Someone Like Me: Love Mechanism
Chapter 8: Beautiful Nature
Previous Chapter Next ChapterTwilight sat in her lab in the basement of the library, inspecting the broken C-Unit that Shining Armour had delivered to her. She rapidly ran around it, taking in as much detail as possible, a smile on her face. "This is amazing! I can finally figure out how the C-Units operate!" She came to a screeching halt as she looked from the hole in the robots chest and to the still functioning power core on the table next to it. She gasped and began collecting various tools. "If I can get the coding program from Cybe I should be able to repair this unit and have my very own robotic assistant!" She clapped her hooves in joy. "Thank you Cybe Catcher!"
Spike rolled his eyes from the living room and began reading a Power Ponies comic. "I swear she's getting worse by the day."
Cybe walked down the dirt path leading to his new home, listening to the wind softly blow through the leaves above him, rays of sunlight piercing through the layer of green. He took in a breath of the clean air and sighed happily. "So peaceful." Looking around he took in the beauty of nature, watching as a few butterflies flew amongst the daisies. He spott d the end of the path ahead and slightly quickened his pace.
Upon exiting the forest he had been walking through he stopped and stared in awe at the sight of the cottage. The small bridge that lead across a small river with a few ferrets and other animals sitting by the stream. Multiple breeds if birds flew to and from the leaves on the tree house, singing their own tunes as they flew. A few nice peeked their heads out of a mouse hole near the wooden door of the cottage, their noses twitching as they searched for any nearby food. A bear lay down on the grass under the shade of the treeline, resting in a peaceful slumber.
As he neared the door to the cottage he heard singing coming from the back of the building. Curious he walked to the back and saw Fluttershy singing to herself as she played with her animals. Cybe stood there in shock, enchanted by her voice. He rested his metal claw against the cottage and listened to the mare singing without a care in the world. As she floated gently off the ground Cybe noticed how the sunlight made her coat and mane shine, also making her eyes sparkle like stars. He just stood there, frozen and unable to move as he watched the enchanting pony before him.
As the song ended Fluttershy noticed Cybe and blushed furiously. She expected laughing but heard none. Looking back at him from behind her mane she saw his shocked expression.
"That was... incredible Fluttershy." Cybe managed to get out, walking towards her.
"R-Really?" Cybe kneeled down in front of her.
"Yes. Fluttershy, your voice is beautiful." Her blush only spread and she gave a soft smile.
"You... You really think so?" Cybe placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Of course, someone would have to have a mental condition to say otherwise." Fluttershy smiled and hugged the surprised cyborg.
"Thank you." She whispered. Cybe patted her back and they separated.
"Cybe Catcher, I presume?" Cybe turned to see Discord looking down at him with a neutral glare.
"You'd be correct, and you must be Discord." Cybe extended a claw which Discord took.
"Yes, I am Discord, spirit of chaos and disharmony." Celestia had warned him about Discord, so he knew what to expect. "Fluttershy, I believe Angel was looking for you."
Fluttershy nodded and gently flew around the corner. As soon as she was out of earshot Discord glared at Cybe.
"Listen here cyborg, Fluttershy may like you but I don't trust you for a second. I know what your kind has done and what you are capable of. If you so much as hurt one hair on her head I will rip you apart without a second thought. Are we clear?" Both stared each other down.
"Discord!" Fluttershy flew between them. "There is no call for that. Cybe isn't going to hurt me or you, so you don't need to threaten him! We talked about this not thirty minutes ago!" Scolded Fluttershy as she gave Discord the stare. Cybe placed a hand on her back and she looked back at him.
"It's alright Fluttershy, if I was in his shoes I wouldn't trust me either. I was actually expecting a much harsher threat, I'm glad my expectations were not met." Cybe turned to Discord. "I have no intention of harming this mare, only protect her. I don't want us constantly getting at each other while I'm staying here, truce?" Cybe held out his hand this time.
Discord sighed and placed his paw in Cybes hand. "Truce."
Fluttershy smiled at them and nodded in satisfaction. "Alright. I'll go make some tea. In the meantime, Discord will make you a room to stay in."
Cybe waved his claw. "I'm fine sleeping under a tree Fluttershy, I've grown to like sleeping out in the open." Fluttershy shook her head.
"Now none of that, you may be a cyborg but you still have your organic parts to look after. I don't want you catching your death from sleeping out in the open in a cold night. You're going to tell Discord what you want in your room and that is where you will sleep, and that's final." With that Fluttershy flew to the front of the house. Cybe just stood there with a look mixed with confusion and shock.
"Did... Did I just get whipped?" Discord patted his shoulder.
"Welcome to my world buddy."
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