Personies

One of the palace guards is running towards Twilight, Rarity and Hunk.

"*Pant, pant* Princess Twilight, Celestia requests you to come to the observation platform."

Twilight looks at Hunk, who has fallen asleep while sitting in the doorway, she sighs and turns towards Rarity. "Rarity would you be so kind to bring everypony who is able to stand into the war room? I have the feeling we will need every help we can get."

Twilight follows the guard up to the observation platform.

Upon arriving she sees Luna, Celestia and Discord.

"What is Discord doing here?" Twilight asks puzzled.

Discord teleports in front of Twilight. "Is this a way to greet an old friend princess? I have to say it hurts my feelings."

It is impossible to overhear his sarcastically tone.

Luna gives Twilight and Discord an annoyed look and says. "We hate to interrupt you but we have an important task we need you to carry out. And Discord will assist you."

Discord gives a wide grin and winks at Twilight.

Twilight pulls herself together. "What do you need us to do?"

"If we want to stand a chance against this threat we need all the help we can get. You have to go into the queendom of the changelings and convince queen Chrysalis to help us. We already sent a request to the dragons and the griffins."

"And what was their answer?"

"The answer from the griffins has as yet to come and the dragons declined, they said we can be wiped out for all that they care."

Discord floats around the three princesses.

"Yes yes yes, this whole exposition is really interesting but just let us go already I want to get over with this."

He grabs Twilight and teleports her and himself away.

The door to the observation platform opens and Rarity enters.

"Twilight I have done as you asked of me…Where is Twilight?"

Twilight and Discord arrive at the changeling’s property.

"I didn´t say that I was ready Discord!"

"Oh you didn´t? Mh that’s strange could swear I heard you say "let us begin immediately, because I love to spend time with my good friend Discord.""

Twilight thinks for a moment but decides not to respond to this, then she takes a deep breath and walks toward a castle.

Surrounded by a constant buzzing sound they enter through the main gate.

Twilight and Discord are met with a great main hall that does look surprisingly inviting. A stone staircase leads upwards and as the gaze of Twilight follows the stairs up she notices that on top of the stairs Chrysalis is already awaiting them.

"Well, look what the cat dragged in."-An eerie smirk forms on her face.-"Discord to what do I owe the honor of this visit?"

Discord bows and says. "I just came for a quick visit, I wanted to see how you are doing. After all you are my favorite queen."

"You are right it really has been a long time since we saw each other."

Twilight interrupts the chat. "Can we delay this causal chat to a later point? We have some business to do."

Chrysalis swings her head into Twilight´s direction.

"I really thought you had a better taste in company Discord. So what is it and make it short please."

Before Twilight can answer Discord whispers to her. "Twilight let me handle this I know you don´t trust me all that much but please trust me on this one."

Twilight looks deep into Discord´s eyes and she can´t see any trace that he is lying.

"Excuse me my dear Chrysalis. Twilight can be such a loudmouth, but she is right that we are here to request your assistance."

Chrysalis is sneering. "And with “We” you mean that cursed princess of yours right?"

"The ponies aren´t that bad if you get to know them better." He replies abashed.

"Oh please save me this good talk about these ponies."

"But think about this situation Chrysalis, the ruler of all ponies requests your help, so it has to be important right?"

"Ha you really disappoint me Discord I couldn´t care less about the pony folks, as far as it concerns me they can perish and die."

Twilight clenches her teeth and tries to suppress her anger.

Discord gets more nervous.

"I wanted to appeal to your better nature but the truth is…"

Twilight can´t take it any longer and yells. "We don´t have all day! Chrysalis when you weren´t such a complete, insolent, fool you would have to notice that the moon is getting closer and when it crushes down on Equestria, not only will the ponies die, but everything! Including your swarm!"

Discord slams his paw into his face.

Chrysalis simply stands there mouth and eyes wide open. Shakes her head for a moment and walks closer to Twilight.

"How dare you to insult the queen of the swarm?! I will crush you with my army, my children will feed upon your body…"

Discord places himself between Chrysalis and Twilight.

"We don´t want to do something that we might regret later, so let us all calm down ladies."

Chrysalis takes a deep breath and says calmly. "Of course I noticed the change of the moon and you know what Twilight? I will help you, of course only so I can be the one who destroys your pathetic princess Celestia."

Twilight and Discord are both sighing in relief.

"You two can go ahead and inform your princess that I will lead the swarm to her aid."

She smiles and walks upstairs.