No Heart For An Assassin

As usual, Myrmox was awake before Dash. He felt her soft, and recently washed, fur again his chitin as he breathed in her scent. He almost so tempted to to stay in bed with her, but it was time for him to get up now, not in a few hours. Maybe this weekend he’ll lounge around with her.

As slowly as he could, he squirmed his hoof out from underneath Dash. She was usually a very heavy sleeper and difficult to wake, but he didn't want to risk waking her up. With a bit of luck and patience, he managed to free his hoof and silently climb out of the bed. He did a few stretches to get himself ready for the day before making his way out of the bedroom and downstairs.

He made himself a quick breakfast before flying out. The Sun had yet to rise yet, but it wouldn’t be long till the stalls open and the day really begins for the town. Instead of making for the town square, he headed to his prefered area, the park.

As usual, he figured it was a perfect time to go through his own routine. He spent the next hour or so out in the ponyville park, doing various exercises to keep himself fit. Whenever possible, Myrmox would make an effort to practice some of his skills. Stealth, information gathering, combat, anything he could without drawing any attention to himself. It wasn’t that he ever expected to have to do any such thing whilst here, he simply figured he should at least keep himself sharp just in case. After spending months in recovery and immediately being sent out, he knew he needed the practice.

Luckily, it wasn’t that hard to find work today. Almost right when he landed, a cream colored earth pony with a red mane approached him. Myrmox knew Roseluck only slightly, only that she and her fellow gardeners, Lily and Daisy, were known for being very panicky. He learned first hoof just how much.

“Myrmox, Hello!” She said, with her typical really high voice.

“Morning, Rose. What can I do for you?”

“Well, the girls and I need some help planting a new garden. We want to try some new flower breeds, but don’t have the room.” She motioned over two over mares waving at him.

Myrmox looked at her with an eyebrow raised.” You want me to you help plant flowers? I don’t really have much experience doing that.”

“Oh no need. We just need you to build the garden box for us. We’ll pay you.” She finished with a slight sing-song voice.

“You got a deal.”

For the next few hours, Myrmox built them a secondary garden box. They already had all the supplies for him. It was roughly the same dimensions of their old one. There weren’t many distractions, so he was able to move at a fairly quick pace building it and filling with the dirt they provided. As promised, they paid him for his work and he made a quick trip back to the house to put it away before returning.

By now, the usual bustle of the town was under way. The sun was rising as the ponies opened their stalls. A few friendly waves greeted him as he past a few familiar faces. No sign of Rainbow of course, by now she was probably getting her weather patrol organized for the day. Not that he was planning on interfering with her work though.

“Hey! there ya are.” A heavily accented voice rang out. Following its source, Myrmox came face to face with Applejack. As expected, she was by standing beside a large cart filled with apples to be sold.

“You...called for me, Applejack?” He asked rather bluntly.

“Well ya heard me call yer name right? Ah been meaning to give ya this.” She held out small pouch and handed it to him.

“Thank you, Applejack.”

“No problem. Ah may have some more for ya to do soon. Stay outta trouble now.”

Myrmox waved her off and returned home to stash it away. So far, so good. He made himself a quick trip back home to stash the its away before returning to the park. Coming to a clearing, he simply stopped, recognizing this place. It was right here, thirteen months ago, that he first met Rainbow Dash. The memory came running back to him as he sat down in the shade and closed his eyes in remembrance.

13 Months ago
After a month of research, preparation and travel, Myrmox finally arrived at the pony town. The colors all around alone made him feel as if he didn’t belong. Perhaps he should have picked up some disguise on the way here, but he was told he may not have to. Besides, he actually despised doing so. Pony bodies felt too…Squishy to him. Was it going to still work? Only one way to find out. Besides, as far as he knew Changelings were only allowed to shapeshift with special permission, anything with less was nothing short of criminal.

Immediately upon entering the town, ponies all around were watching him with wide eyes, some were even shutting doors and running away. A trio of mares, earth ponies practically fainted at his sight in dramatic horror.

This wasn’t the case for all of them. Some had even waved at him and greeted him, though not without a degree of restraint. They knew apparently that changelings were leaving for Equestria. So far, he had not yet seen any others.

