Chapter 1 Making choices

Entry 1 in the record of Queen Naiad, 67th ruler of the Bee-keep Hive.

Naiad sat on her throne and considered her options. The Hive was weak, there numbers where at half of what they should have been at and that wasn't even her worst problem. Her Drones where all under trained.

"My Queen?" A voice interrupted her thoughts and Naiad turned to see who had spoken. Metallic dipped his head to her. Standing behind him was a nervous looking grey earth pony flanked by two of her warriors.

"I told you I'd take my meals in my personal chambers." Naiad said calmly, The pony flinched but seemed to be trying to keep its head high.

"Yes my Queen" Metallic said evenly "This pony came here asking to speak with you, she says she's the mayor of the nearest pony town" The pony towns nearby where in the Hive lands and not a part of Equestria and completely under changeling rule. It was perfectly reasonably that the leader of the nearest one would risk life and limb to meet there new Queen, and maybe get on her good side.

Naiad looked at this pony for a moment and considered her options. The pony villages on changeling land did not actually have much love in them. The changeling population had made them cautious about who they loved, because it could make them a target for the Hive's hunters. Maybe if Naiad gave the ponies in her territory a little more freedom she could fix that.

For now though Naiad met the ponies gaze with her own "Speak." her voice lacked any emotion.

The pony dipped his head "My Queen I've come to pay my respects."

Naiad looked at him for a moment before speaking "What is your name pony?"

"Able Soul My Queen"

"Well Able you are very brave in coming here, but at the moment I do not have time for you." she turned to Metallic "Escort him back to his village."

"Yes My Queen" The Drone responded before leading Able out of the chamber.

Queen Naiad sat and thought. The Villages where a valuable source of food but with her Hive as weak as it was they wouldn't be enough A plan started to form in the young Queen's mind and all the experience of every Queen before her suggested it was a bad Idea. But she had to hope, and with the threat of Anthill hive attacking, and a Hive War raging she could not do nothing. Her mind reeled spinning out plan after plan and eventual settled on her original thought. It was crazy and she had enough to worry about but if she didn't do something her Hive would die out. She cursed Queen Night for her stupidity, may she come back as a pony and live her live in fear of the Hive she wronged so badly. Naiad picked up a quill and paper and started writing, calling for a scout as she did so.

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Mission report re-wright of Scout Fang's Mission "The Sun And The Moon"

Fang flew with a white flag in his mouth. He'd been flying for a few days but he was used to flying for a long time and it felt nice to be out of the Hive for so long. Still the gentle breeze and calm day did nothing to easy the fear in his heart. The task given to him was perhaps worse than the time Night sent him to retrieve a dragon egg. Though Naiad had assured him she had her reasons.

Fang had crossed into Equestria two days ago now he had finally arrived in Canterlot. Still holding the flag and still very much in changeling form Fang landed in front of two very shocked guards.

He set the flag down and stood at attention "I have come by request of My Queen Naiad to speak with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna" he fought to keep the fear out of his voice. Fang was perfectly aware that the only reason he had not been attacked was because he'd been carrying a white flag, a sign of peace and surrender.

One of the guards called somepony over and sent them running to Canterlot castle the other kept a spear pointed at Fang. Silence reined and all three stood watching each other. After maybe an hour another guard came over. "Princess Celestia will see you." on the way to the castle the guards searched through Fangs saddle bag before giving it back to him. It seemed everypony stopped to watch Fang and three royal guards walk through Canterlot.

They reached the glittering white castle and went inside. Fang admired the halls as they walked. He didn't understand how ponies could live in open spaces like the castle. In the Hive the halls where small and cozy, they barely had enough room for two changelings to walk side by side. Fang didn't even feel like he was in a building walking through the castle. They reached the throne room and two unicorns opened the doors. Fang stepped inside swallowing his nerves and walking to stand in front of the two thrones. On each sat one of the Princesses. Fang told himself it was no different from being sent to deliver a message to one of the other Hives. Except that his people considered it dishonorable the kill a messenger and he didn't dare hope ponies had the same code of honor.

Celestia broke the silence. "My guards tell me you came from Queen Naiad? What happened to Queen Chrysalis?"

Fang blinked for a moment confused by the statement until he realized Celestia thought there was only one Hive and one Queen. Naiad had told him to be honest so he answered honestly.

"There are many Hives among my people My Queen Naiad leads the Bee-Keep Hive." He took a deep breath to keep his voice from shaking, he would be brave for the pride of his Hive "Queen Chrysalis was the Queen of the Hives, Queen of all our people, Since her failed attack on Equestria she has been exiled and the Hives have descended into war until a new Queen of the Hives is decided. That is the matter on which I am here."

"And why are you here Drone" Luna startled him by speaking to him as a Queen would. Her sister gave her a confused and slightly disapproving look. Fang thought himself a fool, legend claimed Luna had originally created the changelings as a filly so she could have constant companions, eventually her parents had found out and Luna had been forced to abandon the changelings. Her parents had not thought they would survive but the changeling society had lived on its own. Apparently the legends where true and Luna knew more about the Hives than her sister ever would.

Fang pulled a scroll out of his saddle bag and read.

" Queen Naiad, 67th ruler of the Bee-keep Hive. Formally requests the aid of Princess Celestia Queen of the sun and day, and Princess Luna Queen of the moon and night.

Due to the attack of former Queen of the Hives, Chrysalis, on the city of Canterlot the Hives are at war. Under any other circumstances I would handle the problem as is expected of me, by bringing my Hive into the war to stand alone against the other Hives, however my duty belongs to the members of my Hive and I have not the time to worry about my reputation. As events unfold around me a am shamed to admit the my Hive was left in disarray by the last Queen and is in no position to defend itself should another Hive decide to attack. I already have my hooves full trying to get my little changelings in order, with chaos unfolding around me I am left with little choice but to join the conflict. My Hive is not capable of lasting long when we join the battle, and so I have sent the message to ask for your aid.

I wish I could have come in person, It would have been more appropriate however I dare not leave my Hive without my protection. I need your help. I cannot wait to be attacked and plan therefor to attack the nearest Hive first. It is a battle, however, that my Hive can not win as they are now. Should you chose to aid me and should I become Queen of the Hives, You have my word on My honor I will do my utmost to build a treaty between our people that will benefit us both. I am sure you are as concerned about the ponies who live in the Hivelands as I am concerned about my Hive. I am also sure we could eventually work something out.

Signed-

Naiad Queen of the Bee-Keep Hive "

Celestia blinked as he finished, Luna looked stunned. The guards where all quiet. "My Queen asks you send your reply back with me, she will accept your answer no matter what it may be." Fang finished speaking and levitated the scroll over to the Princesses.

Author's Note

(I was like OHMYGOSH pony name what do I do. Oh wait I'll steal a name from one of my OCs. But no they'er all female and I cant give a girl name to a guy. :/ Anyway He wound up with a lame name but I wounder if anyone caught the reference? )
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