Autobots In Equestria

Chapter 4

Resting upon the side of a mountain was Canterlot; the beautiful capitol city of Equestria. It's most famous landmark was Canterlot Castle, home of the regal sisters and rulers of Equestria. Gazing out of one its many windows was the elder of the two, Princess Celestia. The white mare had her pink eyes locked on the civilians below as they played and socialized. The sight brought a smile to her lips and warmed her heart. Her eyes then shifted to a couple outside a café, laughing heartily and expressing love for one another in earnest.

Celestia's grin fell at this. She watched the Unicorn smiled as he kissed his Pegasus girlfriend. Though she knew she shouldn't think it, she could not help but wish that she was that mare. She wished that she had someone special to hold her, to love her, to give her comfort in difficult times. However, many of her subjects felt that no one was worthy of her. That all one could do was look but don't touch.

Any further thoughts on her personal life were put on hold by the familiar puff of dragon fire. No doubt her student or one of her friends presenting another report on the magic of friendship.

'Dear Princess Celestia,

You are not going to believe what happened here in Ponyville today. It started off as a normal day until three fillies were kidnapped by a pack of Diamond Dogs. However, help came in the form of a group of armored ponies called the Autobots.'

"Autobots? Rather unusual name."

'They are all very skilled warriors and their technology is amazing. I've only seen small samples of it but I can easily tell their science is centuries ahead of ours. Their weapons can fold in on themselves and become part of their armor which strangely enough looks like they're wearing parts from carriages. The Autobots are an odd collection of ponies, mostly Unicorns and Earth Ponies but I'm a little nervous about one of them. He's an elderly Changeling by the name of Jetfire. The other Autobots say he's harmless and the only thing bad about him is his temper but still. Even the Autobot leader says that he's safe. Speaking of which, the leader of the Autobots is a very surprising pony. His name is Optimus Prime...'

Optimus Prime, she mused in her head. It sounded rather odd but it had strength to it.

'...and he is just full of surprises. When he was fighting the Diamond Dog leader, he was so fierce and so strong but afterwards he became so gentle and soft spoken. Plus he claims he's just a soldier fighting for freedom for all beings. I thought that was a little odd considering his royal stature. Oh, I guess I should have mentioned earlier but Optimus Prime is an Alicorn stallion.'

Those last two words echoed in her mind for what seemed like an eternity. When it finally registered...

"WHAT?!"

She gripped the letter tightly and reread that last part, thinking she may have misinterpreted it but it was as exactly how she had read it and continued on.

'As this letter is being written, I have told Optimus Prime about you and Princess Luna. He says that he would be honored to meet you two. Pinkie Pie is throwing a party (again) to thank them for helping to protect the town and I hope you two will be here to greet them.

Your faithful Student,

Twilight Sparkle'

She then bolted to her hooves and dashed down the hall until she reached a certain room. She opened the door and revealed Luna reading a magazine. Luna heard the door slam open and jumped immediately when she heard the sound.

Once she got her bearings together, she said, "Sister, doth thou not know how to knock?"

"Sorry. I just received a letter from Twilight Sparkle saying that there are newcomers here. I was thinking about heading out to greet them," Celestia replied.