//------------------------------// // Chapter Two // Story: WWC: Chrysalis's Revenge // by Chris-Cross13 //------------------------------// “Christian, you can open your eyes now.” “Huh?” “We’re here.” Christian opens his eyes and is suddenly bombarded by the harsh sunlight above him. Acting quickly, he puts up a hand to block the blinding light in order to take in his surroundings of this new location. His first realization is that Twilight transported him and the rest of the group on the top of a mesa, making for a nice scouting location to spot any changelings. Looking across from his vantage point, he views a bleak and barren desert with the occasional plateau or rock formation to break up the orange sand dunes. It’s not the most breathtaking sight. “Hmph, a wasteland if I ever saw one.” He comments while putting his sunglasses on. “Well, they don’t call it the Badlands for nothing.” Twilight responds as she scans the area as well. “See anything?” “Nope.” He says, shifting his sight away from the landscape. “Dash and Vague, get a bird’s eye view of the area.” “No problem! Let’s go, Dash!” The fiery pegasus flies high into the sky with Rainbow Dash trailing and quickly overtaking her stallionfriend. Christian looks back toward the horizon. The expanse of the region they are searching could take the five of them days just find a few changelings who could be just flying around aimlessly. “This whole search thing seems a bit off to me.” He says. “What do you mean, darling?” Rarity hollers from the other side of the plateau. “Why would changelings be flying around here? Doesn’t seem like the ideal place to raise an army.” “That’s why it’s so perfect.” Twilight explains; “No pony in their right mind would come running around here. If Chrysalis did escape her imprisonment, she would want to find an area that is wide open and has no activity to raise a new army.” “What about love? Don’t they need that to survive as well or something” “Changelings could easy disguise themselves as ponies and hide in Ponyville to feed Chrysalis.” Twilight points out. “I guess.” He shrugs. “I just hope for their sake they hide pretty well.” “Don’t be so sure, darling.” Rarity interrupts. “Green is pretty easy to spot on an orange background.” She motions a hoof below her. Twilight and Christian walk toward the unicorn and peer over the edge of the cliff. Down below are a group of jade colored, hole-punched blobs huddled together: Changelings. Instantly, Christian’s hands curls into fists as his rage grows with in him. His thoughts focus back onto when a disguised Chrysalis hit him with a spell that would change his life forever. Over and over, the events play back within his mind; making his anger grow with every passing moment. “You alright, darling?” Rarity asks, concerned about her friend’s well-being. Christian snaps back to reality at the question. He turns to look at the troubled faces of two unicorns. He glances back toward the insects he loathed, taking a second to gather himself. “Yea, I’m fine. Just get us down there, Twitty.” “No problem, Christian!” With another flash of light, her horn sparks back to life and transports the three of them down to the ground. The group reappears a few yards away from the bugs, just behind a lone rock spire. “Nice teleport, Twitty.” Christian compliments the tactical hiding spot. Twilight beams a little at the human’s praise. It is rare that he would do such a thing. “Now then, what are those morons doing?” He peers from cover to try and see what the changelings are up to. “What are you guys doing?” Dash’s voice echoes inside of Christian’s ear. Thinking quickly, he pulls Dash from the clearing and behind the rock. “Hey!” She yells in protest. “What’s the big idea?!” “SHHHH! Keep your voice down!” Christian yells quietly. “We’re trying to stay hidden! Why else would we be behind a rock?!” “Stay hidden from what?” Vague says from above them. Irked, Christian grabs the both of them and pokes their heads from behind the spire to look at the crowd of changelings ahead of them. “Changelings? Sweet! Let’s get ‘em!” She says as she tries to break free from Christian’s grasp. “Hang on a sec, Dash.” Twilight puts her ear up toward the crowd. “Listen.” “What is it, Twilight?” Rarity asks, curiously. “I think they’re talking to someone.” The small swarm of seven changelings crowd around each other in a ring formation, eyeing each