Pre-set- up to the Canterlot Wedding arc. Still trying to get back into writing this story. I hope what is occurring now is good. Also next chapter should features pictures as my original artist is finally back.

Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x Rarity x Twilight x Fluttershy x Applejack x Pinkie Pie x Rainbow Dash x Ditzy x Luna x ? x ?

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For Normal Speech

Inner thoughts, Text read, Italics used to represent characters speaking in different language.

Demonic rage, Demonic characters, Kurama Speak

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Author's Note

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Quite honestly I decided to skip the meeting with Deemter. Mainly because I could not come up with any dialogue or how to do the chapter in an interesting way so I'm just skipping it all together. The meeting was supposed to be setup for something else, but I'll just figure out how to add it later on.

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Story Start

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Changeling Queen Chrysalis stirred from her bed. The sound of her yawn echoed throughout the private chambers. The sheets were from fabrics that her drones had stolen from traveling caravans.

A lot of what stocked their hive was stolen goods as the Badlands offered little in means of economical advancements.

As she got dressed she exited the room to find one of her messengers in the midst of arriving to her room.

"My Queen…Princess Celestia has arrived." The messenger announced.

Without so much as waiting for the messanger to continue Chrysalis pushed past the messenger. Once there, the queen took a deep breath to still the nervousness that was threaten her.

Why was Celestia here? For what reason would the Sun riser have come to her hive so soon after the invasion that had occurred in Equestria? What did the alicorn plan to do with her hive?

Chrysalis pushed down her nervousness. She would not allow panic to overwhelm her. She was a proud Changeling Queen. Chrysalis opened the door with her magic and strolled into the hall.

Entering the throne room she dismissed her guards, but gave them the mental command to stay close by. Now it was just her and Celestia.

"Good evening, Queen Chrysalis. I hope you forgive my rudeness, but it appears my messages to you appear to have been lost in transit." Celestia spoke smoothly.

Chrysalis could tell by how still and disciplined Celestia carried herself that the princess held herself with elegance and poise unmatched.

"For what reason do you approach without invitation Princess Celestia?"

"My invitation still stands. I wish for peace between our kinds."

Chrysalis assessed the situation before her. Princess Celestia had come unarmed, unguarded into the middle of her hive, right into her hands. Was she that confident in her own power?

"So the promises made by your night were genuine." Chrysalis murmured warily.

"Why of course. All sentiments expressed by Luna and I were and still are genuine."

Chrysalis sneered. "But the sentiments of one's ruler is not exactly always shared by their people or are you not privy to the boundless lore your kind has made up about my kind."

Ever dignified Celestia responded, "Now Queen Chrysalis let us not pretend that either of our kind are angels. Of light of recent events the realization of the potential that some of my little ponies have towards unsavory…actions has never been clearer to me, but I offer the virtues of Harmony towards all those willing to accept it."

"How am I supposed to believe you, Celestia? What could you possibly gain from such a controversial alliance?"

Chrysalis attempted to read Celestia to get a better read of her motivations. Chrysalis was a master at reading body language. What she could glimpse so far was anxious and strangely enough curiosity.

"Should you accept our offer, we gain peace between ponies and changelings. I see no reason why are species cannot get along and improve our ways of life."

"Do you truly believe the fear and mistrust bred throughout the generations can simply be taken care of just like that?" Chrysalis retorted.

"I will not deny it will be difficult, Chrysalis, but if we work together we can do this."

"And say I do agree to this? What could you possibly offer me? In case you've forgotten my kind cannot exactly live off food like you ponies can. Even if we sit down to talk, I am sure that you know that my hive will starve to death before any lasting agreement can be made."

"I am sure there are plenty of my subjects more than willing to give your kind a chance. I can arrange the open minded a means to sustain your hive until we can figure a solution and negotiate a way for your hive to continue to collect love." Celestia said.

In response Chrysalis cool façade was broken by widened eyes, the expression was so comical Celestia had to resist the temptation to chuckle.

"What nonsense do you speak? Without genuine love from the giver my kind cannot feed. While lust energy can sustain us short term, it is the equivalent of your kinds preference for sweets. Tasty, but lacks nutritional value in the long term."

"I have been working with my niece Cadance on a spell. With love being her domain it should only be a matter of time until we can write a spell that will serve as an acceptable temporary measure."

Chrysalis frowned. There was no indication that Celestia was lying, but whereas Celestia was optimistic she was more cynical.

"I'm not doubting your spell, Celestia, but I do doubt your over confidence. Say if things do work out to some degree what of the other hives? The other High Queens might prove less than communitive. They might see this act as a hostile action or myself securing an alliance for a takeover."

"Should they wish for peace I am more than willing happy to comply. Should they attack my nation or my allies I shall be forced to act. Regardless of what many seem to believe Kindness and mercy are not synonymous to weaknesses or submission."

Chrysalis did not miss the sharpness to Celestia's voice as she made that last statement. She after all have live long enough to be a spectator to the assaults and invasion attempts on Equestria.

There was a reason why certain nations dare not attempt to make a strike against Equestria openly.

"They would not be so foolish to make their movements publically. One of our greatest tools is deception after all. I can only hope your kind is ready for that."

"It is a good thing that currently the stock of my nation's elites are among the best of my nation's history."

A silence fell between them. Chrysalis contemplated this probable alliance and what it could mean for her people.

This would also allow her to get closer to the one she was seeking as well.

"Princess Celestia, I, Queen Chrysalis, and ruler of the Badlands Hive accept these generous terms. Where, when and in what circumstances shall we meet to carry out the discussions that you have mentioned?"

