//------------------------------// // Friday part 1 : Take back the town // Story: Dictators of Ponyville : A Ponyville confidential story // by ALoneWolf //------------------------------// The morning sun shined bright as the group left the hut. After yesterdays events the entire group had a new boost of confidence knowing that they will prevail and they will take back their town form the evil Changeling queen. They surveyed their surroundings and found the area remained the same as yesterday, Zecora wasn't kidding about Chrysalis not caring about the Everfree. They couldn't help but breath a sigh of relief of being able to have a good nights sleeps without being held prisoner. After a long yawn and stretch the group finally came back to their senses. "Good morning everyone" Pinkie said. "Morning" Pharynx replied. There was an awkward silence in the air after the rest exchanged good mornings to each other as they knew the day has finally come to take back the town. "So............this is it huh?" Thorax said. "Yup" Applejack said but this time with a boost of confidence ( Thanks to her spiritual tour last night) . " Time to take back our town and save our sisters" " HELL YEAH!!!!!" Dash said excitedly. " So what's the plan? I say we just go in, elements in hand, and kick some mosquito looking asses? Uh no offence" "Non taken" Thorax and his brother said in unison. " And we look nothing like mosquito's btw. Still it's gonna be hella awkward to take down our queen" However Thorax put a hoof on his brothers shoulder. "Don't worry bro we'll be fine" He said. "She doesn't control us anymore, this is our decision" Saying this Pharynx let out a smile, hearing his brothers words boosted his confidence even more knowing that things are gonna be ok. "Alrighty then " Rarity said . " So It'd be a little too reckless to just charge right in, we should probably come up with a strategy first just like Twilight said yesterday" "Speaking of which, where is Twilight?" Fluttershy asked "Come to think of it where's my brother?" Flam asked back. "OH NO!!!!!! You think they got recaptured?!" Pinkie questioned worryingly. "Unlikely my friend" Zecora answered. " The Changelings don't know about my hut, and like I said they showed no interest in the Everfree" After her statement the group continues to wonder where the duo went? Then suddenly a few snores can be heard from the distance surprising the group, they looked around and found that it was coming from a nearby hill. Instincts popped in as they walked over to investigate on who was snoring. At first they figured that it was just a wild animal until Fluttershy pointed out that most animals don't snore like that , after a short trek they came across a large bush that slightly blocked the view of the hilltop after clearing away some of the wild shrubbery the entire groups eyes widened in shock, jaws dropping at the sight that fell upon them. There on top of the hillside stood a sleeping Twilight and Flim laying comfortably on the grass with Twilight cuddling comfortably on the stallions broad looking chest with his hat and shirt resting neatly on a nearby log, both of their manes were messy, and they both had a look of satisfaction on each of their faces along with small blushes . After what felt like an eternity Dash couldn't help but giggle slightly which immediately turned into full born laughter waking the sleeping couple up instantly. They then looked down to find the group surveying them all while giving them mixed reactions consisting of ooooing, giggles, and embarrassment (mainly from Flam) "OH MY GOD!!!!!!!" Twilight screamed with a blush getting up and covering herself while Flim did the same retrieving his hat and shirt. "Why Twilight you sly dog" Rarity said in a lustful tone. "Didn't know ya had it in ya partner!" AJ laughed. "Really bro!?" Flam said while covering his vision. " At a time like this?!" "AWWWWWWWWW true love" Pinkie said in a happy tone. "Oh my" Fluttershy said with a blush while hiding her vision with her pink hair. Zecora just turned away trying her hardest not to giggle. "Hehe I should have brought popcorn" Pharynx giggled earning a smack in the back of the head from his little brother. "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GUYS THINK I SWEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Twilight screamed still blushing while Flim nodded his head in agreement. "Oh really Twi?" Spike said with a sly smile with his hands on his hips. " Then why is his shirt off ?" "It was hot last night!!!!!!!!!!" Flim screamed in embarrassment as he buttoned up his shirt. " Plus your to young to know about this boi!!!!!" "Nothing ta be embarrassed about you two" Applejack jumped in with a smirk and a wink. " I have the same satisfied look whenever me and Caramel............................................ "CAN WE JUST FOCUS ON THE TASK IN HAND????