//------------------------------// // Getting Comfortable // Story: Cybernetic Wanderers // by Echo Derp //------------------------------// Getting Comfortable "Ron, I know this has gone the wrong way, but don't commit any ignorant actions." "Do not worry, Doctor. As I said before, I will be in my best behavior." The Doctor still had that glare on him and observed Ron carefully. His red-dotted eyes made the Doctor feel he spoke false words. A pegasus flew over them, and Ron immediately looked up a it. The Doctor noticed that Ron was uncomfortable or troubled by the sight. "Does something bother you?" Ron remained quiet; the pegasus was still in the air. The pegasus dissappeared from sight and Ron stared back down at the Doctor. "I am fine, Doctor. The sight of pegasi somewhat bothers me." Dinky looked out the window at the conversation the Doctor and Ron were having. The body movements and expressions they both had meant something was strange. "I hope they're okay with each other." Dinky turned away from the window, and looked at her mother who was still slightly frightened by Ron, "Mom, are you okay?" "Yes, Dinky. I'm fine... it's just I still have doubts about Ron. Who knows if he's friendly or not," said Derpy, regarding Ron's appearance. "Mom, I think he's very nice, he doesn't look like he wants to hurt us or anypony," Dinky said, staring back out the window again. "He's just lost and doesn't know what to do, or to go." "Muffin, I enjoy how are you're so sweet and kind, but we barely know what or who he is," reminded Derpy of how little they knew him. "But I thinks he's fine, Mom. I'll ask him if he could tell me more about him to get a better idea of himself." Back outside, Ron looked back up at the blue sky; staring as he tried to analyze the different aspects of this world. "Do pegasi only fly in the skies of the planet?" he asked. "No, there are more than just pegasi who live and fly in the sky. There are also Griffons and Dragons who also fly, but they are rarely seen," explained the Doctor. "Hmm..." "Is something wrong?" the Doctor asked, noticing Ron was troubled or disturbed by something. "Are you alright?" "Yes, Doctor... I am fine. It is just the pegasi who trouble me when one crosses my vision," explained Ron. "How are you troubled by pegasi flying? Its practically normal." "I understand, but its what I have encountered in this world that I wish to stay away from," Ron said, observing maliciously at another pegasus flying over. "It will be for the good of all." "If that's the case, then you'll seen have to get used to it. But I have to go back inside; I don't think Dinky wants to be kept waiting that long for her new 'friend'," the Doctor said, heading for the backdoor entrance of the house . "And remember no mistakes or else..." "You'll only get your self killed, Doctor," murmured Ron. "What was that!?" "I didn't say anything." "I'm watching you..." Whooves entered the house and Dinky came out right away. Ron recognized that Dinky was full of excitement and curiosity. "Ron, so what are you going to do?" "I do not contain the answer, Dinky. Perhaps, I will explore the rest of your world." "Can I come with you if you do?" Dinky asked excitingly, wanting to discover with her new friend. "I won't get in the way! I promise!" "Very well then... But first I must know your town. It will aid me to know more of its occupants and society," stated Ron. "Sure, I'll show you around the place!" Dinky happily announced. "Let us begin, then..." Dinky went to the gate and opened it to let Ron pass through. Ron could see the the little filly eagerly awaiting for him to pass. Do not get comfortable, Dinky. Things may not seem as they be...Ron thought. Dinky closed the gate and came by his side heading to the town. Dinky looked up at Ron's face; no expression just that same stare he ususally does. Ron turned his downwards at her and stared. "Dinky, why does your mother have an eye that is not correctly aligned with the other?" "Well...um... She doesn't really like to talk about," she explained, looking away from him. "But she can make it normal if she tries hard enough." "Mmm, I see..." "But, Ron? Is the place you come from like you said is a planet or it's a piece of land?" Dinky curiously asked. "The planet I come from is called Earth. But the land of many of us come from is Nod," Ron explained. "And the Brotherhood is a organization that was formed by our leader Kane," he made a fist in the glory of Kane. "What is the 'Brotherhood's' purpose, Ron?" Dinky asked