Chapter 24: Down time/ Seeing Chrysalis

Frank POV

Once the whole matter had done me along with the rulers were able to discuss the matter on how to deal with the unknown threat that wishes to harm the land of Equestria. It was agreed by all the rulers that if things get bad, I would be given the authority to aid their forces within their respective kingdoms. However, we still have don’t have any information on this threat, so it was agreed that we would all keep our guard up until more information could be found.

“So, it is agreed. We all keep our guard up for what is going on behind the scenes correct?” asked King Onyx as we all nodded.

“But before we do that, I believe I should give this to Sir McCloud first.” Said Freya as she then pulls out a bronze emblem with the mark of the griffon before handing it to me.

“This will give you access to my borders if ever we need your aid simply show this to any of my kingdoms soldiers and you will be given entree without problem.” Said Freya as I nodded at her.

“Don’t forget about the dragons after all I still wish to introduce you to the rest of the dragons back home.” Said Ember as she hands me another emblem made of gold with the mark of the dragon.

I was soon given other emblems from each of the other emblems a steel one from the minotaur king, a stone one from the yaks, a talisman one from the zebra king, and a crystal one from the hippogriff queen.

“Alright then I believe this concludes our meet-…” he was cut off as something or someone breaks into the room through the window as he stands before us.

We all got on guard at the being who happened to be a Griffon male with a black cloak and with a red glowing eye as he stands before us with a mad grin on his beak. Before any one of us could come near him he then opened his cloak to reveal his entire body strapped with various sticks of dynamite.

“Uh-uh-uh. One more step and this entire room goes boom along with the rest of us.” Said the mad Griffon who laughed at us with a mad grin.

“What is the meaning of this?” said Queen Freya who was angered that one of her own would threaten to kill them.

“Apologize my Queen but it would seem that there are others who don’t want either you or anyone else getting in the way of our conquest. Our associates who took on the job in Ponyvile, Canterlot, and the Crystal Empire may have failed but I will make sure you none of you get in our way.” He says before lighting up many of the sticks on him before letting off a mad laugh.

Having had enough of this I dashed around him grabbing all the explosives off from the griffon before blasting them with my cryo beams covering them in ice before setting them down. The griffon in question was shocked at this before he then pulled out a knife came charging towards me then thrusts the knife onto my shoulder only for the blade to snap off from the hilt as this causes the griffon to look at me with fear. I on the other hand was beginning to get annoyed at this before grabbing the griffon by the neck then proceeded to choke slam him onto the floor before glaring at him straight into his eyes while also showing my fangs as the griffon was shaking in fear as I pointed my sword towards the griffon’s beak.

“UNLESS YOU DON’T WANT ME TO RIP OFF EVERY LIMB FROM YOUR BODY, I SUGGEST YOU SURRENDER NOW I WILL BE FORCED TO PUT YOU DOWN. GOT IT?” I said to him as he immediately nodded his head to me as I accepted his answer and got up from him then proceeded to fire my cryo beam towards at him as his body was now incase in ice up to his neck as he begins to shiver at the coldness of the ice.

“Just a precaution so you don’t do something stupid, however if you do plan on doing something stupid, I can also breath out fire.” I say as I blew out a small breath of fire from my mouth as the griffon looked ready to piss himself.

“Pinche pajaro tratando de matar nosotros y yo que por fin levanto por estar en la cama por 5 dias.” I said aggravated as hell as the griffon had a confused and terrified look on his face.

Note: he said fucking bird trying to kill us and just after I had been in bed for the past 5 days.

I then stood up and notice the wide-eyed looks from the other rulers as I took breath before exhaling.

“Sorry about that.” I say thinking that I may have scared them though what happened next was surprising as the wings of both the royal sisters, Freya, Ember, and Novo stood up straight as I stared with a WTF look on my face.

“That was…surprising and terrifying at the same time.” Said King Onyx as he sounded nervous with his words.

“Me wonders if humans are all as strong and powerful as Frank or is it only him that is like that.” Commented Prince Rutherford who sounded impressed.

