My friend the author, I don't know if you're still here but I'd like you to know that this fic has lived in my head rent free for the past fifteen years. That's not an exaggeration; everytime I watch the movies, listen to the soundtrack or am in some other way reminded of the TF series I think of this story. I *love* this story. I knew about Wheeljack because of this story and he has become a forever favourite as a result. Forget the third Bay instalment - this is canon, my city now. I will spend my life sending everyone to the source material so they know this is where things go. And they will be glad.

Honestly, this is one of the most thrilling, compelling, excellently written and addictive fics I have ever read, and reading through it a second time has been just as thrilling as it was the first time. I hope you're out there somewhere able to know how much your work has touched me and so many others. And one day, if you ever feel up to it, I would love to see where it all goes in the end.

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This was such a fun story to read! You did a great job of bringing the characters to life in a way not even the movie succeeded in doing! I'm so curious to see where you are going with this story and hope that you get a chance to finish it! It was definitely a story worth the telling!

1) I gotta say it's like been forever since I've logged onto this site to review a story haha but I think it's well deserved since this is like now in my top 10 best fics of all time.

2) I haven't read many transformers fics but like this is the best one I've come across. The chances of this story being updated I reckon is pretty slim but even though it seems to be discontinued I'm glad this story exists! I've also read some of you're other transformers fics and they're absolutely brilliant too :D and one of my

3) Love the writing, the character interactions (esp with Sam and wheeljack it's just so adorable hehehe), and I'm so glad this isn't a Sam x bumblebee story not that I'm against it or anything just that I don't really know how it would work. I love seeing platonic instances with these two and it isn't written as much as I would've liked (tho I'll admit I probably haven't looked hard enough lol mayhaps I'll have to write them myself). Also ngl I love what you're doing with barricade haha and the whole techy bits are superb in my opinion. Really I just love everything

4) I am super curious how Optimus would deal with "Sam" popping out of a alleyway in London considering he had alerts that he was in India. Not to mention how bumblebee would react to not finding Sam unless he comes across megatron hmmmm. Also wouldn't bumblebee figure something is up since I'm going to assume that this "Sam" doesn't have the sparkbond thing going on like regular Sam. Also also if I had to theorize which I only can lmao I'm gonna take a gander and say that Kingdom Come is maybe about a kidnapped Sam on Cybertron and whatever imposter sam is going to do with the autobots. Would I be correct in thinking that barricade incapacitating rachet would deal with imposter sam not being found out? Considering this unit x is a pretender and it was mentioned in earlier chapters that rachet's the only one capable of detecting these things? Interesting if that's the case. Anyhow my speculating is likely all wrong heh

5) I hope you're still alive and living your best life and covid didn't get you. Its been a rough few years. Wherever you are in life I hope it's going really great!

6) also though because I am a incredibly selfish being I do hope that one day you do continue this story or the revised version even if it takes another thirteen years or more but if not oh well I'm just really happy this exists. I'll be sure to shower this story with praise every few years

Hopefully this is coherent haha

Wow, what a ride! I do hope there is a sequel!

This is brilliant.

I was wondering if you could post the rest of the outline for this story? If you still have it on hand of course

Hey! This was such an amazing read. I haven't yet finished this chapter, knowing it's the last one makes me not want to haha, but I wanted to let you know I am completely in love with your writing style and the depth you bring to these characters. I am enraptured! I hope you are doing well and that you yourself are still enjoying the fanfiction world. If you ever jump back in to this one I'll be there!

I really enjoy rereading this! You havea wonderful blend of descriptive action and heart breaking drama! I especially adore Optimus’s inner struggles as he decides what to do.

Thanks again for sharing your writing!

Christ Sam’s dad lecturing Optimus to be a good dad to him nearly broke my heart

Sam and Bee’s relationship isnadorable

A great story! The best of this fandom! Wonderfully connect both worlds. It's amazing how you presented Sam's relationship with Bee. I love you for that! Seriously!
I found this story for the first time in 2015 and since then, sometimes I come back here and read the whole thing again.
I regret that there is no continuation ... The more that your last note even says about the next fanfic part :(
Well ... I still hope to see a new chapter someday. Although I wonder what happened that you suddenly stopped writing?
The story is so wonderful that every time I finish reading chapter 15 and I don't see 16 I feel like after breaking up.
I don't want to part with your story. I already know him by heart:(
I wish you much health and inspiration.
I squeeze hard, hoping that maybe my insignificant comment will change something ... Let you know that loyal fans are still waiting!

It took me
THREE
and a HALF
HOURS
to get through this chapter. I've read this fic several times over and EVERY SINGLE TIME this chapter stresses me the heck out. I'm a stupidly empathetic reader and I had to watch half of a play on youtube, eat dinner, and do a damn load of laundry while trying to chew my way through Sam's horrible, terrible attempt to get Bumblebee to stay. THREE AND A HALF HOURS. You are an exceptionally emotive writer and your prose is so visceral that I can feel the guilt churning in my gut, feel sharp, icy fear when you write it, feel the cold terror and devastation. Your characterization, especially of Sam's inner monologue, is so incredibly spot-on. You don't shy away from grittiness and inelegant details and imperfection, which makes this one of my favorite stories. Your revised version is extremely promising, but I hope to one day read a new chapter of this. It's desolate, but filled with a frantic hope that clings to the inside of my mind long after I'm done reading it again. Thanks to you for your writing, mate.

I was so happy, aaaand then disappointed. Not sure if I can continue reading since it's a SamxMic fic... blegh! I was under the hope it was a SamXBee fiction. It is so freaking good though :( i just loathe the pairing. Maybe... to stop people like myself from becomming overly invested it would be possible to add a pairing to this in the search or list it in the front page? Because now i'm horribly disappointed

This story is absolutely fantastic. I know it's been many years since you've updated, but any chance you plan to continue the work?

Re-read this after years and its still one of the most amazing fics I've ever read if not the best. Your writing is phenomenal!