A Titan, A Soul, And A Bias

"Help me"

That was all I needed to hear as I ignited my jets. The eight organics around me jumped as I begun to lift off the ground.

"What are you doing!" Twilight yelled to me wondering what was going on.

"A pony has sent out a call for help within my sensory range, I am going to respond, tell the Princesses where I went if they arrive before I return."

"Judge wait! Take me with you!" Daring yelled, so I dropped to the ground and picked her up, then reignited my jets and flew off at cruising speed into the Everfree forest.

"Daring, I'm picking up several heat signatures " I slowed to slow speeds as I observed the camp where I estimated the call came from. I spotted several ponies in chains as I let Daring go fly on her own. I began to make evaluations based on what I saw, several canine like creatures were forcing the ponies to mine gemstones while they fed like the pigs they are.

"A Diamond Dog slave camp, ugh I hate those things, most Dogs are good, however,"

"There are always bad apples, Daring prepare to gather the ponies while I destroy the slavers." Daring threw a salute and dove off to get ready for extraction of the prisoners. Last night I had fully reestablished my connection to my Void foundry and armory so I pulled out an anti infantry precision weapon known as the MIDA Multi-Tool. It had a sleek design with a set of black paint with a scope for medium range combat, feturing medium stopping power and rate of fire it was useful in many situations hence its name.

I then dropped from the sky into the mining zone below calling out the Titan warcry,

"Standby for Titan Fall!" I crashed into the ground my shoulder cannons unlimbering and firing medium caliber rounds into two Dogs as well as firing three rounds into another with the MIDA.

"Your slavery practices are in violation of my Secondary Directive, cease or be destroyed." The Ponies cried out in fright upon my landing, but I paid them no mind as from all the surrounding area more Dogs came. A large Dog came out of the largest tent, he wore lots of jewelry and gems, and carried a hefty hammer.

"You dare challenge the Hydra Slayer! We will not surrender to a metal freak, Charge my Dogs!" With a unified war cry the Dogs lunged, one of many anticipated outcomes. I fired a singular high explosive round from my shoulder cannon which destroyed about 30 out of 200 Dogs. I fired into the horde, easily pushing them back, however this slavery was a personal insult, since I hate it. I stopped shooting and ignited my Void Claws.

"Cowards!" I yelled, "Did you think mere numbers could take down a Titan!." I roared loudly and charged slicing off heads, disemboweling, and ripping arms off. After a couple minutes of struggle, only the self proclaimed Hydra Slayer remained. I was covered in blood, normal for Titan combat. The Diamond Dog Chieftain was cowering and had tried to run, however a quick shot to the head from the MIDA was enough to finish the coward. After a couple moments a blue mare said something which lightened my guilty heart.

"H-How did you hear me? Did you-" I silenced her with a talon and responded.

"Your call has been answered, I am here to stay." I then yelled out to Daring Do.

"Daring come here! Begin gathering the slaves for extraction! We're getting them out of here." I began noticing more species among the slaves and whispers of praise and fear spreading through the slave group. I then looked to the mare who needed my help, she was a Unicorn, but her horn was damaged.

"Walk with me, I wish to speak with you," The mare nodded and we began walking through the camp side by side

"What is your name, I am Judgement Bias, a Titan of the proud Bias line."

"I am Beatrix Lulamoon, but most know me as..." She paused for dramatic effect, but I could tell it was just an act, not true vanity. "The Great and Powerful Trixie! However," her face became downcast and beaten down, as if something bad had happened to her besides the slavers.

"However what, I can not help you unless you tell me." Trixie then told me about the mistakes she had made in the past and wished to make up for but couldn't due to ponies shunning her wherever she went, when she first was shunned she was angry at Twilight Sparkle, however hope came in the form of Starlight Glimmer, and together with some others had saved Equestria.

"I had gotten over my grudge with Twilight however I wasn't welcomed anywhere, so I traveled, survived on scraps, learned to live on my own. Until I got captured of course."

"That is good, I am also an exile in Pony society at the moment, right now I am just the giant metal dragon everypony is scared of." I began to think about Trixie's situation and got an incredible idea.

"Trixie, I have been alive a long time and know many magics, would you like to learn from me, in fact I can protect you from ponies who would want to hurt you for your mistakes, it is up to you." Trixie's face lit up with a bright, beaming smile and wide eyes.

"Really? You would teach me magic! Like that stuff you did to the slavers?!"

"Well, those were weapons, not magic, however my magics would be able to do similar effects." Then I heard Draing call out to me that the slaves were ready for extraction to Ponyville, which was about 7 kilometers away, at least from the castle, so about a 50 minute walk. Trixie and I walked back to Daring and I put them both in my arms, even though they protested.

"Alright everpony! We have a 50 minute walk ahead of us to Ponyville, lets make haste!" And so we all walked together, a group of about 300 ponies, and 50 of other species.

