Celestia was out on her back porch drinking from a cup of her favorite Tea while her sister Luna was working on the newest Sniper Joe Model.
The year was 202X, an era where humans and robots lived together in peaceful harmony after the debacles that Dr. Wily and Sigma had caused.
Celestia was hoping that no other conflicts like what the Robot Masters and Mavericks had caused would ever happen again.
Celestia used to love making many types of Robots, as she had been personally trained by her mentor Doctor Light to doing so.
She and her sister were the ones responsible for creating the upgraded version of an android that had free will and thought processes comparable to humans. These Androids were called Reploids.
There were many types of Reploids. They were Normal Reploids, Next Generation Reploids, Advanced Reploids, and finally, Celestia and Luna were able to make the Pseudo-Reploids.
However, the Reploid Prototype that they created had become mentally unstable and violent to others as well as itself. So it had to be confined in a secret facility not open to the public.
Ever since that incident, Celestia had decided to discontinue the Reploid Project, due to not wanting another incident like what happened with the proto-type to ever happen again.
As Celestia was pondering over these memories, she noticed something shiny in the nearby bushes. Almost like there was a piece of metal hidden in the bushes.
"Hmm, that's strange," Celestia thought to herself as she continued to observe the thing in the bushes. It took a little while for her to realize that the shiny piece of metal was in fact an arm.
As soon as Celestia saw it, she then headed over to the area, trying to see if the arm was attached to something, as she thought that someone had gotten hurt.
However, when Celestia saw what was behind the bushes, she was shocked.
"A Reploid Girl," Celestia said. What was a Reploid doing near the bushes to her house.
Celestia knew that this was a Reploid due to the red triangular crest on its fore-head.
But what was most surprising was that this Reploid looked just like the Proto-Type they had built before.
She had long red and golden hair, she was wearing a Orange T-shirt with some small tears in it. It was also wearing a Black biker Jacket, she also had an Purple skirt on as well as purple socks and long black biker boots.
She then went to get her sister Luna so that they could do a thorough investigation.
As they both went back to the area, they noticed that some areas of the reploid were covered in patches of moss and cobwebs. Meaning that it had been there for some time. They both came to the presumption that it had been thrown out and abandoned long ago.
Celestia, with Luna's help, were able to pick it up and carry her back to their laboratory. As Celestia was examining the Reploid's internal components, she may have found the reason to why it may have been thrown out. The Reploid's Power core had a certain power glitch that would severely shorten their life-spans. Many of the first Reploids had this glitch, which led to many people throwing them out or returning them.
However, with Celestia's clever thinking they were easily able to get rid of this glitch, and fix the power-core to tip top shape.
Another thing was that the Reploid's memory chip was completely fried, which was beyond repair. So in order to fix this, they carefully took it out, to be able to prevent any damage to other systems. Once that was done, they put in a new memory chip. The only downside was that she would have to learn everything from scratch.
The next thing they did was cleaning all the dirt, moss and cobwebs off of her. Then they had to clean and brush her hair so it wouldn't look dirty. And after this, the colors of her hair changed from a dull red and yellow to a bright red and yellow.
Once all cleaning and repairs were complete, both sisters were deciding if it would be a blessing or a risk to activate her.
"Luna, I...I don't know about this," Celestia said. "What if over time she turns violent and psychotic as well?"
"I just don't want to have to abandon her too," Celestia said as she started bursting into tears.
"Big Sis, I looked at her brain module," Luna said. "It seems to be perfectly functioning and it doesn't have the memory virus that caused Proto-Sunset to lose her mind and go Maverick. We'll never know unless we try, that's what Doctor Light would say."
"Ok, Ok, I agree with you on that one," Celestia said as she started to calm down. "Alright, let's activate her and hope for the best."
Celestia then pulled a switch that sent a voltage of electricity right into the Reploids Power-Core. Its body quivered a little as the voltage went into its body.
At first nothing happened, but Luna spotted one of the Reploids fingers twitching a little, then Celestia saw her eyes open up, as her eyes glowed a blueish green color.
The Reploid then stood up as it then surveyed its environment, to the two sisters, the Reploid's curiosity seemed kinda cute.
The Reploid then noticed Celestia, as its blank expression turned into a calm smile as she then stepped off the examination table.