He looked over to a large red Stallion. He was watching Myrmox as he was standing by a cart load of apples. For a moment, he thought about merely continuing on his way, but if perhaps he should try to talk to others. He could make himself less of an outsider to the ponies and could find out if any other changelings are in the area. Who knows? Maybe this could lead him to one of the elements.

He walked over to the stallion, keeping eye contact until they stand in front of one another. Neither made a move for a while. The Stallion showed little if any emotion, but still held an uneasy gaze upon the changeling.

Myrmox looked at the apples beside him. They were fresh, red and actually making him feel hungry. First however, he needed to ask some questions.

“Afternoon.”

The Stallion didn’t answer, merely nodded in greetings.

“Are there any other like me in town?” He gestured to himself. If there were other changelings in town, it could either prove good in that changelings were not a new sight in town, or really problematic depending who they were, especially if they recognized him.

“Nope.”

‘Huh, that explains reaction.” So that was one potential issue averted, though it would have been nice to see a fellow changeling in such a place. “Anyway, thank for your time.”

“You're Welcome, stay outta trouble now.”
He didn’t know if that was a farewell or a warning, but he hoped it was a former. The last thing he would need is a town mob armed with pitchforks running him down.

He made his way through town, trying to find what he was after. As far as he knew, the newest Princess, Twilight Sparkle, made her home in the local library. He spent at least an hour searching around with no success. He had noticed of course the brand new Castle that he recalled studying for, and the crater in the center of town made him suspicious. Deeming it necessary, he looked around, trying to find somepony to flag down. He found a candidate in the form of a alabaster white unicorn with a spiky blue mane, her eyes covered in large glasses and her ears muffled by head phones.

“Excuse me, miss?” He asked the mare for her attention as he walked up to her side, but she didn’t even look over. Either she was ignoring him or didn’t hear him.

“Excuse me? Miss, can you hear me?” A little louder this time, but still no response. He was starting to already lose his patience, but he resisted the urge to just grab and shake her. Instead he just tapped on her shoulder.

Finally the mare stopped. She jumped a little when she felt his hoof on his shoulder. She turned to face and and her head immediately shot back as she saw him. He could even see the surprise through her stylish glasses,

Sighing, he finally spoke again. “Can you tell me where the town library is? I need to see the Princess.”

No answer came to him as the mare looked at him, he could barely see an eyebrow raise above the glasses.

“The town library, where is it?”

The mare continued her silence. Myrmox’s face almost grew in anger when he heard a cough behind him.

“Excuse me, but you are looking for the Library and Princess Twilight?” A cultured female voice behind him. Turning around, he saw another mare, a grey earth pony with well combed mane and stylish bow tie.

Myrmox said nothing, but rather nodded.

“I apologize, but my friend here is mute, she cannot speak.” She gestured to the unicorn, realization finally coming to him.

“Oh,” Myrmox realized.”I’m sorry to hear that. Still, can you direct me to the library?”

“Well, I’m afraid that is all that remains. It was destroyed in an...incident not too long ago.” She gestured to the smoldering ruins that Myrmox had recently passed. “If you wish to see Princess Twilight, you’ll have to go to the Castle.”

“I...see. Anyway thanks for the help, miss uhh…”

“Octavia ,and this is Vinyl Scratch. We hope you enjoy your stay mr…”

“Myrmox, and thank you again.” He left the two mares alone. To say he felt like an idiot was understatement. What are the odds of that, that the library would be destroyed, just when he finally got here. At least he knew where to go now.

On the way to the castle, he came across a small park, a few dirt trails passing through a sparse canopy of trees. There weren't many ponies traversing along it, but they went out of their way to try to steer clear of him. No angry mobs yet, but they were being cautious of him.

Out in the distance he heard a strange whooshing sound. Perking his eyes and ears up Myrmox searched for the disturbance with no luck. Following the sound, he came to a clear of the trees to find the disturbance. Above was a cyan Pegasus, a mare by the looks of it, but something was off. Follow her trail was like that of a rainbow trailing behind her.

