Past the greens and the trees, up to the top of the world, lay one of the most hazardous regions of Equestria. The ice mountains stood proud and tall while icy winds blast from left and right down below. It carried shards of ice, making it dangerous for many to venture there. It was the perfect weather to keep anyone unwanted out. At the foot of one of the ice mountains was the entrance to the changeling’s hive.
In the throne room, was one of the most frightening pony anyone would lay their eyes on. Everything, from the tip of his black twisted horn to the bottom of his riddled hooves, anyone could see the resemblance of Queen Umbra and King Metamorphosis combined.
Grissom was his name and he was the unholy offspring of Umbra and Metamorphosis. He inherited his father’s body, eyes and his horn. The only difference was that his mane and tail were the shade of sickly dark green. From his eyes, a familiar purple mist emanated from them. Other than that, two sharp fangs protruded from his muzzle and when he grinned, the rest of his teeth was as sharp of daggers.
Grissom led the hive after his father died, waiting for a chance where he could exact his revenge on Equestria. In the large icy throne room, he sat there, planning his revenge for his father and his mother Umbra who both perished at the hands of the Elements of Harmony.
As soon as he had an idea popped into his head, he began to laugh, his laughter echoing throughout the room. This is going to be spectacular, he thought viciously.
“Zayn! Where are you!”, Grissom shouted. A red changeling quickly stood before him and bowed. Zayn was his general of the hive and he would obey Grissom's orders and commands.
“Yes, sire?”, Zayn said. Grissom grinned, revealing his sharp teeth. The temperature of the room felt colder, making the changelings in the hive shiver.
“Prepare for war”, he ordered. “We’re going to exact my revenge on all of Equestria. And I’m going to start with the Elements of Harmony”.
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Silverspirit's eyes fluttered as she woke to the sun rays streaming from the window. Well that was a good sleep, she thought as she got up. She looked around and realized both of the beds were empty. Silver blushed. It was embarrassing to know that she got up last. With some speed, she tucked the pillows and the blankets back into the closet. She went into the bathroom, hopefully to look presentable as possible.
As she looked herself in the mirror, she was shocked at the sight of her mane and tail. Silverspirit had forgotten that it was still full of twigs and leaves from the day before. Silverspirit blushed furiously as she remembered Dusk, AJ and Barbra had seen her as a mess yesterday. She muttered and grumbled as she brushed and took the leaves and twigs from her mane and tail.
After she was satisfied with her appearance and put on the cloth around her waist, she went downstairs to greet Dusk and Barbra. The smell of breakfast hit her nose as she came down. It smelled so good, her stomach growled. There was another surprise at the table. AJ was joining them for breakfast. Silverspirit blushed as she sat down. AJ chuckled and continued eatting. Barbra giggled and handed her a plate of toast with some eggs. Silverspirit took it and thanked the little dragon for the food.
"Good morning everyone", she greeted.
"Good morning, Silver", Dusk said, sipping his coffee while reading a newspaper.
"Good mornin", AJ replied back. He smiled at the silver unicorn. She's pretty lookin today, but nothin's compared to mah girl, Caramel, he thought as he munched on his toast.
"Good morning", Barbra said. "I can't wait for today". She blushed slightly as she said that then began eating breakfast. Silverspirit tilted her head as she wondered what they were doing today. Once she remembered. Silverspirit raised an eyebrow at Barbra who blushed even more. Silverspirit chuckled and began to eat then smiled as she tasted Barbra's cooking.
"Barbra, this is delicious!", she swooned. Barbra smiled, her eyes glittering.
"Really? I'm glad you like it", Barbra said.
"Anythin Barbra makes is good", he said, stuffing his mouth. "Puts me to shame sometimes". The girls laughed. Dusk, who was beginning to get sidetrack, put down his paper as he pondered about yesterday.
"Silver", Dusk said. "Remember how you said that according to this cave of yours, you slept for a long time". Silverspirit nodded since she stuff herself with Barbra's cooking and couldn't talk. Barbra and AJ laughed at the sight of her. She looked like a chipmunk.
"Do you mind if I look into your memories again?", Dusk asked. Silverspirit quickly swallowed her food and nodded again.
"Just saying", she warned. "The only thing you might find is what I showed you yesterday as well". Dusk nodded. He went over and touched his horn with hers. He looked into her memories and watched as the scene of her in a coma unfold. After a minute or two, Dusk broke the connection and continued to mutter over some matters.
Many years must of past when she's in a coma. I don't see any signs of winkles. I'll look more into this later, he thought. Dusk watched as his friends laughed and talked with the silver unicorn. He could feel that something magical about her but he couldn't put his hoof on it. He shrugged. Now wouldn't be the time to ponder. They had another appointment to go to. Dusk knock his hoof on the table, gathering everybody's attention.