other with menacing and somewhat annoyed looks. Constantly, they keep looking toward the center of their encroachment; growling at what is in the middle: A female navy blue pegasi, who is scared out of her mind. She looks at the insects with fright and confusion; not knowing what they were going to do to her if she didn’t answer their questions. But how can she? She has no idea what a “human” is or why they want one. “We’ll assssssk again;” The irked changeling in front of her says. “Where is the human?!” “I already told you idiots! I have no idea what a human is!” “Don’t play dumb with ussssss!” Another one of the insects replies, “We ssssssaw you with him a few dayssssss ago! Where issssss he?! Ponyville? Canterlot?” “I don’t know!” She protests once more. “Liessssss!” The bugs hiss collectively. “You were with him and the Elementssssss of Harmony! Tell ussssss where he issssss hiding!” “I can’t because I don’t know! Get that through your thick skulls!” She yells in retaliation. The changelings look at each other; all of them sick and tired of failing to get their information. The changeling in front of her snarls in her face. “Fine! Then we will have to try ssssssomething elsssssse to get our information.” The bugs start to close in onto her location. The pegasus starts to sink low to the ground and covers her head in fear of what they will do to her. “HEY!” A voice shouts from behind her and the changelings. The changelings stop their attack and look to where the voice came from. Suddenly, two objects fly into two of the drones, knocking them out cold almost instantly. The pegasus peeks her head up to see an odd bipedal creature in front of the small swarm. All of the bugs’ eyes focused on him. “If you morons are looking for a human, I’ve got bad news;” He points his crossbow towards the changelings. “He found you first!” “Chrisssssstian!” The changelings hiss simultaneously. “You will pay for what you did to ussssss and The Queen!” “Christian?” The pegasus murmurs to herself. “SSSSSSSurrender now, Chrisssssstian! You are outnumbered five to one!” One of the changelings yells. Christian smirks at the observation. “Oh really?” He says as a group of two pegasus and two unicorns emerge from behind a nearby rock formation. “Because I believe it is you idiots who are outnumbered!” Frostbite smiles a little at the turn of events. “Now do we get them?” The cyan pony asks. The one they call ‘Christian’ sighs. “Yes, now you can get them!” “Sweet! Come here you pathetic little bugs!” The pegasi shouts as she races toward the pack of insects followed by a fiery-looking pegasus soon after. The navy blue pegasi’s smile quickly vanishes as she curls up into a ball, terrified of the two ponies flying toward her and her captors. In seconds, both of the ponies knock each changeling unconscious, throwing their limp bodies to the ground. Christian marches forward with Twilight and Rarity behind him as the approach the pony that was the cause of the changeling’s banter. Kneeling down, he taps her lightly on the back. “Hey, are you okay?” The pony responds with a short squeal as Christian touches her. “Sorry! I Didn’t mean to scare you!” The pony looks up toward the thing that saved her. “It’s… It’s okay. Th-Thank you for saving me.” She says softly. The group smiles in relief at the damsel’s safety. “Not a problem. What’s your name, Miss?” Rarity asks. “My name? Oh! Frostbite! My name is Frostbite.” “Well, hello Frostbite! I am Rarity!” The white unicorn greets her without hesitation. “Hi, I’m Twilight Sparkle. Pleasure to meet you.” Twilight says with a smile. “The name’s Christian; Christian Average.” The pegasi smiles at her human savior. “Frostbite, eh? Cool name. I can see where you get it from.” Christian says as he looks at the pegasus in front of him. Truth be told, she lives up to her name: Navy blue fur which complements her aqua blue eyes. Her mane and tail are a pitch black which, oddly enough, contrasted her hooves which are as white as snow. Her cutie mark: Snowflakes under a dark storm cloud, showed her obvious talent with the ice and snow. “You look as if you could freeze me in one breath!” He points out. “Well, it makes sense. My talent is freezing things.” Frostbite says with a small smile. Christian’s eyes dart open again. “You know I was kidding, right?” He says nervously. The icy pegasus giggles. “Yes, I know.” “Okay, good. Phew!” “Anyway,” Twilight