He sat down, watching the show from a comfortable seat. The mare was doing a variety of tricks. Twirls, loops and all sorts of things he couldn’t begin to see himself doing. She was both fast and precise. Everything she was doing seemed totally natural as if she was born for this.

“Magnificent.” He whispered quietly to himself.

She made several rolls across the sky until she seemingly stopped. Her head turned over to him as she made eye contact. She had seen him.

The mare made her descent downward in front of him and he finally got a good look at her. The rainbow he saw before came from her mane. It was made of the spectrums of the rainbow. She was slender and fit, the definite mark of an athletic mare. On her flank was a cloud and rainbow colored lightning bolt cutie mark. She was actually quite enjoyable to look at in his eyes.

Her magenta eyes were keeping on him, judging whether or not he was a threat. The tension was thick enough to cut with a knife. In an attempt to break it, he spoke up.

“That was some impressive flying you did there.”

The mare at first didn’t respond, merely stared until she nodded and smirked. “Yeah, and that wasn’t even my best.” Her smile dropped slightly. “What are you doing here?”

“Oh I’m sorry, introductions then. My name is Myrmox, And you are?”

“Rainbow Dash, fastest pony in Equestria.” She unfurled her wings in show.

Rainbow Dash. He knew that name. One of the ponies that helped thwart the invasion, one of the elements of harmony. He was speaking to an element! He was almost speechless for a moment. Not one day down and he had already met with one of the potential targets.

“The Rainbow Dash? Well, I must say that it is quite an honor to meet a hero that I’ve heard so much of.”

“Yeah. I guess I am pretty awesome, but I wouldn’t be anywhere without my friends. Oh! That reminds me! Twilight has been dying to meet one of you things.”

“Changelings.”

“Yeah, changelings. Anyway, when she meets you, she’ll flip! Come on.” She took him by the hoof to fly off.

“Already?”

“Yeah . And Pinkie Pie is gonna want to throw yow party!”

“Who wants to what?” He got no answer as he was dragged to the castle.

Myrmox opened his eyes again. That was just the beginning of their relationship. After that he met all the other elements at the pink one’s party that Dash had to drag him to. From there, he would watch her practice whenever possible to get on her good side. Soon they talked regularly and became good friends. Things just took off from there.

Myrmox was making his way through the park, heading back into town. It was in the evening, only an hour or so before sunset. I wonder if the princess will have anything for me to do. He sometimes wondered if he should go ahead and go with Rainbow when she went with her friends on some adventure.

“You seem rather happy with yourself.”

Myrmox woke from his trail of thought to see a particular figure leaning against a tree behind him. A pair of not pony, but changeling eyes drilled right into him. Myrmox knew who this was instantly, and what it probably meant.

It was Vesp himself.

Myrmox couldn’t exactly say he was pleased to see him again. He had been wanting to stay with Rainbow, to be forgotten by the others. This only meant that was about to change. He felt a tint of dread in his heart, afraid of what was to come. He took a quick gander around to see if anypony was watching.

“Don’t bother. I want this to be quick and over with. You have done as I ordered?”

“Yes, sir.”

“ And you have become friends with the Elements and have even started to live with one of them. You have a good life with the Pegasus.”

“Yes, sir.”

“I’m not sure if I should approve.” The changeling walked to him. “You look at her too much. Don’t bother trying to deny it, you have fallen in love with a pony. I told you to get close, but I expected you to know better than this.”

Myrmox could hear the disapproval in Vesp’s language. True, at first he barely cared in the beginning, but over time things changed. He began to care about her and in the end, she made him the happiest he had ever been. Still, he said nothing.

“Well… I did tell you to get close to one, and you have been alone. So I can’t blame you for wanting to get some tail.”

Myrmox wanted to growl and snap, but he didn’t. He couldn’t. This was his commander, whom he was to respect and obey whether he liked it or not. He learned the hard way already once.

“In any case, we have a new task for you to complete. Your last one, infact.”

Myrmox looked up. One last job? This wasn’t something he was expecting, to have a hope of being actually let go of. He was actually curious what this could be.