“The fact that you fired a beam of ice from your eyes and a breath of fire your mouth is just simply amazing.” Said King Abeeku as I let out a tired sigh at this.

“So much for keeping my powers in check….”

Once that was done the guards were then called in as they took the frozen griffon away the rulers decided to end the meeting right then and there. Though not before they each thanked me for saving from being blown up though Freya did mention that she will make the bastard bird talk her words not mine. They each also gave me a crest which would grant me access to any of their border if I ever wish to visit their lands, I did also ask the females if they were alright to which they immediately answered saying that they were fine and were looking away from me while their faces turned red. All I could do was raise an eyebrow as I notice the males looking at me with a snicker much to my confusion while Eris was doing the same.

The next day…

Location: Castle of the two sisters/ New Jade hive

3rd POV

Once the ordeal was over me, the royal sisters, and the other rulers decided to head back home as Frank and the royal sisters were now back in Canterlot Castle. Though not before receiving thanks from the rulers who were grateful at the human for stopping an attempted assassination of the rulers of neighboring kingdoms as Freya was looking forward to interrogating the would-be assassin. As for the mane 6 they decided to stay for a bit to enjoy some down time of the empire while Twilight spends some time with her fellow alicorn sister and dragon sister. Though they were shocked to hear about griffon assassin who tried to blow up the meeting room but were relieved to hear that he was stopped by Frank.

Speaking of Frank, he is currently making his way toward the castle of the two sisters after getting into his normal clothes with the changeling crown on his head as he was seen dashing toward the old castle on foot. He had decided to take this opportunity to spend some time with Chrysalis and her changelings since he was out of commission for a few days, and he also decided to do the same for the other girls as Celestia and Luna agreed at the idea however Frank was unaware of the girls’ true intentions. He then stops in a clearing where he sees the castle of the two sisters now just a few yards from him and with his sniper vision he was able to see that the castle had been renovated. The old castle that was once in ruins now a gleaming castle structure as Frank then proceeded to leap toward the entrance as he is seen jumping over the bridge as he was now in front of the castle doors. Just as he was about to call out anyone the doors begin to open as he stands there with a raised eyebrow before something or rather someone exits out from the door and rushes over to him and proceeds to wrap her arms around Frank in a tight hug. For it was none other than Chrysalis as she held onto Frank tightly with a relieved smile on her face as small tears from her eyes.

“Frank!!! Thank goodness you’re okay.” said Chrysalis as Frank hugs the queen back.

“Hey Chrysalis, I see your doing well for yourself.” He said to her as he noticed that Chrysalis was still in her human form.

She then proceeds to flick his forehead which was a mistake as she hurt her fingers a bit while Frank stares at her with a WTF look.

“That was for making me worried. I nearly had a heart attack when I heard that you were out of commissioned for 5 days and was this close to coming to the empire with my children to teach that bastard Shining and bitch Umbra a lesson for harming our king.” She said in a serious tone as her eyes begin to leak out a greenish aura.

“Hey, hey, hey no need for that besides they have been dealt with already and will not be harming any pony else. Though there is a lot that I wish to discuss with you so how about we go inside I will discuss with you and the rest of the changelings okay.” he said trying to calm her down as she takes breath and simply nods at him as they both enter inside the castle.

The other Changelings rejoice at the return of their king as Frank as they all bowed at him though he will admit that it felt weird for any one to bow to him like this as he and Chrysalis made their way to the throne room. He did notice that the castle was more put together with many of the walls were repaired along with parts of the ceiling as well and even the floors were fixed as he spotted many of the male changelings working hard. Though what was surprising was the fact that I saw some of them eating fish and eating chicken as he saw some of them cook them along the way.

Soon the two found themselves within the throne room though Frank notices the sight of two thrones as he sits on the one on the left while Chrysalis sits on the one on the right.

“I see that the Changelings have made a throne for you Chrysalis, and I have to admit it suits you.” Said Frank as Chrysalis giggles at his compliment.

“Thank you, my king, after you left and placed me as second in command my children were able to make me a throne beside you.” Responded Chrysalis as Frank sighs at her response.

