//------------------------------// // Stage 2 // Story: Super Pony Wars Sigma // by Cosmic Mind //------------------------------// Interlude: (Two days Later, Outside Appleloosa, in the Macross Quarter) Princess Luna is in her quarters on the Macross Quarter, sitting in front of a mirror like device talking to Princess Celestia. “And that’s what the researchers found out, Celly. Are you sure it’s not Discord?” Celestia shakes her head, “I asked him. He spit out the....glass he was drinking and wondered out loud why didn’t he think of this before.” A worried expression appears on Luna’s face. “You don’t think it’s...them do you? The Image of Celestia shakes her head. “Based on what He always taught us, it doesn’t look like it has their marks, Lu. Still It might be better to be on the safe side to let Hawk...” “No! I mean, I don’t want him or Diver to get involved.” “Luna, it’s been a thousand years. I’m sure he’s forgiven you for what happened. Besides, It wasn’t you.” “I...I almost killed him Celly! You don’t just Forgive somepony for that!" “I said. It wasn’t you Luna. But fine. I’ll keep this quiet until we’re certain They haven’t awakened.” In the Hanger of the Macross Quarter Big Macintosh looks at the Great Mazinger and whistles. “Those five doctorates finally payin’ off, ain’t they big brother?” “Eyup.“ “I sure hope Fritter, Red Gala and Red Delicious are gonna be able to hold down the farm while we’re gone. Feel pretty bad ‘bout leavin’ Granny Smith behind.” Bolts trots in and moves towards Big Macintosh. “Finished analyzing those three plane-like machines you pointed out to me, Big Macintosh.” Before Big Mac can talk Applejack interrupts “So what ya’ll find out about em’?” “Well its weird…they run off something…there’s no Equine word for it. The closest thing is….Getter Rays.” “Getter Rays?” Applejack said interrupting Big Macintosh again. “Yeah…I’ve read what little notes the ship has on it. I don’t think we should try to activate them till we’re 110% sure they won’t explode or something” Applejack nods and a announcement is made over the speakers “Will Applejack please report to the ship’s war room?” “Well A’m needed. I’ll talk to ya’ later, big brother” “Eyup.” Big Macintosh said nodding. A few minutes later AJ meets the rest of the Fellowship of Harmony, plus Princess Luna, Shining Armor and Princess Cadence in the war room. “Alright now that everyone’s here.” Twilight Sparkle said making the scroll they found levitate out of her bag on unfold on to the table, “I’ve finished translating the scroll and figured out what these things that were in the box we found our little friends here….” Shishi origami rests on top of Twilight’s head for a moment, makes a roaring sound then flies off “ Are.” “And?” Rarity said looking at them. “It’s like Pinkie said. They are called Origami. They apparently are tools for fighting these things called ’Geddoushu’ or something like that. These things.” She levitates five red and black devices and a white and gold device and passes them among her friends, the white one going to Pinkie “Are called Shodouphones, while Pinkie’s called a Sushi Changer. They are also tools for using them.” “Well what the hay supposed to do?” Rainbow Dash asks “It mentions something called Mojikara. Closest thing we’ve got as a translation is Power of Words. From what I’ve Gathered they are supposed to work something like draw some symbol….I’m guessing it’s their language and what it means happens…” “Ah come on!” Applejack said shaking her head. “That’s a load of bull. It ain’t like drawing what’s on my Origami thing’s gonna actually happen….” “AJ Wait..” She starts drawing on the table….And Suddenly a tree grows out of it and hits AJ in the head as it grows. “…..Little help ya’ll.” “As I was saying….that light must have done something to the six of us. It gave us all that same power, Mojikara. Fortunately, it only works with their language, so writing in Equine is still safe. That brings me to this next issue…” “What is it Twily?” Shining Armor said looking at his sister. “Our Origami…aren’t the only ones. “ “Please tell me they all are in that box.” “No. Just this one.” Twilight levitates an orange disk with images of a Hercules beetle on it onto the table. “And that’s not the worst part…some of them have to been made with Mojikara directly. And