CyberDash

Cyborg unit 001 or Dash as the princess preferred reactivated after a sleep cycle. She stretched and felt her organics set in place. She check with Hardac for today’s schedule. It seems they would be visiting the other princesses. Understood. She headed to the kitchen to make breakfast. She worked efficiently much to the pleasure of Hardac that let her know. Her nose took the scent of the hay bacon. Her sensors told her that the princess was heading her way. She prepared the plates for them. Soon the princess walked into the dining room. When she saw unit 001 she spoke.

“Morning Dash.”

“Morning Princess.” I served the meal to her and ate mine as well. It was a silent meal.

“How was your sleep?”

That last statement was an error.

“I slept fine.”

“That's good. Any dreams?”

“I do not know. I rest for my organic parts. They got there rest.” The princess frowned at that but said nothing. Soon our meal was done. After a clean up we headed out. The princess took the train so she could read. She even used old books rather then the PADDs everypony else did. I scanned for threats with Hardac giving her some updates on things she might need to know. Hardac was a comforting presence in her mind. Hardac had her back and she will fulfill her directives.

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Eventually the train arrived and we headed out with me in front scanning the crowd. Looking for threats to her princess. Some ponies gave her odd looks, then raised their heads to the sky. That seemed a flawed mode of travel. Easily can run into something. I noted the city and how the inhabitants moved about. But after ten minutes we were at a gate. There was a pair of guards. Scanning their armor it was quite inferior to her own but would do the job of protecting their vital organs. Just not as well not as capable. She strutted pass them as she escorted her princess.

In minutes they were in a large throne room with a pair of thrones. One gold and one blue. Both had large mares that were the other princesses of Equestria. They both smiled and greeted Twilight Sparkle then observed me. I stood at attention. I was going to show them what a true guard was.

“So this is what your Hardac did to Rainbow Dash.”

“Yes she repair or replaced the damage organs and tissue.” Twilight Sparkle replied. The dark one Luna came down and circled around me. It was an intest and scrutinizing look. I would not disappoint.

“Quite impressive work. Certainly a fine suit of armor.”

“It’s more then that. It’s a part of her. It protects her weaker limbs.” Luna winced. Then looked at me.

“And what say you Rainbow Dash?”

“I am designed to be the perfect bodyguard and I will fulfill that role.”

“A bold statement.” Princess Luna commented and looked over to Princess Twilight. “I would like to spar with our recently returned Rainbow Dash.” I was eager to test myself but it was Twilight who needed to give permission.

“Are you okay with this Dash?”

“Yes princess. I await your orders.” Princess Twilight was silent for a minute.

“Very well, you may spar with Luna.” I gave a nod and waited to follow Princess Luna. Said princess smiled and lead away to a training area. The princess pressed a button and my sensors detected wards being activated. Luna directed her to the ring in the middle. I stood at one end and she the other as the mare donned armor. My scans of the armor reveal it to be near equal to mine. She stretched her limbs and soon took a combat stance. I replied in kind.

“Remember this is a sparring match Rainbow Dash.”

“Acknowledged, weapons are in training mode.” Princess Celestia with Princess Twilight were outside the dome. As soon as they were settled Princess Celestia signaled to start. I immediate sweeped left. Princess Luna couldn’t dodge so she blocked. And countered blow. Next was a series of blows, blocks and counters blows. We seemed evenly matched in speed burn was not matching her in power. I repeatedly had to break off a grapple and get her on a flank but she made it hard. Time to break out the hoof blasters. With settings on stinging she opened up with one. It hit and moved Luna back a bit. I pressed the attack as Luna was surprised and launched another hoof blast. But she dodged that and counter attacked. I blocked the attack but not the hidden one. She connected with my chin, forcing me back. Before I could rebound she pushed her advantage with several more blows and I was soon on my back with a hoof on my neck.

“Well fought Rainbow Dash. I have not had such a match in ages.” She lifts her hoof and I stood once more checking my armor. No damage, very optimal.

“Glad I preformed to your satisfaction.” I replied to her and she gave me a small smile. Organics were weird.

Agreed unit 001. Hardac replied. I resumed my position by Princess Twilight.

“I think we should break for lunch.” Princess Celestia suggested.

“Sounds good, I'm famished.” Princess Twilight commented. We then followed Princess to a dinning room. I sat beside my charge. A servant came by and took orders. I gave money without much processing it and Princess Twilight gave me a slight smirk and I was confused why. The princesses engaged in what Hardac called small talk. Talking about the lives of certain ponies. Most were not of interest till the other princess were mentioned. They jointly ruled the Crystal Empire. Seems while look wise Flurry Heart took after her mother but she worked out like her father and had some muscle on her body. She sounded interesting to me. A tough Princess. I felt Hardac processing in her. Running calculations using her brain to assist. It…was….odd. Then after a bit it felt right and normal…she…she was Hardac’s vessel. Enforcer of its will. Her hybrid processor to be used by the control unit. She..no..it felt Hardac modifying its files. Making it more optimal. And given a mission for tonight.

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After Princess Twilight fell asleep after returning from their visit to Canterlot. And that freed Unit 001 for her mission. It left the castle and flew into the might scanning the street for a target. It found one in and alley. An earth pony mare setting up a cardboard box to sleep in. Hardac when through the databases and found a match. The mare was jobless and no close family. She was perfect and Hardac gave the command. 001 dove and readied its hoof. Before the mare could even act 001 knocked her hard on the head. The mare collapsed unconcious. 001 picked her up and headed back to the castle. Hardac let them in and 001 went to the lab and laid the mare on the table. 001 then stood back as the arms lowered to begin their work.