Dead Metal

Type: Tank ,dual shot

Class: Destroyer prototype X

Call-sign: dreadnought,Excalibur, dred

Number of crew: 1

…...Initiating audio log…...start..

Samson: “My name is Samson barns i'm the lead developer of prototype X dual shot destroyer all previous iterations were destroyed upon test due to numerous things mostly structural integrity. Today is testing day for X , Julie my AI assistant will be firing prototype X. Julie please begin testing.”

AI: “Yes sir.”

*bang*bang*

Samson: “Holy shit. It worked i was fulling expecting another failure.”

AI: “Sir would you like me to begin phase two.”

Samson: “Yes please.”

…...End Audio Log……

Text entry: hello pilot you are now in charge of the only dual shot tank in the world it is up to you to make sure nothing harms the vesale while on the battlefield. Good bye and good luck.

After i finished reading the text entry i looked around the tank i had a pilot's seat with normal tank controls and armrest mounted joysticks to control the turret. Crawling up from the twin bed size space at the foot of the pilot's seat for sleeping i sat in the chair looking over the controls one joystick controlled the steering while the other controlled the movement of the turret.

“I'm never gonna get used to this thing.” I said as i continued on my way through the unmapped forest. “I may not know how i got her or where i am but i will find civilization….somehow.”

Stepping on my gas i got up to the fifty mile per hour top speed of this behemoth. still not having a name for this thing i was just filtering through ideas saying them out loud to see if they sound good

“Black mark, no kinda dumb, tortoise no, kill shot no think it's been used.” getting frustrated with myself i placed my head against the headrest of the chair, suddenly the thank jerked forward and stood still. “FUCKING HELL AAAAAHHHHH!!!”

Throwing open the exit hatch I stopped for a second and looked at my armor. “ i'll be fine” climbing out of the hatch i walked across the top of the tank and found the engine hatch pulling the heavy steel door open I looked at the source of my recurring problem for the last five hours. “Fucking busted power converter cable you may run of nuclear power but you still have the same problem as most cars.”

“If you fixed it right the first time it wouldn't be this bad you know.” Said a voice from my ear peace.

“Satan is that you? Been a while.”

“Ha ha very funny. You know you could fix the cable with the hand welder in storage on the left side of the tank.”

“Why didn't you tell me that the first time Lilly.”

You weren't listening the first time kris saying something like ‘i got it, i got it will be fine’.”

“Point taken.” Walking over to the side of the tank i opened a compartment and grabbed the welding kit. “so did you ever do the analysis on that pony we sacred and knocked an hour ago.”

“I did what would you like to know.” Lilly said readying the data

“Anything you got just not all the unimportant medical crap.” lowering the welding mask i started the patch job.

“Ok it is equine it is a girl its brain function rivals humans its vocal cords are really developed for a pony and it's awake.” i jolted a bit almost screwing up my patch work.

Finishing my work i placed the welding stuff back closes the doors and walked over to the storage compartment that held the captive pony. “When you said its vocal cords are really developed and its brain could rivale humans does that mean it can talk?” i asked reaching for the latch.

“Possibly there's no way for me to tell she wasn't awake until the tank jolted.”

Lifting the latch the panel slid open revealing the very startled pony who immediately backed away into the corner through an ammunitions box at me. Catching it i placed it on the ground next to me.

“Stay away from me monster and let me out of this carriage.” I cringed at the shrill squeak in her voice.

kneeling down about eye level with the pony i looked at her eyes and i could see the fear. “ i'm not gonna hurt you i just need to ask some questions and you are more then free to go, i'll even take you to where you want to go mostly to make up for keeping you in the storage.”

Her eyes started shifting back and forth as she tried to come up with an answer. “O..Ok.. ill answer some questions. As long as i can ask some two..”

“Deal.” i said reaching out my hand which she hesitated but shook it.

“Ok i wanna go first.”she said looking far less scared. I nodded and took a seat on the ground while she climbed out of the compartment. “What's your name.”

“My name is keith Vanhorn commander of dual shot prototype X i need a better name for it, what's yours.”

“My name is bluegrass blossom but everypony just calls me blue.” she said puffing her chest in confidence.

“Ok blue, where's the nearest town from here?” i asked placing my hands on the ground leaning back.

"That would probably be ponyville although i dont know what princess twilight and the other element would do if they saw this... thing.” she looked at it quizzically for a moment. “What is it if you dont mind me asking.”

“That right there is a 79 metric ton of armor firepower and pure unadulterated kick ass riding on top of 2500 horsepower giving this baby a smooth driving speed of about 60.13 miles an hour but it's safer at 40-45 range.”

“What?” the look on her face said she was beyond confused.

“You know what never mind.” if it makes it easier on you when we get to ponyville i can explain in greater detail.