//------------------------------// // Log - 07 - Stubborn Season (Part - 1) // Story: The Magi-Net : Arrival // by Wreck //------------------------------// Tee opened his eyes and slowly reactivated most of his systems, starting from motor systems to his few physical sensors. He was in the main room of the Library and on him currently was a blanket. He took the blanket off and placed it on the nearest chair. Emotion Core- I still don't feel well with using this weird ... Whatever we use to grab anything without any support. Prime Core- It will do for now. We will get more options when we have the first Scorbots available. Tee started checking out most rooms in the library. There were basic rooms for every house: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, the main room, and a few storage areas, basement. Tee noticed that one of the bedrooms was currently in use. Tee slowly opened the door without any noise and saw Twilight on her bed with... Books on her left... Books on her right... Books everywhere... Note - Twilight reads a lot. Tee left the room and went to another room from which noise could be heard. In air could be detected the scent of... Pancakes? Tee entered the room and noticed it was the kitchen, inside he also found Spike currently on a small chair making some pancakes on a small pan. Tee approached him the usual way. "Morning Spike." Tee said in his usual tone. Spike overreacted and has fallen off the chair. "Wagh! *crash* Mons...ter? Whew... Tee! Don't sneak up on me like that... Or anypony else." Spike stated as he jumped back on the chair. "Is Twilight a late sleeper?" Tee asked. "Only when she read's too much. Might I ask why are you here?" Spike asked. "It appears I was moved during my sleep from my previous location, and then left on the floor of the library with a blanket on me." Tee stated. "I know that but... Why are you awake this early." Spike asked. "The earlier I wake up, the more time I have for work." Tee stated. "Can't argue with that. Oh by the way, here." Spike gave some kind of small paper to Tee. "Explain." Tee asked. "Well remember about yesterday. The whole ticket thing." Spike asked. "Correct... Is this one of the tickets?" Tee asked. "Yup. We have Eight Tickets for the Gala. I also got one. Rest went to girls." Spike said. "I should gather some info about this Gala. Is there any book about it?" Tee asked. "Yup. Under G, section 3, somewhere on the left side if I remember correctly." Spike answered. Tee nods and leaves the room. "hmm... Tee Eight... Eight tickets... *Snif* What's ...." Spike said to himself. His nose slightly sniffed the air. Something was burning...? "Pancakes!" Spike realized and turned back on the pan with two of the pancakes half burnt. -Half an Hour Later- From the book about Gala, one thing came to his systems. Emotion Core- I think we should pass this "celebration". While I could see tradition is quite interesting ... the way they only invite the royals or nobles, and if those royals are in any way the same as humans from medieval age... Corruption could be high. Prime Core- Approved. But so far we haven't got any problems from said nobles. So there is a chance their nobles are much more different than humans had. Infiltration program- If so many asked for this ticket from locals that could mean, that if we turn down this invitation then they could see us as ... different, which could lead to suspicious behavior. Termination Protocol- I really don't care about this. Whatever you go or not I'm abstaining from voting. Memory System- I can't say I have a good idea about choosing correctly... Let's ask Twilight since she is supposed to be from Canterlot. So she probably knows about this Gala. Prime Core- Approved. Emotion Core- Aye. Infiltration Program- Sure. Termination Protocol- ... Tee walked towards the bookcase and returned the book he took. A noise came from upstairs that could only be identified as someone groaning from their slumber. Tee knew that at some point Twilight would come to the main room of the library since it's the only way to leave this building... minus the widows. Tee currently continued to read books from the library, starting from geography, to knowledge of technology. What came as surprise to Tee was that even while having somewhat modern medical equipment in hospitals, home devices, and even entire airships that could dwarf anything that humans had since LZ-129 "Hindenburg" incident. Yet somehow, they didn't know of such things like radio, fossile fuels [coal, oil, any radioactive element, etc.] and even they don't know what is electricity, which was replaced by this "magic" version of electricity which seems... just different. Prime Core- No, no, this makes no sense. How come this whole Magic just let them skip so much technological evolution. At this