//------------------------------// // Chapter 2 // Story: Equestria Transformed Act 1: Autobots and Ponies // by Autobot Lancewing //------------------------------// Bumblebee looked down at the little creatures. They appeared to have humanoid equine forms like he and the other Autobots had taken. They were also strangely colored. One was yellow with a red mane and a big red bow, dressed in a green t-shirt and overalls. The second was a white unicorn with a mane that was both purple and pink; that was weird. She was wearing a simple yellow sundress. The last one was orange with wings sticking out from her back; a Pegasus, he believed they were called. Her mane was purple and she wore a simple t-shirt and shorts. He had no idea how he was going to be able to communicate with her, given the fact that his only method of communication was through the radio; however, that was when he was a mechanical life form. Now that Bumblebee was a human-sized, anthropomorphic equine; that is no longer possible. "Bee, you can put the blaster away. I don't think these little ones can do us much harm," whispered his old friend, Wheeljack. "So, who're ya'll?" asked the little yellow one. "Nice to meet you, my name's Wheeljack but my friends call me Que." "Well howdy, name's Apple Bloom," said the yellow one in overalls. "I'm Sweetie Belle," said the white one with the horn. "And I'm Scootaloo," said the last one with the little wings. The two Autobots looked at each other in bewilderment; some humans said that they and their comrades had some strange names but these kids' had a few that topped them. "What's your name, mister?" Scootaloo asked Bumblebee. The scout began to feel a little uncomfortable but, fortunately, his scientist friend came to his aid again. "This is Bumblebee; he doesn't talk much these days." "Why?" "He got hurt a long time ago. Let's just say it's a very long story, and leave it at that for now." The crusaders looked at the two strangers in confusion. Wheeljack figured now was the time to change the subject. "So, any of you lassies can tell us where we are exactly?" Once again, the crusaders were left befuddled at the two. "You guys don't know where ya are?" asked Apple Bloom. "We're… new to the area." Technically it wasn't a lie but these kids didn't need to know that they were from another planet; they'd just think they were crazy. "You're in the Everfree forest just outside the town of Ponyville." Now it was the two Autobots' turn to be bewildered. Who would name their town 'Ponyville?' "I don't suppose you could show us the way to this Ponyville?" "Sure, we just need to make a small stop at Zecora's," said Apple Bloom. "Hey maybe Zecora can help your friend talk again," said Sweetie Belle. Bumblebee tilted his head in confusion. Wheeljack had the same thought in his head as Bee's: "Who is this Zecora you speak of?" Apple Bloom was ready to answer that question. "Zecora is a zebra who can come up with potions, treatments, and cures. If you have a problem, she'll fix it." Bumblebee had a little hope, but then Ratchet, the most experienced field medic known to him, had failed in restoring Bumblebee's voice. How will this Zecora be any different? "Then we can take ya, to Ponyville. Twilight can ya guys out with what you need," said Apple Bloom. "Much appreciated." "You might want to avoid my sister, Rarity, seeing you. She might flip out at your clothes," "These are all our entire group has." "There are more of you out here?" asked Scootaloo. "Oh yes, you'll meet them later. They're all a bunch of good chaps." In the nearby bushes, three figures watched the five ponies through the bushes. This isn't the first time these creatures saw ponies, they captured one and tried to use her to find gems for them. However, things didn't turn out too well. "The little white one said 'Rarity.' That's the pony who tricked us!" one raspy voice said. "Must tell others. Must tell Duke. Must have revenge," said another. The figures then vanished into the forest. --- Sometime later, the Crusaders and two Autobots arrived at Zecora's hut and dropped off the herbal ingredients. At the moment, Bumblebee was in chair while the herbalist zebra poked and prodded the yellow scout as she examined the damage. "So Ms. Zecora, can you fix his voice?" asked Wheeljack. The Zebra was silent for a moment then turned to the Autobot scientist. "Honestly, never before have I treated a wound quite so old. It is very difficult, but doable, that much can be told." Bee and Wheeljack looked astonished. Ratchet had tried and failed for centuries to fix his voice box and yet this Zebra woman has already figured a way to fix it. "Are you saying you know a way to make him talk again?" ask Apple Bloom. Zecora reached into a large pot and pulled out a strange looking root. "Yes but for my brew to have full power, I must pickle this root for three weeks. Until then, he will have to be patient before he once again can speak." She then shooed the ponies out and went to work. Outside, Bumblebee was rubbing his throat, thinking of the prospect of being able to talk again. "Are you okay, Mr. Bumblebee?" asked Apple Bloom. Wheeljack placed a hand on the scout's shoulder. "He's fine. I think he's just a little excited at a chance to speak again after all this time." "Well, Zecora said it won't be ready for a while so let's head on back to Ponyville. Ya'll and your other friends can meet up there." The trio then walked off in a new direction with Bee and Wheeljack following close behind them. Scootaloo then turned back at them. "Say, how are you going to tell