//------------------------------// // Entry 5: NexGen, Colossus // Story: Designation C.H.R.Y.S.A.L.I.S. // by Debonair //------------------------------// Cybernetic, Overpowered, Living, Overlord, Sentient, Super, Uav, System, C.O.L.O.S.S.U.S program activated, My optic shutters open to a female, she was designated as the Queen, my creator. "Arise Colossus," I slowly rose to my feet. "I am sending you into the world, you will find a settlement and live there, you will record your findings and send them directly to me until you cease function, understood?" "Yes, my Queen, as you wish," "You must keep your mission a secret as your true identity, noone can find out what we are yet, they are not ready for us." "Yes my Queen," "Good now transform into this," She pointed at a drawing of an Equine. "These are the dominant species at this point in time, you have three choices Earth Pony, Pegasus, or Unicorn." I scan the drawing and work to disguise myself. I took the form of a dark grey earth pony. "Good choice, matches your designation. Now you need a Cutie Mark, It let's others know what special talent you possess, it should help your disguise." I concentrate as the color on my hind end changes to show a picture of a shield and a broken sword. "Good," "What now?" "You will leave the hive and find this Canterlot, you will infiltrate the guard and wait for my signal," "Yes, as you wish." She sent me on my way, with the coordinates in my memory. The light emitted from the sun glared my optics, as my optics adjusted i slowly trotted into the wilderness. A densely foliaged patch of land surrounded the coordinates of Canterlot Castle. This strange sensation ran through my processor, this was classified as fear. This was illogical why would I be afraid of something I did not know. "Colossus!" The voice of the Queen startled me onto my honches. An image of the Queen appeared on a visor that snapped over my optics. "Excellent your Emotions Complex is stable, and your Com Line is functioning. Your beacon places you at the edge of the Everfree Forest, Confirm Location." "I am at the entrance to a densely forested area," "Location Confirmed, Your destination lies further in, you have the coordinates, contact me upon arrival, understood?" "Understood, Colossus end transmission," I lift a hoof and press a button to retract the visor. "Let's get this over with quick," I swallowed and stepped into the forest, the native creatures stuck to the shadows doing nothing to lighten the eeriness. A twig snapped behind me, startling me to the left into a tree. "Goddammit!" My chest heaved and my heart pounded. "I don't have lungs or a heart, why am I having this reaction?" I calm my nerves and try a full diagnostic. "No this can't be, This isn't right." I was flesh and bone, not an android, but a Biotechnic. "Why, Why was I not told." I had a heart, and major organs, but my skeletal structure was reinforced by steel. "What are you doing out here," A voice sounded from behind making me lunge forward. "It's not safe out here," I turned my head to find a male Pegasus, grey in color. "What's your name?" "Colossus," My nerves were on end. "Casey Jones, I was out delivering mail to the nomads outside the city. What were you doing out here?" "I was on my way back from a run, then you scared me." "Tell me the truth, I would know you," "Okay I had heard about an opening in the guard, and thought I might apply." "Follow me, I'll take you to the castle," He held out a hoof to help me up. "Thank you Casey," "No problem, it's always nice to make new friends, where do you live?" "Tell you the truth I'm homeless, my mother thought it was time for me to get out and see the world." "How old are you?" My age readout read 16:05. "Sixteen," "Well you're welcome to bunk with me until you can get up on your hooves," "Really?" Why was this Casey Jones so trusting after I lied to him within the first few seconds after we met? "I wouldn't want to impose." "No it's no trouble at all, tell ya what I'll even give you a job," "Thank you Casey," He led me deeper into the forest, after five minutes we arrived at a large gate, and were halted by armoured guards. "Casey Jones, is he with you?" The white one that was clad in golden armour, emoted suspicion. "Yes he is, I apologize for my lateness but I had trouble finding my last stop." "It is no concern, at least you arrived before the gates were closed." "I hear that, well it's been a long day and he's gotta get some rest, is that academy roster still have a slot?" "Yeah, it is why?" "I wish to apply," I reply. "Well you don't look like the type, but we could use the help. Go on through I'll see you both in the morning." He waved us past and Casey led me to his apartment. "Here we are, sorry all I have for you is a couch, my room's over there on the right and the bathroom is to the left. I'm gonna hit the hay," He set down his messenger bag and trotted into his room and shut the door behind him. Dearest Queen I have infiltrated the castle grounds, with some help from an unexpected source. A resident of the city found me in the forest and offered me to stay with him until I could get into the Guard. So far my observations on these creatures proves that they are trusting enough to give a total stranger free reign of their residence, these creatures will prove to be an interesting read. Your Faithful Soldier, Colossus. I sent the message to the Queen, Tomorrow was a new day and I needed to rest. Sleep mode active, Age 17:45:23,