Twilight was not happy. Even after seven weeks, tensions were still strained between the residents of Ponyville and their new neighbors.

It didn’t help that the changelings were so secretive. Every question about changeling life was met with a quick change of subject. They were also very… observant.

On a scientific level, Twilight was fascinated by the changeling’s ability to notice and memorize everypony’s little unconscious movements. She also found it highly annoying.

“That prince thinks he’s so smart,” she mumbled. She began mimicking Staghorn’s voice. “‘Oh, Twilight, your tail moved an eighth of an inch to the left! Are you upset?’ Can you believe him, Spike?”

Spike looked up from his bowl of gems. “Well, Twilight, he was being honest. Maybe you should give him a chance. After all, somepony who gives me an Earth Emerald this big can’t be that bad.” He held up the gem in question, which wasn’t easy, as it was nearly the size of his head.

Twilight rolled her eyes and returned to reading the scroll in front of her.

The scroll was an exact copy of the peace treaty that had been signed seven weeks earlier. Twilight continued to read.

Terms of Peace
1.)Changelings and ponies may not harm each other except in self-defense.

2.)Ponies may not refuse to let a changeling into their place of business if they wish to purchase an item or are seeking employment.

3.)The changelings may not move their main settlement anywhere within Ponyville’s borders, but individual changelings shall be allowed to own their own homes within the town’s limits.

4.)Changelings may not take the form of a pre-existing pony without said pony’s consent.

5.)Changelings are allowed to use disguises of their own making, but all changelings must wear a green necklace when not in their natural form.

Twilight continued to read until she reached the bottom.

99.) While changelings are allowed to feed on ambient positive energy, they may not take it from a pony by force.

100.) All changelings going to Canterlot must have written consent from the Princesses and must have an escort with them at all times.

Any infractions of these terms shall result in immediate detainment followed by a trial.

Twilight sighed. The treaty was sound and foolproof.

Looking out the window, she remembered the reactions of the townsfolk when they had received the news.

…
Seven Weeks Ago…

All of Ponyville’s citizens had gathered in the town square, and there was a lot of talk, especially concerning the fact that not only were two pegasus day guards and two noctral night guards (naturally wearing sunglasses to protect their eyes), but also the fact that the both princesses were present, accompanied by a strange grey-coated unicorn colt with a scroll cutie mark and a green necklace.

At the back of the audience was a small group of ponies, all of whom were fairly famous around town, or at the very least, well-known: Bonbon, Lyra, Vinyl Scratch, Octavia, Ditzy Doo, and Doctor Whooves.

“Who’s that with the princesses?” Bonbon asked Lyra.

Before Lyra could answer, Vinyl interrupted her. “Don’t know, but he’s kinda’ cute, don’t you think so, Tavi?”

The cellist sighed. “I assure you, Vinyl, I have no opinion on the subject.”

Lyra gave a confused look at Vinyl. “I thought you were dating that other DJ.”

“You mean Neon Lights? Yeah, but I like to keep my options open. You see, Lyra, the thing about romance is…”

“SHHH!!!” Ditzy interrupted. “The Princess is about to say something!”

Vinyl promptly shut up, and the group listened.

Celestia cleared her throat. “Citizens of Ponyville,” she began, “I imagine most of you saw the flying castle yesterday and have many questions, so I shall be frank with you. My sister and I have signed a peace treaty to ensure the safety of all Equestria.”
A low murmuring spread through the crowd. Celestia turned towards the unidentified unicorn colt, and nodded her head.

The Doctor spoke to his group of friends, who were now gossiping as to what Celestia had meant by “peace treaty.”

“Ladies, I believe that unicorn isn’t a unicorn,” he said, carefully forming the words around the long, blinking metallic object in his mouth.

“Um, Doctor? I’m pretty sure that’s a…” Vinyl stopped talking as the unicorn accompanying the princesses suddenly burst into green flames.

In the momentary silence that took place after the changeling had appeared, Octavia gave a wry smile to her cousin.

“Still think he’s ‘cute’?”

For once, Vinyl was speechless.

In times of crisis such as this, a single pony or a small group of ponies will usually attempt to defend themselves from a threat. However, in a large group, they tended to do one thing.

The citizens of Ponyville (save for a group of ponies at the back of the crowd) panicked, running about in confusion, with one mare screaming at the top of her lungs “The horror! The horror!” before falling over in a dead faint.

…
The Present…

Twilight sighed. The Princesses had calmed everyone down eventually, and afterwards, the Mayor had posted the new laws where everyone could see. They were still on a bulletin board outside the town hall, but the citizens were still having a hard time adjusting. Twilight looked out the window to see a unicorn mare with an electric blue mane and wearing a pair of goggles walk by. Behind her, holding a box of records in a protective cocoon of magic, was a small worker changeling mare.

Most of them were having a hard time adjusting, Twilight corrected herself.

Author's Note

Hooray for Chapter 3!!! I hope this clears some things up!
Dr. Who reference (sonic screwdriver) belongs to the creators of Dr. Who
Also, anyone else have any good mythic gems? by my count, that's Fire Ruby, Ice Sapphire, and my own creation, the Earth Emerald.
Please Comment!!!