By the time the Wonderbolts had reached Ponyville, it was dusk. The gentle rural breeze blazed through their furiously flapping wings as they scoured the countryside for the cloud homes.
“According to the map that Princess Celestia gave us, Derpy’s house should be that poofy one there,” Soarin’ pointed.
“Before we go in, we need to figure out a plan for if we find AMAZO,” Spitfire said.
“We ask him to surrender peacefully.”
“And if he doesn’t?”
“Then we’ll go down fighting after ordering Twilight to distribute the Elements.”
”Sounds good.”
The pair then descended to the cloud home and Spitfire knocked on the front door. A few seconds later, a lavender unicorn answered, not expecting to see two Wonderbolts. “Spitfire? Soarin’? Eheh... How m-may I help you two?” she stammered.
“Are you Twilight Sparkle, bearer of the Element of Magic?” Spitfire asked.
“Yes. Why? Is something wrong?” Twilight asked.
“We have reason to believe that a dangerous fugitive named AMAZO is in Ponyville. He’s ten feet tall with gold skin,” Soarin’ replied.
“We’re also distributing the Elements of Harmony to their respective ponies just in case AMAZO proves hostile,” Spitfire added as she used her wing to open her saddlebag and pull out a familiar tiara with a purple five-pointed star on top.
“Do you mind if I go speak with the homeowner about this?” Twilight asked.
“By all means,” Soarin’ said.
“Thanks,” Twilight said quickly before trotting away.
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“Derpy, we have a problem. There are two Wonderbolts right outside looking for AMAZO in Ponyville. They’re also distributing the Elements of Harmony,” Twilight panicked as she galloped back into Dinky’s bedroom.
“Oh no...,” Derpy said, putting a hoof to her mouth in shock. “What do we do? AMAZO said he would do the night shift tonight, and then surrender tomorrow. If they take him now, then who will stay up with Dinky? We’re both exhausted from the doctor’s visit so we’ll be bad candidates,” Derpy mused.
“We could divide the shift tonight, and then get Fluttershy to watch her tomorrow.”
“So we turn AMAZO in to the Wonderbolts now?”
“We must remain neutral. We’ll be in trouble if we’re caught with a fugitive. We need to play this carefully.”
“How?”
“I have an idea. Granted, it’s a stupid idea, but it’s better than just ratting him out.”
“What is it?”
“We show them the AMAZO we know.”
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“Sorry about taking so long. Derpy was in the middle of something. To answer your question, yes, there is something that fits your description here. He’s in Derpy’s filly’s room, watching over Derpy’s sick filly. Would you like to meet him?” Twilight said as she appeared in the front doorway.
“Wait, what?” Soarin’ exclaimed, sweat forming on his brow. “He’s here? He’s caring for a sick filly? The omnipotent android that beat Discord to a pulp is here caring for a sick filly?” Soarin’ was now a pale blue and his dark blue mane was dripping in nervous sweat.
“Yes,” Twilight said, smiling.
“Can you show us to him?” Spitfire asked.
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“Spitfire and Soarin’, meet Derpy, Dinky, and AMAZO,” Twilight said as she led the two Wonderbolts into Dinky’s room. Derpy was sitting in a cloud chair and watching AMAZO, who was also seated, give Dinky some cold water.
“Hello,” Derpy said as she got up and shook hooves with the two Wonderbolts. “It’s nice to meet you.”
“Likewise,” Spitfire said.
AMAZO then sat up. “Hello,” it said, extending a hand. The two Wonderbolts apprehensively shook it.
“Hello,” Spitfire said nervously.
“Hi,” Soarin’ squeaked.
“AMAZO has been here helping me take care of Dinky for a few days now. He watches over her at night while I sleep,” Derpy explained. “He told me that, recently, he got into trouble with Princess Celestia. The way he explained it, he fixed his mistake be imprisoning Discord just after releasing him. As for attacking Discord, that was just self-defense. He meant no harm and he wouldn’t have released Discord if he thought he couldn’t contain the situation.”
“But he refused to surrender and attacked the princess,” Soarin’ said.
“Yes,” AMAZO said. “I needed to get back to Dinky. Retaliating was the only way to make a timely escape after Celestia’s sudden attack.”
“Somewhat justified excuse aside, you still broke laws. We’re ordered to bring you back to Canterlot so you can face justice. Will you go peacefully?”
“Yes,” AMAZO said after a moment. “I’ll go with you on two conditions.”
“What are they?” Spitfire asked, not wanting to anger the android.
“I want visitors as well as a cell in Ponyville.”
“Visitors?” Soarin’ repeated, confused.
“Yes,” AMAZO confirmed.
“The way I see it,” Twilight started, “is that you’re letting him keep tabs on Dinky by letting Derpy visit him easily.”
“We’ll see,” Spitfire said as she and Soarin’ inched closer to AMAZO.
“No. It’s the only way I’ll go peacefully,” AMAZO said. “You do not want to challenge this.”
“Okay. We’ll do everything we can. Now, would you follow us?” Soarin’ asked nervously.
“Yes,” AMAZO said.
The two pegasi then flew up and led the android by the shoulders out of the room.
Goodbye,” Derpy called.