//------------------------------// // The Two Cyborg Brothers // Story: Cybernetic Wanderers // by Echo Derp //------------------------------// The Two Cyborg Brothers "Ron, comeback! Where are you going!" "Comeback here! Ron, Ron!" Ron continued to persue the coordinates that were uploaded that lead to the Cyborg Commando nearby, despite all the yelling and shouting at him. The Doctor shut his eyes and looked away shaking his head, Dinky had a angry stare as Ron completely ignored her voice. The Doctor looked back, and stomped a hoof on the ground. Why didn't I do anything! The machine is going to get himself in trouble!... "Doctor, are we going to go after him?" "Dinky... I don't know if we should, but let him be. He will return, I guarantee it." The cyborg was now out of sight, Dinky grunted and began the trip to the dentist appointment again. The Doctor continued to stare in the direction where Ron had disappeared, then caught up to the Dinky. He looked down, seeing she was filled with anger. "Dinky, I know it's frustrating but just let him go for now." Dinky sighed and turned her head away, "Why would he do this? He's been acting weird everytime he sees a royal guard!" The Doctor looked up to the sky, and thought about the strange behaviour of Ron, "Everytime a guard is in the way? That's very strange, but why would he...Uh oh..." "What? What is it Doctor?" Dinky asked. "If he's been avoiding any authoritive force...Dinky, he's hiding something!" "Wait? What do you mean?" Dinky was confused. "If he's been hiding from any guards, he likely did something very terrible!" Dinky was surprised by such a stunning answer, sure Ron had been acting very awkward, but not in a way if he had committed any crime. She closely thought if Ron had been hiding a secret from her and her family, the answer debated back and forth in her mind. "Well... everypony has a secret, why is it wrong if he has one?" "Dinky, the 'secret' that I'm focusing on is if he has done something wrong, like he attacked somepony, or he destroyed something!" "When he comes back, I'll see if he something 'terribly' wrong." Dinky said bluntly. "If you do, please be careful." ******** Ron went at full speed to meet up with the Cyborg Commando that had recently sent out a distress call. Ron viewed the display in his cybernetic eyes, and saw the blue dot moving away, then a red upside triangle appeared. More and more triangle suddenly started to appear, the Cyborg Commando was getting surrounded by the threats. "Cursed! They shall be murdered if they dare attack one of us!" BOOM! An explosion sounded in the distance, Ron armed all weapon systems for the battle that might come. Another explosion was heard, then the screams of a pony came right after. Ron had a smirk as he enjoyed the cries of pain of the populace. A pony came out of a bush nearby—bruised and beaten but it turned out to be a royal gaurd. The guard galloped in retreat looking back at the battle, but didn't notice Ron, and slammed into him. He rubbed his muzzle but then noticed the large cyborg towering over him, "No, No! You're one of them! I got away from three, then I bump into another one!" "You have interesting information, I see. I will interrogate shortly," Ron menacingly announced. "Wait! What ar-Gugh!" Ron tightly grabbed him by the throat almost to the point of suffocation, and dragged him to the sounds of battle. The guard flailed to get away form the cybernetic monster, but it was no use against his strength. Ron raised a fist and punched him to stop his troublesome actions. The guard immediately gave up by the solid fist to his face. Ron came up a ridge, and looked down at the commotion; the Cyborg Commando was blasting every structure and pony in sight. "Run small mammals! RUN," the cyborg announced. Ron was very much pleased by the destruction and chaos by his cyborg brother. The Cyborg Commando turned to the left, and blasted a cart to ashes. Ron lifted the guard up in the air and aimed him towards the gun where Cyborg stood. "What are you doing!? Put me down!" the guard frantically begged. "No, this where your interrogation begins!" "Wait no! Ahhhh!" the guard screamed as he was thrown towards the Cyborg Commando, he saw the dirt floor rapidly approaching, then felt a sharp, rough pain all over his body by the impact. Ron then jumped downwards and slammed next to the beaten guard. The Commando turned around, and was surprised to see another member of Nod standing before him. "Is that you? Ron?" he asked. "Yes, it is me...'Andy'," Ron replied. "I thought I was the only Brotherhood member trapped on this forsaken world." "I