Chapter 9: Wild card suspicion

Derpy, Dinky, and I were walking up the bunkered hill to the magnificent Cantorlot. I'd receive glares from most of the ponies that were armed, but I didn't make it look like I cared. When we finally made it into Cantorlot we were led to a tour area by a persistent tour guide. I knew most of the things shown on the tour, but still reluctantly followed because Dinky wanted to see everything. We got to the end of the long and degrading tour which happened to be in front of the palace and we were able to go in…

Wanderer: "I can't believe that royalty lives so… posh."

Derpy: "They are royalty after all. Don't whine that you don't have enough money to even buy a hotel room!"

She has a point… I have zero bits.

Wanderer: *yawns* "Now all I can think about is how they sleep! Thanks for making it worse, Derpy!"

We eventually got to the throne room and met the princesses… without me of course! Derpy and Dinky had gone in ahead and tried talking with their royal highnesses about talking to the Doctor, but fail to do so.

Dinky: "They won't let us near the Doctor! They even refuse to speak about how he's doing!"

Wanderer: "They seem really bent on hiding the Doctor… Is there something they obviously can't talk about?"

Derpy: *sighs in defeat* "I guess I won't be able to see him no matter what I do…"

Wanderer: *slams fist against the bench* "I overrule that statement! I promised that I'd bring you to the Doctor and I will! I'll talk to them and see how it goes!" *walks in without the consent of the guard! :o*

Derpy: "Wait, don't-"

I walk in on the princesses speaking to an advisor. They both look at me with surprise, but remain composed as if I was going to possibly attack. May the card bring me luck and a Doctor. (Begin music: AJ: AA ~Psyche-lock~)

Luna: "Yes? How may we help you?"

Wanderer: "I wish to speak to the Doctor Whooves and have two guests come with me."

Twilight: "I'm sorry, but you cannot speak with him… he has more important matters at hand."

Wanderer: *face palms* "A not-psychotic murderer-human would be a great test subject right now…"

Luna: "How can we be sure of that? You have weapons."

Wanderer: "Because I came alone as a human! I'd be foolish to try at the princesses with royal guards surrounding me."

I made it obvious that I knew of the royal guards flanking me on every angle and that I wasn't going to kill the princesses.

Twilight: "Even so… how would we know if you're sane and not here to kill us?

Wanderer: *sighs* "Let me make it easy for you then." *grabs backpack and throws it towards the princesses* "Satisfied? Can I please see the Doctor now?"

Twilight: "You still have a pistol."

I take the clip out of the pistol and throw it towards the princesses. I then put the empty pistol in my holster to make it obvious that I wouldn't pull it out again.

Luna: "He seems quite stupid to do this Twilight… we should kill him now!"

Wanderer: *taps head thoughtfully* "I think the human here deserves to speak first… Before you kill me, let me remind you what's out there, humans that won't throw down their guns for a princess!" *points finger* "If you still don't trust me, then you must really trust the ones out there, huh?"

Luna: "H-How dare you! You're nothing but a traitor to us!"

Wanderer: *shakes head* "I stand here calmly while you yell at me… It seems more like you're a traitor to me! Don't be a fool about this!"

Luna: "You are right, but… I don't trust you all the same!"

Wanderer: "Please trust the defenseless human standing in the crosshairs of expertly trained marksmen."

Twilight: "He does have a point there Luna. We could let you talk with the Doctor, but who are your two guests?"

Wanderer: "Ditzy and Dinky, of course! They've gone a long way just to see the Doctor, and I want to help them along."

Twilight: "Luna, he proved that he is peaceful with ponies other than us. Shouldn't we let him go ahead?"

Luna: "Very well… but you can't take your weapons!"

I take a knife out and add it to the pile I made out of my backpack. Before leaving I say thank you to the princesses and go to where the Doctor is with Ditzy and Dinky. (Stop music)

Ditzy: "Doctor!" *nearly tackles him*

Doctor: "Ditzy!? What are you doing here?" *notices me* "Oh dear, don't hurt us alright? Or are you mild instead of wild?"

Wanderer: "Don't worry; I'm not going to attack you. Besides, I don't get perks for killing a time lord do I?"

Doctor: "No, I guess you wouldn't get any benefits." *pulls out the sonic screwdriver* "You are perfect for my cure, but I need you to stand still. Can you do that? Fantastic!" *Starts scanning me*

Dinky: "What are you doing to Mr. Wand? Is that some kind of scanning thingy?

Doctor: "This is a sonic screwdriver; it allows me to scan things and open doors. Now just lift your arms for a minute, would you? Fantastic!"

Wanderer: *imitates Dinky's voice* "Is there something specific you need to scan Doctor? Because it doesn't look like you know what you're scanning for…"

Doctor: *suddenly hits me with a book :*(* "Shush! Of course I know what I'm doing!"

I waited patiently for him to be done scanning me. He then added the data to his terminal while I remained collapsed on the floor from limpness. He excitedly walked up to Ditzy and said that he has the solution.

Wanderer: "Great, go put the do-dad in the universe-travel dad-do and make this world normal again!"

They all looked at me with thoughtful stares. I started to feel uncomfortable and decided that there was some other problem they faced.

Wanderer: *sighs* "What's wrong?"

Doctor: "Well you see… the dad-do is at ponyville library…"

Wanderer: "So you need an escort is that it?"

Doctor: *nods* "But Ditzy, I want you to stay here…" (Begin music: Persona 4 ~I'll face myself~)

Ditzy: "What!? But I only came to see you now and I can't see you for longer?"

Wanderer: "To be honest, I agree with him. If we go there and it's crawling with humans, we can't guarantee your safety, but don't worry I'll send the Doctor back with my regards after we're done."

Dinky: "You'll send him with your regards? But you're coming back too right?"

Ditzy: "D-Doctor…" *angrily stomps* "I want to come with you! I-I… I love you…"

Doctor: "I know, but I can't let you die protecting me while I input the data for the dad-do…"

Why are you using my name for it?

Wanderer: "I promise that he will come back to you! No matter what anyone does… your Doctor will come back without a scratch!" *raised a fist in the air* "I won't let anything happen to your friend! This I swear!"

Ditzy: *sighs in defeat* "Don't be long, okay?" *weakly smiles*

Doctor: *smiles* "I promise I won't be! That's my promise to you!"

Ditzy: "Then go and save Equestria for every pony!"

TO BE CONTINUED…