My Little Zoids: Friendship is Cybernetic

Rainbow Dash merely stared at the screen in front of her before she reeled her head back and laughed. Twilight merely gave her a confused look.

“What’s so funny?” She asked the cyan pilot.

“What’s funny? What’s funny is that you think I’m going to pilot this thing.” Rainbow responded angrily. The two mares glared at each other for a while before something came up on Twilight’s screen.

“Twilight what’s taking so long?” Spike asked her.

            “This mare’s in the Liger Zero and yet she says that she’s not its’ pilot.” Twilight replied.

            “That’s because I am not and I repeat not the pilot of this thing! I’ve wanted my own Zoid but not like this!” Rainbow said angrily at the unicorn.

            “Look….I didn’t catch your name yet.” Twilight said to the pegasus.

            “It’s Rainbow Dash.” She said back.

            “Look Rainbow Dash. You’re in a very good Zoid considering you’re the first pony it’s ever listened to in years.” Twilight said. Rainbow Dash’s ears perked up after she said that.

            “What do you mean?” Rainbow asked in confusion.

“I  mean exactly what I said. You’re the first pony to ever get near Liger Zero without it ripping your wings, or your head, off completely.” Twilight stated. The pegasus stared back to the controls around her. The first one to ever be in here? she thought to herself, her pride radiating more so than usual. Her very own Zoid was finally at her command and the best part. No other being has sat in it, pony or otherwise.

She grabbed the motion controls and began to pump them back and forth while stepping on pedals under her left and right hoof and that made the Liger Zero move forward. Rainbow Dash began to chuckle as she moved the Liger around in a circle. She then stopped moving when she heard something. She swore she heard a….growling sound like a jungle cat. She then realized where the sound was coming from. It was the Liger growling in happiness.

“It seems like the Liger likes you Rainbow Dash.” Twilight said with a smile.

“I guess it does. I don’t see why it wouldn’t let somepony pilot it. It moves smoothly.” Rainbow said to Twilight.

“Well Princess Celestia told me that the Liger was unlike any other Zoid made. It was built for somepony with a strong will and good heart.” Twilight explained.

“So am I that pony?” Rainbow asked quietly. And to her surprise the Liger roared telling her that she was that pony to command it.

“Well where’d you come from?” Dash asked the Liger. The Zoid merely growled in annoyance, apparently confused on it’s origins as well, and proceeded to march back into town with the Command Wolf following behind it. The town of Ponyville was, surprisingly, huge for being considered such a small town. They just made it into the market when they came across one of the biggest D-Bisons that Twilight has ever seen. The D-Bison was colored orange with a yellow outline on it’s eyes and all the weapons that were on this Zoid’s body were 105mm 17-Shot Megalo Max Assault Cannons, Crusher Horns, Crusher Metal Spike Hooves, 2 8-Shot Missile Pods, AZ 3-Barreled Shock Cannon, 2 35mm Anti-Ground Cannons, and a Pulse Beam Gun and the equipment loaded on this Zoid was a GPS 3D Radar Antenna.

“Howdy y’all!” The pilot of the giant Zoid shouted. The video hub on each of the two smaller Zoids soon lit up and showed an orange earth pony mare sitting in the pilot seat of the huge Zoid.

“Howdy? That’s all you have to say is Howdy?” Rainbow barked at the mare on screen.

“WHOA! Calm down there sugar cube just trying to be friendly here.” The mare said with a faint smile on her face. She pulled a stetson hat from a compartment and placed it on her head. “The name’s Applejack to mah friends.”

“I know that already AJ. The one in the Command Wolf is Twilight and her friend Spike.” Rainbow Dash said as she pointed to the other screen.

“Hello.” Twilight said with a smile.

“Hi.” Spike also said with a smile on his face.

“Howdy. Nice to meet ya’ both. Nice Command Wolf by the way.” Applejack said to the unicorn.

“Well...I was actually bringing it to a Junk Dealer here in Ponyville.” Twilight said as she rubbed her head.

“Well Rainbow Dash is our Junk Dealer here in Ponyville. Looking for Zoid parts every chance she gets.” Applejack said as she looked at Rainbow’s video hub.

“Really? You never told me that you’re a Junk Dealer.” Twilight said in a shocked voice.

“Well you never asked me. Besides, I was heading home until you and my new Zoid came along.” Rainbow said back.

“Wait, that’s your new Zoid?” Applejack asked as her eyes widened.

“Uh-huh. Beautiful ain’t he?” Rainbow asked with a smirk on her face.

“Hoo-Wee! Now that’s a Zoid Dash!” Applejack said in an amazed tone.

“Thanks. It’s a rare Zoid too. It’s called a Liger Zero.” Rainbow said back. Applejack could only stare in awe at the Zoid.

“A Liger Zero? Don’t know if I heard of that one Dashie but I know one thing.” Applejack said “Rares would be wanting to get a good look at that one.” That last statement made Rainbow groan with sorrow. Rarity was a nice mare once you get to know her but when she sees a new Zoid get out of her way.

“Say Applejack have you seen Pinkie Pie anywhere?” Rainbow asked the farm mare who just shrugged in response.

“Don’t think ah have. Why?” Applejack asked in replying.

“I want to show her my new Zoid. She’d be impressed.” Rainbow said to the farmer.

“Well ya’ got me there. Well I’d better get back to the farm. See ya’ll later.” Applejack said as she turned off her video screen. The two mares then watched Applejack’s D-Bison slowly walk away from the two.

“Come on Twilight, I’ll take you to meet Rarity. Let’s go.” Rainbow Dash said as she moved the Liger forward and towards town. Twilight then activated her wolf’s motion controls and began to follow Rainbow Dash. She followed him until they came to a building called The Carousel Armory.

“Is this where she works?” Twilight asked as she looks at the building.

“She works and lives here. Come on, let’s get inside.” Rainbow said as she moved the Liger through the garage door. The inside of The Armory was very well designed for both Zoids and Zoid pilots.

“AH! I have customers I see!” Came a heavy Canterlot accented voice. The mare that called out was pure white with a purple mane and she had on an amazing dress despite being a mechanic by the look of things. “My, my this Wolfie has… seen better times I’m afraid.” The mare stated bluntly, earning a snort from Twilight. “DON’T WORRY THOUGH! For Rarity has a nice deal for you darling!” the mare shouted out. Twilight just stood there baffled while Rainbow had to hold back a barrage of laughter waiting to burst out.

“Is she always that blunt?” Twilight asked her giggling friend who couldn't contain herself anymore and bursted out laughing.

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