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Twilight screamed in embarrassment while fixing her messy mane. "Ok.........................."Dash said slyly. " But when this is all over where coming back to this topic Sparkle" After her remark Flim and Twilight looked at each other blushing wildly, after a moment the duo walked down the hill to join the peeping toms. After reaching the bottom of the hill and rejoining the group twilight still blushing slightly cleared her throat before speaking again. "So" She began. " Ignoring what you just witness a few minutes ago, first things first. How's Big Mac doing Zecora?" "He's doing fine for now my friend" She said. " Me and Applejack managed to feed him and give him some water so at least he'll have a full stomach once you guys head over to ponyville " "That's good" Twilight said happy that Big mac was eating and drinking, but she knew that he still needed help more than ever so it was now time to act as lives were literally on the line. "Now is everyone ready to take back the town?" "Hell yeah!!!" Dash said excitedly. "I'm all set Twi" Aj replied confidently. "So are we" Thorax and Pharynx said in unison. "I'm all in" Flam said "And me" Flim jumped in "Don't forget about me!!!!!" Pinkie said in her usual tone, no doubt she was starting to go back to normal. "I got your back all the way Twilight" Spike said with a solute" "No turning back now darling" Rarity said. "I'm more than ready" Fluttershy said with a slight boost of bravery. " It's gonna be scary but Big Mac and Angel are counting on us, It's high time I start being brave for once cause lives are on the line. No more running away I'm ready" After saying this the others especially Dash couldn't help but feel amazed at Fluttershy's new boost of bravery" So what's the plan Twilight?" Twilight then scratched her chin as she was thinking of a battle strategy. "Well" She began. " Even with the elements in hand it'd still be reckless to charge in especially with Chrysalis's Changeling army as her backup. "I see what you mean Darling" Rarity jumped in. " Plus with our sisters by her side, no doubt they're not gonna let us anywhere near her without attacking first and asking questions later" "It's shoot first and ask questions later Rarity" Pharynx replied correcting the fashionista. " But your right there's like hundreds of our troops , or should I say former troops by her side. We need to somehow separate the Changelings and the commanders from Chrysalis that way she'll have no backup and we'll have an opening to strike" "That's a good idea Pharynx" Spike replied in agreement. " But how do you expect us to trick an army of Changelings out of the city all at once?" twilight then took a moment to ponder knowing that Spike was right as it would be pretty difficult to lure all those Changelings and the CMC's away from chrysalis, As she continued to ponder her eyes caught sight at a familiar blue flower standing near one of the tree's and soon an idea formed in her head and the others soon noticed her staring at the blue flower. "Whatcha thinking Twi?" Applejack asked as Twilight gave them a confident smile. "I think I might know a way to separate them from Chrysalis" She said confidently with a head nod. "AH excellent idea friend!" Zecora replied knowing exactly what her friend was talking about. " But first should we call for backup? Cause no doubt this is gonna be one epic battle" "I would Zecora, but unfortunately my magic scroll paper that I use to communicate with princess Celestia is back at my library" Twilight replied gloomly however Zecora kept her confident expression. "You mean this?" Zecora said and then pulled out some magic scroll paper along with a makeshift quill pen shocking the purple unicorn. "Zecora, where did you get that?!" She asked. "Your not the only one who likes to chat with the princesses my friend" Zecora said with a wink and Twilight responded with a smile and a nod, never realizing that there were others who liked to chat with the princesses. She the grabbed a sheet of magic scroll and scroll pen with her magic placing the paper on a nearby rock for a writing surface , and was about to begin writing until she spoke first to the others. "First things first, write for backup cause we'll need all the help we can get just like Zecora mentioned" Twilight said as the others nodded their heads in agreement. "Asking Celestia for help Twilight?" Spike asked. "Not just her spike" Twilight replied. " But Cadence and our BBBFF too. We'll need all the help we can get especially Cadence and her love magic" Twilight then began to write down her two letters for help cause like it was said before they're gonna need all the help they need. Meanwhile in Canterlot We find the sun goddess Princess Celestia standing ontop of the balcony in her throne room starring out into the bright sun after she rose it up. The princess couldn't help but ponder and worry as she hasn't heard from Twilight and the others for an entire week even thought she reassured Twilight last year after that Lesson zero incident but she couldn't help but worry as they haven't even written to ask for any news about the CMC's whereabouts. As she continued to look out into the morning sun, Discord and her little sister luna soon entered the throne room while Tia continued to look on into the sun not even looking back to address