My Brave Pony: Starfleet Magic: The New Member (Rewrite)

Episode 11: New Changeling Friends

Deep in the prison caverns of New Canterlot, the section where all the changelings that Starfleet captured were kept, all in capture spheres. Five of the capture spheres began to glow and suddenly broke open!

The five changelings came to their senses and were terrified. The changelings turned into birds and they all flew out of the prison caverns and out of the palace all the way into the New White Tail Woods.

The next morning, Lightning and the teams were immediately called to New Canterlot and informed about what happened.

“Five changelings escaped last night!?” Lightning exclaimed.

“Indeed, five capture spheres were mysteriously broken and there is no trace of the changelings.” Grand Ruler stated.

“Ummm.... what’s a changeling?” Jewel asked.

“A changeling is a ghastly insect-like pony that feeds off the emotions of other creatures. They are all evil and disgusting!” Rarity explained.

“Nevertheless, we must recapture the changelings before they do damage on the kingdom.” Queen Celestia added.

“Yes your majesty.” Everybody said.

With that, everybody flew out of the palace and immediately began searching for the changelings.

“Girls, search New Everfree Forest. Me and Starla will look around New Ponyville and the rest of you spread out.” Lightning ordered.

The ponies obey and spread out. Jewel went to the New White Tail Woods to begin her search. She began walking down the path, observing anything that would lead her to the escaped changelings.

Some bushes near her began to rustle. “Hmmm.”

Jewel walked over to them and pulled them back revealing the five changelings; they all had blue eyes and transparent wings and holes in their legs. Each of the changelings had a scarf around their necks. The first had a purple scarf, the second had orange, the third had light blue, the fourth has white and the fifth had butter yellow.

Jewel could tell they weren’t savage beast as her friends described as these changelings screamed and cowered before Jewel, in fear.

“It’s okay. I won’t hurt you.” Jewel soothed.

“Yeah right!” retorted one changeling. “you’ll probably lock us up again.”

“Actually, I kinda.... wanna be friends with you guys.”

That got the five changelings by surprise. “Friends?” One changeling asked.

“Yeah. My friends told me that changelings are evil, but you five don’t seem like that at all.” Jewel replied.

“Evil? Not us, all we’ve ever wanted was a friend. But Chrysalis said that friendship is a useless.” the shy changeling added.

“We were apart of the attack on United Equestria but we couldn’t steal love from other ponies after seeing friendship. We wanted to share it. When we escaped we hide here so that nobody could find us.” the other changeling replied.

Jewel felt bad for these changelings. Her friends told her that all changelings were evil but there’s five were the complete opposite.

“Well if you want friends, I’ll be your first one.... Umm I didn’t get your names.

The changeling with the yellow scarf spoke. “I’m Pyrtie.”

Then the one with the orange scarf. “I’m Pyrax.”

Next, the changeling with the white scarf. “I’m Crystal.”

Then, the changeling with the blue scarf spoke. “I’m Sliver.”

Finally, the changeling with the purple scarf. “And I’m Pharynx.”

“I’m Jewel nice to meet you all.” she greeted back.

Suddenly Jewel heard some voices, she peeked out of the woods and saw Lightning and Starla coming towards the forest.

“Guys hide!”

The changelings complied and hid in their bush. Lightning and Starla approached Jewel. “Find them yet?” Lightning asked. Jewel sweat a little and replied, “Nope nothing.”

Lightning sighed in dismay. “We’ll keep searching.”

Jewel nodded and watched Lightning and Starla fly away. Jewel sighed in relief. “It’s okay, they’re gone now.” She called.

The changelings came out of the bush. “That was too close.” Pyrite said.

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep you safe and teach you about friendship.” Jewel promised.

The changelings smiled at her with such gratefulness. “I’ll check up on your guys every day and teach you about friendship.”

For the next week, Jewel went to the New White Tail Woods and taught the changelings about friendship. They soaked up all the information like sponges, vowing to never forget them.

Then changelings were grateful for Jewel showing them friendship even though she would get in serious trouble by doing this. However, Jewel didn’t care, “Everybody deserves a chance at friendship.” she said to the changelings. The five changelings all smiled at their teacher and friend.

Now, Jewel was with her friends at the Cake’s Café for some lunch.

Lightning was not very happy, “I still can’t belive we haven’t found the changelings yet!” he grumbled.

Jewel, being optimistic as always said, “Don’t worry guys, you’ll find them soon. I’m gonna go to New White Tail Woods, see ya.” Jewel stated.

