After their reformation, Chrysalis, Tirek, and Cozy Glow begin their new lives as benevolent individuals. Chrysalis, who has gained a beautiful blue-green new form without any holes in her body, is co-ruling the Changeling kingdom alongside Thorax, and Cozy Glow and Tirek have been enrolled in the School of Friendship.

In the School of Friendship...

"That's all for today class", Starlight said. "You are now dismissed."

Every creature then left the classroom. Cozy Glow and Tirek went into their shared dorm room.

"Y'know, I've actually been enjoying this new life", Tirek told Cozy. "Maybe working alongside ponies is better than stealing their magic after all."

"And maybe actually befriending ponies is better than pretending to befriend them as well", Cozy told him. "Although..."

"Yes?", Tirek pondered.

"There's still something left to do...", Cozy said.

"And what would that be?", Tirek asked.

"Do you remember your brother Scorpan, the brother you said betrayed you?", Cozy asked him.

Tirek was caught off-guard by the mention of Scorpan. Now that he's reformed, he can understand why Scorpan chose to betray him and get him imprisoned in Tartarus, but he's still not to keen on the idea of reconciling with him.

"I do remember him", Tirek said. "But I'm not sure if I want to reconnect with him. We don't even know if he's still alive!"

"I'll find out soon", Cozy reassured him.

Meanwhile, at the Changeling kingdom, Cadance has arrived to meet up with Chrysalis.

"I know what you've come here for", said Chrysalis sadly. "I'm deeply sorry for all the atrocious things I did to you, Cadance, and I understand if you want to punish me."

"I'm not here to punish you, Chrysalis", Cadance replied. "I just wanted to invite you to Flurry's first birthday!"

Chrysalis was completely caught off-guard. The pony who she had imprisoned in the Canterlot caves, the pony whom she had attempted to steal the love of her life from, the pony whom she had imprisoned in a cocoon, the pony whom she had let Tirek steal magic from and imprison inside a cage in Grogar's lair, was inviting her for her daughter's first birthday.

"R-really?", Chrysalis stuttered.

"Yup! Shining and Flurry would love to have you! It's in two days, by the way", Cadance happily said.

"They w-would?", Chrysalis said in confusion.

"Of course!", Cadance insisted.

"But why? After everything I did to you and them?", Chrysalis asked.

"I'm the Princess of Love, Chrysalis! I'm not one to hold grudges!", Cadance responded.

"Oh, makes sense then", Chrysalis began to tear up. "Thank you, Cadance. I'll make sure to be there, and I'll also make sure that Flurry's first birthday goes perfectly to make up for nearly ruining your wedding to Shining Armor."

"I know you will", said Cadance happily as she left the Changeling kingdom.

Meanwhile, Rare Find, the first pony to have had his magic stolen by Tirek upon his first return from Tartarus, is walking down a Canterlot alley when he bumps into Tirek, knocking both of them to the ground.

"I-I'm so sorry! P-please don't hurt me or steal my magic again!", Rare Find fearfully pleaded, but Tirek didn't even recognize him.

"Who are you?", Tirek asked, genuinely confused.

Rare Find realized that Tirek indeed meant no harm, or so it seemed, so he calmed down a bit, but was still shivering.

"I-I'm the first pony you stole magic from when you first escaped from Tartarus. You told me you were no friend, and that you were going to take what should have been yours long ago", Rare Find replied.

Hearing that, Tirek finally realized who Rare Find was.

"I-I'm so sorry. I've turned over a new leaf, I promise. Would you like to help me make it up to those I've harmed, such as yourself?", Tirek asked.

Rare Find could sense that Tirek truly did mean no harm.

"O-Of course. I'm Rare Find, by the way", Rare Find replied.

"Thank you", Tirek said before leaving.

Rare Find was relieved. Tirek truly did mean no harm, and Rare Find was willing to forgive him.

As for Cozy Glow, she entered Canterlot castle where she had found Twilight, who had indeed become the new ruler of Equestria.

"Princess Twilight", Cozy said. "I need your help."

"No need for such formalities, Cozy. I forgive you", Twilight said. "What is it that you need my help for?"

"Well, I need Starswirl the Bearded's help to find Tirek's brother Scorpan", Cozy told her. "I thought that, since Starswirl is one of the ponies Scorpan befriended and possesses extremely powerful magic, it would be best to have him help me find Scorpan, because I want him and Tirek to reconcile."

Twilight found Cozy's desire to find Scorpan a bit strange, but she was nontheless willing to help her.

"I will contact Starswirl and get him to help you soon, Cozy", Twilight reassured her. "I will also tell him to meet up with you at the School of Friendship."

"Thank you, Twilight", Cozy said gratefully before leaving the Canterlot castle.

Later, Cozy Glow had returned to her and Tirek's shared dorm room in the School of Friendship. She was reading a book, when somepony knocked at the door. She opened it, thinking it was Starswirl, but it turned out to be Sandbar instead, disappointing her a bit.

"Hey, Cozy. I just wanted to let you know that I forgive you for making all of Equestria's magic fail and helping Tirek steal my earth pony essence", Sandbar said.

"Thank you very much, Sandbar. But is that the only reason why you decided to go to my dorm room?", Cozy asked teasingly.

"Yeah, it is", Sandbar admitted.

Somepony else knocked at the door. Once Cozy Glow opened it, it was indeed Starswirl the Bearded, whom she had been waiting for. Sandbar recognized Starswirl as the pony he portrayed for Princess Celestia's (well, she's retired) 1111th anniversary from when she first raised the sun.

"Hello, Cozy", Starswirl greeted. "Twilight told me a lot about you, and I hear you wanted my help to find Scorpan. I know of a spell that can track him down, but the land he lives in is very far. Do you still wish to find him?"

"Yes, so he can reconcile with Tirek", Cozy replied.

"You are a good friend, Cozy, and I am willing to help you", Starswirl told her.

Author's Note

I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of this story, and chapter 5 of "Conquering Equestria" is coming soon!