or say good morning the duo. "MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Man!!!!" Discord said while stretching and yawning a bit. " It feels so good to be out of that stone prison. I tell ya Luna it's only my second week of freedom but I'm enjoying every single day I feel like a million bucks! I'm really liking the idea of being a good guy it's like being in a club or something" He then smiled while wrapping his lion arm around the moon goddess who rolled here eyes trying not to giggle. "I think I liked the old Discord better" She said in her head. However she and her hybrid creature friend soon found the sun goddess staring out into the balcony with a worried look on her face, Discord couldn't help but wonder what was on his friends mind as not just him but Luna has noticed that she's been like this all week. The two of them stared at each other and gave nods of agreements as they headed towards the sad sun goddess. "Sister?" Luna said bringing the sun goddess back to her senses. " Are you alright?" "Yes I'm fine Luna good morning to you , and you as well Discord" She said trying her hardest to sound happy. "Come on Tia" Discord replied feeling unconvinced. " We've known each other since we were kids girl and I can tell when your lying, so what's on your mind?" "What? I don't........................................................." "He's right sis" Luna interrupted. " You've been acting all gloomy this whole week and you've barely said anything, plus you always stare out into the balcony every morning giving the exact worried look on your face as you finish raising up the sun. So please tell us what's wrong, we want to help you and I don't like seeing my sister all sad and depressed like this" Knowing that there was no way out of this Celestia finally broke and confessed. "I'm sorry you two" She said sadly. " it's just that I'm worried about twilight is all, she hasn't written to me all week not even to ask about any news about the CMC's whereabouts" "Didn't you tell Twilight that she didn't have to stress and write a report to you everyday after that lesson zero incident last year?" Luna asked. "I know Luna" Celestia replied. " But I just can't help but worry, I mean I did assure Twilight that she didn't have to stress herself out after forgetting to write a report thinking that I'd expect one every single day. However she hasn't even written to ask if I've found the Crusaders yet" As she was talking Discord poofed right in front of her and wrapped an arm around her neck. "I wouldn't worry too much Tia" He reassured. " I'm sure Twilight's fine she is your priced student after all. and hey maybe they found the CMC's and are celebrating back home and just forgot to tell you about it?" However Celestia shook her head. "I doubt that old friend" She said. " Even if they did, knowing Twilight she would write to me immediately if she found them even if they were celebrating. I just wish she would at least write a simple note to me to even ask of there whereabouts hell I wouldn't mind if she just wrote to say hello. And it's not just Twilight, i don't know why but I have a feeling something bad's about to come our way very soon" Celestia continued to look worried as Discord proceeded to rub her shoulders in an effort to calm her down. "You worry too much Tia" He said soothingly. " I'm sure Twilight's fine, I have a hunch that she'll write to you soon, ya just gotta be patient and I guarantee that we'll see a friendship report very, very, very soon" As soon as he said this low and behold the trio stared in shock as a magical scroll soon appeared on the scene popping up in the same fashion as always. "Speak of the devil" Luna replied. Celestia wasted no time and levitated the scroll towards her and she soon began to read Twilight's latest report, Discord and Luna stood in suspense waiting for the sun goddess to inform them about what exactly Twilight wrote to her. However as Celestia finished reading the duo noticed a terrified and worried look form on the sun goddess's face which instantly made them worry as well. "Sis what's the matter?" Luna asked. "Yeah your acting like you've seen a ghost" Discord replied as Celestia levitated the letter away. "We gotta get to ponyville ......................................IMMEDIATELY!!!" She said in a scared and worried tone. "Sis what are................................" "There's no time to explain we must make haste!!!!!" She shouted before rushing out of the throne room as the others soon followed. "Tia slow down!!!" Discord called out, but before reaching the exit Celestia stopped to talk to one of her guards. "Is everything alright your majesty? " He asked. "Me , my sister, and Discord need to head out to take care of something" She began. " Don't ask's what it is and everything's fine I promise, I'm just heading over to Ponyville to assist my student with something. While I'm out I need you and the rest of the guard to look after things while we're gone and you are not and I mean not to let anyone in or out of the city until I get back is that understood?" "Yes your majesty!" The guard saluted before