//------------------------------//
// Motherly Love (Chrysalis) 
// Story: Equestrian Side Stories 
// by LOL3evee 
//------------------------------//

	The changeling queen stretched her weary chitin-clad limbs, listening to the crinkling and crackling of her worn and weary exoskeleton. Judging by the way her skin was shifting, she could safely assume that molting would be her first priority on the dawn of the next day. As she laid her hindquarters down to sit upon the well kept floor of the hive, the queen began to hear the rustling of countless wings as well as numerous light, hollow hoof steps, all of which were getting closer to where she sat. Soon enough, she saw the first changeling poke its head around the corner of the room, then excitedly dash up to its mother in order to be the first one to curl up next to her. Queen Chrysalis grinned widely as she embraced her children, all of whom were struggling to get a position right next to their queen.

She reached for a small group of particularly young changeling who were dwelling right off to the side, levitating them into the air and setting them in front of her. The queen reached her hole filled forelegs out to the young ones and pulled them in for a hug, pressing them close against the smooth skin of her chest. The queen closed her eyes to take a deep breath, feeling the warmth resonating off of her children's bodies as she embraced them. Chrysalis opened her eyes to gaze upon the rest of her brood, smiling a she did so. The love that she provided for her children was reflected upon their beaming faces, giving the queen a warm feeling that began in her chest, moving all throughout her body and leaving a pleasant sensation within her heart. It was clear to the children, and it was true: mother was overjoyed to have the company of her dear changeling brood.