//------------------------------// // Baby Gods Invite Trouble // Story: Queen Mommy // by Evowizard25 //------------------------------// *Chrysalis* My mother was finally here… it was taking me awhile to get over this. I haven’t really talked with my mother in a few centuries. I still love her, but there have been some rifts in our family. I”m just glad she’s not showing any frustration around the children. I don’t care if they need ‘bad’ emotions. They’ll get used to love and positivity. My children need it in their lives and I’m sure I can just grab a bottle of anger later and give it to them. They’ll eventually be weaned off the stuff. Speaking of children, they seemed to have warmed up to my mother. She had quiety laying on her back. Even little Aria seemed to be at peace with the situation. I found that a bit odd, but perhaps my mother had mellowed out over time. Of course, I haven’t spent much time with my mother in… I can’t remember. It’s been quite a while since I’ve been with her for any great deal of time. Not that it was my choice. Life happens after all. In this case, ‘life’ usually stands for ‘father’. “So mother,” I trotted up beside her. Most of the others had gone off to do their own things or they just weren’t big fans of my mother. I wouldn’t blame them, since she’d probably think of something cruel to do to them. I would never do such a thing. I only ever punish those who really deserve it, like singing telegrams. I growled at the very thought of those vermin. Prancing around and singing messages in their insipid tones. They deserved worse than what I gave them. “How long do you plan to stay?” My mother quirked an eyebrow as she stared at me, “Do you wish me gone already?” I quickly shook my head, “No, I was just curious. You don’t often show up for that long. At least, not when it comes to me.” Eris sighed and stopped in her hooves. She looked over to my husband, “Can you give us a moment? This is a conversation between gods so-” “He might as well be there,” I furrowed my brow. “He’s my husband after all.” “A mortal is an odd choice of a husband,” my mother sighed. “But you are an adult so I can’t force you to give him up.” My anger flared but I did my best to curb it. I quickly glanced at my children. They seemed to be rather content and… were feeding. On my anger, no less. I needed to calm down. Such emotions aren’t good for them in the long run, “Mother, can we please get back on track. I’m sure you came here for a reason or else you would have kept that buffoon of a brother of mine with us.” “That’s not a nice thing to say about your brother,” Eris scold. I kept my tongue still. “But I did come for several reasons. The first is that I missed you.” I snorted, “I did.” She leaned forward to nuzzle me. “You’re still my daughter and I love you. I just wanted to come by and see how you were doing.” “Took you a while to show up,” I snorted once more. “That and I came here to see my grandchildren,” she nuzzled the little ones on her back. Adagio growled and bit her muzzle. Said muzzle turned into smoke, reforming as she moved away. She chuckled, “She has your spirit, this little Adagio. She will be a fine leader.” I nodded, “That she will be.” Now I just needed to shape up my other two girls to be the same. “Now what’s the real reason?” Eris frowned, “As you will know, when gods have children, it tends to get noticed one way or another by the rest of the gods.” My eyes widened. That could be very bad news. Not all gods were vicious or vindictive, but there were many that were or just wanted to use others to further their own agendas. Eris lifted a wing to silence my questions, “If what I know of Celestia to be true, they can’t enter this realm unless Celestia herself allows it. Discord could as well, but I’m sure he’ll be a very good boy and listen to his mommy.” She frowned, “Remind him every once and again about the barrier. He sometimes forgets mommy’s lessons.” Of course, many of mommy’s lessons were about torturing mortals and bringing ruin through chaotic actions. So he’s lived up to most of them quite well. “It sounds as though I don’t have much to worry about.” “There are ways around this,” Eris continued. “And given your father and I don’t get along well with most of the other gods, they might… try and poke through.” I glanced at my children. They didn’t need to go through with this. They were completely innocent. Adagio didn’t even have that much pony blood on her muzzle this morning. She’s been biting less pony noses after all. Either that, or the ponies have started to actually grow brains and leave her alone. One or the other. “If they try,” Hurricane spoke up. “I can assure you, their forces will be swiftly taken care of.” “That remains to be seen,” Eris snorted. “You pegasi remind me of a kingdom Ares used to love. You might actually offer a challenge, but that might just make you all the more interesting opponents to some.” “Then let them come,” Hurricane narrowed his eyes. He was always a stubborn stallion and that’s one of the reasons I love him. “They will meet my sword before they ever touch my children.” My mother chuckled, “You really are a Spartan… This shall be enjoyable.” I narrowed my eyes at the way she said that. It held a malevolent tone to it and I knew that tone all so well. I got it from both sides of the family after all, “Mother, are you planning something?” “... Yes.” She simply nodded. I sighed. This was certainly going to be a long stay. ________________________________________________________________________ Thankfully, the day was almost over with when mother arrived. She doesn’t really need sleep, but she promised to give her chaos a rest till tomorrow. I’m still honestly surprised she didn’t warp the entire castle. I’d give her a week before she tried that. I yawned as I made my way to my room. My children were already there, fast asleep. I didn’t have to worry about anyone breaking in though. A well-armed Pegasus and one of my own warrior caste changelings were standing guard. Given their durability, I honestly