“You know you don’t have to call me king just Frank is fine. Besides I am not used to being called king since nothing like this has ever happened to me before. I mean I have been called a hero, monster, savior, but never a king.” He says as Chrysalis shakes her head at him.

“I am sure you will adjust to that but enough about that. You mentioned that you wish to discuss somethings with me.” Said Chrysalis as Frank nods at her before explaining what had happened.

From how he fought Queen Umbra and Shining Armor, unlocking a new ability, saving Princess Cadence with the serum Leah gave him. However, Chrysalis grew worried once Frank had told the mane 6 and Cadence about the changelings and their queen staying at the old castle as Frank had to reassure to her that she wouldn’t have to worry about them. He then mentioned about the meeting with the other rulers and how an assassin tried to kill everyone with a bunch of explosives strapped to his body before Frank took him down.

“And that’s pretty much it. Though I will tell you this I wasn’t expecting to deal with a suicide bomber once I woke up from being unconscious for the past 5 days.” said Frank as Chrysalis sighed at the mention of that.

“You had me worried you know. Eris had told me about what had happened to you after your battle against Shining and Umbra and the condition you were in, I had feared the worse for you. I was tempted to go there and rip apart that bastard Shining and that bitch of a queen a lesson for harming my king.” Said an angry Chrysalis as she clenches onto the seat with a tighter grip as her body starts to emit a greenish aura from her eyes.

It was then that Frank gets up from his throne as he places on hand on her shoulder while using the other hand to hold her hand as she stares back at him.

“I am sorry for making you feel worried Chrysalis. But like I said you don’t have to worry about that anymore. Umbra is gone and is currently out of commission back at the empire as for Shining well let’s just say I sent him somewhere where he won’t bother any one ever again. I especially made him pay for what he did to the other races and for what he did to you and your children. And I am here before you so don’t worry so much alright?” He said with sincerity as this manages to calm the changeling queen down as the aura fades from her eyes.

“I understand my king. And thank you for calming me down.” Said Chrysalis as she nods at the human as they both smile at each other.

“By the way Eris mentioned that you were able to defeat Shining and cleansed Umbra of her power using a strange form of magic. What was it?” asked Chrysalis as Frank began to ponder about that.

“Not sure though this is the second time I ended up unlocking a unique form of magic since the last time this happened it was air magic that caused me to blow up a blast of air back in Canterlot and in the Everfree. It still doesn’t make any sense, back in my world magic doesn’t exist no human could use magic and any form of magic is just nothing but slight of hand tricks.” Said Frank as Chrysalis had a thought.

“True but you also mentioned that your people didn’t think alien existed until Kane and his generals arrived and attacked the planet. Maybe your people at some point used magic before.” Said Chrysalis as Frank sighed at this.

“Twilight, Celestia, and Luna suggested the same thing though I am honestly not sure most humans believe the idea of using magic is nothing by nonsense and something that exist in a child’s fairytale book though that’s mostly from the ones that believe in science. And even if humans did use magic in the past, I doubt there be any records of it. *sigh* But enough about that what’s been going on with you and the changelings while I was gone?” said Frank as Chrysalis began to recall what had been going on.

“Well, a lot has happened since the last time you were here as you can see, we were able to rebuild the castle so that the hive could have a proper place to call home. Though there have been some changes to some of the changelings such as the new changeling guards.” Said Chrysalis as Frank was about to ask for when she meant by that until the lit up her horn as the door to the throne room open as 4 changelings enter the room.

Only these changelings were very different as parts of their body had armored chitin, larger wings, wore a black and grey tunic, and were armed with each their own weapons and gear. The first was armed with a pointed spear and circular shield like that of a spartan, the second had a pair of claws of retractable claws slicker armor and with a visor with 4 slits on them. The third one had 4 arms as had a bunch of small knives strapped to him along with some throwing stars as he spun each of them in each hand, the fourth and last one had dual tomahawk axes, red paint marks over his right eye, a mohawk, and wears a fuzzy tunic around his lower body.

