Chapters The True Side of The Human World
The Day He Went Back To Equestria
It's been three years since that fateful day when we were forced to leave home... I still remember the look on her face. She was so happy to finally go into the human world to make new friends; and find those who were truly like her and accepted her. I thought to myself as the lights turned off.
"Guardian... Are you... There?" Her faint and broken voice called for me.
"Yeah I'm here. I'm just waiting for him to leave." I replied as I trotted over to the mare I fell in love with.
"Don't worry.... About him.... He doesn't want.... To go to Equestria.... For a couple more days." She told me.
"I know that honey but I don't want him using you to open the portal. I'm as full of Equestrian magic as you and yet he keeps on using you for this even though I plead for him not to." I grunted as I picked up her up and set her on her hindquarters and began cleaning her to get off all the grime and nastiness.
"You always take.... Such good care of me... I love you so much." She said gleefully as she laid her head on my shoulder.
"I love you too honey." I said back with a smile as I cleaned off her flank only to see her cutie mark. I don't know what it was about that mark that made me fall in love with her.
"Do you ever... Miss home?" She asked sadly as she looked behind her only to see her bubbles.
"I don't miss it that much. I mean everypony treated you terribly Derpy." I said as I put my hooves on her shoulders and looked her in her eyes.
"What's wrong baby?" Derpy said as I had a confused look on my face.
"Your eye is messed up." I said as I gave her a small grin.
"My eye... Is always messed...Up." Derpy chuckled with her cute smile.
"I know now hold on while I fix it." I said as I laughed as well.
Then we just sat there for about two hours in complete silence while the games in the other room beeped and whirled.
God why did he get her involved. I told him to only take my but he didn't listen. I know she would have begged to come see me again, but if she came over would he do the same thing he did to us in the first place. I thought to myself as I cried.
"Is everything... Okay Guardian?" Derpy asked as she wiped my tears away and pulled me close.
"Do you ever miss it Derpy?" I asked as I pulled out a picture of us when we first met at the Grand Galloping Gala.
She was invited there by the Princess for always delivering the mail on time. I was there because I had made a breakthrough as the head engineer of the Royal Guards. She wore a dress her friend Rarity made. It was silver and blonde to match her coat and mane, it also had bubbles around her neck and the bottom of the dress as well. I was there in my officer attire. Still the same old orange mane and purple coat and my mark. Just a simple military helmet you know nothing special. But, she didn't think it was ordinary and that's when I fell for her.
"Miss what?" She questioned even though she knew what I was talking about.
"Being a real pony and not an abomination." I said as I looked in a mirror that was on the wall next to us only to see the same green eyes that looked real even though they had a light behind them. Then I looked at the rest of me only to see what looked like me minus the circuits and wires and screws.
"I know I... Miss it too.... Can you fix my leg?" Derpy sadly said as she looked down at her nub.
"I gotcha." I said as my right hoof turned into my personal tool set.
"Well well well if this isn't cute the lonely mechanic and the mail mare." A sadistic voice said behind me.
"What do you want?" I said as I turned around and saw him. The man who brought us here. "I know you are going to use the portal again. Please use me Viktor not her." I said as I put my hoof in front of Derpy.
"Why would I harm you two I am simply using your help to get more attractions." He said as he laughed and crossed his arms.
"I swear if you hurt anypony else I will kill you with my own two hooves!" I growled as I glared at him.
"If you threaten me like that again then I will make the smart decision and throw her away! Then Pony Hills Pizza Parlor will have only one main attraction! Now get back on stage or else." Viktor yelled as he grabbed a cattle prod that was in a locked chest.
I will stop you before you hurt anypony else you can count on that. I for once in my life live up to my name Guardian Wings. I thought to myself as I walked back to the stage and glared over my shoulder.
Then the real horror began. A couple hours later after the argument I looked at the clock and saw that it was 10 o'clock in the morning.
Great opening time. I wonder if we'll have any interesting guests? I thought to myself as I began hearing chatter coming from the front door.
"Ugh I can't believe you wanted to come here for your birthday." A snotty teenager said as he walked in with his family.
"It's my birthday and besides you know how much I love the show!" His younger brother argued.
"Whatever just wake me up when this snooze fest is over." The brother said as he put his hood over his head.
Then more of them came in. Little girls and boys, not so little girls and boys also. They just came in and swarmed the place like rats trying to find crumbs. I nonchalantly looked over at Derpy to make sure that she was okay and what I saw pissed me off so much. They were taking her apart and putting different pieces on her like she was a designer toy.
Here comes trouble... I thought to myself when one of 'them' came over.
