now I think I'm feeling something totally new

The two Autobots looked to the human-sized office and found Kim and Ron watching from the window. Optimus shook his head in amusement when Ron gave him a thumbs-up. The Autobot Commander then turned to the Fem and offered a hand, "While we are here… would you care to dance?"

"I'm never been much of a dancer…" Elita glanced away.

"Must I make it an order?" he said with humor ringing in his voice.

"Jerk," Elita snorted before stepping into his arms, and the two giants began swaying gracefully to the beat of the music.

And after all this time I've opened up my eyes

Now I see

You were always with me

"I thought you weren't much of a dancer," Optimus said as he retracted his faceplate to show his smiling features. "What?"

Sorry… it's just the first time I've seen your face since…" She averted her optics. "I… I thought I'd never see you smile again…"

"Sorry I upset you," He said softly.

Could it be you and I never imagined

Could it be suddenly I'm falling for you

"Elita, may I ask a question," He asked as they turned with the beat. She nodded and he braced himself, "Why didn't you go with Ultra Magnus back to Cybertron. I know he and Alpha Trion offered you a place on the Council… and… we both know what he asked of you…"

Could it be you were right here beside me and I never knew

"I'm not the type to sit in a council chamber while others are off fighting, you know that," Elita said as she unconsciously moved closer to him. "And I know he's not the One. My Spark belongs to another."

Could it be that it's true that it's you

Optimus took one of her hands and placed it on his chest, over where the Matrix lie hidden. "This is as much thanks to you as it is Ron for bringing me back," he said, looking deep into her optics.

It's kind of funny

You were always here

But who would have ever thought we'd end up here

"But… I didn't do anything," Elita said in confusion.

And every time I needed you

You've been there to pull me through

"Ron gave me the means to return," Optimus said with a faint tremor in his voice. "You gave me the reason… even if it is just friendship… You were… you are my reason to come back."

Now it's clear

I've been waiting for you

Optimus wasn't expecting her to throw her arms around him and hug him tightly.

Could it be you and I never imagined

Could it be suddenly I'm falling for you

"The answer is yes," She whispered as she rested her head on his shoulder.

"What?" Optimus stiffened.

Could it be you were right here beside me and I never knew

"You asked me to be your Spark Mate before," Elita smiled brightly. "The answer is yes!"

Could it be that it's true that it's you

"Mission complete, KP," Ron said as the couple danced to their old song.

"They deserve a happy ending," Kim replied as she laid her head on his chest.

Because today is the start of the rest of our lives

"Are you sure we can make this work, Ron?" Kim asked in a small voice, holding her lover tightly. "I want to… but… I'm not going to age… and… I…"

"We'll make it work," Ron smiled, making her look him in the eye.

I can see it in your eyes

"First step'll be making it official," Ron said, kissing her brow, "so what do you say?"

Oh it's clear, and it's true, and it's just me and you

"Ron?" Kim breathed, as he dropped to one knee.

"Will you do me the honor of marrying me and being my Spark Mate?" Ron asked, taking her hand in his.

Could it be that it's true?

That it's you?

All she could squeak out was his name as she pulled him back to his feet and into her embrace. She continued repeating his name as she smothered his face with kisses.

"I'll take that as a yes?" Ron asked, before receiving an even deeper kiss.

Could it be you and I never imagined

Could it be suddenly I'm falling for you

Could it be you were right here beside me and I never knew

Could it be that it's true that it's you

That it's you?

Optimus and Ron smiled as Kim and Elita squealed in delight as they informed each other of what they'd both already knew. "Seeing them like this was worth the wait," Optimus said, glancing to Ron.

"Nothing beats it," Ron nodded as the two rambled together. "And… Orion… I never have gotten a chance to thank you for saving my life… so…" He glanced up at the Autobot. "Thank you, brother."

Optimus nodded before glancing back to the two happy Fems. "And to you, Brother," Optimus said softly, "Thank you… for believing in me."

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Planet Cybertron…

"This is the last of them," one of the Autobots disposing of the Decepticon remains said as he dumped Starscream's body into the pile of scrap going to the recycling furnace.

"This is a bunch of Decepticons," another said, looking over the remains. "Maybe with the new Primes, the war will finally end soon." Neither noticed the sparks of the twitching hand in the wreckage.

"Oh, the war is about to end for you…" a third voice added, and the Autobots went for the weapons. But it was too late. Their attacker jumped from the scrap pile, first grabbing the closest Autobot and snapping his arm before firing a missile point blank into his chest. He threw the dead Autobot into the scrap pile before firing several missiles at the second, blowing him to pieces.

"Rest, rest in your peace," Starscream laughed darkly before transforming into his jet mode and launching toward the sky. "Kimmie… Ronnie… the Screamer's coming for you!!!!"

It's Judgment Day and now we've made our stand

And for now the Powers of Darkness

Have been driven from our land

The Battle's over but the War has just begun

And this way it will remain

Till the day when all are one

Transformers

More than meets the eye

Transformers

Robots in Disguise

Transformers

Autobots wage their Battle

To destroy the evil forces

Of the Decepticons

The Transformers

More than Meets the Eye…