Everfree Forest
The Hive
Dragonfly's Throne Room
Dragonfly, Seeker, Rhino, Darter and Spotter had set up a stone table in the center of the room and had spread out a map of Equestria and old reports and were discussing their next move.
"Okay," Dragonfly said, "Here's what we know so far."
He placed a hoof on Ponyville.
"Equestria is currently dealing with a Timber Wolf crisis, they've had to evacuate several outlying towns and a few former safe zones. The Ponies Military is beating back the wolves but they keep attacking, reports say the wolves are more aggressive then usual and the attack are random so the Ponies haven't been able to mount a counterattack."
Seeker rubbed his chin and said.
"Ponyville was the most recent attack. Timber wolves are know for their bloodlust but even for them this is too bold, I for one think someone or something might be controlling them."
Rhino spoke next.
"If that's the case they are either insane or have no grasp of tactics. Not to sound paranoid but this smells fishy, Equestira is known as a peaceful country but it's also known for it's very strong military."
Spotter snorted.
"Our Prince got that point across to us, loudly, before the invasion."
"Well I was Right!!" Said Prince shouted.
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Flashback
Main Changeling Hive, a little over a year ago
"ARE THEY BUCKING INSANE!!!!!"
The only reason Seeker didn't have his back against the wall completely was because of the very terrified forms of Rhino, Spotter, Darter and the other Changelings of Dragonfly's small hive that were currently hiding behind him in sheer terror of the very enraged Young Royal ranting at how stupid the other Royals apparently were.
Dragonfly looked like he was having a massive meltdown, his hive had seen him angry before, but never this angry. In fact, they swore they could see smoke rising from his carapace.
From his ranting they had guessed the other Royals, lead by Chrysalis, had planned to invade and take over Equestria. There were other details but the small hive couldn't make them out.
"Anybuggy with a BRAIN knows that Equestria is a peaceful county for a REASON!!! The Griffins learned that before Nightmare Moon appeared, their only warning was an eclipse before their king at the time and his loyalists were found dead with their throats slit by Pony Commandos, THESTRAL COMMANDOS not less, Who Will will use terror tactics! After that the united Griffin Kingdoms fell to infighting. They may have a strong military now but they are allies with Equestria!
He grabbed a pillow off the bed next to him and screamed long and loudly into it.
After screaming into it for about an hour, he pulled the pillow from his face, set it back on the bed and took a deep breath. He then turned to look at his hive.
"Sorry you all had to see me fly off the handle like that. It's just those horseapples for brains Royals have had the most brilliant idea to invade Equestria to "gain enough love to feed the Changelings for thousands of years." We all know that isn't going to happen, Equestria has a very strong Military for a peaceful county, we need ponies free and unharmed to keep our kind sustainable, and even if the plan to take Canterlot is a success the Ponies will bring their full Military might on our heads. This WHOLE plan is doomed to fail, The other Royals only have barely trained Drones and a hooffull of Soldiers, not to mention no tactics or strategy other then Chrysalis acting as the only point of infiltration."
"How are the other Royals this brainless?" Darter asked.
"The other Royals have fallen to their greed and arrogance, and with Chrysalis in charge they wouldn't see logic." Seeker said shaking his head and looking down at the floor.
"I've also heard that the other Changelings are reaching their rage breaking point, years of suppressed rage at the poor treatment is very close to meltdown." Rhino said.
"How close?" Spotter asked.
"Failed invasion and the other Changelings will turn on their Royals, with things going pear shaped very fast close."
"Which is why I what you guys to take our hive and get the hay out of here before that happens." Dragonfly said.
The others looked surprised.
"You want us to take the hive and leave you here?!" Seeker half asked half shouted.
"Sir, with all due respect, it is the hives duty to stay with it's Royal." Rhino said.
"I know Rhino, but I will not allow my hive to get caught up in the middle of the coming storm and I need to stay here to keep the other Royals from getting suspicious."
His hive looked at each other for a long time, finally Seeker said.
"I hope you know what your doing Dragonfly."
"So do I Seeker, so do I."
End Flashback
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"And it turned out leaving when we did was a very good idea." Spotter said.
"Then we recovered our Prince's cocoon after the smoke cleared. Wasn't easy however." Darter said.
"So what's our next move Prince Dragonfly?" Rhino asked.
Dragonfly brought a hoof to his chin and went into deep thought, what would be their next move? They were safe in the Everfree Forest for now but they only had 52 Changelings, not any were near enough to keep the hive sustainable. The Ponies were still on alert after the invasion and with the Timber Wolf crisis, which now only left to options;
A. Stay hidden, Which could very well cause problems down the line.
or
B. Reveal themselves to the Ponies, and hope they could work something out.
Both options didn't really appeal to him but he knew that these were the only options left. He looked up at his lead Changeling, who were looking back at him waiting for his decision. Dragonfly was at a lost on what to do, he did want to protect his hive but staying hidden was going to make that very hard to do. On the other hoof there was the fact that revealing themselves could lead to disastrous consequences for his hive. He sighed, Dragonfly couldn't make this decision alone.
"Seeker, gather the rest of the hive. I want to hear their opinions on this matter before I make a decision, in the meantime I have a letter to write in case option B is chosen."
"Understood Dragonfly, I gather the hive in the Meeting Chamber." Seeker stood up and walked out of the room, Rhino, Darter and Spotter behind him.
Dragonfly laid down on his throne pulling out a sheet of paper and a quill and started writing.
I hope this is the right thing to do. I will protect my hive, but at the same time I'm not sure if I can.