I don't mind some bronies because they don't do anything weird, however, the ones like this guy I can't stand. I could do nothing as I watched him walk over to Derpy as the children left and began crowding around me on my stage. He calmly looked her over even though I knew what he was thinking. The first day we were on the job Viktor kicked some sorry fat guys ass who tried to put the 'moves' on Derpy. He then looked around until he found Viktor standing in front of the kitchen talking to the cook Manny. I couldn't hear what the weird guy was saying to Viktor, but thankfully I can read lips.
"Excuse me sir I was wondering how much you would like for that Derpy Hooves animatronic over there in the corner." The weird man asked.
"I'm sorry, but she's not for sale. You see her boyfriend is the main attraction on the stage and I know he wouldn't be none to happy if I sold her to some unknown man." Viktor said in his sly voice as he gave me that 'you see I have options so don't try anything else' look.
"But he's just a animatronic he isn't real." The guy laughed.
"Maybe so, but they are both irreplaceable assets to my business so I'll have to decline." Viktor said with a smile showing his unusually white teeth.
The guy, obviously pissed off, then decided to walk out and leave.
I swear I hate those types of bronies. All they care about is their sick deluded fantasies and nasty crap their friends make. Things they make disgust everypony back home, and don't get me started on their 'OC's'. I think it's flattering, but the stories they come up with are horrendous. I thought to myself. Thinking to yourself is something that comes as a second nature when you've been created into something unnatural.
"He looks stupid." A preppy girl who was about 13 said causing me to snap back to reality.
"He doesn't look stupid I like the way he looks!" The little girl next to her, who I'm assuming is her younger sister, argued back.
"He does I mean seriously what kind of name is 'Guardian Wings' it sounds so cheesy." The older girl commented.
"Don't be so mean he can hear you." The younger girl cried.
"Whatever baby I'm going to get something to drink and ask mom and dad if we can get a pizza or something." The older girl said as she rolled her eyes and walked away.
"I'm sorry she's a meanie Guardian Wings. I hope she didn't hurt your feelings." The little girl said in a sad voice as she hugged a plushie of me that she got from the gift store.
I wanted to respond to her so badly and to tell her thank you for treating me like I'm real; but I looked over at Viktor who gave me the 'look' to not say anything about what has truly happened to us. So I decided to respond in my own way.
"Thank you for standing up for me little girl. What's your name?" I said to her in a robotic voice Viktor had installed so people wouldn't get too suspicious.
"My name is Amy." Amy replied as her face lit up from pure joy.
"Amy that's a good name. My name is Guardian Wings. Do you want to be friends?" I asked her hoping to at least make one human friend.
"Sure! Let's be the bestest of friends." She said cheerfully.
I just smiled as I heard her reply. Then she got called by her parents for lunch. I wanted to say 'don't leave talk to me more' or 'you're the only human friend I have please don't go'; but I didn't. I just stood there and smiled and did the daily routine. Pose for pictures, sing a song along with the soundtrack from the show, pose for more pictures, tell them about myself and Equestria, pose for even more pictures, sing more songs. Finally before I could scream in my head Viktor came over the intercom.
"Sorry everyone, but we will be closing early today to make preparations for next week. Because we are getting more animatronic ponies this weekend and will need time to set up so come back on Monday ready for something completely new!" Viktor announced.
Wait. What?! New attractions this weekend?! But he didn't plan on going to Equestria until next week. I said to myself as I began panicking. I then looked over at Derpy as everyone began filing out with the greatest concern my face could muster without anyone noticing. Her response was a simple smile as she looked at me as if to tell me everything will be okay.
---Three Hours Later/7 P.M.---
"Come on you bucket of bolts" Viktor said as he came up on stage and grabbed me by the back of my head.
"Don't be so damn rough all you have to do is tell me!" I yelled back in response.
"Consider yourself lucky that I'm using you and not her! You pissed me off pretty badly this morning so I decided that I would listen and let you have some fun as well." He told me as he dragged me into the back room and slammed me onto a chair that then locked me in place.
"Celestia couldn't you change out this crap it's an antique." I said in a smartass tone.
"Shut up!" Viktor yelled as he jammed a crowbar into my chest and popped it open with a loud 'Snap'. He then grabbed what was inside.
"Be.... Easy..... That thing is..... Fragile." I said as I began to feel weird and my voice generator began to freeze up as he grabbed the purple crystal that was in my chest that was thankfully connected by a retractable cord. That crystal is what is now my heart and is also what binds my soul to this suit. The body enters an alternate dimension when the soul is transferred by this crystal and there is no known way of getting it back.
"Oh don't worry I won't be too long and based on the coloring of this Algurian diamond I could stay in Equestria for a week." Viktor said as he smiled and flipped a switch causing a portal on the wall to break into existence. Then he walked in carrying a big sack and rope.
I didn't see the rest because the pain of having my 'heart' taken out of me caused me to black out.
