Knight of the Ponyby MushChaptersChapter 1: KITT vs KARRChapter 2: Move, Equine!Chapter 3: What, another car?Chapter 4: BatteriesChapter 5: Power StruggleChapter 1: KITT vs KARRKnight of the Pony (1983) “I accept your challenge!” The deep, tinny voice echoed from KARR, who has at long last finally been able to corner Michael and KITT. Immediately after the statement, a green laser shot out of the front of KARR, missing its black target by mere millimetres. “That was close.” KITT stated, still tinny but not as deep and in no way as threatening as its rival across the valley. “Yeah yeah, I want it to be close. Are you ready?” Michael asked KITT. “If this plan of yours fails, I want you to know. It has been a beautiful partnership.” KITT replied. “Feeling is mutual pal” Michael punched KITT into first with force “Feeling is mutual.” The black car lunged forward, heading into battle. At the same time, its grey and black rival also accelerated blindingly fast. Short after, another laser was fired from KARR and narrowly missed KITT. The two cars pirouetted past each other, neither wanting to physically contact the other. They parked once again on the opposite sides of the valley from where they started. “Very well, if you insist on a game of dodging, perhaps this will change your mind.” KARR said, and then proceeded to shoot at the pillar holding up the remains of the bridge the armoured truck was on (Yeah, there’s one of those. If you don’t know what exactly is going on, just roll with it for now.). The bridge shook violently and the truck was nearly thrown off. “Michael, the men in the armoured car!” KITT exclaimed. “Let’s get over there.” Michel responded with haste. “But Michael...” KITT protested. “Do it!” Michael commended and then hit some buttons inside KITT that apparently made him go forwards. However, KARR remained stationary, lining up another laser shot at KITT and fired. The shot hit KITT on the windscreen and sparks flew for a considerable distance from the hit. Michael flinched at the bright explosion. “You alright?” “I can’t take another blow like that” KITT warned. “Alright, prepare the high tensile reflectors. If we find the right angle, we’re gunna shatter that laser.” Meanwhile KARR had positioned himself on a slightly higher piece of ground. “Goodbye, Michael Knight!” KARR exclaimed and prepared to shoot a laser at KITT. Michael turned KITT broadside to KARR, bracing for the incoming laser. The second KARR shot the laser at the duo, Michael pushed a button on KITT’s roof and raised the reflector (mirror?) over the top of the window. The laser reflected off of the window and back toward KARR. Unfortunately, the angle was a wee bit off, and missed KARR’s laser but killed off his front end, causing KARR to blow a chip. The chip was the one that had KARR’s core programming of ‘Self Preservation’ on. “You are lucky, Michael Knight, I cannot shoot my laser for my battery is fading. Prepare for a head on collision, and in turn, your death.” “I don’t understand Michael, we have tried a head on collision before and he chickened out!” “KITT, the circuit we blew must have been that part of his programming that made him do that. We have no choice but to head on.” “But Michael...” KITT protested again “It will be okay KITT, think positive” Michael said as me manoeuvred KITT into position. “I can’t ‘think positive’, Michael. I will however analyse the situation and go by the outcome that benefits you and me.” KITT responded. “Are you ready Michael?” “Ready, as I’ll ever be! Go for it!” Michael hit the pursuit button and rocketed off toward KARR, who was also accelerating rapidly in their direction.” “If I am destroyed, so shall you be.” KARR threatened. As the two vehicles approached each other, time seemed to slow down. The distance closed rapidly between them. Without warning KITT activated the right eject seat, sending Michael into the and landing in a bush. “Sorry Michael. My primary function is to protect human life, I can’t let you die!” Mere seconds later, KITT and KARR were mere feet from each other. For Michael watching from his bush, time seemed to slow down (again) to a crawl. He watched in horror as KITT approached KARR at speeds topping 150mph. The second the noses of the two touched, there was a blinding light that engulfed both KITT and KARR and a heat that could make wood combust. The light only lasted for less than a second, but it was enough to temporarily blind Michael and burn an unfortunate bush that was very near the collision. Michael tried to regain his vision, looking for the wreck of KITT and KARR. He could see the burning bush, he could see the armoured truck still balanced on the bridge, driver of which got out to watch the fight. Michael looked around, no black Trans-Am anywhere. “KITT?” Michael said into his watch. “KITT? You there?” Michael was getting worried. “KITT!!” Michael yelled into seemingly nowhere. He then proceeded to fall to his knees with a look of despair on his face. He then pushed another button on his watch. “Bonnie?” He asked. “Yes Michael? Is KARR gone? Did you win?” A female voice replied. “Yeah, KARR’s gone, but so is KITT.” Michael solemnly said. There was no reply from the small watch for a while. “Ok Michael, stay there, we’re coming. Keep an eye out for any sign in case KITT returns. I'll contact Devon.” Michael then looked toward his watch again and pushed the button. “KITT, if you can hear me. You are the best partner I have ever had and I will never forget it.” Michael then proceeded to take the watch off and throw it in the burning bush, the last place where KITT was. Chapter 2: Move, Equine!Knight of the Pony (Equestria) Somewhere, deep in Whitetail wood, small pinprick of light appeared out of nowhere. An earth pony going for an afternoon stroll spotted the light and approached it. “Well, isn’t this a curiosity!” She said, eyeing the spec. She was watching it closely and saw that it was expanding slowly. She decided it was a good idea to back step a little bit, give the dot some room. Without warning, the dot expanded to three times that the size of the pony watching it. “What in Equestia?” The pony said, dumbstruck. Moments later, a large black object was ejected from the light source at incredible speeds and crashed through some trees before coming to a stop. The ever curious pony trotted up to the black thing, and she heard it making an occasional pulsating noise coming from the pointy end of it. She trotted around and saw a little red light pinging back and forth, making the pulsating noise. “Michael!” The black thing said. The pony jumped back, shocked. “Michael, can you read me, come in Michael!” The thing kept saying. The pulsating noise picked up and the light flashed faster. “My scanners indicate that KARR has been ACTION NOT FOUND. That’s odd; the information for this situation has not been entered into my databanks. In that case this must not be a regular situation.” The pony was stood still as a statue, wearing a face of pure terror and somewhat confusion. KITT reversed slightly and positioned himself facing the pony, which was still playing statue. “Equine, I know it may be in your instincts to just be still when a danger introduces itself, but I do not like animal company. Now scat! Skidaddle!” The pony just stood there, same expression, same position. “Vamoose! Arrivederci! GO AWAY!” KITT moved slightly toward the pony. “I don’t want to hurt you, Equine, I just would like you to go away.” “Th... that’s a bit rude, isn’t it?” The pony finally spoke, still scared stiff. “Fascinating, this animal has gained the power of speech.” KITT said to himself. “This must be the first conversation between a car and a horse ever.” “Excuse me, Mr. Whatever-you-are. I am a pony, not a horse. And, as a matter what are you? Don’t kill me!” She cowered. “I am the voice of the Knight Industries Two Thousand’s micro-processor. K.I.T.T for easy reference, KITT if you prefer.” KITT reeled off his stock speech, the same one he used when meeting Michael. “I am... er... Bon-Bon Sweet, the earth pony, Miss Sweet for easy reference, Bon-Bon if you prefer.” She decided to copy what KITT said, for some reason. “Good, I will enter your name and the fact that your species can talk into my databanks.” KITT acknowledged Bon-Bon. “Now, I don’t suppose you can tell me where I am?” “You are in... I mean, your current location, Mr. KITT, is Whitetail woods in the Kingdom of Equestria.” Bon-Bon stated, a bit confused, but trying to sound intelligent. “I do not know of any place called Equestria. Are you sure that is correct?” KITT responded, checking his databanks for any hits at Equestria. “Well, know it or not, that is where you are, Mr. KITT.” Bon-Bon retorted, she was fed up of being made a fool of. “That information has been entered into my databanks. Can you direct me to the nearest town.” KITT asked, scanning ahead of him to confirm that he was indeed in a wood. “Behind you, I was just on my way there when you just appeared. Do you want to follow me back near the town? I don’t think going in is a good idea seeing as the rest