"Greetings Creator," The Reploid said. "I am Reploid Unit-SHIMM Model-001, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Hmm, 001 huh, Proto-Sunset's Designation number was 000," Luna said. "That must mean that this was the first SHIMM Model reploid to ever come off the assembly-line."
"Can you please tell me your name so I can get to know you better," The Reploid asked.
"Oh, of course, my name is Celestia Light, Grand-Daughter of Doctor Light, and a leading scientist in Light-Robotics," Celestia said.
Suddenly, the Reploid Girl's right eye twitched. "Error, Error, the name you mentioned is too long for me to scan, will just Celestia Light be sufficient," The Reploid asked.
"Yes that will be fine, but you can refer to me as Professor Light," Celestia said.
The Reploid then saw Luna and proceeded to scan her as well.
"Is that your lab assistant Professor Light," The Reploid asked Celestia.
"Lab Assistant," Luna said with an annoyed look. "I am her sister, Luna Light."
"Oh sorry, you just looked like a lab assistant to me," The Reploid said making Celestia giggle a little which succeeded in making Luna more annoyed.
"Very funny," Luna grumbled.
"Alright, back to business," Celestia said. "What is you purpose or personal objective?"
"My objective is to help around the house and do everything in my power to make you happy," The Reploid said honestly. "I mostly like to cook and help with serving food." The Reploid said with a cute smile.
"Do you have any ulterior intentions that could cause harm to a human," Celestia asked.
"No, why would I want to hurt anyone," The Reploid asked. "I have been implanted with a digital copy of section 7 of the laws of robotics, which clearly says that a robot or reploid cannot cause any type of harm to a human."
"Well, I have no reason to harm anyone, as I do not like to fight or see others in conflict," The Reploid said.
The Reploid then noticed that Celestia was quietly crying, as she was having flash-backs of what happened with Proto-Sunset.
"It seems like you are under high levels of stress or sadness caused by a traumatic event that occurred in the past," The Reploid stated. "I will now do the most appropriate reaction."
The Reploid then approached Celestia and then started to hug her while gently rubbing her back.
"You don't have to worry about what happened in the past Professor," The Reploid said. "it's all in the Past now, what matters the most is what we do in the present day."
"Thank you," Celestia said as she hugged her creation back.
"Your welcome, Professor Light," The Reploid said.
"I think that we should give you a name as well," Celestia said. "How about we call you, Sunset Shimmer."
The Reploid then closed its eyes and turned its head down in order to reboot and scan the new name designation.
Then it turned its head up and opened its eyes once more.
"Sunset Shimmer, New Designation Accepted, I really like my new name," Sunset said with a happy face. "I am ready to serve you Professor."
"Oh no, Reploids were never meant to serve humans, they were mean't to coexist with humans," Celestia said to Sunset.
"I know, but as I said before, I want to do everything in my power to make you happy," Sunset said. "So, should I start with the cooking, the time is 5:20 pm, and it's almost time for dinner."
"Very well," Celestia said as Sunset went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
As time went on Celestia, created six more Reploids, each with different purposes.
The first one was named Twilight Sparkle, and she was made to help Celestia and Luna around the Lab and help build robots. Even though her name was Twilight, she liked it when Luna Nicknamed her Sci-Twi. Twilight was helped by a dog-like Psudoroid named Spike.
Then came Fluttershy, who was made to help tend to gardening and to feed the animals they had in the barn nearby.
Then came Rainbow Dash, who was made as an exercise and fitness teacher for Celestia and Luna to help burn calories.
Applejack came next, who was made to help with manual labor which went from chopping trees to gathering fruit.
Then came Rarity, who was made to help clean clothes and to help Celestia and Luna get ready for important events such as a meeting.
And finally Pinkie Pie came last, she was made to help Sunset cook and to spread entertainment throughout the house.
Celestia treated of her reploids like they were her children, and after many long years sorrow, Celestia was finally happy.
However, very soon, that would all change.
Meanwhile in a secret facility, there was one cell in particular that housed what many have said to be one of the most ruthless mavericks to ever be created. It was Proto-Sunset, as she stared through the window of her cell, with bright red demented eyes.
"I'm coming for you Creator," Proto-Sunset sang creepily as she giggled insanely in her cell.
(Will continue in Chapter 1: Helping a friend in need).