at least two can wander around on their own…in their giant size.” “Yikes.” “Yeah I know, Cadance. While we’re here getting the ship here in Appleloosa up in running I’ll see about what we can do to get this one to wake up. Then start tracking the others before they start rampaging….” A loud snore is heard and everyone turns to face a sleeping Princess Luna “Um, Princess Luna” Cadence gently nudges her aunt “Huh! What? Oh sorry everypony. I guess I’m a little tired from not having any sleep the past four days” “Understandable. Fluttershy, take the Princess back to her quarters so she can rest up.” Fluttershy nods, leaving the room with Princess Luna. Twilight gives Shining Armor the floor. “The next order of business, the CMC. As you all know the tests run on them before we left Ponyville showed that there is some kind of abnormal brainwave that the R-machines have locked on to in them.” He looks at Rarity and AJ “We’ve gotten permission from you and AJ’s grandmother to allow us to keep them on as test pilots, till we figure out how these things work. They’ll be paid of course. Same with Scootaloo, though she seemed to be rather quick with her answer. Do any of you know her family situation?” Everypony but AJ shakes their heads “Ah met her Pa once or twice. Poor guy looks like he barely gits any sleep. Never met her Ma though.” “Hmm.” Cadence thinks for a moment. “Shiny? Mind if I go talk to her for a bit?” “Sure thing, sweetie. After we’re done here. “ “That being said we’re probably going to need a little more help aboard the ship. I mean Big Mac, Bolts, and the rest have been a lot of help BBBFF, but it still doesn’t hurt to have an extra set of hooves around the ship.” “I’ll take that into a account Twily. Most the crew is busy helping get the ship that fell here the Argama, up and running. The royal guard is trying to get the Albion up in the Everfree along with it’s machines. With that said I think we can call this meeting adjourned. After all, the Lights Foundation and Orange Industries are taking care of the ship that fell near Manehattan.” AJ doesn’t say anything, but it’s clear she’s a bit worried about her Aunt and Uncle in Manehattan. “Alright girls, follow me to my quarters. We’ve got some practice to do with these things.” Twilight leads the rest of the fellowship of harmony out. *meanwhile on the Argama* Braeburn is hard at work fixing up one of the machines. Helping him is Gizmo, a nerdy earth pony stallion with a robot cutie mark. “Boy Howdy, this big ol’ thing’s almost untouched from when it fell here. “ “Yeah, it’s weird. This thing looks similar to the one in the Macross.” Gizmo said looking over at a large black, red and white machine. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EMQMq7WaLyo/UFH0Fjm84yI/AAAAAAAAA-8/g4NP0bcualI/s1600/mazinger+z.jpg “I reckon’ this thing was its prototype.” “How do you figure that, Braeburn?” “Take a look at th’ pictures ya’ll showed me of th’ Great Mazinger an’ compare it th’ Mazinger Z here. Th’ Great’s more streamlined an’ seems to have higher output than good ol’ Z here. This thing was made first an’ th’ Great was made afer the fact.” “What do you think about the others here though?” “Well, Gizmo. I think we’ve got our work cut out fo’ us. Those Gun-dams or whatcha call um are hard to figure out.” “I think I’ve got this one, the Zeta Gundam.” “ Most of the other researchers are concerned with is this..thing.” Gizmo points a hoof at a gundam that’s ….in pieces. More accurately, it’s one that seems to be able to separate into different parts. “According to the info in the cockpit it’s called the Victory Gundam….” Alarms start Blaring. “What in Equestria?” “Attention: Multiple large energy sources detected appearing above Dodge Junction. All hands on Deck, we’re on standby for battle.” “Well looks like this is going to get a field test today, Braeburn.” “Alrighty! Let’s kick some flank!” Stage 2: Cockpit of Steel! Dodge Junction, About twenty minutes later. A familiar blue unicorn yawns as she wakes and gets ready for breakfast and work. It’s been Three months since she’s ended up in Dodge Junction, working at Cherry Hill Ranch. As she walks out of her room one of the other workers joins her on her walk. “Mornin’ Trixie!” A Tan Earth pony Mare with a blonde mane and hammer with lightning around