Ally: combine or unite a resource or commodity with another for mutual benefit.

Allies. As the lunar princess watched through her tear filled eyes as her elder sister tried to comfort her. Princess Cadence was coordinating the guards along side her husband, Shining Armor, making sure they were checking every possible entrance for more changelings, of course a letter was also sent to Twilight and her friends informing them of the events that took place in Canterlot.

Twilight, like always, replied swiftly and announced that they would be coming with some one that might be able to help them in figuring out the situation. Celestia slowly stood Luna up and walked her back to her room, where she would leave her and would join Cadence in figuring out just how the changelings had gotten into their ranks so easily. Luna was a mess, her ethereal mane had dropped its flowing and now drooped around the lunar diarch's shoulders like a regular mane.

In the very short time that Sixty-four had been calling her queen she had come to care for the changeling, both because of his self proclaimed duty till death, and because he filled the void of constant attention she so desperately needed. A thousand years on the moon will do that to you. She thought to herself and moved to her balcony, gazing out over the pristine white mountain side city that she shared with her sister. This act of aggression must be answered, not only have the changelings yet again tried our lives, but they put Sixty-four in danger. They tried to kill MY changeling.

Growling softly as the anger in her burned with passion for fuel, she turned to her wardrobe and pulled on the back, revealing a new protective armor that the lunar guards had made for her shortly after her return. The new armor was black iron in nature, dyed to be a pitch black that seemed to absorb the light around it, a solid white crescent moon stood proudly in the center of the chest piece.

The armor looked wicked, designed both for offence and defense, while light it was still durable, covering the edges of the armor were sharp, serrated and hooked blades. The gauntlets were sleek, accompanied with three razor sharp blades that ran along the length of the gauntlets, sitting firmly atop the protective coverings, small white crescent moons atop of either pieces.

The slender leggings were the same as the chest piece, black, sleek, and with hooked serrated blades running along the length, white crescent moons sat beautifully in the middle of her shins as she put them on. The helmet was also impressive, a form fitting design making sure it never slipped but still fit comfortably. Instead of the horn being free to abuse a protective covering for it was made. The end of the covering ending in a high grade focusing crystal that would allow her to amplify her magic three fold.

She slid it on and turned to look at herself in the mirror, to her surprise the helmet was glowing gently as a dark cloud covered her face and replaced her eyes with glowing white spots. She grinned under the nightmarish illusion, she always treated her loyal guards like they deserved to be, and in the end it always worked in her favor. Looking over her body she saw that the same cloud covering her face covered her bare skin and fur but with what looked to be more magical barriers than a simple illusion.

The lunar diarch and clapped her hands excitedly, turning and exiting her room, the two lunar guards looked in awe at their princess, giving respectful bows as she looked at them. With a wave she left, the guards following her as they made their way back to the throne room. The lunar diarch having a currently held captive changeling to speak with. One way or another, I WILL have the reason behind this, while foolish, it is still an attempt on our lives. She thought as she stepped into the throne room.

Everyone stopped to look at Luna, the solar guards had their mouths agape in awe and surprise, the lunar guards grinning and bumping fists as they saw Luna in the armor. Celestia raised an eyebrow at the armor, speaking up. "And why pray tell Luna, are you wearing that?" Luna looked at her sister from behind the illusion and spoke. "Well dear sister, being the more military and war experienced leader, I feel the need for information. What better way to obtain it than the intimidation of our dear guests?" She motioned a hand to the two incapacitated changelings that had been tied up and bound with magical inhibitors placed around their horns.

Princess Celestia didn't like the almost cheerful tone in her sisters voice but nodded none the less, both Shining Armor and Cadence giving a worried glance as the two changelings were pulled from the throne room and off towards the dungeons. Cadence looked to Celestia who had a stern look on her face. "Auntie is it wise to leave them in her care? I dont mean any disrespect but she turned around...a little too quickly for my liking." Celestia nodded and sighed before replying.

"Your concerns are with a good heart Cadence but, Luna IS the more militaristic leader when it comes to the possible threat of a war. What the changelings have tried today cannot be ignored. I'm sure she will get something from them, just...send a guard to check on her every thirty minuets to an hour." Celestia stated as they returned to the map of the castle and of Canterlot.

**On Board The Train To Canterlot**

Twilight and her friends sat quietly, as they all shared a simple quietness. The only thing that gave them some vote of confidence on finding out what had happened was the other changeling currently in the cabin. A few days ago both twilight and Rarity felt a surge of energy, and it had pulled them to the Everfree, once they had found the source they had discovered a changeling that was bleeding, battered and bruised. Another changeling with a set of large puncture holes in its neck was discarded close by.

Twilight beamed at the thought of learning more from a different species that they hardly knew anything about. Not wanting to cause any distress Twilight had hung back, the thought of learning more excited her yes, but she still bore resentment for what had happened at her brothers wedding. Much to everyone's surprise Fluttershy had rushed to the changelings side, and began to bandage it up with a first-aid kit she had brought just in case some pony got injured.

Despite this though, everyone was cautious due to the dead changeling, unlike the other changelings they had seen this one cooperated with Fluttershy's requests to move. Furthermore it also looked different, it looked sleeker, and more streamlined, toned muscles accompanied its carapace and its eyes were purple instead of the mindless cyan like the one's from the royal wedding.

That was a few days ago, and even now the group had a few trust issue's with the changeling accompanying them to Canterlot. After some group thought and the letter Princess Celestia had sent they had decided that it would be best to bring the changeling along, after Twilight had pointed out some logical points to them.

Such as since they had a changeling, surely it could help in the detection of other changelings, and surely it could teach them about the changeling culture. The changeling had been quiet through out the entire ordeal and only reacted when mention of the capital had come into play. It's ears had sprung up but it hadn't said anything, assuming changelings could talk anyway.

The train was quickly approaching Canterlot, and everyone was ready for the chaos, at least, as ready as they could be.

Author's Note

Bit of a shorter chapter here, but I couldn't give you guys ALL the juicy details now could I? More to come at a later time! So, stay tuned! And, as always I hope you are all still enjoying the story, and I hope you have good evenings/days/nights!