By Listener
Twilight took a deep breath, preparing herself for the unstoppable.
“Chryssy, Do we have to do this?” She asked, looking over at the changeling queen, who only chuckled in response.
“Why, Twilight. Are you actually scared of me meeting your family?” She said, teasing the purple unicorn as she bumped into her side playfully.
Twilight nodded, looking around the street that would eventually lead to her parent’s house where her mom, dad, and brother would be there, ready to meet Chrysalis.
“Think of it this way, Chryssy. Would you like for your only daughter to bring home the very being who impersonated their son’s wife? Or, for Shining, his wife? I might’ve forgiven you along the way of teaching you friendship, but they sure as Luna hasn’t.”
Chrysalis rolled her eyes. “Oh, dear me. What ever will I do if they don’t like me?” She said, acting tough.
“Chryssy, you know how important this is to me!” Twilight said, her breathing picking up a bit as they turned down the drive to her house.
Chrysalis nodded. “I do indeed know. Twilight, calm down. They’ve promised to be civil, as well as I. What’s the worst that could happen?”
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The tension was palpable.
Twilight smiled nervously at the mood of the room as she looked around. Her dad wasn’t there due to a work call but as a bonus, Shining had shown up with his wife.
Lovely.
“So... Cadence! How’s the Crystal Empire doing?” She asked, trying to make small talk.
Cadence smiled at her. “Well, we’ve been doing pretty well recently. The Empire’s economy is sky-rocketing after we discovered a new vein of magically charged crystals.” She said, trying her best to lighten the mood, what with Twilight and Chrysalis on the couch opposite of them.
Shining snorted. “To tell the truth, it’s whenever we blasted Sombra out of the kingdom. Raised the spirits of everyone.” He said, rolling his eyes.
Chrysalis perked up a bit at this news. “Sombra? That pain in the flank is dead?” She asked, curious.
Shining looked surprised at this sudden interest. “Yes?” He said slowly.
Chrysalis smiled. “Glad to here he’s not around anymore. Guy was a tyrant.”
Shining snorted at this, rolling his eyes. “Sound familiar, Chrysalis?” He asked, the mood suddenly turning ice cold.
Chrysalis stared death at Shining. “No, not really.” She replied.
Suddenly, Twilight’s mom stood up. “I’m going to go grab snacks! Who wants snacks!” She said, going into the kitchen before anyone could answer.
Twilight stared at Cadence, who shrugged. “Shining...” She said, warningly.
To which Shining ignored.
“Oh really? How about whenever you had total control over me?” He said, arguing.
“I did what I had to do for my subjects.” Chrysalis said, calmly. “Besides, It’s not like I did anything. I was planning on giving you back.”
Twilight elbowed Chrysalis, as Cadence knocked Shining in the back of the head.
“Shiny, have you even tried to understand what the changelings were going through?” Twilight asked slowly.
Shining said nothing.
Twilight sighed.
Chrysalis closed her eyes, sighing. “For what’s it worth, Shining Armor. I... apologize.” She said, the last word coming out so softly that it was almost inaudible.
Shining looked up, surprised at what he thought he had heard. “Excuse me?”
Twilight smiled a bit. “You need to speak louder, Chryssy.”
She sighed loudly. “You’re loving this too much, Twilight Sparkle. I can tell.” She said, before looking at Shining Armor. “I apologize. What I did was in desperation for my people, but is not an excuse for what I did to your wedding.” She said, before leaning back into the couch, trying to disappear.
Shining blinked.
Twilight blinked.
Cadence smiled.
“Kill me now...” Chrysalis mumbled.
Just then, Twilight’s mom came back with some crackers and cheese.
“I have snacks!” She announced, putting on a smile.
Shining sighed, before another bonk to the back of his head came from his wife.
“Thanks mom. And... Chrysalis? I guess... apology accepted...” He said slowly.
Twilight and Cadence smiled.
Everything was going to be okay.
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Twilight smiled at Chrysalis as they left the house, Twilight laughing at her. “That went better than expected.” She said.
Chrysalis nodded. “Indeed. Though, the appearance of the sorry was unforeseen.”
Twilight nodded. “It didn’t hurt, did it?” She teased.
“Oh, just you laugh, Twilight Sparkle. Next week, you’re meeting my family.”