Queen Chrysalis disguised as a unicorn mare named "Ver Quaero" and a cutie mark with a magnifying glass on her flanks soon arrived at the train station of Manhatten but didn't move into the city; instead waiting at the station for the first train to ponyville since the train station near Radical Junction only had three connected stations, Manhatten being one of them. A pair of ponies obviously in love with one another came up to her.

"You seem new here in Manhatten. Staying long?" The Stallion asked.

"No. Not really. I'm just on a journey to find a certain truth." Chrysalis said. "I was...hired by someone to find it. I can't disclose my client's identity though...you understand. Same goes for what I'm searching for." Chrysalis said. It wasn't her best lie, but it was a convincing one.

"It's fine." The mare said. "After all, judging from your cutie mark, you must have a career as a private investigator." She added. Chrysalis couldn't help but chuckle.

"I'm guessing they are common place here then. Not that I plan on staying long." Chrysalis said.

"Even still, I would love to know your name. What is it?" The stallion asked.

"It's Ver Quaero. And before you ask, all my work is pro-bono. Sure I'm not getting paid for my work, but if you ask me you can't put a price tag on the truth." Chrysalis said. It was just a small lie using that alias, but it was true she wasn't getting paid for finding what she's after.

"I see. Well I hope you visit Manehatten at some point." The Stallion said. Chrysalis nodded but noticed a train heading thier way.

"That's strange...the next train for ponyville isn't for another ten minutes..." Chrysalis said.

"Oh, that must be Princess Twilight's own personal train. I think it's called the Friendship Express." The mare said. Chrysalis went wide eyed. She had been hoping to see Twilight and her friends at Ponyville, but this was a rare opportunity to witness their bond first hoof in a location like this.

"I think...I may stick around after all." Chrysalis said and left the station.

A while later, Chrysalis became floored at how Rarity operated. It only strengthened her resolve to see this truth to it's fullest extent. She had a feeling with Twilight becoming Equestria's Newest Princess that she and her friends were key in finding the truth she was after, but she didn't think it'd be so literal.

"Wait, Princess." Chrysalis called out as Twilight and her friends began boarding the Friendship express. "Forgive my interuptions, my name is Ver Quaero. If you don't mind, I would like to ride back to Ponyville with you. It would be such an honor." Chrysalis said. She bowed to Twilight; and while normally not something she'd do; she's doing so to remain under the radar for now.

"Hey what are you doing? Just think you can get buddy buddy with Equestria's newest princess?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Rainbow, all she's asking is to ride back with us. And as Equestria's newest princess, it's important that I have a good image." Twilight said and turned towards the disguised Queen Chrysalis. "Seeing as how your name is 'Truth Seeker' in latin, and you have a magnifying glass as a cutie mark, I see no reason not to take a private investigator along. I know not what your looking for, and frankly I could care less; so long as you don't cause any trouble." Twilight said.

"Th-thank you Princess. Thank you so much!" Chrysalis said and hopped on the train. Quite Gullible...but she wouldn't have been made Princess at all if that fool Celestia didn't see something more to her then what I'm seeing today. Regardless, I will find the answer to my question; whatever it is that made my husband sacrifice himself like that, I will find the answer. Chrysalis thought to herself. Amiticia soon joined Twilight at her seat.

"I was REALLY hoping I could've sensed Chrysalis in Manehatten, but it looks like that was a bust. Wherever she is, I hope she can learn what I have learnt in the time I spent with you, Twilight." Amiticia said. Twilight giggled at that.

"You certainly have a way with words. Don't worry Amiticia, we'll find her." Twilight said.

"Right. Just for a talk though. I don't want to open hostilities on changelings. For the time I've spent with you and your friends, I think I know exactly why father sacrificed his life to save a single pony's life." Amiticia said.

What is this? Amiticia thinks he knows the answer already? But what is that answer? Just what is it? I suppose I must spend time with Twilight and her friends to find out... Chrysalis thought to herself. Suddenly Rainbow Dash sat across from the disguised changeling.

"I still don't trust you, but I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt for Twilight's sake." Rainbow Dash said. "Just know that if you do anything to her, you'll have me to deal with!" She added. Chrysalis gulped.

"Well I don't plan on it. I was going to establish a small HQ setup in Ponyville so I can find the truth of which I seek. And up front, I will tell you can't tell you what I'm after or who I'm working for. It's what you call 'privileged information', meaning that by law I cannot tell you my client's name or what they asked me to look for. I will say though...a changeling so openingly being with you ponies is quite the sight to behold. But that's not my concern. I simply want to find a single truth, and to that end, I hope that during my stay in Ponyville until I find said truth, you'll grow to trust me." Chrysalis said.

"We'll just see about the gaining my trust part. Then again, you did ask to ride the train nicely so your not a bad pony by any means I guess." Rainbow Dash said. "So I'll let you off the hook for now. But if I find out this was a trick...I'll make sure you'll never cast magic again. Got that?" She asked. Chrysalis gulped again.

"Of course, Ma'm; I got that as much as a bee makes honey..." Chrysalis said. Seriously? Why must I compare things to insects all the time? She thought to herself.

"That's a weird comparison. And you don't have to call me ma'm. The name's Rainbow Dash, barer of the element of loyalty." Rainbow Dash said.

"And my name, as stated earlier, is Ver Quaero." Chrysalis said.

"I got that part." Rainbow Dash said.

Author's Note

So, while nothing of bonus happened of note for Rarity's key episode, we are bringing Chrysalis into the fold. I know it sounds like it's a little early, but I have my reasons behind it, which you'll see later.