of the town, bar one pony, will react in the same way I did.” “You have a point, Bon-Bon. Would you like a lift to town?” KITT opened his passenger door. Bon-Bon approached slowly, still a little freaked. “Are you some kind of cart?” Bon-Bon asked, having seen the wheels and the door. “I am the voice of the Knight Industries Two Thousand’s micro-processor. K.I.T.T for easy reference, KITT if you prefer.” “Never mind.” She got in the door and sat uncomfortably in the seat. “How does Lyra sit like this?” After she was in, KITT shut the door and drove of slowly, following the directions being given in transit by Bon-Bon. The pair trundled through the woods, the only sound being that of KITT’s scanner, identifying the path through the trees. Bon-Bon tried to make conversation. “Sooo... are you some kind of robot?” She asked. “I am the voice of the Knight..” KITT started to reply again. “Not that again! Answer with a different sentence for Celestia’s sake!” “I am a computer built into a car, to put it bluntly.” “A comu-what-now?” “Let’s just go with calling me a robot for now, since technically I am one considering the name of my twin. Speaking of which, have you seen another robot like me around here?” “Er... no, just you Mr. KITT.” Bon-Bon replied, kind of off guard by the question. “I agree, my scanners are not picking up any traces of KARR.” “And car is...” “My predecessor, the prototype of me. He is identical in every way apart from his core programming...” KITT started to explain. “Lost me.” Bon-Bon interrupted, passing a hoof over her head to show it has gone over her. “Did we make a wrong turn?” “It’s just a phrase, KITT, just keep going for now.” Bon-Bon replied. ‘This is going to be a long trip back to Ponyville, I can tell.’ Chapter 3: What, another car?Knight of the Pony (Equestria) Somewhere, deep inside the dark undergrowth of the EverFree Forest, a small pinprick of light appeared out of nowhere. The spec stayed small for a while, illuminating the darkness. Soon after, the spec expanded and ejected a grey and black object. The object crashed through some trees and came to a standstill. The forest was lit slightly by a yellow pulsating light that seemed to bounce from side to side, and the trees echoed a pulsating noise that emanated from the object. (On the fringe of the EverFree Forest) “Applebloom! What if Zecora’s not in! Come back!” Scootaloo shouted after Applebloom as she entered the EverFree. “Don’t worry girls! Ah’ve been in the EverFree many times before and nuttin’ ever harmed me none. It’s all stories meant to scare ya.” Applebloom retorted. “Now you comin’ or wut? Ah need to get a plant to decorate Granny’s room sometime.” “Fine, come on Sweetie Belle.” Scootaloo gave in. “What’s going on? What are we doing?” Sweetie asked, clearly clueless. The tiny trio trotted deeper into the forest, following the path that was trodden by Zecora. Applebloom made note to avoid any blue leaved plants that may obstruct their path. Their small walk was uneventful, and unfruitful. Applebloom could not find the specific plant that Granny Smith asked for. “Yellow stem, white leaves. Yellow stem, white leaves.” Applebloom repeated to herself while looking for the plant. “Girls! Look!” Scootaloo called, a little too loudly. She was pointing into the undergrowth in the direction of a yellow pulsating light. “Could it be aliens?” Sweetie Belle asked. “I heard that aliens come to the EverFree Forest to stock up on supplies. At least that’s what Rarity said.” “O’ course it ain’t aliens.” Applebloom replied. “It’s... It’s a...” “Alien?” Scootaloo filled in. “Ah guess we can go on that for now. But when we find that there ain’t no aliens, Ah’ll be wearin’ mah smug face.” Applebloom gave in to her friend’s persistence in believing in aliens. Seriously, ponies from out’a space. Not likely. The trio approached the light source, and soon they could hear an odd pulsating noise emanating from it. Suddenly, there was a loud roar as something massive lunged toward the CMC. “I AM KARR” The thing spoke as it landed in front of the three fillies. “Identify yourselves or you will be destroyed.” KARR threatened. The CMC just stood there, still as statues. KARR seemed to sit opposite them for a short amount of time. “My scanners indicate that you are not humans. The humans making conversation must be close by, but the trees are disrupting my scanner range.” KARR said to no-one in particular, he then started to move toward the fillies. “Now, get out of my way, puny creatures of low intelligence.” The three were still trying to impersonate statues and staring in horror at KARR. “Move or I will flatten you.” KARR threatened. The fillies soon scuttled aside, making way for KARR. “Interesting, it seems you understand my threat. Equines, do you understand English?” The three nodded simultaneously, still scared of KARR (wouldn’t you be?). “Then identify yourselves, or you will be seen as a threat to me, and I will destroy you.” KARR threatened again (he does a lot of that). “My... name is A- Applebloom.” Applebloom stuttered. “This here is Scootaloo and this is Sweetie Belle.” The three stood, slightly less scared not that will not be destroyed, waiting for a response. “Interesting, your species can also speak, I am inserting this into my databanks. Do you three wish to harm me?” KARR asked. “Er... no?” Sweetie Belle answered. “Good. Then I can trust you, Sweetie Belle. Are your companions going to cause harm?” KARR enquired. “No” “Good. I have inserted the fact that I can indeed trust Applebloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle into my databanks. I will not harm you. Is there anything I can do for you.” “We would like to go home now, if you don’t mind. Thanks for the offer Mr. KARR.” Scootaloo responded. “Where is ‘home’. Can I take you there?” As KARR said this, his doors opened. “Yes please, if you can Mr. KARR.” Sweeite Belle said, and beckoned the rest of the CMC inside KARR. “Direct me to ‘home’.” KARR commanded. Sweetie Belle gave directions to KARR as they plodded along at a relatively slow speed. KARR did not want to damage himself of a rouge tree. (Just outside Ponyville) “Stop here KITT.” Bon-Bon said. “We’re near the town and I don’t want to scare anypony.” KITT slowed from his drive and parked on top of a small hill. “Right’o Bon-Bon” KITT replied. “I’ll be here if you need me.” “I’ll be back shortly with one of my friends, she well love to see you.” Bon-Bon told KITT, and with that trotted off toward Ponyville. It was a relatively warm day, not to hot that a pony would need to be inside at mid-day. Bon-Bon made her way to her house via the Apple Family’s apple stand, where she brought some apples. She made sure Applebloom was not on selling duty after what happened a few months ago, her back took forever to recover. She pushed the door to her house open and looked inside. “Lyra?” She called. “Lyra, you here?” The house looked dark, no sign of life. Bob-Bon trotted upstairs to Lyra’s bedroom and stood in-front of the door that had a sign on it; ‘No entry to anypony, unless you are Bon-Bon with food’. Bon-Bon ignored the sign and trotted in. The sight was appalling. Lyra was lying down face first on her bed, her mane was an absolute state and her legs were spread in no particular angle. The was a small wet patch on the mattress under Lyra’s face where she had been drooling. “Lovely.” Bon-Bon grimaced and approached the sleeping mare. She prodded her in the side with a hoof. “Turnips make mice cry...” Lyra muttered. Bon-Bon poked her again. “I accidentally the Lyrish potato famine...” She said again. Bon-Bon was not surprised at this, as Lyra usually talked horse manure in her sleep. “LYRA HEARTSTRINGS. WAKE UP!” Bon-Bon yelled. Lyra rolled over and opened her eyes. “Hay Bon-Bon, bring breakfast?” Lyra asked, still half asleep. “No, it’s ten past one. If I brought you anything, it would be lunch.” Bon-Bon replied. ‘What does she think I am, her slave?’ “Oh... did you bring me lunch then?” Lyra asked. She was then clopped in the face by Bon-Bon, who was looking quite peeved. “No Lyra, I have not brought you anything. I just need to show you something and it’s also time to get out of your pit.” Bon-Bon nagged. “Fine, fine. Let me get ready.” Lyra sat up and looked toward Bon-Bon. She was the surrounded by Lyra’s magic and was levitated out of the room, the door then shut in her face. Some minutes and nagging later Lyra and Bon-Bon were walking out of their house and turned in the direction were Bon-Bon left KITT. “So what’s this all about?” Lyra asked. Bon-Bon looked at her and responded with a 'You’ll see' face. Lyra gave Bon-Bon a frown at the smart-flank face. The pair trotted out of the town and toward the hill where KITT was still sat. “This is it? Another car? I got tired of cars after the charade with the DeLorean.” Lyra complained. “The what-now?” Bon-Bon asked, confused. “Oh, that’s right, you never saw it! Forget what I said!” Lyra covered for herself. “So, what’s this one called? Is it another type of DeLorean.” Lyra asked, pointing a hoof at KITT. “No, I am not a DeLorean. Thos things are over-rated and underpowered. I am the voice of the Knight Industries Two Thousand’s micro-processor. K.I.T.T for easy reference, KITT if you prefer.” KITT snapped out at Lyra. “Oh great, this one talks too. Except with an attitude.” Lyra complained. “Talks too? I happen to know there are only two cars that can talk, one is in-front of you and the other has been destroyed!” KITT answered back. “Well, I saw the *splech*.” Lyra was cut off by Bon-Bon sticking her hoof in her face. “Don’t argue Lyra, KITT has helped me get home and needs a place to... charge his battering ram? Was that it?” “Charge my batteries. Does your civilisation know of electricity?” KITT corrected. “Twilight Sparkle has a plug if that’s what you’re asking.” Lyra replied, having removed the offending hoof from her face. “We will have to wait until nightfall though, the town will not like seeing you.” (Now exiting the EverFree) “KARR! Slow down!” Applebloom yelled as KARR sped through the thinning tree line. “Negative, Applebloom. There is no reason so slow down.” KARR responded. “You’ll hurt somepony!” Scootaloo interjected. “That is no concern of mine.” KARR deadpanned. “If they are too slow witted to move out of the way they do not deserve to live.” The deadly car exited the EverFree and started making its way toward Ponyville, at mid-day. Chapter 4: BatteriesMush: Yeah, this one is shorter and not very eventful, but It has Applejack in it. It more sets up the next few chapters so its kinda important. Knight of the Pony (Sweet Apple Acres) “Well, that about does it fer this mornin’.” Applejack said to her-self, exhausted after kicking various trees to gain some apples. “Ah better go ‘n’ see how Appleboom an’ ‘er friends are doin’. They’ve been awful quiet.” Applejack headed to where she last saw the CMC playing a game of ‘head-butt the beachball’, she rounded the corner of the barn however to meet a completely different sight. A low black and grey thing with a flashing yellow light was swerving between her apple trees at incredible speeds. It seemed to be headed for the housing part of the farm and showed no signs of slowing down. Applejack realised her home was in peril and set off at full gallop toward the house. “BIG MAC! GET OVER HERE!” She yelled at the top of her voice, still galloping as fast as she could. Without question, as it was obviously an emergency, Big Mac ran up to her side awaiting instructions. “Protect the house from that... thing! Ah’ll go and get granny out ‘n’ keep ‘er safe!” Applejack commanded. With only a nod in reply, Big Mac changed course to intercept KARR. Big Mac was galloping as fast as he could toward KARR, hoping that his presence alone would deter it, if it was alive at all. His plan seemed to work as he missed the front of the vehicle by merely a foot and sent it slightly off course, into a tree. Big Mac heard the crash and thought it was over and turned around expecting to see a wrecked whatever-it-was. He instead was greeted by the site of a tree that had been pushed over as if it was not even there, and the black thing was still headed toward the house at incredible speed. Inside KARR, Applebloom was still trying to get KARR to slow down by frantically yelling at him. “Please slow down! Ah don’t want to hurt anypony or anymore of mah sister’s trees!” “Negative Applebloom, according to your directions we are nearly at your destination. To slow down now would be pointless.” KARR responded in the same monotone voice as always. KARR sped around some more trees and narrowly missed another. He then slammed on the breaks and came to a stop just a few feet from the side of the house. “You are at your destination, Applebloom. You may get out now if you wish.” KARR opened his doors and the trio exited as quick as possible, not even looking back to say thanks. “They just have a free ride in the prototype of the car of the future and do not say thank you. I should’ve just flattened them. Very well, I will file this experience under ‘Hindsight’ and find a power source.” KARR complained to himself. Inside the cabin, a small bar filled with lights with a small beep effect. “It seems my scanners have picked up another life form. Another unintelligent pony, no doubt. “Just who are y’all calling unintelligent! You’re the one who nearly destroyed mah home!” Applejack yelled from behind KARR. “Stop giving your species bad examples. I evidently did not destroy your ‘home’, as you can see, I am not touching it.” KARR retorted. “From the southern drawl and familiar tone, you must be the sister of the ungrateful Applebloom.” KARR backed up toward Applejack and started to make a three point turn to face her. “Yes, Ah’m her sister, if y’all should know. And just what in tarnation are you?” Applejack asked, still furious about the black thing missing her house, but only just. “I am the Knight Automated Roving Robot. KARR if you prefer. I am the prototype of the car of the future.” KARR reeled off his stock speech to Applejack, who was still frowning. “Well ‘KARR’ you nearly gone killed mah sister, what you gun’ say to that?” Applejack accused. “Your sister was perfectly safe.” “Ah see. And you brought ‘er home ‘cause...” “I brought her here because she knew how to get into the forest where I was dumped. If she knew how to get in, she knew how to get out. I did not help her. I used her to help me.” “Ah see. Makes sense. Ah can’t hold grudges an’ all. ‘Specially if there’s nothin’ to hold a grudge about. Ah’m Applejack by tha way.” Applejack introduced herself, at the same time relaxing ‘KARR didn’t do anything wrong, I just assumed he did is all’. “Hello Applejack. Applebloom informed me, as your sister, that you will not harm me. Is this correct?” KARR wanted confirmation he was safe. After the collision with KITT, his ‘molecular bonded shell’ was weakened significantly. “Ah won't harm you none if you don’t harm me or mah family”. Applejack responded. Still keeping distance from KARR, not trusting him one bit. “I see. The information that the Apple family is a neutral party has been inserted into my databanks. I will not harm you.” KARR responded. “I am going to have to charge my batteries soon. Is there any place I can go where there is sun but no chance of harm coming to me?” KARR’s T-top started revealing a small Solar panel. It wasn’t very big, but it would keep him alive until he finds, and destroys, his nemesis. Applejack pointed to a hill far away that was not covered by many apple trees. “Y’all can go over there, nopony there to harm you.” ‘Or you to harm them’. She added subconsciously. Without another word, KARR rolled off toward the hill, passing Big Macintosh who had been watching the whole thing. He slowly walked up to Applejack and motioned her to step out of the sight of KARR “Ah know what yer thinkin, Big Mac. And Ah’m not sure Ah can trust it. That’s why Ah sent it over there, to be far away from any pony folk. Was that a good move?” Applejack asked for re-assurance. “Eyyup.” Big Mac replied. “So, let’s see if I have categorised the data you have given me.” KITT said to Lyra and Bon-Bon, who were sitting on his bonnet (‘hood’ for you Americans) enjoying the mid-day sun. “Go for it KITT. I’ll correct you if need be.” Lyra responded. “Here goes. We are in Equestria.” KITT started. “Yep.” “Capital of which is Canterlot.” “Yep” “That small town there is Ponyville” “Yep” “And the other town names you have given me are; Canterbury, Buckston, Bucksted, Fillydelphia, Mustanglia, Stalliongrad, Manechester, Manehatten, Trottingham, Las Haygas, Haywood, Sydneigh, Hoofington, Appleoosa, Dodge Junction, Bridleway and Foalshatten. Is that it?” “You forgot Neightherway.” Bon-Bon chipped in. Lyra looked at her oddly. “I have never heard of Neightherway. Where is it?” Lyra asked. “It’s a small town where my parents grew up. Kinda between Canterlot and Manehatten.” Bon-Bon said, waving a hoof in roughly the right direction. “Anyway, apart from that, KITT, it seems you are completely up to date on most of the important things about Equestria.” “And I am thankful for that. I have had enough bad horse puns to drown out Michael’s lame attempts at ‘getting to know’ a certain female.” At this, Lyra and Bon-Bon blushed slightly. “Now, if you two do not mind, I need to shut off until dark. I do not want to deplete my batteries unnecessarily. I will leave my doors open if you wish to come in should it rain.” And with that, KITT powered down for the next few hours. His scanner stopped pinging the light across and his dash went dark. “So... Sugarcube corner?” Lyra offered. “Are my sweets not good enough for you or something!” Bon-Bon joked. The pair then headed off toward the little sweet shop. Chapter 5: Power StruggleKnight of the Pony (Equestria) “Come on KARR! Please?!” Scootaloo begged. She was sat on the bonnet of KARR peering into the cabin with pleading eyes. It was nearly dark out and she wanted some fun before she had to go home and eventually to bed. “Request denied, Scootaloo. I do not have enough power to fulfil your request.” KARR replied in the same emotionless voice as ever. “Come on. How much power does it take to use the ‘Eject Right’ button again? I went really high last time!” Scootaloo persisted to bug KARR. Earlier, she had managed to persuade KARR to open his doors so she could have a look inside. When she pressed ‘Eject Right’ on the dashboard, she was shot up into the air by KARR, much to the amusement of the other two CMC on the ground. Scootaloo couldn’t fly yet, but she could glide somewhat, and she thought she was pretty good at it, and KARR shot her far higher than she could ever jump or find a ledge of that height. “To answer your question Scootaloo, more power than I currently have in my batteries. I cannot give you figures, Wilton Knight programmed me to secrecy about the voltage and amps that I require to use my facilities.” KARR answered. Scootaloo didn’t really understand what just happened, or who Wilton Knight was. “So that a definite, absolute, final ending no?” Scoot looked a little upset. “Spptttt” She spat, assumingly expressing the she was gutted she couldn’t fly or she was impersonating a fart. Either way, she turned and started to trot slowly away from KARR. ‘Who knows how long it will take KARR to charge off of the sun alone. I may never get to go in the air like that again. ‘If only we had another source of power that KARR could use.’ Scoot thought to herself ‘...hay, wait. Twilight must have a plug or something to get electricity into Spike’s televemission thingy!’ She came up with a plan. She turned around to face KARR again. “Hay KARR!” She yelled. “What now Scootaloo.” KARR said, almost sounding annoyed. “I know where you can get more power!” Scootaloo jumped up and down on the spot, flapping her itty bitty wings. “Follow me!” With those final frantic words Scootaloo buzzed down the hill with KARR following at a fair distance behind. Lyra trotted slowly up the hill toward KITT. Bon-Bon had given her the duty to tell KITT where to go to get plugged in and charging off of something more substantial than the now setting sun. She approached him and tapped on his window lightly. “KITT, wakey wakey. Time to get power.” She said into the glass. Inside the cabin of KITT, some lights flashed on going down the dashboard. Eventually the dash itself was glowing with little LEDs and some beeping things. KITT’s voice box flashed red a few times and more lights and beepers lit up and beeped. Lastly, his scanner started pinging the little red light across. The whole boot-up process took just under a minute. “Boot-up sequence complete. Oh, hello Lyra.” “Evening KITT, time to go to Twilight’s and get some power.” Lyra said again to KITT. “Here, follow me, I’ll take you on a route that has not many ponies.” Lyra trotted off toward Twilight’s library, taking a wide berth around a small house with disco music and flashing lights. “Lyra, what is going on in that building?” KITT asked. Lyra knew this question was coming, she could see it a mile away (seriously, the lights were really bright) “That, KITT, is what we call a Pinkie Party. A new colt just moved in and Pinkie Pie is throwing him a party to welcome him to the party.” Lyra explained. “That does not look like any Party I have ever seen. When Michael used to go into parties, he used to come out with a girl on each arm, but none ever had lights a bright as those.” KITT replied. He was definitely fond of Michael, being his driver for three years tends to do that to an automated car. “Who’s Michael?” Lyra aksed. Obviously this question was coming. “My driver back on earth. I ejected him from my cabin to spare his life before the collision with KARR that brought us here.” KITT explained. However, Lyra wasn’t paying much attention to KITT, she was paying more attention to whatever song was playing inside the party. “Darn. I think I can hear Vinyl Scratch’s top hit in there. I love that song.” Lyra said to herself. KITT saw and heard what Lyra was thinking and subsequently did something about it. She scanned the music playing inside the house, cleaned it of partying ponies and amplified various bits of the song so it sounded as if it was coming straight off of the record. KITT turned on his external speakers, which Michael bugged Bonnie forever to have installed, and gave Lyra a nice surprise. “Spin that record Vinyl Scratch and never stop the music!” His speakers bellowed, heavy dance music then followed, the end result was an excited Lyra trying to dance to the beat. After some serious raving later, KITT turned the amplifier off and silence fell upon the pair. Lyra turned to KITT with a huge smile on her face. “Wow, thanks KITT! I didn’t know you could do that!” “It’s just one of my many functions.” “We’re approaching Twilight’s place now. Stay here, I’ll go and knock.” Lyra trotted up to the door and raised a hoof to knock. Before she did, she heard commotion inside and some yelling. She peered through the door handle to see Twilight galloping madly away from her rear glass doors. A rather large smash came from the direction of the glass doors. Lyra couldn’t see what it was, but she heard it speak. “Are you Twilight Sparkle?” It said. By this time Twilight was cowering against a book case, whatever it was scared her. She nodded in response. “Is this your home?” It asked again, another nod. “Then you LIED to me. HAND IT OVER.” It bellowed, however its voice seemed to lack personality. Lyra thought it best to back away from the door now and head to KITT to see if he can help. “Whats wrong, you didn’t knock and I heard a smash inside?” KITT asked. “I don’t know! Can you do that fancy scan thing and see what it is?” Lyra asked, sounding panicky. “There is one pony, one lizard like creature, an owl and... KARR!?” KITT exclaimed as much as he could. “But I saw him explode! It can’t be KARR! I’ll do a re-scan. Pony, owl, lizard and KARR, again! Lyra, get in.” KITT ordered as he opened his doors. “Why, what’s going on?” Lyra asked, getting in and sitting awkwardly (not for her). “There is a pony in there and it is in grave danger. The thing in there is a cold hearted killing machine.” With that warning, KITT accelerated over to the tree and manoeuvred around to the already broken glass doors. Indeed there was a grey and black Trans-Am with licence plate KARR inside, pinning a small purple lizard against the wall. KITT’s audio enhancement activated and revealed what was going on inside. “Give me power, Twilight. Or the lizard gets crushed.” KARR threatened. “Just give it to him!” Spike yelled, obviously in panic. “I don’t know what he wants!” Twilight protested. Sweating and trying to prise Spike free of KARR’s front end. “He wants my plug in my bedroom Twi! Can’t you see that? He’s a robot and he has come for power!” Spike yelled. “That can’t be right, robot’s don’t exist.” Twilight argued. “Too many television shows for you, young dragon. Now, what do you want, KARR. Tell me and I’ll get it for you.” Twilight was trying to act calm, and failing seeing as her smile was less than strait and her mane was equally as askew. “The ‘dragon’ Spike, is correct. I am the Knight Automated Roving Robot, and I require POWER.” KARR was definitely almost annoyed, or he actually was annoyed but his monotone didn’t let him express it. “Oh.” Twilight deadpanned. She looked at KARR, examining his bonnet. “Where do I plug you in? Also, let Spike go.” Twilight said. KARR reversed away from the wall, allowing Spike to breathe a sigh in relief. A small panel opened up where the fuel filler cap would be and a small cable fell out unceremoniously on to the floor. “Plug this in.” KARR stated the obvious. “Ok, will do. You could’ve just asked instead of destroying my window, threatening my assistant and driving INSIDE my home.” Twilight chided. “You’re also paying for that window breakage. I didn’t forget that.” Twilight said as she trotted up the stairs with KARRs wire in magic. Outside, KITT and Lyra were watching the whole event unfurl. “KITT. What just happened?” Lyra asked, very confused. “Why didn’t we help?” “KARR is back, and as mean as ever by the looks of things. And I don’t want him to know I am here, if he thinks he is alone, he will let his guard down then we can destroy him.” KITT replied as he reversed away from the library. “Destroying him seems a little harsh for just breaking a window.” “KARR is a menace and always has been. For the past few days back where I came from; he nearly killed a man with a pacemaker, nearly burnt a woman alive, stranded two men on a bridge that was collapsing and shot me with a laser three times.” KITT was now driving slowly away from the library. “Ouch.” Lyra responded. “Exactly. Now, I still need charging. Could we not get power at that party?” KITT asked, turning toward the house that was glowing. “In theory, yes. But it will be tricky seeing as most of the town is in that one house.” “How do they fit in?” “Pinkie Pie. That is all. Right, let’s see if we can do this without causing a riot. Can you go silent or something KITT?” After the request, a ‘Silent Mode’ button depressed on KITT’s dashboard, right near where Lyra was sitting. She looked at the button and made a deadpan face. “Of course, obviously.”