again. "The Brotherhood desires unity, peace, and eternal brotherhood for all," he glorified. "Woah, is there anymore of your Brotherhood friends around here?" Dinky wondered if there were Brotherhood members in the region. Ron turned away and scanned the lands that stretched beyond his line of sight, then looked back at Dinky. "I do not know. This is why I must explore this planet; to find my brothers and reunite to remain strong even if we are separated and afar from home." "I hope you find them, I bet your 'brothers' are trying to find find each other out there, but this is Ponyville!," Dinky introduced. Ron stood in the entrance to the town he saw from yesterday. Very vigor and elegant, the houses looked very medieval style as he had seen in his databases, rows of market stands that were busy with buying customers, multiple pastel-ponies occupied the streets. Ron couldn't believe what he was saying. "How is this possible?" "Well, come on! I'll show you around the place!" Dinky excitingly insisted. Ron followed Dinky as she trotted toward the center of town. He felt his presence would not be benefit for him, or for the others around him. Dinky looked back up at him with a smile. "Everypony will nicely meet you. But just don't scare them, please." "I won't..." Ron murmured. All the ponies turned their heads at Ron and Dinky; every sound was immediately silenced, some of their items were dropped to the floor; frightened faces and some mouths agape were among them. "Hello there," Ron greeted in the best way he could. "Are you ponies all right?" The ponies continued to stare at him. "What are you? a pony asked. "Machine...just machine," Ron answered, without turning his head at the unicorn. "Hey! It's you again!" a voice shouted at him. "I want a rematch from last time!" Ron recognized the voice, and felt like facepalming. "Not again..." A cyan pegasus flew up from the crowd of ponies and headed straight for Ron. Rainbow Dash had a irritated look on her face; she stopped and floated infront of Ron putting up her hoofs imitating a fighting stance. "Put 'em up Put 'em! I'm ready for you!" "Miss Dash, can we settle our differences and carry on the day without disturbance?" asked Ron, wanting to avoid combat. But Rainbow continued to keep her fighting stance and insisted him to the challenge. "Don't tell me big mwachine mwonster is afwaid," she taunted to insist him to the challenge. "Miss Rainbow Dash, I ask of you to stand down. There is no need to engage one another." "Ok..." Rainbow lowered herself to the ground and turned away form him. "Thank you, Miss Dash, for understanding," said Ron, looking back down at Dinky who was frightened by the situation. "Hehehe, it's all good...But not unless you think fast!" Rainbow instantly turned around and flew at top speed towards him. Ron's human eyes went wide at the oncoming threat; he placed the targeting crosshairs on her but remembered lethal force would put his plans in turmoil. Instead of using his weaponry, Ron extending his left arm outward to intercept Rainbow. "Gugh!" she yelped, as she was caught by Ron's hand. Rainbow twisted and turned to slip away from his grasp. "Hey, let go!" Ron stared at Rainbow while he had his palm wrapped around her forehead--displeased by her actions. "Why did you betray me, Rainbow?" he asked, irritation in his voice. All the ponies stared at both of them shocked by the conflict. "Because you're a total jerk! All the things you have done!" she remarked, shouting at him. "I have done nothing wrong. I am only here with my 'friend' Dinky to peacefully explore the features of this planet," he said, trying to sound friendly as possible. Some of the ponies raised an eyebrow at Rainbow Dash as she seemingly appeared as the enemy. "You know what!? Fine! But you can't fool me..." Ron released her from his grip, and Rainbow backed away from him. Ron crossed his arms and looked down at Dinky; she was still scared, but had a weak smile. "Do not worry, Dinky. Let us continue our journey of meeting the populace who live here." "Ok...So, let's meet some-" "Wait!" Dinky was stopped from a voice behind them. Ron turned around and saw a lavender unicorn trotting up to them. "Dinky, can I join you while you give a tour to your friend here?" she asked. "I guess so...what do you think, Ron?" Dinky asked to make sure it was fine with him. "It is fine to let this unicorn accompany us, but she better not try to commit the same actions as, Miss Rainbow Dash has done," he explained, anger in his voice was slightly