Chapter 1: Helping a friend in need
EQG/Megaman ZX: Tale of the Reploid 7
Chapter 1: Helping a friend in need
Sunset was busy washing the dishes in the kitchen when Professor Celestia entered.
“Oh, hello Professor,” Sunset said kindly. “I’m almost done cleaning the dishes.”
“That’s good,” Celestia said. “Do you mind if I ask you for something?”
“Of course, Professor,” Sunset said. “What is it that you need?”
“We’re running low on food and milk, do you mind going shopping,” Celestia asked.
“No worries professor, I’ll do it right away,” Sunset said as she went to get ready to go outside and go shopping.
“Oh, before you go, you may need to bring this,” Celestia said holding a small cartridge.
“What is this,” Sunset asked.
“It’s a heat barrier, it protects your internal systems from overheating and malfunctioning,” Celestia said. “I’m giving you this since there’s going to be a massive heat wave coming in.”
“Of course, thank you, Professor,” Sunset said as a small hatch on the right of her neck opened.
She then inserted the heat barrier cartridge in the hatch, which when it closed, made Sunset freeze in place as she was downloading the heat barrier into her systems.
The crest on her head then emitted a blinking green light when the download was complete.
“Download complete, heat barrier activated,” Sunset said as she returned to normal. “Thanks, Professor, I’ll be on my way now.”
Sunset then left to go to the central square of Neo Canterlot City to go shopping.
(Meanwhile, in Neo Canterlot City, Downtown District)
A Reploid with orange poofy hair named Adagio Dazzle was just about done with her afternoon shift as a waitress at the Restaurant, Neo Burger.
Adagio looked at her watch, the time was 2:30 pm, meaning her shift was done.
“Aww, finally, now I can go home and escape from this heat,” Adagio said as she rubbed the sweat off her face. “Man, I should have installed a heat barrier.”
After checking out for her shift, she went to the dressing room to change back into her normal clothes.
As soon as she changed back into her normal clothes, she put her uniform in her backpack.
However as soon as she got out the door and moved towards the shortcut she liked going through, Adagio froze, as her magenta eyes started glowing a bright yellow, meaning an internal malfunction had occurred.
“System error, sy-system error,” Adagio muttered as her malfunction continued. She then walked straight into a light pole and continued bumping into it as her malfunction was getting worse.
“Sy-Sys-System overheating-overheating must seek professional help for internal re-re-repairs,” Adagio muttered.
Sunset was at the cashier paying for her stuff, as she had gotten lasagna, ingredients for both Chicken Alfredo and Caramel Cookies, some catfish, grilled chicken, 3 cartons of milk, and 10 pies of frozen pizza, much to Sunset's irritation. She tried to tell Professor Luna that she didn't need that many pizzas, but as usual, Luna didn't listen; she was always stubborn like that.
“Ok, thank you for shopping with us,” the cashier robot said.
Sunset waved goodbye before exiting the building and heading back home.
"Sigh, there goes my allowance for the week; thanks a lot, professor," Sunset pouted.
However, as Sunset was heading home while listening to music on the nano-pod she installed in herself, she bumped into someone, causing her to fall to the ground.
“Ow, what hit me,” Sunset said as she rubbed her head. She then noticed another Reploid in front of her that seemed to be wobbling back and forth.
“Oh, I’m so sorry; I wasn’t paying attention to what was in front of me,” Sunset said as she tried to apologize. The other Reploid didn’t respond.
Adagio then turned around; her cheeks looked blushed and her speech sounded slurred
"You're so Pretty,” Adagio murmured.
“Um, hello, Ms.,” Sunset said. “Are you ok?”
"I-I am now, now that a pretty girl like you is here," Adagio slurred as she snorted and giggled like a little child.
It became clear Adagio was suffering from robo-heatstroke, which would make them go into what humans would call a drunken stupor.
"Don't worry, I'll call a mechanic to fix you," Sunset said before she felt Adagio start to hug her. "Hey, what are you doing?!"
"N-No, don't go; I want to keep looking at your pretty face," Adagio drunkenly said as she would not let go of Sunset. "So cold, please stay with me so I can cool off."
Sunset started to blush, "Oh dear, this is so embarrassing."
Suddenly, her eyes went from yellow to orange, meaning her malfunction had reached critical.
