A cold breeze tickled the edge of a mountain as two creatures trotted along a dirt path within the mountain range. Their tracks clearly visible within the path for they have walked this same path, at the same time of day, for the same reason. They were on patrol.
They were to make sure no one ever got near their base of operations. No one ever did though. Hardly anyone has ever ventured this deep into the mountain range. And no pony from Canterlot would dare ruin their hooficure with a hike in the outdoors.
Everything was routine and normal for the two creatures until they were stopped by the sound of their squad leader.
"KROG! THRAX!"
The two cringed at the bellowing of their names. Normally when this happens it meant they were about to be called to kitchen duty. A regular occurance for the two low ranking soldiers. The squad leader, greater in size and much more muscular than both of them, walked up the two and signaled them to stand at attention.
"The Queen requires you two to meet her in her quarters, ASAP!" The squad leader barked.
"You mean, we aren't being called to kitchen duty?" The one called Krog inquired.
"Did it sound like I said kitchen duty?!" The squad leader barked again.
"NO SIR" Krog and Thrax shouted in unison.
"That's what I thought, now stop fucking around and GET THERE!"
Krog and Thrax didn't need to be told again. They quickly turned around and headed back towards camp.
"What would Chrysallis want with us?" Asked Thrax. "We're nobodies! All we ever do is kitchen duty or go on patrol. And it's not like this patrol is very important. No one EVER wanders this far out. I mean really, that's the reason were here in these god damn mountains!"
Krog sighed, "You have a point, she's probably just going to tell us that we aren't needed and that we can pack are bags and go home."
The two arrived back at the changeling camp. It was buzzing with activity. More than normal. Krog and Thrax didn't pay much attention to it and continued to Chrysallis's quarters.

Krog and Thrax approached a large cave with changeling guards at each side of the opening.
The guard on the left spoke up. "Halt. State your rank and business."
Krog and Thrax were taken aback. "Uhhh, Im Private Thrax and uhh this is Private Krog. Were here to see the Queen."
"Ah you two, right this way." The guard said as he motioned them inside.
The cave was dank and dimly lit. Like other changeling facilities in these mountains it was dreadfully cold.
"Ah you arrived" Their Queen said when she noticed the presence of Krog and Thrax.
"I can imagine that you two would be curious as of why I called you here."
"Ya what was with the guards stopping us at the entrance? They never do that." Krog said.
"My apologies, Krag was it?"
"Krog"
"Oh yes, Craig. You see, our guards have just been a bit more anxious than usual with the situation at hand."
"What situation?" Thrax asked.
Chrysallis was suprised. "I woukd have thought that someone would have told you by now."
"Pffff, the only thing we get told is to report to kitchen duty." said Krog.
Chrysallis was starting to second guess her decision with these two.
"Well, if you haven't been told, our army is getting stronger. A lot stronger. In fact we might be able to take Canterlot. Now, as you should know is that now we have been here for months, waiting for an opportune time to strike back and conquer Equestria. But I've come to realize something, with Celestia in power we would never be able to seize Canterlot and get any sort of foot hold in this region even with our are amassing army."
"So what? Do you expect us to sneak into Canterlot and kill Celestia!?" Krog pondered.
Chrysallis, somewhat annoyed, replied. "Not exactly, but you will be sneaking into Canterlot."
Krog and Thrax looked at each other in confusion, then looked back to their Queen.
"You see, our spies have informed me that Discord has been reformed and living in Canterlot with Celestia. Now w--"
"So what are we supposed to do?" Thrax asked, interrupting Chrysallis.
"If you'd let me finish I just might tell you." A slightly more annoyed Chrysallis said. "What I need you to do is sneak into his chambers and leave behind this letter for him to find. And make sure you leave absolutely NO trace that you were there. Do you understand?"
"Yes your highness" the two said in unison. And with that, Chrysallis gave them the letter and sent them off.
"My Queen" Said Chrysallis's advisor, who had been present throughout the entire conversation, "Why would you send those two? This mission is crucial and dangerous, why not send one of the spies who are already in Canterlot?"
Chrysallis smiled, "Yes this mission is dangerous, but after all we went through to get those spies into Canterlot, they're too valuable to lose. And these two, they're...expendable, to say the least." She said as she saw Krog tripping on the ground and then Thrax tripping over him as they attempted to leave the cave.
"Even if they are captured its not like they could leak any information of our plans. And to be honest, I'm not so much worried about the delivery of the letter, than how Discord will react to it."
"Only time will tell my Queen, only time will tell."

Author's Note

This is the first story I've decided to write. From all the notes I have this is going to be a LONG one. I plan on writing as much as I can, but no promises. And bear with me, spelling errors might be a regular occurance. I tend to write late at night.