The new and improved friendship express was making its way down the tracks. Twilight’s personal princess car had been attached at the rear of the train.
The locomotive steamed its way across Equestria in the dead of night.
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Taylor was once again reading her book just trying to finish a chapter without being interrupted at this point.
“I still can't believe the rest of the girls didn't join us,” Rainbow says disappointed
“I mean when we do the friendship map not everyone goes on those adventures either,” Twilight admits trying to calm rainbow down.
Rainbow nods before looking at the filly to her left.
“What are you reading? What is the Tin Can Sailor?” Rainbow asks
Taylor of course looks up from her book before deciding to ignore the element of loyalty in favor of trying to finish the chapter.
“I bet the tin can sailor is a hero or something!” Dash says excitedly looking at the cover of the book.
“This book is full of superheroes, however, it has an equal number if not more tragedies,” Taylor says flipping a page
“Can I give it a read?” Dash asks
“I would probably have to give you a few reference books to fully understand the material in this one Dash,” Taylor says
“How many books are we talking about?” Rainbow asks
Taylor puts a forehoof on the floor and slowly lifts it. 4 large and thick books which could no doubt, double as blunt force weapons appear in a stack.
“Those are some thick books,” Rainbow dash says
“Are those more books about warships?” Twilight asks
Taylor nods.
The speaker suddenly cuts on in the cabin.
“That’s it, folks, we are approaching the end of the rail line. We will be making a brief stop to let off a few guests before we enter into the loop to head back towards Equestria.”
“This is our stop,” Twilight says getting up and walking over to the door.
The train however does not stop, It slows down to a trotting pace. Twilight opens the cabin door and hops out followed by Dash. Then finally Taylor.
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Changeling King Thorax was supervising the construction of the new hive.
This was within Equestria’s borders since they were a protectorate of the kingdom.
“King Thorax! Princess Twilight Sparkle has a daughter!” A drone announces having run into the planning room
“That’s great to hear did she hide her pregnancy?” Thorax asks
“No sir she adopted however the filly…”
“What about the filly?” Thorax asks
“She smells like a changeling queen.”
“I am sorry what! Did you say that Twilight adopted a Nymphling Queen and no one knew about it!” Thorax shouts in more shock than anger.
The drone nods in reply. “Another hive attacked her home and they are on the way here to talk to us about other hives.” The drone says
“They want to know about other hives? The ones we can't talk about without inciting another changeling war?” Torax asks
The ling who was spying on twilight nods.
“... Horseapples,” Thorax says
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Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and Taylor were walking through a forest. Twilight was leading the group because she had the map which could lead them to the cave entrance.
They had been walking in silence for nearly 20 minutes and it was getting weird.
“Hey Rainbow, what is the rainbow factory like? I kinda want to go see it.” Taylor says
“Well, a Rainbow is easy once you get to know it. Just need the help of a pegasus.” Rainbow explains.
Taylor could've said she heard some creepy piano music however that just might’ve been her crew.
“Stay focused girls we are almost two the north entrance,” Twilight says looking at the map floating in front of her.
“Mom we have been climbing this hill for nearly 15 minutes.” Taylor retorts
The three crest over the hill to see a wooden fence that surrounded a large hole in the ground the place was guarded by two changelings.