My Purpose

I had come to Ponyville with a powerful purpose. To find somepony that would love me back, somepony who would provide the warmth and shelter for me. But that was just part of it; I was a changeling, and I loyally served my queen, Chrysalis.

My journey began as I walked down the uneven mountains where the swarm lived. Being chosen by the high royal herself was a big honor, and many of my friends congratulated me, and wished me the best of luck. I felt a warm feeling inside when they did this.

I had transformed into a stallion with a green mane and yellow coat. My cutie mark was four different clovers arranged in a diamond-like shape.

I continue to pad down the grassy fields, watching the sun set on the horizon line. My first day on this expedition wasn't very exciting-why in Chrysalis's name did our home have to be so far from pony civilization?

The stars stretch across the sky just above me and I stop for a break under a leafless tree. Gee, nights are so cold without the surrounding warm bodies of others..

I shut my eyes, wondering who I would be able to find and bring back for my queen, my Queen Chrysalis. I soon fall asleep, and no dreams interrupt my peace.

The sun is bright and shining in my face as I wake up. I yawn, startling a bird that was nested above me. "Funny," I say, "I never noticed that bird."

I get up on my hooves and start to trot. "If I go quicker, I'll be able to reach Ponyville by the afternoon," I calculate, picking up my pace.
The grassy field gives away into an uneven dirt path. "Ooh," I squeal. "I am coming close to the town."

When I speak, I know my pony language sounds foreign. It is because our language was quite different of Equestrian type, so I'd probably have to buy a dictionary from a library or something like that before I met that special mare.

Next to me is a black forest that stretched for a long time. I think it was the Everfree; Queen Chrysalis always spoke about the area that she wandered in for some time, even disguising herself as another animal in a house made up of the roots of a tree.

I hear squeals and noises just ahead. Ponies! I think, trotting a little faster. I see young fillies laughing and playing right in front of a big, red building. A foal points to me and speaks briefly to his friends
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"Stranger danger!" I hear one say. I start to sprint off, not wanting to erupt any trouble or conflict.

"Excuse...me!!"

I was running so fast I hadn't realized somepony had followed me. I skid to a stop and turn around to look at the mare who was panting for breath.

"Oh, uh, hello, fellow.." I greet awkwardly. Oh Chrysalis, this is too much for me.

The mare's coat is the slightest shade of a bright yellow, with a multi-colored mane of pink and blue. Her cutie mark is three pieces of candy all wrapped up.

She looks familiar, but it may be just me.

"I didn't know you came back to Ponyville," she said excitedly, a smile burnt on her face. I tilt my head. "Excuse me?"

Her smile vanishes, along with her cheerful expression. She looks crestfallen as she speaks, "Do you not remember me, Clover Ink?"

I shake my head, more bewildered than ever. "I am sorry, I do not know who you are."

"I'll make you remember, then!" she replies with sudden determination. "I'm Bon Bon, and..I'm your..."

She trails off and coughs, her face turning a bright shade of red-but not exactly pink. "Nevermind," she says, shaking her head. "Let's go back to my place."

This is way too much for me. But if I do not find a shelter quickly, Chrysalis knows what will happen to me. I want to ask her if we can go to a library or local bookstore to get a dictionary to at least improve my language, but I did not dare interrupt.

Apparently my name is now Clover Ink, which explains my cutie mark and color scheme. I should report to Chrysalis, but I cannot get in contact, having to be so far away.

Is this the special mare? It might be.