It took many hours, but TOBOR finally made it back to the mainland. The rest of the trip home was quite interesting to say. On the way, TOBOR found some sort of ancient temple that was located in some sort of jungle. It reminded him of the temple Agent Sam told him about were the 'incident' happened. Then, he caught sightings of weird looking black bugs roaming around in the Bad Lands. That also reminded him of that scary movie DJ Candy made back in the Industrial District. Though, the most interesting part of the trip home was place name, Dodge City. Ironically, it's a little town, yet it has 'City' in the name. What was interesting about it was the apple orchard. After stopping for a quick oil drink, which was refreshing from that long flight, TOBOR met some of the locals. They were really nice. Surprisingly enough, he even met with some of the town's apple farmer. Who turned out to be related to Applejacks family.
Anyway, after passing through some sort of ruins and the Everfree Forest, TOBOR finally made it to Ponyville. It was great to finally to be back home. Where everything is familiar to the metal pony.
"Man, it's good to be back." TOBOR smiled. "Well, time to get started on my restaurant."
Though, as much as TOBOR wants to go out and get started on his plans, he didn't... feel like doing it.
"You know what?" TOBOR said to nopony. "I just got back, and it's a beautiful day out. Today is a good day to relax and explore this town a little more."
TOBOR came to the entrance of the town and landed with a metal thud. TOBOR looks at the little town as he sees that nothing out of ordinary.
"Since I'm out today, I might as well finally check out that music shop down town. I almost forgot about it when I met Plasma. I hope he's enjoying himself."
As TOBOR trots down the street, he noticed that ponies all around him were busy doing something. Some were moving clouds while others were putting up stands and banners. Was there some sort of celebration going on? Before TOBOR can continue on, his sensors alerted him.
!Warning!
!Unidentified Colored Object Approaching!
!Defensive Protocol Engaged!
TOBOR was surprised by this. Danger already? No matter. It will be taken care of again. TOBOR traced the oncoming object from his scanner. Though, what he saw completely horrified him. The 'Danger' that was approaching was a familiar rainbow-maned pegasus known as Rainbow Dash.
"TOBOR!" Dash says as she comes closer. "Where have you been?! Me and the others have been looking for you!"
!Threat Approaching!
!Plasma Cannon Activated!
!Target Locked!
TOBOR panicked. This was not going to be pleasant if he doesn't do something.
'WHAT!? NO! DEACTIVATE! DEACTIVATE!!'
Unfortunately, the process was already done as TOBOR's foreleg acted as automatic and deployed the Plasma Cannon, aiming directly at Rainbow. Dash saw this and froze mid-flight as she witnessed the lethal weapon pointed right at her. Everything around them seems to slowdown as the deadly laser shooter starts glowing as the plasma shot within is close to launching. TOBOR tries to aim his foreleg somewhere else away from Dash, but his system ignores him as it's now ready to shoot. Just as the futuristic weapon was about to deploy, TOBOR then quickly intervened.
'System Self-Override Engage!!'
Suddenly, the Plasma Cannon deactivates to Dash's surprise and completely turns back into a regular foreleg. Though, there was another problem. To Dash's shock, TOBOR falls to the ground and starts jolting and twitching uncontrollably.
"I'm S-s-s-s-oOOr-r-r-ry D-d-a__ash! PleaSe FoGiVE M-M-M-EEeeeEeE!!" TOBOR said as his voice glitches and goes from high to deep randomly.
Dash finally snaps back to reality as she dive bombs down to TOBOR's side.
"TOBOR?! What happened?! What's wrong with you?!" Dash says as she shakes the metal pony.
Though, Dash's help didn't do anything as but make TOBOR glitch even more. Soon, objects starts to pixel out of nowhere. Most of which were comic books of Mr. L..
"TOBOR! What's happening to you?!"
"What in the name of Celestia is going on here?!"
Dash looks up to see Trixie trotting up to her and TOBOR.
"Trixie? I thought you were going to help Twilight with the preparations." Dash said.
"I've decided that I would stay at the library and get everything cleaned up for Twilight. I was going out for lunch when I see you shaking TOBOR like a crazy pony." Trixie said.
"I was shaking him because of this!" Dash move over to reveal a spamming robot pony that was now singing something about California girls to both mares' confusion.
"What is the matter with him?"
"I don't know! I was on my way down to Rarity's, but I saw TOBOR and I decided to go talk to him." Dash explains. "When I got close enough, he straight up pointed that laser thing of his at me and then he started going crazy!"
Just then, another object pixels out of nowhere like the others, except this time, it was a lightly glowing crystal to Dash's and Trixie's surprise.
