Even in Darkness There is Light

Destiny… I have heard your plea and I will answer it…

Huh? Who are you?

It is I… Princess Luna!

Wait… this is a dream is it not?

Listen to what I have to say for my time is short. I envy you that you are trying so hard to be noticed and change the perspective of the other ponies.  But I must warn you do not let hate consume you… As it has to me for hate is thy natural enemy of thyself… Farewell Destiny…

Wait don’t go!

“Destiny what’s wrong wake up!” It was Crystal who was shaking me vigorously. “Sounded like you had a nightmare, I was worried.”

“Well more like a vision or message that Princess Luna was trying to tell me. Something about not letting hate consume me.”

“Wasn’t it Princess Luna’s hate that turned her into Nightmare Moon?” I was surprised that she actually knew this.

“Yes… how did you know?”

“I actually like reading about the history of Equestria, but really we should get moving we have a big day ahead of us!”  I agreed with her we packed up what was left of our belongings and headed on the road venturing the open land of Equestria, again.  I heard Crystal’s stomach growl, meaning she was hungry.  I actually was too, but I had to throw out the burned apples that were in my bag and well we were left to rely on the wilderness for food.

“Be careful when looking for fruit if you don’t know what it is come get me first.”

“I’ll be sure to check with you first Destiny I wouldn’t want to get a stomachache.” Just be careful Crystal. Well then again I don’t know much about survival either. Besides food, water, fire, and shelter. I began to see if I could forage for berries or any type of fruit or some type of food.  “Hey Destiny come here!” I stopped my search and trotted towards Crystal’s voice.  I was surprised that it was a peach tree!  I liked apples a bit more but then again my stomach would accept anything at the moment.  Crystal used her wings to fly up and pick the fruit off the tree and we stocked up on peaches and had 1-2 to sate our hunger.

We continued on after we ate the delicious peaches.  “So tell me more about your kind and your queen.” I was really curious about Changelings.

“Well we Changelings are all born from the Queen from eggs.” Huh!?

“Wait Changelings are born from eggs?”

“Why are you so surprised why else would we be called the Swarm?  Anyways Changelings are both male and female, and when the former queen dies on special occasions a new female Changeling will rise to become the new Queen of the Hive.  Though the attitude of Changelings is extreme loyalty to the queen and our current queen’s policy is we take what we want.”

“She seems more of a tyrant than a leader.”

“Watch your tongue!  I may not agree with her but the queen loves us all equally!” Wow I never seen her so riled up before. “She is no tyrant; she is a loving queen by heart. If you dare despise her name I will be sure to cut out your tongue!” I jumped back after hearing such words.

“Calm down Crystal. I didn’t mean anything like that!”

“Sorry… It’s just everyone despises the queen, and actually to tell you the truth she sent me here to see if she can amend for what she had done. We Changelings only want peace with the other ponies, but we are still seen as hostile.”

“Stop right there Changeling thief and blank flank!” A sudden voice blurted out behind us.  We slowly turned around to see deep velvet colored female unicorn with a bright blonde mane with a fierce expression. “Give back the peaches you stole and I won’t harm you.”

“And if we don’t?” I replied with annoyance for calling me a blank flank.

“Look out!” Crystal pushed me out of the way and she let out a scream of pain.  I looked to see what had happen and saw these small like sharp spikes pierce the side of her body. Needles!?

“No Crystal!” I quickly pried the needles that had pierced her.

“She’s poisoned… Only I have the antidote, and you shall be the next to die!” Her horn glowed with intense magic.  I quickly dragged Crystal out of the battle area and confronted the unicorn once more.  Hang on Crystal...

“You shall pay for what you have done!”

“Then prepare yourself!” She used her magic to propel her needles towards me.  They were so hard to see, but I managed to get out of the way in time.  “Not bad, but you won’t escape this time!”  She barraged me with more needles I kept trying to use trees for cover as I ran through the forest.  It became quiet, so I looked out from behind the tree to see if she was still there.  She’s gone where did she- It was too late to realize but I had been stabbed by her horn.  Teleportation....  I fell to the ground with blood slowly dripping down my body.

“You know that an Earth Pony can’t beat a Unicorn.”

“So what…” She teleported back into the opening where the wounded Crystal laid helpless on the ground.

“She’s poisoned… but I guess it’s her time to go.”  She used her magic to summon a storm of needles.  No! I ran with all my strength ignoring the pain. “Goodbye Changeling scum!” Luna give me strength… Did… did I make it? With luck I had managed to get atop of Crystal’s body.  I was covered with needles, but at least Crystal’s body was left unharmed other than being poisoned.  I was like a, what were those creatures called… a porcupine… “We’ll that’s fine with me… you can die together.” I could already feel the poison enter my body at a rapid pace.  It made me lose my strength and my vision started to blur…  I collapsed on top of Crystal, only to see the Unicorn open up my saddlebags and take the peaches that we were accused of stealing.  Why… Am I so useless?