Each of them stood tall and saluted in front of Frank much to his bewilderment as Chrysalis giggles at his reaction.

“These four were excited to see you Frank now then you four introduce yourselves to your king.” She ordered as all of them nodded at Chrysalis as they tell them names in order.

“My name is Leo my king.” Said the first changeling

“The name is Logan your majesty.” said the second changeling.

“I am Hanzo my king.” Said the third Changeling.

“And I am Thorm my lord.” Said the fourth changeling.

“We are honored to be in your presence King Frank.” They all said in unison as they bowed at the human who was still not use to the praise.

“Well, when you said that some of the changelings got a major upgrade you weren’t kidding. Oh, and speaking of upgrades there’s something I wish to show you and since you four are here you might like this as well.” said Frank as he stood from the throne with his eyes closed and his hands glowing with a dark blue aura.

“HENSHIN!!”

He said loudly as his body glowed engulfing his body in a bright flash as everyone else covered their eyes from the flash and as it faded, they were soon wide-eyed at the sight of their king. As Frank was no longer human but a changeling as his arms and legs were now covered in the same black chitin as his hands were now black claws, large red eyes, a large black curved horn on his forehead with the rest of his head looked like a helmet, dragon fly wings on his back, and longer teeth as Frank then lets out an exhale.

“Well, I am glad that worked…wait…aw man even my voice changed too.” Said Frank as he spoke with a voice that sounded as if multiple voices spoke at the same time.

The male changelings stood there in awe at the sight of their king now as one of them as for Chrysalis she was wide-eyed at the sight of Frank now a changeling as she got off from her throne and approached the human turned changeling still in disbelief.

“H-how is this even possible? You’re a changeling just like us.” Asked the stunned Chrysalis as she places a hand over his right cheek.

“During my visit to meet the mane six Twilight gave me a book that had a transformation spell on it. And with it I was able to use that spell to alter my appearance though at first, I thought I could only turn into ponies, but I soon discovered that I could turn into other species as well by simply concentrating.

“It’s unbelievable…its just like our ability.” Said Chrysalis still in wonder at the sight of him.

Just then a changeling is seen rushing inside the throne room as he stops before the two rulers as all eyes were now on the lone changeling who was now catching his breath.

“What is the meaning this?” asked Chrysalis as the lone changeling looks at the two rulers with a worried look on his face.

“Your majesties our scouts have spotted a group of diamond dogs wandering within the forest about south of the castle.” Said the lone changeling as this got everyone on high alert though Frank was curious about something.

“Do you know what their doing over there?” asked Frank as he shifts back into his normal self as the changeling then answers.

“We were not sure our scout spotted them with weapons though some of them seem to be women with a few pups with them as well.” said the lone changeling as Frank and Chrysalis looked at each other.

“What is your name?” Asked Frank as the Changeling then sputters a bit before answering Frank.

“M-my name is Thorax your majesty.” answered the lone changeling as Frank pats him on the shoulder.

“I thank you for bringing this to my attention. You are dismissed.” He said as to which Thorax nodded as he rushes out of the throne room.

“So what do we do now, my king?” asked Leo as he and the other armored changelings stood before their king.

“Alright here is what we are going to do. I am going to appear before them and try to find some answers as to why they are here. You four will hide around them and if trouble comes, I will signal you to come out of hiding and get to my side this is what the signal will sound like.” He says before letting out a whistle.

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“I am going as well.” said Chrysalis as Frank then turns to her.

“Are you sure about this?” asked Frank as Chrysalis then lights up her magic as a pair of twin blades appeared in both hand as she twirls them around before having them both crossed together.

“What do you think?” she said as Frank was both surprised and a bit sheepish at her.

“Okay then…Let’s get to work then.” he said as they all nodded to each other before making there way toward the forest.

Frank POV

Location: Everfree Forest.