"I am glad that you accept our terms. I and my sister respectfully suggest that we and our royal personage meet at Camp Lunarstone in one weeks' time. We shall send a diplomatic party to receive you at your hive in eight day's time to affirm the number and names changelings that will be attending this conference as well as work out what your preferred living accommodations as well as food."

Chrysalis had accepted. Camp Lunarstone while still in Equestrian territory would play the role of a middle ground. It was roughly equal difference between the Hive location in the Badlands and Canterlot Castle.

"Agreed. We will see you there," this was acceptable. On one hands she would not have the terrain advantage. On the other she would rather not risk any unnecessary information about her Hive getting out.

"In that case, I humbly ask to be dismissed from your presence, Queen Chrysalis," Celestia replied with a bow of her head.

Chrysalis wondered was this how Celestia played her game. Humbling her enemies and conning them into letting their guard downs. The rule of Changelings was not one recognized by many species and this show of respect while feeding to the Changeling's ego still made her suspicious.

Chrysalis nodded. "You may leave, Princess Celestia. It was… a pleasure talking to you."

Celestia replied with a,"Likewise." Before her magical aura washed over her and she teleported outside of the Hive.

For a moment, Chrysalis stood in silence in the empty throne room. It was time to go gather her advisors. She had plans to make. For she was one step closer to finding the ones that hurt Pierella.

Naruto had just finished taking Scootaloo to school. Every free moment he could he would spent with his soon to be adopted future daughter.

Entering back into his house he hadn't realized just how lonely it felt now that Rarity was back at her boutique.

The stirring of something set off his senses and he reacted immediately, letting two kunai drawn from his pouch fly. Whipping them out of the air were two wings.

"Oi steak bits. Is that anyway to treat someone you haven't seen in a long time?"

"Gryff?" Naruto question. "Gryff is that you?" The wings moved back to reveal the towering griffin.

He then jumped at Naruto, giving him what could be a manly "bro" hug.

"How ya been bits? Look at you. You were a scrawny runt last time I saw you and now you're almost as buff as me."

"I've been great. I've been putting in work. You're looking at the Captain of the Lunar Guard and Brigadier General."

Gryff let out a whistle."Oi, who'd you have to screw to jump up the ranks so fast? Hope it was a mare."

"Piss off," Naruto remarked. "And I thought you weren't due for another three days?"

"You kidding? When I heard there was a chance to kick some heads in I rushed right over, imagine my surprise when the little issue was all squashed."

"Yeah, sorry the possible destabilization of our country was solved so quickly that you couldn't bust in some heads." Naruto dryly remarked.

"Geeze, making me sound like a jerk and all." Gryff said laughing casually. "You should be proud of yourself. Heard you was somehow in town despite your rank and what just happened. Now I know you have to be kissing some sort of ass for this arrangement. Military types don't get free rain to just chill in their home towns whenever bits."

"Other military types can't make fully functional clones of themselves." Naruto pointed out.

"Ah yes, that freaky technique of yours. Anyway bits didn't see a hotel in town. Where am I supposed to stay?"

"Here of course. As you can imagine Ponyville has been dealing with rough times and we're in the process of an expansion process that will hopefully bring in tourism and such to the town."

"Well, least I won't have to lug these babies anymore." He said indicated to the six large suitcases filled with whoever knows what piled by Naruto's table. "Tell me you at least finally got yourself a marefriend while I was gone. You were far too much into your training for it to have been healthy."

"I'll one up your expectations. How about I introduce you to my fiancé." Naruto replied with a grin.

"Cowshit," Gryff replied, not believing the blond. "You couldn't even pick up on a mare flirting with you, you want me to believe you got yourself a fiancé."

"Prepare to eat crow." He responded as Gryff gave him a look. "Yeah, that's right, I used that phrase."

"Rare! Rare you in?" Naruto called as they entered the shop.

"Yes, has something happened beloved?" Descending downstairs the Fashionista was dressed in a navy blue sweater with a white dress shirt underneath it and a light black mini-skirt.

"Gryff this is my "fiancé" Rarity." He introduced, the hints of a smug look on his face. "And Rarity this is my old friend Gryffindor, the one I told you about. He's a little early so I'm introducing him to everyone before he settles in for the night." It would be evening in a few hours.

"Why welcome to my humble boutique mister Gryffindor. Naruto has told the herd so much about you."

Gryff was left speechless. There before him stood one of the most beautiful creatures he had ever seen. Definitely one of the most beautiful ponies easily. Pleasant coat and voice not to mention curves that just kept on going. This had to be a joke.

"Okay, come on. How much did he pay you?" He asked.

"Excuse me," Rarity asked with a sharp look after her response tittered slightly.

Naruto quickly and sharply elbowed Gryff in the side. "My fiancé is a lady Gryff and does not share a taste for the more lavacous teasing and jokes."

"Right, my mistake." He replied massaging his side. "Forgive my rudeness, its hard to believe my clueless friend here has gone from said cluelessness to being engaged to such a gem."

"To be fair if one were to learn the circumstances behind the situation it becomes understandable." She wraps her arms around Naruto and nestled against him. "But that is of course a situation of the past. He has shown himself to be a wonderful and caring stallion to his herd."

"Wait, herd? As in pack herd? As in more than one?" By the old father did he miss a lot while he was gone.

"Why yes, I do believe he talked about introducing you to everypony. Do not let me take up anymore of your time. I do believe we shall be seeing more of each other soon."

Gryff was giving no more time to question what she meant by that when a pony walked in with a ripped shirt.

"See you later beloved." Rarity placed a quick peck on Naruto's cheek before going to greet her customer.

"Alright, let's continue meeting the others." Naruto remarked as he led Gryff out of the Boutique. If they were going to meet everypony in time they were going to need to be quick.