A couple hours passed and I was awaken by the sound of grunting. I opened my eyes and saw him come back struggling to drag the sack into the portal.
"Morning lazy ass." He grunted out as he finally got the bag out of the portal.
I just stared at him in disgust.
"We had a big haul tonight." He said as he pushed a button on a remote releasing the locks on my appendages and causing my Algurian heart to return back to my chest. My chest ate it like it was a meal and returned back to normal. After patting my chest to make sure all was good I looked up and saw him open the sack.
"Surprise! I guess they weren't prepared for this storm to come to Ponyville." Viktor said as he looked in awe of his catch.
I just looked in pure shock. In the sack were six mares. They had pink, purple, white, orange, yellow, and cyan coats.
The True Side of The Human World
---11P.M.---
"Well it's sure been a long night and I'm very tired. So I'll leave the 'process' to you Guardian. This is for your smartass attitude earlier. I know you probably don't want to talk to me so just nod if you understand." Viktor said as he had a devious smile on his face.
I just nodded in response as I tried to walk out.
"Good now you have the rest of the day to get our new employees affiliated with their job. I'll be back tomorrow night at midnight. I expect them to be ready." Viktor said in a serious tone as the six mares just looked at him with fear in their eyes.
"It wi-wi-will be done." I stuttered out because my voice generator was still regaining it's strength.
"Their uniforms are under the stage. This switch will bring them up." Viktor said as he threw a remote to me which I caught without looking at him. He then left.
After five minutes I was finally back to normal. I just stood there.
After waiting for three years they finally come and find us only because he brought them. What the hell is wrong with this world?! I thought to myself as I stood there and stared at the floor.
"Um excuse me sir but my name is Twilight and we're-" Twilight began.
"Shut the hell up. I know who you are and I also know that you want to know where we are. That answer is simple. We're in hell." I said as I started walking out the back room and heard delayed hoofsteps.
"Sorry about making you wait, but Viktor told me to initiate our new coworkers." I said to Derpy as I sat in front of her.
"Thank you for... Taking it for me." She said as she pressed her head against mine.
"Don't mention it hun. But, I need to warn you that it's them. The ones he brought back were the mane six." I sighed out.
"I can't believe he... got them." Derpy said as she sadly closed her eyes.
"Derpy is that you?" A country accent said behind me.
"Applejack?" Derpy replied as she opened her eyes.
"Ah can't believe it's really you!" Applejack said with a smile as she started trotting over. "It's been such a long time since we-" She started saying before she was interrupted by a metallic feather that was as sharp as a knife protruded from the ground.
"Please don't... Guardian." Derpy began pleading with me.
"How long. How long have you guys been searching for us?" I said in an angry tone as I looked over my shoulder and another feather grew to replace the other.
"We've been looking for a long time darling! We've been worried about you both, Guardian was it?" Rarity said as she walked and stood next to Aj.
"So no one has been looking for us, huh? Oh well I guess it can't be helped." I said in a gleeful voice.
"Thank you for understanding." Twilight said as she gave a sigh of relief.
"Is what I would say if I was a nice guy, but sadly I'm not in a very nice mood." I said in a monotone voice.
"Why are you being so hateful to us?" Rainbow said in an angry voice.
"Why am I being hateful?" I questioned before I flew towards her and turned the lights on in the process.
"AAAAHHHH." Fluttershy screamed once she saw what I looked like.
"This is why I'm being hateful! Look at us! This is what we've had to deal with for three years!" I yelled as I tackled Rainbow to the floor in the middle of her friends.
"What happened to your body?" Pinkie said in her hyper tone.
"Oh nothing special just had my soul stuck inside this damned suit." I said as I shot her a death glare.
"I'm sorry we didn't get here in enough time to help you both." Twilight said as she walked over to me.
"Don't worry let's just hope and pray to Celestia that somepony will come here to help you in time." I said as I closed my eyes and grinned.
"What do you mean come in-." Twilight began to ask before I flipped the switch causing the lifeless dolls to be raised up onto the stage. They were all completely blank and white with their chests open showing the Algurian diamonds.
"What the hay?" Applejack said confused.
"Did you know that those stones which are called the Algurian diamond heart have the ability to trap souls in them?" I said as I jumped off Rainbow and began walking to the stage.
"That has to be the scariest gem I've ever seen." Rarity said in horror as she backed up.
"Oh don't worry about that or how the doll looks. Trust me since I was once the head engineer for the royal army. It adapts to the soul of the host and changes the way it looks completely. It is actually a marvelous piece of machinery." I said as I stopped right before the stage.
"Why are ya' tellin' us this?" Applejack asked.
"I thought you would've figure it out by now. Oh well I guess you'll be first then." I said as I turned around and glared at Applejack.
"What do ya mean 'first'?" Applejack questioned.
