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The Funeral

"My dear friends, and family." Celestia began. "We gather here today to honor those we have lost."

It was a gloomy afternoon, a funeral was being held for Chrysalis's deceased child. taking place at Rainbow Falls, which was grey with depression, and sorrow. Especially for Chrysalis, who only wished to see the true smile of joy on her son's face. But, due to the epidemic that could have wiped her species of the face of the planet, that is not what happened.

"Ones who only wanted love, and to be loved. Ones who did not deserve these early graves. But alas," Luna sighed, next to Celestia. "Fate has chosen this path for them. You may still have doubt for these changlings, but they mean no harm. May we forget their actions at the canterlot wedding, for it was not their intent. They were drove to do so...by other means." She gave a sourfull look to Chrysalis who had been standing next to her by the casket, decorated with flowers, and a large photo of Nyamphador on top.

"Today, we honor the death of a child who's mother who was once evil, but now our friend." She smiled at Chrysalis, placing a foreleg on her shoulder. Chrysalis only smiled in return, only for a second, until the stress of her dead son came crawling back.

Chrysalis gazed out to to all the patrons. The mane six were there, Discord, Princess Cadence, Shining Armor, among other ponies on one side of the aisle, and the other side was made up of changlings. If anything that made her feel worse, was the fact she almost ruined a wedding. As of now, she can't understand how anybody could be so rotten. Yet, she knew why she did the things she did.

Mad with power, and the feeling of being unstoppable. The only thing she cared about was keeping her empire of changlings a float in a world against them. Shedcould have cared less about anyone else in Equestria. Now, seeing how she could have just made some sort of agreement with Celestia, none of this would have happened. She knew this was all her fault. How bad she felt about it all, and the slight embarrassment kept her from admitting her feelings about the situation.

"Maybe, Chrysalis would like to say something before we bury her son," Said Luna with a reassuring smile.

"Oh. Um...yeah."Chrysalis replied, coming out of her stressful trance. She took Celestia's place at the podium, and cleared her throat. "Um...I'm not exactly sure what to say..." She began. "My son...every now and again...he would ask me why we couldn't be friends with ponies. Being a child with dreams, hopes and wishes, I couldn't bring myself to tell him our species were mortal enimies at the time. Especially with...what I...with some of my...past actions..." She blushed, rubbing the back of her neck with a hoof. "He didn't like being stuck in a dark cave, isolated from the world. Because of me, being who I was...he never got to even say a word to any of you ponies. Because of me, he's about to be placed in a grave, buried in dirt, because I was...stubborn to listen to him." She sniffed as tears began to rush down her cheeks. "Thats why I began writing to Celestia for help. Luckily, she agreed to help, but sadly he died before she came. She say me holding him in my arms, limp, and vacant of any signs of life. And it's my fault." She cried, unable to keep herself together, turning to Celestia, who took her in a warm hug. Celestia herself was even crying, along with other patrons, such as the mane six. Discord let out a few sniffles, but that was all, as they clap to Chrysalis's beautiful speech.

Celestia held Chrysalis in her hug for a few more seconds,before letting go. "Maybe you'd like to say a few words to your son before the burial," she said softly, wiping a tear from Chrysalis's eye. She nodded, and slowly walked over to the casket. Inside, her only child lay inside. His forelegs crossed over his chest, eyes closed, mouth dropped open slightly, in an eternal peaceful slumber, calling to the heavens to take him in.

"I'm sorry, my son. I should have taken your advice, and maybe you'd still be here with us, along with the hundreds of changlings who died before you. I loved you so much, and did what any mother could do. But, even though you're gone now, I'm sure you'd want to see me smile like when you saw me when we got that letter from Celestia. So, I'll try to get by and be happy for you. And, I'm sorry you never got to meet your father. But, he's with us now, and maybe he might say something for you too."

Upon hearing this, caused confusion throughout everypony. Chrysalis hated herself mostly for that. Her son never got to see the wonderful father he had. She knew that as soon as she points him out, they will most likely he angry with her. But this isn't about her, and she knew it. She had to do what was right for her son, being the last time anybody will see him. She turned to the crowd.

"Shining Armor...would you like to say something for your son?"

Gasps were heard, and an evil glare was given to her from Cadence.

Now being the center of attention, Shining wasn't sure what to do. He stuttered and looked who his wife for approval. She too didn't really understand the situation, but only sighed, and motioned for him to go. He sighed heavily, knowing the only way he could have done such a thing with Chrysalis, was when she was impersonating Cadence. Thought, upon thought flew through his mind about how he couldnt understand he did what he did.

Knowing he had a dead son he never saw, he at least did what was right, and he got up and made his way over to Chrysalis, next to the casket. He felt a bit uncomfortable being so close to her, but he put that aside, and looked down into the casket. He saw a changling. Not just any changling. This one was his son. He felt happy in a way, and upset and angered at the all same time. He always wanted a son, now he's looking at him. He was happy for that, but he was sad he wanted his son with his dear wife. The mad portion of it came from Chrysalis never telling him.

"Hey there, squirt. It's your dad, I guess. Um...sorry you never got to see me. If I knew you exsisted, I'd love to have seen you, and formed some sort of a bond. Your mother...you should be proud of, seeing how she must have raised you well, and had changed her ways. I don't know if you can hear me or not, but...I love you, son." Shining smiled somewhat. "Just seeing you for the first time, but it's a fathers job to love his child. I wish I could have been able to say it, and for you to hear me. Albeit, this situation for me is a bit weird, but, if you can hear me, just know I love you." He sighed, and leaned forward, and gave Nyamphador a kiss on the tip of his horn.

"Thanks." Chrysalis said. "It means a lot to me. I know you must be mad, and confused, and if you don't forgive me, I understand. And Cadence," she turned her head to see Cadence coming up to her. "The same goes for you. You must be angry I did...that with your husband. All I ask is you don't be mad at him for my actions. He had no clue what was going on. Besides, I was using a spell on him to make him do what I wanted him to. Be mad, only at me. And, to both of you I'm very sorry."

Cadence sighed. "I forgive you." She hugged Chrysalis. "I was mad at first, but, I don't want to be making any angry rants, because this isn't the time, and you had just lost your son, and all."

"Thank you, Cadence." She hugged the princess of love in return, giving a bittersweet sigh. She then let go, and took one last look at her son.

"Where ever you are now, my little Nyamphador, may they treat you well. Goodbye my son. Mommy loves you." She gave her son a kiss, and even though he didn't say it, she could swear he said,

"I love you too."

She lowered her head, tears filling her eyes, until she heard,

"Mom?"

Author's Note:

If there is anything you guys think I can do to improve, please let me know, and all critisism is welcome. Just don't be rude about it XD and thanks for reading :D

Confused about the end? Changlings need love to survive. Her kiss brought him back to life :D

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