I was running down the path where the dogs were last spotted though a part of me wondered why they were even there in the first place and why were there women and children as well. Many other thoughts came to my mind as I continued down the path and after passing many of the trees within the forest, I was able to pick up the scent of the dogs as I turn toward the direction of the scent and spotted a small camp west from me. Using *Sniper Vision* I was able to zoom in on the camp and began to examine the dogs in there as I notice a bunch of male guards though they seem to be using some worn out weapons with bandages wrapped around them as if they were beaten badly. The females however were in no better shape as many of them were dressed in rags as they stood by the fire with their pups for warmth as the sight them made me as the sight of this made me even more curious on why they were here. I then proceeded to dash my way toward the camp before stopping in front of the camp.

“Hello there.”

I said out loud as this had the added effect of startling the dogs the male proceeded to point their weapons towards me while the females stood protectively over the pups as they hid behind their mothers. I will agree that what I did wasn’t the best way to introduce myself as I had my hands up.

“Hey, hey easy there. I come in peace and all…(oh god why did I have to say that now I feel more like than an alien than I already am)” I said though I said the last part in my head as I really didn’t like what I said as a spear was pointed onto my face. I knew that none of their weapons would harm me but I didn’t need these guys to think I was a threat or anything.

“Who are you? How did you find us?” asked a grey-haired diamond dog as he gets in my face with a snarl which didn’t scare but his breath was hard not to ignore.

“Well to answer your first question my name is Frank McCloud. And as for your second question I am here to check out something that some friends of mine spotted here in the Everfree and wanted to make sure that there wasn’t any trouble is all.” I answered honestly it was then their eyes widen once I told them my name as all the male dogs backed away a bit.

“Its him…”

“It’s the human who fought against the other Diamond dog clans…”

“Many of the clans best warriors couldn’t even stop him…”

“And this human decimated them with ease…”

Is what they said as many of them were trembling at the sight of me along with having fearful looks on their faces. Just then they all got onto their knees and proceed to bow before much to my bewilderment.

“Forgive us for disrespecting you…”

Is what they all said to me as let out a tired sigh while shaking my head before looking back to me.

“Enough of that may you all please get up from the ground.” I said as the dogs got up from the ground though they still harbored scared looks on their faces.

“Look I didn’t come here to start some trouble I was notified by my friends about a group of diamond dogs in the Everfree. I figured I would come and seek answers as to why you all are in the Everfree since I recall many of you usually live in the underground outside of the Everfree. So, mind answering why your all here and why many of you are dressed in rags and covered in bandages?” I said as many of them were nervous to even speak to me as one of an older looking diamond dog came forward to answer my question.

“We are those that have left our clans for a better life. Those that managed to escape where our alphas went crazy after their business with the caribou was exposed throughout the lands. We have made this place our temporary home until we can find a place to call home.” Explained the elder Dog as I nod at him.

“So your all refugees and I am guessing that your escape from your former masters wasn’t an easy one was it?” I asked to which the elder shook his head at me.

Soon a thought came into mind as I was reminded of a Layla as I then asked the elder a question.

“Say, does the name Layla sound familiar to you?” I asked as one of the dogs went wide-eyed at my question as she rushed to me with a look in desperation. This being a female diamond dog with a brown coat dressed in rags while sporting a scar on the left side of her cheek.

“Is she safe? Is she alright? Please tell me that my sister is alright?!!” said the female diamond dog in a worried tone as I proceeded to remove her paws off me.

“She is alright. I saved her from the caribou was transporting her and some other slaves through the Everfree and are currently safe and sound in the castle in Canterlot. And I believe the Princesses will also lend a hand once they hear about your situation now that I know that your not-…DUCK!!!” I said as I immediately pushed the female diamond dog aside as 3 arrows hit me in the chest as they shatter into pieces.

I then look toward the direction of the arrows to see a bunch of dark grey dogs with bows as a group of them appear in black cloaks, with silver armor, and sporting weapons like blades, axes, and clubs about 18 of dogs in total. The dogs from the camp look completely frighten by the armored dogs as I stared at the armored dogs with a serious look on my face.

“Are those the ones you were trying to escape from?” I asked the elder who nodded at me while trembling at the sight of the armored dogs as I stepped forward in front of the refugees as I faced the armored dogs.