as her cutie mark said with a smile. “Good Morning Mjolna” She said glaring at her. As much as she hates to admit it, Mjolna’s the only pony here besides the Boss she actually likes, well tolerates. “Ya up for another day of work? We’re on Cherry Buckin’ duty today.” “Uh huh. The Great and Powerful Trixie accepts and will help you with…Cherry Bucking.” Trixie said rolling her eyes. “Trixie, ya really gotta stop with the third person stuff” “Bah! Once The Great and Powerful Trixie gets enough money to get her act up and running again….” “That’s the 50th time I’ve heard ya’ll say that since I got here.” “I …I mean The Great and Powerful Trixie could have sworn it was only 45 times.” After a hearty breakfast and some jokes, the two set out into the orchard and start bucking. Or more accurately, Mjolna bucking, Trixie levitating the baskets to the drop off points. Mjolna’s stomach grows. “Reckon it’s time we stop for lunch. How’s about it Trixie.” “Of course. The Great and Powerful Trixie desires food as well.” As they turn around a large crash sound is heard behind them. “What…the hell….” It looks like….a giant hole was punched in the sky as large red and black ship falls out of the hole, along with several metal contraptions. “Oh FUCK! Get out the way, Trixie!” Trixie didn’t notice as one of the machines seems falling right towards them, but Mjolna manages to push her out of the way in time. Trixie stands in awe at the machine, a bulky machine with a red, blue, and yellow tri-color paintjob and large turbines on its shoulders. "What the hell is this thing? Toffee..." Trixie looks around but cannot find the tan earth pony she actually looks for a few minutes. "Okay, a giant boat thing fell out of the sky, and some big metal thing is in front of me and Toffee's missing....things can't possibly get any..." Suddenly Megailots. "OH CELESTIA DAMN IT!" Suddenly the machine's eyes light up, Trixie suddenly hears a voice her head. "T-Link System Initialized." It's hand grabs the blue unicorn and pulls her to the cockpit. "Put me down ! The Great and Powerful Trixie Demands you Put her Down!" The machine drops her in and seals shut, screens turning, the front screen showing the words Grungust Type-2. “Grungust? What in Celestia’s hooves does that mean…” Trixie hears something. “Get. Out of Trixie’s Head!” She said before moving a hoof to make the machine get up, only for a Megaillot to pounce on it slashing at it to try to rip it open. “No…no…no…I can’t die here! Trixie will not allow it.” A voice rings her head. “Stop talking…..what do you mean this how it works?” She telekinetically moves one of the controls. “Alright! Trixie will do as you say. Be grateful! EYE SOLID LASER!” A beam is fired from the machine’s forehead and slices the Megaillot in half. “Alright. Looks like Trixie’s got the hang of this. Time to put on a show!” The Grungust boosts itself out of the ground and runs towards the foes, shoving them away from the Ranch. “Foals! None can stop the Great and Powerful Trixie! “ She said commanding the Grungust to punch and kick several of them. “What other weapons do these this have? It’s fists? Hmmm Trixie finds this acceptable….” The machine pulls back it’s arm.“ Take this! Boost! Knuckle!” It’s right arm rockets off and punches several of them before reattaching. “What a Rush! The Great and Powerful Trixie deems this thing worthy of her presence!” “Hey!” “What was that?” “This is the Macross Quarter, we’re in position and sending reinforcements!” “Howdy ya’ll! The Argama is up an’ runnin’ too! We’re sending ya’ll sum’ backup!” “The Great and Powerful Trixie Demands to know what in Tartarus is going on here.” Cut to the Macross Quarter “Alright Girls. Ready?” The group nods. “Alright! Shishi Origami!” “Ryu Origami!” “Kame Origami!” “Kuma Origami!” “Saru Origami.” “ORIGAMI DAI HENGE!” Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack and Fluttershy write (Twilight and Rarity using Telekinesis, the others using their mouths) the character needed to make the Origami grow on top of their respective origami using their Shodouphones. Each of them returns to giant size and their owners phase into them. Pinkie opens up the Sushi Changer and texts Squid in. THANKS FOR WAITING! IKA ORIGAMI! “Thank you Disembodied Voice!” Ika Origami shifts to being giant sized and Pinkie Hops in. “Pinkie How did you Hold the…you know what never mind…I don’t want know.” Shining Armor said shaking his head. Shining Armor and Cadance board the Garmraid. “You sure you want to do this honey?” “Shiny. We’ve been over this before. There’s no way I’m letting you pilot this thing by yourself. Don’t worry. We’ll be fine.” “How many units do we have on stand by Bolts?” “Not many, Cap. We’re still trying to figure out the Valkyries, the machines with Getter Rays and that black machine.” “Alright” He said controlling his machine and moving it to launch. “Shining Armor and Princess Cadance in Garmraid, LAUNCH!” It’s launched out and flies above the Origami as the combine to form Shinken-Oh. “….United Under Providence! Consarnit! Are we gonna hafta say that every time we make this thing?” Meanwhile the CMC look out the window from their room. “Aw! Rainbow Dash and them are gonna have all the fun!” “Ya! Whats th’ point of havin’ giant robots if they don’t let us use ’em?” “Well they said they just want to figure out how we can make them move. They don’t actually need or want us to fight.” Applebloom is busy looking around the room. “What are you doing Applebloom?” Sweetie Belle said looking confused. “Tryin’ ta git somethin’ to pry this here vent open so we can crawl on outta here” “Good idea! Then we can get out there and help Rainbow Dash!” Meanwhile on the Argama. “You sure you got everything up and Running?” “Ready as I’ll be. Let’s git this big ol’ thing ready.” Braeburn said getting into a red hovercraft esk machine and flies it towards the head of the Mazinger Z. “Pilder! On!” It docks in and the eyes of the Mazinger light up. “Let’s git this show on th’ road!” Braeburn said moving the controls “Gotta Hand it to ya, Gizmo, when it comes ta modifiying thishere things controls, ya sure know your stuff!” Braeburn said walking the Mazinger out to the Argama’s catapult deck. “Wait…We didn’t put the….” It launches…..and promptly falls out of the sky. Fortunately not damaging itself or Braeburn too badly. “Put on the jet wing things….” “Ima okay….” He said making the Mazinger get up and Run towards the fight swinging one of it’s arms before rocket punching it at one of the Megillots. “Howdy Miss! Name’s Braeburn! I’ll be pullin’ yer flank outta the fire!” “The great and powerful Trixie can handle herself fine!” She said getting knocked over and having to wrestle down one of the Megillots. “But She shall accept your unneeded assistance!” Braeburn grins. “I’ll be happy to oblige, miss. We should be getting’ more back up ina minute.” Shinken-oh starts slashing through waves of Megillots as it approaches while the Garmraid flies in the air firing the Bloody Ray through two of them. “Braeburn!? What in tarnation are ya doin’ in that thing?” AJ said speaking into her com. “Kickin’ some flank?” He launching a rocket punch through the Bug. “You managed to get that thing working in two days? Impressive!” Shining Armor said. “Eyes on the fight, sweetie.” Cadance said moving the controls to make Garmraid avoid enemy fire before drop kicking several megillots. “Trixie Agrees, whoever’s in that thing...” “Trixie! What are you doing here!?” Twilight gasps. “Trixie will explain when we aren’t up to our necks in robot bugs...” Suddenly a red beam hits the ground and a new type of robot appears. Several large green and yellow humanoid units with red visors stand up . “Well...those are new....” Twilight said looking at the machines. “Twi! Why don’t we try that new trick ya’ll learned with these things?” “Alright! Pinkie you ready?” “Yup! Samurai Busou!” Ika Origami splits into three parts. One attaching to the back of Shinken-oh, another becoming a spear like device on it’s right arm and the other becoming a device that seems to be the cross between a shield and a gun like device. “Ika Shinken-oh! Armed Under Providence! Wow! That is fun to say!” Pinkie said smiling as she appears inside the newly formed Ika Shinken-oh with the others. “Alright, girls. You ready?” Twilight asks. “Yes!” “Um...no...if that’s okay with you...” Said Fluttershy. “Alrighty! Ika Spear-Line! Bye bye!” Pinkie Said pushing her sword forward. Ika Shinken Oh’s arm and spear move rapidly making short work of one of the new enemies. “Ika Freezing!” Twilight said moving her sword forward. Ika Shinken