The Reign of a Queen

When two leaders clash, a war is inevitable.

Queen Chrysalis thought confusing the Crystal army would be the best route. Her changlings were able to disguise themselves as anypony they so wish. Chrysalis herself chose to disguise as King Sombra, and allow herself to command this new army to their own death. A stratedgy she hoped would ensure victory.

Sombra, on the other hoof, felt that a full frontal attack on all of Equestria was the best plan. He protected his army in crystal-like armour, which weighed a lot, but was helped by the magic of the army. The pegasii were given mounts so that they could carry unicorns on their backs. The unicorns were trained in using their magic to kill and maim. As for the earth ponies in the army, they were like footponies, many fighting with some carrying unicorns or the injured.

As for the rebels...they didn't want Chrysalis to continue her reign, but being under the rule of King Sombra would mean a lifetime of slavery. They didn't want either, so decided to help and hinder both sides in the war. Something that only one pony had to do...

As the changlings and the Crystal Army came at each other, Chrysalis was determined her disguise plan would work. And Sombra was certain that the changlings were a pushover. However both were further from the truth. Sombra's army were easier to take on, going by the fact they didn't know if they were fighting a friend or foe. However, the changlings were shocked to find some of the ponies didn't have any armour on, so didn't know whether they were fighting a friend or foe. In the end, with both armies significantly smaller, they both retreated.

Eventually, all three groups went ahead and tried to hinder each other, in case another fight was to break out. However most of the sabotaging was done in favour of the rebels. Many rebels had moved to bigger camps, easier to protect with the drawback of more damage if caught. More and more ponies were doing what they could to stop both enermies.

This was a war triangle like none other. One that would only get bigger as time went by...