//------------------------------// // Prologue-Flashback // Story: Size Matters // by ZackAttack //------------------------------// 10 years before present. In the TARDIS, the Doctor, Roseluck, Techno Geek, a white unicorn about five years older than Tech, and an orange pegasus about four years older than Tech sit next to a bed. In the bed, a pegasus with a light grey coat and his dark grey mane styled into a Mohawk with electric blue streaks was lying down, unconscious. His coat was turning black, like ebony, and holes were growing throughout his body. “Is Computer Chip going to be okay?” the young Tech asked his mother. “I don’t know. I hope so.” replied Roseluck. "Don't worry, Tech," said the orange pegasus. "I'm sure he'll be fine" Rose looked towards her, and said, "Thanks for reassuring us both, Wire." Live Wire simply smiled in response. The Doctor peeled back one of Chip’s eyelids, revealing completely blue eyes. “I hope this experimental cure will at least help.” said the Doctor, pulling out a syringe filled with a glowing green liquid. He injected the sleeping colt with it, and the five ponies took a couple hoofsteps back. “Nothing.” said the Doctor. He checked the colt’s eyes again, but found that his eyes were now a lime green. “Well,” the Doctor said after analyzing the colt with his sonic screwdriver. “He will be able to resist the control of the hive mind. But he’ll have to change his eye color to fit in.” Rose looked confused. “What are you saying, Doctor?” she asked. “As he has only just been infected, he will not know how to change just yet. We can't just keep him inside of the TARDIS all of the time, and we can't let anypony see him. So, for now, he will have to stick with the hive. Hopefully, when he has learned control of his abilities, we can rescue him.” the Doctor explained. Rose looked stunned. She said, “Only if you can guarantee his safety.” The Doctor was silent. After a moment, he said, “I will protect him as much as I can. That’s a promise." Roseluck nodded, and said to the three other ponies, “You aren’t going to see your brother for a very long time. This is your chance to say goodbye.” Tech, Wire, and First Aid all walked up to the changeling. They whispered their goodbyes, and walked back towards their mother. Tech, looked back and whispered, "I will find you again." "Goodbye, Chip.” whispered Rose, looking back. 5 years before present. Chip sighed. It was his thirteenth birthday. He was thankful that all those years ago, he had learned to change his eye color. He didn’t know if Tech knew that he had heard his final promise. He followed the other changelings to the throne room, where Queen Chrysalis began giving them orders. Chip recognized the map that was being shown: it was of Canterlot! Chip tried to hide his surprise and fear. He had to go with whatever plan it was- “WE ARE GOING TO KILL CELESTIA AND LUNA, AND TAKE OVER EQUESTRIA!!!” If Chip was a normal pony, he would have paled, but that’s impossible for a changeling to do. Well, crap. He bit his tongue, and continued to listen. “THE CHANGELING ARMY WILL CHARGE IN WITH FULL FORCE AND DESTROY THEM ALL!!! I HAVE BEEN PLANNING THIS FOR A VERY LONG TIME, AND THE SWARMS OF THIS ARMY SHALL NOT FAIL ME!!!!!” boasted Queen Chrysalis. As the changeling armies moved out, Chip formed a plan in his head to escape. As soon as they got to the Castle, he began "Phase One" of his plan. He quickly disguised as how he remembered himself, and ran away screaming into the crowd. The battle raged on, and Chip duplicated the performance of what he had done previously on other changeling raids. Suddenly, the Wonderbolts came out of nowhere, and Chip heard familiar cheering. Rainbow Dash?! He thought frantically. He looked around, and finally found her. Abandoning the plan, he flew towards her, and landed on the cloud she was sitting on. "Rainbow! Help!" he called. However, before she could turn around, he was tackled by a changeling, which startled him enough to drop his disguise. Another changeling walked up to Chip, and said, “The Queen will hear about this!” The changeling proceeded to tie him up, and leave him there. Ultimately, the changelings were defeated, but Chip was still tied up. He was struggling against his bonds, when a cold voice reached his ears. “Now, now. You know you can’t escape.” He looked up and said, “Chrysalis.” “Well, my changeling subjects call me Queen, but you aren’t one, now are you?” She picked up a spell book from the rubble with her magic, and began flipping through the pages. “What will be your punishment today? Mmm… size alteration spell is looking good.” She looked at chip with a malevolent smile. Her horn glowed, and in a flash of light, the ropes binding Chip fell to the ground. Chip rubbed his head and looked around. Especially up. He saw a gigantic, black hoof raised directly above him, and he flinched. "Chrysalis!" a regal voice cried out. "I thought you would have learned your lesson by now!" Chrysalis snarled, dropping her hoof, much to Chip's relief. A certain white alicorn landed in front of her, glaring. Chip quickly darted behind a rock. "We will return!" Chrysalis cried, before teleporting away. Celestia sighed, looking around. Chip inhale sharply, holding his breath. Celestia snapped her head towards the sound. She slowly began to walk towards the noise. Chip closed his eyes, and prayed that she wouldn't find him. Celestia looked around, and, eventually, down. Chip swallowed. Celestia tilted her head, examining Chip, who was attempting to control his breathing. "Do not worry, little one. I do not mean you any harm. You seem in need for help with your... current situation." Chip looked up hopefully. "I am sorry for getting your hopes up," Celestia said. "I cannot help you, but I can provide you with shelter, as well as protection. Do you have a name?" "C-Computer Chip, your Highness." Chip responded. Celestia nodded. "If I could ask a favor, Princess?" he asked. "Of course." responded Celestia. "I would rather be given supplies to make my way home, if you don't mind, your Highness." Chip said. Celestia nodded. "I will arrange supplies for your journey. Will you require any assistance?" "No, thank you, Princess." responded Chip.