Robo-hoof's replica

It was a regular day in Ponyville – as normal as always – but I knew there was something that was going to happen…

Oh, wait.

Sorry. I forgot to introduce myself.  I am Heat Horn, a crimson unicorn with a mane that resembles a flame. I am also a mage that was once in the battle of the Crystal Empire… but that’s another story.

So, anyway, it was a regular day in Ponyville and I was strolling down its quiet stone clad streets. As I passed the shops, I noticed Rainbow Dash, a cyan Pegasus with a brightly colored rainbow mane, darting off to Twilight Sparkle’s house – in quite a hurry too.

“Hey Rainbow Dash, where are you off to in such a hurry?” I said as I realized that the only way I was able to keep up with her was because of the Speed Spell I used on myself to catch up with Pinkie Pie.

“Oh, Heat Horn it’s you! I’m on my way to Twilight’s to see the ‘new invention’ she’s been talking about. Want to come?”

“Maybe later, Rainbow. I have to see an old friend – someone whom I have regretted to meet for a very long time…” I said as I slowed to a trot.

“Ok, but promise you’ll come later,” Rainbow said, looking at the clock. I looked at it too realizing it was just 8:00 AM.

I dismissed the incident and continued walking down the road to my friend Robo-Hoof’s house.

I knocked on the door three times.

“I’ll be there in a second!” a voice called.

Seconds after, the door opened.

“Ah, Heat Horn, it’s you. It’s been a long time since you have visited. Not since you asked me to join the personas in the journey to the Crystal Empire to defend it from the changeling attack a year ago,” Robo-hoof, a robotic Pegasus whose wings are that of an Alicorn’s said, welcoming me in to his and Fluttershy’s cottage. Fluttershy was a butter yellow Pegasus who seemed to have a big liking for animals.

“So Robo-Hoof, how’s life been ever since the battles have stopped, hopefully permanently,” I asked.

“Life’s been great especially with my new company, Fluttershy,” he said to me as his wings began to unfold.

“It’s nice to see you happy with her,” I said.

Then suddenly, there was a voice from the second floor.

“Uh… Robo-Hoof? Are you um, with someone?” the small voice half-whispered.

“Ah, Fluttershy, you’re home after all!  So how have you been all these years?” I asked her, remembering how long it had been since I had talked with her face to face. Of course I kept in touch with the occasional letter, but this time I was actually able to see her.

“Oh, Heat Horn, what a pleasant surprise. I didn’t expect Robo-Hoof to have any guests today,” she said, going down the stairs.

“So anything new, Fluttershy? You know, with you and Robo-Hoof?”

“Oh there’s not much to say. It’s been quite natural recently. Nothing interesting has been happening, right?” she said to Robo-Hoof, approaching the table with drinks for the three of us. “Things have been great, especially with Robo-Hoof around.”

“I heard Twilight was working on another invention and wants you to check it out.” I lied to Robo-Hoof, but it seemed to convince him.

“I’ll go, but first let me clean myself up,” he said, walking up the stairs.

“Heat Horn, I’ve been wondering, where did Robo-Hoof come from?” Fluttershy asked me, thinking I would know. She was right, but I just replied, “Why don’t you ask him yourself? I mean, he does know everything about himself, right?”

“I guess.” she said.

“I’m ready Heat Horn, let’s go!” a voice came from the upstairs, revealing to be a squeaky-clean Robo-Hoof.

“Ok, bye Fluttershy,” I said as I accompanied Robo-Hoof to the door and exited their cozy cottage.

• edited by paige winscott