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[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

"Not so fast!" 

 

A.I. didn't get more the a few feet beyond the entrance before he was grabbed by a mare In a tour guide uniform. 

 

"Just what do you think you're doing scaring these pour children!?"

 

Several foals huddled behind a statue of Dr. Warp smiling broadly as he gave medicine to a sick child. All about the room were exhibits detailing Dr. Warp's accomplishments and humanitarian work.

 

"Well!?" the tour guide demanded. "What do you have to say for yourself!?"

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

"What do I have to say for myself?

One word:

Wub"

*At that instant, a low, but loud distinctive humming sound began to rumble from A.I. as he faded from view and from the guides grasp. He had turned every single molecule in his body into a supercharged tuning fork. Every molecule had begun to move so fast that they disappeared from sight as well as generate an incredible amount of heat and sound.*

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

The foals behind the statue and the tour guide began to shriek in pain and agony. 

 

"Stop it! You're hurting them! You monster!" 

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

Oh you think I should stop? Fine, as you wish.

*Stops*

*Leans close to the guide*

But if I were you, I'd run. I'd run faaaaaar away. You don't want to be here when I'm done.

*Saunters towards the center room... again.*

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

Faster then greased lightning, an incorporeal tentacle erupts from the tour guide and reaches inside of A.I. cutting off his motor controls. The ghostly tentacle then carefully picks up the helpless robot. None of the foals seem the least bit surprised at this turn of events.

 

"Serves you right for hurting the children!" chastened the tour guide "I'm taking you to Dr. Warp. He'll know what to do with you. Come along children."

 

The foals followed behind the tour guide, as they made their way into the center of the complex. The tour guide pointed out different things along the way, conducting the tour as if nothing were wrong. Eventually they made their way to the center of the lab, which was a strange mix of a throne room and a scientific lab. Dr. Warp sat in his throne, and next to him the mayor lounged on ghostly tentacles of his own. The tour guide dumped A.I. onto the floor in front of the throne.

 

"Please reactivate his voice module, but keep his motor controls offline. I'm sure our guest has a few questions."

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

Oh haha, I find it funny that you didn't even come to me, but instead provided me with transportation as well as some help removing some of the scrap metal from in my neck. Erm, ONE of my necks, but nevermind that.

Let's get back to business! Ask away!

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

Dr. Warp smiled down at the robot on the floor. 

 

"Me, ask you questions? Hilarious! Now I believe this is the part where I tell you my whole evil plan, yes? Go ahead, ask what ever question pops into your mind!"

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

I was sure you had some questions for me as well but okay, your loss.

So what's up with the tentacles? Do you have a THING for them or what?

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

Dr. Warp laughed.

 

"My, now that is a long story! You see, about two years ago I made a horrible discovery. Strange extra dimensional beings had somehow possessed a large potion of the city's population. They acted like parasites, controlling the ponies' every movement. Of course, I did my best to try and separate the parasites from their hosts, but to no avail. If I tried to harm the parasite the host was harmed as well, the bond between the two was too strong to sever. But with the power of SCIENCE!, I outsmarted the alien parasites. I switched around the bond, and now the host controls the parasite! The puppet controls the master!"

 

Suddenly, Dr. Warp's smile became a frown.

 

"And then you came along. For some reason the sonic waves you give off harm the parasites greatly, and in turn harm their hosts. Your very existence is slowly killing half the population of the entire city. What am I to do with you?"  

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

"Well you could destroy me, but that would just end up badly for everyone. Yes that includes you too.

I mean, I could solve your little problem. Buck, I could make it beneficial. However from what I've seen you do so far, I'm not too sure if I should join you."

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

I don't want to destroy you. But I won't let you kill these innocent people either. If you have a solution, I'm all ears.

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

Well I have two simple questions to ask you first.

First, why did you go ahead and try to cover up the parasite incident?

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

"I"m afraid your going to have to as the mayor that question. The secrecy was his Idea." 

 

A.I. turned to look expectantly at the mayor. 

 

"Well uh, I didn't want to panic the citizens, of course!" The Mayor nervously replied. "and ponies don't vote ponies infected by a monster back into office."

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

"And second, do you think that ponies would panic were they to find out that there are ponies that are infected with something that makes them physically superior in every way? Or, more importantly, would YOU panic if this were released to the public?"

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

Absolutely. Why wouldn't they? And even if they didn't they would always treat the infected ponies with a measure of suspicion and fear. These infected ponies deserve a normal life free from such things.

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

"What if I told you that I have the potential to release that info at any given moment."

/Thanks for keeping the comms open Nano.

"Checkmate"

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

"NO!!!" Shrieked the Mayor. "I won't let you!"

 

The Mayor's tentacles began to wrap around the Robot.

 

"Now now, let's not do anything hasty here." Said Dr. Warp "Please stop that, Mayor."

 

The Mayor slowly retracted his tentacles, although he still shot the robot dirty looks.

 

"I don't think your fully appreciate the situation, A.I. Doing such a thing would be a grave mistake."

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

"Grave for you maybe."

"Go ahead, see how hard you can squeeze me before I pop like a bubble."

"You have nothing left to lose. Not anymore."

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

"No one here is going to hurt anypony, A.I." Explained Dr. Warp. "except you. You will hurt a great many ponies if that information is leaked."

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

"Who said I was going to release it?

I certainly didn't.

I have the potential, yes, but would I do it?

Of course not."

Well...

*A devious grin stretches across what was believed to be an immobile face.*

"Not yet."

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

If Dr. Warp noticed the robot's movements, he gave no sign.

 

"So what are you going to do now, A.I.? I hope you are going to do the right thing, but only you can decide whether to do that or not." 

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

Right? Wrong?

These words are being used like they have some special meaning behind them.

These words are not definite as they change when someone's perspective does.

I thought that you of all people would know that, Dr.Warp

I am not going to make a decision about whether I do the right or wrong thing.

No, I'm going to make a decision about whether or not I cure the world of this parasite or not.

*The previously motionless body raises up off the floor and walks towards the duo with its head leaning off to one side.*

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

Dr. Warp's eyes narrowed.

 

"I've told you, If you try to separate or kill the parasite attached to these ponies, it will kill them. I will not allow you to kill anypony"

[~~~~~~~~~~ 1,174]

"Now why would I want to kill the parasite?

I will not remove from its host.

I won't remove it because I want it to stay.

This parasite will not be killed either as I need it alive.

I will ADAPT it to improve EVERYONE.

This is the next step for us in the evolutionary ladder. Assimilation."

*A.I.'s head rolls back to its original position*

"And still, even if I were to kill everyone already infected, what would you do to stop me?"

Edited October 26, 2014 by A.I. Pony

[Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902]

"You are clearly mad. Very well, Allow me to show you what is in store for you."

 

A portal opened between A.I. and Dr. Warp. Out of that portal stepped Celestia and Luna. 

 

"I may have told you a little white lie. You see while I didn't inform the general populace, I DID inform the proper authorities. They've been listening in the entire time. I leave your fate in their capable hooves."