The Changeling (Redone)

I stood there for a few seconds shocked. Why, after what I'd just done, after knowing what I am, why would she defend me? I had tears running from my eyes as I smiled at her. She smiled back, as did the rest of them. Then I realised what they had realised. It doesn't matter what you are, or where you came from. What matters is we were all friends. While Evergreen may not have been my real name, the friendships I made were real. Then I turned to Chrysalis smirking.

"You think you can take me that easily? I have a more powerful magic on my side than you can even begin to fathom! No matter how many changelings you throw at me, no matter how much hate you shrowded me in, you can never win, because while an army may be strong, I've found something here in Ponyville that's even stronger! Friendship!"

"Very well, in that case I issue a challenge to you my son-"

"I am NOT your son. And I never will be!"

"As I was saying! I challenge you to a one-on-one battle! If you can defeat me solo with this friendship, then I'll go back to the hive and leave you here, forever. If I win, then you'll come back with me and live out your whole miserable life following my orders until your destiny calls you to the throne. Oh, and if you don't accept, your so-called friends will be burned to the ground, along with this forsaken town."

"Very well, I accept."

"No!" I heard from behind me. I turned around to the others.

"If I don't she'll kill you. I have to. Even if I do become a slave to my mother, it's a better fate than knowing I just sat idly by and let you all die. You made me see the light in this world that was hidden from me my entire life. And for that I will always be grateful." I looked at them all teary eyed, as they all had tears in their eyes as well. Twilight hugged me with her tears.

"Just don't get yourself killed." as she then whispered in my ear, "nephew." I smiled and hugged her back, beginning to tear up myself. My mind just figured she had put the pieces together.

"I know she won't kill me. Don't worry. If this is goodbye. I hope you all remember this past year as I will. It was the best year of my life." I let go and turned back to Chrysalis, "As I said I accept your challenge. It's time to finish this."

"Then let's!" she replied.

With that, we both flew up in the air. Our horns were glowing readying for our attacks. We stopped after getting high enough nopony else would interfere. We charged up our magic as much as we could then fired beams of magic at each other. They collided on their way to their targets. I focused all my energy into it. but I noticed it getting dangerously close. Then I remembered the past year. The fun we all had, how close we all had grown. And I watched the beam collision travel farther and farther from me as it almost reached mother.

"No, it can't be! How-"

"It's amazing how much good can come from the light, isn't it?" at that moment the beam hit her horn, singing it. Sh began to fall from the impact, but I levitated her so she did not become injured as I flew down and layed her on the ground. I landed and glared at her. "Now, as per our agreement, you are to leave and never return!"

She glared at me angrily, then let out a sigh, still angered, she said, "Very well, but first, how was it you were able to overpower me?"

"I already told you. I have the magic of friendship on my side. The most powerful magic Equestria has to offer." She slowly stood up and commanded the other changelings to follow her as she returned to the hive.I suddenly felt 6 hugs all reach me at once. I smiled as they cheered for me.