“What am I to do, sir?”

“Kill Rainbow Dash.”

He couldn’t help it. Myrmox’s eyes shot open and jaw hung open, he couldn’t believe it. He was being ordered to kill Rainbow Dash. The first time he has seen another changeling in over a year and this is what must happen?

“K-Kill, her sir?! But why?!” His voice was raised, but he still made an effort to keep it quiet.
“That isn’t your concern, your assignment is.”

“But she’s innocent! She doesn’t mean any ha-“

“It doesn’t matter, you will do as I say.” Vesp stepped forward to glare at the subordinate changeling. “You know the price of failure, so get to it.” Without another word, the changeling melted into shadows and disappeared.

Myrmox just sat in here, in utter disbelief. He could feel his heart beating in his chest, panicking with him, but he didn’t care. He couldn’t believe what he had just heard. In just a few short minutes, everything had taken a turn for the worst.

This couldn’t be happening. Just when he was finally living a good life here, it was being torn away from him. It was as if the whole world had just torn itself apart around him. The one thing he had left to smile for, and now he had to kill her.

He must kill Rainbow Dash.

It must have been a few minutes before Myrmox finally got to move around again. He had been so shocked that he couldn’t leave the chaos in his mind. Even now, he could still feel the effects of what was nothing short of sheer panic upon him.

Why is this happening? He thought to himself. Is this some sort damn test? Or am I being punished? Was this their plan all along? So many questions and yet no answers.

Myrmox simply did not work anymore for the day, he couldn’t bring himself to. He had to think. Should he really bring himself to kill Rainbow Dash, after what he had just heard? Could he even do this? To the mare who chose him? This wasn’t a good life anymore, this was a nightmare, and one there was no waking up from.

Memories of the last time he saw ordered to do such a thing and flushed back to him. At the height of the civil war, he givin the order to bring his remaining siblings in. He smuggled them out, chopping it up to them getting out before he can get to them. But this time, he had no way around it.

Myrmox felt himself begin to breathe rapidly. Not… not again. Realizing he was still out in the open, Myrmox found himself take flight in the opposite direction of the town. He had to get away from everypony desperately. He found himself landing at the edge of the everfree. He dropped himself to the ground as his frantic heartbeat pulse through his body.his vision blurred as he fell on his side against a tree.

He held onto his chest with his hoof, as if it would somehow help him calm down. It did little to stop the panic attack from coming over him. IT was as if the entire world had come crashing down upon him. He didn’t even see the yellow blur fly over him, stopping as it took notice of him or when it began to land.

“Myrmox?” A soft, almost melodic, voice rang out from his side. Myrmox was able to finally register her from the corner of his eye. A bright yellow pegasus with a long flowing pink mane stood to his left, a concerned look on her face.

“What’s wrong?” She questioned as she moved close to him.

“Old...faces.” He managed to choke out between breaths.

Fluttershy gave gave understanding look. She had some awareness of the civil fighting that Myrmox may have seen. She placed her hoof on his red carapace and began to run up and down it slowly, hoping he would calm down.

“Let’s go over to my cottage, get you some tea.”

Myrmox looked over to her, feeling better but still shaken up. “You don’t have to do that, fluttershy. I’ll just-”

“No.” She spoke up, her voice sterner than usual.” You aren’t well, Myrmox. At least come to my home so we can talk.”

Myrmox wanted to argue against it, but she made sense. Begrudgingly , he got up as she led him to her cottage.After a silent ten minutes, they walked into her home. Immediately upon entering, he found himself confronted by a small white rabbit, who was looking rather hostile.

“Angel, be nice. He’s a friend who needs help.” Fluttershy spoke in front of Myrmox.

Angel didn’t back down, only narrowed his eyes at the changeling. Myrmox, not in the mood for this, narrowed his eyes and began to show his fangs in a snarl.

“Angel!” Fluttershy yelled, startling both of them. “You will be nice to a guest, now gpo in the other room!” She gestured to a doorway on the other side of the room. Angel nodded with a slight tremble and walked his way out of the room, but gave the changeling one last glare before disappearing from view.

