~Interlude - Penpals.~
June 19th, 2 S.E
Hello Chrysalis,
Princess Celestia suggested we should open up communication between my hive and yours. Things have been interesting since your attack. Your imprisoned changelings will be released shortly, although some of them will be staying with me. Some don’t like you that much. Please write back with news as soon as possible.
Queen Twilight Sparkle of the Enigma Hive.
June 20th, 2 S.E
Greetings Twilight Sparkle,
I hope this letter graces you at a good time. For once I agree with Celestia. I must thank you for reducing my punishment, a lesser queen would have seen me to be executed for my crimes. My changelings returned this morning with the gifts you sent. I have been seeking a consort to assist me in gaining an heir.
I’m well aware that some of my changelings despise me. I have done terrible things for the sake of my hive.
I look forward to more letters.
Queen Chrysalis of the Xencia Hive.
June 20th, 2 S.E
That’s wonderful news, Chrysalis.
Tell me, what do you know of the creature called Death?
Today has been unusual to say the least, I’m sure you’ve seen the strange position of both the sun and moon. Please write back soon.
Twilight Sparkle.
June 21st, 2 S.E
Hello Twilight,
To answer your question, yes I saw the unusual placement of the sun and moon. I presumed it was simply Celestia playing a mere game.
Unfortunately, not much is known about Death, I’m afraid. But there are some books I may have in my collection that contain such knowledge. I’ll send them over to Canterlot this afternoon.
I know you’re aware of my stance on your bloodline but I think I’ll make an exception for I owe you for sparing me from the hangmare’s noose. No new developments with the Hive I’m afraid.
Queen Chrysalis.
June 22nd, 2 S.E
Hi Chrysalis,
My changelings and I have returned to the Everfree to repair the hive this morning. Thank you for the books, I’ll be sure to keep them safe. Your messenger, Amber, is bringing back a gift for you as well. Pinkie Pie, the element of laughter, gave me some cupcakes for the journey but I thought I would be nice to send them your way instead.
The hive was in a bit of a mess when we arrived. Some of the wings were fine but Mother’s wing was almost completely blocked off. I think we’ll move away the rubble from the war room first.
I must say that I really enjoy writing to you. I know you must hate me for what happened and that you must think I hate you also. I don’t. I honestly want to help you repair your mistakes. I wanted to be your friend, cousin.
Sincerely,
Twilight.
June 22nd, 2 S.E
Twilight,
Those cupcakes were quite delicious, tell the pink one thank you for her gift.
I don’t understand what you mean about our letters. I destroyed your and Rhene’s hives. I killed your mother when she refused to join me in some attempt to have power and control. I don’t deserve your assistance, let alone your friendship.
Friendship doesn’t get changelings anywhere, not in a world like this one.
In other news, I’m with a child. I expect we can plan a summit soon, maybe when your hive is more established.
Queen Chrysalis.
June 23rd, 3 S.E
Dear Chrysalis,
That’s wonderful news about your hive, yes, I’ll think about planning a summit. Send a drone in a few days though, that way I can give you a definite answer.
On the subject of friendship, it can get you further in life than anything else. It certainly allowed me to be a better mare. Friendship is something I always extend a hoof to, you are no exception.
In other news, my brother tried to kill me. He thought I was brainwashing the princesses. Oh Chrysalis, what do I do? I’ve tried so hard to hold my hive together. It hurts to think we could be wiped away so quickly if we don’t tread carefully. Celestia intervened. I’m writing this whilst Midge, one of Mother’s old changelings, tends to my wounds.
Did you know it’s my birthday today?
Sincerely,
Twilight Sparkle.
June 23rd, 2 S.E
Twilight Sparkle,
First of all, Happy Birthday. I wish you the best for the rest of your day. Secondly, my mother used to have a saying,
Queens carry on.
I know the duty is hard to bear but you must, for the sake of your hive. What I’ve caused has meant the near destruction of your hive and I apologize for that. It hurts my ego so very much to say this but, I was wrong.
I sought power. I destroyed it all because I wanted an out. Odonata was thriving as a queen whilst I remained a mere princess. It was a major blow to my reputation back then. If you want to, I have many stories about your mother and I when we were younglings.
I know forgiveness is something I do not deserve from you.
I know that I was a monster, a horrid reminder of our warmongery age.
I only hope I can forgive myself before you can forgive me.
Queen Chrysalis.
June 26th, 2 S.E
Dear Chrysalis,
Apologies for not writing back sooner, things have been rather busy in recent days. We’ve repaired most of the Stellar Wing as well as the Royal Wing. I would love to hear more stories about Mother.
Everypony makes mistakes, it’s whether you can atone for them or not. Why don’t you come by tomorrow and help me sort out Mother’s chamber?
Sincerely,
Twilight
June 26th, 2 S.E
Twilight,
I would love nothing more than to visit. I’ll be there by noon tomorrow. Your drones haven’t sealed the tunnel link, have they?
And please do have some of those delicious cupcakes on hoof, they were quite delicious if I recalled. One of my favourite stories I have of your mother and I, at least before we fell out, was the time when we had a massive rivalry.
You see, Odonata and I were born on the same day in the same year and our mothers, by Vendalia our mothers, made us get along. We hated each other at first but eventually, we became close friends.
Sincerely,
Chrysalis.
June 29th, 2 S.E
I’ve had reports of some of my changelings going missing, do you know anything about this?
Chrysalis.
June 29th, 2 S.E
I’m sending a messager to speak with you. He should arrive tomorrow.
Chrysalis.
June 30th, 2 S.E
Dear Queen Chrysalis of the Xenica Hive,
I’ve sent this urgent message with one of my drones, Skitter. Something is amiss in Canterlot and I’m heading there to figure it out. I’ll find your changelings even if I have to tear down the castle brick by brick.
If I don’t return, please look after my hive.
Sincerely,
Queen Twilight Sparkle of the Enigma Hive.