He arrived at the School Of Friendship where Starlight Glimmer is doing her daily work. Once he entered her office, he talked about his plans on reviving Chrysalis.
“Thorax, no offense, but this is a bad idea.” Starlight said. “I know you and I weren’t with Twilight and her friends but she almost plucked off Spike’s wings!”
“Yes, it’s highly unacceptable but-” Thorax responded until Starlight cut him off.
“And nearly destroyed my friends!” She placed her hooves on her desk. “So what are you trying to do?”
“I’ll get to that if you don’t cut me off!” Thorax retorted as he took a deep breath. “The point is, I think there’s a side of her that she simply refuses to let out.”
“Like reforming herself?” Starlight sitting right back on her chair.
“Yeah. I know it’s a stupid idea, but if she never rejected your offer, she could of seen something like me and the Changelings did.”
Starlight tried to think of Thorax’s positives, but she’s worried if it backfires on him. During her last encounter with Chrysalis, she failed to defeat her which led to Chrysalis and her alliance capturing her friends. Even if she succeeded at the end, she and her friend were very close to failing.
“So...what do you need from me?”
“You can try to take Chrysalis back to my kingdom after you…pull her from the statue Tirek and Cozy are...somehow and then revive her behind strong bars.”
Starlight sighed to herself but wanted to do something right for Thorax and his kingdom. It’s risky, but she can try to help.
“Okay but don’t blame me if this backfires.”
“Thank you.” The two left the school as they went to Thorax’s final destination before heading back to the Changeling Empire.
Upon returning to Canterlot, there is one more person Thorax needs for help and that is his first ever best friend. Starlight Glimmer brought a cart so she could pull Chrysalis while still in her predicament. Thorax took time to convince Twilight to allow him to release Chrysalis, even with the circumstances she isn't prepared for. For another possible war, the ruler of the Changeling Empire will take full responsibility no matter what. Thorax and Spike head outside of the castle while the dragon is fearful after what the former Changeling ruler did to him.
“Thorax, are you sure you're willing to do this?” Spike wondered. “Because if she breaks free, she might pluck my wings for real!”
“Relax, you're gonna be safe.” Thorax placed his hoof on the dragon’s head. “All you're going to do is show her what friendship really means.”
“Okay?”
“That will take a lot of time.”
Spike placed his claw on his face since he was also aware of Thorax’s plan. After his encounters with Queen Chrysalis in the past, his fourth time won’t be any better. “Are you sure you wanna go through this?”
“Yes, which is why I need all the help from our friends. Chrysalis won’t be able to handle one lesson of friendship when she’s in lockdown.”
“Wait, you're gonna put her in lockdown!?”
“Yes, so she won’t escape!” Thorax took a deep breath after the outburst. “I don’t know how long this is going to take, but please don’t give me additional pressure.”
The dragon would try to give his friend some kind of understanding and reassurance, but he decides to keep things calm, despite him being regretful for what could happen later. They arrived by the statue where Starlight is at and she’s still unsure about this.
“So...did you talk to Twilight about this?” She asked.
“Yes, he did Starlight.” Spike answered. “Let’s just try to help.”
“Starlight, place Chrysalis on the cart.” Thorax ordered as he and Spike stopped by the cart.
Starlight used a spell she can use to remove a stone from its corresponding statue. It’s one of the most unused spells any unicorn has done, especially when their enemies are in stone, after the crisis that ensued. With a spark activating, the former queen of the Changeling Empire is off of the statue, but still in stone. Starlight placed the stone on her cart with no chance to turn back now.
“I really hope you know what you're doing.” She sighed.
Thorax, Spike and Starlight arrive back to the Changeling Kingdom. It was a long hike for them to take while dealing what’s to come in their way. As they enter inside the hive, several other changelings notice their former queen being carried in their home. Even if they saved Equestria from her, they’re still aware of her presence.
“Any ruler of Equestria wouldn’t approve of this.” A light blue Changeling commented.
“If our ruler’s plan backfires, that is.” A light pink Changeling added.
Thorax and his friends head inside one of the open spots in the hive where he also put in a restricted sign for anyone to stay away. Inside, Princess Cadance was waiting with Ocellus by her side.
“Ocellus, what are you doing?” Thorax said in concern. “You're not supposed to be in here.”
“Sorry, I was just talking to Cadance.” Ocellus lowered her head.
“If this is about us releasing Chrysalis, we got everything under control.”
The ruler of the Crystal Empire made her way by Thorax upon hearing him. “As much as I tried to convince him, he may be right about Chrysalis. Now please leave.”
“It will take us hours to help and we’re just about to release her.” Starlight added.
Ocellus obeyed the orders as she left the room. “I don’t think they can do this without me.” She thought.
By the time she left, Pharynx entered inside the restricted hive. “Okay, all the changelings are informed to stay away.” He told his brother.
“Good, as my friends help her, I want you to keep an eye on her so she won’t escape.” Thorax instructed.
Starlight and Cadance put Chrysalis inside of a powerful cell and locked the door. With one of Equestria’s most wanted criminals secured in the most secure way possible, all that’s left is to reform her from her stone state.
“I still don’t know if we should do this.” Spike hiding behind Thorax.
“We are.” Thorax retorted. Without wasting a minute of time, Starlight performed another spell where she inverts what Celestria and Luna did. She shot the laser at the stone as it glows from impact. For more than ten excruciatingly long seconds, the statue itself began to move itself. After another ten seconds, Starlight stopped her spell as she collapsed on the ground, panting from the pressure and strain she caused upon herself.