Chapter 9

A/N: I sadly don't own TFP or TP.

Bumblebee dodged another piece of the planet that shot out of nowhere do to the planet's current impending doom. For once his continued disregard for the rules that kept getting him solar surfing in construction sites and junkyards was paying off; seemed he actually got lucky for once.

Then it ran out. The engine on his improvised solar surfer suddenly sputtered and died right above a crevice with a river of lava at the bottom.

Megatron and the others watched as the teen began to fall. "C'mon kid."

"No!" he growled as he kept slamming his foot on the starter. Looking at the metal wall he got an idea, swinging the board around he slammed the back into the wall, the friction from the metal engine sliding down spurred it back to life. Quickly grabbing the rims he shot up just as the ship passed over him.

"Five..."

'Bee put on speed to catch up.

"Four…"

He passed the ship and spotted the map, turning the board, he began racing for it.

"Three…"

A piece of the planet shot up in his way, almost taking the board out from under him.

"Two…"

Regaining his bearings he flew over the map, and pressed the location of the spaceport.

"One…"

-.-

The portal opened and the ship came out an explosion fallowing. The crew, and prisoners, cheered in excitement and relief. Bumblebee popped up on one side and leapt off the board onto the ship, a big grin plastered to his soot stained face.

"That was unorthodox…yet incredibly effective," Elita said walking up. "I'm going to have to recommend you to the Interstellar Academy, they're always looking for men like you!"

"Just wait till your mother hears about this!" Optimus said patting 'Bee's back. "We'll just have to downplay all the life-threatening parts."

Bumblebee laughed, before he saw Megatron turning away. Sliding away he went over. "Where do you think you're going?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.

Megatron smirked. "You certainly are perceptive, aren't you?"

"In case you forgot, I was put in charge of your punishment," 'Bee said and the man frowned. "And for your punishment I choose for you to deal with Mom."

Megatron went pale, he was going to be dead by morning. Eclipse was a hot-tempered woman, one reason why he fell for her, she wouldn't be afraid to beat a lesson into his thick skull. He glared at the Prime when he heard him laughing.

-.-

Eclipse walked around the spaceport looking for Optimus and her son. Their trip was a lot faster than anyone expected, and the news reported a pirate attack! "Excuse me? Can you show me the way to the Nemesis?" she asked an officer.

"How about you-! Y-yes of course ma'am," he stuttered as he looked at the woman in the tight black jeans, and black tube-top. He showed her to the ship, where enforcers were dragging dozens of handcuffed pirates off the ship.

"Bumblebee?!" Eclipse called out.

Hearing his mom, he hopped off the ship and hugged her. "Hey Mom," he said.

"Primus, it's so good to see you're alright," she said. "I heard about the attack and i…I thought…"

"Mom, it's ok," he said taking her hand and leading her back to the ship. "C'mon there's someone I think you'll wanna see."

They walked into the captain's office where Optimus, Elita, and Megatron (whom was hiding in the corner) were waiting for them. "Optimus, thanks for keeping him safe," Eclipse said hugging the Prime.

"You're welcome," the Prime said.

"It's a pleasure to meet the mother of this fine young sailor," Elita said shaking her hand.

"Bumblebee?"

"Yes, in the beginning he was unruly, stubborn, and slightly disrespectful," the captain said, and Eclipse glared at him. "But he got better, in fact he's the one who saved us from the pirates in the end."

"Really?" Eclipse blinked in surprise, and 'Bee gave one of his signature grins.

"Yes, in fact his methods are what's made me decide to put in a letter of recommendation for him to the Interstellar Academy, he's a natural spacer," she said proudly.

"Suppose he gets it from me," Megatron said, and Eclipse's proud smile turned into a hateful glare.

"What are you doing here?" she snarled.

"You think I can't see my one and only son?" the pirate asked.

"You left us!" Eclipse snapped backhanding him. "You have no right to be anywhere near us! Now answer the question! Why are you here?!"

"I've been on this ship for the past several months with him," he said.

"And let me guess; you lead the pirate attack?!" she growled.

"Yes," he stated staring her in the eye. "I did. But after almost dying on an exploding planet only to be saved by the four non-pirates on the ship made me see that maybe I haven't made the best choices in life."

"You think?" Eclipse said sarcastically.

Megatron held out a bag, and Eclipse took it gasping when she opened it. It was filled to the brim with precious jewels and gold. "Happy anniversary."

-.-

Four years later

People mulled around the rebuilt inn; more like resort now. Smokescreen came out of the kitchen carrying several plates of cake. Eclipse and Megatron were holding a two year old girl; Optimus and Elita were holding three year old and new born boys.

Everyone was enjoying the party when the two enforcers that nearly arrested Bumblebee stood in the doorway. Stepping aside they revealed the twenty year old in a Captain's uniform with his first-mate/girlfriend on his arm. They all clapped congratulating the two academy graduates.

The band began playing and everyone began to dance. Ravage sat with the little kids, keeping an eye on them while their parents were busy. Luna managed to get away from the little shapeshifters watchful eye, and grabbed her brother's pant leg as he gave Moonrose a quick kiss. Picking up the girl he went over to his parents hand handed them his mischievous sister, before going back out to dance.

A/N: finally done! At last! I know the ending is kinda sappy and probably stinks, but hey you got your ending. Thanks to all my readers and reviewers, y'all are awesome, and thank you for being patient with me. hope you read some of my other stories.