Two Souls, One Ling

“ Oh! You’re awake! “ Twilight said, smiling. Thorax looked at her, confused.

“ ..Twilight? W..Where am I?.. “ He asked, glancing around. He rolled onto his side, wanting Twilight to answer his question.

“ Well...you kind of shot some random pony into the air, and those creatures as well. So, that happened... “

“ Ah, I see.. “ He looked to the ground, rubbing his head. His head felt heavy, and he felt like he couldn’t move. He just sat there, in lots and lots of pain. His limbs were numb as well, so that’s adds up. As soon as he got home..

He’d lay in bed. All day.

“ Do you need anything? “ She asked, worryingly. Thorax looked over to her, tiredness in his eyes.

“ ..N-No, I’m ok.. “

“ Ok...well, Spike will be here to keep you company, ok? “ She smiled, trying to ease the awkwardness. Thorax’s antler’s sparked a bit, the color green. Twilight backed away for a moment. The Changeling shut his eyes for a second.

“ S-Sorry! Sorry... “ He apologized, for that small magic burst. Twilight nodded, smiling. They heard the doors open, and Spike walked in. He didn’t seem nervous at all, he only looked kind of worried. Thorax waved, weakly. Spike only waved back.

“ Well, Uhm...I have to go. Rarity needs me for something. Spike, please make sure Thorax feels comfortable, ok? Bye.. “ She said, and flew off. The doors closed, and there was silence for a moment, Thorax’s stomach churning. Spike walked over to Thorax, and tried to climb on the bed he was on. Thorax just watched, awkwardly. He saw that Spike had wings, so he could just fly on the bed.

“ ..Spike. You have wings... “ He said, plainly. Spike looked behind him, and saw he had wings. He, then, used his wings to actually get on the bed. There was silence, once again. Thorax didn’t really want to say anything, and Spike didn’t know what to say. He saw what happened hours ago, and how Thorax transformed into that..other Changeling. He wanted to ask about it, but he didn’t Thorax wanted to even talk about it. He had been getting more and more secretive, although it had only been a couple days. But, what might’ve been a bit worse, is the news Twilight was supposed to tell him! It looked like Spike had to try and tell the king himself.

“ Thorax. I have something to tell you. “ Spike spoke. He saw Thorax wince, before glancing away.

“ ..Y-Yeah? “ He mumbled. Spike took a deep breath, and spoke.

“ You have 2 souls. “

“ Spike, I’ve said a thousand times, not ALL Changelings—Wait-What? “ Thorax said, confused. Spike almost asked what Thorax was going to say, but he continued.

“ Twilight...kind of scanned you, with a certain spell she found, I guess, and it turns out you have 2 souls. “ Spike said, nervously. He looked away, not wanting to see Thorax’s reaction. Thorax, on the other hoof, was shocked. He looked to his left, and saw a translucent, green figure of Chrysalis. He looked down, and one of his chest-gems were glowing green, and the middle one was. He put his hoof to his chest, and curled up.

“ ... “

“ Thorax? “ Spike looked to the Changeling, who was merely coughing. Spike’s eyes widened, shocked.

“ Thorax! Buddy, calm down!.. “ Spike said, worried. The leader only kept coughing, and wheezing. It was clear he couldn’t breathe. He leaned his head off of the bed, trying to get out of it. He slithered to the ground, his head hitting the solid ground. Thorax got up, wobbling. He took a few steps, before he fell back down, still coughing. Spike flew off the bed, coming toward him. The next thing he knew, there was dark green liquid bleeding out of Thorax’s gems on his chest. He heard gagging, and immense hyperventilating, coming from the distressed king. Spike was frozen in place. He didn’t know what to do! His friend was on the ground, probably dying, and he was just..stuck in place. Spike heard the sound of liquid dripping on the ground. But, it wasn’t just the leaking of Thorax’s gems, but it sounded more of a thick liquid. Thorax, was puking out..something. It looked like his own blood, and some...light blue liquid.

“ T-Thora- “ Spike stuttered. He noticed vines wrapping around Thorax’s legs, carapace, one on his antler’s, and around his neck. It looked like they were about to either suffocate him, or crush him. Spike ran to him, and tried pulling off the vines.

“ S-Spike-Stop- “ Thorax wheezed. He puked up more liquids, before trying to get Spike’s claws off of the vines. But, they wouldn’t budge. He was too weak at the moment.

“ Thorax, these things! They’re- “

“ Spike-please- “ Thorax stuttered. His antlers glowed light blue, and ripped Spike’s claws off of the vines. The vines would tighten around Thorax’s body.

“ Thorax, they’re gonna- “ Spike grabbed onto one of the vines, but by the bottom. The vines tightened more, the vine around his neck tightening worse. Thorax’s face slowly went pale, looking at his neck. He put his hooves around it, trying to calm it down. He held his breath at the moment. He didn’t know what to do at the moment.

“ Thorax, stay calm! I’ll- “ Spike was about to leave and get something to help, but he saw Thorax just stroking the vines. At the moment he was struggling to breathe, he was..surprisingly calm. The vines loosened, and Thorax finally gasped for air. He smiled softly, before petting the vine. What am I seeing.. Spike thought.

“ There you go, lil guy.. “ He said, softly. The vine acted a lot like friends, or pets. Vines normally don’t have this kind of...act. The vines slowly went back into the ground, and the leader was free from the hold.

“ ...Wow.. “ Spike said. He was honestly surprised. Thorax sighed, and looked up at Spike. He smiled, and forced a giggle. He almost passed out again, but he kept himself up. Spike walked over to him, before sitting down.

“ I..I have no words. How were you so..calm?! “ Spike asked. Thorax blinked, before bursting into laughter, leaving Spike confused. Thorax put a hoof to his forehead, still laughing, before dying it down.

“ No, no, no! I wasn’t calm! I was freaking out! “ He smiled, widely. Spike was honestly happy to see Thorax smile again. He wasn’t like this for a while, and it felt..nice. But, it wasn’t the same as before. Spike knew it.

“ But...how did- “

“ I just..did what somepony would do with a pet. Give it some comfort, so it could feel safe, and calm.. “ He glanced about. Spike nodded, wondering how he knew what ponies would do with pets. Must’ve saw one time.. He thought.

“ Yeah...now..can I get back in bed? My head hurts. “ Thorax asked, trying to stand up, but still wobbling. He stumbled to the bed, hopping on it.

“ Wait, Wait, Wait! If you can climb on it, why can’t I?! “ Spike questioned. Thorax sat on the bed, looking at him with a, “ Bruh. “ Kind of look.

“ ..You’re...kind short..Y’know? “ He said, cocking his head. Spike just blinked for a moment, before nodding.

“ Touché.. “ Thorax smirked, before rolling his eyes. He stretched out on the bed, but only a bit. He curled up, ignoring the bedsheets, and just fell asleep. Spike just smiled at the now, sleeping Changeling. Spike flew above him, giving him a small pat on the head, and left.

“ ...Sweet Dreams.. “