interrupts. “What did these changelings want with you?” Frostbite shrugs in confusion. “They kept yelling at me to tell them where a ‘human’ was. I don’t even know what that is!” “Well, you’re looking at one.” Christian says plainly while pointing towards himself. “So even after you said you had no idea what they were talking about, they still thought you knew?” “Yea! I have no idea what they thought I knew!” “Hey Christian!” A voice yells from above them. The group looks up to see Rainbow Dash and Vague starting to descend towards them. “Did you see me kicking some changeling butt?” Christian smiles. “Yes Dash, and it was awesome!” “I know right! It only took a few sec-.” Dash lands and stares curiously at the new pegasus in front of her. “Who’s the pegasus?” “I’m Frostbite. I’d like to thank you for helping dispatch those… things.” Dash beams at the compliment. “No problem, Frostbite! I’m Rainbow Dash. Don’t worry about those little bugs; they are no match for me and my boyfriend.” The rainbow pony gloats. “Ain’t that right, Vague?” “You betcha, Dashie!” The maroon pony swoops down to introduce himself. “Hello Frostbite! I’m Vague Bla- WHOA! What’s with the teeth?!” Vague blurts out. The group gasps at their friend’s rude comment, which promptly makes Frostbite cover her mouth with her forehoof. Christian glares at Vague. “Dude! Really?! Not cool!” He turns toward the saddened pony. “Sorry about him, Frost. He’s a bit… unstable. I’m sure your teeth are fine.” “R-Really?” She says from under her hoof. The ponies nod reassuringly. “Yea! What could be wrong with them? They’re just teeth!” Twilight says. “Well... okay.” She removes her hoof and smiles at the group once more. What the ponies see makes Vague’s reaction justified. Instead of having normal teeth like every other pony. Frostbite had sharp, jagged teeth, almost like fangs. “Well?” She says, nervously. “Awesome! Finally a pony with real teeth!” Christian says. “Look at those chompers! And you girls say you don’t eat meat!” “Umm… Wow, Frostbite! That’s rather unique for a pony to have teeth like that.” Twilight declares. “Really?” “Now your name really makes sense. FrostBITE! Adds a bit of ‘umph’ to your name!” Dash states. “Wow! Thank you!” “Alright, alright,” Christian cuts off the praise. “I’m glad we made a new friend, but we’ve got to tell Celestia that the changelings have been…” “BZZZZZAP! BOOM!” “What the heck was that?!” Christian shouts as the group turns toward a changeling who managed to recover from his beating and fire off a green light into the sky that exploded like firework into the sky. The changeling starts laughing at the crowd in front of him. Christian growls. “What did you just do?!” He shouts as he points his crossbow at the bug. The changeling laughs at the human’s threat. “You may be able to take on sssssseven of usssssss…” Suddenly, a loud buzzing can be heard in the distance; growing louder and louder as it closes in onto the crowd. Christian and the ponies look behind the changeling in horror as they see a massive swarm of the insects gather behind him, with more and more adding into the army. “But I wonder how you will handle ssssssseven HUNDRED of ussssss!” The changelings cheer as they encircle their colorful targets, waiting for the command to strike. Christian and the ponies look around at the massive horde surrounding them and get into their battle-ready stances. “You girls ready for a fight?” The human says as he preps his crossbow with another dart. Twilight nods. “Ready when you are, Christian!” “HIYA!” Rarity double kicks the air in quick succession. “This should be fun!” “Awwww yea! Let’s kick some hide, Vague!” Dash and Vague high hoof. “What about you, Frostbite? Do you fight?” Christian asks the timid pegasus. Frostbite looks at the human with a nervous look on her face. “Do I fight? Well, I’m never really fought anyone before…” She takes a deep breath and exhales, creating a puff of ice crystals as she breathes out. “But I do want my revenge.” She gains a confident grin and growls toward the changelings. Christian nods in confirmation. “Alright then, they want a fight; let’s give them a fight!” “Changelingssssss, ADVANCE!” The changelings let out an ear-piercing screech as they approach their prey. The ponies glance at each other, silently agreeing to the same plan. Without warning, the group lunges toward the changeling