Ah, I see you're coming around. The anesthetic venom must finally be wearing off. Take a moment to gather yourself and observe your surroundings.
Yes, you're in a cave. But it isn't nearly as bad as it could have been. You could have been stuck to the wall in a pile of green goop, slowly liquifying into some chunky soup as the diminishing love inside of you drains your body of the will to live.
Oh, shoot, that was a bit of a bad start. Hold on, let's start over.
Hi. I'm Chrysalis. First name Queen. And I, er, kidnapped you. Hold on, let me--sit down and let me explain, you dolt! I promise, you can tell me how horrible I am after this is over.
You see, my race is in an uncomfortable position. We require love to survive. Stay with me here. But you see, we... don't get very much of it.
I heard that comment! "Big surprise" yourself. Hush.
Now, our solutions for the most part are only temporary. You run out of bodies after a while. So I've been thinking. What's the best scenario where love reciprocates and builds on each other? The solution would have to be romantic love. Friendship can only take you so far.
The only taste of it I got was when I nearly ruined a wedding. It felt so good, though, and I just needed to have more of it. But no one would willingly approach someone like me.
Don't you say a word.
Listen, I've never done something like this before. The finer arts of swooning never really stuck with me. So here I am, in my barest form, bluntly revealing the truth to you. Now you have no excuse for "discovering my true intentions." These are my true intentions.
I want sustenance. I want the survival of my race. And I want to get another taste of the sweetness romance can bring. This time, I want to do it authentically. With a fresh start, in a real, loving relationship.
Well, yes, abducting somepony can leave a bad first impression. But I needed the initiative. If not you, I would just find someone else instead. And I come with plenty of benefits! Look!
There, huh? Like what you see? If not, I can adapt!
And there we go, from an alien queen to a model! I can be anything you want. I can do anything according to your wishes.
I'd do anything.
I-I'm desperate, okay? I would never do this to you if there was any alternative. And I take satisfaction in my self-reliance. But there's no other option. I... need you. It hurts me to admit it, but I need this.
I'd do all the cooking and cleaning, a-and give you back rubs and baths and all that. That's what love is, right?
…Hmm. I see your point. Anyone can give a back rub and clean. Whether or not I actually love the person I'm doing it for is… hard to say.
B-but that would mean giving it away! Why would I give something up for another?
… I never thought of it like that. Look, the ins and outs of romance escape me. You'd think a queen who feeds off love would understand it better. But I'm starving. I don't know where my next meal comes by.
Please make me your girlfriend. O-or even your wife! If that's what it takes for my brood to survive. I don't have much to offer you other than my body, but I hope that's enough for you!
… Oh. I thought not. No one else thought so too.
Yeah, you're not the first. You stupid civilized ponies. Sometimes, being shallow can be a great boon to you. You just don't realize it. You look too hard into things! What's the matter with you, anyway?! It's an easy target for you! Take me any way you want, give me love, make it with me! And you're just walking away? Are your expectations too high for a girl like me?
Yes?... Oh.
Okay then. I suppose. In that case, you're of no use to me. I could just devour you whole. Are you seriously saying you'd rather die than be mine?
… Are you serious? Am I really that… detestable?
Oh.
I can see where you're coming from, at least. You'd want something deeper than the skin. That probably isn't real love. The holes in the legs don't help either. Just… please forget about that. What if… you could make me that way through marriage? What if you can help me get out of this state? What if you could do that? Would you pass me up then?
Ooh, you're silent! Are you considering it?
You know, if you can make it work with me, you can make it work with any girl. Think of this as… a grindstone. I can mold you into a stud worthy of anypony! You can practice on all types of girls!
And any relationship needs to start with something. What'll it be today?
The shy type? Ooh, I'm so scared and helpless right now! If anyone were to pin me against this wall and kiss me, I would be helpless to stop them. I would melt into a warm, blushing mess in their arms.
O-or how about this? Get on your knees. From now on, you will do exactly as I say to make me happy. If you do a good job, you can even cover my mouth as I squirm. I command you, boy.
Here, I can do this! Come here. I'll take care of you. Just press yourself into me. Shh. Shh. It'll be okay. You know, you can do anything you want while you're this close.
No? None of that? Well, what would you prefer?
Myself? Like, my real self? But that isn't what you'd consider very…
Oh. Wow. I didn't even think of that. You want me, not a fiction. Well, in that case…
Here. Happy?
Yes? But-
Mmm!
…*mwah*
… I see your point. Hah. Mmph.
You know, I… I've never felt that way before. There's something about the way this works that just… clicks. I'd never deny you what you wanted. I just don't see how this is what you'd want over those other personas. I mean, sure, being myself is more genuine and reveals… more about myself… and exposes my weakness… so you can correct it.
Yeah, I never really understood it before now. But now, you're making sense.
So, wait… you're really going to stay with me?
… *mwah*
I, uh, take that as a yes.
Look, you don't have to be so noble all the time. I can put on other styles if you want. I'm an all-in-one deal, baby.
Baby? That felt so weird.
Uh, nothing. Just… ugh, kiss me, ya idiot.