50 minutes later, Everfree Approach

These ponies are more durable than I gave them credit for, they walked quickly and without any kind of rest, I find that quite impressive given everpony's condition. Though I believe I speak for all of us that we are happy to have a place of rest, so we marched on, moving closer to the town and into the nearby apple orchard.

"Alright everypony, we shall stop here, if anypony comes upon you tell them you are under Bias protection, they should understand, I shall go to alert authorities of your presence, Daring, Trixie, you're with me." They both nodded as I picked them up again and flew back into town and to the castle where I saw what would equate to a small strike squad of about 40 armored ponies who held spears and other weaponry. I slowed to hover and observe while I asked Daring about them.

"Do you recognize the soldiers down there Daring?"

"Yeah! I wonder what the Royal Guard is doing here, normally they only come when the Princesses arrive.It should be safe to land." I dropped into a gap behind their group as to not disturb them, however they immediately turned their weapons on me.

"Stop! You are under arrest by order of the Royal Guard." Both of the mares put on confused faces while I just sighed and set them down.

"I don't want to fight, however, I will not surrender. Do not play games pony you are outclassed by 10 million years of research." I believe the face of Daring and Trixie was one of shock when they realized just how old I was. I unlimbered my cannons and loaded them with tranquilizing rounds.

"Fine then, guards, we take him by force!" They charged blindly and I quickly pulled out a energy sub-machine gun called the Riskrunner, and set it to stun targets. The weapon crackled as I fed it electricity and hummed with energy. I fired the entire battery into the ponies, quickly disabling them, and pulled out another battery and reloaded. Trixie and Daring stared, possibly thinking I killed them.

"Don't worry, they'll be able to move in a couple hours." Both mares sighed with relief as I walked to the door and knocked on it.

"I have returned, I come bringing dire news of something I have corrected." Spike opened the door for me and said,

"What was it? All three Princesses were looking for you."

"Rescuing slaves, Daring, Trixie, follow me." We all walked inside only for me to be greeted by a blue blur of an alicorn hugging my chest.

"Good to see you again Luna, I am glad to meet you in pony." Luna released him and asked,

"Are you feeling better?"

"Much better, thank you for keeping me away from a mistake." After that, I heard another voice, it sounded motherly and kind, but also stern.

"I thought I heard a scuffle outside, was that-" I interrupt quickly,

"Your guards wouldn't let me inside and attacked me on my approach, so I stunned them for a couple hours. And yes they attacked first."

"Ah, so Judgement Bias correct? I believe you know my sister Luna, I am Princess Celestia, it is my pleasure to greet you."

"You may call me Judge, I believe I should get some formalities out of the way, I am Unit 2004 of the Line BIAS, identification Judgement Bias, and I wish to defend Equestria with the weapons of the people of Sanctuary and answer as many questions as possible as to what happened to the planet."

"Well, I believe I could ask a few questions myself, if you don't mind of course."

"I do not mind, I have plenty of time as of now. Let's begin" Then Twilight decided to speak up,

"Where have you been, and why is Trixie here?" I then told all three about the slaver camp and how my auditory sensors picked up the call for help.

"And the slavers?" Luna asked, curious as to what I did to them.

"Gone, completely eradicated, no mercy for one who forces others to work with no compensation." Both Twilight and Celestia were shocked at my bluntness, while Luna seemed to understand.

"I knew it, Luna, did the Void Master show you everything?" She nodded, and I sighed.

"He did, however I understand your reasoning, you hate slavers correct, a personal grudge." I returned the nod.

"But killing them doesn't sound like the proper punishment," Said Twilight which was when Trixie finally decided to cut in, Daring had left for food a while ago, so she couldn't help.

"Well, I was there, and I believe that Judge was the proper judgement for them." Trixie let out a giggle at my expense and Luna was failing to suppress a smirk.

"Reminder Trixie, you are my student now. I could make your life a living hell." Trixie's shocked face made me break out into laughter and managed to say,
"I enjoy a bad pun every now and then." through my laughter. The rest of the day I spoke with the Princesses about my ideals and my weapons, alongside some of the magics I planned on Trixie learning, and they even invited me to Canterlot as a friend of the crown. Sadly however, they had to leave and we said our goodbyes as they gathered the guards.

"Well, I believe it is time for us to return to Canterlot, I will see you next week, correct?" Celestia had a smile on her face from our talks, she seemed to really enjoy it.

"Remember if you ever need someone to talk to about your past, I am here."

"Until next week Princesses." And they were gone, and I returned to my room in the castle, as it was getting late, and went to my balcony to watch the Sun and Moon move for the night. I decided to stand sentinel for the night from my balcony, and also began making lesson plans for Trixie's first new magic, Soul Magic, since it is the hardest to unlock, but is extremely powerful.