swarm in all directions, each attacking a battalion differently. Christian fires off multiple darts, each colliding with a changeling’s head with pinpoint accuracy and Twilight does the same with a few precise magic blasts. Rainbow Dash, Vague, and Frostbite soar into the fray; punching, kicking, burning and freezing anything that comes near the trio. Meanwhile, Rarity was keeping to herself, easily dispatching any disgusting insects that came near her with a quick split kick or chop. “Ha! This is too easy!” Christian shouts to Twilight as they both take out five more changelings. “If we keep this up, we should have no trouble whatso-“ *Click* *Click**Click* “What?! Out of darts already?!” Christian shouts as he hears the dreadful sound of the empty chamber in his crossbow. The four changelings that were in the midst of battle with him start to cackle at the news. “Well, well, well.” The head changeling of the small pack snickers. “The human hassssss been dissssssarmed! Sssssseize him!” The changelings quickly fire off a few bursts of bright green slime right at Christian, who falls over and becomes glued to the ground in the ooze. “GAH! Shoot!” He says as he struggles against the gunk, managing to free his right arm. Twilight, battling her own gaggles of insects, realizes that her human friend is in peril and quickly turns around to go aid him. She is quickly blocked by another small group of changelings. “No! Christian!” The unicorn shouts as she looks onward at her troubled friend. “Twilight, do something!” The human shouts as the insects slowly start to encroach onto his position. Thoughts race through her mind. She and the others couldn’t do anything with all of these changelings around. Suddenly, she gets an idea. “It’s a long shot, but it’s the only way.” She thinks to herself. “Christian! You’ve got to use your magic!” “What?! But I’ve never used an offensive spell!” He shouts as he feels another one of the changeling’s spells whizzes past his head. “I know you can do it! Just trust me!” She shouts back. Christian looks at her with fear and worry, but quickly shakes the feeling and confidently nods back at Twilight. He raises his hand toward the advancing enemies, closes his eyes, and starts to concentrate his focus. Without warning, an orange beam blasts out of his hand, but swerves off to the left. The misguided magic zips past Twilight and into a rock face right next to Rarity’s head. She jumps at the small blast behind her just as she jump kicks another changeling. “Hey! Watch it, Christian!” She shouts from across the battlefield. The changelings in front of Christian stop in shock and awe at the human’s ability. “Interessssssting; sssssso you know ssssssome magic.” The head changeling laughs. “Ssssssadly, that will not ssssssave you now!” The bugs advance once more, getting closer and closer. Christian gulps as he tries firing off another beam straight ahead. Once again the projectile goes in the wrong direction; soaring upward and almost hitting Dash’s right wing. “Whoa! Watch where you’re aiming, Christian!” She shouts below as she grabs two of the insects and smashes them together. Twilight gasps, Christian was running out of time. She needs to think quickly. “If just using a spell won’t work, then maybe…” Another idea quickly pops into her head. “Christian! Try forming your magic into a tangible shape!” Christian nods rapidly at her request. Focusing once more, he starts moving his fingers and waving his hand to try and form something out of his magic. Finally, his magic settles down into his hand takes on the form of a translucent orange just as the changelings go to pounce on him. “THROW IT!” Twilight yells. Christian hurls the magic ball as hard as he can at his adversaries. The head changeling jumps up to dive onto the human, but is blind-sided by Christian’s new form of attack. He flies backward into his brethren; all of them crumbling into a pile on the ground. Christian smiles in surprise and relief. Twilight finally manages to get to her human friend, panting after fighting off the changelings that swarmed her. “Wow, wasn’t expecting that, Christian!” She says as she starts to free him from his entrapment. “Yea, no kidding!” Christian says as he dusts himself off. “At least now I actually have an offensive way to use my magic.” Another small swarm of changelings start closing in onto their position. Twilight