Pharynx looked out upon the 100. Those changelings lost in the assault on the wedding of Princess Cadence. Those 100 that had never come home, doomed to die. They more than anything else had destroyed his loyalty to his Queen. That she led them into a battle they could never have won. They also were the reason that he had waited so long to share his love with the rest of the Hive, lest the secret of the 100 come out. Only he among the changelings had done the math. Queen Chrysalis had ordered him to remain quiet. After the reformation of his kind, he feared that if he shared his love the secret would come out. That Thorax would find out. Pharynx smiled, his brother would have declared war on Equestria on the spot. That smile was short lived. Declared war and lost. So Pharynx did what he always did, acted in the best interests of his people.
Arise No More
Can't Be Reborn
His Voice Rang Out to Them. The green flames still burning, enshrouding his form.
Here It Goes
Here It Goes
Here It Goes
No!
He stood, as he always did.
One, Nothing Wrong With Me
Between Those He Loved
Two Nothing Wrong With Her
And Those That Would Take Them From Him.
Three, Your The Wrong Thing Here!
He Was Pharynx, strongest of the Warrior Caste
Four, You Have Got To Leave!
He Was Pharynx, And None That He Loved Would Be Taken From Him Again.
One, It's Our Time To Live!
Not While their was breath in his body.
Two, It's Our Time To Love!
He Would Be Damned First.
Three, You've Just got to GO!
The Emerald fire of Pharynx magic blazed as he moved forward, his form a mere suggestion as he dove into Legion. His Heartsong screamed his demand, these beings had been raised. They had been called. His Honor demanded he alone sent them back the Elysian Fields. Such was his duty, Such was his burden
Let These Souls Rest Evermore
Let These Souls Rest Evermore
Let These Souls Rest Evermore
Let These Souls Rest Evermore
Let These Souls Rest Evermore
Let These Souls Rest Evermore
The Dark Shape of Legion engulfed Pharynx emerald fire stifling it. But still his Heartsong could be heard. Trixie smiled nastily, her Pharynx wouldn't fall so easily. His Heartsong once more shouted forth.
Pushed To Far
This Needs To End
Let Them Go
Let Them Go
Let Them Go
Now.
Legion hissed in pain as Green Fire burst through, pushing them away from Trixie. Once more Pharynx stood in front of the one he loved. Once more he Sang.
One, You Got To Rest!
Two, You've Past Your Time!
Three, This Hate Has To Die!
Four, Nothing Wrong With Sharing Love!
Pharynx stood, wreathed in smokeless fire, staring sadly at Legion. This old hatred. This Old Evil. It was Everything that he had ever fought against. It was why he had protected Thorax, It was why he had done all he had ever done. This old hatred was not going to take another soul from him. Not today, not ever.
One, I Deserve To Live.
Two, She Deserves To Live
Three, You Need To Rest
Flowing forward, he sang his plea to these that had been his comrades. Those he had protected. Those he had lead.
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
Let Your Souls Give Up Your Rage!
As he advanced, Legion fell back before him, he sang his pain out to those fallen that had given all. Given all so that the Changelings could have a chance. They had succeeded. For it was in that battle that Thorax had grown sick of it all and sought another way. They were heroes. It sickened Pharynx that they were being used in such a way. When he found out who or what had done this, he would be making his displeasure known. Tears forming in his eyes, he sang his understanding.
Flesh Of My Flesh
Blood Of My Blood
You've Been Called,
But Not By Your Will Alone
You've Been Broken
Called Back From Death's Rest
Fallen To Hate
Corrupt From Fear.
As his flames touched Legion, they bowed their heads. Legion's darkness fell before Pharynx's warm fire. Of no more consequence then a passing nightmare. Their pain and hatred confounded by his love for them. He bore them no ill will. But he would not let them indulge in the meaningless cycle that his brother had ended. He would not let them harm any others.
One, You Need To Die
Two, Bid This World GoodBye
Three Your Time Is Past
Four Our Love Will Last
One, It's Our Time To Live
Two, It's Our Time To Live
Three, It's Our Time To Live
Seek Your Vengeance Nevermore
Seek Your Vengeance Nevermore
Seek Your Vengeance Nevermore
Seek Your Vengeance Nevermore
As Legion Faded, Pharynx gave one last command to these that had been his soldiers. One last order to carry out.
Just Go!
Just Go!
Fust Go!
Just Go!
Just Go!
As they passed, his fire once more extinguished, and he was once more himself. Sagging to the floor, he felt the strong arms of his mare enclose him. Leaning into her, he sobbed quietly as she held him. Trixie said not a word, just held this strongest of males. Everything else could wait.