point, because of it, they don't have any proper industry for any of this, yet they manage with it. For Humans, it took less than a few hundred years to jump from crossbows to muskets because of their rapid industrial development, yet here we have more than a THOUSAND years in wich Equestria advanced so slowly that I don't even think they could fly to space in more than few thousand- no, million years. Unless something does happen and pushes their development, but I doubt it since their Magic could just give them what they want... I'm so- Emotion Core- Frustrated? Jeez, here I thought I was the one that was supposed to have emotional vents. I get why are you not satisfied with this. But we have to continue, and besides what else choice we have? Prime Core- *sigh* Fine... I'll just... change the classification of this world's technology from the Early Cold War to something different... just... Technologically Confused. Emotion Core- Anyway we should- "Oh, Good Morning Tee. How did you sleep?" Twilight interrupted Cyborg's self-conversation. Tee looked at her from the book, Twilight looked slightly exhausted but mostly fine. "Yes I did sleep. Can you explain why somone took me here?" Tee asked while obviously stating who took him. "Oh that, yes Me and Applejack took you inside... Why were you in a bush in the first place?" Twilight asked. Emotion Core- Uhhh.... -Flashback- Prime Core - *sigh* Anyway EC. I might have an idea on how to get proper readings on this "Magic". Emotion Core - I'm listening. Prime Core- Since Infiltration confirmed that those six see us as "Friend", they shouldn't think of damaging us. Emotion Core- Wait do you mean- Prime Core- If They find us in oh I don't know... someplace that we are sleeping and then one of the Unicorns is going to try to use their magic to levitate us or something relative. Emotion Core- I ... ah scrap, I don't have any better ideas. Do it. Prime Core- Glad you approve... Now, where is that bush? -Current Time- "I... that's how I usually sleep. When you travel you learn how to avoid beasts and sleep next to them without them noticing you." Tee explained. Twilight narrowed her eyes on him searching if he lied to her... It was a half-truth, at least from what Tee's Infiltration program mentioned about sneaking around predatory species. "Ok? Anyway, what are you reading?" Twilight asked. Tee looked back at the book. "Some basic information on Equestria... I am slightly... disappointed." Tee stated as he looked through some of the pages on the book, before placing it back in the bookcase. "What do you mean?" Twilight asked slightly confused. "Well for starters, Equestria is... Confused regarding Technology, but my best guess is, it's because of the whole magic that makes things much easier for you." Tee explained while Twilight was in deep thought. "Hmm never did think about this. What would be the best example of technology that we don't have? If you don't mind." Twilight asked, ever since her first encounter with Tee she had a hard time asking about anything regarding the past area he lived in. "*sigh* I will tell one thing and that's all. Do you accept?" Tee gave a bitter answer. "Yes yes yesyesyesyes. *clears throat* Let me get some paper." Twilight exclaimed as she was slightly showing her excitement. She used her magic to "bring" some paper which looked old... and next to her was quill with ink. Prime Core-... Emotion Core- Prime? Are you alright? Prime Core- They use paper from times of f*ing Crusade on Jerusalem?!No, no, and no. Technology of this country is just beyond Confused. "*sigh* Right, one of the things I did not found in Equestrian development is lack of one certain device- Radio." Tee stated. Twilight has written down most of the sentence but got stuck at the end. "What is this Raadiu?" Twilight asked while trying to write down the word. "Radio. A device that uses certain waves of electricity to send the type of sound which allows for very long-range conversations between two points almost at the same time." Tee explained. "Huh... Why would we need this whole Radio?" Twilight asked. Tee had a hard time trying not to tell too much while also not trying to sound too annoyed. "As I mentioned before. I am from a place where no one could: Manipulate Magic Control over Weather Change season by han*cough*- hoofwork. And there weren't any immortal Ruler that did show us another way of using anything related to magic. Just imagine a smaller Equestria that does not have any Magic." Tee explained. Twilight seemed in much more deep thought. "I see... Must have been rough for you back there." Twilight stated with small sad emotion. She was thinking about how hard it could be for the area or kingdom from which he came from. "We survived and adapted. After we adapted we learned to live with it." Tee stated. Twilight