-INSTALLATION: THE ISLAND-
Silence.
Absolute silence and shocked expressions, albeit one or two are flustered, notably Rarity and Applejack. All while Spirit had the slight thought of regretting his decision, and Skitters is no help at all. In fact, the UNI-CRN suspected that the Mesopithecus was enjoying the awkward scenario at the stallion’s expense.
The unicorn turns his gaze to Rainbow Dash and nods to her, “We meet again, Rainbow Dash.”
“...H-huh…?” She responds, her shock still present in her tone as the pegasus’s mouth opens and closes like a goldfish.
Finally, HLN-A breaks out of their shock—rapidly floating towards Spirit and hovering around him like a Bee. Skitters trying to swat at her a few times, to which she dodges.
“Wait, wait, wait, wait! Who in the heck is Megan Williams?! And while we’re at it, Biological Unit?!” The AI inquires with an exclamation mark present on its’ visor, the lights turning from blue to green. “You mean to tell me that you guys aren’t just rare spawns that the Ark injects to test survivors?!”
Spirit seemed to be taken aback by the AI’s statement, “Hold on, are you insinuating that you haven’t had contact with Helena nor your counterpart on Equus?”
Skitters sits down on Spirit’s shoulder, looking around inquisitively.
The AI, in turn, projects a question mark on its’ visor as the green lights on its’ form goes back to the default blue. Rainbow Dash continued to stare while Fluttershy regained her composure, although she scurried away and hid behind the cyan one-winged pegasus. Her other wing currently wrapped in bandages.
As for everyone else positioned next to the unconscious Pteranodon, they are in conversation amongst themselves while sneaking a glance or two towards Spirit.
“Pardon the outburst there, mate,” The AI starts. “It’s just really shocking to hear what you said to Fluttershy. As for your question, I sadly haven’t taken the opportunity to chat with Helena or my fellow unit. Why? What’s up?”
Spirit lets loose a breath with closed eyes, “I was afraid of that,” His orbs open once more, “Let us make our way over to those mares and the dragon. There is much for me to tell you all, and I will reveal more about Megan Williams. Then, we can address another concern of mine.”
“Another concern?” The Islands’ HLN-A unit responds as both Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy begin to approach, although the yellow pegasus stays behind the cyan pegasus.
[Ooh Ho Haha]
Skitters jumps three times in place, pointing in another direction with his left arm. The ape indicated more inland before turning its’ appendage towards the distant Snow Biome.
“I know, my friend,” Spirit responds with a side-glance to the monkey before shifting his gaze to the AI, “That is exactly what I want to talk to her about.”
……….
“Twilight, have ya’ ever seen such a unicorn before?” Applejack inquires.
“No, I haven’t,” The alicorn answers. “But he’s clearly unlike any other pony from Equus.”
“I’ll say, darling~” Comments Rarity flirtatiously. “He’s quite the specimen.”
“Can we even call him a pony?” Spike inquires, albeit, deep down, he’s mildly jealous. “I mean, he’s gigantic! He’s bigger than any of the Princesses.”
Having been hopping in place after recovering from her initial shock, Pinkie Pie looks over to Spirit, HLN-A, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy.
“Shhh, quiet,” She mutters with a forehoof over her muzzle. “They’re coming this way.”
The tribe members all turn towards the encroaching group, but Rarity quickly tries to fix her mane before questioning:
“How does my mane look, Applejack?”
“Really?” The cowmare responds, raising an eyebrow. “Y’all doin’ this now?”
“Oh, don’t you try to play it off, missy,” Rarity seethes through gritted teeth. “I saw your little fanning with your hat.”
Applejack’s eyes widen in response before she clears her throat, “W-well, ah’ admit he be a fine lookin’ stallion. But ah’ ain’t gonna go crazy ‘bout it like y’all tend to do, Rares.”
“Ack!” The fashionista appalls in response, her muzzle momentarily dropping. “W-what’s that supposed to-”
“Hey there, loves,” HLN-A injects themself, although ignorant to the two mare’s conversation. “We, uh… have a visitor.”
It’s now 11:27 am, according to their implants, as the Tribe of Harmony and the newly met unicorn sit around the unconscious Ptera—Spirit sitting on the sand while Fluttershy continues the taming process. Skitters found himself playing with Rarity's mane, and while the fashionista would normally scold someone for doing such a thing, she noted that the monkey was simply too cute to be angry with.
Vanellope positions herself between Rainbow Dash and Spirit, the cyan pegasus side glancing now and then towards the Raptor.
Twilight clears her throat, intending to start things off, “I’m so happy to see you awake now, Rainbow. And It’s a pleasure to meet you, Spirit. My name is Twilight Sparkle.”
The unicorn nods, “Well met, Princess of Friendship. Guardian of Equus and a bearer of your Ark’s Artifacts.”
Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Spike, Rarity, and Applejack are taken aback by this. Shocked by his clear knowledge. Noticing their reaction, Fluttershy chimes in:
“He told me that someone named Megan Williams informed him about us.”
HLN-A moves to the group’s center, hovering just above the pterosaur before turning to Spirit.
“Ok, mate. I think I speak for this entire tribe when I say that you’ve got some explaining to do,” The AI turns to the tribe, “Ladies, and Spike, I ask that you please let him tell his tale before trying to cut him off for any questions and concerns.”
The entire tribe nods in understanding.
“Wait,” Comments Rainbow Dash. “Let me take care of something first,” She gets off of her seat, her hooves digging into the sand as she turns to Vanellope, “I’m only going to say this once, Rap- I mean, Vanellope.”
Everyone looks on attentively, Fluttershy forming a smile as the Raptor tilts its’ head while looking at the cyan pegasus with a small chirp in its’ throat.
“Thanks for helping me, and everyone else here for that matter. Helena told me that you did… most of the work,” She says that part through gritted teeth, “And that you got me to Sanctuary. So, thanks for that. I guess you’re kind of awesome…”
The pegasus’s tribemates look on with approving expressions, HLN-A displaying hearts on their visor, while Fluttershy says internally:
-Thank you, Rainbow Dash.-
Vanellope chirps once more before leaning closer to Rainbow Dash and licking her right cheek. The pegasus’s eyes widen in response before gritting her teeth, accompanied by an annoyed expression.
“That wasn’t an invitation to do that!”
Everyone else lets loose their laughter, Spirit chuckling before standing tall as grains of sand fall from his frame.
“A fairly nice convention of gratitude. Now then, I would like to get through this explanation because you are all in danger on this island.”
With those words, Spirit tells the tribe everything that’s transpired on Equus. From the moments after Twilight and her loved ones ascended to the very last update he’s gotten from Megan Williams: The Master Controller’s battle against Daybreaker and Nightmare Moon in Ponyville.
-EARTH-
-Abandoned City, AKA: Sanctuary-
Helena Walker, Homo-Deus and creator of all HLN-A units, floats her transparent body over the tallest building within this abandoned futuristic city. Nature is trying to reclaim it as blankets of green and vines meld with metallic structures.
Flyers such as the Pteranodon flew through the air as, down below, the steps of massive sauropods shake the landscape as herds of herbivores traverse the city’s broken streets. Carnivorous entities hunt their prey, but what stuck out most were mechanical entities that seemed to patrol the streets.
Helena’s eyes are closed in a state of slumber. Her head fidgets in place as if she’s experiencing a horrible nightmare; her teeth gritted in some form of attempt:
She lets out a loud gasp as her eyes shoot wide open. Despite her current form, the Homo-Deus takes a few heavy breaths with a transparent hand placed onto her chest.
“A-another dream about him...”