When Jewel left, Buddy asked, “Have you guys been noticing Jewel’s been going to the woods a lot lately?”

“Yeah, she’s never been to the woods that many time before.” Applejack agreed.

“What do you think she could be doing there?” Rarity asked.

“You guys don’t think she found you changelings and just isn’t telling us, do you?” Spike asked.

“No way, she would never do that. She knows the consequences.” Lightning replied.

“But we should probably go check on her.” Dyno suggested.

“Si, I agree.” Myte added. The ponies left the café and went to New White Tail Woods. There they saw Jewel talking to somebody.

“Who is she talking to?” Pinkie whispered.

“Don’t know Let’s get a closer look.” Lightning replied. The ponies got closer and were shocked at what they saw. “Why is Jewel talking with the escaped changelings!” Starla cried.

“Is she crazy! She’ll get court martial for sure!” Fluttershy said.

“Okay see you guys tomorrow.” Jewel said. The changelings went back into their bush and Jewel exited the forest but before she could take another step.

“Stop right there!” Jewel turned around and gasped as she saw her friends staring at her with angry faces. “What have you done Jewel!”

Jewel stammered as she tried to find a reply. “You know that you were supposed to report if you found the changelings!” Lightning scolded.

“But guys, the changelings are nice.” Jewel replied desperately.

Her friends didn’t believe her. “Pfft. Yeah right! They probably cast a spell on you and made believing that.” Artie snarled.

“It’s true!” Jewle cried.

“Jewel darling, forgive my tone but.. THEY ARE THE ENEMY!” Rarity stated.

Before Jewel could say another word. “MAJOR JEWEL!”

Grand Ruler and Queen Celestia appeared in the sky and they did not look pleased at all!

“Report to the palace for inquiry and court martial.” Grand Ruler said.

All the ponies shuddered in fear, but not as much as Jewel. They all went to the palace for the trial. When they were gone, the changelings came out of the bush. They heard everything “This is bad. Jewel’s in major trouble now.” Pyrtie whimpered.

“What do we do Pharynx?” Crystal asked. All the changelings turned to Pharynx for an answer. Pharynx took a deep breath and said, “We have to go there.”

The others were shocked. “We can’t do that Pharynx! They’ll lock us up again!” Pyrite said.

“But what about Jewel?” Silver added.

“She’s right, we’ve gotta help her. If we don’t, who knows what’ll happen to her.” Crystal said.

“Crystal is right. Jewels in big trouble and it’s our fault. We can’t leave her.” Pyrite added.

Pharynx thought about what everybody said. “You’re right. We’ve gotta help Jewel.” he said. The others smiled at their friend and all headed to New Canterlot Palace to save their friend before it was too late.

Meanwhile, Jewel was in trial. The supreme pony council of United Equestria presided. The Chairman pony and his five councilors called the court to order.

“Jewel Crystal…” said the chairman “This court holds in contempt on the charges of treason to the United Equestrian Empire. Evidence has convinced this court that you are defying their majesties order to bringing in the changelings. Have you anything to say for yourself?”

Jewel just stayed quiet and shook her head. Her friends were in the front row seats, looking on with worry and concern.

Grand Ruler then stood and called to the Judges, “Will the Panel need to deliberate?”

“We see no need. We have decided on our verdict.” said the Chairman.

“You may proceed.” said Celestia. Everyone in the court stood waiting to final word from the Chairman. “It is the ruling of the supreme world high court of United Equestria that the defendant, Jewel Crystal, is found-“ Before he could say anything else, the doors of the courtroom burst open. “WAIT!”

The chairman wasn’t happy. “WHO DARS INTERRUPT THIS COURT TRIAL!?” He bellowed.

“We do!” Everybody turned towards the door and gasped in horror. The escaped changelings at the door! Lightning and his team immediately surrounded them. “What are you doing here?” he snarled.

“We’re here to tell you we’ve changed.” Pharynx stated.

“Yeah right.” Starla muttered.

“Please just listen.” Crystal pleaded.

The music began playing and the changelings began to sing.

