Embracing the power to share love rather than steal it, the changelings work to reinvent themselves and their kingdom while Thorax seeks to introduce a more peaceful hive to Equestria.
As the hive embraces a brighter future, so do the arid lands surrounding it. Caught in an acclimating climate, the hive now faces a series of downpours that limit both flight and activities. Luckily, Thorax has a plan, and a cozy one, at that.
Princess Cadence and Prince-Captain Shining Armor have given Thorax a journal to document his days in the Crystal Empire so they can help him learn from his experiences. This can only go well.
During Equestria's annual royal summit, newly-met Shining Armor and Pharynx discover they have a fair bit in common, including a passion for homeland security, and an extremely dorky little brother/sister.
Despite their detached relationship, Thorax never gave up on his brother. With Pharynx now transformed, his cold demeanor has begun to thaw, and so Thorax is presented with something he's never had, before - an interactive big brother.
A simple Tunneler drone is catapulted from Equestria during the infamous Wedding onto earth. Confused, injured and alone, the drone must figure out how to survive with the whole world watching. (Changeling on Earth, Xcom, Men in Black and SG:1 Xover)
Under the light of the moon, King Thorax and Prince Pharynx come face to face with the changeling's grim past - a dark crown, and the beast that still wears it.
Thorax has taken on the role of leader of the changelings, but while Celestia promised they would leave the changeling kingdom to the changelings, the inexperienced Thorax finds he may need the help of his friends sooner than expected.
Atop Chrysalis's decimated hive, King Thorax confronts his former peers. When their discussions are interrupted by a confused and scared changeling nymph, Thorax demonstrates the power of sharing love between changelings.