"Everypony....RUN!!!!" Derpy said as loud as her fragile voice generator could muster.
"Too late." I said in a low calm voice as I flapped my right wing once sending a metal feather flying towards Applejack.
"Run from.....what." Applejack breathed out as she felt a sharp pain in her chest.
"Applejack!!" The other five screamed as they looked on in horror as their friend had a blade sticking out of her chest.
"ONE DOWN FIVE TO GO!! Now that the party has started allow me to introduce myself. My name is Guardian Wings!" I proclaimed as I walked over to Applejack who was halfway between the mane six and I.
"I'm.... not gonna.... let you... Hurt them!" Applejack managed to get out as the loss of blood started making her light headed.
"Oh don't worry soon you all will understand." I whispered in her ear when I stopped right next to her and yanked out the blade. Which I then threw at one of the Algurian Hearts hitting it and covering it in blood. Suddenly the sound of clanking and moving parts began emitting from the lifeless doll as it began taking the animatronic form of it's new host while Applejack's lifeless body began fading away into the light.
"So that's what he meant!" Pinkie shouted as she looked at the machine in awe.
"Exactly Pinkie Pie! Wanna try it out?" I said in a happy and giddy voice as I gave her a big smile.
"Sure!!" She shouted as she bounced over to one of the dolls.
I then looked over at Derpy who had removed her ears and eyes because she wanted nothing to do with this.
I'm sorry Derpy, but you and I both know it's better that I do it and not Viktor. I thought to myself as I followed Pinkie.
"Don't do it Pinkie!" Twilight shouted as she began tearing up.
"Yeah Pinkie he killed Applejack!" Rainbow Dash yelled.
"I know he did, but it looks like fun and I've always wanted to be a robot! So what do I do?!" Pinkie began saying while she smiled from ear to ear.
"All you gotta do is get some of your blood onto the gem then you'll be a robot!" I said in my happy voice.
"Okie dokie lokie!" Pinkie said happily as she cut her hoof on my wing which I offered to her. Then she did like I said and covered the gem with her blood.
I just smiled and looked at her friends who were stricken with shock.
"Hey are *yawn* you sure this is how *yawn* it works?" Pinkie said as all color began draining from her body.
"Yeah I'm sure now you take a nap and when you wake up you'll be a robopony." I said as I stepped off stage. When my last hoof left the stage she collapsed and went to her new body.
"Why are you doing this?" Twilight said as she cried even harder.
"Because it's a lot more peaceful than what he would've done." I said with a serious tone in my voice as I looked around.
"But still that doesn't make things right!" Rainbow screamed as she flew with all her strength at me as fast as she could.
"So predictable." I said as I saw Rainbow come right at me. In response I lifted up my hoof right before she got in front of me upper cutting her and sending her careening into the chest of a doll.
"Ow." She said as she rubbed her chin when she started hovering in front of the doll.
"RAINBOW!" Twilight and Rarity screamed.
"I'm fine guys it's not like... I'm bleeding." Rainbow trailed off as she looked at her hoof which was now completely red. She then frantically turned around and looked at the doll behind her whose gem started to turn red.
"HAHA nice try feather brain!" I laughed as I saw the look on her face.
"You've got to be fuc-" Rainbow began before she dropped to the ground like a rock.
"If you six were the best Equestria then it's no wonder he got in so easily." I commented as I shook my head in disappointment.
"I-I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!!!!" Rarity screamed as she ran into the bathroom.
"Guess I'll get her after you." I said as I turned to the purple alicorn before me.
"I-I have a wager!" Twilight pleaded for her life as I slowly started walking towards her.
"I'm interested." I said as I lowered my head and looked at her deviously.
"I'll tell you a riddle and then you will. Whoever doesn't answer right loses. If I win you let us go and tell us how to get everypony back." She stated.
"Okay I'm interested. You go first." I said as I laid down and crossed my forehooves as I smiled.
"Okay this one stumped me for a couple hours. What gets wetter as it dries?" Twilight said confidently.
"Hmm let's see I believe the last time I heard that riddle was elementary school." I said as I scratched my chin with a smile. "I believe the answer is a towel."
"Uhm that's correct hehe." Twilight nervously laughed.
"My turn!" I said with a melodious tone. "What is the creature that walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon and three legs in the evening?" I said as I stood up and looked her dead in the eyes.
"No it isn't that... No it couldn't be that either." She began murmuring to herself.
"Tic toc I need an answer." I said as I walked over next to her.
"Is that even a riddle?" Twilight asked nervously as sweat dropped down her chin.
"Time is up now what is your answer?" I said as I turned and had my mouth next to her ear.
"I... I don't know..." She said as she closed her eyes.
"Aww so sad. The correct answer is 'Man'." I whispered in her ear. I then walked in front of her and saw her dumbstruck face.
