I stopped an old man along the way,

Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies

He turned to me as if to say "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you

There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

I bless the rains down in Africa

Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

Africa - Toto

(A.N.: Alright. Here I am, back already. There was originally going to be a wait between the end of book one and beginning of book two where I posted another story but someone (ginger300) managed to convince me to post it today. ^.^ So this may seem a little off. I'm just trying to introduce how things have changed in the two months since the end of the last book. Also I'm mostly typing Silver for Quicksilver since that's what everyone calls him. Also, the image above is Alice. ^.^ {C.M.})

Metallicar's holoform stood in the crowd, Quicksilver in her arms and Mary snuggled up to Dean as he took his place by Metallicar. "Where is she?"

"I don't know." She pressed the comm link. ::Alice. Now's your time to move.::

::I can't do this. I cant even breath.:: She rasped.

::Alice relax. Ya can do this. We need ya to do this.::

::Meta....::

::Listen Alice, this mission cannot go on without ya.::

-

Alice chewed on her lip as she glanced to her dad. He was standing by her, trying hard to reassure her that she could do this. "Dad, I'm nervous as hell and I... I can't do it!"

"Alice, Alice, come here." He sat her down and knelt in front of her. "Come on baby girl. You're stronger than this. You're a Singer."

"I.... Y-you're right dad." She stood. "I am a Singer. I won't chicken out!" She stood, Bobby chuckling as he held out his arm. She linked hers with his and took a deep breath before stepping into the sunlight.

-

The Bride's March began to play, mixed in with the Cybertronian equivalent. It blended so perfectly that Alice couldn't tell where one ended and the other began. She walked, identifying several of the hunters in the crowd. Garth, Jekyll, Hyde, and a group who had helped raise her. She turned forwards, seeing Annabelle walk ahead, scattering flower petals with Rose. They were enjoying themselves, if their smiles were any indication. And then she saw him.

Optimus stood at the front of the gathered group. He wasn't in holoform or anything like that. He was in his mass-shifted mode, optics wide as he took her in. She blushed and looked down. She wore a blue dress, the top half red with purple strings and flowers covering it. Her hair was done up in braids that were twisted into a bun. She had light make-up to take away from the blue that had shown up in her otherwise brown eyes.

Alice took a deep breath, noticing the bride's maids. Jo, Ellen and Sierra smiled and waved to her. She smiled and stepped up, noting how her father's gaze focused on Optimus, silently reminding him of the consequences should her hurt her. Just as he had been doing for the past two months. Alice rolled her eyes at her father before Optimus took her hand. She could feel her nervousness returning, making her all but a drone through the ceremony. She vaguely heard Ratchet as he spoke.

"-here to witness the union of these two sparks. May Primus watch over them in their futures and the might of the Primes be with them." That was where Alice tuned out again, feeling faint. Only when she saw Optimus' lips move did she fully listen once more. "And do you, Alice Singer, accept Optimus Prime for all he is and will be? To be your sparkmate for as long as your spark beats?"

"I do." Ratchet smiled and Alice noticed a soft blue light winding from Optimus' wrists to her own.

"I'm pretty sure I don't even need to say the next part." Alice and Optimus smirked. Optimus reached out, pulling Alice to him and cupping her cheek, kissing her as applause tore through the crowd. Bob, who was sitting off to the side, chirped and hopped around, nearly stepping on Crowley as he got to close. The demon glared at the Insecticon.

"Watch it, I actually like this meat suit." Bob simply rushed over and tackled him, nuzzling him. "Oh come on!"

-

Dean sat beside Metallicar, was was watching Alice and Bobby in the father daughter dance. "So Baby." She hummed. "Why didn't we have anything like this?"

"It's more for Alice than anything. On Cybertron there was rarely a ceremony. Well, except with the older bots. Tradition and all. Besides, I figured why bother the people on base with it? Unless ya wanted it?"

"Nah, I was just curious. I'm happy just being with you." He leaned over, kissing her sweetly. She hummed against his lips, parting as Mary sneezed, nuzzling closer to Dean's chest. Metallicar chuckled a little and brushed a few hair-like wires from her face.

"She's going to be a daddy's girl alright." They both turned a bit to see Ellen and Jo, the former having spoken. "Now Baby, why didn't you tell me you were one of these..."

"Autobots." Jo added.

"Autobots!" Metallicar laughed.

"The name's Metallicar and it was because we were a secret. Until Jekyll and Hyde went and blabbed to every hunter in existence." She looked across the table to theirs, watching as they laughed and shrugged.

"Well if he hadn't then everyone would have to be using holo-thingies."

"Holoforms." Jo chuckled, sitting beside Metallicar. "So, can I see him?"

"Sure." Metallicar moved Quicksilver over to Jo, helping her hold him correctly. "His name is Quicksilver but we Just call him Silver."

"Quicksilver?" She chuckled.

"Dean chose it." Metallicar smirked. He shook his head a bit as Mary woke up, sniffling and looking ready to cry. Without missing a beat, Ratchet set two baby bottles of low grade energon on the table.

"Thanks Ratch." Dean smiled, taking one while Jo grabbed the other. Mary quickly accepted it, as did Silver. Jo chuckled a bit.

"For a baby made of metal, he sure is light. No offence of course."

"None taken. Cybertronian metals can be quite light. Or quite heavy. Depending on the bot and their age." Jo nodded as Metallicar lifted her glass of energon. She took a sip and Dean stole it, taking a small sip as well. "Seriously?"

"What? I'm thirsty." He pouted, making Mary giggle around the bottle. Metallicar smiled and stood.

