Fluttershy was approaching the pony, wondering why she would be out so late. She followed the mare until they were right next to the Everfree Forest. The Pegasus was shaking; she wanted to get away from there, but she had questions that needed to be answered. Once she was at the top of the hill, she approached the shadow.
”Twi… What are you doing here? Come on, Let's go back to Ponyville…”
“What’s the rush, Fluttershy?” Twilight Sparkle turned slowly and looked directly into Fluttershy's eyes. “Stay with me. We’ll have fun!” The timid Pegasus got instantly hypnotized.
“Of course, Twi. I’ll stay with you…”
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“You!” Before Trixie could do anything, Twilight jumped on her. The lavender Unicorn pinned her to the ground and was glaring angrily at Trixie, her horn glowing. “What are you doing here!? Are you thinking about attacking me in my own home!? Where is Fluttershy!?”
“Please, Sparkle, I didn’t do anything! You have to believe me!” Trixie was scared, but that didn’t stop Twilight from pressing her hooves into her harder. The blue Unicorn closed her eyes to suppress the pain.
“You didn’t do anything? You tried to kill me and Fluttershy a year ago! Give me a good reason to forgive you!” Trixie was crying from the pain at this point; Twilight was putting more pressure on her.
“I’m innocent! I wouldn’t go that far!”
“I don’t believe you!” Twilight’s horn started to shine, but it wasn't the usual purple. It was dark and her eyes suffered the same fate. Trixie tried to free herself, but it was no use. "Why don’t you defend yourself!?" her voice sounded slightly dark.
“I don’t want to hurt you. Please, I’m telling the truth!” More and more tears escaped the defenseless Unicorn. Twilight was completely blinded by her anger and she wasn’t hearing a word. But just before Twilight did anything harsh, Spike shoved her to the ground. Trixie was released, and Twilight came back to her senses.
“W-What happened?” The bookworm pony asked in a confused manner.
“You were about to do something that you would regret for the rest of your life.” Spike said to his friend while helping her stand up.
“Twilight Sparkle…” Trixie spoke, slowly standing up. She was still shocked about what had just happened, or what almost happened. “Please, hear me out. That wasn’t me who tried to kill you or your marefriend a year ago… It was an impostor. It must've been a Unicorn with magic powerful enough to change appearances. And they must hate you… A lot…”
Twilight thought for a few moments and then looked at Trixie in sudden realization. “Or a changeling… Queen Chrysalis!”
“Queen Chrysalis? I've never heard of that name before…”
“She’s an evil changeling that tried to take over Canterlot once. She uses love to make her magic stronger… But we were able to stop her. I should have known she would come back!” Twilight stomped the floor with a hoof.
“If she uses love to make her magic stronger… That means…”
“Fluttershy! Trixie, please tell me that you know where she is!"
“I do know. That’s why I’m here; I saw her following somepony up the hills!”
“Thanks! Spike, go wake the others and tell them to bring the Elements of Harmony. Trixie, come with me!”
The Unicorns and the dragon went their separate ways, hoping that it wasn’t too late.
I’m coming, Fluttershy... Please be okay! Twilight thought as she followed Trixie.
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“So, why did you take an entire year to come here and clear this up?” The unicorns were galloping fast as they could towards where Trixie said she saw Fluttershy go.
“I was in Fillydelphia a year ago and I didn’t read newspapers. One day, ponies started to watch me like if I was a criminal. They didn’t explain anything, so I escaped. I was traveling from town to town, but it was the same everywhere. I was galloping away the entire time. I found out about the situation a month ago, so I thought about coming here to explain everything, knowing that you were the only one who could clear my name. However, I didn’t think you would be so hostile…”
“I’m really sorry about that, but I thought you were the one who almost killed us… I’m glad that Spike stopped me in time...” Twilight said, ashamed.
“I should thank him later, but first we have to save Fluttershy.”
“You remember her name?”
“I read it in the paper. You two are a famous couple!”
“Luckily, they aren’t bothering us much now. So, how did you find Fluttershy?”
“When I first arrived, she was the only pony I saw. I hid to prevent her from spotting me; she flew just above me and I could see that she was chasing somepony. Something about that pony made me suspicious, and that was when I went looking for you.”
“Trixie, I owe you a big one. After this I’ll make sure you get your old life back!”
“Thank you, Twilight Sparkle. I saw Fluttershy going this way; let’s hurry!” Twilight didn’t need to be told twice; she was very worried about her marefriend. The Unicorn knew that Queen Chrysalis wouldn’t kill her, but she would use love to gain power and who knows what she was planning to do next.
They were getting close. Soon, they spotted a light coming from one of the hills and trotted there. When they got to the top, they found Fluttershy and another Twilight.
“Fluttershy!” The lavender Unicorn exclaimed when she saw her love. Fluttershy's eyes seemed to be gazing into nothingness, just like Shining Armor did when Queen Chrysalis hypnotized him.
“Well, well, Twilight Sparkle… You haven’t change a bit.” Chrysalis said when she saw the duo. She transformed into her normal self before speaking again. “Her love for you is strong. I feel so powerful!” She laughed maniacly.
“Let her go, Queen Chrysalis!” Twilight was full of hatred again, just like she was a few minutes ago.
