Prototype: A new world

Twilight was in a black void. She knew what had happened. She remembered being led into the Everfree by the pr...no, the changeling disguised as the princess and then being assaulted by some strange creature with immense strength. It was strong enough to knock her several feet away. While she wasn't a stallion, she wasn't exactly weak. When it hit her, it felt as if she got hit by Rainbow Dash whenever she flew at full speed. Eventually, the black void disappeared and she was sucked into nothingness.

Twilight woke up with a gasp, looking around frantically, only to find out that she was in some sort of cell. A prison? She attempted to get out of the poorly kept wooden bed below her, her back scratched from the splinters. She failed at this attempt and instead landed face first onto the floor. She let out a gasp and a pained wail as she felt the assault from that creature earlier still take a massive toll on her body. After a few more minutes of attempting to use her legs like they were supposed to be used, she finally managed to raise herself, only being able to do so by leaning against the crude metal bars in front of her. The door in front of her opened and she saw that same changeling from earlier trot in. She felt her stomach urch again, making her want to vomit from the pain and nausea. She looked up and glared at the changeling who was currently wearing that same smug grin from earlier.

"What's going on?"

The changeling nodded her head, motioning her to follow. "Come."

She shook her head, not planning on going anywhere. Especially with a changeling. "I'm not going anywhere with you!"

It smirked. "Oh, you will, or you'll make me angry. And trust me, you really don't want that to happen."

Twilight scoffed, trying to hide the pain she was experiencing all over her body. "Is that supposed to intimidate me? Because it isn't wor..."

The door blasted open, causing both of them to spin around. There stood the creature from earlier, the one that caused assaulted her. A look of dread now came onto her face. Changelings were one thing, but this...monster was something entirely new. And that scared her.

It walked towards her, the changeling moving out of the way. It grabbed her by the throat, causing her to choke, fear in her eyes. Then it spoke again.

"Listen, I don't care what you are or who you are, I don't have time for this. So, you're going to listen to Arisa here and you're going to comply or so help me, I will rip your throat out and eat your flesh. Do you understand?"

Twilight looked at the changeling, now being able to put a name on it. Arisa. She turned back to the monster currently strangling her. Fearing her life, she nodded quickly, causing it to release its grasp on her, making her fall to the ground and gasp for precious air. When she had composed herself, she stood back up, glaring at the both of them. She turned her attention to the new creature.

"What even are you?

She remembered a name. Mercer. Alex Mercer. That's what it said earlier when it assaulted her.

It, or Mercer, whatever it was, stared daggers at her, looking like it wanted to throw her into the sun. "I'm something that is now in a mess because of your mistake. And you're going to fix it."

This confused her. She raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean? What mistake?"

Before Mercer could continue, the changeling now known as Arisa walked in front and put a hoof against him. "Ease up on her. Trust me, we all want her dead, but we're going to have to wait. Chrysalis wants to see her."

That name caused Twilight to snarl, causing the two to turn their attention back to her. "Chrysalis? So I was right! She is plotting to invade again! Let me tell you, Arisa and whatever the hoof you are" She pointed her hoof towards Mercer, who looked slightly amused at the sudden outburst. ", we beat her once and we will again. The princess's will stop you!"

Arisa smirked and walked up to her, grabbed a hold of her, causing Twilight to struggle. She knocked Arisa away, causing Mercer to run up to her at breakneck speed and grab her, picking her up like a mere toy. She struggled in his grasp, flailing around, trying to kick him with her rear hooves, but it was pointless. Whatever "Mercer" was, he was stronger than a fully grown male Minotaur.

"Now you're starting to piss me off. You're coming whether you like it or not. I don't have time to waste."

And as Twilight was carried away, kicking and screaming, Arisa watched and smirked, happy that her queen's plan was coming to fruition.

"You've not seen her for the past day?"

The 6 ponies, known as the element bearers, all shook their heads. The pink one, known as Pinkie Pie, spoke up. "No princess, we haven't. Do you know where she is? Is she okay?"

The white one, known as Rarity, followed up. "Darling, if the princess knew, she wouldn't be asking us, would she?"

Celestia held up a hoof, causing them to go quiet. "It is alright, my little ponies. I just need to find her as fast as I can. Do you have any idea where she may have gone?"

