I flapped my wings alongside my friends, Sassaflash and Raindrops. The two were talking about the upcoming storm we had planned this upcoming week. Raindrops as usual was ecstatic about it. She was probably the only pony I knew who adored rain so much.
“Did you guys hear about those giant metal things that were fighting in the Everfree a few weeks ago?” I asked curiously.
“Yeah. Uh Autobots and Decepticons I think they were called right?” Raindrops asked. “They were fighting pretty hard. I don’t even know why.”
Me and the rest of the pegasi in Ponyville had watched the fighting. Fluttershy had gone wild trying to evacuate the wildlife from the Everfree. She had gotten about ninety percent of them out but the forest was in shambles.
“Me neither,” I admitted as I stared at the sky. A blue dot, a orange one and a white one was circling about me and the bustling down. “Hey what’s that?”
“Probably a new invention of Twilight’s or a kite that Starlight is flying,” Sassaflash said dismissively. A loud roaring sound came from ahead of us and the town fell quiet. Two vehicles that I identified as cars were driving slowly. We didn’t know much about the transformers but the Autobots were the nicest and told us the basics of where they were from and such.
“Yeah no I don’t think that’s the case,” I said nervously as the cars transformed I think they call it. They towered above us, the sun shining on one’s black and red paint job. The other had a white paint job with orange stripes and red eyes. They both displayed purple symbols on their chest and my eyes widened more.
“Aren’t those the evil ones?” Raindrops whispered. Me and Sassaflash nodded as the other townponies stared. The three dots I had saw above landed behind the two other robots. The blue one folded his arms across his chest as he stood in the back and sighed.
“Pony germs!” The black and red one snarled. “Right Runamuck?”
“Got that right Runabout!” Runamuck snickered as he tossed his gun back and forth to each hand.
“Should squash one and see what color energon comes out!” Runabout growled. We stepped back nervously as the orange jet pointed his hand at a nearby building. The thingy on his arm glowed purple and the building exploded. Some ponies screamed and ran away.
“Seriously Solar Flare?” The blue jet scoffed. “That was a house.” I kinda like the blue one, he seems nice for a bad guy.
“So what Thundercracker?” Solar Flare grumbled as he kicked a cart over. “Everything on this pathetic rock belongs to the Decepticon cause!”
“Hey!” Raindrops snapped as she flew up to his face. “Screw off! This is our town. Not yours!”
“Raindrops don’t antagonize them!” Sassaflash begged nervously.
“Alright we should just go,” the blue one said gruffly. “This is pointless.”
The others ignored him and started wreaking havoc near us as we helplessly watched. The rest of the townsponies ran away screaming. Runabout and Runamuck both suddenly screamed as their chests exploded. The two other jets spun around as the blue Decepticon pointed his arms at them, the laser shooting thingies on his arms smoking.
“Hey wait what are you doing?” The white one shouted. He screamed as the blue one shot him and his partner repeatedly in the chest.
“What the hell?” I muttered in shock. I wasn’t expecting that at all. And based on my friends stunned expressions, they didn’t either. I glanced back at the sound of cars and sirens getting closer. A blue truck, a motorcycle, helicopter, ambulance and a police car stopped as they transformed. The blue Decepticon took off running as the near arrivals started shooting at him.
“Are you alright?” One knelt down and stared at me.
“Uh yeah,” I shook off my shock. I was actually talking to another creature! This is my dream. I love meeting new one creatures of Equestria. “What’s your name?”
“First Aid,” he said simply as he overlooked Raindrops and Sassaflash. “And you?”
“White Lightning,” I answered excitedly. “The jasmine mare is Raindrops and the blue one is Sassaflash.”
“Fascinating,” First Aid lifted Raindrops hoof and gazed at it. “I’ve never met you ponies. Me and the other Protectobots just arrived. I know you met the other Autobots and Prime.”
