A New Day

Through Luna's Eyes

  Noon. The time in which ponies run around enjoying the sunshine. We find it pleasing as well, feeling its warmth. I land in the street and begin walking to my destination.

  Most of the ponies bow as I pass. Some in fear. Sad that they still fear me. I stop by the Canterlot Bakery, one of Pinwheel's 'family' is supposed to be here.

"Good afternoon, and welcome to the Canterlot Bakery. Home of amazing cakes, cookies, and pies! Here to pick up your daily star cake, princess?""

  Cookie Cutter was smiling behind the register. Never forgets a customer nor their favorite treat.

"Not today Cookie. Do you happen to know where Cupcake is?"

"I think she went home. She was here 'bout an hour ago. Was baking a batch of cinnamon swirls and then skedaddled out the door."

"Thank you Cookie. And can I get one star cake to go?"

"Sure thing, princess."

  Cookie picked up the white cake and placed it in a polka dotted box. "Here ya' go."

"Thank you, Cookie. And good day to you."

"You too!"

  I passed Oasis Garden to see if Green Leaf was there. Same story. There has to be something wrong. From what little Pinwheel told me in his dreams, both of these ponies should be at work. They would never miss a work day.

  I arrived at his home. Hopefully he is here. I do not wish for my friend to be hurt.

Through Emerald's Eyes

  We are almost done packing away our hive rooms. Nymph is in his room finishing his packing. Onyx is in the kitchen making lunch. Everyling else is packing the plink.

Knock Knock Knock

  Visitors? Oh Helix, please tell me it's not the guard coming to tear us apart. I disguised myself and opened the door. No, this was worse.

  Princess Luna was standing on my porch. And she was filled with determination.

"Luna?"

  I turned around to see Nymph, undisguised, standing by the stairs, bag by his side. The world must want us to be caught. Luna entered my house and shut the door. I heard a click meaning she locked it with a spell.

  She went past me and went straight for him. I prepared to attack, revealing my fangs. Just when I was going to pounce, Luna spoke.

"Thank goodness you are all right. I was worried."

  Princess Luna, sister of Celestia and ruler of the moon, was hugging a changeling. To me the world didn't make sense at this moment.

"Mom, meet my best friend, the Moon Queen."

My jaw dropped. I couldn't believe it. The world went black.

Through Luna's Eyes

  It's been about an hour since Emerald fainted. Her people placed her on the couch and then placed me in the kitchen. Not like a kitchen to be used a cell. Two changelings stood on each side of the door to prevent me from leaving.

  I watched as one drone levitated a jar filled with a pink liquid over to Emerald. She opened her eyes as the jar became half of what it was. Emerald then got to her hooves and turned to Nymph.

"Nymph are you all right?"

"Yes, mom. Now can I go see Luna?"

"You haven't told me why she is here in the first place."

"Excuse me."

  Emerald turned her head to me.

"I can answer your question."

  She looked at me for some time. But I knew she was talking to one of the changelings in the room with what Nymph called hive mind. Her eyes never moved the slightest. I looked around seeing that the red eyed drone was also not moving it's eyes.

After a minute, she walked up to me.

"Locust, Mantis. Stand down."

  The two changelings at the door allowed their wings to relax and unblock the door. Nymph came up to his mother's side.

"Go on Luna. Tell them."

  I walked out of the kitchen and made my way to the couch. The other changelings were showing their fangs ready to protect their queen. I admire these creatures.

  Nymph sat next to me and Emerald sat in the chair. My friend nudged me to start.

"Queen Emerald, before I begin, may we see your true form."

  Emerald showed some surprise when I spoke. She nodded and was engulfed in green flame. Her mane became a dark green, her fur disintegrated into black chitin, hooves became riddled with hooves.

  When she was fully transformed, a fringe of her mane fell over one eye partially covering it.

"You look beautiful."

  Emerald's cheeks turned a bright green. She must be blushing.

"The reason why I have come to your home is because I was worried. I was worried about my friend. As you probably know I am able to enter one's dreams while they sleep.

  I have used this ability many times to aid ponies face their fears. But ever since you and your 'family' moved into Canterlot, I have used it to visit nymph in his dreams.

  At first I was surprised to have entered the dream of a changeling until I realized that he nor his 'family' would bring no harm to our subjects. He wished for us to visit again.

  We visited him every night to this day, so to speak. Nymph is one of our few friends and you can see why I was worried. He is one of the few who truly appreciate my night.

  Emerald I do not wish to harm your subjects. I, instead, want to help you in any way we can."

  It was silent. The changeling drones stopped threatening with their fangs. They were absorbed in my words. When I stopped they looked to Emerald who was watching Nymph sleeping by my side.

  She was talking with her hive mind again, this time to a grey eyed drone who I believe to be a female. The drone left the room then return with a letter and a piece of silk. Emerald then stood levitating the items.

"Princess Luna, if you do want to help us then give this letter to Celestia tomorrow. Me and my hive should be in Ponyville by then. It will keep us and your subjects safe. There is a great threat coming in three weeks."

  She levitated the silk to me and I took hold, reading what was written. I never expected her to trust me this quickly. All though I would to if this note is true. She then gave me the letter.

"This is the first time any changeling asked for a princess's aid. I hope that I'm making the right decision."

"Do not worry, Emerald. We will send the letter to thy sister when the sun rises."