smiles at Christian. “Shall we?” Christian nods with a smirk while forming another magic sphere in his hand. “Oh, we shall.” The two of them rush towards the insects, casting multiple spells to shoot them straight into the blue sky above. As the defeated changelings from below soar into the clouds, the three pegasi up above are making short work of any flying drones above the battlefield. Vague is easily dispatching changelings with a few well-timed sparks. Changelings who catch a cinder erupt into flames and are sent crashing down to the ground like meteorites; landing charred and puffing out smoke. Dash zips around and knocks out the insects with a few karate kicks, using the clouds as cover. “This is easy, huh Vague?” she says while clobbering another changeling into a cloud. “Yea!” Vague responds as he bucks another changeling’s teeth in. “You’d think for a bunch of bugs, they would pack a little bit more of a-“ Behind Vague, a small group of changelings have snuck up behind the fiery pony; their horns already bright green and ready to cast an entrapping spell. Dash turns around from fighting her horde to notice the surprise attack. “VAGUE! BEHIND YOU!” She yells as loud as she can. But it’s too late. The changeling’s cast their spell toward Vague, who turns around to see a green light flying toward his face… Suddenly, a wickedly cold chill rushes up Vague’s spine and over the rest of his body. Flitching at the chilling wind, he shuts his eyes for a few seconds. When he opens them, he sees an icy wall blocking him from the oncoming attack. Confused, Vague looks around to see the source of the protection: Frostbite hovering above him. The icy mare dives down and with one harsh breath, freezes the changelings in mid-air; making them plummet to the ground. Frostbite flashes a pointy smile at the burning pegasus. “You’re welcome, Vague.” She says as she flies off to fight another group of bugs. Vague looks onward at the blue mare and frowns just as Rainbow Dash floats over to him. “I don’t like her.” He says plainly. Dash is confounded by his word choice. “What?! How can you say that?! She just saved your from getting jumped!” She protests. “I know. But there’s just something about her that’s a bit… off.” He states. “You mean the whole ‘fangs’ thing?” Dash asks. “No… Something else; I just can’t put my hoof on it.” He says as he glares down at the cold mare below him. “Maybe it’s just because you’re an inferno and she’s a blizzard.” Dash points out with a smirk. “You just don’t like her cause she’s your opposite.” She flies off to beat up my bugs as Vague looks down and pouts his lip, reflecting on Dash’s words. “N-No!” He yells back at Dash in opposition. Floating after her, he glances back down at Frostbite one more time. “Thinks she so cool because she’s all icy.” He mutters to himself before soaring after Rainbow Dash. “Fire is way cooler.” Back on the ground, Christian is easily taking out wave after wave of changelings with his new found offensive magic capabilities. Orange orbs are lighting up the sky around him. Out of the blue, Rarity decides to jump into Christian’s little fray and starts knocking out changelings like a professional boxer in the ring. “I must say Christian, you’re skills with your magic seem to be developing quite quickly.” She says while roundhouse kicking a changeling and sending into the face of a cliff, shattering the surface of the rock like glass; keeping the bug embedded into the stone. Christian sees this and his jaw drops instantly. The fact that the high society unicorn could pummel a legion of changelings in no time at all is still mind blowing to him. “Wow Rarity, you REALLY need to teach me some of those moves of yours!” He comments in awe. Rarity smirks. “Oh I would love to, darling. However, you’ve been so busy with your magic studies with Twilight;” She says while punching another changeling square in the jaw. “And I have been working endlessly on designs. Our schedules just never seem to coincide.” “Then how about this;” Christian says, taking out a group of the bugs with another orange sphere. “After we take care of this little infestation, I take a break from my magic to learn some of your fighting techniques. “Sounds like a plan!” Rarity says, demonstrating a perfect crescent kick to the face of the last changeling in her group. The dust finally settles around the battlefield as the insects