“We haven’t. I know the Princesses met Prime,” Sassaflash replied. “There’s this little yellow one I like a lot. He’s funny. Sea Swirl likes the blue buggy looking one.”
“Ah yes Bumblebee and Beachcomber. Very interesting fellows,” First Aid agreed as he sat down.
“I have so many questions!” I screamed and did a loop. Raindrops groaned and covered her ears.
“Great she’s pulling a Twilight after she found a new book in her library. Please warn us before you scream,” Raindrops snapped.
“First Aid, take Groove and search for Thundercracker please,” a large robot stood gazing down at us. “If you need assistance, let us know. I’m sure Blades will be happy to come with.”
If metal could look disgusted or show any other feelings, First Aid would have had the most disgusted look. Apparently he didn’t like the idea of Blades coming with.
“We can handle it,” Groove stated as he placed a hand on his friends shoulder. “Let’s go First Aid.”
“Where do you think they’re going?” Sassaflash asked curiously.
“Probably to find this Thundercracker,” I said as I rubbed my chin in thought. “I’ll be back.” I took off into the sky before my friends could stop me.
I dropped at the edge of the Everfree after I spotted a puddle of purple liquid. I gulped and looked around nervously. If he went in there, I have almost zero chance of finding. I was interested in this Thundercracker character and wanted answers. He didn’t seem as violent as the other ones he had killed on his team. I quickly shook my head and crouched low, my ears flicking at the sounds of the forest. A loud thudding sound came from ahead of me and I saw my target crouch down and walking into a cave. A grin formed on my muzzle as I slowly trotted forward.
“Found ya.”
I gazed at the cave entrance nervously and rubbed my mane with a hoof. The purple liquid puddles were getting a bit larger. I was getting slightly nervous about this. Maybe this wasn’t the greatest idea but too late now. I trotted forward into the cave. The blue robot was sitting on a rock and pressed a hoof to his injury. At least I think they called it a hoof.
“Uh hi there,” I shouted so he could hear me. He tensed up and pointed the thingy on his arm at me again before sighing and lowering it.
“You shouldn’t be here. Or startle a Decepticon like that. If any of the others had been here instead of me, you’d be a red stain on the ground,” he grumbled.
“Oh sorry,” I said quieter. “Your name is Thundercracker isn’t it?”
“Yes. You’re one of the creatures from the town,” he noted as he folded his arms.
“Pony,” I corrected instantly. “Pegasus to be exact.” I did a few loops and landed in front of him. “You’re hurt. You should probably get looked at.”
“I’d rather not,” he laughed bitterly. “Hook is a pretty cruel medic. Flatline is okay I guess.” I rubbed a hoof against my chin and grinned.
“Wait here!” I shouted and took off out of the cave. I flew to the top of the Everfree and looked down for any sign of the two Autobots. I vaguely remember First Aid having first aid symbols on his shoulders and if I remember correctly, medics were obligated to help injured persons. Or well, robots in this case. I stared in the distance at the two and dove down to them.
“Oh hey White Lightning,” Groove smiled faintly at me. I always did find it fascinating how some had mouths and eyes while others had faceplates and visors. “What’s up?”
“Hey Groove. So you’re a medic right First Aid?” I asked hesitantly.
“Yes, last I checked I am,” he chuckled as he stepped over a fallen log. “Why?”
“Which means you are technically supposed to treat anypony who’s injured? Even a uh Decepticon?” I pawed at the dirt nervously as the two froze.
“I shouldn’t technically because they are are our enemies at the moment but yes I would. As long as they aren’t hostile or trying to kill me,” he answered.
“Then come with me,” I said cautiously. I didn’t know how this meeting would go. “No guns preferably. I don’t want you two or him getting killed. Or me for that matter.”
“Lead the way.”
“Hey Thundercracker!” I called out as I led the two Autobots into the cave. “I brought help.” He tensed up and aimed his gun at the two Autobots as Groove warily raised his own weapon. “Easy you three. You said you’d help him, not shoot him.”