Chapter 1: KITT vs KARRKnight of the Pony (1983) “I accept your challenge!” The deep, tinny voice echoed from KARR, who has at long last finally been able to corner Michael and KITT. Immediately after the statement, a green laser shot out of the front of KARR, missing its black target by mere millimetres. “That was close.” KITT stated, still tinny but not as deep and in no way as threatening as its rival across the valley. “Yeah yeah, I want it to be close. Are you ready?” Michael asked KITT. “If this plan of yours fails, I want you to know. It has been a beautiful partnership.” KITT replied. “Feeling is mutual pal” Michael punched KITT into first with force “Feeling is mutual.” The black car lunged forward, heading into battle. At the same time, its grey and black rival also accelerated blindingly fast. Short after, another laser was fired from KARR and narrowly missed KITT. The two cars pirouetted past each other, neither wanting to physically contact the other. They parked once again on the opposite sides of the valley from where they started. “Very well, if you insist on a game of dodging, perhaps this will change your mind.” KARR said, and then proceeded to shoot at the pillar holding up the remains of the bridge the armoured truck was on (Yeah, there’s one of those. If you don’t know what exactly is going on, just roll with it for now.). The bridge shook violently and the truck was nearly thrown off. “Michael, the men in the armoured car!” KITT exclaimed. “Let’s get over there.” Michel responded with haste. “But Michael...” KITT protested. “Do it!” Michael commended and then hit some buttons inside KITT that apparently made him go forwards. However, KARR remained stationary, lining up another laser shot at KITT and fired. The shot hit KITT on the windscreen and sparks flew for a considerable distance from the hit. Michael flinched at the bright explosion. “You alright?” “I can’t take another blow like that” KITT warned. “Alright, prepare the high tensile reflectors. If we find the right angle, we’re gunna shatter that laser.” Meanwhile KARR had positioned himself on a slightly higher piece of ground. “Goodbye, Michael Knight!” KARR exclaimed and prepared to shoot a laser at KITT. Michael turned KITT broadside to KARR, bracing for the incoming laser. The second KARR shot the laser at the duo, Michael pushed a button on KITT’s roof and raised the reflector (mirror?) over the top of the window. The laser reflected off of the window and back toward KARR. Unfortunately, the angle was a wee bit off, and missed KARR’s laser but killed off his front end, causing KARR to blow a chip. The chip was the one that had KARR’s core programming of ‘Self Preservation’ on. “You are lucky, Michael Knight, I cannot shoot my laser for my battery is fading. Prepare for a head on collision, and in turn, your death.” “I don’t understand Michael, we have tried a head on collision before and he chickened out!” “KITT, the circuit we blew must have been that part of his programming that made him do that. We have no choice but to head on.” “But Michael...” KITT protested again “It will be okay KITT, think positive” Michael said as me manoeuvred KITT into position. “I can’t ‘think positive’, Michael. I will however analyse the situation and go by the outcome that benefits you and me.” KITT responded. “Are you ready Michael?” “Ready, as I’ll ever be! Go for it!” Michael hit the pursuit button and rocketed off toward KARR, who was also accelerating rapidly in their direction.” “If I am destroyed, so shall you be.” KARR threatened. As the two vehicles approached each other, time seemed to slow down. The distance closed rapidly between them. Without warning KITT activated the right eject seat, sending Michael into the and landing in a bush. “Sorry Michael. My primary function is to protect human life, I can’t let you die!” Mere seconds later, KITT and KARR were mere feet from each other. For Michael watching from his bush, time seemed to slow down (again) to a crawl. He watched in horror as KITT approached KARR at speeds topping 150mph. The second the noses of the two touched, there was a blinding light that engulfed both KITT and KARR and a heat that could make wood combust. The light only lasted for less than a second, but it was enough to temporarily blind Michael and burn an unfortunate bush that was very near the collision. Michael tried to regain his vision, looking for the wreck of KITT and KARR. He could see the burning bush, he could see the armoured truck still balanced on the bridge, driver of which got out to watch the fight. Michael looked around, no black Trans-Am anywhere. “KITT?” Michael said into his watch. “KITT? You there?” Michael was getting worried. “KITT!!” Michael yelled into seemingly nowhere. He then proceeded to fall to his knees with a look of despair on his face. He then pushed another button on his watch. “Bonnie?” He asked. “Yes Michael? Is KARR gone? Did you win?” A female voice replied. “Yeah, KARR’s gone, but so is KITT.” Michael solemnly said. There was no reply from the small watch for a while. “Ok Michael, stay there, we’re coming. Keep an eye out for any sign in case KITT returns. I'll contact Devon.” Michael then looked toward his watch again and pushed the button. “KITT, if you can hear me. You are the best partner I have ever had and I will never forget it.” Michael then proceeded to take the watch off and throw it in the burning bush, the last place where KITT was.
Chapter 2: Move, Equine!Knight of the Pony (Equestria) Somewhere, deep in Whitetail wood, small pinprick of light appeared out of nowhere. An earth pony going for an afternoon stroll spotted the light and approached it. “Well, isn’t this a curiosity!” She said, eyeing the spec. She was watching it closely and saw that it was expanding slowly. She decided it was a good idea to back step a little bit, give the dot some room. Without warning, the dot expanded to three times that the size of the pony watching it. “What in Equestia?” The pony said, dumbstruck. Moments later, a large black object was ejected from the light source at incredible speeds and crashed through some trees before coming to a stop. The ever curious pony trotted up to the black thing, and she heard it making an occasional pulsating noise coming from the pointy end of it. She trotted around and saw a little red light pinging back and forth, making the pulsating noise. “Michael!” The black thing said. The pony jumped back, shocked. “Michael, can you read me, come in Michael!” The thing kept saying. The pulsating noise picked up and the light flashed faster. “My scanners indicate that KARR has been ACTION NOT FOUND. That’s odd; the information for this situation has not been entered into my databanks. In that case this must not be a regular situation.” The pony was stood still as a statue, wearing a face of pure terror and somewhat confusion. KITT reversed slightly and positioned himself facing the pony, which was still playing statue. “Equine, I know it may be in your instincts to just be still when a danger introduces itself, but I do not like animal company. Now scat! Skidaddle!” The pony just stood there, same expression, same position. “Vamoose! Arrivederci! GO AWAY!” KITT moved slightly toward the pony. “I don’t want to hurt you, Equine, I just would like you to go away.” “Th... that’s a bit rude, isn’t it?” The pony finally spoke, still scared stiff. “Fascinating, this animal has gained the power of speech.” KITT said to himself. “This must be the first conversation between a car and a horse ever.” “Excuse me, Mr. Whatever-you-are. I am a pony, not a horse. And, as a matter what are you? Don’t kill me!” She cowered. “I am the voice of the Knight Industries Two Thousand’s micro-processor. K.I.T.T for easy reference, KITT if you prefer.” KITT reeled off his stock speech, the same one he used when meeting Michael. “I am... er... Bon-Bon Sweet, the earth pony, Miss Sweet for easy reference, Bon-Bon if you prefer.” She decided to copy what KITT said, for some reason. “Good, I will enter your name and the fact that your species can talk into my databanks.” KITT acknowledged Bon-Bon. “Now, I don’t suppose you can tell me where I am?” “You are in... I mean, your current location, Mr. KITT, is Whitetail woods in the Kingdom of Equestria.” Bon-Bon stated, a bit confused, but trying to sound intelligent. “I do not know of any place called Equestria. Are you sure that is correct?” KITT responded, checking his databanks for any hits at Equestria. “Well, know it or not, that is where you are, Mr. KITT.” Bon-Bon retorted, she was fed up of being made a fool of. “That information has been entered into my databanks. Can you direct me to the nearest town.” KITT asked, scanning ahead of him to confirm that he was indeed in a wood. “Behind you, I was just on my way there when you just appeared. Do you want to follow me back near the town? I don’t think going in is a good idea seeing as the rest of the town, bar one pony, will react in the same way I did.” “You have a