also share these beliefs, but..." Ron looked down at the guard who was beyond terrified by both of them, "...this one has some knowledge that might be useful." "The small mammal contains data that is beneficial? Let us see what the male guard knows!" Andy grabbed the guard with his free left hand, and raised him in front of his 'brother'. Ron closely inspected the guard, then placed a few fingers under his chin, "You said you witnessed three of 'them', I know the 'three' is this one here with us, but who are the other two?" "Umm...Uhh..." the guard couldn't speak a word by the fear he felt within, "T-the other two were ghosts, but you have to believe me!" "Ghosts? GHOSTS? Do not make out a fool out of us! We will TERMINATE If you do!" Andy aggressively threatened. The guard turned about to be Stone from Shining Armor's team, those words echoed in his head as if they never ended. Terminate...Terminate...Terminate...He suddenly remembered his wife, and his daughter who was just a filly. The thought of himself leaving his family forever was unbearable. He was violently shaken out of his thoughts by the machine holding him. "Answer the question!" "There were two of these 'ghosts'... they promised unity and peace, and also there was a symbol on the wall. Just like yours!" Stone pointed a weak foreleg at the logo on Ron's chest. Ron looked down at his chest to see the scorpion tail of Nod, and realized what he meant. "These 'ghosts' you speak of they are..." "Chameleon spies," answered Andy. "Now I remember! That's what they're called! Dang, why did- Ahh!" Stone felt the spider machine punch him in the gut, then in the back by the one holding him. The spider machine swiped a metal arm to the left, Stone was immediately thrown to the side. He tried to get back up, but his aching body prevented him to do so. The shadow of the metal monsters loomed over him, then they appeared at his sides. The one that stood upright came in front, and stared down at him, it slammed a heavy metal foot against him, "You are nothing now." "Well played, brother. But where did you appear on this planet?" Ron asked as they began to walk down a unknown path. "I do not know. I recall being in a desert environment similar to Earth, but more brighter and active with life. There I got into a scuffle with the populace, and they simply were nothing but ashes the next second," Andy 'happily' explained. "These species are foolish to engage us. They will only meet their own doom, but I have something important to inform you about it," Ron announced. "What is that is most urgent?" asked Andy. "I have gained a small amount of trust with one of the indigenous here. It is a mere child but has vast knowledge of this planet! Her parents have welcomed me into their household. I have also come across the behaviors of these ponies." "Ponies? Strange for this race, but go on." "The child is called 'Dinky'. She had shown kindness and generosity, she deserves full respect. But the male guardian of that is only referred as the 'Doctor' has a dislike in me for a strange reason," Ron explained, "They become very obnoxious when you embarrass them like I did to the 'Doctor', how humerous it was!" "Have you seen any disturbances in the region?" Andy asked. "I have discovered a GDI soldier, he has sided with the pests of this world, they intend to locate us, specifically me, since I did attack him along with these pegasus fliers called 'Wonderbolts'. Andy clenched his hand into a metal fist at the hearing of a GDI presence, "Then I will terminate him along with the population! "Careful for the actions you commit, it is best if we do not engage any 'civilians'. It will only create tension between us and the rest of this planet," said Ron. "Very well...all weapon systems shall be on hold untill further notice." Ron looked back to the smoldering remains of the destruction Andy had caused. No sign of anything moving, just small flames flickering and ashes covering the rest of the area. The guard continued to remain unconscious, but a figure disappearing behind a tree caught Ron's eye, "Hold up...I saw something." "What did you see?" Andy asked turning around to see. "Follow me," Ron commanded, the two cyborgs cautiously approached the tree. Ron pointed a finger to the right, motioning Andy to got that way. They both slowly peeked around to see who it was. "YOU!" Andy exclaimed. "Ahhh!" Andy grabbed a pegasus who was hiding from them, he raised her up in the air in front of Ron, just like what they did to Stone. The pegasus was a filly who had a orange coat-color and a purple mane. The pegasus was now face to face