//------------------------------// // Canterlot Computers // Story: Doctor Whooves: The Temporal Schism // by Draconaquest //------------------------------// "1991! How do I contact them from 1991?!" The Doctor was shouting to himself, while pacing in front of Canterlot High. "Let's see, home computers, possibly, but too slow, then again, sonic work, and has advanced memory space. Okay. But, what is the exact date?" The Doctor looked around him, to try and find a newspaper or something, just to find the date. Then, he saw a woman with long blue, and slightly curly hair. He walked over to her. "Hi, hello, what day is it?" The woman narrowed her eyes. "Are you okay?" "Yes, I'm fine, I just forgot the day." The Doctor said. "It's Sunday." She replied. "And the date?" "Are you sure you're okay?" "Yes, the date?" "July eighth, would you like me to tell you the year as well?" The woman asked, with sarcasm. "No, that is something I do know." The Doctor asked. "Um, what did you say your name was?" "My name is Luna, I am the Vice Principal of this school." She said, gesturing to Canterlot High. "Oh, brilliant, I was hoping to enroll my son into this school!" The Doctor lied. "My name is John Smith, and I was hoping to talk to someone about enrolling Johnny into this school!" "Why this school?" Luna asked. "Because, Johnny hates his school. He doesn't get along with his piers, so I told him I'd get him into a new school, and here he might be able to get a fresh start." "Well, we'd be honored if you would accept us." "Good, could I have a tour?" The Doctor asked. "Of course." Luna said, and guided him to the school. The Doctor reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small silver bag. "Would you like a jelly baby?" "Oh, um, okay." Luna said, and popped one into her mouth. "I see you've already met my sister, Mr. uh..." Celestia said. "I'm sorry I didn't catch your name." "Smith, John Smith." The Doctor said. "And, I'm a Doctor actually." "Really?" Celestia said. "What's your degree?" "PHD. Jelly baby?" "No thank you, Doctor Smith." Celestia said. "What would you like to know about our school." The Doctor grinned. "Computers." "Very well, if you'll follow me please, I'll take you to the computer lab." "We have the top notch computers of the day." Celestia explained. "Thus, our students will experience the finest technology available." "How do you get funding for this?" The Doctor asked. "We have very powerful parents." Luna replied. "What does that mean?" The Doctor asked. "It's a uh... long story." Celestia replied. "Okay." The Doctor said. "Would you mind if I..." He pointed toward a computer. "No, not at all." Celestia said. The Doctor walked to the nearest computer and pressed the power button. It started to boot up. Very slowly. The Doctor got impatient. He pulled his sonic screwdriver out of his jacket and sped the computer up. "What is that?" Celestia asked. "Sonic screwdriver." The Doctor said, putting his glasses on. "Let's see." The Doctor started to hack the computer with his screwdriver. "What are you doing?" Celestia asked. "Look, I haven't been completely honest with you." The Doctor confessed, turning around. "But, what I am doing could have everlasting repercussions." "What kind of repercussions?" Luna asked. "I'm not at liberty to say." The Doctor replied, and turned back to the computer. "Doctor Smith, may I remind you, I could have the police come here right now, and arrest you on the spot, and detain you for twenty-four hours, at least, so unless you give us answers, that is exactly what I will do." Celestia threatened. There was sheer anger in her voice, and fury in her eyes. "All right." The Doctor took of his glasses, and threw his trench coat to the side. "You want the truth, fine. But, it will take time to tell." "We have time." Luna said. "I don't." The Doctor said. "Then make the time." Celestia said. "Very well, you want the truth you'll get it. But, first things first: Are you sitting comfortably?"