Robotnik's Misadventure

Eggman landed roughly on some stones.

When he came to, he noticed that this didn't look like his world at all. There were buildings that looked cartoonish. Everything was too colorful. Even the clouds, with their regular white hue, looked like it held a different tint to it.

But that wasn't all.

"Hey, mister?" an unknown voice said.

Turning around, Robotnik saw nothing.

"Um, down here."

Eggman looked down.

There, standing before him, was a small yellow horse. Her mane was red, and braided. A red bow sat atop her head.

"Ah'm Applebloom. Ah saw ya fall n' ah jus' wanted ta see if ya'll was fine."

Standing up, the doctor brushed himself off of the dirt and mud that tarnished his clothes.

"Where am I?"

"Ya'll in Ponyville. Dun ya'll rememb'r how ya got here?"

Eggman shook his head.

"Well dun ya'll worry. Ah'll bring ya ter see my sist'r. If anypony can help ya, ah reck'n it'd be her."

Deciding to follow the small filly, the two walked down the road.

"Ah nev'r did catch yer name."

"Apologies. My name is Dr. Ivo Robotnik."

"Pleasure ta meet ya."

Trailing behind the small horse, the doctor's eyes locked on her flank. He was feeling it. With each step, her plot bounced like a check for alimony. The sight of her puckered lips was showing through.

Eggman licked his lips.

"Say, Applebloom?"

"Yeah?"

"Where exactly are we going?"

"Well ta Sweet Apple Acres, o' course."

"It sounds like a farm."

"Yup. It's where mah family lives, and we have farm animals there. Ah thought that ah'd get mah cutie mark doin' farm work, but so far, nothin'."

"What's a cutie mark?"

"Well, wen a pony figur's out what their special talent is, a picture o' sorts appears on their flank. Most ponies are born with destinies, bu' ah haven't been able to find mine yet."

Applebloom looked discouraged.

"Hey, now. Don't sulk. If you and your sister can help me return home, I'll be sure to help you get a cutie mark!"

"Ya mean that mist'r"? Applebloom said with appreciation in her voice.

"Of course. I may be many things, my dear, but Dr. Ivo Robotnik is not a liar."

"Oh boy! Ah can' wait ta ern mah cutie mark!"

After a bit more small talk about Ponyville, the duo reached Sweet Apple Acres.