“AND WHO MIGHT YOU GUYS BY IF YOU DON’T MIND ME ASKING?!!!” I shouted at the armored dogs who proceed to snarl at me as I gave them an unamused look at them.

“We have come to retrieve the traitors who left our clan and take back the females that came with them with the pups. So, unless you don’t want to be hurt, I suggest you stay out of our way or be slaughtered by us.” Said one of the armored dogs as I look back at the refugees who continued to tremble before looking back at the armored dogs.

“Here’s my response.” I said before firing my cryo-beams at 4 at of the armored dogs as their bodies were covered in ice.

This then causes the archers to fire a barrage of arrows toward me as I sighed in annoyance before channeling my magic as I formed a red shield in front of me blocking them as they bounce off from the shield. I then let out a whistle signaling the changelings to appear as they get the drop on the changelings as Leo, Logan, Hanzo, and Thorm attack each of them. Leo stabbing many of them with his spear through the chest, eye, followed by him slamming his large circular shield onto their faces. Logan is seen slashing many of them with his bladed claws as blade and dismembered limbs scatter all over the dirt as Logan lets out a loud howl the more he kills them. Hanzo is seen dodging each attack from the dogs while also tossing many of his throwing stars at the dogs hitting them in the eyes and in various parts of the body as each drop dead from blood loss. Thorm is seen beheading and crushing many dogs with his twin axes as many of dogs shake in fear as he is seen bulldozing many of the dogs some he even flipped over his back before delivering an axe to the face.

This reduces the dogs’ numbers from 18 to 5 as the remaining armored dogs back up from the human who had his arms crossed and with four strange looking changelings who stood beside him. Just then another figure lands behind the remaining dogs revealing them to be Chrysalis who had her twin blades out as she dashes toward the remaining dogs as she swings her blade at the first dog beheading him as his body hits the ground. The second dog rushes in as Chrysalis evades him before thrusting her blade into the dogs back as it spears through him out from his chest before the queen pulls her blade out. The third and fourth dog then try to rush toward her as she then channels her magic before firing two beams of green energy from her hands at the dogs reducing them into dust leaving nothing, but their armor and weapons as then clank onto the ground. The last one scared out of his mind decides to make a brake for it and try to run away as Chrysalis dashes toward the escaping dog as she kicks him to the ground pinning him onto the dirt and was about to impale her blade onto his skull until I shouted.

“No don’t kill him let that one live.” I said as I walk toward her and the dog.

“Are you certain my king. After all he and his men tried to harm you. I figured it be best to end him right here and now.” She said as she glared at the dog who was trembling in fear.

“I am after all its best we let him alive to get some answers as to why they were after the other dogs at that camp there.” I said as Chrysalis then nodded at my reasoning as she then hits the dogs in the head knocking him out as she gets off from him as I then carried the unconscious dog over my shoulder as we both walk back to the others.

Once we got back, we then notice some of the dogs being a bit cautious around the four changelings as I then stepped in.

“Easy everyone these guys are my friends they won’t harm you all. After all they had assisted me with taking care of the armored dogs that appeared before us. Anyway, I think it be best if you follow us back to the nearby castle in the forest seeing that it’s not safe around here and will also be a better place for you guys to call home for, I am sure you will be provided better clothing and better food there.” I said as the dogs looked unsure at the whole thing until Chrysalis came in.

“Our king is right; the changelings will be glad to house every one of you. Now that we know that you are refugees and no enemies to us plus it be better then staying here where more of those armored dogs could find you or any of the more predatorial creatures of the Everfree.” She said as I facepalm as many of the dogs go wide-eyed at this bit of info.

“I will explain things once we return to the castle so lets just go and I hopefully things will be peaceful for once.” I said as we all make our way back to the castle with a new edition to the castle of the jade hive.

Author's Note

this took so much time and i apologize for how long it took thanks to renovations taking most of my time from the middle of July to the end of August. thankfully this chapter is done and i will be able to make more in the future

hope you guys enjoy this and will see you in the next post see ya.