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// Orphan by bobbananaville 
// Story: Tainted Love: A Twysalis Prompt Tag Collab 
// by Foals Errand 
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by bobbananaville

On an average day, I ignore the scrutinizing eyes.

The smiling face on which they're worn belies

The arrogance of those that desire their very own foal

So that they can shape her very soul.

I refuse to live for such selfish desires as theirs.

I do the same this day, though 'normal' it is anything but.

They stare like I'm a diamond, uncut

And I detest it. I dare not speak up against the two, though;

The princess and her chitinous bride know

How to destroy my life with ease, should I speak against them.

"Why do you ignore us?" Says Twilight Sparkle, Friendship Princess

"We wish to give you reprieve from distress:

A home." I say nothing, but look closely at her insect bride

'Tis her pitiable face which I eye

The ultimate proof, guilt of the selfish. I turn away.

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A tear falls from Chrysalis' eye as she watches the orphaned filly. "Her," she says, much to Twilight's surprise. "We should adopt her."

"Are you sure?" Twilight asks, frowning as she looks at her, tearing herself away from the other pleading eyes in the room. "She wasn't particularly responsive, and I don't think she really wants parents anyway.

Chrysalis continues staring at the young one; she's deliberately avoiding her gaze now. The paranoia, the self-loathing and the fear and hatred of everypony around her was still present on Chrysalis' tongue. She hates that taste.

"She needs us, Twilight. Trust me on this."