"Well I guess I know what happens next. Haha..." She said as she began crying.
"Now go make friends with your new heart." I ordered as I watched her go up on stage. She then bit her hoof and placed it on the diamond heart and covered it in her red life nectar and fell to the floor.
"Four down two to go." I said when I got to the entrance of the restroom that Rarity went into. I only heard her whimper.
Did she forget I can fly? Oh well I guess I'll scare the shit out of her since we are in the bathrooms. I thought to myself as I started hovering over the stalls. Then at the very last one I saw her covering her face with her tail as she sat on the toilet. Oh this is too good.
"Please go away, please go away, please go away." I heard her whisper to herself.
"RRRRRRAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHH" I yelled as I dropped down upside down in front of her.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH" She screamed in response then she fainted from the scare. I then couldn't help but bust out laughing as I carried her back and put her blood on the gem.
Funny how a gem would take her soul. I thought to myself as I remembered who was finally left. I heard sniffling coming from the game room.
"Fluttershy are you in here?" I asked as I stood in front of the doorway.
I only got a whimper in response coming from the corner. I walked over and saw her curled up in a ball of yellow and pink.
"Please don't do this..." She pleaded as she cried even more.
"Do you not remember me little yellow butterfly?" I said with a sad tone in my voice as I looked at her.
"How do you know that nickname?" She asked as she looked me in my eyes.
"Don't you remember? I gave it to you Fluttershy." I said as I sat in front of her.
"P-Prove it." She stuttered.
"Do you believe me now?" I said as I showed her my cutie mark.
"I-I thought it was you *sniff* but I wasn't sure." She cried as she ran to me and gave me a hug. I then hugged her back.
"So you do remember me." I sighed in relief.
"Of course I do how could I forget the pony who helped me overcome my fear of flying." She said as she pulled away and smiled.
"I'm so sorry we had to be reunited this way." I said as I looked at the ground.
"Why are you doing this to us?" She asked.
"Because trust me it's better for me to do this than Viktor. He is relentless and careless about others. It's not so bad being a robot trust me. You just feel a little heavier is all." I said as I cracked a half grin.
"Okay I believe you." Fluttershy said as I wiped her tears away.
"Good. I hate to say this, but I have to get you in that body because if I don't he will put you in by force. We have a long time before he comes back so we can go when you're ready." I said to her in a reassuring tone.
"I'm ready Coach Wings." She giggled.
"Okay let's go Little Yellow." I replied with a smile as we made our way to the dolls which were already very close to looking like the others who had gone before her.
"Does it hurt?" Fluttershy asked as we walked onto the stage in front of the last remaining doll.
"Only for a minute and that's it." I answered.
"Will-will you hold my hoof I'm scared..." Fluttershy begged.
"Of course I will." I said as I held out my hoof while she bit her other one and covered the diamond with blood.
"Ow." She said as she felt a sharp pain in her chest then laid down in front of me on her back.
"See just a minute." I said as I held her hooves.
"Again you *yawn* were right. I'm really tired *yawn* Coach so I'm gonna go to bed. Goodnight." Fluttershy said with a smile as she fell asleep. Then a couple minutes later her body disappeared.
Great Guardian now you're like him. Just when you thought you couldn't stoop any lower than scum like him you do. I thought as I walked over to Derpy who had put her ears and eyes back in place.
"Is it... Over?" Derpy said with a sad tone as I sat in front of her.
I didn't reply I only laid down as I began to quietly cry. She then responded by laying her head on my shoulders as we both drifted off to sleep.
I swear I will find a way to get our bodies back even if it kills me twice. Was the last thought that raced through my head before I fell asleep.
The True Side of The Human World
---???---
Huh where am I? I thought to myself as I landed in a dark empty void.
"Guardian where are you?" A familiar voice called from the darkness.
"Derpy? Is that you?" I replied as I started walking around.
"Guardian I don't see you." Derpy said as a metal door appeared about twenty feet from me.
"Hold on I'll be right there!" I yelled back in response as I quickly ran to the door and stopped in front of it. "Are you there?" I asked as I knocked on the door.
No response.
Dammit I don't have time to mess around I gotta find her. I thought to myself as I pushed open the door.
"Guardian?" Derpy asked as she sat on the floor looking like her old self before we were abducted.
"Oh thank Celestia I found you!" I shouted with joy as I ran over to her.
"Wh-Who are you?!" She screamed as she started backing away causing me to stop in my tracks.
"What do you mean honey? It's me Guardian." I said as I slowly started walking towards her.
"Stay back! You aren't Guardian." She stated as she started looking scared as I got closer.
"What do you..." I started as I glanced to the right only to see a mirror. Then I noticed why she was scared of me. The only image of myself I saw was the mechanical body I had, but it was splattered with blood.
