- >You and Chrysalis sit in awkward silence as the chariot glides along
- >Your arms start cramping, and you remember that you still have that goop over your chest
- >You could ask Chrysalis to free your arms, but she is lost in thought
- >This was going to be a long ride
- >”So, where exactly are we headed?”
- >She didn’t turn to look at you, instead keeping her vision fixed on the landscape below
- “We’re going to pay a visit Princess Celestia, my greatest enemy.”
- >Wait, a princess? What was this place?
- >”Why is she your enemy? I mean, you are a queen.”
- “We don’t see eye to eye on certain things, especially on how to rule Equestria. When I tried to take the throne for myself a few years ago, her little pet unicorn ruined everything for me.”
- >Well, apparently there was more to this place than you had originally thought
- >”If she is your enemy, why go to her in the first place? What makes you think that she will help?”
- >She sighed and turned to look at you
- “I cannot defend my kingdom by myself, I need her help. And whatever is attacking us, it isn’t going to stop there. This is for the greater good of Equestria. I must make her see that we need to unite against this threat.”
- >She looked over her shoulder, and you follow her gaze
- >Directly in front of you, about five miles away, was a magnificent white castle, built right into a mountainside
- >”Holy crap, that’s beautiful.”
- >Chrysalis gave a small snort, and then turned to the trio of changelings pulling the chariot
- “Land a mile from the entrance, we will walk the rest of the way.”
- >In no time, the chariot came to a rather bumpy landing on the road leading to the palace gates
- >Chrysalis ordered the trio to wait at the chariot, and lifted a tattered white flag with her…
- >”How can you make things float like that?”
- “I have magic, Anon. Now lets get a move on, I want to get this over with as soon as possible.”
- >Oh, magic
- >That’s cool
- >Chrysalis was looking rather worried about the upcoming situation, but nevertheless marched towards the gate
- >As you got closer, you saw that there were six ponies waiting for you
- >All different colors
- >Chrysalis obviously has a plan, or she wouldn’t be doing this
- >It would probably be for the best if you stayed out of this
- >Then again, the look on her face wasn’t exactly reassuring
- >She stopped about twenty feet in front of the group, both sides glaring at each other
- >The purple one in the middle was the first to break the silence
- “What is it you want Chrysalis? You have no right to be here!”
- >Chrysalis glared back at the violet pony
- “You are in no position to say what I can and cannot do, runt. By Equestrian law, I am-“
- >The blue flying one suddenly interrupted her
- “In no position? You’re talking to Princess Twilight Sparkle cheese legs! You had better show some respect!”
- >As in on command, the purple one, Twilight Sparkle, spread her wings and puffed herself up
- >Apparently it was a big deal to have a horn and wings
- >Chrysalis looked very surprised, however
- >She managed to regain her composure before continuing
- “It doesn’t matter what title you are using, I am still under a flag of truce. By Equestrian law, I am entitled to an audience with Celestia. I have every right to be here.”
- >The other ponies seemed taken aback
- >The orange with a hat spoke up next
- “An’ why should we expect tha’ you won’t pull any funny business, hm? And why did you bring a big hairless ape with ya if you were just expectin’ to talk?”
- >Ow, your feelings
- >Chrysalis, however, thought that was amusing
- “This ape appeared on my doorstep. Though he may not look like it, he is actually a sentient creature. I brought him because I thought he might be useful.”
- >”Gee, thanks. Also, do you mind cutting me lose? My arms are falling asleep.”
- >Apparently you were a big deal, because all six of the ponies gasped in unison
- >The yellow one on the end looked more excited than worried, however
- >Chrysalis released your arms, allowing you to stretch them out
- >She then turned to the six ponies
- “Now, do we have an understanding?”
- >Twilight looked down, deep in thought, then looked up
- “By law, you are allowed to speak with the princess, but any funny business and we kick you out, understood? We will escort you.”
- >The other ponies looked to object, but Twilight was already walking into the gates
- >Chrysalis looked at you with a small smirk, and together you followed the purple pony