"What's that?!" Dash asks she picks up the strange shining rock.
"You shouldn't look into other ponies' things, Rainbow." Trixie said.
"I'm just curious. No harm done. Besides, TOBOR seems to calmed down a bit now."
As Dash looks into the crystal, the said crystal starts to glow even brighter.
"Hello? TOBOR? Is that you?" A mystery voice said startling Rainbow and Trixie.
"What the?!" Dash says in surprise.
"TOBOR? Why do you sound... scratchy? Did your voice chip malfunctioned?"
"Huh?"
"Don't worry. Just head on back to my ship and I'll have it repaired."
"I-"
"I will. See you in a bit." Trixie said, trying to mimic TOBOR's voice as best she can.
"Great. Oh! Don't worry about the cloaking system. This crystal will glow whenever you're near."
"Gee, thanks for the tip."
"You're welcome, well, I can't talk for long. I'm a little *BANG*... busy, damn it! Not again." The voice said in frustration. "Ugh! Anyway, see you soon, TOBOR."
There was a moment of silence before Dash finally spoke.
"Trixie! What was that all about?" Dash asks confused.
"I want to find out who that was on the other end of that... communicator." Trixie said as trots to TOBOR's slightly shaking body. "We both know that we don't know how to fix TOBOR, and I highly doubt any blacksmith knows either."
"Why don't we just have Twilight fix him? I'm sure an egghead like her can figure it out."
"While I agree, she can be a problem solver, but it would be safe to have somepony who can do it better." Trixie then smirked. "Besides, don't you want to know who was the pony on the other end of the line?"
Dash thought for a moment. While she did wanted to know who the pony was, and know a bit more about TOBOR, but she wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to just go wondering of to Celestia knows where. Then again, they need to help TOBOR and this mystery pony could be the only one around that knows how to help.
"Alright, let's go find this guy." Dash answered.
"Good." Trixie levitated the green crystal. "Now, that mystery pony said that this crystal will glow brighter when we get close."
"Close to what exactly?" Dash asks as she gathers TOBOR's fallen comics.
"I'm not sure. Possibly a camp, maybe."
"What makes you think it's a camp?"
"Because this crystal glows brighter when I point it this way."
True to Trixie's words, the crystal was glowing as she points it to the-
"Everfree Forest?!" Dash complained. "Why would this guy's place be their?!"
"I don't know, but that's where we're going."
"I don't know, Trixie." Dash eyes narrowed. "Don't you think this is a bit suspicious? What if it's a trap?"
"It could be, but this pony seems to know TOBOR more than any of us, and by the sounds of it, he knows how to fix TOBOR. It's our best lead."
"Why don't we get the others?"
"Why? Are you scared?" Trixie smirked.
"What?! NO! I'm Rainbow Dash! I don't get scared!"
"Then quit complaining and help me carry TOBOR! He isn't the lightest pony to levitated you know."
"Okay, fine!" Dash groans as she picks one end of glitching robot pony. "If this turns out to be a bust, then I told you so!"
"Fine by me." Trixie replies as she too grabs the other half of TOBOR. "Now come on. Hopefully we'll fine this pony before sun goes down."
With that, the two went off into the dark forest with the white metal pony in tow.
Someplace Else...
Welp! That's it for today. Time for lunch.
ZAP
Not so fast there mister!
What the?!
You are not going to do a half-ass job and call it a day!
Who are you?!
Your OC, Writer Page.
How is this possible?!
How should I know? I may be your other you, but I'm not the one writing the story.
This is so much to take in.
Come on, Tim. We've read a lot of fanfics to know something like this would happen.
I... guess?
Anyway, back on topic, you have been taking too long on these chapters. I'm here to keep your lazy-ass working on both mine and that robot's story!
Okay! Fine! I'll get to work!
Good! Oh, just so you know, I'm going to crash here for awhile.
What?! Why don't you just go back to your dimension story or whatever the fuck you came from?
I would if you didn't completely stopped working on the bucking chapter!
It's not my fault! I just got Writer's Block.
No excuses! Now get your flank back on that desktop and start typing. Don't make me sick Pinkie Pie on you!
Ugh... fine.
...
...
Can we at least have lunch?
...sure...
Up for pizza?
I'm you! You know we both love pizza!
Uh, you do realize that they don't serve hay in it, right?
I know, but that doesn't bother me. I miss the taste of meat.
You eat meat?
Used to. Don't you remember that Minecraft Beginnings story?
Oh yeah. Well, in that case, what topping would you like?
Tim, I am the human-turned pony version of you. I think we both know what we want.
...
BACON!!