going about his way as Celestia and the rest of the group headed outside of the Castle while Luna and Discord continued to act worried at the sun goddess's strange behavior. "Tia will you please tell us what's the matter already?!" He asked. "I'll explain later Discord, right now we must get to Ponyville immediately" She replied. "Shall i call a chariot sis?" Luna asked. "No time!" Celestia answered. " We must make haste" However before she could take off she stopped herself. " Hang on I must get something real quick" She then teleported herself out of the scene back inside the castle as the duo continued to wonder what the hell is going on and what she was retrieving from inside the castle, A minute later she teleported back in front to the alicorn and draconequus. " Alright we're all set" "What did you grab Tia?" Luna asked. "Something that's gonna help us through this whole mess" She replied and then proceeded to open and flap her wings. " Now let's go there's no time to lose" Without a second thought the sun goddess took off into the sky and soon Luna and discord followed suit as the citizens on the ground looked up to find the trio flying out of the city beginning their long flight to the city of ponyville. Back in Ponyville We find numerous Changelings around the entire city searching every nook and cranny for the escapees as instructed by Chrysalis and the Crusaders , practically flipping the whole town upside down as. The citizens who were now locked up in their respected cells watched on as they continued to look for Twilight and the others which gave them a little bit of hope cause if there's a chance that Twilight and the others managed to escape the city so they'll probably manage to get help from the outside. Speaking of Twilight and the other's, up in the sky we find Pharynx, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy stealthily flying on top of numerous clouds pouring a mysterious blue liquid on each of them while wearing some type of protective hoof gloves to keep the fluid from making contact with them. meanwhile Thorax and the others were hiding behind a nearby boulder while thorax surveyed the sky knowing that the trio up in the air anticipated to when he was to deliver the signal for them to start the plan. As Fluttershy poured the fluid onto one more cloud Twilight's plan began to replay in her head as well as Pharynx and Dash. Flashback from an hour ago " We'll use this poison joke potion Zecora brewed to drive off Chrysalis's changelings out of the town" She began while holding up a beaker to the group, she then pointed towards Dash, Fluttershy, Thorax and Pharynx and then spoke again" Dash you Fluttershy and Pharynx will fly up and pour it onto some nearby storm clouds to allow the mixture time to fuse and combine with the rain water turning it into poison joke rain. Once Thorax performs the cancellation spell and removes the shield, that's when you guys start stomping on the clouds pouring rain onto the Changelings and the CMC's infecting them with the poison joke causing them to retrieve out of town and take cover thus leaving only Chrysalis" The four nodded in understanding as Twilight turned to the others" Once the changelings are driven out me ,Rarity, Applejack, Flim, Flam, Thorax and Spike will start freeing the imprisoned citizens including Dr Stable so that he'll be able to treat Big Mac and so they don't get caught up into this battle" The six of them also nodded in understandment as Twilight turned towards her Zebra friend. " Zecora stay here and look after Big Mac until Dr stable arrives to treat his eternal injuries" Zecora nodded in understandment as Twilight continued. " Once the Citizens are lead out of the town that's when we'll strike and use our combined forces to drive that Changeling queen back to where she came from is that understood?" The entire group nodded their heads in agreement. " Good" Twilight then extended her hoof in front of them and soon they placed their own hooves onto hers " For ponyville" she said and soon the others said in unison "FOR PONYVILLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Present Thorax stood in position as he waited for Twilight to give the go ahead for him to remove the massive shield spell along with Dash and the others who were waiting on top of the clouds ready to start the waterworks. After 5 minutes Twilight looked at Thorax and gave him a nod signaling that it's time, and soon Thorax chanted the cancellation spell as the massive shield started to vanish much to the changelings surprise from the inside. "What the why's the shield going down?" One of them asked oblivious about what's to soon transpire. Dash and the others looked down at the shield that was slowly vanishing waiting for it to disappear completely before proceeding with the next phase of the plan. after a few more minutes the shield finally vanished and soon Dash , Fluttershy, and Pharynx positioned themselves on their respected storm clouds, but as Dash was about to give the go ahead someone beat her to it. "FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!!" Fluttershy shouted while