Everyone returned back home, and life went on as it normally should. The Rainbooms including Sunset were turned back into their real bodies again, and there was much rejoicing. They had much time to adjust back to their normal surroundings.

But today wasn't a day of celebration. Today was the day for them to honor their departed. Every civilian in Canterlot including friends, family, and everyone else under the sun was invited to one giant funeral. Everyone was gathered over to a cemetery, far from where the human graves were. They had set up graves for the remains of their departed, and they made statues in honor of their memory.

In a trailer, the girls were busy prepping themselves for the funeral, and were trying to get themselves ready in the nick of time. Sugarcoat however had some slight difficulty adjusting her dress, but thankfully with the help of the Shadowbolts, she was near completion.

"I'm so nervous. Have any of you given a eulogy?" Sugarcoat asked.

"I did." Lemon replied in a much more serious voice. "I gave a eulogy at my grandmother's funeral."

"I had one at my mom's funeral." Indigo replied, adjusting her goggles.

"My dad gave a eulogy after my mom died." Sour somberly said.

"I can't say I have." Sunny replied.

Sugarcoat sighed. "Well, I don't know how to do this. Can anyone give me some last-minute advice on what to say?"

"I think I've got some for ya." Lemon Zest said, as she helped adjust Sugarcoat's dress. "One thing to keep in mind is to make it short and to the point. And I also like to suggest saying things that made them recognizable, or memorable by everyone around them."

Sugarcoat smiled. "I think I'll do that."

Lemon smiled back and she gave her friend a hug.

"Okay. You ready?" Sunny asked.

Sugarcoat cleared her throat and nodded. "I am. Lets do this."

Sugarcoat and the girls all stepped out of the trailer, all dressed in black and cleaned up nice and neatly. Four of the girls went to take their seats, while Sugarcoat stood at standby near the podium as Sunset was finishing up her behalf.

"... And for that, we still stand stronger than ever. And now, a speech by one of the best soldiers that had taken part in the war, Sugarcoat."

Sunset stepped away from the podium, and Sugarcoat stood up and faced the crowd. In the audience, she could see her family who had attended, along with the families of the other girls and the other CHS students.

"In war, there will always be consequences. And with those consequences, come great casualties, and losses. And I speak for everyone today, that we had suffered a great amount of losses in our battles against the Decepticons in the past few weeks." Sugarcoat began.

"Many of these great warriors were not here for long, but the impact they had on the war effort was nothing but little. They put their lives on the line so that we could still be standing here today. And if it wasn't for them, I don't think any of us would be around to be delivering this speech, to create these statues, and to make this memorial service to honor them."

Everyone continued to stay silent, and they listened to what Sugarcoat was saying to them.

"While many of these deaths have affected us greatly, one death had affected me the most. The death... of Highbrow. Highbrow was... probably the best Autobot I had ever met. A strong ability of surviving decapitation, and having access to a flight form. His analytical thinking was very useful in the line of battle, and I don't think anyone could replace the hard work and effort that he put for us." Sugarcoat had a brief smile. "I'll never forget the day we first met. He had such a positive attitude for an analyst, that I didn't think that had any impact on me. But... as I stand here now, I can see the impact he's had on me."

Sugarcoat cleared her throat and she did her best to push back tears of sadness.

"But when he was killed before my eyes in the line of battle... I was afraid I had lost him forever. But then I realized... he is never truly gone. The memories that are made with them, and the great things that they have accomplished will still stand. I will always cherish every moment that we spent together, and I hope one day I will meet those he called his family. The Headmasters."

Sugarcoat gulped and she faced them with a smile on her face as she delivered her final lines.

"Highbrow, if you're somewhere up there watching me... I want to thank you. For everything that you have done for me, for my mental stability, and for bringing out the very best in myself. I will always cherish what you have given me, and what you have done for me and my family. I loved you more than words could describe. You have truly lived a wonderful life. May you finally have peace... in the wells of the Allspark."

Sugarcoat bowed her head, and she left the podium, ending her speech. She took a seat over with the rest of the girls who gave her friendly smiles and empathetic expressions.

"That was really good Sugarcoat." Sour smiled.

"You think so?" Sugarcoat asked, finally letting some tears out.

"If he was here right now, he would be proud of you." Indigo nodded.

Looking onto the stage, they could see Optimus Prime take the center of attention.

"In the forty years we have lived on this planet, we have accomplished many things. And as of now, we Autobots may be all that's left today. But we continue to fight for what we believe in, should Megatron and his army return. We have lost many warriors, and great friends. But we will never forget what they had done for us. Though these heroes cannot be brought back, their memories shall be forever honored as we look to the future. I am Optimus Prime. And I am speaking this message, so that no matter what challenges lie ahead... we will face them together. From within our hearts... we live on."

Everyone gave smiles to the great leader's speech.

"Before we move onto the final words of the presentation, I wish that our Rainbooms give out the 21 gun salute."

