"I don't understand"! panicked 011. "We were told that the uberling experiment failed". "That is what my mother wanted us to believe. But the Uberling turned out to pass all tests". 002 said sadly. "How were you able to discover this"? asked 011, his voice growing louder with each passing second. 002 looked into his fake pony eyes, deciding to tell him the truth. "Because my mother, Chrysalis, has already sent it into the Everfree forest to find you. Once it tracks your scent, it'll reach this place in a couple of days"! 011 thought for a second, trying to decide the best course of action."Then I must leave this place at once"! He said, thinking it was his best chance of survival. "And what of the pony living here"? 002 curiously asked. 011 paused. "It does not matter. If the uberling finds this place then it will likely destroy this cottage along with its owner". 011s word earned him an angered look from the princess. "And you believe it is for the best that she should suffer for you deeds". Her voice had gone cold. Even though she was a changeling princess, she had grown to love all species from ponies and changelings, to griffins and minotaurs. It was hard to believe that she was the daughter of queen Chrysalis. "It is a kindness that even any of these wretched ponies do not deserve". Snarled 011. He sounded furious and filled with sudden hatred. Not at 002, but from remembering an event from his past. Something that caused his hatred of ponies in the first place. 002 could see this and spoke once more. This time, her voice had become soft and understanding. "This is about what happened with Sally is it not"? she asked.
011 just nodded, not wanting to speak about it. "011, I know how it feels to lose some pony you care about, ...but then again, nothing like you have experienced. And I know there is nothing that I can do to bring her back, but may I at least offer you some advice"? 011 looked at her, silently for a couple of seconds before finally giving an answer. "Of course, your highness". 011 turned away for a slight second, unable to look the future queen of changelings in the eye. He then felt 002's hoof rest on his shoulder. Not her fake pony one, but her hole filled hoof. She had turned back into her original form, probably to help 011 feel more at ease. "011, all changelings have known pain and suffering,even myself. But there are also the moments in life that make life worth living. And... even though Sally is no longer with us, she will always be a part of you, and you will always be a part of her as long as you remember her. But in order for you to be truly happy, for her, you must understand that you must let go of the past if you wish to have a future". 011 looked back at 002 and gave a small smile. "Understood 002, but I must confess that even though time heals all wounds, scars can form and may last for a much longer time than life itself". 002 only nodded, hanging on to what else the high drone had to say. "But I can understand that this pony is... different to most I have encountered. And she certainly would not have done what others have done to Sally". "Then I believe your journey towards healing has already begun 011". finished 002, forming a smile on her face once more.
"I believe that there was a second reason for your arrival"? asked 011, slightly curious. 002's blue eyes widened as she remembered her second reason for finding 011. "...That is correct". She had now become slightly nervous and 011 could easily tell. "And your reason is..."? "I... missed you". she managed to spit out, unsure how 011 would take it. "You missed me"? asked the now confused changeling. 002 nodded, looked down and closed her eyes, feeling as though she had made a mistake and believed that 011 would think less of her for admitting such feelings for him."I missed you too".
002 raised her head as she heard the words and saw 011 smiling at her. Without hesitating, the princess pulled 011 into a hug, both changelings felt each others heads resting on their shoulders. After a while, they broke the hug. "I never realized you had such strong feelings for me". Said 011, sounding happier than he did a couple of minutes ago. "I care for all my subjects 011, you, perhaps more. But I must head back to the hive before Chrysalis realizes that I am missing". 011 nodded to show he understood. 002 then transformed, this time into a green pegasus with a yellow mane and short tail and began to fly off. "Your highness"! 002 turned back to 011 once again, eager to see what he wanted to say. "I promise you that the pony here will come to no harm from the foul uberling". He then put his hoof on his chest before lowering his head, showing a sign of respect and honesty. "You have my word". "Thank you 011. I knew you would do what's right". She then flew off, back to the hive as 011 watched her until he could no longer see her and spoke to himself. "I owe her that much for saving my life".
Two hours later and Fluttershy had finally returned and was trotting along the path to the cottage . She reached the front door and slowly pushed it open. She was hoping that 011 had managed to take care of all of her pets. "hello"? "A pleasure to see that you have returned yellow pegasus". Fluttershy jumped slightly upon hearing 011's voice, but was unable to see him. the changeling then appeared from the kitchen entrance and walked towards Fluttershy, stopping half a meter away from her. "I have something important to tell you". He was acting quite serious, more serious than he usually was. "Is something wrong Dino"? 011 couldn't help but face hoof himself at the ridiculous name that Fluttershy had chosen for him. "First off... I would prefer that you call me by a more dignified name". Fluttershy smiled sheepishly. "I'm sorry. You should have told me you didn't like your name. I'm sorry if I've offended you...". 011 rolled his eyes. "you have no need to apologize for every little thing you wrong". "Oh dear. Does it bother you? I'm sorry". Obviously the yellow pegasus wasn't going to get over her apologetic state anytime soon, which led 011 to tell her one more thing. "I also need you to pack up your bags, head to a friends house, and stay there for a few days". Fluttershy's sheepish smile now became worried. "Why? is there a problem"? "Let us just say that a big scary Uberling is heading this way and will tear us all to pieces if it finds us. so yes. there is a problem".