with the machine that held her, she saw her own reflection in its shiny red dome-like visor. The machine then released her, and let her fall to the ground, "This is one is pest," said Andy. "This one does not appear to be a threat," Ron said, staring down at the terrified filly. The pegasus lied on the floor, petrified by these machines. Ron grabbed the pegasus by the tail, and held her upside down, "What is your name child?" "Umm...Umm..." she couldn't speak. "Do you not have the capability to speak? You did scream earlier," Andy recalled. "Umm...Scootaloo...?" " 'Scootaloo'? Fine, but we shall let you go with a warning," Ron said, "If you report us to any authorities, then you shall meet your END." Scootaloo rapidly nodded her head in compliance. Ron released her, and she scurried away. Andy had a concealed smirk under the metal armor he wore. Ron and Andy walked away once Scootaloo disappeared from sight. The two cyborgs suddenly heard a sound in the sky, they looked up and saw six pegasus fliers flying overhead in a v-formation. They left a trail of smoke that appeared to give off small lightning as it lasted. Andy closely observed these odd fliers, then turned towards Ron, who looked uncomfortable. "Are those the 'Wonderbolts' you have mentioned?" Andy asked. "Yes, they are the ones who attacked me and supported the GDI soldier," Ron grumbled,"...They annoy me." "Do not trouble yourself with them. We can terminate them when we get the chance," said Andy. "Perhaps, what a interesting challenge it might be." Andy felt the urge to eliminate the Wonderbolts, but it wasn't the time to end them, yet. The sound that was almost similar to a jet boomed over them, and the two cyborgs looked up again. Andy readied the plasma cannon he had, and Ron armed all weapon systems. They both scanned the area for the likely threat. "I believe there is GDI aircraft in the airspace. Should we engage or remain hidden?" asked Andy. "This planet has no trace of any GDI technology, only the GDI soldier is here. But the sound may have possibly came from the Wonderbolts," said Ron. "Let us see what the flying 'vermin' are up to, but remain hidden." Ron and Andy started to approach the direction where the sound came from. The vegetation concealed there position, and their footsteps were quiet. Another jet sound was heard, and sounded if it directly passed over them. "Hurry! Let us see what they are doing," said Ron. "Aerial activity must be ripe in this area," Andy stated. "It is we mu- that is where they originate from!" Ron pointed a finger at the mountain where he first discovered the Wonderbolts and the GDI soldier. Andy slowly gazed upwards at the towering mountain. Multiple clouds of different sizes gently floated around the top, and many fliers were seen landing and taking off. Andy also noticed how the clouds actually formed houses and structures. A group of pegasus fliers flew above them, and immediately pulled upwards to the clouds. "I gained access to the mountain by crawling against the rockwall, it should be 'fun' if I appear again up there...but with some backup this time," said Ron staring at Andy with a evil smirk. "I know what your thinking, brother...I would 'like' to meet the Wonderbolts," said Andy. "Let us begin, but we must find another route to enter. There is too many pegasi in the air." Ron and Andy tried their best to hold in their laughter as they approached the mountain. But some of the humor managed to escape. Ron saw cave what led inward, and saw light appearing from within. He looked at Andy, who also had the same idea. That is the gateway to gain access.... The light suddenly got brighter within the cave, the two cyborgs stopped and stared at this light confused. The light suddenly dimmed, and faded away. Now, there was only natural light shining downward from an opening in the cave. "Did the light in the cave suddenly go to a odd amount of brightness?" asked Ron. "It has but I believe it's the natural light coming downward from the ceiling," replied Andy. The two cyborgs entered the cave, and observed then features it contained. Dark grey rocks and walls made up most of the area, some plants growing off the walls. Ron stood in the light shining from above, and stared upwards at the brightness. "This is the only way to go up. I can easily climb the walls like any 'spider' would do, but as for you..." Ron looked at Andy who didn't have the capability to climb surfaces the way he could, "I will throw you up." "Wait, 'throw me'? Brother, you do not have the strength to lob this unit up there," said Andy. "Let us try. Come here!" "Remove your