Chrysalis and Fluffle Puff returned safely to the castle of the Changeling Queen. The pink fluffy pony had mysteriously grown all her fur back, much to the Changeling Queen’s delight. It wouldn’t be the same to cuddle up with a hairless pink pony.
It was so much fun just to show up in Ponyville and mess with a few ponies. Even if the holiday didn't focus on love like Hearts and Hooves Day, Chrysalis still managed to enjoy herself. Nopony even knew she was a changeling when she showed up. They all thought it was a very convincing costume, so she played along. Besides, tonight was all about making sure Fluffle Puff enjoyed herself. Judging by the smile the fluffy pony wore, she succeeded.
“You know, we should visit more often. It’s fun to watch them try to figure out what I’m up to,” said Chrysalis with a smile as Fluffle Puff smiled back to her. “No, no candy tonight. You’re impossible to put to bed when you’re high on sugar. Put all the candy away so we can enjoy it together later.”
Fluffle Puff frowned in disappointment when she learned she wouldn’t be able to enjoy her candy tonight, but would happily wait as her Chryssy asked. Lifting the bags, including the ones stolen from the CMC, Fluffle galloped into the castle as Chrysalis watched on.
“The only being that has loved me for me. Where was she when I was invading Canterlot? She would’ve subdued everypony with cuteness alone,” mused Chrysalis. She yawned and was ready for some snuggle time with her pet.
“My Queen! My Queen!” a generic changeling drone buzzed over in front of its queen. It bowed before her.
“Yes, what is it?” Chrysalis asked dismissively.
“While you were gone with the fluffy one, a guest came,” the drone reported.
“Did you turn this ‘guest’ away?” Chrysalis asked.
“No, Your Majesty. She’s waiting in your bedchamber as we speak.”
“YOU DARE ALLOW A STRANGER INTO MY BEDCHAMBER!?” Queen Chrysalis demanded as green flames flared out of her. Intimidated, the drone cowered before her.
“B-b-but, Your M-Majesty! It’s her!”
“Her?” Chrysalis’ eyes widened in realization. Only one pony ever came to visit on Nightmare Night. She dashed past the drone who just stayed on the spot.
The doors of her bedchamber burst open and Chrysalis stood in the doorway, glaring.
“You!” Chrysalis hissed at the mare lying on her bed with her pet.
It was an alicorn mare, or at least something that resembled an alicorn. Unlike the beautiful alicorn princesses which existed, this alicorn could only be described as terrifying. She had a deep brown coat and a long blood red mane . Her eyes were blood red and she had a mouth full of jagged teeth. The tips of her ears were pointed and so were the feathers of her wings. She sported black horseshoes and a black metal collar with a strange symbol that was also her cutie mark. Finally, she had two horns that were twisted in spirals around each other to give the appearance of a single horn.
“Welcome home Chryssy...” the strange alicorn mare greeted in a deep, dark voice. Snuggled up against her was Fluffle Puff who was enjoying her company.
“Hello, Marksaline,” Chrysalis greeted with a scowl.
“Oh, you know you can just call us ‘Big Sis’. You’re almost like family now since you’ve been taking good care of the little one,” Marksaline replied, grinning wide with her sharp teeth showing.
“You know, I should’ve known it was you,” Chrysalis walked into her bedchamber as she closed the doors with magic. “Only one being could fill my hive with such dread.”
“Oh, the fear coming from your drones was exquisite...” hissed Marksaline in satisfaction as she licked her teeth. She then nuzzled Fluffle Puff who giggled in response. Chrysalis climbed onto the bed and lay on the empty space next to Fluffle Puff.
“You know I only tolerate you because of Fluffy, right?” Chrysalis reminded.
“Oh, yes, we know. That’s how we know you care so much for her.”
“The only reason I care so much is that she’s a huge source of love for me to feast on,” Chrysalis retorted.
“Hide your feelings, but the three of us know how you truly feel,” said Marksaline. “By the way, it’s a bit early for you to be back on Nightmare Night.”
“Oh, Ponyville’s personal princess chased us out. Thankfully we managed to get enough candy for Fluffy here,” Chrysalis said.
“We like what you’ve done with the place. The sofa and carpet are a nice touch.”
The sofa and carpet were pink, with red heart-shaped pillows on the sofa. Guess who suggested those additions?
“I do want my pet to enjoy her stay with me. She needs to be treated with the very best,” Chrysalis boasted.
“Even without the extra decor, she would still love you,” Marksaline said, winking. Chrysalis blushed and turned away. “So, any new plans to conquer Equestria to steal all its love?”
“I’ve never given up my desire to keep my hive fed, but I’ve decided to go for a more diplomatic direction.”
“You will use the little one, won’t you?”
“Well I won’t use you, will I? Ponies would run in terror at the sight of you.”
“True, and we do relish their screams of terror...” giggled Marksaline.
“Please don’t ever do that again. It’s just creepy.”
“So, what shall the little one do?” Marksaline asked.
“Oh, she’ll do the same thing that made me want her,” Chrysalis smiled deviously as she nuzzled the back of Fluffle Puff’s head. “It can’t fail.”
“Yes, her cuteness is impossible to resist,” Marksaline agreed.
“Hey, Marksaline. How would you like to go and visit Canterlot with us?”
Marksaline’s response was a grin that split her face apart.
Meanwhile, Fluffle Puff was ignoring the talk between Big Sis and Chryssy. She was busy playing with her dolls.
Author's Note
‘Marksaline’ (Big Sis) is another character from the Ask Fluffle Puff Tumblr Blog. In the comics featured in the blog, Marksaline is Fluffle Puff’s adopted big sister. I’m not sure about her relationship with Chrysalis, but I guess they’re friends. Or at least acquaintances that bond over the fact they love Fluffle Puff. I just thought it was time to bring her in as well into the story.
