Major Carapace stood in front of a large structure. It wasn't too different from Chrysalis' Hive. The only significant difference were the Changelings that inhabit it. They looked exactly like Chrysalis' Changelings except their eyes and chitin were red instead of blue and they were physically bigger and more muscular than Chrysalis' drones.
"Hold it right there!" said one of the drones wearing a red colored guard's helmet as Carapace approached the main entrance. "State your name and business!"
"I am Major Carapace from Queen Chrysalis' Hive! I was told to personally deliver this letter to Queen Formic!" Carapace said.
"Very well. Right this way sir," the guard said as he began to lead Carapace towards Queen Formic's throne room. The Hive wasn't too different from Queen Chrysalis' Hive and he could easily find his way around if he had a few days to understand the layout. When he arrived at the throne room he bowed in respect. Queen Formic was sitting on her throne as she saw Carapace enter. She looked similar enough to Chrysalis that one may assume they were sisters with the most noticeable difference being her red mane and tail.
"Leave us!" Queen Formic ordered as the drones left one by one through the many exits until only the Queen and Carapace remained in the room.
When the other drones left Major Carapace brought out the letter. "I bring this message from Queen Chrysalis," he said with a hint of nervousness.
"Very good! Now. Her apprentice Sclerite doesn't know about the contents of this letter right?" she asked.
"Yes your majesty! It wasn't easy but I made sure Sclerite doesn't know a thing about this."
"Where is he exactly?"
"Don't worry I have my two most trusted soldiers watching him."
"Alright then! Let's see what Queen Chrysalis wrote," she said as she levitated the letter and opened it up.
Dear Queen Formic,
As you know I have been personally training my apprentice Sclerite. As time went on his skills improved and I believe it is time to put him to the test. I ask that you give him one task that would put his skills to the test especially on the battlefield. After that I have a meeting arranged in the Everfree Forest where the other Queens and I will discuss possible invasion plans against the ponies of Equestria. I am inviting you to come join us in this discussion as I am sure we can all benefit from this.
-Queen Chrysalis
"Major Carapace! I need you to go find Sclerite and bring him here," she ordered in the same way she orders her own drones.
"Yes your majesty!" Carapace said before he turned and made his way towards the main exit.