Oh points it’s shield-gun at one of the enemies and a massive of icy mist shoots out, Freezing it solid and in place. “Cadance! Shining! All yours!” “Let me handle this Shiny! Thunder Spin Edge!” Cadance said while making the Garmraid dive towards an enemy. The Blades in front of Garmraid’s left leg pop out and spin at rapid speed, electricity crackling all over it. “CRUSHER!” Cadance said as the blades cuts through the Soldier and slices it in half before it explodes behind Garmraid. “Whoa. Remind Trixie to never anger you.” “I second that one Miss.” Braeburn said before being shot by one of the enemy units. “We’re getting pummeled! Got any bright ideas, miss?” “Just one....got any long range weapons other than your punch?” “Got a couple but one of them’s not ready to use yet.” “Alright, on three.” “One.” “Two” “THREE! MAXI BLASTER!” Trixie makes the Grungust’s arms arch back, exposing it’s now glowing chest as it fires a massive beam of energy at the remaining units. “Now!” “RUST HURRICANE!” What looks gas vents out of Mazinger Z’s mouth. The Gas, quickly causes the units, as their are firing back, to rust over and corrode with in moments. “Whoa.” “Anything left?” “Trixie’s ..machine is not detecting the enemy anymore. I think we’re golden.” The R-1 flies towards the field. “RAINBOW DASH! DON’T WORRY I’ll Save...” “Fight’s over Scootaloo.” “What? WHAT? Aw! I wanted to bust some skulls!” Bolts’ voice comes on the coms “Sorry Twilight! She slipped away while the other two distracted the guards!” After a few minutes the group disembarks from their respective units. “Trixie thanks you all for your, unneeded assistance. Trixie had it well in hoof. But Trixie helped me get it do ...marginally sooner.” “What are you doing here in Dodge anyways, Trixie?” “Ah can answer that. I got ‘er a job here” “Yeah...it’s like Applejack said. I kind of spent all my money on the Alicorn amulet so I needed a job. AJ suggested I head over here for work, and well, here Trixie is. Oh no...” Trixie looked around the area of the orchard where the Grungust landed. There’s too much debris everywhere. “Mjolna! Dear Celestia, No!” Twilight’s horn glows. “I’m...I’m not picking up any life signs Trixie” She said hesitating “I’m sorry Trixie.” “I’m not blaming you Twilight. You’re fighting those...monsters aren’t you? Trixie wants in.” After a few minutes and Exposition to bring Trixie up to speed, the group trots down the Hallways of the new ship. “So that’s what this was all about. Trixie heard rumors about things occurring further up north.” “Well they are true for the most part. Twily, what have you found out about this one?” “Well, for one, the ship’s called the Hagane. It seems for the most part intact.” She said using her telekinesis to open the hangar doors. In it are several machines. Shining Armor whistles. “Who’s ever gonna be put in charge is gonna be happy” They look at a white robot with blue trim. It seems very lightly armored, but built for speed and long range. One it’s left arm is a gun like device with three barrels. It’s right hand is empty, but next to it is a large rifle like weapon. To it’s right is large red machine with white and orange trim and a large claw in place of a right arm. Across from it is similar designed machine that is a blue robot with white wings, and a large rifle. “Wait look at this....” There seems to be parts. they see two sets identical to the two machines, plus two more that are purple. “What do you think, Twilight?” “Maybe they are interchangeable. We’ll have to give them a look over. Later.” A sleek looking dark blue mech with white and yellow trim stands to right of the red machine. Behind it is a gun and what looks like a flight attachment to it. There also seems to several attachments to it. Such as a bulk frame it can dock with. A support craft is docked across from it and is the same basic colors as the machine Another machine that is similar to the blue mech stands to the right of it’s support craft. It however sports a crimson cape and seems to be a patched together unit. Granted, a well built unit patched together, but patched together all the same. “What do you make of this one, Shiny?” “Well Cadance, this one clearly has seen battle and frequently. Guess they needed to keep slapping on parts from other units to keep it running. I think