//------------------------------// // Chapter 4 // Story: Behind the Queen // by Musical_theatre_demon //------------------------------// Six years passed and now Queen Pupa has come down with a fatal fever. Rhene, the Loyal Royal Guard and Butler of the Changeling Monarchy, was trying his best to care for the queen as much as possible. Princess Chrysalis came into Queen Pupa's bed chambers, pacing around with a hot bowl of soup, pondering over the sickness. Yeah, her mother had treated her harshly, but Chrysalis believed that there was a motive behind it. She trotted up to her mother with the bowl of soup, handing it to Rhene. Rhene smiled, happy to have a bright, young Queen-in- Waiting. "You seem concerned about something, My Queen In-Waiting," he said, taking a closer look at Chrysalis's long face. "Really, Rhene. It's nothing," Chrysalis assured him, going to grab a book titled How to Be a Changeling Queen. Reading it , she opened her eyes that she is destined to make it as happy as Queen Celestia's kingdom, Equestria. * * * A few days later, Princess Chrysalis was faced with the death of Queen Pupa. Rhene told her the news and she began to cry. He gave her a worried look. "My Queen, I know it's hard...," he began to say. She sighed melancholily and more tears streamed down her face. "I just wish I could've said I loved her," she said, voice breaking as she cried. "I'm sorry about your mother, Your Majesty. I really am, " said Rhene, "If there's any way I could..." Chrysalis suddenly feels a sharp pain in her head and lightheaded, putting a holey hoof on her head. Rhene got ready to catch her if she should fall. "My Queen, are you ill?" he asked. She shook her head. "I just need to think." Chrysalis trotted to the throne room, feeling weird sitting in the throne. While sitting in the throne, Chrissy began hearing echoes of those bully Changelings from her childhood. Chrissy Lyrics Voices: Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy is a pussy! Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy is a pussy! Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy is a pussy! Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy is a pussy! Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy is a pussy! Chrysalis: Everyday I heard those words Princess Chrysalis longed to be adored For I had no idea That other creatures Would be so mean I still hear these words From the back of my mind! Saying, "Chrissy, Chrissy Chrissy is a pussy! Utterly useless And worthless" If they could see Queen Chrissy And how I'd long to do something But I never could Until Queen Chrissy Opened up her eyes And realised That she won't Let them bring her down! I will never frown! So, listen up Everypony that ever Hurt Chrissy Will learn Sticks and stones May break my bones But Changelings are strong If you think your words Will hurt me, Chrissy Then you're dead wrong! But then I met you You showed me what to do! You lifted Chrissy up And made her invincible And whenever I hear your voice So sweet I whisper, "Discord, thank you. Chrissy owes it all to you" If I had a heart And a concept of love I'd say I love you And you'd be there Right beside me Voices: Chrissy, Chrissy! Can't fight back! Useless, you should die! Chrissy, Chrissy! Our bucking pussy! Chrysalis: Chrissy will not be afraid But deep down They'll still leave a mark On Chrissy! Then you'd come To reassure Queen Chrissy That all is alright That I shouldn't give myself a fright And everypony Who brought me down Fuck it! I need you now! Show me how To beat the fear! Please.... Be right here For your Dear Chrissy!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (song ends) Discord appeared out of the blue, Chrysalis pretending to be angry. "You interrupted my thinking session, you little pile of shit! You should leave immediately!" she shouted, "Just what the hell are you doing in the damn Changeling Hive?" "I'm only here to help." Discord said. Chrysalis scoffed, saying, "Well, I was only thinking quite deeply," She waved a hoof, signaling him to scram. Discord realised that this was not the Chrysalis he knew and tried to snap her out of her madness. "Well, aren't you just fucking peachy? Well, since you're here, I guess I have a desire for you to fulfill," Queen Chrysalis said, "I want you to take me to Ponyville." "I must take care of something first," Discord said. "OK, I'll be waiting," Queen Chrysalis said genuinely. Don't Be Afraid Lyrics Discord (spoken): I only heard a call that I must answer, Why, the call of fear I know too damn well. I'm here, so what the hell? (sung): You called So I'm here to help you Beat the fear That fills your body and makes it tremble You worry, I know But there's a place that we can go Chrysalis: Where's that? Where's that? I wanna know I wanna go Tell me, tell me now Discord :Come with me to a land of harmony Where your dreams will come true Let's journey into the place That will help you I tell you, don't be afraid You are not useless You are not nothingness Believe me, I know! Chrissy, you have potential But now I'm here Let's go on a journey to rid you Of your fear! Chrysalis: Let us go to Ponyville Where everypony has strong will Maybe there's a way Maybe there's somepony Who could help out old Chrissy Help out old Chrissy Chrissy, Chrissy! No, get out of my head! I'm a queen now I must be strong, nothing should ever go wrong I cannot risk ending up dead! Useless! Worthless! Discord: Don't be afraid Take my hand Together we'll journey to a faraway land It's not Ponyville It's out of this world, but you'll like it Chrysalis: Worthless! Useless! I don't know where to go Or what to do! You're here now, so work your magic Hold me close and tell me it's all OK! Discord: Don't be afraid My Lovely Lady, it'll all be alright! Don't worry, I'm here! My Lovely Lady, it'll all be alright! You shouldn't give yourself such a fright Seeing you scared Makes me scared Chrysalis: If only I had a heart Then I'd see the art of your words I'd see that I cared But I'm immune to emotion So how am I scared and sad? Does that mean I care for you so bad? Discord: Please calm down No need to break down It'll be alright Fear is a natural emotion And it's hard enough that you're Faced with a dead mother And having to be a queen so suddenly Don't be afraid, dear Chrissy You are not a pussy! I love you! And if I know you well enough You may have a whole in your chest But it's for the best If I know you well enough You are capable of love To me, you are a beautiful dove And birds are beautiful and brave Chrysalis: How and why does that matter? Discord: Well... You made the call I snapped my fingers, came in through the hall Ran into the wall Finding my way to you Just to tell you All you've gotta do Is calm down No need to break down Don't be afraid, my darling I love you It's gonna be alright, my dear As long as I'm here We'll fly so high We'll say goodbye To the life you've known Maybe we could make some love You and me, my dove! But only if you want to Chrysalis: Must keep a regal composure Can't risk exposure Into Ponyville for my coronation! You're here to break the fear And it worked too damn well We must go to Ponyville now All I know is... I don't know how Discord: Don't be afraid! I'll take you there, my darling! My little starling! Here we are My shining star Chrysalis: Thank you so much Chrissy cannot thank you enough For helping her out When going through things so rough If only I could tell you how I feel With a hole in my chest, I don't know I love you You helped me see what I should do! Coronation by Queen Celestia In the magical, fantastical Land of Equestria They all talk about I can't wait! I can't believe my eyes! How beautiful Ponyville is! And I wouldn't have seen it If you haven't brought the Changeling Queen To see it I'm no longer afraid! Coronation, coronation Lovely coronation Here I... Changeling Guard (spoken): My Queen, back the Hive! Whatever you desire, it won't work! You're getting coronated there! You are never going there! Chrysalis: Here I come? Rhene (spoken): Let her be coronated there if she wants. I see to it, My Queen. Chrysalis: Coronation, coronation Lovely coronation Here I come! (song ends)