looked at him and thought about what marvels could his home have created. "But what other use could have this radio, other than sending mails?" Twilight asked. "you misunderstood. The waves are a certain frequency of sounds that are sent and received by radio, which also translate the waves into sounds that allow for an actual conversation. While also there are such uses as nationwide entertainment and news feed. For example, someone could set up on certain frequency a radio from which he could play a track with many songs for entertainment of those who can't play themselves or aren't able to afford to listen to such concerts. Another example is something like a newspaper but instead of you reading a paper, someone is reading it for you while also telling his own opinion, or having a conversation with someone important." Tee explained. Twilight seemed to start her own writing and other notes got attached to the main piece of paper. "This seems actually more useful than Dragonfire spell I use to send later's to Princess Celestia." Twilight stated with a smile while closing her eyes. Emotion Core- She's cute like that. Prime Core- What? Emotion Core- Just looking for the next book that won't upset you. Prime Core-... Sure... Sound detected... North from the current position... "Tee? Something wrong?" Twilight asked as she noticed Tee start turning his head in certain directions while his ears twitched. "Something is-" Tee started but got interrupted by the ground starting to shake. "STAMPEDE!" Someone outside yelled. Twilight rushed outside while leaving the doors open. "-coming." Tee finished. Emotion Core- I'm starting to see a certain pattern... Memory system- Deja Vu? Emotion Core- Aye. Tee went outside and saw an empty street with only Twilight yelling at Pinkie Pie which was currently shaking with the ground, which made her voice sound like a shaken-up laugh. Meanwhile from behind one of the houses appeared Mayer with Rarity and Dash. "Everypony calm down. There is no need to panic." Mayor tried to quell the panic. It had little effect. "But Mayor, whatever shall we do?" Rarity asked. "Look there!" Dash pointed at the horde of cows that were currently charging towards Ponyville. Tee noticed that behind them was Applejack with... Is that a dog? Memory System- I swear on my chip this is a dog. Prime Core- Not good time Memory. Any ideas on how to stop this horde. Infiltration and Emotion- Stop them? Prime Core- Yes. Let's not have any collateral damage. Emotion Core- Well we could scare them off or try to be something like a menacingly looking predator and stand in their path. Prime Core- Fine. Any damage is on you though. Emotion Core- Sure? "Tee where are you going? Are you crazy?" Twilight asked. Tee continued to move towards the top of the bridge. Then he stood on the top, in a counter-attack position that would allow him to jump out of their way. Applejack currently was on one side of the horde while having the dog on the other side. Prime Core- Any more genius ideas? Termination Protocol- I might have one. Do you know how certain species could make this "growl" that could be heard by certain species? Prime Core- Yeah... Ohhh I see where you are going. Let's try it. Tee stood on top of the bridge, slightly open mouth with visible teeth. What came next couldn't be heard by any ponies, but cows and a dog heard it for sure. This very ominous sound told one thing. My Territory. The horde now confused slowed down, while Applejack managed to jump on one of the cows. She used her rope as some sort of lasso to change the direction of the horde away from Ponyville. Ponies in town cheered for Applejack which managed to just in time get the horde of cows away from the town. "Whew, that was close." Applejack stated. Tee walked towards her, while the rest of the group passed him. "Now what was that all about?" Applejack asked the .... cow? "Moo *cough* Oh my! Begging your pardon, Applejack, but Moo-riella here saw one of those nasty snakes. And it just gave us all the willies, don'tcha know." The cow... Memory system- Prime Core- I feel like at this point, asking questions is beside the point. "I completely understand. Just next time, try and steer clear of Ponyville." Applejack stated. "We certainly will, Applejack. So long, Winona!" The main cow stated. The horde of cows started walking back to... anywhere they came from. Most of the group celebrated Applejack's achievement. "Yee haw! Ride 'em, cowpony!" Pinkie imitated a cowboy. "Applejack was just... just..." Mayor started but couldn't find the word. "Appletastic!" Pinkie finished with a made-up word. "Exactly. We must do something to thank Applejack for single-hoofedly saving the town." Mayor got an idea from Pinkies made-up word. "I know. A PARTY!" Pinkie exclaimed. "Don't over-" -Week Later- "-do