han- Urgh!" Ron grabbed Andy with both powerful mechanical arms and raised him in the air. He carefully aied at the opening above. "Here we go!" "You shall put this un- Ah!" Ron tossed Andy, and saw him disappear into the light. The next thing he heard was Andy's heavy mechanical body slamming onto the floor above. Ron acknowledge the throw was a success, and placed a spider leg against a wall and started to climb upwards. Ron poked his head above the edge, and saw Andy looking down at him angry—even though it wasn't visible, he could still tell. Ron then fully emerged from the hole and planted his legs on the grass. "Now, the task should be easier. I can carry you up there if you like, or revert back to throwing you," Ron said placing a hand on Andy's right shoulder. Andy removed his hand, then stared up above, "We shall revert to throwing me." "Very well then prepare for 'takeoff'!" Ron grabbed Andy again and precisely aimed above to make sure he would land on the next level, and not go up then come directly back down. "Here we go..." Ron tossed Andy with all his might. Andy steadily gained altitude, but while he was in the air many curious thoughts came to his mind. So this is what a pilot must feel like. I wonder if GDI Jump Jet troops can go this high? Does a pegasus suffer the affects of G-force like pilots do? If they do...I hope they pass out and crash! Haha-Ah! Andy roughly slammed on the floor, his visor was stained with dirt and grass. He got back up and grunted, then looked down the edge to see Ron already on his way up. "I will get you for this one day..." Ron reached the mountain level his 'brother' was on. He knew Andy was angry but ignored him, "Now, let us see if...there one, or actually two," Ron said, "You should 'meet' the one in the uniform, brother!...Brother?" Ron turned his head at Andy, who eyed the area around them. Andy observed the houses made out of clouds, then back at Ron, "Have you noticed that all aerial activity had oddly subsided?" Ron also searched the surrounding area, and also noticed there was not a single pegasus flying in the air, "Strange...perhaps in this time of day they are not allowed to fly?" "Who knows but I believe there are two Wonderbolts, yet I believe there is only one official," Andy said, pointing at two suspected Wonderbolts who surprisingly stood on a runway that was built on the mountain. Ron noticed the one on the right, who had a cast around a hind leg, it was Soarin', and the other one who was also in a uniform but wasn't fully covered up like Soarin'. But the one that wasn't in a complete uniform looked very familiar to Ron; Cyan colored and a rainbow mane. He quickly realized who it was: Rainbow Dash. His "killing" instincts suddenly returned to him, and paced the targeting crosshairs on her and the pegasus next to her. Ron suddenly twitched his head by a shock he felt within, "TERMINATIVE PROTOCOLS INIATED..." Andy noticed Ron acting very strange, "Brother, are you alright?" he asked. Ron came back to his normal state of mind and removed the targeting system off both pegasus. "I don't know what happened to me there, but let us meet them." Andy began to walk towards the two and clenched his hand into a fist. Ron stayed behind to witness the event that going to unfold. The two fliers had their backs turned, not a single idea the evil that was coming from behind. "Are you okay? Since you did hit your leg pretty hard against that metal monster," Rainbow Dash recalled. "Don't worry I'm fine, just need to stay out of anymore trouble. But what was that spider-thing?" asked Soarin' "That 'thing'? It's a total jerk! It tangled me in some nets that easily wraps around you!" Rainbow exclaimed. "Woah, so its armed. But how did you enjoy the small break you got from training?" Soarin' asked, who remembered the cadets got a break for about a week of training. "It was nice and all, but until that spider showed up! I want a rematch with that thing!" "Your adorable when you get mad," Soarin' said, "But I bet you'll get the chance to get your 'revenge' on him, haha!" "A-Adorable!?" Rainbow blushed. "What do you mean I'm 'adorable'!?" "I'm just playing a joke. I wanted to see how you would you react!" Soarin' fell to the floor laughing non-stop. Rainbow had a angry look, and placed a foreleg on Soarin's cast and pressed down. "Hahaha- Ow! Ow! Ok, ok! I'm sorry!" he yelped. "Are you sure? Rainbow Dash made a sly look. "Are you?" "I believe he is," a odd voice said. Dash and Soarin' immediately turned their heads to see a tall metal figure standing before them. It had a part that had glowing green lights. Soarin's eyes