The seven Rainbooms all raised up rifles in their arms and pointed them up in the sky.

"Atten-shun!" Sunset called out.

All the girls stood ready.

"Ready. Aim. Fire!"

Three shots fired from each of the Rainboom's gun, up towards the skies. And with each shot added, it added another seven to the number of bullets shot into the air.

When the final shots were made, they set their rifles to safe, and they walked further into the crowd away, to place the guns in a more safe place.

"And now, in honor of our fallen, Pathfinder requested she sing, in memory of our fallen friends. And a slideshow assembled together, by Twilight Sparkle."

Optimus got himself off the stage, and to the sidelines so everyone could watch. In the center stage was another close friend; Pathfinder. In her hand was a microphone, and on the sides on two screens were projected images. On each image, there were pictures of the Autobots and friends that had died.

The music slowly began to wind up, and Pathfinder began to sing.

I know you, you're a special one
Some see crazy where I see love
You fall so low but shoot so high
Big dreamers shoot for open sky

In the crowds, a few people and some of the soliders could be seen with a few tears creeping down their faces. One of the people in the crowd was Fluttershy who teared up seeing Wasp's picture on the projection. But she had a smile on her face nonetheless. In the picture, there was herself, Bumblebee, and Wasp all making silly faces as they were walking in a forest.

Bumblebee couldn't help but tear up at the wonderful memory as well. And he helped wipe Fluttershy's tear away from her adorable face.

So much life in those open eyes
So much depth, you look for the light
But when your wounds open, you will cry
You'll cry out now and you'll question why

The next couple of images were shown of the Rescue Bots all standing together with a look of bravery on their faces. Quickshadow, being the last Rescue Bot known to their team, bowed her head down in respect of her fallen comrades.

I can see a rainbow
In your tears as they fall on down
I can see your soul grow
Through the pain as they hit the ground
I can see a rainbow
In your tears as the sun comes out
As the sun comes out

Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Hound, and Rainbow Dash and Indigo Zap all raised their arms up and gave a salute, as they took in notice of another group of Autobots on screen; the Throttlebots.

I am here and I see your pain
Through the storms, through the clouds, the rain
I'm telling you you cannot escape
You can do it, just feel baby

I can see a rainbow
In your tears as they fall on down
I can see your soul grow
Through the pain as they hit the ground
I can see a rainbow
In your tears as the sun comes out
As the sun comes out

The two remaining combiner teams; the Protectobots and Aerialbots all raised their arms up and they gave a salute to the images of the deceased Rust Renegade force.

Here comes the sun
Smiling down
Here comes the sun
Smiling down
Here comes the sun
Smiling down
Smiling down

Sunset Shimmer stood very close next to Optimus Prime as they watched the presentation in front of them. Optimus felt her hand grip around his, and he looked at her with a friendly smile. She gave a smile back and the two of them faced back up at the slides.

I can see a rainbow
In your tears as they fall on down
I can see your soul grow
Through the pain as they hit the ground
I can see a rainbow
In your tears as the sun comes out
As the sun comes out
I can see a rainbow
In your tears as they fall on down
I can see your soul grow
Through the pain as they hit the ground
I can see a rainbow
In your tears as the sun comes out
As the sun comes out

After some time went on, the funeral came to its end and people started to go home. The only ones who didn't leave quite yet were the Rainbooms, the Shadowbolts, and their guardians. But also standing with them were Strongarm, Arcee, Tracks, the rebuilt and patched up Road Rage, Sunstreaker, Weirdwolf, and Steamer.

All of them were looking at the memorial statue that had been built for their deceased. And on the statue was a plague that had all of the names of those who were deceased.

"You know... it makes me sad to see all of our great friends are gone." Tracks nodded. "But at the same time, I'm glad it happened. I feel closer to all of you then I ever."

Strongarm smiled. "I do too."

"The war has taken a great toll on our kind, but I believe that all of your efforts put in, have made each one of you stand tall. And in my eyes, you have each acted as a Prime."

Weirdwolf's ears went down and he gave a nervous chuckle. "Well, I never did have the best role models..."

"That may be, but we still have much work to do. The Decepticons have Megatron back in their ranks, and we will be ready should they return."

"But, what do we do until then?" Sunny Flare asked.

"Until the day comes... we will continue to rebuild on what has been lost." Optimus said. "Autobots, its time for us to go home."

Sunset looked up at Optimus with a hopeful smile. "May I?"

Optimus nodded.

"Autobots... lets saddle up and ride out!"

Everyone gave smirks and one by one, each of them transformed back into their alternate forms; vehicle mode. The girls climbed into the vehicles belonging to their guardians, and their engines rolled out. And grouped together, they set out of the cemetery, happily knowing that the memories of their allies would never be forgotten...

Author's Notes:

For those who want the sad ending, here is the sad one. But don't worry, I have a few more chapters to write. I've got the happy ending planned out, I just wanted a bittersweet one to exist for those who are looking for a sad ending.