Chaotic Neighbors

Luna gave herself a bit of time by taking an uneasy sip of her thus far untouched drink, that sip turned into several gulps draining half the glass. Dimly she noted the unique taste but her mind was racing.

“Tis but a side effect of vanquishing nightmares.” She said, “I have long learned to cope with it and dispel it when it becomes overpowering.”

“Regardless,” interrupted Kunai, “I doubt that is something you would wish to discuss in my presence. More to the point my patience for this situation has run dry. Since we are here I would like to reach some sort of agreement, even if that would just be to reconvene at another time, in which case you would need to find your way to StormFront.”

This statement served to regain the attention of all the princesses tho Twilight seemed more shaken and Luna distracted. Princess Celestia was the most attentive and even her mask of neutrality was cracked.

She pushed on Regardless. “I should inform you however that we will be leaving this evening regardless. If you wish to make any final changes to the present agreement now would be the time to do so.” Celestia snatched the document from the desk and read through it several times before replacing it.

“Why did you truly come here.” Kunai crossed her legs and eyed Celestia appraisingly as the resulting hush stretched on for minutes.

When Kunai broke the silence both Twilight and Luna,s minds refocused on her. “Recall I stated that several countries are out to remove you from the picture, doubtlessly that would shatter your country and send your nobility scrambling for power leaving Equestria fractured and weak to outside invaders. Even if, as unlikely as it is, a transition of power happens seamlessly this country would be severely weakened, besides five Alicorns, one of whom is a child the Blue Bloods are the only legitimate heirs to the throne. However, the family has done very little to legitimately ingratiate themselves with most other Noble and peasants alike, as such they would be overthrown in a relatively short time, as is the case with most who would ascend to the throne. Truly, like most others the U.N.A.O seeks to add equestrian wealth to its own, some members have suggested a more… direct route of acquiring it, and despite it being the least popular choice the suggestion is still valid and being considered. You must understand there are others who seek your countries wealth some are neutral to us while some are hostile, and should things devolve beyond a certain point, well. Breaking a country no longer requires direct large scale conflict with defending armies, and due to Equestria’s semi-isolationist nature and self-sustaining nature, without the proper safeguards, irreversible damage isn't particularly difficult to inflict. And believe me, there are people poised to do just that both within and without your country. Cities can be burnt to the ground and land around them for miles poisoned in minutes. There are devices designed to nullify magic and some to turn it back on the user in a most gruesome fashion. Honestly, I Shouldn't be here, your isolation has served to protect you as fear of the unknown and deliberate misinformation are the prominent reasons you haven't already been invaded by a competent well-supplied opponent. Trying it would be political suicide and possibly a signed death warrant. Stories of those that tried and failed are pushed to the front page while more successful attempts go quietly ignored but that will only work for so long when the guarantee of a stable day/night cycle seems to have been growing less and less certain for the past twenty years. The aforementioned plundervine incident had a negative influence on many major businesses and economies across the planet. The only reason I am here is because the young lady you brutalized,” she gestured with her head in a seemingly random direction,” is the daughter of a friend, and had you killed her you would not have been the only one to receive backlash for it. As I said, grieving parents tend not to be the most reasonable people.

“Lord anarchy would have come here himself, but he was persuaded otherwise, and as such sent me in his place. Directly contacting you in such a manner would have been ill advisable had circumstances been different. I had intended to try to get you to come around on your own, and came very close to succeeding considering Princess Twilight's request to establish an equestrian embassy in StormFront. From there we would have started establishing stronger ties to your country and getting you acquainted with other members of the U.N.A.O in hopes of you choosing to join of your own volition. That plan, however, was completely destroyed when Discord attacked me yesterday. I certainly was not going to go down and allow him to finish what he started. And seeing as from the point of view of the world at large not only did an equestrian, and one of its most powerful residence at that attack a popular public and political figure unprovoked but it's been confirmed that one of your stronger defences are susceptible to the power of beings like me, many advocating violence will either become more reluctant to act as a result of your boldness. But make no mistake many more will be outraged and side with those who attempt to use it to gain public support to pre-empt the next world-shaking incident. I can say without a doubt that much of the U.N.A.O will be unhappy with the situation, and other beings of significant power will take notice. Of course, there is a good chance nothing too significant to you will come of this, but I think it prudent to pressure you into acquiescing to our preferences. Not only for the economic boon it will bring the U.N.A.O, but because it presents the most benefits to both parties. The U.N.A.O becomes more powerful with the addition of another member, one with considerable resources and good connections to other nations in the Northern Hemisphere potentially helping us to spread our influence. While Equestria gains better security with the acquisition of powerful allies with a vested interest in her protection in addition to a major boost in economic strength from the high potential for the trade of Equestrian products and resources. That is to say nothing of medical and scientific advancements we both stand to gain in addition to lifestyle and infrastructure improvements.”

At this Celestia's continents hardened and her wings unfurled the ambient temperature rose with her. “I see, and I assume we need only bow to this Lord Anarchy you mentioned before, and we need only abandon our current way of life to be a part of this empire you say feared us and wishes for our replacement.” At her words, her fellow Alicorn stood and tried to her side wings unfurled and any weakness erased from their minds. No doubt you intend to exploit our little ponies!”