“Queen? Not anymore. After you stopped me from taking over Canterlot, my subjects abandoned me. I found myself alone in a world I hated. I wanted revenge, but found myself defenseless. I needed to get rid of you, but I was forced to hide myself because of my weak state. I decided to spy on you, and I found the perfect moment to strike! Luckily, I arrived just when this Unicorn showed up and challenged you to a magic duel. It was then that I got the idea to disguise as her and try to kill you, so in case you somehow survived you would blame her! But I underestimated this Unicorn; she told you everything. But it doesn’t matter. I have enough power to kill you, so enjoy your last night... The three of you die tonight!” When she finished the phrase, her horn started to glow. She attacked the Unicorns with the magic blast, but they dodged quickly.
“You destroyed my life... I want it back!” Trixie launched a spell at the changeling, but Chrysalis counter-attacked. She threw Trixie a few meters back--almost enough to send her off the cliff.
“Trixie!” The studious pony exclaimed and attacked the ex Queen. The changeling attacked her as well, and their magic collided. They struggled for a few moments, but the changeling's magic was more powerful. She soon won, and the magic hit Twilight, sending her next to Trixie. Twilight almost slid off, but the blue Unicorn grabbed her with her hooves. “Trixie, behind you!”
Trixie turned her head and saw Chrysalis approaching them, getting ready to attack one last time.
“Goodbye, pests!”
“Not so fast!” Twilight heard a familiar voice and looked up. She saw Rainbow Dash flying with Applejack between her hooves at a high speed. When they were close enough, Rainbow dropped Applejack who launched herself at the changeling in pure rage, landing a blow on her leg. The changeling reared back in pain, and the earth pony didn't waste any time. She gathered all the strength she could in her rear legs and pushed herself powerfully from the ground, gaining speed towards her target, dodging every attack that the changeling casted, all but one that hit the floor in front of her, making her lose her balance and fall. Chrysalis prepared to finish her off with one more attack but Rainbow Dash pushed her while flying at a high speed, making her miss the attack. But as soon as she recovered, the orange mare's hoof connected with the changeling's jaw, sending her off the cliff.
"You don't seem to be as strong as before!" Rainbow Dash taunted.
“Good timing, girls!” Twilight said after getting her hooves back on the ground. “Where are the elements?”
“Rarity said that she would bring them and told us to come here in case you needed us.” The cyan Pegasus said while catching her breath. “How much do you weigh, AJ?”
“Don’t ask!” She gave her lover an angry look, then looked at Twilight concerned.” Are you two okay?”
“We're fine…” The lavender Unicorn said before looking at Fluttershy. “I’ll try to get her back to her senses.” Twilight approached her marefriend and nuzzled her neck. “'Shy, wake up… Angel is hurt!” Not even a second passed before Fluttershy blinked several times, seeming as if she'd awoken from a dream.
“What?! Oh no!” The timid Pegasus started to trot around the hill, looking for the bunny, but didn’t find him. She looked at Twilight desperately. “Where is he?”
“Fluttershy!” Twilight hugged her tightly, catching Fluttershy by surprise. The Unicorn was crying from happiness. “I lied… You were under Chrysalis's hypnosis…”
“Ch-Chrysalis?”
“She’s right there, sugarcube.” The farmer pony pointed to where the changeling lay.
“You sure are strong, AJ. You knocked a changeling Queen out, I'm very impressed!” Twilight congratulated her friend.
“Th-Thanks, but I wouldn't have done it without Rainbow's help...” Applejack blushed.
Everypony trotted down the hill and watched Chrysalis from a safe distance. Twilight was in front of the group with Fluttershy, who was embracing the Unicorn with her head on her marefriend’s chest. Hearing Twilight’s heartbeat calmed her down. Applejack and Rainbow Dash were on their right and Trixie on the left.
“What are we going to do with her?” The blue Unicorn inquired.
“We’ll use the Elements of Harmony to turn her into a statue and make sure she stops being a problem.”
“But what if I refuse to cooperate?!” The changeling stood up, looking maliciously at them.
“Oh, come on! Can’t you just give up!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed impatiently.
“Do you really think that I would be so easy to get rid of!?” As Chrysalis spoke, Her horn became to light up, but Twilight was already in position.
“Fluttershy is back to normal now. You lost your powers!”
“Oh please, I don’t need her to destroy you!”
In that moment, Trixie heard something behind her. When she turned, she saw a trunk magically being attracted towards the couple. “Look out!” She shouted as she pushed them out of the way. Applejack saw the trunk too, and moved Rainbow before she got hit. However, Trixie wasn’t fast enough. She only had time to put a hoof in front of her face. A crack was heard when it hit her. Trixie fell to the floor, unconscious.
“Trixie!” Twilight exclaimed as she watched the scene in horror. She turned towards Chrysalis and used a spell to distract her. She then levitated the same trunk and threw it at her. It was so fast that the ex Queen didn’t have time to react, and it hit her on the head, knocking her out once again.
Twilight was panting hard after that. Luckly, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Spike arrived with the chest that contained the Elements of Harmony.
“Sorry we were late, but somepony had to go to the bathroom!” Rarity gave Pinkie Pie a look.
“I can’t control my bladder! When you have to go, you have to go!” Pinkie Pie said with a smile.
“Just put on the elements and let’s end this!” Twilight said with impatience.
Each pony put on their element, floating to the sky. When their eyes turned white, Chrysalis woke up once again. She tried to escape when she saw the fate awaiting her, but the rainbow didn't miss. She was turned into a statue.
When they were on the ground again, Twilight approached to Chrysalis and stared at it.
“It’s over, Chrysalis!”
“Twilight!”
When she heard the voice she lovedFluttershy's she didn’t hesitate to respond to it. Twilight headed back to where her friends and marefriend were. She saw them forming a circle around Trixie. Fluttershy had the head of the unconscious Unicorn on her lap.
"She's barely breathing!"