it would be a disservice to just trash it.” Shining Armor said nodding, as if looking at an old soldier. Besides several other machines the most notable is a white machine with light blue and dark blue trim. It seems to be a jet like machine, but certain parts indicate it is most likely transformable like Scootaloo’s R-1. “We’ll get some guards on these in the meantime...wait where’s Pinkie?” There’s a large banging sound coming from a capsule like chamber. “Pinkie! What are you doing!?” “Sorry Twilight! Found the training simulators” “Wait....training simulators? They have these?” “Yup!” “.....” Twilight facehoofs “Trixie thinks it will be wise to remove a couple of them and put it on the other ships.” “Thanks, Trixie.” Twilight said sighing. A few minutes later, the crews are moving what they can to the Macross Frontier “So what do we now?” Rainbow Dash said looking bored. “CREW OF THE MACROSS FRONTIER! YOUR PRINCESS OF THE NIGHT HAS GOOD NEWS!” The ship shakes as Luna speaks in the Royal Canterlot Voice. “Princess....c-can you please quiet down a bit...” “Oh sorry about that Dear Fluttershy! Anyways, I have sent word to My Night Guard. Silver Nox and his Squadron will be taking control of the new Hagane. Their train just left Canterlot.” “Silver Nox? Heh. Boy, Hagane’s in good hooves then.” “You know him?” Twilight said looking at her brother. “A bit. He’s a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to his squad, but he’s still a fun guy to hang with off duty.” Meanwhile at the train station in canterlot “Achoo!” a dark blue pegasus stallion sneezed. He was wearing full Night Guard armor, with a powder grey mane and tail sticking out from between the plates, and a silvery, full moon cutie mark just below the metal. “Pollen count is high today, Sir.” “Thanks for that obvious statement, Star Hunter. Now. Does everypony have their equipment packed?” “Yes Sir!” “Personal Items?” “Yes Sir!” “Good because if you forgot something, so help me Celestia, you are Walking between here a Dodge if you need it. That includes my fellow pegasi.” There’s some mumbling, followed by Silver Nox laughing. “I’m messing with you all. Besides I’m certain we’ll be stopping back here once the new ship is up and flying. Now, let’s get there and show the Day Guard how we do things Night Guard style.” The assembled group grab their gear and load up on the train Back on the Macross The CMC are locked back into their quarters and looking for something to do. “Hey what’s this box thingy do?” Scootaloo said pressing a button. And suddenly a video starts playing on the screen they see...something standing on two legs. Whatever it is, it’s singing in some language they’ve never heard. A battle rages as she’s singing. Yet her song inspires her people to victory, and even causes much of the enemy to defect to their side “...Call Twilight, Applebloom...I think Scootaloo figured out who made all of this.” Meanwhile.... The masked mare is looking at the screen, “So not only did the Megaliot and Zechariah Units get annihilated, They managed to secure the ship and several of the machines in it. This day can’t possibly get any worse...” Suddenly a new screen and a green haired pegasus mare with a red coat smiles looking at her “Damn it, What do you want Felicity?” “Oh Don’t be like that Antiquity! I just need a teeny weeny favor from you....” “No. I am not helping you.” “But it’s super important! See, one of my unit’s projects escaped.” “How does a giant robot escape?” Antiquity said with her voice seething in rage. “See. The three Meat we had taken as test animals managed to break out and escape in it.” “And?” “They just happen to be heading to that planet you’re trying to take.” “Okay. Give me one good reason why I should assist in it’s capture?” “Well besides the fact the Superiors will be super pissed at me if it falls into enemy hooves? It just so happens I’m in a position to move up your request to have the Judecca and it’s Meat sent to you.” “......Okay. Fair enough. So how would you like the Meat who stole it? Dead or Alive?” “Either or.” “Dead it is.” “Super.” The screen turns off. “Now let’s see about the Meat we captured today.” A screen appears and reveals a tan earth pony mare with a blonde mane and familiar hammer as her cutie mark. “I think I can find some use out of you....”