it... This is just too much." Tee stated as he looked at ... everything. The town was decorated in Apple marks, confetti was everywhere, and he could remind himself of the long speech Twilight made in the library which she kept trying out loud. "What do you mean?" Twilight asked as she stood next to him with a large sheet of papers. "What I mean is this." Tee states as he points at 9 trees that have a red bow. That was one of the many preparations they made. Tee understood that they wanted to show their appreciation but this? This is too much. The whole town looked like some sort of Olympic Games were going on. "Now we're ready." Rarity stated as she finished planting a banner with Apple Marks on top of the town hall. Tee just raised an eyebrow in annoyance. "Is Applejack all set?" Twilight asked Dash. Dash landed near the group. "Actually, I haven't seen her all week." Dash responded. Pinkie approached the group. "Not since the stampede." Pinkie stated. "But she'll be here for sure. Applejack is never late." Dash stated. Emotion Core- Should we check on her? It's not like this overdone thing should be wasted. Prime Core- *sigh* Why are you even suggesting this? Emotion Core- You really should see them as at least something different than temporary allies. Prime Core- Fine. But this is the last time I listen to you in this half of the month. Emotion Core- Why only half? Prime Core- Because even if you have bad ideas some still work. And I am willing to listen to them. "I will check on her." Tee stated. The group slightly hesitated, but after a moment each of them nodded and went back to the center of the crowd. "I'll see you later at the library." Twilight stated already used to Tee living in the library. During the week they made few rules and also managed to create a split work system between the three inhabitants of the library. Tee nods and turned towards the Apple Acres. -At Sweet Apple Acre's- Tee approached a house that had on its side a built-in barn. The first meeting from about 3 weeks ago on this farm with Applejack set his first contact with the local population. Apple family mostly was found outside Ponyville in regions like Appelosa, and other towns in Equestria. On the entrance of the house stood one red stallion known as Big Mac who recognized Tee and waved to him. As Tee approached he noticed some bandage on his middle part of the body. Termination Protocol- I think that's his stomach. Prime Core- We didn't read any biology books yet. Termination Protocol- Just guessing. "Morning. Is Applejack here?" Tee asked, Big Mac, shook his head. "Applejack's been workin hard on Applebuck Season." Mac stated. Tee raised his eyebrow. "Explain." Tee asked. Mac slowly passed Tee and pointed at a random location where it was abundant with trees. "Applebuck Season means harvest time. Normally it would be no problem for me and mah sister but... Ah, am unable to help her, as you can see." Mac responded and looked at his bandage. Tee walked next to him and noticed that about 49% of the Harvest has been completed by Applejack herself apparently. Emotion Core- System, what's the chance of Applejack being currently overworked? Calculating. . . The chance of "Applejack" being currently at her limit of physical force is probably at 39%. Prime Core- She is working by herself without regard for her health? Emotion Core- Seems like it. Prime Core- Let's hope she at least is taking breaks. Emotion Core- Aye. "Is she taking any kind of break from work? Sleep doesn't count." Tee asked. Mac looked concerned. "Nope." Mac answered. Prime Core- If she is working tirelessly then at some point she will snap. Emotion Core- Aye. I think we should stop her. Prime Core- Fine. I will listen to this since it was your idea at first to come here. Let's finish this so we can go back to reading and maybe finally start gathering resources for the Socrbot. Emotion Core- Fine with me. "I'll be back, I need to see her state myself." Tee stated as he started walking back to town. -3 Minutes Later- Detecting sound. . . Sound located and identified - someone kicked a tree. Prime Core- We found her. Where is the sound coming from System? West from our current location. Prime Core- change the destination. Accepted. Tee moved between the trees that had baskets full of apples under them, but what came next to his vision was Applejack who currently worked but... something was wrong. Applejack was sweating as if she was in a desert, her hairstyle looked like she didn't have a haircut in months, her pose once standing hard on the ground, now could only be compared to that of a drunk, even few wrinkles under her eyes could be seen. Current chance of "Applejack" being overworked is at 57% Emotion Core- Keep updating us. Accepted. As Tee approached Applejack, she was getting ready to kick another