your friends where you are, anyway?" The Autobots smirked at the young Pegasus' question. "We have our ways, lass. We have our ways." --- Jolt looked around the village where he and his partner, Mirage, walked upon. There were several humanoid equines walking around, going about their business. Some looked over at the strange newcomers wearing what looked like parts of carriages. While they were cute in a lot of the girls' eyes, their attire was just... weird. They eventually walked into a shop. There was a good bit of attire there, but mostly a little too frilly for their taste. They saw a white unicorn with a lavender mane working on what looked like decoration of some sort. She was clothed in a black short skirt and a white button-up dress shirt. She was humming a small tune before she turned her attention to the boys. "Welcome to Carousel Boutique where everything is chic, unique, and magnifique. How may I- WAHAHA!" Her eyes widened once she noticed what they were wearing. Jolt and Mirage, unaware of why she screamed, quickly turned around; expecting enemies but found none. Mirage turned back to the unicorn. "Something wrong, Signora?" asked Mirage. "Wrong? I'll say something's wrong! You two look like you raided a carriage and used the parts for clothes!" "Hey lady, this is all we we've got," Jolt said, indignantly. "No, no, no. a couple of handsome colts such as you two should not go out in public like that," the unicorn "I told you Rarity would flip out," said a young voice. All three turned to the little voice to find three little girls. "Sweetie Belle, do you know these two?" asked the unicorn, now known as Rarity. "Not these two but we do know a few of their friends," said Scootaloo pointing to the door where two familiar faces walked in. "Hey, hey, compagni," said Mirage. "Ah, I didn't know you chaps were here, too," said Wheeljack. Rarity looked between the two she had met and the ones who came with her little sister and friends. "Excuse me but who are you colts?" she asked. The four strangers turned their attention to the mare. "Oh pardon us, ma'am. We're rather new to the area. You may call me Wheeljack;" The blue scientist pointed to his yellow friend. "This here is Bumblebee. His actions often speak louder than words;" He then addressed the other two. "You've already met Jolt," pointing at the Blue Unicorn. "Hi." "And Mirage," Wheeljack finished with the Red Unicorn. "Ciao." Before any further conversation could begin, something crashed through the window and landed on the floor. Acting quickly, the Autobots grabbed the horse-people and ducked for cover just as the item went off. It revealed itself to be a smoke bomb as all where blinded and coughing inside it's thick cloud. Then came three high-pitched screams; Rarity could easily tell whose they were. Through the limited visibility, she could make out a trio of silhouettes that were definitely not from Ponyville. "GIRLS!" Rarity shouted. The Autobots jumped up and scrambled after the mystery abductors. --- The Autobots ran outside, frantically searching for the kidnapped fillies. "Where'd they go?" asked Jolt. They got their answer from more screams down the street. "There!" Wheeljack pointed. They could see the three little ones being carried away by, what looked like, a trio of canines in raggedy jackets. They pushed several bystanders out of the way of their escape. "Looks like trouble. Bee, if you would do the honors?" asked Wheeljack. Bumblebee nodded as he brought out his arm cannon and fired a bright red flare into the sky. With that done, the four Cybertronians gave chase; hoping their Autobot brothers would come soon to their aid. --- A/N: Here is what all the Autobots look like in this fic: Optimus Prime (Red Big Rig/ Red Alicorn w/ Blue Mane & Tail w/ Helmet, Armor) Sideswipe (Silver Sports Car/ Silver Unicorn w/ Gray Mane & Tail w/ Twin Swords, Armor & Roller Blades) Bumblebee (Yellow Muscle Car/ Yellow Unicorn w/ Black Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Ironhide (Black Pickup Truck/ Black Earth Pony w/ Gray Mane & Tail w/ Armor & 2 Cannons) Ratchet (Green Ambulance/ Green Unicorn w/ Red Mane & Tail w/ Armor & Goatee) Wheeljack (Blue Sports Car/ Blue Earth Pony w/ White Mane & Tail w/ Glasses, Mustache, Armor & Lab Coat) Jazz (Silver Sports Car/ Silver Earth Pony w/ Black Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Jolt (Blue Sports Car/ Blue Unicorn w/ Green Mane & Tail w/ Armor & Electro Whips) Mudflap (Orange SUV/ Orange Earth Pony w/ Black Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Skids (Green SUV/ Green Earth Pony w/ Black Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Mirage (Red Sports Car/ Red Unicorn w/ Gray Mane & Tail w/ Armor & Wrist-mounted Blades) Leadfoot (Red Race Car/ Red Unicorn w/ White Mane & Tail w/ Sunglasses, Armor, Guns & Beard) Roadbuster (Green Race Car/ Green Unicorn w/ Yellow Mane & Tail w/ Sunglasses, Armor & Guns) Topspin (Blue Race Car/ Blue Unicorn w/ Yellow Mane & Tail w/ Sunglasses, Armor & Guns) Arcee (Pink Motorcycle/ Pink Earth Pony w/ White Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Chromia (Purple Motorcycle/ Purple Earth Pony w/ White Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Elite-1 (Blue Motorcycle/ Blue Earth Pony w/ White Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Jetfire (Black Supersonic Jet/ Black Changeling w/ Red Mane & Tail w/ Armor, Beard & Cane Axe) Wheelie (Blue RC Toy Truck/ Blue Pinto Earth Pony w/ Red Mane & Tail w/ Armor) Brains (Grey Laptop Computer/ Grey Pinto Unicorn w/ White Mane & Tail w/ Armor)