heard. "Don't worry, I won't be like Rainbow," she said, trying to gain Ron's trust. "Very well then... Dinky let us proceed as planned," said Ron. "Well, I guess we should start of in this direction." Dinky stated to walk down road that led to a large structure with multiple windows; Ron pictured the structure replaced by a Temple of Nod, but he looked to his right at the unknown unicorn. "What is your name?" he asked. "My name is Twilight Sparkle, and your are 'Ron' I believe?" she asked back at him. "Yes, I am the one called Ron." "Well, 'Ron' why are you...you know...machine?" Twilight asked, trying not to get on his bad side. "I am machine for I am superior than most others," he answered trying not to give too much info. "I see, but some of you isn't machine." Twilight observed the parts of Ron that were flesh. "So, what are you then?" "I will not answer the question for it is something not meant to be acknowledged by your species," he replied, but he also noticed a small figure concealing itself behind Twilight. "And who is this one that hides behind Twilight?" A small dragon appeared, and looked at him nervously; waving a claw at him. "Uhh...Hi...hehehe." Ron stared a him annoyed by the not-so-liked attention. "What is his name?" Ron asked, wanting only him and Dinky to be wandering. "Oh, his name is, Spike," said Twilight, scooting Spike closer to Ron with her magic. "H-How do you do...?" he asked, in a shaky voice. "I am fine, Spike, that is my condition," stated Ron. As the four got closer to the structure outside by Ponyville, many of the ponies stared at Ron as he progressed. He stared at them back by making threatening expressions to frighten them off. Ron noticed a unicorn that stared at him in a very unique way; frightened, yet with curiosity and excitement. A mint coat-coloured unicorn was the one staring at him with dark-yellow eyes. "Why does that one look at me weirdly?" asked Ron. "Oh, that's Lyra. She has this crazy belief of these things called humans," explained Twilight, rolling her eyes. The explanation caused Ron to wonder how the unicorn knew or had an idea of humans. This world does not have a single trace of humanity, yet this unicorn who stares at me in a strange way knows. But I am a full trace, or half trace of humans...The four were now in a more open area of town. The structure turned out to be a medical clinic by the giant red cross it had placed in the upper area of it. "Is this your medical facility?" asked Ron. "Yup, this is Ponyville hospital, if you get sick you- Why is there so many Wonderbolts and Royal Guard ponies?" Dinky asked confused at the sight of the front entrance surrounded by both Wonderbolts and Guard ponies. Ron recognized the pesky Wonderbolts, but not the ones who were dressed in golden armor. He knew that if he gets seen by one of them it would create unnecessary consequences. "I wonder what's going on? Is there a special event going on?" asked Spike, also confused. "Let's go see what's wrong. And I'll introduce you to the Wonderbolts!" Dinky stared to walk over to the hospital, but Ron refused to move a leg in that direction to avoid chaos. Dinky contined to walk, but noticed Ron wasn't at her side and looked back at him confused. "Well, what are you waiting for? Come on." "Let us not go there, shall we? Perhaps a expedition to a lake or a park might suffice," suggested Ron, taking steps backwards. "You're just being shy, aren't you?" Twilight asked, raising a eyebrow. "I do not shy away from my enem- personnel, but rather not go to the medical facility for apparent reasons," Ron stated, trying his best to avoid the area. "But, Ron! The Wonderbolts are so cool! You've got to meet them!" Dinky insisted. Ron took his eyes off Dinky, and looked up ahead to the Wonderbolt members by the entrance; there stood the pegasus that was so close to being murdered by him by trying to impale him with his spider leg. The pegasus stood there talking to other Wonderbolts.Fire Streak...! Ron growled in his head. "So, are you coming or not?" asked Spike, crossing his arms at Ron. "I am sorry, but I refuse to go for certain obligations. Perhaps, when there is few Royal Guard and Wonderbolt members," Ron said, backing even more further away. "Fine, we'll come another time. Bye, Twilight," said Dinky, catching up to Ron. Twilight waved a hoof in departure and proceeded down to the hospital where a certain guard looked very familiar. "Shining Armor!" she shouted, as her brother stood there by his team. Shining Armour turned his head