point, Bon-Bon. Would you like a lift to town?” KITT opened his passenger door. Bon-Bon approached slowly, still a little freaked. “Are you some kind of cart?” Bon-Bon asked, having seen the wheels and the door. “I am the voice of the Knight Industries Two Thousand’s micro-processor. K.I.T.T for easy reference, KITT if you prefer.” “Never mind.” She got in the door and sat uncomfortably in the seat. “How does Lyra sit like this?” After she was in, KITT shut the door and drove of slowly, following the directions being given in transit by Bon-Bon. The pair trundled through the woods, the only sound being that of KITT’s scanner, identifying the path through the trees. Bon-Bon tried to make conversation. “Sooo... are you some kind of robot?” She asked. “I am the voice of the Knight..” KITT started to reply again. “Not that again! Answer with a different sentence for Celestia’s sake!” “I am a computer built into a car, to put it bluntly.” “A comu-what-now?” “Let’s just go with calling me a robot for now, since technically I am one considering the name of my twin. Speaking of which, have you seen another robot like me around here?” “Er... no, just you Mr. KITT.” Bon-Bon replied, kind of off guard by the question. “I agree, my scanners are not picking up any traces of KARR.” “And car is...” “My predecessor, the prototype of me. He is identical in every way apart from his core programming...” KITT started to explain. “Lost me.” Bon-Bon interrupted, passing a hoof over her head to show it has gone over her. “Did we make a wrong turn?” “It’s just a phrase, KITT, just keep going for now.” Bon-Bon replied. ‘This is going to be a long trip back to Ponyville, I can tell.’
Chapter 3: What, another car?Knight of the Pony (Equestria) Somewhere, deep inside the dark undergrowth of the EverFree Forest, a small pinprick of light appeared out of nowhere. The spec stayed small for a while, illuminating the darkness. Soon after, the spec expanded and ejected a grey and black object. The object crashed through some trees and came to a standstill. The forest was lit slightly by a yellow pulsating light that seemed to bounce from side to side, and the trees echoed a pulsating noise that emanated from the object. (On the fringe of the EverFree Forest) “Applebloom! What if Zecora’s not in! Come back!” Scootaloo shouted after Applebloom as she entered the EverFree. “Don’t worry girls! Ah’ve been in the EverFree many times before and nuttin’ ever harmed me none. It’s all stories meant to scare ya.” Applebloom retorted. “Now you comin’ or wut? Ah need to get a plant to decorate Granny’s room sometime.” “Fine, come on Sweetie Belle.” Scootaloo gave in. “What’s going on? What are we doing?” Sweetie asked, clearly clueless. The tiny trio trotted deeper into the forest, following the path that was trodden by Zecora. Applebloom made note to avoid any blue leaved plants that may obstruct their path. Their small walk was uneventful, and unfruitful. Applebloom could not find the specific plant that Granny Smith asked for. “Yellow stem, white leaves. Yellow stem, white leaves.” Applebloom repeated to herself while looking for the plant. “Girls! Look!” Scootaloo called, a little too loudly. She was pointing into the undergrowth in the direction of a yellow pulsating light. “Could it be aliens?” Sweetie Belle asked. “I heard that aliens come to the EverFree Forest to stock up on supplies. At least that’s what Rarity said.” “O’ course it ain’t aliens.” Applebloom replied. “It’s... It’s a...” “Alien?” Scootaloo filled in. “Ah guess we can go on that for now. But when we find that there ain’t no aliens, Ah’ll be wearin’ mah smug face.” Applebloom gave in to her friend’s persistence in believing in aliens. Seriously, ponies from out’a space. Not likely. The trio approached the light source, and soon they could hear an odd pulsating noise emanating from it. Suddenly, there was a loud roar as something massive lunged toward the CMC. “I AM KARR” The thing spoke as it landed in front of the three fillies. “Identify yourselves or you will be destroyed.” KARR threatened. The CMC just stood there, still as statues. KARR seemed to sit opposite them for a short amount of time. “My scanners indicate that you are not humans. The humans making conversation must be close by, but the trees are disrupting my scanner range.” KARR said to no-one in particular, he then started to move toward the fillies. “Now, get out of my way, puny creatures of low intelligence.” The three were still trying to impersonate statues and staring in horror at KARR. “Move or I will flatten you.” KARR threatened. The fillies soon scuttled aside, making way for KARR. “Interesting, it seems you understand my threat. Equines, do you understand English?” The three nodded simultaneously, still scared of KARR (wouldn’t you be?). “Then identify yourselves, or you will be seen as a threat to me, and I will destroy you.” KARR threatened again (he does a lot of that). “My... name is A- Applebloom.” Applebloom stuttered. “This here is Scootaloo and this is Sweetie Belle.” The three stood, slightly less scared not that will not be destroyed, waiting for a response. “Interesting, your species can also speak, I am inserting this into my databanks. Do you three wish to harm me?” KARR asked. “Er... no?” Sweetie Belle answered. “Good. Then I can trust you, Sweetie Belle. Are your companions going to cause harm?” KARR enquired. “No” “Good. I have inserted the fact that I can indeed trust Applebloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle into my databanks. I will not harm you. Is there anything I can do for you.” “We would like to go home now, if you don’t mind. Thanks for the offer Mr. KARR.” Scootaloo responded. “Where is ‘home’. Can I take you there?” As KARR said this, his doors opened. “Yes please, if you can Mr. KARR.” Sweeite Belle said, and beckoned the rest of the CMC inside KARR. “Direct me to ‘home’.” KARR commanded. Sweetie Belle gave directions to KARR as they plodded along at a relatively slow speed. KARR did not want to damage himself of a rouge tree. (Just outside Ponyville) “Stop here KITT.” Bon-Bon said. “We’re near the town and I don’t want to scare anypony.” KITT slowed from his drive and parked on top of a small hill. “Right’o Bon-Bon” KITT replied. “I’ll be here if you need me.” “I’ll be back shortly with one of my friends, she well love to see you.” Bon-Bon told KITT, and with that trotted off toward Ponyville. It was a relatively warm day, not to hot that a pony would need to be inside at mid-day. Bon-Bon made her way to her house via the Apple Family’s apple stand, where she brought some apples. She made sure Applebloom was not on selling duty after what happened a few months ago, her back took forever to recover. She pushed the door to her house open and looked inside. “Lyra?” She called. “Lyra, you here?” The house looked dark, no sign of life. Bob-Bon trotted upstairs to Lyra’s bedroom and stood in-front of the door that had a sign on it; ‘No entry to anypony, unless you are Bon-Bon with food’. Bon-Bon ignored the sign and trotted in. The sight was appalling. Lyra was lying down face first on her bed, her mane was an absolute state and her legs were spread in no particular angle. The was a small wet patch on the mattress under Lyra’s face where she had been drooling. “Lovely.” Bon-Bon grimaced and approached the sleeping mare. She prodded her in the side with a hoof. “Turnips make mice cry...” Lyra muttered. Bon-Bon poked her again. “I accidentally the Lyrish potato famine...” She said again. Bon-Bon was not surprised at this, as Lyra usually talked horse manure in her sleep. “LYRA HEARTSTRINGS. WAKE UP!” Bon-Bon yelled. Lyra rolled over and opened her eyes. “Hay Bon-Bon, bring breakfast?” Lyra asked, still half asleep. “No, it’s ten past one. If I brought you anything, it would be lunch.” Bon-Bon replied. ‘What does she think I am, her slave?’ “Oh... did you bring me lunch then?” Lyra asked. She was then clopped in the face by Bon-Bon, who was looking quite peeved. “No Lyra, I have not brought you anything. I just need to show you something and it’s also time to get out of your pit.” Bon-Bon nagged. “Fine, fine. Let me get ready.” Lyra sat up and looked toward Bon-Bon. She was the surrounded by Lyra’s magic and was levitated out of the room, the door then shut in her face. Some minutes and nagging later Lyra and Bon-Bon were walking out of their house and turned in the direction were Bon-Bon left KITT. “So what’s this all about?” Lyra asked. Bon-Bon looked at her and responded with a 'You’ll see' face. Lyra gave Bon-Bon a frown at the smart-flank face. The pair trotted out of the town and toward the hill where KITT was still sat. “This is it? Another car? I got tired of cars after the charade with the DeLorean.” Lyra complained. “The what-now?” Bon-Bon asked, confused. “Oh, that’s right, you never saw it! Forget what I said!” Lyra covered for herself. “So, what’s this one called? Is it another type of DeLorean.” Lyra asked, pointing a hoof at KITT. “No, I am not a DeLorean. Thos things are over-rated and underpowered. I am the voice of the Knight Industries Two Thousand’s micro-processor. K.I.T.T for easy reference, KITT if you prefer.” KITT snapped out at Lyra. “Oh great, this one talks too. Except with an attitude.” Lyra complained. “Talks too? I happen to know there are only two cars that can talk, one is in-front of you and the other has been destroyed!” KITT answered back. “Well, I saw the *splech*.” Lyra was cut off by Bon-Bon sticking her hoof in her face. “Don’t argue Lyra, KITT has helped me get home and needs a place to... charge his battering ram? Was that it?” “Charge my batteries. Does your civilisation know of electricity?” KITT corrected. “Twilight Sparkle has a plug if that’s what you’re asking.” Lyra replied, having removed the offending hoof from her face. “We will have to wait until nightfall though, the town will not like seeing you.” (Now exiting the EverFree) “KARR! Slow down!” Applebloom yelled as KARR sped through the thinning tree line. “Negative, Applebloom. There is no reason so slow down.” KARR responded. “You’ll hurt somepony!” Scootaloo interjected. “That is no concern of mine.” KARR deadpanned. “If they are too slow witted to move out of the way they do not deserve to live.” The deadly car exited the EverFree and started making its way toward Ponyville, at mid-day.