beginning to jump up and down on a bunch of clouds much to the shock of Pharynx and especially Dash who was surprised and impressed at her friends newfound bravery and soon she and Pharynx joined in and began jumping up and down on each of the clouds overlaying the entire city and soon the poison juice infused water began to rain down drenching a majority of the changelings down below. "What in the world?" One of the changelings said. " I don't remember anyone saying it's gonna rain today" "Come to think of it, does this rain water look darker to you ? Another asked and in a split second a large cartoony mustache soon appeared on his upper lift as the other Changeling noticed. "Uh Frank?" He asked pointing at his comrade. " When did you grow a mustache?" Then suddenly a third eye poofed and formed on the top of his head. "I don't know" Frank replied. " Have you always had three eyes instead of two?" "Da hell are you talking about?" He said and then placed his hoof on top of his head and felt a sudden sting, the same kind of pain when someone pokes your eye. He walked towards a nearby shop window and noticed his newly grown appendage in a reflection shocking the changeling to his limit. The two of em then took a second to look at each other before finally putting two and two together at what was going on. "POISON JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" They screamed in unison and began to fly away as to not get exposed even more, and in a split second the other Changelings soon panicked after experiencing their own unusual transformations due to the effects of the Poison joke and soon they followed suit as well and yeeted straight out of the city to get out of the poison joke rain as to not get exposed any further. In about 5 minutes a majority of the Changelings dispersed leaving only the imprisoned Citizens who couldn't help but cheer as the invaders left the town ( for now) and soon Dash and the others stopped jumping as the poison joke rain soon dispersed. They then flew down to the ground commending each other on a job well done. "HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!" Dash said excitedly. " That was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!" "You said it Dash" Pharynx said and then proceeded to high five her along with Fluttershy. "I have to admit that was kind of fun" Fluttershy said in unison and soon Twilight and the others entered the scene. "Well done you three!" Twilight said. "It's all thanks to that awesome plan of your's Sparkle" Dash commended. Twilight then took a moment to stare at the imprisoned citizens before speaking again. "Everyone listen!" she began. " We're gonna get you guys out of her don't worry, we're not gonna let anyone else get hurt especially once we confront Chrysalis. Everything's gonna be ok I promise we have the elements and we've ready to kick some Changeling queen ass!!!!!" Every single citizen cheered at Twilight's statement along with Dash not expecting the bookworm to talk all tough and collected . " First things first, where's Doctor stable? Big Macs injured and we need his help immediately." " He and the other medics are still in their clinic" Derpy replied causing Twilight to nod. "Thanks Derpy" Twilight said and then turned towards Applejack " AJ, Flim, Flam, Spike with me, the rest of you start freeing the citizens here" "You got it Twilight!" The others said in unison and then parted ways to start freeing each of the citizens. moment's later They soon arrived at the clinic and Twilight soon removed the shield spell (thanks to Thorax for teaching the cancellation spell to her prior to heading into town ) from the medical building, in about five seconds the shield dispersed and AJ proceeded to raise her hindlegs and buck the lock off before rushing in. CARAMEL ARE YOU IN HERE?!" AJ called out praying that her boyfriend and his uncle were ok and to her relief Caramel, his uncle, and medical team appeared right in front of the group. "BABY!!!!" Caramel said happily and ran to the farmgirl bringing her in for a big hug which she was quick to return. " Are you ok?!" "I'm fine sugarcube" She said as tears started to form and she soon brought the stallion into a passionate kiss which he was quick to return earning awe's from the group and after a long passionate minute the kiss ended and Caramel looked around to find someone missing. "Wait where's Big Mac?" He asked. "He's got the crap beaten out of him by ma sister and her friends" She said as the stallion remained in shock that his best friend was beaten to a pulp and by his own little sister. "But don't worry he's still breathing" Applejack turned towards Dr Stable. "Doctor my brothers injured badly, He's got internal injuries and is in a rough shape can you help him?" She asked. "Of course Applejack" Stable said with a nod. " Where is he?" "He's back at Zecora's hut" She answered. " Please hurry I don't know how much longer he can last" "Don't worry kid I'm on it, I may not have been able to save Granny Smith but I'm not gonna let you lose another family matter I wont allow it! Grab as much equipment as you can