//------------------------------// // Departure // Story: Spike the Fairy // by PonyJoel //------------------------------// Terax wakes up after hearing Pharynx waking every Changeling for an emergency departure of the Hive. Chrysalis gather things for Terax and gallop into the room. "Mommy," Terax yawns. "What's happening?" "We're leaving the Hive," Chrysalis grabs Terax and puts him on her back. "What?! Why?!" Terax is confused. He doesn't like the sound of leaving home unless it's to see his friend Spike. "Remember Midnight Sparkle?" Terax growls at the name. He remembers her nearly killing him and harming his mother; That was enough indication for Chrysalis. "I remember that demented monster, Mommy. Is she launching another attack?" "Yes. A clone of Discord felt a disturbance in the Chaos Force and saw the last moments of Anchorcord before turning into stone. She has a relic that can steal magic, and we need to strengthen our numbers. We're going to the Crystal Empire." Many Changelings within the Hive meet up in front of Thorax and Pharynx. They announce that all Changelings will go to the Crystal Empire immediately. Many Changelings grab their families and depart the Changeling Hive. Midnight Rarity is soaring in the skies with Grogar's Bell. With the magic power she took from clones of Discord and Hippogriffs, Midnight's Demon Curses gets a power boost. Many Pegasi in the skies get knocked down due to Midnight Rarity's flight speed. As an added insult to injury, Midnight Rarity chimes Grogar's Bell, stealing their ability to fly and harness the energy through her body. Rarity's Mind "So, how much longer until the power to uplift the Mirror Pool's enchantment?" Storm King asks Midnight Sparkle. He's losing some patience. Midnight Sparkle breaks concentration to answer Storm King's question. The body continues to fly towards the Changling Hive. "After I harness the strongest Changelings within the Hive," Midnight Sparkle refers to Chrysalis, Thorax, and Pharynx as she sees the other Changelings minor even in numbers. "And consume more Dragonic Magic, then I'll uplift the enchantment that bars us from using the Mirror Pool." "Then what? You create images of yourself?" Rarity asks. "Yes. However, when I transfer the mind into those bodies, it'll change form into their physique. As for you, I'll have you as my prisoner in your body. They won't kill you knowing you're innocent. As for the others, they'll be too strong to overcome, and there is no help from Earth Land Wizards. As before, they'll be helpless." "It was the power of the Crystal Heart and a Dragon that defeated you. What are the chances of it happening again?" Rarity taunts Midnight Sparkle a bit. "It will not happen again! Last I remember, I shattered the Crystal Heart. The replacement they probably have is weaker compared to what obliterated me." "Keep telling yourself that. You know that the Magic of Friendship triumphs over Tyranny. You preached it yourself," Rarity smirks. Midnight Sparkle grabs Rarity's cheek. "Will you shut up about Friendship nonsense?! I learn that friends are only good with you during the good times, never the bad. Some friend you are." "At least my friends care about me well enough for me to seek help. You, on the other hoof, you're good as dead to them." "Time will change, and things will be right with me. So will you," Midnight Sparkle let go of Rarity's cheek roughly. She walks away from her presence. Cozy Glow looks at Midnight Sparkle differently. She decides to focus on what to do next when she has a body to control. Will she be given the same demonic properties as before or whatever magic within Grogar's Bell? Lord Tirek and King Sombra remain in silence until it's time to operate. Midnight Sparkle sits and concentrates on taking control of Rarity's body once more. Rarity hopes Midnight Sparkle gets her due when the madness comes to an end. Changeling Hive Many Changelings are already on the move. Terax is on Chrysalis' back while she flies with Pharynx and Thorax. They are leading the army to the Crystal Empire. "How long until we may see Midnight Sparkle?" A Changeling asks Thorax. "I don't know. I'm hoping we're out of Midnight's reach when she arrives at the Changeling Hive. It's a good thing we have no relics or mystic objects for her to absorb into that Bell of hers." "I hope she doesn't bring that army of hers to life. We don't stand a chance against them," Pharynx said. "The Dragons are our best line of defense. I'm hoping the newly restored Crystal Heart can give each of us the power needed to defeat Midnight Sparkle and put her six feet under; There is no way she gets redemption. Midnight has gone too far." "I hear you, Chrysalis. You weren't willing to cross those lines when you were your former self." Chrysalis sighs. "Don't remind me of what and who I used to be as Queen. I am Chrysalis. Mother of Terax and friend to all kinds of creatures, Thorax." "Point taken." "Mommy, can we win without Spike the Fairy?" Terax asks. He's worried about the outcome of Midnight winning. "Yes, we can, Terax. Have faith, my son," Chrysalis reassures her son. "Okay, Mommy." Midnight Rarity is nearing close to the Changeling Hive. She smiles in anticipation of harnessing their magic power into her body. When she arrives, to her surprise, there are no Changelings. "WHAT?!" Midnight Rarity angrily shouts. She swoops in and finds the Hive deserted. "WHERE DID THEY GOOOOOOOOOOOO!?" Midnight's angry yell echoes in the skies; Every Changeling hears Midnight and flies faster. "They're gone, Midnight Sparkle," A clone of Discord reveals himself. "You've come to die with the others?" Midnight Rarity gets ready to chime Grogar's Bell. "I came to inform you of your utterly humiliating defeat. Whatever you're planning is already going into ruin." "The only way things go awry is if Spike the Fairy were to return to Equestria. I know for certain he won't come back. Victory is in my grasp." "Friendship is Magic. Remember that when you lose it all," The clone laughs, then teleports away before Midnight Rarity can chime Grogar's Bell. Midnight Rarity's eye twitches a little. She's frustrated that another explained to her about Friendship being magical. Yes, it is true, but to some standards in her book when she's the one preaching it. Rarity's Mind Rarity is laughing at Midnight Sparkle's frustration. A clone of Discord reminding her that Friendship is Magic. Lord Tirek, Storm King, and King Sombra wonder why Midnight Sparkle didn't use the Bell right then and there. Is she holding back is the question on their minds. Cozy Glow looks at her cutie mark and questions her stability as to what it truly means. Changeling Hive Midnight Rarity sense no other forms of magic or power. She decides to go back to the Mirror Pool to weaken the spell. Then, she'll pay Princess Celestia and Luna later tonight in Canterlot.