"Again who are you?!" She screamed as tears began filling her eyes.
"I-I don't know anymore.." I said as my very being filled to the brim with fear as the ground around me began to shake.
"....Guardian....." Multiple voices that spoke in unison began to ring in my head.
"What do you want?" I said as I frantically began looking around.
"....Guardian...." The voices called again as six mounds began to form and open.
"No.....NO.....NO!!!!!" I began screaming as out of the mounds the animatronic bodies of the mane six began crawling towards me.
"What did you do to them?" Derpy said behind me.
I didn't respond because my head was racing with thoughts as I started panicking.
"Why Guardian?" Twilight asked as her head started turning upside down while they walked towards me.
"My chest hurts because of you sugar cube." Applejack said as a green liquid began leaking from her chest as they got closer.
"Why Coach? Aren't we were friends?" Fluttershy quietly questioned as they got even closer.
"I... I don't know.... I'm so so sorry...." I said quietly as I looked down and closed my eyes; praying that I wake up from this horrendous dream while they surrounded me.
"Immobilize him." Rainbow Dash said in a stern tone as the others complied and restricted me.
"Please don't do this.... I was just trying to protect you....." I pleaded as they turned me over and lifted me up as if to make me stand on my hind legs.
"Protect us? Darling I hate to tell you that you already failed once." Rarity said with a sassy attitude.
"Yeah he did fail once didn't he?" Pinkie said in a happy voice.
No don't remind me! I can't relive that nightmare! I screamed inside my head.
"That's right.... He did fail..... Once...." A slow voice commented from the shadows.
"Please don't.. I can't take it anymore!" I screamed as I began struggling while Applejack and Rainbow Dash, who weren't holding my arms, jerked open my chest plate with a sickening pop like bones.
"...Your fault....Your fault.... Your......Fault." The mane six began chanting as if they were singing some deranged lullaby.
Suddenly I heard the flapping of metallic wings from the distance.
"IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!!!" Derpy screamed as she charged me with a Taurien emerald blade as her animatronic self.
"NO DON'T!" I screamed as I began to tear up. Then before I had time to fight to get free I felt a sharp pain in my chest only to look down and see my Algurian heart crumbling into dust.
"You know what Guardian." Derpy whispered as she put her mouth right next to my head.
I couldn't respond because the physical and emotional pain of her stabbing me mixed in with my sobbing prevented me from even uttering a sound.
"That helmet of yours... Is truly.... Ordinary." She finally said as I closed my eyes.
---Pony Hills---
"AAAAAHHHHH!" I screamed as I bolted upright putting my hoof on my chest while my face was being painted by tears of oil.
"Are you...Okay?" A voice asked next to me.
I looked over and to my utter shock I saw them. Derpy and the new animatronic mane six.
"I'M SORRY! I AM SO SORRY!" I yelled as I backed up against a wall as I felt something metal tap my leg. I then looked down and saw connection cords that I then followed back to one of the T.V.'s across from me on the wall.
"Are you okay Coach?" Fluttershy said as she walked slowly towards me.
"It's okay honey... We saw everything and.... Understand." Derpy said as she staggeringly walked over and sat down next to me.
"I... I... I'm so sorry..." I cried as Derpy embraced me in a hug and held me close while I let it all out.
Fifteen minutes had passed before I calmed down and stopped crying. I pulled my head away as I gave Derpy a 'thank you'
"While you were asleep Derpy explained everything to us. She even explained why it was better for you to do it than him." Twilight said as her and the others walked over.
"Still though *sniff* I'm sorry I had to do it. I'm especially sorry for what I did to you all. The rage of realizing that we had been missing for three years and nopony searched for us then you six showing up after we suffered acting like everything was okay sent me over the edge." I said as I looked at my hooves.
"It's okay we understand and we forgive ya." Applejack said as she walked over and gave me a light punch on the shoulder.
"Thanks guys I really appreciate it. Also did you explain the rules to them?" I asked Derpy.
"No I usually... Forget them." Derpy said with a smile as she stuck her tongue out the side of her mouth.
"You're lucky you're so damn cute." I said as I bopped her nose causing the others to laugh.
"I hope these rules won't ruin the party!" Pinkie said as she randomly started dancing around to the music in her head.