team, we got a stallion to save!" He said confidently. "Yes sir" They said in unison grabbing their respected instruments while Twilight turned toward the twins. "Flim ,Flam you guy's take the doctors and nurses to Zecora's hut, we'll handle things from here" She said. "You can count on us Twilight" Flim reassured and in a split second leaned in and planted a quick kiss to the unicorn much to her surprise. " Be careful ok?" "Ok" She said with a blush and a big smile while Flam watched on in annoyance and soon he and the others proceeded out of the building. "Ok you and I are gonna have a long talk abut that once this is all over" He said to his brother as they and the medical team headed down towards the path to the Zebra's hut to help Big Mac leaving Twilight and the others at the spot, Applejack then turned towards her boyfriend. "You should go with them too sugarcube" She said. "It's gonna be a real hoedown here soon" "No way AJ I'm staying with ya" Caramel replied shaking his head. " Whatever happens I got your back all the way my love" Applejack couldn't help bit smile lucky to have a boyfriend like Caramel by her side. However the moment was cut short when they remembered that there was still business to attend too, soon the four of them exited the building to head towards town square. They then made their way back to find that most of the citizens have been freed by the others, Twilight watched as Thorax released Mrs Cake , Cheerilee, and the kids from the Schoolhouse as the latter was quick to embrace her husband, and soon everyone was crowded near town square as Twilight and the others walked over. "Is that everyone Dash?" Twilight asked. "Kind of" Dash said. " We're still missing one, we couldn't find Diamond Tiara anywhere Twi" causing the unicorn to rub her temple. "Damn it!" She said. "Why the hell would we even find her?!" Thunderlane asked and soon the entire crown nodded in unison giving their own opinions . "YEAH!!!!! That brat practically caused this shit!!!!!!!" Bulk biceps remarked. " I say we leave her wherever she is!!!!!!!" "AMEN!!!! That ought teach her a lesson about spreading someones shit around and making innocent souls run away!!!" Comet tail pointed out. "HEY!!!!!!! REGARDLESS OF WHAT SHE'S DONE THAT'S MY DAUGHTER YOUR TALKING ABOUT KID!!!!!!!!!!" Mr rich shouted getting into the unicorns face. "ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!" Twilight shouted ceasing an upcoming argument. " I get that her actions were uncalled for but she's still a kid. When this is all over you guys can yell at her as much as you want , but no pony gets left behind regardless of what they've done" Knowing that Twilight was right, the citizens held in their anger and opinions towards Tiara ( for now) as Twilight continued. " Ok first things first, Thorax and Pharynx you take the citizens into the everfree. I don't want anyone getting caught into this upcoming battle" "You got it Twilight" The brothers said in unison and began to lead the citizens out of the city, suddenly a green beam shot forward causing many of the citizens to duck and cover to avoid it as it struck a nearby street light. Twilight and the group turned around to find the source of the beam. There stood Queen Chrysalis along with her commanders standing near the edge of town square blocking the groups escape, The queen then took the opportunity to clap sarcastically. "Bravo, bravo Sparkle!" She said still clapping. " Your very persistent I'll give you that, but you didn't think it was gonna be that easy did ya? You honestly think i would have my adorable little commanders get caught up into this little poison joke trap?" Twilight growled in frustration that the citizens were still trapped in town with the queen and her subjects blocking the way especially since they were so close to freedom. However Twilight noticed her standing in a puddle of poison juice rain. "What the?" She began. " Your standing in a poison joke puddle how are you not succumbing to it? "Hehe I'm surprised Sparkle" Chrysalis giggled. " For being Celestia's priced student you sure are slow. I'm sure she informed you in one of her lessons that Alicorns are immune to toxins and poisons, and with me being part Alicorn this is nothing more than mere rain water to me, but kudos for at least trying, and Thorax and Pharynx I'm surprised at you. I treated you two like my own sons only for you to betray me and help these pathetic creatures" "They're not pathetic!" Thorax shouted. " These ponies are nice creatures "your majesty" I was a fool to follow along with your schemes, but no more! I'm done being your little subject and I'm not gonna stand by and let you take over these creatures homes for your own selfish and evil desires! You know I've only met the main 6 for one day and I must say they along with Spike are the nicest beings that me and my brother have ever met, Ponies are not bad creatures. Sure some of them have their own opinions on certain creatures but many of them are nice and friendly just like these guys and for that I will fight for them!!!" "That's right bitch!" Pharynx jumped in. " Your worst