I, Scrappy
by SkelePone
Automaton [aw-tom-uh-ton, -tn]
noun (plural: Automatons, Automata)
1; a mechanical artifact built by ancient Equestrians for an unknown purpose, usually built to resemble ponies. they are comprised from brass, bronze, iron, nickel, and more. it is unknown if they were ever operable or if they will ever be operable.
Daring Do has helped excavate an ancient Equestrian Temple in the Amarezon Rain Forest.
She's discovered one of dozens of Automata. The strange metal pony, however, is ticking. Like an alarm clock. Except, the ticks go "ticktick-ticktick-ticktick". Like a heartbeat.
When Twilight Sparkle manages to do the unthinkable, to wake it up, it proves itself to be more than just a walking statue.
This is Scrappy.
The theme song for this story is:
Makkon - The Little Toy Shop
Alternate Theme:
Virtual Riot - Rise of The Robots ft. Messinian
Awww, one of the saddest, yet best, representations of sudden intelligence (one that was turned on but not born and grew into a mind).
I think I'll track this one...
6376490 I'm thinking of turning Scrappy into a tragic hero, and he'll probably end up being destroyed while saving Equestria.
6378810 As is the way of all ponies...
One question though; why is the story's status "On Hiatus" when you just updated it?...are you planning on taking a break with this one for a while?
6378816 Well, Scrappy isn't a pony, technically speaking (heh heh. Pun. Technically. He's an Automaton. Get it? No?) Scrappy is an Automaton, a machine, not a pony.
6378821 And I said, "Is the way with all ponies..." while implied didn't necessarily refer to Scrappy himself.
6378986 And it was On Hiatus because I planned on taking a break and working on Four Ponies & A Time Machine. I might finish that story first before completing Scrappy's story
>cancelled
Welp, all good things come to an end, I suppose.
Could you at least post a synopsis of where you wanted to go with it?
so did you run out of ideas?
6477697 No, I just decided to abandon the idea. It was too much like 'The Iron Horse', a featured story.
6499775 Ah.
6499997 It's back, out of Cancellation!
I like how you portrayed his thoughts. Almost no one here can imagine how would robot actually feel. So much bullshit. So, great work here.
The attached picture doesn't work on my computer. Thought I'd let you know. I'll be interested to see where this goes!
This was a cool story!