As the corridors in Canterlot's castle were being fixed due to its most recent event, rumors and gossips couldn't stop themselves from flying between the elite. Most of them were about what could have driven Celestia to use her magic in such a way that Canterlot's castle could shake as if it were the end of what was known to the common pony, but there was no official statement and, eventually, the rumors among both the elite and the common pony died out but this was not true for the staff working on the castle.
Many were aware that something happened on the Castle that night when Celestia decided to use her magic on the Grand Galloping Galla. It was strange actually, all the staff (including the guards) where aware that something happened that day, since they've noticed how Celestia's behavior has been changing on the past few days but not a single worker could agree on when did this started neither why it happened but, at least, they were glad that it was over.
One such case was the maid Aurora Blossom, who was among the ponies who had to clean the mess caused by Celestia during the Galla. She couldn't stop but wonder why did Celestia decided to use her magic like that but she was well aware that she would probably never know for sure. She had a green coat that combined with her sky blue eyes and pearly white mane with pinkish lines and a modest figure that, while it attracted some stares, it wasn't going to get her a stallion right away.
Nonetheless, she had a good job working with Celestia, work that, hopefully, would allow her to acquire some better assets for her residence. But this desire for things like better furniture wasn't born out of greed, like some might think at first glance, but instead was something coming from a mare that lived on the lowest parts of Canterlot, where the criminals and bumps were common and anypony with a slight level of decency would like to leave as soon as a chance could be shown to them.
She couldn't but feel relief every time she got to her humble house on lower Canterlot and was finally away from the filth, as horrid and despicable as that emotion could be like. She was today on her house, resting from another well made day while she was hoping for the day where she would finally leave the slums could finally come. She was close to get into her sofa and finally rest when it happened.
Greetings
It came from everywhere and anywhere at the same time. It sounded as old as time itself but with enough energy to remain young for eternity.
"Who are you and what do you want for me!?"
She tried to remain calm but she wasn't sure if that was even possible, thankfully, the voice responded with a kind tone of voice that made her feel safe and under protection.
Do not fret young one, for I've come here to grant you what you desire the most
Aurora Blossom's brows lifted up after hearing those words but she wasn't sure if she could trust... whatever this thing was.
"Sorry but, do you really think I'm going to fall for that? I'm not going to say yes to the first mysterious voice that offers me money, I wasn't born yesterday."
She was expecting a few types of answers, perhaps the voice would try to keep the narrative, perhaps it would leave but chuckles wasn't the answer she was expecting.
Indeed, you weren't brought to life so soon but you are also much older than you try to let be seen by other, is that correct?
Aurora Blossom blushed at this, if there was something she really wanted is that the ponies weren't aware of her actual age.
"Well, I suppose I'll have to find better make up but I still don't plan on selling my soul for money."
The chuckles continued.
When did I say that I was going to bring you riches? After all, that is not what your heart desires the most, isn't it?
Aurora Blossom's heart froze in place when she heard this, she wasn't sure of what this thing was talking about but she didn't want to know where it was going. Sadly for her, it did.
What you truly desire is to be able to sustain those close to you, those who you know you must protect but, even so, that isn't enough for you, isn't it? What you truly desire the most is what it cannot be given to you as long as Celestia and her sister rules: power
Aurora Blossom was now starting to feel afraid. She wasn't sure what this creature was but the way it spoke of her wasn't something that would be caught on by anyone who was simply looking at her. No, this was something else and it was scaring her.
Indeed, for I can see through you, young one
I am aware of what you desire, I am aware of what you ambition and I am aware of who you really are
So I recommend you to stop pretending this charade and show your true colors, Chrysalis
Aurora Blossom's face no longer looked worried when she heard this words, instead, she looked bothered at the accusation.
"I have to say..."
Her hooves started to be surrounded by green flames.
"I wasn't expecting you to be aware of this."
As the flames consumed her, what originally was a pony shaped figure started to grow into one as tall as Celestia and where fur and skin originally existed was now replaced with a a black carapace with hole where her hooves are located.
"But pray tell..."
As the flames dissipated, the pony's face was no more and now there was a face that had no sign of empathy and lusted for power.
"How do you plan to give me any of these, if you are willing to help? After all, you still haven't given me something that proves you worth trusting over."