The Warm Beat of a Cold Clockwork Heart

YOU LEFT WHO WITH A WHAT! screamed Twilight at Fluttershy. The two mares were in Twi`s home "disusing" the 42 situation.

Now now Twilight you promised to hear me out. Fluttershy said in a tone still soft but more assertive than her usual timid self. She could be quite strong when one of her friends needed help and 42 needed her.

Ok ok i get wanting to help somepony out but why would you leave it with three fillys?

Im not irresponsible Twilight iv known him a few days he helped me with my animals, he saved my life. as far as i know he doesnt know what killing is.

im not saying hes bad its just...Twilight ran over Fluttershy story in her head again. Wait Twilight said in a panic. You were being attacked by a timberwolf right.

Yes and?

You said it was slow. It couldn't have ran away from the timberwolf it would have had to fight it.

So we have all fought temberwolfs even me. countered Fluttershy.

It doesn't mean hes bad but it means he can fight and you said he was broken when he woke up meaning he can overpower a timberwolf when weak. And you left him with three fil... Twilight was interrupted by her by a grey mare breaking her door down.

A metal monster is attacking Vinal! shrieked Derpy.

He wouldn't. thought Fluttershy out loud.

The three mares raced into vinals house only to find something nopony was expecting, Vinal and 42 siting at a table Vinal siping tea and listening as 42 produced wubs from his body.

Greetings Fluttershy. said 42 in a strange robotic voice. i have acquired an appropriate vocal device.

Hey the offer is still up for that subwoofer get you some real sound other than that speaker you ate. Offer Vinal.

Negative.

ok... why are you all staring at us like that? Asked Vinal

because a minuet ago you were screaming that a monster was trying to eat you. deadpanned Derpy.

Ya but its cool now. Said Vinal putting her back hooves on the table and leaning back in her chair.

By now a crowd had formed around Vinals door, including the rest of the elements.

Everypony stay calm. Twilight said addressing the crowd. as far as we can tell its harmless, Now were is Time Turner?

H-here princes Twilight. a brown earthpony with a chestnut mane stepped foreword and bowed.

Your assistance is required to help mend this..Twilight looked at 42 not really knowing what to call him. Thing Twilight finally said. Fluttershys eyes cut daggers into her friend.

Go to your shop and gather as many loose parts as you can spare. Spike send a letter to princes Celestia  the last thing we need is the princes bringing an army and starting a war.

Yes mam said the small dragon. as the crowd dispersed  they all began to relax in Vinals house...Except Twilight who of coarse was asking 42 every question she could think of all of which went like this.

where are you from?

classified.

how did you get here?

classified.

how old are you?

classified.

WHATS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?!

classified.

Twilight face hoofed. why is that classified? she asked almost crying.

You are not master. 42 stated.

Where is your master?

Master is in this room.

Where!? everypony in the room screamed and huddled in one big safety hug.

Twilight's mind began to race, what monster could command this...thing. Images of 100 foot tall metal giants flew through her head.

42 simply walked over to the pile and picked up one pony. The smallest, weakest, most scared pony. He lifted up Fluttershy in his one good hand and brought her up just an inch from is face.

Greetings master.

The room fell quite.

After several long minuets Twilight's voice broke the silence Fluttershy is your master?

Affirmative.

How?

classified.

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Twilight's face fit the floor stopping the rest of the fowl word from escaping. From her new position Twilight began speaking.

Fluttershy.

Yes Twilight.

Could you pleas ask him to answer me?

O-ok, 42.

Yes?

Pleas answer anything twilight asks you, ok 42?

Affirmative. 42 said as he set the yellow pegasus down genteelly.

Good Twilight lifted fer head wiping tears of frustration from her eyes. Then the questions began again.

where are you from?

memory faulty.

how did you get here?

memory faulty.

how old are you?

memory faulty.

WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU REMEMBER?!

Playing last memory.

Out of 42`s left shoulder  came a small projector head. 42 ternd to a blank wall and started the recording.

Ooooohhhh a movie pinkie exclaimed the room suddenly went dark and pinkie puled a bag of popcorn out of thin air.