//------------------------------// // 5 // Story: Two Side // by MLPOCLucC //------------------------------// Chrysalis ran through the Everfree away from everypony. She didn't know where she was going or why she was going this particular direction. Trees rushed pasted her until she fell to the ground crying out in pain. The fall had knocked the air from her lungs and a branch stabbed through her wing. Her vision hazed over dulling the excruciating pain. She could hear the hive mothers' voices so clearly now. Yelling at her. (Flashback) Young Chrysalis crawled happily through the tunnels as she returned from the town nearby. Her heart pounded with fear and excitement as she snuck back into her room with her Hearthwarming present from her friend. She opened it to see a teddy bear hoof-made with yarn. It was pretty small but compared to the young changeling, it was perfectly sized. He had a few patches all over him and his eyes were mix-matched, red button on the left and yellow button on the right. His fur was brown but black on the patches. Chrysalis squealed happily. He was perfect. Suddenly, a yellow eyed drone walked in making Chrysalis' heart fill with dread. It was one of her hive mothers. Since her mother died before she hatched, she was to be raised by a group of specially picked drones, Hive mothers. "What is that dreadful thing" She snarled snatching the bear from Chrysalis with her magic. Chrysalis shuffled on her tiny little legs "It's a teddy, mother" She muttered obediently. "How does this pertain to the hive? To your studies." She questioned. Chrysalis could feel her eyes filling with tears because she couldn't find an answer. "I don't know..." She whispered under her breath. The hive mother narrowed her eyes "Then it is useless." She said simply burning it with her magic. Chrysalis watched in horror as her hoof-made bear was burned in front of her eyes. She let out a small squeak of a whimper as the pile of ash fell to the floor. Suddenly, she felt weightless as she was lifted with magic. "At least you did one thing right" She sneered forcefully taking the love from her. Chrysalis screamed in pain as her body struggled to fight the sudden invasion. "It hurts! It hurts so badly, Mother please!" She sobbed as the pain increased. It felt as if the young foal was being stabbed with a white hot knife. Chrysalis felt dizzy as the pain increased to impossible levels. The foal let out a small whimper before vomiting onto the floor as the hive mother dropped her. "Your sole purpose is to the hive, Chrysalis. You were born for the hive" The hive mother hissed before leaving the foal. Chrysalis couldn't move because she felt so weak. She just wanted to sleep and dream of the day when her torture would be over. The day she would be queen. The day... (End of Flashback) Chrysalis could feel her skin crawling from the memory. 'Your soul purpose is to the hive' She reminded herself. Chrysalis felt so cold and hot at the same time as she began sweating. Suddenly, She was grabbed by a striped hoof. Her vision was swirled, fading fast as she fell unconscious. ------ Nightmare's eyes opened to see what looked like a purple unicorn watching her. "Are you alright?" She questioned making the disguised alicorn nod instinctively. She looked up into the unicorn's violet eyes. "My friend, she blamed me for something and I yelled at her then left her like an idiot" Nightmare muttered. The purple unicorn opened a wing and wrapped it around her making her eyes widen. "You're-" "An alicorn, I know. I've just been crowned the Princess of Friendship" Nightmare gave her a stiff nod remembering the mare from 'that night'. The purple alicorn gave her a warm smile "You can always go make it up to her" she advised. Nightmare looked to the ground in shame "What would I even say..." "Follow your instincts and say what's on your mind" She said in a wise voice. Nightmare nodded silently "Thank you, Miss..." "Twilight. Twilight Sparkle" She said with a smile. Nightmare returned her smile with a forced one of her own and ran to find Chrysalis. 'Please be safe' She pleaded to the creators. ----- When Chrysalis finally woke up, she found herself in her natural form with a towel over her head. Her throat was dry and her body was weak. She panted for air feeling light headed. "Nightmare..." She whispered as her friend suddenly appeared in her vision and began nuzzling her. Zecora watched silently over the changeling as she began mumbling. Most likely from a fever induced hallucination, she squeezed out a fresh towel and placed it on her forehead only to be held weakly by the changeling's hooves. "Don't leave me..." She whimpered holding her tightly as green blood began to trail from her muzzle and eyes. Zecora silently stroked her mane as the changeling turned miserably in her bed. ------- Nightmare tumbled and fell to the ground as her vision swirled. The magic chain was pulling on her. 