lie defeated on the sand. Christian looks around at the fallen swarm, showing a small sneer at what he and his friends had done. He glances back at Rarity, showing no signs of exhaustion after the fight. “You think that’s the last of them, Christian?” She asks. “Don’t know. Looks like it from here.” The human responds, plucking a few darts out of some of the unconscious changelings. “Hmm, for seven hundred of those bugs; it didn’t seem like a lot.” He comments while loading one of the darts into his crossbow. “You would be surprised on how quickly their numbers can stack.” The white unicorn mentions. “So, when shall I start training you?” “Let’s get back to Ponyville first; then we can discuss when we can start.” Christian says with a smile. Rarity nods. However, unbeknownst to Christian; one changeling manages to get back up from his respective beating and immediately starts making a beeline for the human. Rarity opens her eyes from her carefree nod and notices the impending threat. “Christian! Behind you!” She gasps. Christian does not move at first, reacting slow to his friend’s words. However, he feels the rush of air against the back of his neck. After a second, he throws his arm behind him, knocking the changeling out with the back of his hand. The human blinks a few times, recomposing himself to see a wide eyed, mouth agape Rarity in front of him. Confused, Christian turns around to see a knocked out changeling behind him. “Oh… Uhh, whoops, my bad.” He says to the insect. Rarity on the other hand shows a bit of surprise at Christian’s swift movements. “Quite impressive, Christian; I didn’t know you had some prowess in fighting already.” Rarity points out. “I don't. I think that was just a reflex, Rarity.” Christian responds, spinning back around towards her. “Then that was some reflex!” She laughs. “Sorry to interrupt your little conversation,” A voice hovering above them says. A quick glace up reveals the three pegasi; with Dash leading the pack. “But we just kicked hundreds of changelings’ butts and Chrysalis is nowhere to be seen. Anypony else think that’s weird?” “No, I was thinking the same thing, Rainbow.” Twilight says while approaching the rest of the group. “Considering the amount of changelings here, she must be close by.” “You foolssssss” A murmur whispers behind them. Christian is the first to spin around stare the weakened changeling right in the eyes. With a few hand gestures, the changeling starts to glow orange and is wicked over to where the aggressive human is standing. “What was that?” The annoyed human asks. The changeling says nothing; just laughs in his face. “You foolish poniessssss have fallen victim to the Queen’ssssss ingenioussssss plan.” “What are you talking about?” Twilight demands. “We changelingssssss were merely a disssssstraction for you foolssssss! The Queen hassssss already sssssstarted the next part of her plan. Ssssssoon, Canterlot and all of Equesssssstria shall be ourssssss!” The insect hisses into Christian’s face; who responds to the gesture with an eye twitch. His fist tightens. “Where is she?” He growls into the changeling’s face. The bug cackles again. Christian snarls at the answer. “Start talking or I’m sure one of these ponies have a way of making you talk.” He shows the changeling the band of ponies behind him; each armed with a different strength to get some words out of him. A small gulp is heard from the changeling as he looks at the five ponies who pummeled him and his brethren. “Very well,” The changeling says. “The Queen is making her way to the casssssstle with another army of changelingssssss.” He gains a smirk. “If I were you, I would hurry back to your precioussssss Canterlot Casssssstle.” From off to the side, Christian can hear the growling of Twilight as if she were a dog. Christian tosses the weak insect aside and looks back at Twilight. “If that’s the case, then let’s move. We have to go warn Celestia and the others.” “Already on it, Christian!” Twilight says as she starts charging a teleportation spell. “Good, then let’s go.” Christian starts toward Twilight, but an opposing force pulls him back. Christian turns to see the soft face of Frostbite. “Can I come too?” She asks with a soft smile. “I would like to help you all in any way I can.” Christian nods almost instantly. “Of course, Frostbite!” Christian exclaims. The cobalt pegasus smiles, showing her pointed teeth