Calling Princess Celestia's day "stressful" would be an understatement. Numerous reports were coming every second, none of them good, far too much for her to handle on her own. She had been sitting at her table on her personal balcony, lost in her racing thoughts when her lunar sister knocked at her door.
"Sister? Are you inside?"
"Yes, come in..."
Princess Luna telekinetically opened the door as she entered.
"I have been searching for you everywhere! I have not seen you for quite some..."
Luna paused as she got to notice the look of anguish on Celestia's face.
"...time... Sister? Is everything well?"
Celestia sighed deeply.
"I... I've just been having quite a stressful day, is all... Do not worry, my sister. I do not wish to throw all of my burdens upon you..."
Luna frowned with a look of concern. Celestia was clearly more troubled than she let on.
"Sister... I have been away from you for a thousand years. I am more than willing to listen to you now. Tell me, what troubles you?"
Celestia looked to her sister as her fake smile faded, the anguish refilling her eyes. Luna gave her a reassuring look to affirm that Celestia could confide in her. She took another deep breath, rising from her table and walking over to the balcony rail that gazed over the country as it basked in the afternoon sunlight.
"I fear Equestria may be on the brink of chaos... I've been receiving troubling reports all day; the rumored return of The Crystal Empire, strange reports of citizens disappearing in the Everfree Forest, and various other things are seeming to become greater threats. I worry if TEK will be up for the trials ahead of them..."
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New Changeling Hive,
Area unknown...
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"Karodis, report."
"Everything is moving as scheduled, my Queen. The hive construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year, and nearly all of our troops have regrouped."
Queen Chrysalis smiled deviously.
"Excellent work. In your time as Kae'lik's replacement as Commander Six, you have proved most efficient. Soon we shall have our revenge on that traitor, and those wretched ponies he has made his allies."
"Indeed, my Queen..."
Both Changelings gave in to sinister chuckling as the buzzing of the growing hive continued around them.
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>Unknown Territory<
>Information
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"It's been a long time, hasn't it?"
"Yes, master. It has been over 1,500 years since your last visit to Equestria."
The shadowed figure laughed and moved to a more comfortable position on his throne.
"Ah, yes... That takes me back. Back to simpler times. Nowadays I hear that old friend Celestia has modernized her kingdom and set up an army of her own. How cute."
"Yes master. Very cute."
The enthroned figure sat upright and snorted.
"I think it's about time I go for a 'friendly visit.'"
"Shall I prepare the troops?"
"No, that won't be necessary. I think I'll go alone."
"Yes, Lord Drezner."
The giant creature smiled upon hearing his name, revealing a long line of sharp fangs.
"Equestria, here I come."