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// Journal 
// Story: The Transformers My Little Pony Crossover 
// by TFCrossoverFan 
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						Chapter 8

“Ratchet. Hey Ratchet! Wake up.”
Ratchet groggily opened his optics. He was lying on the ground surrounded by the remains of what had once been party décor. He looked up to see who was talking to him, it was Prowl.
“Ugh, what happened?” was all Ratchet could say to Prowl as he clumsily got on his feet.
“Long story short, you let the party animal side of you out.”
“Oh, you’ve gotta be kidding me. Did I do anything embarrassing?”
“You got over- energized on some drink that one pink pony gave you, and after some dancing you passed out.”
“That’s not so bad I suppose. Wait, what kind of dance was I doing?”
“As the humans call it; the robot.”
Pinkie Pie popped up. “Yeah I remember that! You were really funny looking moving around like that and when you talked you sounded liiiiiiiiiiiike thiiiiiiiiiis.”
“You! What did you give me?”
“Oh a little of this, a little of that. I forget actually!”
“Keep it that way Pinkie.”
“Yes Ratchet!”
Ratchet turned his attention back to Prowl. “Hey Prowl, where’s Optimus and the others?”
“Follow me.” Prowl turned and began walking back towards the castle doors. Ratchet and Pinkie Pie followed. When they entered the main hall, they saw the rest of the Autobots conversing with Princess Celestia and Pinkie’s friends.
“What do you mean you can’t stay?” asked a very disappointed Rainbow Dash to Optimus.
“We cannot stay because it would be irresponsible of us,” Optimus said, “As wonderful as your world is; we were not meant to exist here. We must find a way back to our own dimension, and bring Megatron and his Decepticons back with us. To do otherwise would be avoiding and ultimately failing our task of thwarting Decepticon tyranny. I am sorry, but that is the way it must be.”
“We understand,” said Celestia, “But, how do you plan to return to your world? We do not exactly have the technology to travel between dimensions. And I doubt we have the proper resources for building one of your “space bridges”.”
“She’s right Optimus,” said Bumblebee, “We may be stuck here for a while.”
Optimus thought about this, and then said, “In that case, our best hope is to simply wait for the other Autobots back at the Ark to find a way to rescue us. Until then, we will defend this world from the Decepticons. But we will need a base of operations for us to stay. Preferably at ground level.”
“We don’t exactly have any accommodations suited for you, but perhaps you could make Ponyville your temporary home?” Celestia suggested.
“Yeah! And if it rains, you can always just stop by my barn,” Applejack said, “It might be a tight fit, but it should be able to fit all of you.”
“Very well. We accept your generous offers,” Optimus said.
The Autobots spent the rest of the day being shown around the general area, familiarizing themselves with the locals, and settling in. But Optimus continually reminded them that they were not to stay here, and the sooner they left with the Decepticons, the better. He ordered them to frequently attempt to bring up a com link to the Ark, but he knew that only he and Prowl would be serious about that. The other Autobots were clearly enjoying this universe. But of course Optimus also enjoyed this world, so he created a databank journal in his mind to have a record of everything in this world and everything that happened.
Day 1
The other Autobots and I are familiarizing ourselves with this alternate dimension. The land we are in is called “Equestria” by the locals. The locals in question are sentient equines, or horses as humans called them. But these sentient horses prefer the term “ponies”. Strange, here we are in an alien universe, and somehow everything is identical to Earth. The wildlife, the plants, the atmosphere, there is almost no difference. Save for the presence of magic and fantastical creatures like dragons and griffins, which are mythological aspects of human culture. In fact, I begin to wonder, what if this so called alien world is not alien at all? What if we are in fact still on Earth, only in an alternate dimension of it where humans never existed and horses became the dominant sentient species? That is my theory. But regardless, this world is wonderful. Just being here gives one a feeling of enlightenment and war is almost non- existent here. The Decepticons must be removed.
Day 2
The other Autobots, myself included, are becoming especially close to the ponies we met in the forest. Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity are some of the most trustworthy allies I have ever met. Even Prowl is starting to shake off his “stick in the mud” persona and is enjoying their company. In fact, it appears each pony is particularly close to each Autobot. I will list them. Bumblebee is to Fluttershy. Ironhide is to Applejack. Ratchet is to Pinkie Pie. Sideswipe is to Rainbow Dash. Sunstreaker is to Rarity. And Prowl is to Twilight. Funny, all six of the ponies, much like my Autobot companions, appear to unanimously look up to me as a leader figure, much like their royal rulers. They are indeed good friends.
Day 3
Three young ponies who call themselves “The Cutie Mark Crusaders”, Applebloom, the younger sister of Applejack, Sweetie Belle, the younger sister of Rarity, and Scootaloo, approached us today and asked us if we could help them earn their “cutie marks”. Apparently a cutie mark is a form of rite of passage among the ponies. Sideswipe and Bumblebee agreed to this with much enthusiasm and the five of them began performing various, and some of them dangerous, activities. I had to intervene when Sideswipe let the ponies drive him. It’s a miracle that no one was hurt…
Day 4
Ironhide helped Applejack today pick and sell apples. At first I thought Applejack was only using Ironhide to help increase her sales, but the two do have an honest bond with each other, so perhaps I’m just worrying too much. Later, I caught Sunstreaker and Rarity creating designs for various dresses. Bumblebee and Fluttershy were busy tending to various animals. Not a day goes by where I am not proud to have that little bot by my side. Sideswipe and Rainbow Dash never cease to amaze me at how often the race and perform stunts. Prowl and Twilight are always talking about some topic, be it constellations or other planets. Ratchet appears to have a rather comical relationship with Pinkie Pie. I never expected the straight- forward medic to befriend the cartoonish pony. When I asked him about this, he said he sticks around her because he finds her “funny”. As for myself, I mostly patrol the area, checking up on everybody to make sure they are okay. No doubt the Decepticons are watching us as I write this down.
Day 5
My fears have been confirmed. Earlier today, off in the distance, I saw a Seeker jump off a mountain, transform, and fly away. I have informed the other Autobots of this and they are on high alert. I am currently leaving Canterlot, having just informed Princess Celestia of this sighting. Megatron knows where we are.
Day 6
We found Bumblebee near Fluttershy’s chicken coop. Claw marks and scorch marks covered his body. I asked him if Ravage and Laserbeak had attacked him, but he said no. Bumblebee said to us that it was Buzzsaw who had attacked, and that Buzzsaw was winning. Yet for some reason, when Buzzsaw had Bumblebee in a position for execution, he spared him. But I know slag well why Buzzsaw did not kill Bumblebee then and there. Buzzsaw was sent out as a message from Megatron, to install fear into us, that they know we are here and that they are ready for battle. I carried Bumblebee to Ponyville, where he might be safer until Ratchet fixes him up. I, Ironhide, Prowl, Sideswipe, and Sunstreaker are currently patrolling the outskirts, searching for any Decepticon spies.