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// A visit from royalty 
// Story: Friendly enemy 
// by Cone of Wonders 
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10 minutes after leaving the cottage with 011 responsible for her animals, Fluttershy was still heading down to Pinkies place with Rainbow Dash. She was quite confident that 011 could handle her loving animals, Rainbow Dash on the other hoof was thinking to herself. She then turned to Fluttershy and spoke. "Fluttershy, I need to talk to you about your new friend". "Dino? Why"? "Not to point hoofs at you Fluttershy, But it sounded as though you were covering for the guy". Fluttershy panicked but was able to hide it from Rainbow Dash. "I- I Don't think I follow...". She lied "Its just the way you seemed to answer his name for him. Plus, what kind of name is Dino? Sounds made up". "Well there are many different names from many different ponies. I'm sure its nothing". "Not to mention". Rainbow Dash continued. "That this guy just HAPPENS to come out of nowhere shortly after the whole wedding incident with Twilight's brother". Fluttershy stopped walking and gave Rainbow Dash a look of innocence before saying. "Dashie. I know what you're thinking. But why would I want to help those... monsters? They are just so...scary and evil. I don't think I would be brave enough to go anywhere near one if I got the chance". Her lie got Rainbow Dash thinking. While she was distracted by the question, Fluttershy looked down, feeling horrible about calling 011 a monster. "I suppose you're right". Rainbow Dash answered, looking back at Fluttershy who had already raised her head in time to make eye contact with Rainbow Dash. "Sorry about accusing your friend. I guess I'm just over reacting". She said in an apologetic tone. "It's alright Dashie". Fluttershy replied with a kind smile. "I understand you were just trying to protect me". Rainbow Dash then remembered his current situation. "Say, do you think he's managing to keep you pets under control"? "I'm not worried". Fluttershy spoke with confidence. "I'm sure he's having the time of his life". She finished as they passed a sign saying *Welcome to Ponyville*.

"ARRGGH! NOT EVEN THAT WRETCHED CHRYSALISIS SHOULD HAVE TO DEAL WITH SUCH TORMENT"!! 011 yelled to the ceiling as he was still struggling to get the animals under control. So far he had managed to feed all of the birds, after they had finished poking at him with their beaks, and the small woodland critters seemed quite content for the moment. His biggest problem however, was the demon in disguise, Angel.  So far, 011 had chased him round the cottage, had several items thrown at the high drone (Some of those items were quite expensive), and had somehow managed to set the large grizzly bear on 011 until he tricked it into following him outside, then quickly dashing past it, into the cottage and locking the door. Luckily it hadn't tried to get back in so it wouldn't try to attack the changeling again. "Enough games"! The now furious changeling growled as his horn lit up and picked Angel up with his magic before taking him into the kitchen and tossing him into the washing machine before placing a magical lock onto it, preventing the rabbit from getting out. "Perhaps I should have tried that in the first place". The changeling thought before feeling as though his birthday had come early as he quickly remembered he had taken care of his number one problem. He then began to cheer and mock Angel who glared back angrily at him. "How does it feel now you little-"! *KNOCK* *KNOCK* Some pony was at the front door. 011 turned round to face it and headed towards the door. He changed into his white Pegasus disguise. "Please don't be the bear". He thought to himself as his hoof touched the door handle. He swung the door open and saw the one being he expected to never see again. "Hello 011. Good to see you once more".

Standing in front of 011 was the Changeling Princess in her natural form. "Your Highness". 011 said before bowing in front of her. "It brings me joy to see you still remain in one piece 011". The Princess said with a smile on her face. "How did you know I was here your Highness"? asked 011. "I heard your voice nearby while flying around in disguise. Something about my mother and torment". 011 blushed, surprised how his voice could be so loud sometimes. He once again bowed down and spoke. "I apologize your Highness. I meant no disrespect to yourself or-". "Rise 011. I too grow angry at my mothers own selfishness". 011 raised himself from the floor, surprised that the princess would say such a thing. "You also believe your mother is nothing"? asked the confused changeling."I do". replied the princess, showing no signs of regret in her voice. "Come, I need to speak to you outside. 011 stepped outside and closed the door so no animals could get out. The changeling princess then transformed into her own disguise. A pink unicorn with a yellow mane and tail. Her cutie mark was a crown. "Your Highness, I do not mean any disrespect, but why have you come here"? Asked the high drone, still disguised as a white pegasus. "Please 011, call me by my number. 002". the princess said with a smile on her face. "As you wish...002". 011 felt a little uncomfortable speaking the number of a changeling princess. If he had tried it back at the hive, he would have been punished by suffering pain until his mind broke. "I am here for two reasons 011. The first being that there has been talk among-st your own soldiers about rebelling against the queen and are planning an uprising in your return". 011 felt a wave of joy and relief come over him. "It pleases me to know my soldiers, my brothers in arms, have been loyal enough to stay at my side, even after my banishment. Once I am properly healed, I shall do my duty to lead them to victory". "That would not be a wise move". 002 spoke with some fear in her voice. 011 noticed this at once. It wasn't often the princess showed any signs of fear. "I don't understand. What is it that has you shaken up 002"? "Do you remember that experimental cloning test that the queen forced upon you"? 011 thought back, trying to remember what *experiment* she meant. His pony irises then shrunk as he remembered what she meant."The Uberling trials"?! 002 just shook her head.