"They're pretty easy to follow now get in a line so I don't have to repeat myself." I said as I stood up and waited for them to be ready. "Rule number one, do not speak to about what has happened to anyone outside of those who know such as Viktor and us. Rule number two, do not speak with Viktor about why he did what he did or other things pertaining to that matter. He has been doing this long before we got here; in fact actually many missing ponies have actually been abducted by him and turned into robots. How I know you ask? Simply because he showed them to me when I tried to fight back. Rule number three, do not speak to any customers unless given permission by Viktor. He will always be in eyesight so you simply look at him and he will either nod or shake his head; again rule one is a major part in this interaction. Rule number four, Viktor goes to Equestria once a month and needs to use Equestrian magic that is within all of us so he will pick somepony and use them. Rule number five, do not fight with Viktor under any circumstances. The reason I do is because I am his main attraction in the business and now that we have you guys he will be expecting you to cooperate. Rule number six, now that we have new 'attractions' we will most likely being doing new events instead of the usual ones we do and since Halloween is right around the corner he might have something planned. The last and most important rule is do not break. No matter what he does do not break. Stay strong and you will last I promise." I listed off the rules while I walked back and forth in front of the new employees.
"Question, what is 'Halloween'?" Pinkie asked.
"It's this worlds nightmare night." I answered. "Anything else?" I asked only to be answered by shaking heads.
"So now what?" Rainbow questioned with a confused look on her face.
"Well it's five in the afternoon so there's really only one real answer." I said as I looked at the clock.
"What?" They all answered at the same time.
"Sleep." I yawned out as I laid down.
"Didn't you just wake up?" Rarity asked.
"Yeah, but when Viktor gets here he is going to organize you six into your places, download performance procedures into you and see how the shows will run with you six." I replied.
The mane six all realized what I had meant and took the advice and laid down to get some rest.
"Are you....Sure you will be.... Fine?" Derpy asked with a raised eyebrow causing me to lift my head.
"Yeah I will be as long as I have the mare I love by my side." I said with a smile as I gave her a goodnight kiss and laid down.
"You're such a.... Doofus." She laughed as she laid her head on my shoulders.
"I'm your doofus hun bun. I love you." I said in a goofy voice making her giggle.
"I love you too.... As a pillow." She said back to me.
"A pillow eh?" I said as I began tickling her belly with my wing making her scream with laughter and causing the others to giggle as they quietly watched us.
"Okay.... Okay.... I love you too baby." Derpy said with a smile as she laid her head back down as we all started drifting off to sleep.
I'm so glad I could make you laugh. I loved hearing you laugh and you haven't laughed that hard since we left. Now I'm sure we were made for each other since I can make you smile in a prison like this. I said in my head before I slipped into a peaceful bliss.
Author's Note
Taurien Emerald is the only substance to be found that can pierce and break an Algurian Diamond.
The True Side of The Human World
---9 A.M.---
"Ugh you could be quieter." I groaned as I opened one eye and glared at him as he walked in with such a happy mood to see that the mane six were now like us.
"Glad to see our new employees are in 'uniform'." Viktor chuckled as the mane six got up and stood in front of him.
"They're ready Viktor I explained everything already." I said as I turned my head away from him.
"Good let's get started." Viktor said as he turned around and walked towards the main office as they followed.
"Hopefully.... today will be.... quick." Derpy said as she remembered what happened the previous day.
"Don't worry I'll keep those freaks away from you." I said as I booped her nose which made her smile.
---11 A.M.---
"Okay we're all set so lets get this shit going!!" Viktor yelled as he walked out of the main office followed by the others who were still walking rigidly.
"You guys alright?" I questioned as I walked over and stood in front of them.
"Yeah we're fine jus-just a little jittery." Twilight said as she started gathering herself back together.
"Today you will see the true sides of humans. Some are good most are bad just don't break under the pressure because if you do Viktor will target you and try to make you his servant." I whispered to them as Viktor walked to the switches and started turning them on.
"Oh I almost forgot to mention that the news crew will be here today to introduce our new employees to the world officially." Viktor exclaimed as he walked over to the doors.
"Wait are they here now?" I asked.
"Well of course they are." Viktor said as he began opening the door.
Shit! I thought to myself as I ran over and grabbed Derpy and took her into the staff locker room.
"What's.... wrong?" Derpy asked as I sat her down gently.
"There are people coming to film us and I don't want more freaks to come here to harass you. Don't worry I'll stay outside and keep guard." I said as I kissed her forehead as I shut the door.
"Ugh it... Smells in here." Derpy said as fumbled around.
"Hello Viktor!" A blonde lady yelled as she ran inside followed by her lackeys who were carrying the equipment.
"Hello sweetie!" Viktor yelled as he kissed the lady on the lips.
"How's everything going?" The lady asked.
"Amazing Veronica except had some very talkative employees this morning. Anyway did Amanda get to school on time?" Viktor asked only to be replied by a nod.
"Where's that funny looking robot?" Veronica asked as she looked over at the corner only to see me sitting in front of a closet.
"He's guarding her as usual." Viktor sighed as Veronica walked over to me.
"Can I see her please? I know my husband took you from Eques-whatever, but aren't you ponies supposed to be nice?" Veronica said as she squatted in front of me looking me in the eyes with a pout face.
