Author's note: This fanfic was begun in 2002 and completed in 2007, so it's amazing to me to think that it's even older than my eldest child. This story has been a labor of love, but I am relieved to finally lay it to rest. Please forgive any plot holes or inconsistencies -- I've written several long fanfics, and this last one has been neglected for so long that I have forgotten some details.

Fans of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine may recognize the Circle concept. There were several episodes featuring a xenophobic group whose motto was "Bajor for the Bajorans", and their symbol resembled a circle, hence the name. I used the name and a similar symbol, but the rest of the concepts in this fic are my own.

I am sorry to say it, but this will likely be my last Transformers fanfic. Never say die... I may change my mind at some point; the Transformers movie inspired me enough to at least complete this fic, but my muse has moved on to other fandoms. I still remain a Transformers fan and hope it is a part of my family's life for years to come. Hope you enjoyed reading!