than our asshole parents, if you think I'm gonna stand by and let you hurt anymore innocent lives than you have another thing coming. I stand by my brother and my new friends sides and these ponies right here are under our protection and you will not hurt them!!!" After the brothers made their statement the townsfolk couldn't help but smile in gratitude happy that there were Changelings out there who weren't as evil as Chrysalis. The fact that these 2 would go against their queen for the safety of their town warmed their hearts not expecting that sort of kindness and bravery from the insect like creatures, However Chrysalis reaction was another story. "Nice speech fellah's" She began while clapping sarcastically. " Fine if you won't fight beside me then you shall die as well" "Count us in too!!!!!" Came a voice but before Chrysalis could turn around to find the source she found nine of her commanders Snails, Snips, Rumble, Twist, Pipsqueak, Dinky, Tender taps, Featherweight, and Silverspoon walking towards the townsfolk and getting into a protective position much to the Queens and the CMC's surprise. "What are you guy's doing?!" Sweetie belle asked angrily. "We're making the right choice Sweetie belle" Snails replied. "By siding with the enemy?" Applebloom said just as angry as Sweetie belle. "They're not our enemies Bloom and neither are you guy's" Pipsqueek said. "You cannot be serious Pip!!!!" Scootaloo jumped in. have you forgotten what these assholes put us through!? We were practically driven out of town and had to fend for ourselves for four whole months as we were practically treated like outcast because of that damn news column, if that doesn't scream enemy than I don't know what to say to you guys!!!!!" After saying this the entire town couldn't help but lower their heads in shame. "Scoots please, listen to reason" rumble jumped in. " I know you guys don't want to hear this and ya might not believe me but it's not too late" "He's right you guys " Twist replied. " I know you guys were hurt after what happened last year and I feel that you believe that everyone hates you but that's not true" "Your families still love you guys" Silver spoon said. " Sure they were furious at you after getting their secrets exposed, but I'm sure they regret their harsh attitude towards you guys. Regardless of how pissed they were they're still your family" "It's true" Featherweight jumped in. " Look at me and my brother, we have our moments from time to time but we still love each other no matter how many fights we get into and I know you feel the same about your sisters" "So please you guys come back to us" Dinky said. " I know you guys are still in there, Chrysalis doesn't control you, you guys are your own person. So please don't abandon your families over one mistake this is not the path for any of you, come back to us guys. Be the CMC's that we all knew and loved before this whole Gabby gums incident, please, please,please!!!!!" The townsfolk them nodded in agreement after hearing the former commanders words as each of them regretted their harsh treatment towards the kids. Bloom and the others surveyed their sisters and the townsfolk too looking at each of their faces and found that they were full of nothing but regret and remorse over their actions last year and that they too wanted the CMC's back more than ever. A look of sympathy soon formed on the trio's faces as they began to wonder if they were truly sorry for what they've done to them last year until chrysalis jumped in. "Don't listen to them kids" She said. " They're nothing but a bunch of traitors just like your sisters. Friendships are nothing but a waste of time, all they do is pretend that they like you only to kick you to the curb if you do one thing to piss them off. These ponies are nothing but a bunch of horrible creatures who bully, ridicule, and hurt your species for centuries when you've done absolutely nothing to them. And for that they don't deserve to live in this world and I shall show you what happens when you cross a Changeling, watch and learn girls!!!!" Chrysalis them proceeded to launch a large green beam towards the crowd as the Crusaders watched on in horror. The townsfolk braced themselves for the upcoming impact as Featherweight and the rest of the former commanders embraced their siblings and families tightly as the beam drew closer to them. The main six however charged forward in a combat position ready to go head on with the Changeling queen to defend their town, Twilight readied herself to counter with a shield spell to propel the beam away from the crowd. Then suddenly as Twilight was about to perform her shield spell a large poof along with a strange zapping sound appeared right in front of her. After a split second the smoke cleared and Twilight and everyone else stared in shock as to what was standing right in front of them. "Uh Twilight " Caramel asked. " Is it just me or is there a giant bug zapper right if front of us?" "No caramel, your not the only one" She replied. But before she could say anything else the bug zapper vanished and in a poof a familiar draconequus