Two Souls, One Ling

“ Thorax?! Thorax, can you hear me?! WAKE UP! “ Chrysalis kept trying to get Thorax to get up. She really started to panic, because if something happened to him, it would happen to her as well. She looked around the room, Twilight, Starlight, Spike, Trixie, Lucy and Sugar, and the Princesses were all knocked out.

“ P-Please! Thorax! W-Wha.. “ She panicked, pacing around for a moment. Was this fear? She didn’t like it, not one bit. She looked back to Thorax, before looking all around her. They were in a cell, with iron walls. She stumbled, and frantically jumped about. Why were they here?! Why was Onyx even..doing this? Because of his dumb cutie mark?! Revenge of sorts?!

“ ..Come on, Thorax.. “ She pleaded. They made it this far, she didn’t want him stopping now. She heard something. She turned to the bars, and saw Onyx Star, with a bandage on his head. She almost snickered, but she watched as he opened the cell door.

“ ..Wha?.. “ She backed away, watching as he walked in. She saw Thorax just lay there, unconscious, but still breathing. Was..Was Onyx going to do something to Thorax? What was he doing?

“ ..Heh. Pathetic.. “ He kicked at Thorax’s head, but there was no reaction, only silence. Onyx just trotted away after, locking the door behind him. Chrysalis blinked, before just sitting next to Thorax’s unconscious body. She sighed, and waited. She was going to wait, until he woke up. It’s all she could do anyways. She didn’t know if Twilight, or Spike could see her anymore..not after her long absence. Then, she heard a noise. The others were waking up.

“ Owww...what the... “ Sugar groaned, looking around. Chrysalis stared, nervously, before taking a step up. Maybe..she could..

“ T-Thorax?! “ Spike quickly ran over to his friend, who still wasn’t waking up. She stood behind Spike, just as scared as him for once.

“ Thorax, c-can you hear me?! Thorax..! “ He shook him, which did nothing. She couldn’t even tell if Thorax was breathing anymore. It was so..faint. She sat as close to him as possible, never feeling like this in years. They seemed to have a connection..not just sharing SOULS, but something else...

“ What happened?.. “ Celestia asked, softly. Spike looked at her, but didn’t say anything. He just hugged Thorax’s leg.

“ Please..come on.. “ Spike pleaded. Chrysalis put her hoof on Spike’s head, softly. She wanted to believe he was going to be ok, she wasn’t sure if they were going to get out of here without him. She heard Starlight get up, and her horn glow. She blasted a beam at the barred door, which only bounced off of it, and flew right into a wall.

“ Wow..that was sooo helpful. Keep doing that, and we’ll be out in no time! “ Twilight rolled her eyes.

” ..Come on, Thorax... “ Chrysalis prodded, putting her hooves on her head.

“ Ugh. Where’s Thorax? “ Starlight asked, before looking to Spike, sitting next to the limb body of the king with two SOULS. He let out a small, and weak cough, but that was all. Starlight’s eyes softened.

“ ..Thorax? “ She called out, worried. Spike shook his head.

“ ....I don’t think he’s waking up... “ He hugged the Changeling’s leg tighter, trying to keep his hopes up. Maybe he will wake up. Maybe he will. He HAS to wake up! He has to get us out of here.

“ ..Hehehe.. “ A voice giggled from afar. It was Onyx, again. They all glared at him, who was just giggling.

“ He won’t wake for a long time. So, stop hoping. I’m talking to you, small dragon.. “ Onyx smirked, making Spike a little upset. Twilight went to comfort her dragon friend, while Starlight just glared at him.

“ Thorax WILL wake up, and we WILL get out of here.. “

“ It’s really just THORAX, isn’t it. If he can’t beat me, no pony, or creature can~. “ He started walking away, still smirking. Starlight scowled, but ended up sighing.

“ ..Come on, Thorax.. “ She pleaded.

“ ..Wake up, you...you jerk... “ Chrysalis muttered. This was..going to take a while, huh..

“ ...Ughh.... “ Thorax groaned, looking up at the panicked, quiet, or frustrated ponies from afar. He sat up, and blinked.

“ Thorax! “ Twilight exclaimed, stopping her certain pacing. They all looked at him, but..Chrysalis was gone.

“ ..Guys, where..where are we? “ He asked, softly.

“ We’re in prison, Thorax. PRISON! “ Lucy whined. Thorax took a quick scan of the area, and realized they were all stuck in one of the cells in the castle. How long was he out? He walked over to the bars, and put a hoof on one. His antlers lit up, testing something. His antlers’ magic sparked, then went out.