“She’s right,” First Aid admitted as he cautiously approached Thundercracker. “It’s only your wing and leg that’s shot, correct?”
“Uh huh,” Thundercracker kept his gun aimed at him for a moment before lowering it. “Yeah it is.”
“I see,” First Aid knelt down and opened a toolbox as I raised an eyebrow. “Starscream and Skywarp probably won’t be happy with you killing Runamuck, Runabout and the other two seekers.”
“That’s fine,” Thundercracker grumbled as First Aid started fixing his leg would. “Why are you helping me? I’m a Decepticon, you two are Autobots.”
“I’m a doctor first and Groove is a pacifist like me. We don’t like fighting but we do it because it’s necessary,” First Aid answered as he moved to the wing.
“So what started your guys whole war thing?” I asked curiously as Thundercracker sighed.
“The Decepticons were the working class. We were considered as slaves or in Megatrons case, a gladiator and a miner. The Autobots were the upper class and were considered oppressors of us. Megatron held speeches in Kaon, often getting arrested for it and he started the war,” Thundercracker explained as Groove crossed his arms.
“Really?” I asked and the two Autobots nodded.
“I didn’t join in the war until Megatron attacked my home town on Cybertron and I saw Decepticon brutality first hand. I originally wanted to stay neutral because I hoped the conflict would resolve it’s self but that wasn’t the case,” Groove answered as he put his gun away. “I was a activist for both sides before the war started. First Aid was a doctor in a neighboring city.”
“I was a scientist,” Thundercracker chimed in as he examined his leg. “Working with Starscream and Jetfire, later Skywarp joined us. We explored the galaxy together before the war kicked off. Skywarp had dragged me to a speech in underground Kaon, swearing by the Decepticon cause. Not really surprised he joined, he is wildly popular among the ranks. Mainly because he’s a bully but he’s my brother so I tolerate him.”
I nodded as I sat down on my haunches. This was a bit overwhelming with all this information. I always figured the Decepticons were the evil ones and yeah sure, they weren’t great but Thundercracker seemed okay.
“All good to go. I wouldn’t recommend flying immediately,” First Aid closed his toolbox as Thundercracker looked at him.
“Thanks.”
“Never saw the day I’d be thanked by a Decepticon,” First Aid commented as he stood up. “Strange but welcome.”
“So are you three just going to go back to trying to kill each other?” I asked and fluttered next to Thundercracker. “You guys had a moment, you could be friends!”
“You ponies and friendship,” Groove shook his head with a smirk. “I only shoot to injure, not kill.”
“This is how our life was made to go. We fight until one of us wins. But we Decepticons have lost sight of our cause. I joined to end our oppression, not take over and oppress other races ourselves " Thundercracker sighed and shook his head.
“You could stay here in Ponyville,” I suggested and lowered myself to the ground. “You could live under my cloud house. Sure, Roseluck and her sisters might be afraid of you but I’m not. Raindrops and Sassy might like you too.”
“Good luck convincing the townsponies. They saw me there.”
“They also saw you betray and kill four of you of your teammates. You could use that as a way to stay,” Groove suggested and Thundercracker stared at him. “What? Just a suggestion.”
“Please?” I gave him the best puppy dog eyes I could make. I used them on Sprinkle so many times.
“Fine. But how will we convince the Autobots?”
“I have an idea,” I said with a grin as the robots all looked at each other. “I’m pretty convincing when I want to be.”
“I have a bad feeling about this one,” First Aid muttered and I rolled my eyes.
“Enough negativity. Now come on!” I called out as I did a barrel roll out the cave.
They all looked at me hesitantly before following me.I didn’t necessarily know what I was gonna say but I’ll come up with it on the fly.
Get it? Fly and I’m a pegasus? No? Okay.
I’m gonna stop making flight jokes now I think.