"Let me think." I said in my robotic voice. Then I put on a big grin, "How about no." I replied.
"Aww don't be so mean." Veronica proclaimed as she tried reach for the handle.
"What part of no do you not understand?" I said as I pushed her back with my head.
"What the hell?!" She freaked out.
"I said no and I mean it." I said as I smiled.
"Guardian, watch it." Viktor said cautiously.
"Can I say something boss?" I asked.
"Fine." Viktor said with a wave of his hand.
I then started hovering in front of Veronica's face and looked her dead in the eyes.
"Honey..." Veronica started.
"Let's just say if our appearances can change so easily then why can't our mindset? Now I suggest you stop asking because you have a story to get to don't you? And I'm pretty sure it doesn't involve her." I said with a smile as I started floating towards the ground.
"Whatever you stupid horse. I didn't believe Viktor at first, but now I know you really can talk freely and that you really are an ass." Veronica said angrily as she stormed off.
"Bitch." I muttered under my breathe.
A couple hours passed by and the news cast was finally done. They showed off the mane six and even gave me a cameo in the clip just for giggles, but oh well as long as they didn't see Derpy I was fine.
"Well this is Veronica from Los Angeles California. Back to you Tom." Veronica said as she smiled at the camera as the red light turned off.
"Bravo honey I thought you did a lovely job." Viktor said as she walked over and began clapping his hands.
"Thank you baby." Veronica said as she kissed him on the cheek. "Well I need to head back to the station so I'll see you home tonight. Later you metal donkey." Veronica said in a cocky tone as she walked out.
"Bye cow." I yelled back as she walked out only to get the bird in response.
"What the hell is your problem?!" Viktor yelled at me after she walked out.
"Don't pretend like you don't know what the problem is! We never wanted this and didn't ask for it, but mark my words one day you and your miserable excuse for a wife will pay." I said with a snarl as I opened the door to let Derpy out.
"Whatever you piece of metal we're opening in one hour get ready or else." Viktor said as he spat on the floor in front of me and stormed to his office.
"Are you okay?" Twilight asked as her and the others walked over.
"Yeah I'm fine don't worry about me. You guys however need to get ready because the real nightmare is about to begin." I said as I began making sure that Derpy's parts were all together and she was clean.
---One hour later---
The front doors burst open as a flood of screaming children came stampeding into the parlor.
Celestia can't we have at least one slow day? I thought to myself as my fake smile made me look approachable.
"They're really here!!!" Kids yelled as they saw the mane six behind me.
I could only look back the them and give them a look trying to say 'Don't worry everything will be okay just play along and the day will be over quickly'. They looked back with understanding eyes.
"Mommy I want that one!" A little boy yelled as he saw Rainbow Dash.
"Maybe Santa will get you one for Christmas honey remember he's already making his list." The mother said to her child as they both walked off smiling.
Then the day went on like normal. Songs were sang, pictures were taken, I couldn't do anything but watch as kids took Derpy apart and made her their personal toy, and I couldn't stop giving Viktor the death stare every time I got the chance only to be met back with his smug look.
"Everyone I would like to make an announcement." Viktor said as he came over the intercom. "On Halloween night we will be having a horror house in the parlor until 1 o'clock in the morning and some very lucky winners will be given the opportunity to stay overnight and experience the parlor after dark. So come on down on Halloween night starting at 7 p.m. it'll be fun for the whole family."
Then from the kids erupted a uproar of cheering and laughter. Then I noticed some rather shady people in the back against the wall talking among themselves. Then I saw him, the same jerk who tried to buy Derpy from Viktor a couple days ago. Now my crystal heart was racing because if he was with them then they were bronies, no doubt about it.
Finally after things calmed down and everyone left including Viktor it was just the eight of us.
"Phew my dogs 're barkin'." Applejack said as she sat down on the stage while everyone gathered in a circle.
"Don't worry you'll get used to it..." I said as I looked down at my hooves.
"Some of these people are just disgusting." Rarity said as she reminisced on the trash everywhere and nasty people.
"I know what you mean it was horrible." Rainbow Dash said with a sigh.
"I was kinda scared for the most part. Some of those people were intimidating." Fluttershy said as she looked down while Pinkie only bounced around us full of excitement as always.
"Don't worry guys everything will be fine. After you go through this for a couple days you get used to it and it goes by faster." I said reassuringly.
"What makes you say that?" Pinkie said as she stopped mid-bounce and began defying the laws of gravity.
"Because it's yet another day... in hell." I said as I laid my head down and felt Derpy lay her head down on my back. "I suggest you guys get some sleep tomorrow is going to be a nightmare because it's the weekend."
They all agreed and we all fell asleep not aware of the horrors that were coming our way.
