Quest for the Crown of Saddle Arabia

Meanwhile in Canterlot,

The dark Alicorn streaked through the halls of the Canterlot Castle to the throne room. Dressed in the traditional royal robes of Germaneigh, he knew that he wouldn't be stopped by the guards. And even if they tried, he wouldn't let himself be halted. When, he reached the throne room where the two goddesses would and knocked loudly. "Celestia! I wish to speak with you!" He threw open the door to see the surprised face of a diplomat who was already in session with the princesses.

Princess Celestia got to her hooves at once. "Prince Buckley." She raised her hoof, silently telling the guards to relax. "Glad you could join us. Razzle Dazzle of Clouberta was just telling us the most fascinating tale of plots and schemes against Equestria..." The gold and black pony nodded and continued. "Your highness, it's actually against all of Equine-"

Prince Buckley stepped closer to the Pegasus. "By whom?" Razzle cleared his throat and phrased his next words carefully, directing his attention to all the royalty around him. "I am simple Pegasus pony here. In Clouberta, I make and sell fireworks to make my bits. But, I'm not a foal. The changeling Chrysalis is after the throne. And she won't stop unt-"

Celestia raised her hoof and came down off her throne, her sister followed. "I know you mean well Mr. Dazzle, that i do not doubt. But, what you're telling us simply isn't possible." She put a wing over his shoulders. "Chrysalis is locked in the dungeon beneath the palace. And there are no guards she can manipulate, no love she can absorb to sustain her. Equine is safe..." She pulled him closer. "If it would ease your mind on the matter I can show you?"

Luna's eyes widened in surprise at Celestia's words. "Sister, is thou sure that is wise? Thy changeling is dangerous..." Buckley looked from Luna to Celestia. "I agree with Celestia. I received word to arrive as soon as possible by her request because there was a threat of danger. And if she believes all is well, then I don't see the harm in investigating the little matter." Razzle shook under the coolness of Celestia's wings. "I'm not sure..."

Celestia folded her wing to her back and smiled again. "Dont worry everypony. It will be safe. I will use my magic to protect us and all will be well." The others gave each other a quick look, then nodded. Celestia's horn began to glow green with magic. "Then we're off." With a ping and a flash of light the throne room emptied and they were in the dungeon.

The cold, dry air of the dimly lit dungeon chilled Razzle to his bones. He was the only unclothed pony there and he wished he brought something to put on. "Too late now i guess..." He whispered to himself.

Most of the cells down here remained empty, partly because everypony obeyed the laws and loved the princesses and partly because when a serious crime was commited they criminal was banished. Celestia came to a halt in front of an iron door. The room began to glow green as she opened the cell door and walked inside. A hue of light surrounded the ponies as they entered the rather large cell.

As the door closed behind them the green light disappeared and darkness rushed in.Buckley looked around in confusion. "Princess the light please... Prin- buck it." His black horn glew a bright purple and chased the dark away. Everyone saw it at once. Princess Celestia laying on the ground her eyes barely open, shielding her sight from the light. They turned around to see Celestia standing proudly behind her. A chill ran down Luna's spine as the cogs in her head began whirling. "Oh no..."

Celestia's white coat vanished with a green flash and Chrysalis stood before them. "Tsk, tsk, tsk, couldn't tell me from your sister dear Luna?" Her voice took a dark tone and erupted into maniacal laughter. Luna glance over her shoulder to Celestia and then her eyes looked on Chrysalis. "But, how..." The changling queen reply was laced with false concern. "You two really care about your students. Especially, you Luna. I hope their quest goes well..."

Luna's rage peak and her horn radiated a brilliant blue-white light. "No!" They were outside the palace. Razzle, although he was right, was shocked by the turn of events and didn't utter a word. Buckley was quick to speak as soon as his sight returned. "What do we do now Luna?" She was lost in thought, devastated that her sister had been locked away for what looked like days. And by how easily Chrysalis had infiltrated Canterlot Buckley tried again. "Princess!" Luna snapped back to reality and heard that buzzing of wings as the sky darkened to unveil hundred of thousands of changelings. She shot a panicked look to Razzle and Buckley. "Ok... Ok... Look, go find my student. He is in Flyadh, Saddle Arabia! I can't come with you, so you have to help him the best you can he holds the key to save us all. Do not fail. The fate of all of Equine is in your hooves."

Luna backed away from them and lowered her horn. Buckley quickly realized what she was doing and tried to reason with her. But he was too late. There was a bright flash and they were gone.