Chapter 4: BatteriesMush: Yeah, this one is shorter and not very eventful, but It has Applejack in it. It more sets up the next few chapters so its kinda important. Knight of the Pony (Sweet Apple Acres) “Well, that about does it fer this mornin’.” Applejack said to her-self, exhausted after kicking various trees to gain some apples. “Ah better go ‘n’ see how Appleboom an’ ‘er friends are doin’. They’ve been awful quiet.” Applejack headed to where she last saw the CMC playing a game of ‘head-butt the beachball’, she rounded the corner of the barn however to meet a completely different sight. A low black and grey thing with a flashing yellow light was swerving between her apple trees at incredible speeds. It seemed to be headed for the housing part of the farm and showed no signs of slowing down. Applejack realised her home was in peril and set off at full gallop toward the house. “BIG MAC! GET OVER HERE!” She yelled at the top of her voice, still galloping as fast as she could. Without question, as it was obviously an emergency, Big Mac ran up to her side awaiting instructions. “Protect the house from that... thing! Ah’ll go and get granny out ‘n’ keep ‘er safe!” Applejack commanded. With only a nod in reply, Big Mac changed course to intercept KARR. Big Mac was galloping as fast as he could toward KARR, hoping that his presence alone would deter it, if it was alive at all. His plan seemed to work as he missed the front of the vehicle by merely a foot and sent it slightly off course, into a tree. Big Mac heard the crash and thought it was over and turned around expecting to see a wrecked whatever-it-was. He instead was greeted by the site of a tree that had been pushed over as if it was not even there, and the black thing was still headed toward the house at incredible speed. Inside KARR, Applebloom was still trying to get KARR to slow down by frantically yelling at him. “Please slow down! Ah don’t want to hurt anypony or anymore of mah sister’s trees!” “Negative Applebloom, according to your directions we are nearly at your destination. To slow down now would be pointless.” KARR responded in the same monotone voice as always. KARR sped around some more trees and narrowly missed another. He then slammed on the breaks and came to a stop just a few feet from the side of the house. “You are at your destination, Applebloom. You may get out now if you wish.” KARR opened his doors and the trio exited as quick as possible, not even looking back to say thanks. “They just have a free ride in the prototype of the car of the future and do not say thank you. I should’ve just flattened them. Very well, I will file this experience under ‘Hindsight’ and find a power source.” KARR complained to himself. Inside the cabin, a small bar filled with lights with a small beep effect. “It seems my scanners have picked up another life form. Another unintelligent pony, no doubt. “Just who are y’all calling unintelligent! You’re the one who nearly destroyed mah home!” Applejack yelled from behind KARR. “Stop giving your species bad examples. I evidently did not destroy your ‘home’, as you can see, I am not touching it.” KARR retorted. “From the southern drawl and familiar tone, you must be the sister of the ungrateful Applebloom.” KARR backed up toward Applejack and started to make a three point turn to face her. “Yes, Ah’m her sister, if y’all should know. And just what in tarnation are you?” Applejack asked, still furious about the black thing missing her house, but only just. “I am the Knight Automated Roving Robot. KARR if you prefer. I am the prototype of the car of the future.” KARR reeled off his stock speech to Applejack, who was still frowning. “Well ‘KARR’ you nearly gone killed mah sister, what you gun’ say to that?” Applejack accused. “Your sister was perfectly safe.” “Ah see. And you brought ‘er home ‘cause...” “I brought her here because she knew how to get into the forest where I was dumped. If she knew how to get in, she knew how to get out. I did not help her. I used her to help me.” “Ah see. Makes sense. Ah can’t hold grudges an’ all. ‘Specially if there’s nothin’ to hold a grudge about. Ah’m Applejack by tha way.” Applejack introduced herself, at the same time relaxing ‘KARR didn’t do anything wrong, I just assumed he did is all’. “Hello Applejack. Applebloom informed me, as your sister, that you will not harm me. Is this correct?” KARR wanted confirmation he was safe. After the collision with KITT, his ‘molecular bonded shell’ was weakened significantly. “Ah won't harm you none if you don’t harm me or mah family”. Applejack responded. Still keeping distance from KARR, not trusting him one bit. “I see. The information that the Apple family is a neutral party has been inserted into my databanks. I will not harm you.” KARR responded. “I am going to have to charge my batteries soon. Is there any place I can go where there is sun but no chance of harm coming to me?” KARR’s T-top started revealing a small Solar panel. It wasn’t very big, but it would keep him alive until he finds, and destroys, his nemesis. Applejack pointed to a hill far away that was not covered by many apple trees. “Y’all can go over there, nopony there to harm you.” ‘Or you to harm them’. She added subconsciously. Without another word, KARR rolled off toward the hill, passing Big Macintosh who had been watching the whole thing. He slowly walked up to Applejack and motioned her to step out of the sight of KARR “Ah know what yer thinkin, Big Mac. And Ah’m not sure Ah can trust it. That’s why Ah sent it over there, to be far away from any pony folk. Was that a good move?” Applejack asked for re-assurance. “Eyyup.” Big Mac replied. “So, let’s see if I have categorised the data you have given me.” KITT said to Lyra and Bon-Bon, who were sitting on his bonnet (‘hood’ for you Americans) enjoying the mid-day sun. “Go for it KITT. I’ll correct you if need be.” Lyra responded. “Here goes. We are in Equestria.” KITT started. “Yep.” “Capital of which is Canterlot.” “Yep” “That small town there is Ponyville” “Yep” “And the other town names you have given me are; Canterbury, Buckston, Bucksted, Fillydelphia, Mustanglia, Stalliongrad, Manechester, Manehatten, Trottingham, Las Haygas, Haywood, Sydneigh, Hoofington, Appleoosa, Dodge Junction, Bridleway and Foalshatten. Is that it?” “You forgot Neightherway.” Bon-Bon chipped in. Lyra looked at her oddly. “I have never heard of Neightherway. Where is it?” Lyra asked. “It’s a small town where my parents grew up. Kinda between Canterlot and Manehatten.” Bon-Bon said, waving a hoof in roughly the right direction. “Anyway, apart from that, KITT, it seems you are completely up to date on most of the important things about Equestria.” “And I am thankful for that. I have had enough bad horse puns to drown out Michael’s lame attempts at ‘getting to know’ a certain female.” At this, Lyra and Bon-Bon blushed slightly. “Now, if you two do not mind, I need to shut off until dark. I do not want to deplete my batteries unnecessarily. I will leave my doors open if you wish to come in should it rain.” And with that, KITT powered down for the next few hours. His scanner stopped pinging the light across and his dash went dark. “So... Sugarcube corner?” Lyra offered. “Are my sweets not good enough for you or something!” Bon-Bon joked. The pair then headed off toward the little sweet shop.
