Shadow is a genetically engineered xenomorph who lost everything. His hive was destroyed and he was tricked into going into trap that was to get him off the ship he stowed away on. He crash lands on an unknown world and sees an opportunity to finally live without the worry of WY. When he discovers a small cottage and discovers that there isn't a human living in it but a talking pony, his life flips upside down. These creatures treat him nicer than the humans and he vows to not let WY step foot on this planet. He will start his own hive and hope to find a way to have his species strive once more. Will he succeed or will he be captured and experimented on?

This story is a sequel to Crystal Ballerina

Ever since Crystal wound up in Equestria, everypony has been so nice to her!
Some literally see her as a goddess on high, right under Celestia and Luna of course...
With Twilight providing a place to stay, and magic lessons, life couldn't be better for her.
But this is only the calm before the storm.
A new threat has come out of hiding, one more powerful than the changelings or Sombra.
And this one Crystal won't be able to fight alone.

[A Sequel to Crystal Ballerina]