These Paths We Tread (Autobot x OC)

Epilogue: Those Who Remain

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Bc5Dba6vE

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120 years later…

April 20, 2131.

Moon Base 1.

Earth.

It seemed so small from the window—as if she might cradle it within her hands. It was beautiful as well; a pristine blue with wisps of white that covered the green and brown landscapes. It had been a long time since she had last been there, but she could still recall the rustling leaves of the trees, the nipping of the wind at her cheeks, and the warmth of the sun on her skin. It had been a good era then, and she knew the planet had only gotten better.

It helped the Decepticons had been fully disbanded over a century ago, starting with their victory in Chicago. Any remaining warriors still alive had been at a loss and were easily rounded up without anyone else to lead them. They were further subdued when, hours after their defeat, they saw what she could do—saw what she was. Though many had only known violence their entire existence, her presence, and especially her touch, triggered something in them; a revelation which woke them from their primal needs. They had put down their arms then, and after some time, they came to be welcomed as brothers. While there were those who would try to lift up the Decepticon mantle again, their attempts were fruitless and most forsook the purple face in for the hope of a new home—a new Cybertron. In turn, the Autobots gave up their red emblem and, at last, their people were whole once more.

With the Autobot-Deception war truly ended, their Cybertronian companions were able to aid humanity further. In a matter of years, technology had increased in leaps and bounds. Pollution was almost unheard of save for natural sources. Forests had been rejuvenated and animal populations had returned as well. Civilization improved in such a way that cities and their surrounding areas were manageable and no longer needed to spread further. When space travel became readily accessible, humanity began to live in the various stations that orbited the earth or the communities recently made upon the Moon’s surface. Conflict had died down as well, and what remained was internal and rarely escalated to include entire countries.

 In simple words, the Earth was at peace.

Catherine smiled at the thought, happy to know things had turned out so well. The road had not been easy, though. The aftermath of the Chicago battle had brought much brutality against the Cybertronians. Many had sought to accuse them of the deaths, though it was the former Decepticons who were truly at fault. It had taken much time, help, effort, and risk, but in the end, the people understood and it was time to grow. The city had been rebuilt, but now it served as a home to the Cybertronians and all who would come after and was appropriately dubbed “Cybertronia”. NEST also took up its new headquarters there and so humans were not uncommon, working cooperatively with their metallic comrades.

However, humanity still was not yet at ease then, and had remained apprehensive until the Cybertronians gave their services, which paved the way for the world today. One of the most important had been the end of their war with the Decepticons, whom were now either allies or neutrals, and even humans eventually came to have no qualms with them. The acceptance was, in part, due to the other great improvement that advanced the world: the ability to harness the Earth’s natural energy sources to create Energon and then make it available for both Cybertronians and human use. The result was a viable and readily available fuel source for all to use.