Shard sat in his bed with his tools by his side, a box full of parts on the other and his latest project in his grasp as he used a screwdriver to secure the power source of the new robot. "Ray, could you pass me my laptop? I need to get the A.I. coding fixed, I came across a few bugs yesterday."

"Of course, one moment." As the robot went to carry out the request, Shard picked up a few more data chips and moved the personality core to the side to fix the bugged system. He closed a small hatch on the machine which was nearing completion. Now with experience in robotics thanks to his work on Rayleigh, he was able to get through the process of construction at a faster rate, the smaller size of the robot also made it easier for him to build.

After the A.I. systems were finished he would run a few tests before fully activating the small machine, intent on giving it the same properties as Rayleighs self aware systems to give it free will and most importantly, a soul. He didn't want a machine programmed to feel and think, he wanted to make a free thinking living being. How did he do this? Well I'd try to explain but there's already enough crazy and downright ridiculous shit in this story that has driven readers away so I ain't bringing spiritual and otherworldly powers into this.

Rayleigh set the computer down beside his creator and watched closely as he worked on his latest project. "Master Shard, if I may ask you a question, why did you choose this type of robotic companion for Miss Doo? Surely there were much better options with far more use."

"This little one isn't meant for helping Ditzy, it's for keeping her company and for keeping her safe if necessary. Plus, Ditzy loves the game, and it was a safer bet than trying to build a huge robotic A.I. system, as much as I would have wanted I just couldn't make it work anyway. Also, with the types of personalities these robots have, it'll go perfectly with my muffin." That last part slipped out of his mouth, his eyes widening as he realised what he had said.

Shard glared as Rayleigh stifled a laugh. "T-Terribly sorry Master Shard *snicker* it-its just so adorable and funny at the same time I just can't help it!"

"Shut it Ray!"

Two days later

Shard took in a breath as he looked to the white box in his hands. Having finished the robot and the A.I. programmed to develop on its own as the robot learns throughout its life, Shard placed it in a custom made bag flr Ditzy to carry it around in. Rayleigh turned into his ball and Shard placed him in his own custom bag begore throwing the two along with his school bags over his shoulders. He grunted as the weight pressed against some of his remaining bruises. "Master Shard, do you not think it would be a good idea to carry the bags to your car one at a time?" Rayleigh asked while poking an eye out from his bag.

"It's fine...besides...I need the exercise after being in bed for two days straight."

About twenty minutes later, Shard pulled up to see all of his friends standing outside the school ready to meet him with Ditzy. This caused him to smile, knowing that they would wait for him before going into the building. He noticed that Ditzy was wearing a new outfit, one which he liked maybe a little too much, so he slapped himself before any types of thoughts could come about. She was wearing a short green skirt and a light blue top with a small yellow tie, with green shoes and short socks covering her feet.

He shook his head and hot out of the car, lifting the tree bags out of the back seats. As he walked over Ditzy turned around and smiled but felt slightly confused before running up to him. "Shard! What are you doing out of bed?"

"What? You think I'd let a few bruises keep me in bed when I could be spending time with you and the guys?"

"I wouldn't call a few cracked bones a few bruises..." Ditzy muttered.

"I'm mostly healed up anyway, just gotta take it easy and I'll be good as new tomorrow after I go see the CyCorp medical staff about my bones, they're sure to have something that needs testing anyway." He chuckled.

"You aren't seriously going to let a group of scientists test out new medical procedures on you right?" Ditzy asked slightly worried.

"Hell no! I ain't letting anyone mess with this bod, I worked hard to get it where it is and I don't want no 'accidental' mutations. I'm visiting Plas and he's got a team ready to look me over and give me proper care." He reassured her as he smiled. "I only signed up to test gadgets and weaponry, I didn't volunteer to be some scientists medical playground."

Ditzy smiled and cupped his cheek. "Good, I don't need my boyfriend coming home from work with a third arm or eye or something...no offence Ray."

"None taken Miss Doo." Rayleigh responded in his cheery voice as his eye poked out of the bag.

Ditzy chuckled before looking to the white oval shaped backpack that Shard had brought with him. "Hey, what's in that new bag?" She asked curiously.

Shard smirked and set the bags down while holding onto the new one. "Your Rayleigh."

He took the white box and set it on the ground. Ditzy watched it curiously while the group walked up to see what was going on, Rayleigh reaching his arms out of the bag and pulling himself out to watch the activation of his new friend.

The box smoke for a moment before the top opened up suddenly and a baby turret from portal jumped out of the box and onto the ground. "Whee!" It exclaimed as it jumped out and looked up at Ditzy. "Hey."

Ditzy almost squealed as she picked up the baby turret and hugged it close.

Turner shook his head while smiling. "Girls go mad whenever their partners get them a puppy, Shard just gave his girl something from her favourite game in a small, adorable form."

"Kinda jealous of Ditzy, having a caring guy to look after her and treat her like this." Carrot sighed.

"Same..." Lyra and Bonbon groaned while Ditzy began snuggling with her new robot.

Author's Notes:

And there's Ditzy's little robot companion.

If you don't know what a baby turret is like, here's a little video (couldn't find one damn photo of them)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUdqYEPFUMY

If anyone has any name suggestions, feel free to state them below (it's a girl btw)