"Since most of us have finished eating, why don't we clean up. We have an appointment today", Dusk said. They all nodded and cleaned up. By 10 o' clock, they finished cleaning and they were out the door.
As they walked over to Elusive's shop, AJ noticed that Silverspirit cleaned up quite nicely. Her coat and hair shimmered.. Silverspirit's eye's twinkled and her mouth was curved into a delightful smile. She's lookin good the last time Ah saw her. Healthier as well he thought. He grinned. Elusive is goin to have one heck of a time. Ah bet . AJ was going to enjoy this very much. Especially the look of Elusive's face once he sees Silverspirit.
Barbra rode with Silverspirit this time since she insisted on having some girl talk with Barbra.
"So", Silverspirit whispered. "You have something for this Elusive pony, Barbra?" Barbra blushed.
"How did you know", she asked. Silverspirit smiled, teasingly.
"Just a hunch", she replied. "So who is Elusive?" She raised her voice so she could be heard by Dusk and AJ.
"The Element of Generosity", Dusk replied. "The fashion stallion of our group".
AJ snorted. "The funny thing is he won't git near dirt at all if he can help it. Ah just wish he not dress for some adventure that comes by". The groups laughed and Silverspirit joined in.
After a few more minutes, the group stopped in front of Elusive's shop. Here we go, she sighed inwardly as she entered the shop. AJ smiled and winked at Silverspirit.
"Watch this", he whispered. "Ey Elusive! Where are ya!" Dusk sent him a warning look but sighed and shook his head as the white unicorn popped his head out of the dressing room.
"Would you keep your voice down? This isn't a party where you can hoot and holler around like a crazy animal", Elusive said sternly. He stepped out with a flashy tuxedo and posed in front of his friends.
"What do you think?", he asked. "Doesn't it look wonderful?"
"Makes him look like a disco ball", AJ whispered to Silverspirit, who in turn tried not to laugh. Dusk sighed.
"Yes, very wonderful", he said sarcastically. "Listen Elusive, I'm cashing in a favor". Elusive stopped posing and looked at him with curiosity.
"Why Dusk, you never ask for a favor", he said.
Dusk hoof faced himself and sighed again. "Which is why this time I will. I asking if you can disguise this filly for me. Her name is Silverspirit, preferably Silver", he said. Then stepped aside for Elusive to view the silver unicorn who was having a conversation with Barbra. His eyes grew large at Silverspirit. His jaw dropped. AJ chuckled and nudged Silverspirit. She turned her face and smiled.
"Hello", she said, her voice like music to his ears. "My name is Silverspirit. Silver for short". Then Silverspirit paused and tilted her head at Elusive. AJ trying to control his laughter, closed Elusive's mouth for him.
"Silver, Ah think ya stunned him", AJ said laughing. Silverspirit frowned.
"Excuse me? What did I do?", she said glaring at AJ. Elusive quickly shook his head and gave her a bright smile.
"What a beautiful pony! I am Elusive, at your service my lady", he said. Elusive, a gentle colt he is, picked up her right hoof and kissed it. "How can I help you?" Silverspirit's sudden thought was Poor Barbra as she heard Barbra sigh.
"Elusive, didn't I just tell you? We need to disguise her", Dusk said. "Silver, can you take off your cloth?" Silverspirit did what was asked. The cloth fell from her flank, revealing her blank flank.
"Hmm", Elusive said, looking around her. "I see. Well, my dear, time to do a fashion show!". Then pushed her into the changing room, leaving behind everyone else. Somehow she had a bad feeling about this.
Just as she expected, Elusive made her wear several dresses that attracted attention rather than making her less noticeable. Well, I'm glad that somepony thinks that this is amusing, she thought dryly as she she saw AJ shaking, trying to control his laughter inside as much as possible. Dusk hoof faced and sighed.
"Elusive, the goal is to disguise her, not dress her up like a doll", Dusk said. Silverspirit felt exactly what Dusk said. It was ridiculous, although she admit the dresses were lovely, they weren't needed at this moment.
"Oh hush, I think she looks fabulous", Elusive said, admiring her beauty. "She should be showing off those looks of hers".
Silverspirit shook her head. "Elusive, Dusk is right", she said, turning to face Elusive. "I just need something to hide my flank and something simple please". Elusive was about to protest until the look of her eyes shut his mouth and reluctantly agreed.
Elusive looked around his shop mumbling as he looked through everyone of his things. Silverspirit laid there, watching him grumble and mumble.
