51 - Act 2 Epilogue
Ruins of the Badlands Hive
The throne room was a mess. Rubble was strewn along the floor; the two thrones at the end were cracked and on the verge of collapse. Abandoned weapons and armour were scattered across the floor, dropped by the last foolish defenders to stay behind as the enemy swarmed in.
A large wooden table had been brought in, a map of Equestria opened up on top of it as a little over a dozen drones gathered around, Queen Crudelis at their head.
“Have our spies reported back to you over the hive mind?” Crudelis asked one drone.
“They did, but…”
“But?”
“I am afraid some of the sentries around the camp discovered them. They’re gone.”
Crudelis hummed in thought. “That place is too heavily defended for an attack, or for our spies. Recall any of our infiltrators still out there.”
“At once,” the drone bowed.
“What was their final report?” another changeling asked.
“They said that Chrysalis’ drones seemed… agitated, while before they were beaten down low. Something has riled them up.”
A vicious smirk appeared on Crudelis’ face as she realised the implications. “Then, it would appear that my niece has finally passed away.”
A buzz went around the table as the changelings all talked among themselves at what Chrysalis’ death meant for them, only for a hoof to slam down and silence them.
“Silence,” Crudelis ordered. “It would seem our assault here was a huge success. Their home is lost and they are now led by a far less experienced ruler. They are on the brink of collapse…”
Crudelis’ smile suddenly morphed into a snarl, sending shivers down her drone’s spines. “However, they are now under the protection of the ponies, along with Queen Draco. And despite being as young as she is, Twilight Sparkle is still an immediate threat. One that still must be erased.”
“My Queen!” one drone objected. “Chrysalis is dead, her hive is broken. Why not just lead us to this regalia now?”
“Not while she still breathes.”
“Stop right there!” the drone shouted. “Attacking this place was one thing, but Twilight Sparkle is in the borders of Equestria. If we go for her we will be at war before our plan can be acted out!”
“Your point, Commander?”
“My point being, your hatred for Twilight Sparkle has blinded you,” he claimed. “You’re being stupid!”
“Know you place!” the Queen bellowed. “Twilight Sparkle is a threat! Queen Avia's bloodline could ruin everything! Just as she ruined everything a thousand years ago!” Crudelis fumed.
“I once idolized my mother, she could have done so much more for our race! But then Avia had poisoned mother's mind with nonsense that would lead to destruction of our lives and who we are! Pony culture! Twilight will do the same. Besides, Celestia will already be wanting to burn us for what we did, so it is of little consequence there. That, and if you recall, she is the Element of Magic. If those elements are brought into play everything could unravel, so I have a plan to stop that from ever happening; once she and the elements are no longer a threat, then we can simply pull out from Equestria and collect our prize!”
Crudelis took in a deep breath, realising she had been shouting the entire time.
“My apologies,” she uttered. “But, the key to our races future is so close. We just need to eliminate this last threat, and then our plans can proceed. We are in the end game.”
One of her drones spoke up. “You said you had a plan, my Queen? There is no way we can attack the camp. Even though we can muster superior numbers than what is currently there, they are far too entrenched. Plus with the alicorns there…”
“I know,” Crudelis said. “We won’t be attacking the camp. But rather, drawing Twilight Sparkle out.”
“And how exactly will we do that?” another asked.
Crudelis peered at the map, her eyes glaring down unto the town of Ponyville.
End of Act 2
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Is Twi permenently in Ripper Rage mode now?
I'm just going to make sure my bunker is well stocked before the shit hits the fan, it is not an acceptable popcorn topping.
Whelp, you're dead.
7420042 She'll be cleaving through things in no tim..
7420042 Her mother was murdered. Can you blame her for being angry?
Looks like shit's about to go down. I can't wait!
let the murderous rampage begin
oh by the way im seeing as much red as twilight is. Crudelis WILL DIE!!!
DUNDUNDUNNNNNN
And this, my dear fellow readers, is the point in the story where Crudelis decided to commit suicide, instead of just living carefree for the rest of her days as being the top hive.
YOU MUST DIE CRUDELIS, I SHALL DESTROY YOU AND YOUR HIVE, SO YOU WILL NEVER HURT ANOTHER QUEEN AGAIN!
I don't know if I can keep reading with Chryssie gone. She could've been just hurt too badly to remain a queen.
me think, the item Crudelis is look for will end up being the element of magic it self......
also Crudelis you dont knew thing about twilight do you, you attack there, you going to have very angry discord if you harm his friends.
7420059 nope i cant blame her, but what will it cost her to stay this, she may end up become bigger monster then anyone else.
You're about to commit suicide by Twilight, you rotten, narrow-minded bug.
7420127 Not in this timeline
https://www.fimfiction.net/story/284550/13/mare-of-the-moon/-
7420142 lol i read that story few time it on my read once ever few month list.
THAT DOES IT CRUDELIS I AM GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM I AM GOING TO CUT YOUR VEINS ARTERIES AND LUNGS OUT AND MAKE YOU SUFER. THATS RIGHT CRUDELIS I HAVE A RESERVED SPOT FOR YOU. IN HELL
Um Crudlis Just made a major error. Who aside from Twilight lives in Ponyville.... oh thats right Fluttershy and who loves Fluttershy. Why that would be Discord yes please cruddy go attack Ponyville i want to watch you be turned into a plant
Hm... it would seem Draco's opinion of Crudelis has merit. Her anger towards Avia's line is making her act irrationally.
Of course, with Twilight in her current state, one could argue that she won't be rational, either...