Fluttershy gave out a sigh as she turned to face Myrmox, a frown on her face. “I’m sorry about that, he doesn’t like others that much. Anyway, how about you have a seat and I’ll get some tea made.” She gestured to her couch. As he nodded and took a seat, she flew her way into her kitchen.

As Myrmox sat down, his mind was still in turmoil. He rested his chin on his front hooves, staring blankly at the table in front of him. He didn’t want to admit it, but he was terrified right now. Not for himself, but for Rainbow Dash. For who knows what reason, he has been ordered to kill her. Rainbow Dash, the most important pony in his life. This wasn’t the first time he had been ordered to work against those he held dear, but now his felt as though his hooves were actually tied.

He knew full well what could happen if he did nothing or refused, but how could he really live with himself if he killed her? How would he be able to even look at himself if he did such a thing? Ever since they started dating, it had been the best time of his life. She never treated him unfairly or ever went behind his back. She lived up to her title of Element of Loyalty to the letter, and he admired her to no end for it.

He almost didn’t register it when Fluttershy returned with two cup of tea. She set the first in front of him, bringing him back from his thoughts, and taking a seat right next to him. Myrmox had to make something of an effort, but he managed to grab and take a drink from the beverage.
“It’s good, Fluttershy. Thank you.”

“Of course.” After a few moments of sipping her tea, she looked back over to him.’Now how about we talk about what was bothering you?” It didn’t escape her notice that he was still shaking slightly.

Myrmox looked over to her, trying to keep his expression neutral. He knew he wasn’t going to get out of here without giving her some sport of answer. What was he going to tell her? That he was a secret assassin that was sent here to kill Rainbow Dash? For a moment, he just sat there, debating on what to say.

“I want to help you, Myrmox. I really do, but I can’t if you don’t say anything.”

“...I know, and I’m thankful for that,” He turned his head to look at her.”But these things...aren’t exactly easy to talk about.” He shook his head for a moment, looking back at his now half-empty tea cup. “Back in the Changeling lands, I saw and...did things that weren’t exactly good. I rarely if ever had an actual choice, but I still did things I wished I didn’t.”

“I know, we all heard about the fighting that happened, and Rainbow Dash mentioned that you...got injured.”

Myrmox rubbed his neck, the scar still hurting from time to time. “What else has she told you?”
“That you sometimes have trouble sleeping at night, that you get nightmares, and that you have two sisters.”

Myrmox started at her. He wasn’t surprised that Fluttershy knew about this stuff. After all he knew that Dash and her have been friends since they were went to flight school. That idea that she would mention this stuff to her best friend did not surprise him. Whether or not he was entirely comfortable with it was a different matter.

“Whatever somepony says about you Myrmox, you are a good stallion.”

“Fluttershy…” He looked back at her with a more serious expression, but showing signs of sorrow.”Changelings are dead because of me. I saw countless of them die or disappear. Strangers, coworker, friends, even my own family.” His voice cracked at the last one, remembering his eldest sister, Chittri, who disappeared. “How can I live with the knowledge that I’ve destroyed lives better than mine?”

Fluttershy cringed , her eyes widen for a moment, but soften when she realized the sorrow behind his eyes and in his voice. “That’s not true, Myrmox.”

He began a retort, but she cut him off.

“I understand you had to do things you now wished you didn’t, but you aren’t the only one who has. Do you know of Nightmare Moon and Luna?”

He nodded, having researched the old legend as well as having heard of her return. See him nod, she continued her story. “She was suffering terribly from the memories of her past deeds, but she pushed past it all and helped make amends by helping others in their dreams. We weren’t able to help her though until she opened up to us all. You… probably know about Discord too, right?”

Myrmox recalled the accounts of the Spirit’s reign long ago, as well as his return and betrayal during Tirek’s rampage. The fact that Fluttershy, Dash and all the other ponies were so willing to forgive him astonished him. Had Discord been tried in Changeling Lands, there would have been hell to pay.

“He is... difficult at times i know, but he makes a difference now. He helps others, even if it's in his own way. He regretted what he did, and makes an effort to make amends.And by the looks of it, you have to.”

