Mirrored

"Princess Celestia!" A guard called while running towards the Princesses' thrones. "Queen Chrysalis has been found lurking around the city! The others have cornered her!" Celestia nodded with a firm face, her eyes shining with authority.

"Bring her to me!" Celestia commanded.

"Right away, your highness." The guard left, galloping out the doors and towards the Changeling Queen.

A group of guards soon returned, spears turned towards a badly injured Queen.

"What shall we do with her, your highness?"

"Let me talk to her." The princess responded, seeing the Queen look at her with pleading eyes. She had never seen Chrysalis this way before, and it was shocking. "Alone." Celestia clarified. The guards reluctantly left the room, glaring at the wounded Queen.

"Princess Celestia..." Chrysalis pleaded. "I know I will face death... But..." Celestia's firm face wavered. "My race is dying!" The queen cried. "And I have one last request." Celestia nodded, her face softening slightly, but tensing a moment later.

"What is your request?" She inquired.

"Bear my child..." The queen begged desperately. "Please. I don't want changelings to go extinct!" Celestia was shocked and confused at the same time.

"And how would I bear your child?" She questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"Changeling magic..." Chrysalis said simply, her eyes pleading for the race to be saved. "I could plant a child in you, which will be birthed normally. Please! I promise it won't be difficult!" Celestia thought about it for a moment. This was the only chance to save the dying race. Though the changelings were a threat. Chrysalis put her head down, tears threatening to spill. "I understand..." She breathed. "That offer can't be followed through-" Celestia interrupted her with a simple smile.

"I agree." The Queen was startled, and started to cry.

"Thank you Celestia..."
The princess nodded, allowing a gentle smile to grace her face. The queen couldn't hold back, as she tackled Celestia with a hug. She sobbed into the princess' shoulder, over and over muttering thanks. Celestia hugged back, her eyes expressing bewilderment. She allowed her face to soften though, as she closed her eyes and nuzzled the poor mares mane. She was going to save the changeling race.