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// Lunch 
// Story: Robot Pony 
// by Dreadnought 
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The Elements of Harmony had once again gathered around the Cutie Map.  Though, this time, it wasn't an important mission they were planning or vital research they were conducting.  No, it was being used for another task.  The map, a device of immense magic and wisdom, had been relegated to mere dining room table.  The six were happily enjoying their lunch.  Or rather, five of the six were happily enjoying their lunch.  Eaten off plates.  Plates located on one of the most powerful magical artifacts known in the world.

"Darling, what ever is the matter?" asked Rarity.

Applejack sighed, "Ah don't want tah talk 'bout it."

Suddenly, she had the undivided attention of all five ponies.

"You can tell us," coaxed Twilight.

"We're here for you," encouraged Fluttershy, though it is doubtful anypony else heard it.

"Come on, spill it!" demanded Rainbow Dash.

Applejack closed her eyes and shook her head.

Getting up and wrapping her friend in a wing, Twilight said soothingly, "Applejack, we're here for you.  You know you can tell us anything."

Applejack sighed again, "It's just... it's hard."

"Applejack, we want to help," said Rarity.

"Yeah!" cried Pinkie Pie.

Applejack took a deep breath.  "Well... the truth is... yah see... it turns out... well... it's just that... Ah'm not what you think I am."

Twilight smiled, "Applejack, you're one of the strongest ponies - "

"That's just it Twi.  Ah ain't a pony."

Silence filled the room as everypony stared at Applejack in shock.

"You mean...," began Twilight.

"You're a changeling?" finished Rainbow Dash.

"Nah," said Applejack.  "Ah'm a Cylon."


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