Got it this time.

For any who already read the second chapter and are wondering why it's now coming up as unread, the chapter originally had an issue on posting that was preventing notifications from going out. I've deleted and reposted the chapter as it was to ensure that people get notified this time! So, if you've already read it, nothing's changed. If not, read on! I saved the comments that were made on the chapter previously to put in this comment, so people's words weren't wasted!

Cedric Bale said:
Am I an idiot? This chapter wasn't here a few days ago, was it? Says it was posted the same day as the first, and I didn't even have a notification that there was an unread chapter. Weird.

'Eeeey, dominant Chrysalis. Poor bear. Gonna' be interesting to watch the part of her that tried to justify what she did to the bear win out over the part of her wanting to talk to Celestia in an effort to avoid war, assuming this story is canon-compliant.

The Red Baron said:

but there was also the worry if which changeling the crown might become linked with following his death. What if they were evil and powerhungry, and their actions plunged the hive into darkness? Would it be Chrysalis' fault?

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DramaticIrony

Kabar42 replied to The Red Baron with:

TheRedBaron

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

And finally, Gunman999 was kind enough to inform me of what was going wrong with this update, and why I had to delete and repost. Sorry for any confusion!

Poor Chrissy won't be able to keep her promise forever though

Interesting chapter, but there's a couple things you may want to edit.

Chrysalis looked about wherever she could, but didn't see a single council member in sight, though their presence might have been obscured by the sheer number of changelings present.

For the sake of continuity, that should be "he".

Angel was said to be the leader of the New Equestrian Republic, the ponies to the north that had relentlessly thought the changelings for years.

And that should be "fought".

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My hero!

'Eeeey, dominant Chrysalis. Poor bear. Gonna' be interesting to watch the part of her that tried to justify what she did to the bear win out over the part of her wanting to talk to Celestia in an effort to avoid war, assuming this story is canon-compliant.

this chrysalis is gonna be somewhat smarter then the one in the show right...cause otherwise...we already know how this story ends then....and thats no fun.

Bowsette meme lives on

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If she attacks Equestria, then ending up the way she does is appropriate. If her diplomacy goes well, we might get a satisfying war with the NER.

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God dammit i thought it was a wholesome story up until i saw this comment

Fuckin stop it man

"Th-then..." Chrysalis turned, and saw that it was the pony that was so confidently bellowing earlier.

Pretty sure "pony" should be "changeling" there.
Looking forward to the next one!

Hmm, well at least Chrysalis has finally decided to take on her new role. I'm curious to see how her meeting with the counsel and the generals will go... And exactly how many of them are gonna try and seize the crown for themselves.

*glances at your patreon* sooooo that top tear is basicly someon hireing you outright to be a part time author for them...sudenly i really wish i could hurry up and win that lotery...i know theres alot of naughty stories id love to see writen involving various charicters from the show.

Really looking forward to seeing more of this! There don't seem to be many stories about the origin of Chrysalis, and this is an interesting take on it.

I did notice a small error:
Angel was said to be the leader of the New Equestrian Republic, the ponies to the north that had relentlessly thought the changelings for years.

Fought?

Many questions had gripped him in the last few days, and they were only exasperated by the fact

Exacerbated

I am thus far enjoying this read. I will be back for more.

Not a bad play, probably not in Chrysalis’s best interest to wait for a full riot but that went way less violently than I had anticipated.

Wait that art style on the cover it's wolfjedisamuel's art isn't it.

Chrysalis looked about wherever she could, but didn't see a single council member in sight

Is this "she" intentional? Is Chrysalis retaining some of his female qualities with the crown off?

hello 9216816
Question? the queen is It's the mother of the hive? I ask because I collect all the stories where the queen is the mother of the hive.

"Then who are you, your grace?"

Ah, the classic "who are you" question. Excellent for both early introduction and moment of self-realization. It is so common in movie trailers, that I imagined one for this story as soon as I read this line.

Here, I wanna try to picture it:
GREEN TEXT IS FOR TEXT ON SCREEN.
Italic is for sound effects.
Air quotes: "Are for dialogue."
Normal text is for visuals.

Black screen. (all important movies start with a black screen)
Dramatic piano instrumental.
Logo appears: AN INTRICATE DISGUISE
Drone(out of screen): "Who are you, my grace?"
Hissing sounds.
Chrysalis(oos): "Glad you should ask."
A changeling queen is stricken down by an arrow in the chest.
High pitched orchestra notes.
Black screen.
TO HOLD THE POWER
The queen falls on the ground, as the crown next to her.
Black screen.
TO HOLD RESPONSIBILITY
A single heartbroken drone holds the queen in his hooves.
Black screen.
TO HOLD THE FUTURE OF HIS KIN
Alone, the drone watches his own reflection in a mirror, lifting the crown over his head.
The roar of the flames stops all the music.
Green flames spread all over the screen.
Chrysalis(oos): "My name..."
Suddenly, Chrysalis is shown from the front at a close angle, staring coldly at us.
Chrysalis: "... is Chrysalis."
Dramatic instrumental rises.
Black screen.
SHE WHO HOLDS THE CROWN

COMING SOON (HOPEFULLY)

Take it as a little joke.

Also:

"Th-then..." Chrysalis turned, and saw that it was the pony that was so confidently bellowing earlier. Funny how her presence changed that.

That "pony" came in the wrong neighboorhood.

Please sir, may I have another..?

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For some weird amalgamation of reasons, I read that sexually, as if some pony just wandered into a changeling hive and jizzed all over the ground while surrounded by lings.

Chrysalis could only hope her time of queen would get a little easier from here.

Won't happen!

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You just made me realize who wrote this, I didn't realize he wrote actual stories.

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Get your mind outta the gutter. XD