“Malfunctions have reached critical; emergency sleep mode is engaged,” Adagio said as she then collapsed to the ground as a low-pitched whirring sound emitted from within her. Adagio then closed her eyes as she deactivated to prevent her eyes from turning red, which would mean a complete system failure.
Sunset could hear Adagio snoring while quietly giggling as well.
“Oh, dear,” Sunset said with a voice full of pity. “Poor thing, you must’ve forgotten to install a heat barrier. Don’t worry, Professor Celestia will fix you to tip-top shape.”
Professor Luna Light, along with Sci-Twi, had just finished building the newest Metall model.
“Phew, finally,” Luna said, wiping the sweat off her face. “Thanks for helping me out, Twilight.
“You’re welcome, Professor Luna,” Twilight said. “Always happy to help.”
Luna then heard a knock on her door.
“Don’t worry, I’m coming,” Luna said as she went to open the door, only to see Sunset carrying Adagio on her shoulders.
“Hello Professor, Luna, I need some help,” Sunset said. “This reploid was suffering from a robot heat stroke; she didn’t have a heat barrier installed. Could you please fix her?”
“Of course, that’s why Sci-Twi and I are here,” Luna said as she put Adagio on the examination table.
When Luna opened Adagio’s control panel, a big puff of smoke came out of it, and Luna saw that Adagio’s Air-conditioning unit was completely fried.
However, this was no problem that Luna couldn’t fix, as she always had a spare air-conditioning unit.
Once this was installed and all other damages were repaired, Luna then installed a heat barrier into the small hatch on Adagio’s neck.
Once all of this was completed, Luna re-activated Adagio.
“Mmm, oh my aching head,” Adagio said as she got up. “What happened?”
“You seemed to have suffered from Robo Heat-Stroke,” Professor Luna said. “You would have gone into a complete system failure if Sunset wasn’t there to save you.”
“Oh, thank you so much,” Adagio happily said as she looked at Sunset. “You’re such a lifesaver. I’m sorry for interrupting any of your time; I didn’t think it would get this hot today.”
“Oh, would you look at the time? I must be heading back home, and Aria and Sonata must be worried sick,” Adagio said.
“Hey, before you go, you said your name was Adagio Dazzle, correct,” Sunset asked as she blushed a little.
“Yes, that is correct,” Adagio said.
"In your stupor, you said I looked pretty; is that true?" Sunset said, which made Adagio's cheeks blush.
“Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry; that was rude of me,” Adagio said as she was starting to cry a little.
“No, don’t apologize; I think you were just having the feeling of love,” Luna said.
“Yeah, I guess so; she was really pretty,” Sunset said as she gazed outside.
"I'm sorry for all that, I gotta get home, see you later," Adagio said as she left.
Meanwhile, on a playground in Neo Canterlot City, a group of robots and reploids were playing.
“Hey, c'mon, Aria, give me a turn on the swings,” a reploid named Sonata Dusk said.
"Nuh, uh, I saw them first,” the other reporter named Aria Blaze said.
Another reploid named Wallflower Blush was playing on the seesaw with a human named Sugarcoat.
Also at the playground, a robot master named Dust-Man was busy cleaning furniture that had dust on it.
“Sigh, I’m just glad I’m no longer working for that Dr. Willy anymore,” Dust-Man thought to himself.
However, a Gardening robot was busy working on some hedge bushes when, all of a sudden, the eyes of the robot glowed red.
“GREEN,” The Gardening Robot said in a rage as he tore the hedge to pieces.
The Gardening Robot had gone Maverick.
“HEY, YOU,” The Gardening robot said to the Robots and Reploids in the playground:. “ANY OF YOU LIKE THE COLOR GREEN?!”
“Well, I guess green is one of my favorite colors,” Dust-Man said in a friendly manner.
“WELL, I don't.” The Gardening Robot roared as it sliced Dust-Man’s left arm off.
“Umm, maybe I could have a new favorite color, like orange or red or...” Dust-Man said, quivering in fear before the Gardening Robot ripped Dust-Man to pieces.
The Gardening Robot then turned and looked right at Aria and Sonata with a menacing glare. “WHO ELSE LIKES GREEN,” The Gardening Robot roared as the Robots, Reploids, and Humans at the playground took off running at the sight of the maverick robot.
“SOMEONE HELP,” Wallflower screamed as the Maverick charged at them.
(This will continue in Chapter 2: Maverick Attack Bio-Metals on the Move).