'Chrysalis...' She thought as she stumbled to her hooves and ran deeper into the Everfree. "Chrysalis!" She called after her running at full speed. It was only after running that she realized that she wasn't anywhere close to her. She actually managed to lose herself in the Everfree. The moon over head watched her mockingly. Nightmare whinnied in frustration looking for the chain that connected them. It was very faint but still there. Nightmare noticed it was disappearing in places 'Is she's dying?' Nightmare ran in the direction the chain took her and noticed the chain was filling in as she ran. Her mind was filling with thoughts of the worst happening to her friend. No... Nightmare shook her head quickly and noticed her eyes were leaking blood again. Her lungs burned and her muscles screamed as she ran faster. She then stumbled upon a cottage similar to North's. She knocked on the door. After a few seconds, a zebra answered with a curious look. "I'm looking for my friend. She's a changeling. I..." "The knock on my door gave me quite a fright. But the changeling you seek is not quite right. I gave her all of my medicines and a pill. But I have never seen somepony quite so ill" She informed her ushering her inside quickly and walking upstairs. The mare followed the zebra and saw her friend in a bed whimpering. She was extremely pale and she was sweating all over. The changeling was taking weak shaky breathes to fill her lungs. "Chrysalis..." Nightmare whispered and gave her a nuzzle. "What's wrong with her?" "I saw her in the forest choked up with fear. I went to her to lend her my ears. She fell to the ground and fell into a deep slumber. One that I did not put her under" She explained. Nightmare watched her worriedly "What can I do?" She asked softly. Chrysalis let out a frail cough and began to hyperventilate. "I believe-" Zecora was struck speechless as the mare kissed the unconscious changeling deeply. Nightmare pulled away from Chrysalis' lips trembling as her eyes widened. 'Follow your instincts' Twilight's voice rang in her mind. Nightmare's face hardened confidently as she found the changeling's lips again. Chrysalis' eyes snapped open as she took a deep breath. Her face was flushed with color as Nightmare pulled away. "N-N..." She trailed off as her heart began to pound. Her body was absorbing every drop of love from the alicorn. Nightmare looked down as her face turned a slight red "I owe you an apology..." She whispered. Zecora smiled as she silently left the two to reconcile. Chrysalis stared at Nightmare in shock as embarrassment and love filled her senses. She shook her head before pulling Nightmare towards her gave her a deep kiss. Nightmare's eyes widened but quickly fluttered closed as Chrysalis wrapped her forked tongue around hers. It wasn't a battle for dominance but a passionate loving kiss between the two mares. "Chrysalis..." She sighed into the kiss as the changeling pulled away. Their tongues dripped saliva as Chrysalis licked her affectionately "Consider that my apology as well..." She panted. Nightmare nodded as her mind swam with new feelings for this mare. Zecora walked in the room with 2 bowls. She sat in front of Chrysalis and handed her a bowl of cloudy white liquid. Chrysalis looked at it and then back at her. "No...." Nightmare gave her a look. The changeling pouted like a foal being forced to eat his vegetables before desert. She shook her head and threw the liquid to the back of her throat. The changeling licked her lips tasting the remains of the potion. It tasted familiar... Nightmare watched silently as Chrysalis regained her color. Her chitin even began to shine. Chrysalis looked at Zecora "What was that?" She questioned. Zecora smiled "A mixture of spade berry juice and coconut milk. It is very smooth and goes down your throat like silk" She explained giving her another bowl to which Chrysalis eagerly drunk. Nightmare watched silently in amusement as Chrysalis put the bowl down with a smile. "I haven't had spade berries in a while. They're the only thing a changeling can eat besides love that will give them necessary nutrients. They're poisonous to ponies." She sighed contently before finally getting a good look at Zecora. "What is it with zebras and the Everfree?"