They all shook their heads again. The one known as Applejack spoke next. "Nah, princess. It be mighty odd. Twilight dun usually disappear like this, specially without saying anything to us or ya'll."

The sun princess sighed. This was very unlike her student indeed. She had to return to canterlot and get her sister's aid. They needed to find Twilight asap. She bid them fairwell and asked that if they found out any info as to her whereabouts not to hesitate to contact her or her sister. She rode back in her chariot back to Canterlot and went to her sister's bedroom. Luna was sat on her bed, reading one of her many books. She raised her head up from the book and smiled at her as she walked in.

"Hello, sister. How did it go? Have you gotten Twilight?"

She shook her head. "I have not. I asked her friends and even they don't know where she is. I am concerned that something has happened to her. It isn't like Twilight to go off on her own without alerting anyone, especially her friends."

Luna nodded. "Indeed, it is very strange. We must find her as soon as possible. Maybe she found out more about the bodies that they found in the Everfree."

Celestia nodded back. "I hope so. Considering the feeling I had the other day and now, the changeling bodies, it is probably accurate to say that Chrysalis is plotting another invasion of Equestria. And if that is the case, we must be prepared. I will continue my search for Twilight. I shall try and see if she left any magical residue behind. If that is the case, I may be able to track her down."

Luna agreed. "I will come as well, sister. In case you require backup."

Celestia smiled. "Thank you, sister. Let us go. We can't waste anymore time."

They both took off towards the Everfree, hoping that they'd find out some clue as to where she could have gone.

"So, we meet again, Twilight Sparkle."

There were currently 4 figures stood in the throne room. Chrysalis, Twilight, Arisa and Mercer. The former two were glaring at each other. Twilight stood up and blew smoke through her nostrils.

"Chrysalis. How did it feel when you got blasted away from Canterlot, being oh so close to your victory, but not close enough?"

The changeling queen snarled and bared her fangs, shooting a blast of green magic at her, causing the pony princess to fall and scream in agony. Mercer and Arisa both watched this unfold, the former having his arms crossed impatiently and the latter smirking at the display in front of them.

Twilight took a second to regain herself and stood back up, dusting herself off slightly. Chrysalis grinned.

"You should know your place, princess. This is my kingdom. Not yours. Luckily for you, I need you alive."

Twilight looked up at her with another glare. "I know what you're planning. You didn't succeed before and you won't now!"

Chrysalis scoffed and rolled her eyes. "But see, this time, I have a creature who is stronger than anything you've ever faced before." She nodded towards Mercer as he walked forward. Twilight turned her attention to the creature that had knocked her out earlier in the Everfree. It looked...angry. Impatient.

"It's better off if you just tell me what I need to know and then you lot can have it out how you see fit."

Chrysalis shook her head. "Be patient, Mercer. There is still stuff that you need to do."

Mercer scoffed. "I said I'd help you and I have. You can conquer this place by yourself, I just need information on how to get back."

Twilight looked confused. "What do you mean? Where do you come from? Are you an...an alien?"

He nodded. "Indeed and your little magical mishap, according to Chrysie over here..."

Chrysalis snarled. "Don't push your luck, Mercer."

He grinned. "Yeah, anyway, she said that your little mishap is what caused me to get stranded here. And quite frankly, that isn't good for you if that's the truth."

Twilight looked back at Chrysalis with a hate filled glare, then back at Mercer. "She's using you! I didn't cause this!"

Mercer stared at Chrysalis. "Don't fuck me around. Did she cause this or not? Because if she didn't and you've been lying to me..."

Arisa stepped in front of Mercer, holding a hole filled hoof against his chest, shaking her head. "Mercer, we can discuss this later. Please."

He took one look at the changeling general and sighed, backing off. Arisa smiled and nodded in thanks. Chrysalis regained her composure and stared towards Twilight. "Don't try and lie to him, it won't work. He needs to get home and I need information. So, tell him what he needs to know and then we will resume your...questioning. Take her away. Let Mercer interriogate her how he sees fit. He's earned it."

Mercer, for the first time since he got here, actually appreciated something that Chrysalis did. He nodded in thanks, getting a nod back from the queen. Arisa saluted and took Twilight away, Mercer following. He stared at the purple pony.

"You better have the answers that I need, for your sake."