Technological Chronicles

"Another successful invention by our one and only, Haywire Hoofson!" The announcer said on the TV as a yellow unicorn walked across the stage.

    The young pegasus watched as her dad walked up to the podium to give a speech. She lay on her stomach, eyes glued to the TV with awe, for she rarely saw her dad.

"Thank you, thank you! Now, I'm sure why you're all here today... And that's to unveil the new debut security system that MANECOM has announced!"

A round of applause and cheering followed.

"We've worked day and night to improve our systems, to tune our products to such fine quality. But this, this security mainframe we've created is entirely buck-proof; absolutely secured 100%."

More cheering followed.

"Sadly, however, the product isn't done. But, the work is coming quite fast and very efficiently. It should be in stores within... a week!"

A roar from the many ponies sounded as they all cheered for Haywire. The filly could see the joy in her dad's face, but was soon covered with all of the ponies shooting confetti in the air. Her dad walked off of the stage.

"8-Bit, it's time for bed." Her mom, Applebit, came into her room.

"I know, mom, I was just watching my dad's announcement. I can't wait to go see him tomorrow!"

"I know you're excited, dear, but you'll need sleep if you're ever going to endure the surprise your dad has for you."

"I'll try."

8-Bit jumped into bed and her mom tucked her in. She gave her a good night kiss and 8-Bit soon drifted off to sleep.

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    8-Bit woke up with energy, happy that the next day had arrived. She cleaned herself and dressed herself, ready to go to Fillydelphia to see her dad. She grabbed the small suitcase her mom had packed yesterday and headed off outside, where a carriage waited for her.

Applebit stood next to the carriage, "Bye, sweetie. I hope you'll have a nice time with your father." She hugged her.

"Bye mom!" She threw the bag into the back and hopped in. The carriage began to move and a journey to Fillydelphia began.

"Be safe!" Her mom called, waving at 8-Bit.

    8-Bit's birthday was today, so, the trip to Fillydelphia to see her dad was Applebit's present to her; it was the best thing she'd ever gotten. And, since she was off for the summer, she could even stay with her dad for half the summer, that is, if her mom would let her. However, she knew the trip would last a little while, so, she took a little nap.

Some time later, the driver's voice woke her, "We're here, Ms. Hoofson."

"Already?" Yawning and rubbing her eyes.

"Actually, it was an hour's drive, but yes, we are here." He grabbed her bags and placed them beside him, "And I do believe somepony is here to see you." He gestured behind him to a familiar yellow unicorn.

Her eyes opened and squealed with joy, "DADDY!" She jumped out of the carriage and sprinted towards him. She basically tackled him to the ground and Haywire couldn't help but laugh.

"How's my little kilobyte doing?" He hugged her.

"I'm doing great!"

They both got up and Haywire dusted himself off, "Well, that's good! Now, come, I've got something amazing to show you!"

    They both walked inside MANECOM. 8-Bit's jaw dropped in awe to see the huge ultra dome that was the lounge. The floors were so clean, she was actually afraid of dirtying the floor. But, Haywire insisted that they weren't going to scratch. They walked across the glossed floors and over her dad's Cutie Mark, which was a microchip and MANECOM's logo.

"You're going to love what I've done, 8-Bit." Haywire said with joy and anticipation.

"What is it, the security program that you announced?"

"Even better."

Haywire opened an elevator and pressed a button to the testing room.

"I've worked day and night, creating one of the best breaks in technology," Haywire explained, "Everyday, I've added more and more to it and everyday it gets improved on its own; even the programs inside are flawless!"

"What is it?"

"A new world, 8-Bit, an entire world created by me! For years, I've dreamed of creating such a world where I can do anything, work with beings that knew what I liked and everything in between!"

    The elevator door opened and 8-Bit was blinded by a light that was brighter than Celestia's presence. They stepped inside a narrow, snow white room, where the walls were lined with suits made out of some digitalized cloth.

"What are these?"

"Hoof Suits; you'll need those to get into the world, otherwise, you're just watching TV."

    At the end of the room, 8-Bit noticed 2 suits that were unique from the rest of them. One of them was yellow, which was obviously her dad's, and was lined with blue stripes that pulsed with energy. The other had the same design, only, it was black.

"I took the liberty of making one for you." Haywire, told her.

"Awesome!"

    Haywire's horn began to glow with magic. As he hovered his card next to the lock, the glass opened and a mechanized voice greeted her father. He grabbed the suits and both of them slipped their suits on. They stepped into the next room, which was just a very small grey room lined with dim lights.

"Uhmm... Why are we in here? It's kind of small."

"Just you wait, you silly little filly."

    A sudden humming began to fill the room. 8-Bit cowered and hugged her father. The humming grew louder and the room began spin. Soon enough, the room began to spin even faster. So fast, that even though she held onto her dad, she felt as if she were going to fly into the chaotic madness. She closed her eyes and hugged tighter.

    Eventually, the humming ceased and 8-Bit opened her eyes to see that the room had stopped spinning. However, the room looked like an actual room; it wasn't the small grey room they entered. The room was about the size of a small gym and she could see that there were multiple rooms that lead off to different places of the room she was in. Next to her was a small stand with chrome apples and blue beverage that she had no idea of what it could be. Near her dad was a TV and a couch in front of it. In the center of the room was a huge round table with hovering pillows orbiting around it. Behind that, was a window that revealed an entire city before her.

"Wow... What is this place?"

"This... This is another world. This is The Hoof."