As soon as I showed her back to the waiting room, she asked, “How did you get here, how do you know about the hive?” I knew that I couldn't tell her so I tried to get away from Rose because she had too many questions that needed to remain unanswered. I didn't know what to do, so, I went into a room marked ‘study’ and shut the door behind me. I could hear Rose opening the doors so I decided it was time to find a place to hide. I flew to the ceiling, hiding in a dark spot that was blanketed from the light. She entered, looked around and left. At that moment I knew I could finally explore the vast knowledge that these books contained.
I spent, hours reading every detail that I could see fit. It was amazing. I finally understood a lot more about the hive then any other pony ever would. Then, when it seemed as if everything was peaceful, the door opened, so in desperation I flew back up into that dark spot and watched as a beautiful pegasus pony walked around.
Then without a chance, she said, “Who’s in here?!”
I didn’t respond, but she continued by saying, “I know there’s a pony in here, you left a book on the floor. Now I don’t mean to be rude but you should really think about taking care of these wonderful encyclopedias of knowledge.”
I revealed myself. Landing gently behind her and saying, “I do apologize, but if I must be sincere in saying I didn’t know that there were other ponies, other then the wise council, around here.”
She shrieked, and said, “Who are you and how did you get in here, these are forbidden lands for wise and spiritual ponies only.”
I exhaled and said, “I am Inner Wisdom, I came here with Zircon to aid with some problems that he couldn't handle. I am awaiting for his confrontation with Chrysalis to finish. So in the meantime, I merely stumbled upon this study and began my journey for knowledge. Now, it is your turn, who are you?”
She stepped towards me and said, “I am Lily Peace, Daughter of Sequoia. You must show me why Zircon, one of the wisest ponies of all Equestria, chose you to help him.”
So I think about what to do and say, “Ask me any question that only a wise pony could answer.”
She thinks and says, “What is Peace?”
I smile and ponder on her question but come to a very wise answer, I say, “Peace is the balance of all things around us, nature, pride, joy, yin and yang, and even love. You see, we all coexist in this world not realizing that Peace is falling apart. That is why I have decided to take my journey and find Peace for all. Now if I may ask, why is a beautiful filly, such as yourself, still in this place. Why haven’t you moved on?”
She flies up and out of the room. I began chasing her but then her mother appeared and said, “Both of you, stop this chasing, this instant.”
“But mom, he started chasing me,” Lily says.
“I don’t care, I’m finishing it. As for you Wisdom, leave my daughter alone or you shall never see her again,” Sequoia says. Sequoia grabs Lily and they fly away towards the other side of the hive.
I went to the waiting room and find myself in the presence of Rose, once again, she tackles me to the ground and says, “Tell me how you found this place?”
“I stumbled upon it while looking for answers to who you really are. If it really makes you any happier then I guess Zircon did tell me where to go and since then I have known about the Hive and the Elder Council,” I say while still on the ground.
She releases me and says, “Oh! I am sorry for the problems I have caused you and your friends but I merely am curious about the safety of your friend Rocket. You see, his powers are already growing at an unstoppable rate. He is lucky enough to have escaped from the dungeon. I shall go check on him. For I worry he has yet to awaken. ”
“Griffin was right, he said I would learn a dark secret about one of my friends. I now see that Rocket is building up a dangerous power and he must learn to either control it, or to destroy it. This is a journey that you must take for you and him to balance out your mother’s evil. I can only do what I can to protect the ponies but I can’t harm Rocket nor my friends. I know that you like him Rose, I’ve seen the way you stare at him. It’s freaky but love always finds away. Let’s end this madness and begin the new era for the changelings,” I say while stretching a hoof out to her.
“Do you think he likes me, especially since he barely knows me,” Rose says.
“I do, because anything is possible, no matter how slow it takes for him to realize the fact that you love him, He will always do what he can to express himself, and whatever you do, this conversation never happened.” I say and we shake hooves.
Then Chrysalis yelled for Rose who took off towards her mother. I went into the chamber and was confronted by Zircon who told me, “Well, Negotiations failed. I guess this means that we better prepare for the worst. I recommend that you go back and prepare for her imminent invasion. Plus, your friend Rocket must be monitored and no matter what happens, you will find what you are looking for.”
Before I left I asked Zircon, “Who is Lily Peace? Why does Sequoia protect her from all interaction?”
Zircon then says, “Lily is a very special pony. Her mother protects her from all of those that killed her father. He was a good pony who didn't deserve to be killed by Chrysalis during the first war. I notice however that you are attracted to her. Sequoia has already sent her off towards Manehattan. I recommend helping your friends first, then afterwards, you will take the time to find her and tell her your feelings.”
I was a little worried about something and asked Zircon, “Will I ever see You or Lily ever again. I only ask because I feel like this might be the last time I ever see one of you.”
Zircon smiles and says, “We shall always be around. You have an amazing gift Wisdom, you can sense danger in your future before it occurs. You will give the ponies great advice, and your friends will always help you. I must go now, and prepare for the worst. I wish you luck Wisdom.” (Zircon exits)
“As do I, Zircon, stay wise my friend and keep in contact some way or another,” I say as I turn around to see that he has already left. So, I left the hive and headed for Ponyville not knowing how severe Rocket’s power has gotten.