//------------------------------// // All The Details // Story: The Princess is Gone // by EnderRain //------------------------------// After Chrysalis said that last line I went completely catatonic, and she finally got fed up with me, I was escorted to a room in the castle. It’s not much, but it’s not a dungeon. There are draperies on the holes in the wall, and a bed too…well it’s more like an open slimy sack hanging down from the ceiling. I was about to climb into the green cocoon when my stomach growled and I realized that I hadn’t eaten in at least two days, being distracted by the disaster that had happened over the past week. I knocked on the closed door that I figured had to be guarded, or else I would most likely be in the changeling dungeon. The door opened a couple seconds later “Yes,” the black creatures voice rasped. “Um, I wouldn’t normally do this, but I haven’t eaten in two days, do you uh, have any food?” I perked up, hoping that it would help my case. They feed on love so I’m not sure that they have real food. The changeling poked his head back out the door and I could hear him say “She said this would happen. It’s time.” He popped back in. “Follow us.” “Okay thanks.” We walked down the same corridors we took earlier to get to the room that I guess I am staying in. We arrived in the throne room from earlier too. There was a spread there, of real food. Pony food. Chrysalis and her advisors were sitting there at the table, but not partaking in any of the delicacies spread before them. “Oh you’re back! Ready to talk,” asked Chrysalis, sitting at the head of the table, looking totally relaxed. “Please, go ahead and have some! I know that we can’t eat it.” She must have seen the way I was hungrily looking at the table. I’m skeptical but I walk up to the wooden tale, parts of it burned by who knows what. There is one empty chair next to Chrysalis, I assumed it was for me and asked with a nod. She nodded back and I walked up and sat down, immediately a platter was served to me, upon it was a daisy sandwich, my favorite. “So are you ready to talk?” The queen asked again. “Well, I’m thoroughly confused about everything, and also, it depends on what you want to talk about” I replied, my mind racing with questions I knew I shouldn’t ask just yet. “How have you taken you punishment…?” “Well, it’s been tough, I’ve had no food or shelter, and I’m truly grateful to you for letting me stay here, but why exactly are you letting me? “Well my dear, I thought we were partners, of course, I’m sure you don’t remember anything do you?” “Uh, no. I was heading here to fill in the blanks, but I got here a little faster then I expected…” “Yes, we changelings do fly pretty fast…but anyway. Yes I can help you out. You’re not allowed to go back anyway.” She drawled “Yeah, but still, I have been known to come back from hard blows pretty well, dontcha think? It would seem unwise to tell me your plans” I said my head forming a plan. “Oh my dear Twilight, my dear, vain princess Twilight Sparkle; You forget how powerful I am. Did you not personally see me take down Celestia? Invade the Cristal Empire? Get away without a scratch? Return to the vast kingdom I own? Oh Twilight. I’m a queen! Do you not realize that I can shoot down any attempt at your escape; do you not realize that I could bind your mind to serve me forever? Oh sweet me! I thought you were the smart princess!” “Yes that does seem like you could do that, anyone who can attack Celestia must have guts and a lot of power and confidence. But again, I am also an alicorns, the princess of friendship, I have powers just the same as you, but I do believe we were discussing your plans for the future.” I was getting pretty desperate, trying to get back on subject. I didn’t want to make it seem like I was trying too hard, but I don’t want to be disrespectful. “Ah well, there are two things that can happen. I can turn you loose and you can rot out in the swampland, or you can partner with me, and we can rule the world. We can even invite your friends if you like, think about it, they could become alicorns too, they can become like you. With our combined powers you and I can rule all of Equestria! We can crush Celestia and Luna and Cadence! We can be the most powerful beings alive. Of course, it’s you choice, and remember; I can always just kill you” She was clearly getting excited, right where I wanted her: anticipating me choosing her second offer. “Well The second one does sound mighty tempting, and I really don’t feel like dying. I also really miss my friends. So where do we start?” “Well, I do assume that you want to know more about what happened yes?” She drawled “I figured that was implied.” “You arrived at the castle and that’s when you blacked out correct?” “Yes.” I said, waiting for an answer. “Well, this is the easy part. I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like this for a while. The precious new princess all alone in a dark place; I had heard you were going to be there at the castle, and me, being the changeling I am had to take the chance. We snuck into the castle late at night. Got rid of the guards, and cast some protection spells so only you could come in. We booby trapped the door with knockout spells, and well, you knocked out… Anyway, we flew you back here, and we woke you up. That’s where the plan completely fell and all competence for your care was abandoned. You were in princess mode. Something must have triggered it back at the castle when we knocked you unconscious. I later found out that when we were flying, two of my changelings,” She glared to left, “Had decided to whisper evil plots in your ear, things like ‘kill the princesses,’ ‘you can raise the sun and moon by yourself’ and ‘you’re a princess aren’t you?’ They’ve been taken care of don’t worry, but as any sane person knows; a pony in their princess form is totally open to suggestion. A higher power takes over and the pony that was once in the body leaves for a bit, thus granting the higher power full access.” “Wait, I never knew that…” I interrupted “Oh, I know that’s why I’m explaining it to you.” I gave no response to this and she continued. “And being the totally open husk you were when you were asleep, decided to go and wreak havoc back in your country. You attempted murder on the all the princesses, including your brother, you nearly hijacked all of Canterlot, and well, you destroyed a couple cities, and well, you know the rest.” “What?” I asked, totally astonished at this new found knowledge. “I, being the great ruler I am, think you might need sometime alone to think. Bring her back to her room!” Were the final words I said before everything faded black.