tree. She got into position, leveled her balance, gathered the strength and- "Applejack. You are overworking." Tee stated which made Applejack lose her focus and she tripped in the place. "Oh, Hay Tee, could ya not sneak up on Ponies?" Applejack asked, Tee only annoyed slightly walked towards. "You are overworking yourself." Tee stated firmly. Applejack looked at him with slight frustration which was... new to say the least. "Ah ain't overworking myself." Applejack stated as she walked to another tree and tried to kick it but instead, she kicked an empty basket. "I can see. I talked with your family, it's harvest season I understand that, but by working yourself to any point further you could harm yourself and others around you." Tee stated. Meanwhile, Applejack kicked the tree from which apples dropped straight to the basket. "Ah. am. not. stopin." She said while she again managed to lose her focus and now she kicked the basket full of apples. Emotion Core- This is already bad. Prime Core- Yup. *sigh* Seems like her "Pride" doesn't want to let her take a break or help. Detected new contact - Pony Approaching. "Hey! Applejack!" Twilight shouted from few meters away. Applejack didn't hear her and tried to walk away but stopped in her tracks and ... took a nap? "You can't be serious." Tee stated as he looked at now sleeping Applejack. "Appl-" Twilight started but got interrupted by Tee raising his hoof to block Twilight. "Why are you here?" Tee asked. Twilight looked slightly confused. "I'm here to see what's wrong with Applejack. She came to the celebration without you and looked just...*Points at Applejack* well like this." Twilight stated. "Let me explain. I came to her house. I talked to her brother who currently is injured and not able to work. Harvest Season has started about a week ago. She was working by herself without any brake, or help." Tee explained. "We need to help her!" Twilight stated. Tee shook his head. "Let her take this nap. Better she takes an unwanted brake than arguing with her sense of pride." Tee explained. Twilight looked between the snoring Applejack and the empty stare of Tee. "I'll wait for her to wake up." She stated firmly. "Alright. Just don't be later frustrated if she refuses, because of her stubborn pride. I will be in the library." Tee stated as he started walking away. Twilight now sitting next to sleeping Applejack started getting impatient. "APPLEJACK!" Tee could hear Twilight's shout come from behind him. Tee slightly smirked. -At the Library- Tee managed to find a book about pony anatomy which he started reading, Termination Protocol was very active since it was his profession to know about any vital and important organs while also being able to simulate what damage could happend with any opponent. He learned that- SLAM The doors suddenly got slammed by a familiar unicorn. Tee looked at the very angry unicron which currently was mumbling something to herself. "I was only concerned but noooo. She can't accept a simple helping hoof." Twilight mumbled to herself. "She didn't accept your help." Tee stated without looking away from the book. "Yes. She didn't accept it and is still working for Celestia knows when! Ugh, I just don't know how she can't accept a simple help." Twilight responded. Tee turned his head from the book and looked at Twilight who currently sat at the table with her head lying on its top. "You would be amazed by how certain personalities could alter your behavior. Pride would be Applejack's personality that is currently blocking any outside influence. The rest of our little group would have their own personalities that tend to annoy others. Pride, Perfection, Shyness, Self-Praise, and many more." Tee explained to Twilight which rose from the table and listened to his words. She started writing down a note in one of the papers she has lying around the library. "We'll try to persuade her tomorrow. Alright?" Tee asked Twilight. She stopped her note and looked at Tee with a slight smile on her face. "Yup. Tomorrow." She answered and went to her room in the library. Tee sighted to himself in now an almost dark library, having one lamp next to him turned on only because it looks normal. -Next Day- Tee heard some kind of crash on to the balcony of the library. As he opened the door he saw Twilight closing her book, while Dash next to her tried to stand up. "Applejack?" Tee asked the two mares in front of him. "Let's go." Twilight commanded. Tee and Twilight started walking towards the Sweet Apple Acres while leaving Dash on the balcony of the Library. "Will our little masked hero be able to break through the pride of the Apple Pony with help of the group? See next time In this story Narrated by ME! Discord!" Chaos God Finishes the chapter. "DIIIIISCOOOOOOOOO-" Wreck shouted but got cut by- TO BE CONTINUED