Later that day, the sun shone brightly in the sky. Great timing weather, today was the day that we truly began preparations for the wedding. I knew AJ was helping with catering, RD was practising her Sonic Rainboom, Twilight was observing the others, Pinkie was doing the reception work, Rarity was working on the dresses, and Fluttershy was working with her birds. I had my job to do as well. But I was still unclear about what the lads would be helping with. I escorted Colgate back to her home so she could prepare for her Bridesmaid job, and I immediately found my way up to the roof I needed to be on. Several rooftops away, I gave Six a wave, and nestled in between an air vent and brick wall. I clicked on a small radio in that spot already, and voices came over it.
"So, how many?" I asked.
"42." Bush replied. "I'm surprised at them. They'd normally've picked up on us by now."
"Aye, it's a point." I nodded. "Think they're up to something?"
"Suppose they could be. But what if they ain't? What if they've sent the biggest dumbasses in their country to come at this city? That'll be bloody embarassing for 'em."
"Yeah, where's your fancy disguising now, bitch?" I laughed. "How many teeth you gathered from them?"
"24 full sets, a few loose molars, a canine, and 4 incisors." Six cut in, her southern twang livening it up a bit. "If I'm correct, Bush has something like-"
"28 full sets, 7 still with attached jaw-bones. Plus, a few assorted ribs, chitin pieces, antennae, one skull with no teeth or jaw, and a spine."
"You're like the Siniver of Equestria." I noted. He looked over at me in confusion. I shook my head, smiling at the memories of that guy. "Don't worry. Human joke."
"Tell me more. Sounds like a compliment." he replied.
"Well, back on Earth there were few things to do on a rainy day. Masturbate, watch the news, or play games on our über advanced PCs, rather than the one Gigabyte versions here. A game my friends and I would play was Team Fortress 2, a team-based combat game with different classes. On one specific server, there was another player called Siniver. A damn fine player as the Sniper class. Never missed the head due to the 'Headshots Only' kills as Sniper, and gloated over every kill. So, yeah, it's a compliment." I looked over, and saw the Austallion smirking.
"So, he reminds y'all of some kinda Sniper from home?" Six cut in. "What 'bout me?"
I thought over that question. "I'd probably say...Seras. Trolled everybody, gave out gifts to good friends, and was generally fun. So, another compliment. In fact, she gave me a gift in-game that is extremely reminiscent of these boots. 'Teufort Tooth-Kickers' they were called."
"Hmm. Nice." she replied. The rest of that afternoon was spent in almost utter silence, besides Six warning Bush of a Changeling sneaking up on him.

At dinner, the lads, girls, and I decided against castle dining, and went down to a nice restaurant. We were even lucky enough to sit outside. Everypony there was cheerfully talking, the sun was setting, there was a band playing, it was all amazing and lovely. I also had a new necklace, one I made for everypony A-team using Bush's collected dismembered body parts and some wire. It was stylish, and after some large amounts of disinfectants, we could wear them.
"Cadence isn't the Cadence I remember anymore, because now she's a total bitch." Twilight grumbled, leaning her head on the table and into her hooves. "And besides, the way she treated you guys? Something's going on!"
"Well, she did say one of my birds was off key..." Fluttershy noted, before pulling out a tiny red bird that SCREECHED LOUDLY AND MADE ME WANT TO KILL IT WITH PETROL.
"Christ, you're right." Ebony chuckled. "Plus, I said I was the suitor of Celestia, and she said she'd never met me before. As it turns out, I'd spoken with her at a Royal dinner dance last week."
"Y'mean when I was learning to kill?" I asked. "Yeah, I was told she would be there. Never met her until today, and she's a total bitch."
"See?" Twilight sat up. "Thunder agrees, and he's crazy. Thank you Thunder!"
"I never thought you'd ever say that." I laughed, before reclining and looking around the street. Foals played, couples enjoyed the evening life, and carriages trotted up and down the inclined road. The food was ordered, so what rush was there? Just before I turned back, I caught a glimpse of the waiter 'collecting' our food from the counter. He glanced over his shoulder, flicked his eyes at our table, and pulled something green from his pockets. Then, when he thought I wasn't looking at him in a window reflection so as not to blow my cover, he planted it in the salt shaker. All of our side orders? Chips. All of us had salt with chips, I already knew my friends. The waiter put the cap back on the shaker, before bringing the tray to us with a fake smile.
"Enjoy your meal, guys." he said politely. My friends all said thank you, but not me. As soon as he was out of earshot and wasn't looking, I grabbed the salt shaker as fast as I could.
"Hey!" Rainbow said angrily. "I was gonna take that!"
"Yeah, you were also gonna be poisoned first." I replied. I pulled the lid off, and inside was a green, putty like substance slowly being absorbed by the salt. "Damn Changeling." I growled, showing the others the contents. Mixed looks of shock and confusion played over their faces.
"Well, ain't that some shit." Applejack sighed. "Another attempt to take us away? Them Changelings ain't givin' up."
"W-Wow." Rainbow gasped, looking guilty. "I-I...wow. You saved our lives."
"Yep." I nodded, before pulling out Flip, checking its ammunition, and holstering it again. "And now I'm gonna go take another." I stood up. "Bill's on me. I have buisness to take care of." I threw a bag of coins on the table and left the table in a hurry, before the 'waiter' could deliver more food.
Entering the café, I saw him leave through a side door that I knew led to an alley. Without attracting any attention, I followed him. If I'd have turned around, I would have seen the other 'waiters' glaring at me and coming up with an excuse to leave. I left through the door and looked around. The changeling was sitting down in front of some mirror at the end of the alleyway, behind a dumpster. The other way down the alley was blocked by a fence, so nopony would see him. I crouched down, closed the door silently, and began to sneak towards him.
"My queen," he began, with a light filling his segment of alley. "I have issued the poison now."
"Good." replied a female voice. "If the alchemists have earned their share, then those foals should be Changelings by the end of this week. Then who can stop me?!" Then, she began laughing. I decided to make my presence known.
"I will." I replied, before calmly drawing Flip and nailing the shocked Changeling inbetween the eyes. Green stuff spattered the wall behind him, and I began to head to the mirror. Once I reached it, all there was to see was a pair of green eyes and a white set of fangs.
"You?" She asked, frowning. "I got rid of you in those caves!"
"Yeah, you did. I'm here to piss you off again." I shot back, not changing my facial expression. I felt like Adam Jensen for some reason.
"Well, I suppose your friends won't be Changelings now that you'll find an antidote for that poison."
"No need for an antidote when there is no poison. I saw your minion putting it into the salt shaker. Convincing, if I hadn't been there they'd be part of your stupid race by the weekend."
"Hmmph. Well, you still have no idea who I am or when I will win, but I know when YOU will be killed. Good luck, foa-"
I shot the mirror.
"Yeah, RIP." I grunted. I turned around to head back to the table, but obstructing my path were six waiters. It was obvious they were Changelings, judging by the green flashes in their eyes. I looked at my gun, then at them. "Damn. Five bullets, 6 of you. Which one of you wants to put his head behind another guy's so I can kill two of you at once?"

"Thunder," Luna began as the three of us lay in the afterglow. "How can you see how somepony's a Changeling?"
"Hmm, yes, I've wondered that as well." Nightmare added. "How can you do such a feat? Not even I can tell, and I watched the ponies who were Changelings for a while." Preparing to do a shitty reference, I looked at the invisible camera in the ceiling.
"My vision is augmented." I replied.

Author's Note

I never asked for this.