Chrysalis opened the door and saw Sombra lying on his bed moody and depressed. She walked toward him as quietly as possible until he noticed her through peripheral vision. The changeling stopped walking as soon as she saw him look at her. “Ughhh, what do you want this time? Mock me further more?” Sombra grumbled.
“Actually, I’ve come to...talk...if that is all right with you.” Chrysalis strained to say. She could not bring herself to speak to him as an equal. It took all of her strength to subdue her pride and hatred to be in that situation.
The King of shadows laughed at her reply. “Since when did you ever consider speaking to anypony as an equal? Not too long ago, you and those other fools mocked me like I was nothing. Now you come before me with a different attitude? How pathetic.”
Chrysalis wanted to vaporize Sombra at that moment right after he slighted her like that. But remembering Grogar’s command, she let those words slide and continued, “Look, I’ve come for a decent conversation where we can get to know each other for a while. Considering that we are here and brought together by Grogar to destroy the protectors of Equestria, I thought it would be appropriate to have our...social time.”
“I am KING! A king, like me, does not talk to his subjects like equals. He commands them. He gives demands and orders. A casual conversation is simply an insult to my authority.” Sombra haughtily spat. “Surely, as queen of the changelings, you would’ve known that by now.”
“Oh, I have. And I do agree to an extent except we are both royalty and we have been brought together by the Father of monsters himself in this place where he bends us to his rule. And you are here. So where is that authority of yours now, hm?” Chrysalis replied with a smirk.
Sombra looked back at her angrily. But before he could blast her with dark magic, he thought on those words. Seeing that he had nowhere to go and had been beaten several times by the heroes of Equestria, he realized that his respect and power had grown dim. Knowing she was right, he sighed deeply and looked at her again. “Perhaps you have a point. You have my attention, Queen Chrysalis. What is it you wish to speak of?”
“Well, firstly, I would like to mention how you managed to destroy the Tree of Harmony which Grogar showed us earlier.” said Chrysalis.
“Oh yes! It was that easy truly! I tricked those foolish mares into thinking that they defeated me for good. Oh, how wrong they were! They indirectly led me to their source of power! Destroying that tree was the greatest pleasure I ever had in my life!!” Sombra bragged. “You should’ve seen their faces when I eradicated it from existence! I couldn’t stop laughing at their funny faces of defeat and horror!”
“Yes, indeed you have.” Chrysalis said with no enthusiasm. Then she grinned once more. “Then Twilight and her friends vaporized you back. You are lucky Grogar brought you back again.”
“Do not remind me that!” he snapped. “And yes, I am happy that I am revived for another round. At least that’s one thing I can be thankful to Grogar for.” Sombra then changed the topic. “So what drives you to conquer Equestria, Queen Chrysalis?”
“Well, I have several things that motivate me to destroy those loathsome ponies. One, revenge. I remember one particular pony who took away everything from me...STARLIGHT GLIMMER!!!” screamed Chrysalis. Her sudden change of attitude and the mention of Starlight’s name piqued the dark lord’s curiosity.
“Starlight Glimmer? I’ve heard of her before. Wasn’t she the one who took cutie marks away to increase equality in her old village? What did she do to you?” he asked.
“She corrupted my own subjects, destroyed my hive, and took away my victory! I will never forget what she had done to my kingdom!!” she angrily shouted.
“Interesting. A strong vendetta, I see. Have you been planning your revenge on her ever since?” Sombra asked.
“Of course! I’ve been planning for months to get my revenge on her! One day, I created clones of the Mane Six to be my minions so that they could steal the Elements of Harmony and I could use that power to destroy Starlight and rule Equestria as its queen!” she exclaimed.
“And how did that turn out?” he asked.
Chrysalis then turned her head in shame. “Those clones...decided to betray me. Luckily, the Tree of Harmony destroyed them before they could defeat me.”
“I know how that feels. Minions nowadays are prone to become complete failures to their masters. They always disappoint you to no end. Thus, you have my pity.” he replied with his hoof to his chest.
Chrysalis was surprised at his reply. “You...you pity me? I thought you refused to treat me like an equal!”
“I did. However, it’s like you said earlier, we are villainous royalty.” he said. “So what have you accomplished that made you a fearsome enemy to Equestria?”
“We changelings have done many things! Years ago, I impersonated as Twilight’s foalsitter, Cadence! I managed to invade Canterlot and brainwash Shining Armor to do my bidding!” she evily laughed. “Second, I ponynapped Twilight and her friends so that we could drain them of their love for generations! You see, I was very close to ruling Equestria several times. That made me a memorable foe.”
“I see. You are a very persistent creature. I will give you that. But it seems that your supposed victories were taken away the moment you were about to win. Therefore, I can say that you are no different from me...now.” he said.
“(Sigh) You’re right, King Sombra. Looks like we have something in common, don’t we?” she said.
“Indeed, we do. Soon, those wretched ponies will rue the day they left us in the dust! They will cry for mercy before we finish them all off once and for all!!” Sombra shouted. Then both he and Chrysalis wickedly laughed together. After several minutes of laughter, they ceased laughing and looked back at each other.
“Well, it’s been a nice chat with you, dear Queen. Changelings are very useful in combat and conquest. Though you have lost your army, I’ll create one for you.” Sombra suggested.
“Why, King Sombra, you’re too kind! I would definitely love a new army at my command! Celestia and Luna will cower before me once they see me in full glory once more!” she boasted. Once they ended their conversation, Chrysalis left the room and reunited with Tirek and Cozy who were playing chess.
“So how did it go?” Cozy asked.
“Not too bad. I think we’re in good terms...for now. I wouldn’t be surprised if he were to make an army for himself instead of me.” she said. She turned her eyes to the centaur. “I believe it’s your turn, Lord Tirek.”
“Hmmm, if your conversation worked out quite well, then I suppose mine could do well also.” Tirek said. He walked toward Sombra’s door and knocked on it. “Is the King of shadows available for a talk?”