The auction
As the changlings were forced to march outside of the hive, Legion saw just how many ponies had really been attacking. After a few minutes they suddenly stopped marching, and froze as 5 ponies in shining gold armour advanced on them.
The lead pony yelled out, " You are all now property of equestria and your soon to be masters. Any attempt at resistance with be dealt with lethal force. You parasites should consider yourselves lucky that we weren't ordered to just simply kill you all. It is only because of Celestias mercy that you are still alive, for she is now the queen of Equestria."
" You will be sold and you will serve new, better pony masters. There will be no complaints and you will enjoy your new role in making Equestria a better, safer place," he finished with a smirk. " Before I forget," he motioned with his hoove at the rings on their horns, " Try anything and this will hurt. A lot. This is also so you can't talk to any of your bug friends on your little hive mind. Don't need you plotting any rebellions."
He then yelled " General Sunburst, continue marching to the nearest outpost. We have ordered to sell them to local ranchers and miners. I will meet you there. There is some businesses I must take care of first."
" Celestia," legion mused, as they were forced to continue marching,"I will not forget that name. "
After several days of marching, they reached cluster of buildings that he assumed was a ponies version of a hive. One of the soilders yelled " halt!" As the changlings stopped marching, he noticed that the ponies seemed to have cruel twinkles in their eyes. He wondered what was in store for them.
As they were led to a very large podium, one of the guard started yelling out, " New product! Come and buy some new changlings, ready for work on the farm, mine, or anywhere else you can think of!"
" How dare he sell us like we are filthy animals. We are changlings, not pigs."
When they reached a wooden platform, they were divided into groups of ten. He was roughly grabbed, and had a piece of paper,slapped,on with a crude number 11 on it.
He then had to go through the agonizing wait for his number to be called. He was still straining to see his friends in the throng of bodies when his group number was called.
As his group was forced onto the platform, he saw several ponies with his clutch brothers and sisters. He silently raged, while showing no emotion on the outside. Natasha would have been proud of him.
The pony started saying " Group ten, with some of the most fine specimen we have to offer. There strong, hardy, And I bet for anyone that needs to, feel very good on a cold winters night. We start the bidding at 1,000 bits." He heard several voices calling out, shouting multiple amounts of money. He heard yell 50,000 bits, and then everyling gasped, and there were no more voices.
" Going once, going twice, sold to the earth pony with a top hat." As the pony deposited his money, he led them down the stairs and led them down the road.
He said" I promise insects, you will come to love working for me. I know the perfect way to keep you fit," he said with a snide sneer.
Legion already hated him.