once more and flies over to Twilight. Christian goes to take step toward her, but is yet again stopped by a hoof on his shoulder. With a glance, Christian recognizes Vague almost instantly. He sighs. “What Vague?” “Christian, I don’t think Frostbite should come with us.” He says with concern in his voice. “And why is that Vague?” “I don’t know, but there is something… off about her. The cold personality, the fangs, and the fact she just so happened to be here with these changelings is just weird.” Christian rolls his eyes at his friend’s worried banter. “Vague, you need to relax and stop worrying about every minute detail.” “But she’s-“ “I don’t want to hear it. Now, let’s go before Chrysalis beats us to the castle.” Christian sprints off to catch up with the others, leaving Vague to ponder his thoughts about the frosty mare. There is something weird about her, I know it! I just need to find out what. He trots over to the rest of the group as Twilight prepares to finish her teleportation spell. “To the castle!” She yells as the strong lavender flashes from her horn. In mere seconds, the group is whisked away from the desert battleground. Moments later, the crew arrives a few yards in front of the large, opulent doors of Canterlot Castle’s entrance. The second Christian sees the castle’s entrance; he rushes forward like a cheetah after a gazelle. The ponies race after him; Twilight leading the pack. “Do you think we beat Chrysalis here?” Twilight hollers to Christian. His eyes dart around the castle’s exterior for a few seconds. “Looks like it; I don’t see any changelings around.” He says, skipping a few steps he dashes up the stairway to the entrance. “Then it looks like we have the upper hand.” Dash points out while soaring above the two of them. “Not until we warn the others.” Twilight comments; Christian nods at her response. “Then let’s not waste any more time!” Christian breaks out into a full-fledged sprint as he reaches the final few feet to the door. With a strong body check, Christian bashes the front door inward; the doors slamming into the wall of the castle with a powerful CRACK! Without breaking his stride, he races to the middle of the main hallway “Celestia!” He shouts while rushing down the hall. “Chrysalis is on her way to…” He suddenly slides to a halt in the middle of the hallway. Twilight gallops in behind him, but stops right next to her human friend. The rest of the ponies crowd into the castle, wondering what Twilight and Christian were staring at. They get their answer as they peer in front of their two friends; jaws drop with anguish, anger, and fear at the sight before them. Queen Chrysalis, sitting in Celestia’s throne; with the sun princess detained in a cocoon of green ooze next to her, with only her head sticking out. Chrysalis grins at the sight before her. “Christian! Twilight! And friends! Please, come in and join us!” She says as a massive swarm of changelings start to reveal themselves from the ceiling; out from behind the marble pillars, and from behind Celestia’s throne. The ponies hear loud BANG! and turn around to see the changelings closing the front door and the bugs blocking the now shut door, preventing the group from escaping. “I hope you find everything to your liking.” Chrysalis says, making Christian, Twilight, and the others turn their attention back to her. “If not; then please, let us make you comfortable… Like your friends.” “Friends?” Twilight gasps as she remembers the others who stayed with Celestia. Chrysalis makes a motion with her head toward the back of the castle. Twilight and the others turn around toward where she nudges and a look of horror comes over their faces. Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Dee-Dee are stuck above the front door in a green, jelly-like substance; with only their heads poking out of the gunk, just like Celestia. All four of them look annoyed and defeated at the situation there in. “Howdy.” Applejack says plainly to the group below her. The ponies and human turn back around, angry with the Changeling Queen. Chrysalis, while laughing at their expressions, motions a forehoof toward her guests. Changelings start to descend from around the Queen and above the group. They land and start to surround the six of them. Chrysalis starts howling like a hyena as her changelings start to close in for the capture. “Oh, we are going to have SO much fun.”