turned wide as he saw the spider creature on the otherside of the area staring at them. He got back up and prepared for the consequences that might come. "Dash, get behind me right now, and get away from this thing!" he whispered. "What do you mean back away! I'm gonna hold my ground!" Rainbow boldly announced. "Rainbow, the spider creature is watching us, and I've seen the damage it can do! We need to get out of here and find help!" Soarin' frantically whispered. "Listen to the one who has feelings for you, and you too," Andy said, "He will be your salvation." Both Rainbow and Soarin' looked at each other and deeply blushed, then blurted out random words and excuses, "I don't ha- I mean w- We're not together!" they both said in unison. While the two pegasus were embarrassed, Andy made a invisible smile as he perfectly copied the same plan Ron had done to embarrass ponies. He aimed his plasma cannon at them, and prepared to fire, "It is alright to have fellings for one another, but now I must end you." "We are...Not exactly, but may- WHAT!?" Soarin' and Dash immediately stopped as Andy planned to destroy them. Andy began marching towards them, Soarin' slowly retreated, but Rainbow held her ground as she had proclaimed. "Dash, what are you doing! We need to get out of here now!" he shouted. "Charge!" Dash flew straight at the cyborg at full speed, Soarin' chased after Rainbow before the situation can get worse. "Rainbow! Rainbow! Stop! You can't fight this thing!" he yelled. Rainbow ignored his words, and closed in on the machine. Andy saw the threat coming, and fired his cannon at the ground below Dash to halt her charge. BOOM! Rainbow was violently blown away, and slammed into the ground. Soarin' stopped and stared at Rainbow Dash who laid motionless, "Rainbow!" Soarin' rapidly flew to Rainbow, and picked her up on his forelegs, "Say something! Come on, come on!" Soarin' gently shook her to get a response, but she didn't react, "No, No! Say something! Anything!" She still made no movement, Soarin' was about to think for the worse, but Dash made a weak grunt, "Soarin..." "Oh thank you! You're alright! But I need to get you out of here!" Soarin' was about to fly away, but the looming shadow of Andy stopped him, he turned around and saw the cyborg's weapon aiming at him. Soarin' sighed and gently placed Rainbow Dash on the floor, "Don't take her...take me instead..." Dash turned her head at Soarin', and saw he was prepared to give his life to let her's live, "...Soarin'...No..." she still had a weak voice. Andy charged the cannon, Soarin' looked back at Rainbow who was barely awake, he made a weak smile and waved a hoof in farewell. "No..." The cannon began to glow green, and illuminated off Soarin's uniform. Andy was about to fire, but Ron's words suddenly came to his mind, Careful for the actions you commit... Andy lowered his weapon, and grunted, "Urgh, I cannot kill you or her!" He pointed at Rainbow Dash. "But I must take something from you. Perhaps I shall destroy the Wonderbolt property." Andy turned around, and began firing at the Wonderbolt statues, some trees and bushes, and the runway. Soarin' picked up Dash, and escaped while the machine was distracted. "This is entertaining! How easy it is to destroy such things!" Andy saw a Wonderbolt statue standing proudly untouched. "This statue mocks Kane. I shall do the honor to remove it." Andy fired a green orb of doom from the plasma cannon, and it immediately tuned to ash. Trees were covered in flames. statues crumbled and fell, the runway was marred by craters and smoke rose from the fires. Andy was surrounded by the flames, he slowly marched out of the burning area. Ron was surprised to see Andy had done so much damage by himself, but that was his role. Ron only said two words to his brother's destructive nature, "...Well done." Andy came up to Ron, and raised a fist in the air, "Victory..." "Yes, victory, but we must escape before the mountain is fully engulfed in fire. Come!" Ron climbed down the edge with Andy looking down, and he spotted some areas that were clear enough to land. He jumped down, and felt weird when he landed, since he wasn't used to falls or jumping. Ron made smooth progress going down, he saw Andy having some difficulty, but the two eventually reached the bottom. Andy looked back up, and saw giant plumes of smoke rising. "Is anyone going to find out that we were responsible for this? Andy asked. "As long as they don't have a complete description of us we may be fine...otherwise we're going to be hunted," replied Ron. "If that is going to happen, then let us find this 'Dinky'."