Chapter 5: Power StruggleKnight of the Pony (Equestria) “Come on KARR! Please?!” Scootaloo begged. She was sat on the bonnet of KARR peering into the cabin with pleading eyes. It was nearly dark out and she wanted some fun before she had to go home and eventually to bed. “Request denied, Scootaloo. I do not have enough power to fulfil your request.” KARR replied in the same emotionless voice as ever. “Come on. How much power does it take to use the ‘Eject Right’ button again? I went really high last time!” Scootaloo persisted to bug KARR. Earlier, she had managed to persuade KARR to open his doors so she could have a look inside. When she pressed ‘Eject Right’ on the dashboard, she was shot up into the air by KARR, much to the amusement of the other two CMC on the ground. Scootaloo couldn’t fly yet, but she could glide somewhat, and she thought she was pretty good at it, and KARR shot her far higher than she could ever jump or find a ledge of that height. “To answer your question Scootaloo, more power than I currently have in my batteries. I cannot give you figures, Wilton Knight programmed me to secrecy about the voltage and amps that I require to use my facilities.” KARR answered. Scootaloo didn’t really understand what just happened, or who Wilton Knight was. “So that a definite, absolute, final ending no?” Scoot looked a little upset. “Spptttt” She spat, assumingly expressing the she was gutted she couldn’t fly or she was impersonating a fart. Either way, she turned and started to trot slowly away from KARR. ‘Who knows how long it will take KARR to charge off of the sun alone. I may never get to go in the air like that again. ‘If only we had another source of power that KARR could use.’ Scoot thought to herself ‘...hay, wait. Twilight must have a plug or something to get electricity into Spike’s televemission thingy!’ She came up with a plan. She turned around to face KARR again. “Hay KARR!” She yelled. “What now Scootaloo.” KARR said, almost sounding annoyed. “I know where you can get more power!” Scootaloo jumped up and down on the spot, flapping her itty bitty wings. “Follow me!” With those final frantic words Scootaloo buzzed down the hill with KARR following at a fair distance behind. Lyra trotted slowly up the hill toward KITT. Bon-Bon had given her the duty to tell KITT where to go to get plugged in and charging off of something more substantial than the now setting sun. She approached him and tapped on his window lightly. “KITT, wakey wakey. Time to get power.” She said into the glass. Inside the cabin of KITT, some lights flashed on going down the dashboard. Eventually the dash itself was glowing with little LEDs and some beeping things. KITT’s voice box flashed red a few times and more lights and beepers lit up and beeped. Lastly, his scanner started pinging the little red light across. The whole boot-up process took just under a minute. “Boot-up sequence complete. Oh, hello Lyra.” “Evening KITT, time to go to Twilight’s and get some power.” Lyra said again to KITT. “Here, follow me, I’ll take you on a route that has not many ponies.” Lyra trotted off toward Twilight’s library, taking a wide berth around a small house with disco music and flashing lights. “Lyra, what is going on in that building?” KITT asked. Lyra knew this question was coming, she could see it a mile away (seriously, the lights were really bright) “That, KITT, is what we call a Pinkie Party. A new colt just moved in and Pinkie Pie is throwing him a party to welcome him to the party.” Lyra explained. “That does not look like any Party I have ever seen. When Michael used to go into parties, he used to come out with a girl on each arm, but none ever had lights a bright as those.” KITT replied. He was definitely fond of Michael, being his driver for three years tends to do that to an automated car. “Who’s Michael?” Lyra aksed. Obviously this question was coming. “My driver back on earth. I ejected him from my cabin to spare his life before the collision with KARR that brought us here.” KITT explained. However, Lyra wasn’t paying much attention to KITT, she was paying more attention to whatever song was playing inside the party. “Darn. I think I can hear Vinyl Scratch’s top hit in there. I love that song.” Lyra said to herself. KITT saw and heard what Lyra was thinking and subsequently did something about it. She scanned the music playing inside the house, cleaned it of partying ponies and amplified various bits of the song so it sounded as if it was coming straight off of the record. KITT turned on his external speakers, which Michael bugged Bonnie forever to have installed, and gave Lyra a nice surprise. “Spin that record Vinyl Scratch and never stop the music!” His speakers bellowed, heavy dance music then followed, the end result was an excited Lyra trying to dance to the beat. After some serious raving later, KITT turned the amplifier off and silence fell upon the pair. Lyra turned to KITT with a huge smile on her face. “Wow, thanks KITT! I didn’t know you could do that!” “It’s just one of my many functions.” “We’re approaching Twilight’s place now. Stay here, I’ll go and knock.” Lyra trotted up to the door and raised a hoof to knock. Before she did, she heard commotion inside and some yelling. She peered through the door handle to see Twilight galloping madly away from her rear glass doors. A rather large smash came from the direction of the glass doors. Lyra couldn’t see what it was, but she heard it speak. “Are you Twilight Sparkle?” It said. By this time Twilight was cowering against a book case, whatever it was scared her. She nodded in response. “Is this your home?” It asked again, another nod. “Then you LIED to me. HAND IT OVER.” It bellowed, however its voice seemed to lack personality. Lyra thought it best to back away from the door now and head to KITT to see if he can help. “Whats wrong, you didn’t knock and I heard a smash inside?” KITT asked. “I don’t know! Can you do that fancy scan thing and see what it is?” Lyra asked, sounding panicky. “There is one pony, one lizard like creature, an owl and... KARR!?” KITT exclaimed as much as he could. “But I saw him explode! It can’t be KARR! I’ll do a re-scan. Pony, owl, lizard and KARR, again! Lyra, get in.” KITT ordered as he opened his doors. “Why, what’s going on?” Lyra asked, getting in and sitting awkwardly (not for her). “There is a pony in there and it is in grave danger. The thing in there is a cold hearted killing machine.” With that warning, KITT accelerated over to the tree and manoeuvred around to the already broken glass doors. Indeed there was a grey and black Trans-Am with licence plate KARR inside, pinning a small purple lizard against the wall. KITT’s audio enhancement activated and revealed what was going on inside. “Give me power, Twilight. Or the lizard gets crushed.” KARR threatened. “Just give it to him!” Spike yelled, obviously in panic. “I don’t know what he wants!” Twilight protested. Sweating and trying to prise Spike free of KARR’s front end. “He wants my plug in my bedroom Twi! Can’t you see that? He’s a robot and he has come for power!” Spike yelled. “That can’t be right, robot’s don’t exist.” Twilight argued. “Too many television shows for you, young dragon. Now, what do you want, KARR. Tell me and I’ll get it for you.” Twilight was trying to act calm, and failing seeing as her smile was less than strait and her mane was equally as askew. “The ‘dragon’ Spike, is correct. I am the Knight Automated Roving Robot, and I require POWER.” KARR was definitely almost annoyed, or he actually was annoyed but his monotone didn’t let him express it. “Oh.” Twilight deadpanned. She looked at KARR, examining his bonnet. “Where do I plug you in? Also, let Spike go.” Twilight said. KARR reversed away from the wall, allowing Spike to breathe a sigh in relief. A small panel opened up where the fuel filler cap would be and a small cable fell out unceremoniously on to the floor. “Plug this in.” KARR stated the obvious. “Ok, will do. You could’ve just asked instead of destroying my window, threatening my assistant and driving INSIDE my home.” Twilight chided. “You’re also paying for that window breakage. I didn’t forget that.” Twilight said as she trotted up the stairs with KARRs wire in magic. Outside, KITT and Lyra were watching the whole event unfurl. “KITT. What just happened?” Lyra asked, very confused. “Why didn’t we help?” “KARR is back, and as mean as ever by the looks of things. And I don’t want him to know I am here, if he thinks he is alone, he will let his guard down then we can destroy him.” KITT replied as he reversed away from the library. “Destroying him seems a little harsh for just breaking a window.” “KARR is a menace and always has been. For the past few days back where I came from; he nearly killed a man with a pacemaker, nearly burnt a woman alive, stranded two men on a bridge that was collapsing and shot me with a laser three times.” KITT was now driving slowly away from the library. “Ouch.” Lyra responded. “Exactly. Now, I still need charging. Could we not get power at that party?” KITT asked, turning toward the house that was glowing. “In theory, yes. But it will be tricky seeing as most of the town is in that one house.” “How do they fit in?” “Pinkie Pie. That is all. Right, let’s see if we can do this without causing a riot. Can you go silent or something KITT?” After the request, a ‘Silent Mode’ button depressed on KITT’s dashboard, right near where Lyra was sitting. She looked at the button and made a deadpan face. “Of course, obviously.”