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(Pharynx)
We never claimed to be evil
Our mistakes are all written in ink
None of us claimed to be evil
And it's sad if that's what you all think
Jewel showed us the power of friendship
No evil or stealing ways
Her light is what brought us together
So stop acting' like something's wrong

(All)
We're not darkness
We're reformed for goodness
Thanks to Jewel we know our role
No longer mope, now we have hope
Yeah, we're not darkness
We're reformed for goodness
Thanks to Jewel we all know what’s right
It’s thanks to her own friendship and light

(Pyrax)
They say I'm a big shot
That my ego's the size of a whale
She help me confidence is power
And it gives me the courage to fail

(Silver)
Sure, I can be a temperling
A bit short fused, it's true

(Pharynx)
And I can be too too stubborn to think
Jewel helped me to think through my choices, too, 'cause

(Crystal)
Ponies think I’m all bubbles and laughter
And we don't seem sincere
I might play around a little too much
Jewel showed me seriousness

(Pyrite)
Jewel helped me to bring out my confidence
And really come out of my shell

(Pyrax)
Jewel showed us the magic of friendship
And now we’re all reformed for good, forever

The whole court was silent, except for Jewel, who ran towards her changeling friends. “What are you guys doing here?” She asked. “You’ll get sent back to the prison caverns for sure.”

“We came to save you Jewel.” Pyrax replied. “We weren’t going to stand by while you take the fall for us.”

“Like you said, a friend does anything for others no matter what the cost .” Crystal stated. Jewel was surprised by their actions. Her changelings friends risked getting set back to the prison caverns just to save her from getting into major trouble.

Lightning and everybody else in the courtroom, including their majesties couldn’t believe. Everybody in the courtroom was speechless. “But why?” she asked.

“We came to fight for you.” Pyrax replied.

“Fight for me?” Jewel asked.

“Fight for her?” Everybody in courtroom repeated in shock.

Pharynx nodded. “We were all disasters when we first met but you showed us that when you know something in your heart is right, you stand up for it.” Crystal said. “You did that for us. Why can’t we do that for you?” Silver added.

“But I went against Starfleet regulations, it tells me everything I have to do to keep the universe safe.”

“And you went against that just to show us friendship.” Pharynx started. “Why should you let, excuse my next words, other ponies stop you from doing just that?!” Silver added.

Jewel pulled out her copy of “The Starfleet Codes of Regulations” containing all the rules, codes, and regulations which Grand Ruler had spent centuries writing and rewriting since Starfleet first began. “But the regulation book-“ Jewel started but was cut when the changelings smacked the book out of her hands.

“Doesn’t matter!” All five of the changelings said. Everybody gasped.

“You went against them because you’re doing something new, something important.” Pyrite stated.

A moment of silence followed that when Lightning spoke up, “Listen Jewel.... we owe you an apology.”

“We do?!” His friends asked.

“Yes. We didn’t even give the changelings a chance at friendship because we didn’t think they could learn friendship, but Jewel showed us all that it’s possible and that there is still hope for them as well.” Lightning spoke in a confident voice. Tears stared to form in his eyes as he turned to his student. “And it’s something that’s made me ever so proud.” Lightning hugged Jewel and she hugged him back.

The chairman was ever so shocked as well as the rest of the council. “Umm... court is adjourned!” he said quickly.

The ponies, changelings and Jewel all met in the throne room with their majesties to discuss the matter further. All of Jewel’a friends were voicing their opinions about letting the five changelings roam free. Grand Ruler raised his hand, silencing them.

“Jewel do you regret showing these changelings friendship despite what regulations say?” he asked. Jewel took a deep breath, “I.... don’t regret it. I believe that any creature no matter what they’ve done in the past should still have a chance at friendship. No matter what anybody says.”

“Even us?” Queen Celestia asked. Jewel gulped, “Yes... even you.” The mane five, and Lightning’s friends were amazed by Jewel’s courage to stand up for what she believed in. Even if it meant going against their majesties orders and regulations.

Lightning was the only one smiling proudly at his student. “Well Jewel, seeing that you even made your choice we’ve decided...” Grand Ruler asked.

Jewel closed her eyes, fearing an extremely rough punishment.

“You will continue to teach these changelings about friends and help them fit into our society.” Grand Ruler finished. Everybody gasped in astonishment while Jewel opened her eyes in shock.

“R-Really?”

Their majesties nodded. The five changelings all cheered and group hugged with Jewel. Lightning just stared proudly at his student. ”Well done Jewel. Well done.” he thought.

In our next episode; Tirek escapes from New Tartarus determined to make the ponies pay for their inference. To keep United Equestria safe, the ponies transfer their magic into Jewel.

However when Tirek catches on, Jewel will have to fight back with a new power she discovered from a hidden mystical item.

Will it be enough? Find out in the next episode of Starfleet Magic....

“The Hidden Element”

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