“ ..Yeah, these bars are magic-proof. “ Thorax pointed out. They were..gonna need a new way out. A quick way out. Thorax began to pace, thinking. Everything was silent for a moment, before Celestia spoke up.

“ ..How long have you known this.. ‘ Onyx.. ‘ for, Thorax? “ She questioned. Thorax turned to her, and blinked. He sighed, and hung his head for a moment.

“ ..We met in a random forest, and I found out that he’s been capturing my subjects, and...killing them, for parts. I ran off, and we got into a fight...and then..Chry—I mean—I...scared him away.. “. Thorax explained. He wasn’t ready to mention Chrysalis yet. At least not to the Princesses.

“ I see.. “ She mumbled. Thorax immediately went back to pacing. He went going for about—minutes, non-stop, before being tripped. He landed on his face. He looked up, and Chrysalis looked down at him, scowling.

“ C-Chry—w-what are you- “ Thorax stopped, and got...hugged? By Chrysalis? Why? Was she worried about him?

” Y-You jerk... “ She muttered, shoving her face into his chest. Was she ok..? But, Thorax couldn’t help but smile, and hug her back.

“ ..I’m sorry, Chryssi.. “ He petted her head. She pulled away, blushing. He forced a giggle, before looking at the bars. Onyx was once again, standing there.

“ You’re awake, I see... “ Thorax just got up, getting close to the bars.

“ What do you want....? “ He hissed. Onyx looked to the two hybrids that were standing next to him, then looked back to Thorax.

“ Guards. “ He pointed to the spots, and they went there. He hissed, softly, at the Changeling king. Onyx walked away, once again. Thorax just glared, before looking back at Chrysalis.

“ ..We need to get out of here. “ He stood up, muttering. He looked at the bars, and rammed into it. When it didn’t work, he kept trying. The others just watched him.

“ ....Thorax, stop. It won’t work. Trust me, I tried.. “ Sugar Spices spoke. Thorax stumbled back. He shook his head, and looked to the others.

“ Well, I gotta try something! “ He complained, before grabbing a random pebble of the ground, and throwing it at the bars. He huffed, before walked up to it, turning around, and bucked at it. Twilight cracked a small smile. He was doing it wrong. He kicked one leg at a time, not two of them.

“ Thorax. You’re doing it wrong.. “ She remarked. Thorax huffed, before scowling.

“ Well, what else does anyone got, Eh? “ No pony said anything. He blinked, and sighed. The hybrids hissed loudly, scaring him. He stepped back into the cell, before ramming at the bars again, pushing them off. He hissed at them back.

“ Thorax, stop. “ Trixie said, blankly. Thorax shot his head around to look at her.

“ NO. I am NOT going to stop, until WE LEAVE. “ He stamped his hoof on the ground, determined. Trixie got up, and rolled her eyes.

“ There’s no point.. “ She kicked a small pebble toward Thorax. During these few days, he’s been on thin strings of patience, and the last few were snapping.

“ We AREN’T giving up. STOP this attitude, NOW. “ He demanded. Trixie only glared at him.

“ Just admit it! We’re stuck here! “ She yelled. He started walking toward her, tensed.

“ We AREN’T. We’re getting out of here as soon as we can break out of here, OK?! “ He stomped his hoof again.

“ Look, Onyx has the upper hoof here, so STOP. If he beats us, then that’s. It. “ She turned away from him. The last string snapped. His chest-gems glowed black. A vine grabbed her and pulled her toward him.

” DON’T TALK BACK TO ME, YOU—YOU—MAGICLESS UNICORN!! “ He screamed, the hybrids looking in. Vines grew everywhere in about—20 seconds. He stepped back, the vine dropping Trixie, freaking her out.

“ T-Thorax?! “ She exclaimed. Chrysalis stared, shocked. It was happening again...that transformation...it’s happening again. What if he loses it again?! His legs twisted, his wings changed, all torn, spider like legs sprouted from his back. He grew bigger, and bigger, and bigger. They all curled up in a corner, as he pushed his back up against the bars, and the wall above started to break. The bar-cell broke open, and he crashed into the wall, screeching. The hybrids retreated, running or flying off.

“ ....Thorax..?! “ Spike called out. He watched as the now, disformed Changeling lower down at face level. His black, melting, voiced eyes, gazing at them. They were all scared, but..it held out a twisted looking hoof. It tried smiling...but sort of failed. They hesitated, before they all climbing up on the hoof, pulling them out of the cell, and he started moving.

“ ..Be careful, Thorax... “