The Elements Change

***TEN MINUTES EARLIER AT THE CAROUSEL BOUTIQUE...***

"Oh Rarity, are you sure you can't have any pony else do this for you?" Fluttershy gulped. Across the room was a beautiful white unicorn.

"Darling of course!" She said. "You have the grace and beauty of a literal angel." She scratched Fluttershy's chin.

"That's nice of you to say Rarity, i-it really is. B-But I seriously don't think you'd want a insecure and clumsy mare to pose for your outfits. Besides, remember what happened last time I posed for a camera, I ended up humiliating you, and myself." Fluttershy sighed, remembering the incident. Rarity chuckled.

"Oh darling, it was all just a happy accident. Besides, you are my good friend. It all worked out in the end anyway!"

"Yeah, but, oh, you know how I hate the spotlight." Fluttershy commented.

"Yes, but there will be no pony judging you." Rarity paused. "Well, except me." She joked.

"Okay, but you promise nothing bad will happen?"

"If one thing did, it would only be a terrible fashion statement." The two laughed. "Alright, try this on first, I want to see if it fits you." The unicorn lifted up a light blue saddlebag, with three dark blue gems as a pin.

'Uh, Rarity?" Fluttershy asked. "Isn't this your saddlebag?"

"Why yes it is darling, I'm thinking of starting a saddlebag sale as well, I love all types of clothing, even...bags." She rolled her eyes.

"Rarity," Fluttershy scolded. "Why?"

"Oh, I have no inspiration! I was hoping, something would inspire me, but nothing has so far, that's why I invited you over," She sighed at the last word. "But I still have nothing." Fluttershy started to laugh.

"Rarity, you are a brilliant pony, and you'll think of something, you could get inspiration from a butterfly and make an entire line of clothing!" Rarity gasped at her friend's comment.

"That's it! Butterflies! Fluttershy you're a gen-" But a sudden scream interrupted the unicorn. The two ponies within the boutique jumped at the sudden noise. They both turned to the door in a rush. Within only a second later, a figure charged through the door. This figure did not look normal. His eyes were contracted and his mane has a peculiar shade of turquoise. Glass wings shot through his back where blood ran downwards. Blood also fell upon his white mane and down his head from the chipped black horn. His blue fur coat had certain spots of black in it. The pony screeched, exhibiting pearly white fangs. "Is that a pony!?" Rarity screamed, her horn lighting up.

"That doesn't look like one, it looks like a," Fluttershy started, but the two gasped in realization.

"Changeling!" The changeling hybrid jumped at them, lashing it's teeth at Rarity.

"Fluttershy run!" Rarity screamed, as she shot a small laser at the enemy. Fluttershy nodded and started to run upstairs. Rarity grunted fighting against the once pony. It bit down on her hoof and with reflex, Rarity kicked it across the room. She flinched at her hoof staring at the figure lying at her door way. As soon as he was shot down, the changeling got back up and leaped forward again. Rarity repeated the same spell and ran upstairs, following Fluttershy. She pounded on her bedroom door, but all she got were sobs in return. "Fluttershy open the door! It's me!"

"You could be a changeling!" Fluttershy shot back quickly.

"If I am, I give you permission to kill me! Now open the door!" Rarity yelled. She could hear the changeling screeches from downstairs.

"Say something I know Rarity would say!" Fluttershy responded, terrified.

"Celestia goddammit, Fluttershy just open the door!"

"What were we just doing? What did you give me!?" The pegasus questioned angrily. Rarity's face turned red with frustration as a couple tears started to form in her eys. The changeling heard their shouting and was sprinting up the stairs.

"A-A saddle Fluttershy! A goddamn saddle!" She yelled, the changeling sprung forward, and the door swung open. Rarity ran inside, shutting the door immediately. She levitated random objects in her room and placed them upon the door. She stress fully grabbed everything, she struggled, trying to move her bed before Fluttershy stepped in.

"Rarity! Rarity! Stop!" She pulled her friend in for a hug. Rarity sobbed into her friend's shoulder.

"Wha-what's happening?!" She screamed into Fluttershy's fur. Fluttershy thought for a bit. She didn't know. She truly didn't. Her eyes began to tear up as well in fear and shock.

"I don't know Rarity..." Fluttershy spaced towards the door. The large thump against the door made them flinch every time he hurdled towards it, "I don't know.