popped right in front of the group wearing a delivery outfit. "Did someone order a rescue?" He said . "DISCORD!!!!!!!!" The main six said happily. "That's my name, don't wear it out" He said proudly. " But I'm not alone!" He then pointed to the sky as a dark blue orb crashed down right next to him, as the smoke cleared there stood Princess Luna as Discord said TADA!!!! "Apologies for being late everyone" She said with a wink. "Princess Luna!" Twilight said happily, and soon another magical orb crashed down this time next to Luna and soon the Sun goddess herself emerged from the smoke and looked at Twilight with a warm smile. "Little late with the report there my most faithful student" She said earning a blush from the purple unicorn. "Hehe sorry your majesty, you can say we got a little "sidetracked all week" She said. "I can see that" Celestia said with a giggle and soon she and the others turned towards the Changeling who looked the least bit intimidated. "Well, well, well" She began. " If it isn't Princess Celestia, Luna , and the court jester" Discord couldn't help but growl in offense after being called a jester. "I can see you haven't changed one bit since our last encounter Chrysalis" Celestia replied with a frown. "Your right about that Tia" Chrysalis said. " But I'm much more powerful and ready to destroy you!!!" "It's over Chrysalis" Luna jumped in . " Thou shall not take over ponyville or the rest of Equestria, we shall not allow it" "Yeah, you'll have to go through us first insect!!!" Discord shouted only earning a scoff from the Changeling. " Your army's gone, plus your pretty much surrounded so your basically screwed woman" However Chrysalis remained unfazed or threatened. " Oh please!" She said. " You think just because you brought your puny sister and idiot "boyfriend" as backup that you have a chance against me?" Luna and discord let out a snarl at the Queen's words. " Even with my army gone you think you have a fighting chance against me just because I'm outnumbered? Well you don't!" I defeated you easily last year Celestia and I can do it again" As she bragged Celestia soon took a step forward showing a look of sympathy toward the Changeling queen. "Please It doesn't have to be like this" She said in a soothing tone. " You don't have to do this, It's not too late. I know why your doing all of this in the first place and I don't blame you for being angry but this is not the right way and you know it. We don't have to fight, you can still put an end to this peacefully Chrysie" Chrysalis however showed no sympathy and let out a big snarl after being called that. "DON'T YOU DARE CALL ME THAT!!!!!!!!!!!" She snarled feeling offended. " You have no right sun goddess!!!! Not after what you and those two assholes did to me!!!!!!! After hearing this Twilight began to wonder what she meant by that or why she looked offended after being called Chrysie by Celestia. "Celestia" Twilight began. " What does she mean by that? And why did you call her Chrysie?" After hearing that question, Celestia and the others remained silent for what felt like an eternity, each feeling scared to answer the unicorns question. However Celestia finally mustered up the courage to look her student straight in the eye to answer your question. She took a long deep breath before answering her students question. "I should have told you guys this last year" She said sadly. " You see Chrysalis..................................................is our old friend" Twilight, the others, CMC's, and the townsfolk gasped in shock with dropped jaws after hearing that this Changeling queen was an old friend of Celestia, Luna, and discord. Chrysalis remained unfazed after the truth came out. "we WERE friends" She replied coldly. The Crusaders looked up towards the large Changeling after hearing this shocking news, not expecting the sun goddess to be an old friend of hers. "Chrysalis, is that true?" Bloom asked. " Were you really friends with celestia a long time ago?" Chrysalis remained silent for a while her snarl still visible after hearing the fillys question with her expression hidden in her bangs. After what felt like another eternity the Changeling queen finally mustered up the courage to answer the fillys question. "Yes little one, it's true" She said coldly. " I was friends with those three assholes, but that was in the past" Twilight noticed the Changeling tremble a bit as she gave her answer to Bloom. Curiosity got the better of her as she too wanted to know what happened to her and Celestia in the past that made her become bitter towards the sun goddess, Luna, and Discord and end their once friendship. After a few seconds she took a step forward. "If you don't mind me asking Chrysalis" She said cautiously. " What happened between you four?" Chrysalis looked up to face the unicorn as her snarl soon vanished trying her hardest to act all cool and collected. " If you must know Sparkle" She began. " Your princess isn't as wise as you think she is, and here's the reason why................................................................................................................