at the easily recognziable voice. "Twily! Where have you been? Its such a surprise you're here!" "It's really great to see you, but why is there so many Wonderbolts and Royal Guard ponies?" Twilight asked, observing each and one of them. "We got a message from the Wonderbolts saying that they were attacked by some large spider creature, and there was also another creature with them, but they said it helped them fight off the spider one," explained Shining Armor. Twilight remembered Ron who did have a spider-like anatomy, but still, the spider creature could have been anything besides Ron. "Did anypony get injured in the fight?" asked Spike. "I'm afraid so...about three of them were injured; two were Wonderbolts and the third was that creature that helped them. But the creature who helped is also in a room away from the others. But how that thing is wierd," said Shining Armour. Twilight raised an eyebrow at how 'weird' the creature that was maintained in the room farther away. "Well, at least I hope they make a full recovery," said Twilight. "The doctors said they should, but dang...they were pretty beat up back there." A echoing, wind-like wobbling sound came to Twilight's ears. She turned her head at the direction, but there was only Wonderbolts in sight. "Strange, did you hear that," she asked. Shining Armor and Spike also looked in different directions at the unknown sound. "Yeah, I did, too. I wonder what is it?" he asked, looking at Twilight confused. Twilight heard the sound, and it originated somewhere to the side of the hospital. "It coming from over here," she took steps toward the sound. Shining Armour and Spike followed Twilight to the sound. Twilight got closer to the sound, but it mysteriously dissappeared. "Well that's weird, it's gone. I wonder if it's a bug or animal?" Shining came to her side, and also observed the area suspiciously. "Kind of strange, but it was probably some bug or animal like you said, but-woah!" Shining Armor was pushed to the ground. Twilight turned back at her brother, and stared at him dumbstruck. "Are you okay?" "What just happened!? Something just shoved me to the ground!" Shining Armor yelped, getting back up from the ground. Twilight checked both side of their surroundings but there was nothing around them. "Are you sure you didn't trip? Spike, did you do this!?" "It wasn't me! I swear!" he frantically explained. "Well, whatever it was...it's gone, but I wonder what was that thing or if-." While Shining Armor talked, Twilight noticed the brush on his helmet was being stroked backwards, as if something was dragging it. "Uhh...Shining...? There's something touching the brush you have on your helmet," she notified, pointing a hoof at it. "But could-wait? What's on my helmet?" he asked, removing his helmet and inspecting it closely. "There's nothing on my helmet..." "No, I mean something was petting or touching it. But there wasn't anything there," Twilight explained, still confused. A Wonderbolt suddenly came up next to them; "Captain Shining Armor, we're going to be on our way now. I hope you find this creature soon." "Yes, we will be investigating for any signs of the creature. If you have any sightings on it again please notify us right away," said Shining Armor, in a authoritive tone. "Very well, Captain. We will be off," the Wonderbolt departed. The Wonderbolt took off, but was brought back down to the ground. "Gugh! What was that for!?" he shouted at Shining Armor. "I didn't do it! You must have simply made an error during your takeoff," Shining Armor explained calmly. "Yeah..." the Wonderbolt stared at him in a irritated way. "Well I'm off, then!" he took off again; gaining some slight altitude, but felt something grab his hindleg. "What the!? Oof!" he was slammed back down by a unknown force, but he recovered and flew away at top speed. Shining was now on high alert by this sudden event and called his team. "Team, get over here!" "Well, if you're going to be investigating, I better not get in the way, then," said Twilight, in a slight saddened tone. "You're leaving? Well, okay, then...maybe I'll visit you when this is over," Shining added. "Ok...well, I'll see you later," Twilight departed with Spike at her side. The guard ponies galloped to their captain as commanded. "What is it, sir?" one of them asked. "Spread out and search! There's something here that's wrong," Shining commanded, making a serious stare, his team followed the orders and began to check the area. "Uhh, Captain, what are we exactly looking for?" a