"No no no. That won't look good. This might. I like this color", he said to himself. The rest of the group, uninterested with what was going on, sat in the corner, joking and talking. Dusk however was the only one who sat near her to make sure that Elusive was picking clothes that would suit her everyday.
Finally, he pulled out a purple cape and a purple french hat and placed it on her. Elusive turned his head from side to side then smiled.
"Yes, this definitely suits you", he complemented and was rewarded with her smile and twinkling laugh.
"I bet that's what you say to everyone", Silverspirit joked. Elusive pouted making Dusk smile.
"Hmph! I do not!", he said crossing his arms together. Elusive relaxed and gave a smile. "I'll be back with some refreshments lovely Silver!".
After he left, Silverspirit looked at Dusk and shrugged. Her face suddenly twisted in pain. A jolt of pain flashed though her brain, causing her to clutch her head and suppressed a moan.
"Shut it, you worthless piece of dung! You are going to do whatever we say and that's final", a black pony said. Then she heard giggling from the distance. "Force her to eat this, I bet you she'll do it", a couple of fillies began to say. "Go away! You're not welcomed here!" Dusk looked over her with concern in his eyes. He pulled the curtains to prevent the others from seeing her state. He watched as Silverspirit tightly grasp her head as if she was going to get hit.
"Silver, are you alright", he said quietly. Dusk saw the color drained from her face, causing her to look like a ghost. Her eyes looked like shattered ice as she opened them to look at Dusk.
"I'm alright", she managed to say. Silverspirit looked at Dusk, giving him the look I'll-tell-you-later. Dusk nodded and allowed her to take a few deep breathes before he drew the curtains. "Thanks", she whispered and plastered a fake smile on her face before walking toward AJ and Barbra. Dusk sighed and shook his head. Poor Silver, he thought and followed Silverspirit.
Barbra gasp as she saw Silverspirit in her new outfit. "I love the whole thing", she sighed. Silverspirit smiled brighter and gave the small dragon a hug and a cheek rub.
"Sometimes I'm starting to think that you will always say that Elusive's outfits look great", she teased. AJ and Dusk chuckled as Barbra pouted. The Elements of Harmony knew that the dragon had a major crush on Elusive except of course Elusive himself.
"No I don't", Barbra protested. "There are times where I didn't like one of his outfits he made". AJ raised an eyebrow at Barbra.
"Oh really?", he said. "Tell me when he made the outfit ya didn't like, Barb?"
"The disco ball", Barbra replied. The Dusk chuckled as AJ face fell. Silverspirit, still reeling in from the pain of the memories, smiled weakly.
"Speak of the devil", she mumbled as Elusive came through his kitchen with a serving dish of tea and some sandwiches.
"Here you are my lady", he said, levitating a cup to Silverspirit. "I hope you enjoy the tea". Silverspirit smiled and sipped the tea. She relaxed as the tea began to soothe her. Elusive watched with delight as the pretty mare sipped the tea.
"How much is the outfit, Elusive?", Dusk asked. "I'll pay for it". Silverspirit quickly jerked her head up.
"Nothing. I'll give the hat and the cape for free. There's no need. I would do anything for this fine lady", Elusive replied. Silverspirit blushed and mumbled loudly.
"Sorry, Dusk". The group laughed as Silverspirit continued to drink her tea.
Elusive took her hoof and looked into her eyes. "In return would you "
A pink stallion came bursting through the door right as Elusive was going to ask Silverspirit on a date.
"Elusive! Elusive Elusive! Lookie look! There's a new specialadditionsuperyummyandsuperduperscrumptious CAKE i just made back at the Sugarcube! Wanna eat . Oooooo... Pretty mare", the pink stallion said. He stared at Silverspirit with such big eyes, it made Silverspirit sweat a bit.
"Silver, this is Bubble Berry, the Element of Laughter", Dusk introduced.
"I kinda guessed", Silverspirit said. Gingerly, she took her hoof out of Elusive's and gave a hoof to Bubble Berry. Bubble Berry quickly shook her hoof up and down.
"YAY! NEW FRIEND! LET'S HAVE A PARTY!", he shouted. Bubble Berry quickly took Silverspirit by hoof and ran off with her to Sugarcube Corner, leaving the rest of them in the dust.
"There goes Bubble Berry again", AJ said. Barbra giggled
"Yes, right on time" Elusive said bitterly. "I was going to ask out the most beautiful mare I laid eyes on and have her whisk away. Oh well, perhaps another time". He sighed. Dusk gave him a pat on the back.
"Don't worry Elusive. Maybe next time", Dusk said. Or until she agrees, Dusk thought. The rest of the group followed Bubble Berry, hoping that Silverspirit would be fine.
(Her disguise)