Trading Memories

by Brian Sheil


9. Darkest Villains in Pony History

Megan became deep in thought when Starlight came in. She spotted the charming unicorn. "Starlight Glimmer. This is a pleasant surprise."
"Hi, Megan." Starlight greeted. "I heard that Celestia left you all wrapped up. But, WOW!"
"I'm guessing you're not here to joke about my, uh... condition."
“Nope. My discussion is about one of the worst villains in Equestria. Chrysalis!"
"Chrysalis?" Megan yelped. "The former queen of the Changelings?
"That's her."
Starlight told Megan about this experience. "These are the facts, Meg. Chrysalis wanted revenge on Twilight and the rest of the Mane 6 for ruining her plans for sabotaging Princess Cadence's wedding to Twilight's brother, Shining Armor. So, she and the Changelings captured Celestia, Luna, the Mane 6, Spike, Cadence, Shining Armor, and even Baby Flurry Heart."
"Oh no!" Megan shouted. "That's terrible!"
"I know. Learning about what happened, I gathered some allies, Discord, Trixie Lulamoon, and the reformed changeling, Thorax, and went off to rescue our friends. I found them. But, I saw Trixie and Discord captured too. Everypony was encased in evil cocoons. Chrysalis is determined to make sure I don't save anypony. Just then, Thorax went through an amazing transformation. He became handsome and more gentle.
"Seeing that, the other Changelings followed his example, realizing Chrysalis was wrong about her methods all along. The lair was wrecked, all the prisoners were freed, and Chrysalis left, vowing revenge. The Changelings have been on our side ever since."
"I was told about Thorax being their new leader." Megan stated. "I'm glad he became a good friend."
"Me too." Starlight agreed. She then had a thought. "Chrysalis is so vicious and so diabolical, I'll bet Grogar would like to keep her company."
"Grogar!" Megan uttered grimly. "Who can forget THAT tyrant?"
Starlight listens to Megan's story. "Grogar is the ruler of a dark city called Tambelon. By use of wicked magic, he started capturing ponies. Me, Danny, and Molly lead rescue parties to save them. But, each group was captured by Grogar's evil soldiers."
"Oh boy!" Starlight barked. "That creepy goat is relentless!"
"You said it." Megan replied as her story continued. "We were all locked up in a dungeon. We heard those vicious beasts celebrate their victory. Using some bubble magic to expand a crack in the ceiling, me and a few ponies flew through a hole in the roof. We got a set of keys from Grogar's partner, Bray, unlocked the door, and freed everyone.
"As we left for freedom, one of the ponies, Paradise, remembered that a giant bell in the center of the city was the source of Grogar's power. We rang that bell, and headed out, after that evil goat accidently rammed into the gate. That opened it for us."
"That's using his head." Starlight chuckled.
"You're right about that, Starlight. We all escaped just as Tambelon vanished for good. That nightmare is over."
"Megan, you're definitely daring." Starlight said as she gave Megan a sweet kiss. "That was probably your best moment."
Starlight left the room, and met Twilight Sparkle and Spike the Dragon outside.
"Twilight? Spike?" Starlight uttered. "What are you two doing here?"
"I heard the stories you and Megan told each other." Twilight replied. "Greatest adventures ever!"
"Thanks."
Spike approached Starlight. "I sent a letter to Princess Celestia about Megan's progress. Our friend won't be tied up for much longer."
Starlight was happy to hear the news. "She'll be happy to hear that!"