7420220
She also used the council to draw out a rival so she could attack their hive, which is all kinds of forbidden. It'll be all out war if Queen Draco officially informs the others.
So I noticed that this is the end of act2. So how many more acts are there? If only one and if you'd like to spil the beans, roughly how many chapters do you think it might be?
So yes I'm angry at Chrisys death and yes I want the bitch to burn and rot in hell for eternity. But don't we all?
I was hoping that Chrisy would be able to pass on the her aunt's plan onto Twilight but I don't think that will happen. It would be nice but then where is the fun in that?
While I silently fume over Chrisys death I await the start of act 3. Have a good day.
7420277 Act 3 looks to be about 13-14 chapters long. And yes it is the final act.
There is a story reason to why I couldn't have Chrysalis telling them about the regalia. A reason that will come apparent after this story is finished.
7420124
If Crudelis is going after the element of magic crown, then she's as big a fool as Bad Sunset Shimmer. The elements themselves CHOOSE their bearers. Crudelis is just setting herself up for total failure and everlasting humiliation in front of the WHOLE WORLD!
Can I ask you something Crudelis? Do you want to have a bad time? Because I WILL take your eyeballs and shove them up wherethe sun doesn't shine, then take a knife and slowly dissect you like a frog and force you to eat your own organs. Because you, Crudelis, can eat sh**. Btw, this is getting good
7420059 i mean is Twi in permo Fire hair white Chitin Omega-Theta Level 3 Emotional Magic mode permanently? (No i dont blame her)
7420316
Nice.
Fingered as much
Dose this mean you are planing a sequel? Or does is it just one of those end of the story plot lines that makes everything fit into place at the very end?
Anyway thanks for the repliy. It's always nice when an author replies to comments. Honestly it's kinda a pet peeve of mine especially when the author has done so in the past and then stops.
7420043 Might I join you in that bunker?
I don't like my popcorn flavored with... that... either.
7420044 Yep, she is.
7420094 Well put, my friend.
Well put, indeed.
I guess Crudelis has never heard that Ponyville is called the "Disaster Capital of Equestria" (for a ton of very reasons (Discord just being the most visible on among them), but I'm thinking that she's about to find out.
The hard, very painful way.
7420124
Well put.
I'd momentarily forgotten about ol' Dissy.
7420406 I always keep up to date and respond to comments after a new chapter goes live.
And yes, there is a sequel and the regalia will come into play.
7420382 At least she has two spare
In both the other fics, The Hive series and Mirror's Image, it was Velvet who bit the dust in one and went crazy and tried to kill Twilight in the other if I recall. Velvet and Celestia were safe from the beginning, though Chrysalis in the end had to go. Not because she is Twi's mother but because she knew too much. Among other story based reasons.
Let's see how this will end, can't wait! But have too *Pouts*
HEEEEEEEEERRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE'S TWILY!!!
You know experience isn't everything right? I've entered I don't know how many they were and I cant remember what they all were but I beet most of them with skill and intelligence alone. Wrestling? won three competitions, Go Cart racing? won at least twice.
Your such a tease.
sighs. like they could ACTUALLY get that far into equestria to begin with, with a force large enough to actually be a threat, considering ponies rather easily overpower changelings in most engagements.
and continuing what happened with chrsyalis, that was a completely unnecessary death. there were other options that could be used, and there was zero implications she was actually dying besides an idiot of a queen thinking she is.
seriosuly crudelis is not a very convincing villain. this entire set of events just feels like plot convenience. such as a drone somehow able to trick chrysalis and not die in nine seconds, when applejack could ahve crushed it in an instant.
So... Anyone has about, I don't know, 10 metric tons of toilet paper for that shitstorm that's about to hit us?
Oh shit. This gun b gud.
First you tried to kill her, second you destroy her hive and third her mother died.
Now you wish to attack Ponyville, you MUST have a deathwish.
7420220 Oh, I think Discord would do more than just "turn her into a plant"...
He'd turn her into a full-on pony. The very thing she hates the most.
Well shit Crully really NUCK up now let us go over some of them
1. You just pissed off Twilight a pissed off Twilight is very very BAD!
2. You really think Celly and Lulu wouldn't hunt you down if you was to kill Twilight buahahahahahaha
3. Congrats in attacking Ponyville you will not only pissed off Celly, Lulu, and Twily but have one CAOS god after you
So yes please go on with this plan you will be lucky if there is a smoking hole where your hive use it be.
No need to worry about war between Crudelis and Equestria; here attack on Twilight and her hive has ensured that.
Except you won't be facing twilight.
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7421621 Where from? I was just playing off the 'little girls will always be little girls' line
Crudelis...I'm going to get out my popcorn, lawnchair, and 3-D glasses. And watch as Twilight tears you limb from limb. Also. While I will enjoy seeing you get decimated, you shouldn't attack Ponyville, as that would just make everything worse for you. So, for your own good, don't. For our enjoyment at your death, do it.
I can't wait to see Crudelis die, also does anyone also notice that her commander and some of her drones are starting to turn on her?
Well, it'll be a nice funeral. Oh wait, it won't. Nobody will be there.
Goodbye Crudelis, hope you die a most painful and agonizing death.
In other news, NUUU CHRISSY!
I will pull crudelis's soul from hell itself and sentence her to endless torture.
First I will break her body, then I will break her mind.
Heheheheheheheheeeeeeeee
7421642 That is so cool looking!
7422792 I just goggled it, I Didn't draw it.
7422787 why not
Now Twilight will face a choice to give her life up for her friends or will her friends die. Who knows but Twilight will die trying. Another thing is the\at you said she is queen of all changelings. Spoiler alert