Myrmox’s ears shot back up, curious to what she was getting at.

“Ever since you got here, you’ve actually gone out of your way to help others other. Me with a new chicken coop,Twilight with her research, Spike with his errands to name a few. Most importantly though, you’ve made Rainbow Dash so happy.” Fluttershy began to smile at him. “I haven’t ever seen Dash so happy with somepony. You treat her with more respect than any other stallion ever has. Even if you don’t think good of yourself, you mean so much to her.”

Myrmox looked away, thinking about her words. He truly did care about Dash, she did for him as well. He may have gotten close to her as ordered, but he found himself, out of all things, truly smitten with her.She was the very reason he even had thoughts about wanting to live in Ponyville at all. He wondered though, what she would do in his position. There only way he figured he would get an answer would be to ask her, somehow. He looked back at the pegasus. “Thank you, Fluttershy. I appreciate your help, but I should probably go now. I should go see Dash about something.” He got up from the seat and made his way to the door.

“Of course. Please stop by whenever you want to or need somepony to talk to. Oh, and Myrmox?”

He stopped as he opened the door, looking back at her.

“Rainbow Dash isn’t the only one Scootaloo looks up to.” She spoke.

Myrmox stood there, genuinely surprised at that before nodding to her and walking his way out.
For the next few hours, Myrmox put his usual business of various odd jobs on hold. He simply wasn’t able to bring himself to focus on anything else. Although the conversation with Fluttershy had helped him out, he was still concerned, frightened even. The fact that Rainbow Dash was in danger, from him or anypony else, was enough to make his blood run cold. He wanted her to be safe from anything, and he would go ot the ends of Equis is he had to, but this… was something he didn’t know if he could.

A whoosh of air above Myrmox gave him pause. Looking above, he spotted Rainbow Dash, going about her usual work. From below though, he could see her to be in something of a hurry though, directing the other pegasi all over the place, for reason he didn’t understand or really care about. He spotted a nearby bench and took a seat , keeping his eyes locked on her. He half wanted to just walk away and go home, but at the same time, he knew he should stay. Somehow, he had to figure out, what would she, the most loyal ponu imaginable, do in his place, but he didn’t even know how he was going to ask her.

He figured one way or another, he should at least remain here. He continued to simply watch her work. This continued for a few minutes before she finally noticed him. Waving him down, she flew down to meet him. Myrmox willed himself out of his seat to meet her.

“Hey, Myr.” She walked up to him and gave him nuzzled him, this time not caring about them being seen.

“Hey Dash.” Myrox returned the nuzzle. At the very least he was still able to enjoy her embrace. Pulling away from the embrace, Myrmox looked at her with a smile.”How is your day?”

She gave out a sigh.”Not bad today, but the next few are going to be ridiculous. We have a bunch of storm clouds to deal with in the next couple days, So I may be coming home late.”

“I see,” Myrmox realized now that he had an opportunity that he couldn’t let go. “Listen, can I ask you something?”

Rainbow Dash frowned slightly.”I’m sorry but, I’m kind of in a rut right now. I have to get everyone ready for the heavy work tomorrow. Speaking of which, can you pick up Scootaloo later today for me.” When he nodded to her, she gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “Thanks, I’ll see you later today.”

Myrmox simply waved goodbye as he watched her fly off. In a way he was happy to have not had to tell her, but it still kept him in a bad place. His range of choices was looking very bad. As cold as it was, he still was no closer to an answer.

His ears flattened as he began his trek away.He held onto the hope that a long walk would help clear his mind. Even now, a whole 2 hours later, nothing had changed. The regular shining Sun was already beginning to fade hide itself away behind the coming rain clouds. No longer bright, blue, and full of vibrant life, the sky was grey lifeless and void of the warmth felt barely even half a day ago.

He soon found himself walking aimlessly through town, not othering to wave to anyone, at least until he spotted something out of the corner of his eyes. That same red stallion that has been all over. Not in the mood in the slightest to deal with him now, Myrmox took off immediately in a different direction than he was heading, wanting no more aggravation than he already had.