unicorn on his team asked. "I wish I could tell you, but just watch for anything out of the ordinary!" he explained. A pegasus guard called Wind was walking by his friend who was also a pegasus called Cloud Star while they searched for the disturbance. "Do you think the Captain is acting a bit funny?" Wind asked, looking back at Shining Armor. "I dont know, but- Hey!" Cloud Star shouted as her helmet was flung off of her head; revealing her purple mane. "Why did you do that for!?" "What did I do!" he shouted back confused. "You just hit my helmet off! What were you thinking!?" she shoved her head aggressively against his, lowering him down. "Whats going on here?" Shining Armor intervened in the dispute. "He just smacked my helmet off!" exclaimed Cloud; Shining gave a scolding look at Wind. "Why are you-Gah!" Shining Armor was pushed back down again. "Captain, are you alright?" Cloud asked concerned, but also confused by the anamoly. "No! This is what we're looking for! It's some sort of invisible force!" exclaimed Shining Armor. "Hahaha! 'Invisible force'? Are we taking about ghosts?" laughed Wind, who thought this was a joke. "Wind, shut your mouth! The Captain was just attack by this 'force'!" yelled Cloud, who was irritated by Wind. "Come on, do you believe ghosts are- Ahh!" Wind was also brought down and dragged across the grass. Wind looked back at who was dragging him, but there was nothing in sight; his eyes went wide and he started to panic, "Ahhhh! It's got me, it's got me!" Shining Armor quickly recovered by the screams of his team member. "Wind, hold on!" The invisible force was dragging Wind towards to thick vegetation by the hospital. Cloud snorted and charged towards the force that had Wind by the hindlegs. Her eyes were concentrated to the threat, but she suddenly tripped; her face roughly slammed against the ground first and a dirt trail formed behind her. "Uuuuggghhh...." "Cloud! Alright that's it!" Shining Armor's horn began to form the magical aura around it, he aimed carefully behind Wind; his thoughts concentrated to stop the unseen threat. Shining Armor was about to release a bolt of energy from his horn, but Wind was suddenly stopped being dragged, and everything seemingly went calm. Wind laid on the floor frantically checking his surroundings; rapidly inhaling the air. "Is it gone...? Is it?" he asked weakly. "I don't know but help Cloud get back up! Lightning, Stone! Escort Wind to the hospital! And tell everypony about this!" commanded Shining Armor. Lightning and Stone were both unicorns, and quickly went to Wind to aid him first, then protect him while he floated, carrying Cloud on his forelegs . "Please be alright..." he pleaded for a safe condition. Shining Armor watched his team go, and carefully kept his eye on them as they entered the hospital, but Stone remained outside and alerted the rest of the guards; Shining Armor sighed and looked down at his hooves, "What did we just encounter...? Ghosts? But they can't do this...they're ghosts." CLUNK! Cloud's helmet was thrown at Shining Armor against the back of his head. "WHAT THE!?" He turned around to see who was responsible for the action. "Now, who- what in Celestia's name are those things?" Shining stared dumbstruck at two figures who stood there mocking him; they were in metallic suits that completely concealed their bodies. The suits were colored red, yet parts of them were dark grey. And a slight shade of green in the dark grey areas. They also had a glowing red visor on their face. One was squatting down pointing two talons or claws, or anything that was concealed under the metallic texture, and the other one was foolishly waving at him. "Hey, You two come here!" Shining Armor commanded in a loud voice. But the two continued to mock him, until another voice shouted at them, "Hey!" The two figures instantly disappeared from sight, Shining Armor's eyes went wide at the unbelievable sight. Twilight appeared down the path, and was just as confused as her brother, "Did you just see that!? They just vanished right out of sight!" "I know...I know..." Shining Armor said, in a low tone. Twilight noticed her brother's voice, and knew something was wrong, "Are you okay? Did something happen?" "I think those things were responsible for attacking my team members. She got injured and she's inside right now getting treated," Shining explained, looking back at the hospital. "Do you think there's more of them?" Twilight asked concerned over the recent events. "I don't know, Twily. I don't know..."