"Well, if you'll excuse me. I have to go speak with Optimus' 'best man'."

"You mean Ironhide." Dean added.

"Yep." She smirked before walking off. Dean shook his head and leaned back in his seat.

-

Alice smiled up at Optimus as he took her, dancing with a surprising ease, for having never danced like that before. He held her in place with one hand at the center of her back. Alice smiled, even though she couldn't dance to save her life. Taking note of this, Optimus lifted her up, setting her feet on his pedes and continuing to spin her around the dance floor.

"I love you Optimus." She smiled.

"I love you as well Alice."

-

Once the celebration was over, and Alice and Optimus hiding out in New Orleans while everyone else returned to base, Metallicar took the twins to their small room. After they were settled in their crib she stepped back, feeling Dean's arms around her waist. He rest his chin on her shoulder and smiled.

"I absolutely love how they refuse to be in separate beds." He chuckled, nuzzling her neck. Metallicar chuckled a little and leaned her head against his.

"They're of one spark Dean. They'll never be separate. Always together. Like Sunny and Sides. Or Dumbaft One and Dumbaft Two." He laughed at her nickname for the Chevy twins. "And no. They aren't true Chevrolets." He heard her engine roar from their room and chuckled.

"No they aren't Baby. Now come on. Let's get some sleep." She nodded and leaned on Dean. He chuckled and lifted her, causing her to yelp in surprise. He smirked and made sure the sparklings were asleep before leaving the room.

"Dean?"

"Yes Baby?"

"Ya know you're an ass. Right?"

"Hell yeah I do." She only laughed as he carried her into the room.

-

The next morning found Juliet seated in the Rec Room, watching the television while trying to tune out the drunk bots and men around her. She sighed and threw the remote, momentarily forgetting her strength.

"Careful dear. You never know who you might injure." She felt Jason sit beside her and rolled her eyes, hiding a smirk. If she was being honest with herself then she might admit to having the tiniest crush on the demon king. But she refused to be honest with herself.

"I was hoping to injure you." She forced a light growl into her voice and smirked.

"Now, now my dear. We both know you don't mean that." He leaned over her, dangerously close to kissing her. Juliet's breath stopped as his lips grazed hers in the barest of touches.

"Big brother? Where are you?" Jason looked up quickly as Sierra darted into the room. Juliet pushed him off and onto the floor right as Sierra came up to them. She looked confused. "Jason, why are you on the floor?"

"Because Juliet put me here." He grunted, sitting up. Sierra laughed and helped him stand. "Now. What did you need?"

"Huh? Oh! I can't find Zasha. She took off again. Outside." Juliet chuckled.

"Relax Sierra. The bots all know to look out for her and-" She was interrupted by a loud cry down the hall, making everyone jump. Metallicar walked in a few moments later in her bipedal form, the Chevy twins running from her.

"What in the fragging pit made ya think that scaring my sparklings was a good idea?!" She snapped, her optics red.

"W-w-w-we didn' mean to!"

"Yeah, we was just walkin' by!"

"Bullshit!" She snapped, the curse lashing out in a near physical attack. "I have half a mind to throw ya into the middle of the ocean!"

"I'll take care of them Metallicar." Prowl came up, resting a servo on the femme's shoulder.

"Thanks Pierce." She smiled before catching her mistake. "Prowl. Frag. Been a long time since I've had to call ya that." He chuckled.

"I'm only Pierce on a hunt." She nodded as turned as Dean walked in with the twins, her optics instantly softening to their blue color once again.

"Okay. I have to ask." Juliet interrupted. "Why do your eyes change color like that?"

"I blame it on Kaon." Sunstreaker chuckled.

"Just cause you kicked gladiator afts on a daily basis doesn't mean you can blame my home." He slurred, making her facepalm.

"And you're overcharged. Now, Jules, to answer your question. No one took femmes seriously in Kaon. So I got a modification that turned my optics red if needed. It broke and made my temper even worse, only activating when I really lost it." She transformed, her holoform stepping out and walking to Dean. Mary reached for her and she smiled, lifting her gently. The flutter of wings behind her made her chuckle. "Cas."

"Metallicar." He stepped into sight and smiled at Mary. "Hello little Mary." She opened and closed her hand, watching the angel. Dean joined them, chuckling as Silver stared with wide eyes. He reached out and touched something, giggling. Metallicar and Dean looked confused while Castiel looked shocked.

"What is it Cas?" Dean began. Castiel looked to him and then smiled.

"It appears that Silver can see my wings." Metallicar blinked in shock.

"Come again?" Castiel took Silver as he reached for him, feeling the little mech's fingers brush along his wings.

"It's rare for humans to be able to see an angel's wings without being shown. I think this has something to do with Dean being pulled from he-" Metallicar silenced him quickly. "Sorry."

"So our son sees angel wings." Dean mused, smiling at Metallicar. "That's awesome."

"Yes, but as he grows he's gonna wonder why his uncle has wings." She stated, not hearing Castiel's inquiry at the title. "And then what are we gonna tell him?"

"We'll tell him the truth."

"Then he'll wonder what else is out there. Remember what we said?" Metallicar's eyes were soft, filled with worry.

"That they weren't going to be like Sammy and I. They aren't going to be forced into hunting." He smiled reassuringly at Metallicar. "But Baby, we aren't going to be able to keep it from them forever." She sighed.

"I know Dean." She looked to Mary. "But we can try." she looked up, barely noticing as the television scree went fuzzy. However, the voice that echoed through it made her freeze in place. She turned to look at the screen, eyes widening as she saw Megatron.

"Where is the one who kidnapped my daughter?"