Before, Myrmox only had a sneaking suspicion that this stallion had been stalking about him for awhile. Now though, he was absolutely sure of it. Every turn he made, the stalker was right there behind him, pretending to not be there. His demeanor was now beginning to change from one of fear and sadness to one of anger. This was the last thing he needed now. I am so sick of this guy!

Turning to his left, spotted a vacant alley between some of the larger buildings. It was heavily shade because of the fading light, so it one would have to squint quite hard to peer inside. If he wants to play this game, I’ll play along then.

Myrmox trotted his way into the vacant alley. Reaching the end of it, he hid himself beside a few black backs of garbage with his back against the garbage. His magic lit up slightly before completely fading his body into the darkness. Being one of the elite Assassins, Myrmox had access to a some spells that weren’t available to the average changeling.

Several minutes passed by without anything happening. Myrmx began to wonder is this was all coincidence, in his head, or if the stallion gave up. The answer was quickly answered as the red stallion was seen walking into his vision. however he was, he began to look around in confusion, in and around the garbage. Just a little closer.

Suddenly though, the stallion began to use his magic to begin to lift the garbage around him. it would not have shocked Myrmox so much if the color of the magic didn’t give it away. Green? Upon a split-second, a realisation dawned on Myrmox.

Whoever this stalker was, he was no pony.

Whatever was going on, it stayed Myrmox’s original thought of jumping this stallion and his plans turned into simply watching and waiting to see what was up. After a few minutes, the changeling in disguise turned away and walked off. Myrmox knew he couldn't just let this being go just like that, he had to do something about it somehow.

When he saw nopony looking back in his direction, he pulled himself from the shadows and donned a disguise of his own, a grey coated Pegasus stallion with short white mane and red eyes. He flew himself out of the alley and into the street. He spotted the stallion making his way off the opposite direction they came from. With a much more respectable distance than the stalker had been giving him, Myrmox trailed behind him, sticking to the crowds and keep the stallion in the corner of his eye. A pony with that color wasn't terribly difficult to keep track of.

Myrmox followed him for a good 20 minutes or so. It wouldn’t be long until Myrmox figured he would have to break off the chase and go pick up Scootaloo. He hoped it wouldn’t come to that. While he wouldn’t want to disappoint or leave the filly hanging, he knew he wouldn’t sleep well knowing that he wasn't the only changeling in town and not knowing who or where the stalker was going.

Fortunately it didn’t take long to end. Myrmox had trailed the stallion to a familiar building, the local Traveler's Inn. He remembered living here for a few short months prior to him dating Rainbow Dash. He saw the stallion enter and disappear. Myrmox thought about going in after him, but realized it was about time for him to begin to go get Scootaloo. By now she was probably getting ready.

He sighed to himself before turning around, only to be met by a certain Pink pony.

“Hiya there mister! The name’s Pinkie Pie! What’s your’s, new pony?” Pinkie extended her hoof in greetings as her huge smile continued to widen.

“Pinkie, it’s me.” Myrmox said with a sigh at her usual antics.

“Me? Cool name! I’ve never known somepony with me as a name! Wait, does that mean your name is me, meaning Pinkie Pie? If so, that’s so-”

“No Pinkie,” He erupted into green flames, showing his true form. “It’s me.”

“Oh, hi there Myrmox! I didn’t recognize you there. Unless you are somepony who is disguised as Myrmox and was inturn disguised as somepony else. Wait, isn’t against the -”

“I know Pinkie, and I am sorry about that.” Myrmox managed to get her to stop talking for a moment, lest his head exploded from the madness. “Something just got me nervous for a few moments. Can you keep this between us? Just this once?”

“Sure! As long you behave yourself!” Pinkie spoke, nodding rapidly.

“Thank you Pinkie. I appreciate it.” Myrmox realized he had been wasting time. “Anyway, I have to go pick up Scootaloo for the night. I’ll see you around.” Myrmox walked around her, waving a goodbye as he passed her.

“Ok, bye!”

With that, the two of them parted ways. He took one more glance at the Inn, knowing that tomorrow, he was going to have himself a little chat with one of its occupants.