doubted any creature would try their hand at attacking without having to think twice about it. When I got there, they both were just fine. The duo were standing guard, one on each side. If there was trouble, my warrior could just send out a signal to nearby troops or myself. Having a semi-connection to one another was quite nifty. I gave them both a respective nod and went inside. I was eager to see my babies again, since they had to retire earlier then us due to them feeling sleepy. I frowned as I closed the door. I could hear Adagio and Sonata giggling. Perhaps they had found a new game to play or were torturing and devouring some mice. However, it was Aria’s whimpers that made me growl. Those weren’t the same whimpers she made when she wanted her mommy and daddy. She was afraid of something or someone. Even her energy seemed to indicate that. Speaking of which, I did feel something off about the air around me. It seemed to twist the air and world around its finger. It seemed to open up all new possibilities and promises. I knew this presence and that’s why I was afraid. I rushed into the babies room and saw him. He was standing over the crib. Just one being. His large rainbow colored wings were held against his back, sparkling in the gleaming light of the moon. His anthropomorphic crow like body was hunched over the crib. His lither arm was inside the crib, petting Sonata. She seemed to be giggling at the action. Adagio was, of course, biting into his hand eagerly. He didn’t seem to mind as he made no move against it. Aria was in the corner, looking up at him in fright. I growled, “Father, what are you doing here?” My father turned around, his grin spread across his beak. “Chrysalis, I’m surprised at you. You thought that I wouldn’t want to see my grandchildren? I’m hurt.” He chuckled. “You didn’t even send an invitation. It’s almost like you wanted to keep them a secret.” I did. I just glared at him. He moved forward. He loomed over me and tapped my snout, “You can never hide anything from me. I am the god of schemes. The universes are woven around my fingers. Every outcome is part of my plans and this was of course, one of them. I’m so proud of you.” “Why are you here?” I snarled. “To pay a visit,” he chuckled. “Your mother was allowed to come, why not I?” “Because I know you,” I simply retorted. “I won’t have you turn them into a weapon like you did with me.” “And that ended with you becoming the strong, independent woman you are today.” My father stated. “You should be thanking me. If it wasn’t for me, you’d be as careless as your brother.” He leaned forward, “Although, your planning skills have much room for improvement. Your campains after you left my service were abhorrent.” “I won those battles,” I did. I did that on my own and not with his aid. “Because they were fools and didn’t have an ounce of intelligence,” my father scoffed. “The holes in your form come from fighting a being of both intellect and power. If you had fought the Anathema and his ilk, they would have destroyed you without a second thought.” “Your war isn’t mine anymore,” I pulled him back with my magic and quickly got in between him and my children. “And it isn’t theirs.” “You’re wrong,” he stated. “You are born of two chaos gods. You have it running through your veins. Your very presence warps and changes the world around you. One day the forces of order will have enough. One day, the everyday person will hate you. They will hate you for what you are. What you represent. They won’t ever give you a chance to explain yourself. They will force you into your position and you will either destroy or be destroyed.” “Is that what you believe, father?” I snorted. “Well you’re wrong. I’m different and my life will not devolve into hatred. It will be filled with love and compassion and order to spare.” “Is that why your children feed on hatred?” My father grinned. “How glorious that they are born with such an ability. I can see their potential.” He seemed to sigh in bliss, “The power they could wield. The worlds they could turn. They were born into hatred. If you want to continue lying to yourself, do so. It won’t affect you if you play your cards right. You feed off of love.” He turned, “But what happens to creatures that feed off of hatred, Chrysalis?” I turned my head. “What happens to them?” He asked, but I stayed silent. He sighed, “You remember my lessons, don’t you?” “I remember you taught me how to fight.” He chuckled, “So naïve… I do care for you. Your mother and Discord too. Don’t ever think I do otherwise.” “Ha,” I smiled. “Like I would ever believe that again. I’m just a tool for one of your schemes. Just like mother was.” He snarled and turned to face me again. Just like that, the world seemed to halt. It seemed to constrict around me and it was hard to breathe. My children cried but the crib seemed to inch further away from me. I couldn’t move. All I could see is his glaring eyes that glowed with purple fire, “I love your mother and you. Even Discord. I love you, even if you don’t agree with how I show it. If you believe that ‘love’ only comes in one form, then you are sadly mistaken. I did what I had to do and I would do it again.” The presence lessened and I could breath again. I went over to my children and picked him up with my magic, putting them in my forelegs as I sat down, “It’s alright. Everything’s alright.” “Keep telling yourself that,” my father snorted. “Maybe you’ll believe it one day.” He held up his hand. “I will return and one way or another. My plans will flow. Give your mother my love.” He snapped his fingers and was gone. I didn’t want to show it, but my children could taste it. Something I didn’t normally feel ever. Fear. Aria was the first to fall into my embrace, nuzzling me. I smiled. She did have the largest heart. That might get her hurt one day. Sonata followed suite. As long as they remained here, in my arms, they would be safe. I would make sure of that. “Awww, aren’t you swe-“ Adagio bit my nose. I sighed and chuckled, “Next time, bite his nose sweetie.”