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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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Story Start

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Camp Lunarstone, a fifteen century military base was located south west of Ghastly Gorge near the areas of Las Pegaus and Lan Palomino Desert.

The thick stone bricks of the base along with its position on a thick plateau had the military base structured like that of an impregnable fortress.

The area was just outside of the nation's normal provinces making it neutral ground. "Something on your mind Cadance?" During the travel Cadance had hardly said a word. She seemed trouble by something.

Her brow twisted by worry. "I am just concerned auntie. What if she takes offense to my request? And as a result we lose this alliance. What if…" Celestia shushed Cadance before she could finish her sentence.

"You will do fine dearest niece. This is your domain. Have faith in your abilities as I do." Celestia had faith in Cadence, especially her ability in negotiation.

"I confess, I am also curious to see you in action." Luna was next to her sister's side.

Confidence and anticipation exuded from every fiber of her body. Luna even now was adjusting to her new life and peace conferences like this were familiar to her…it was comfortable suffice to say to get back into the swing of things.

Beside her was Fey Truths. Officially, she was the representative of the Equestrian Parliament and Chief speaker of Celestia's Council. There would be much change as a result of this move and Fey would be one of the keys to assisting the princess in implementing changes to Equestrian Law.

And with them as well was Naruto serving as the captain of the assembled guard that would be protecting the Equestrian delegates. Having arrived at the camp it was just a matter of settling in and waiting for Chrysalis.

Chrysalis had never felt more vulnerable in her life. She was being followed by a dozen chevaliers, her elite Shadow Guard. They were dressed in black armor with touches of green and violet adorning the light armor. Changelings were built for quick combat. Capable of channeling magic into their limbs and teeth allowing them to pierce the toughest of hides or even able to fracture certain dense stone. Her elite while fiercesome and a force capable of going to go with most soldiers of other races the three Alicorns that would be there would be another matter altogether if the Equestrians decided to all of a sudden become treacherous.

Chrysalis was sure with powerful enough love fueling her she could hold her on against one of the princesses and managed to escape, but three was a whole other matter.

The only reason Chrysalis had even entertained the idea, let alone agreed to this meeting was the fact that so far Celestia had made no movements against her kind which could have been because of the internal strife that occurred not too long ago. That and one other reason.

What would her daughter think if she saw her mother now, gripped with worry? She would not fail her.

A newfound courage surged through the Changeling Queen.

Chrysalis proudly strode forward once the gates had been opened. Two platoons worth of soldiers had been lined up. They formed an armored corridor to the awaiting princesses.

Chrysalis had to force herself to step forward toward the three alicorns. What Chrysalis knew of Cadance was a result of her spies information gathering talents. It hadn't even been all that long ago when Chrysalis had begun her plan to impersonate Cadance in a bid to gather love to feed her subjects.

It was only thanks to the interference of these Nightmare Children that threw off her plans. On one hand Equestria would have been weaker thanks to the damage the eternal battle caused to their military organization; weekend and weary it would have been a good time to attack and demoralize them, if not for their own issues with the domestic terrorists.

As Chrysalis drew closer, her keen eyes took note of another figure she did not anticipate. To Luna's right was Naruto Uzumaki.

'The Stallion from before?' The one she had encountered in the desert. That was fairly surprising, but considering he was the captain of Luna's guard it was not out of place for him to be here.

Gracefully, Chrysalis halted in front of Equestria's rulers in a show of respect.

The Equestrian diplomats reciprocated that slight bow.

Regally Luna greeted the queen. "Welcome to Camp Lunarstone, Queen Chrysalis."

Her infiltrators had told her about the events of that summer. She knew full of Luna's former status as Nightmare Moon. There was weariness and caution radiating off the night princess. It spoke to the state of mind she must be in after all she had been in.

"Thank you for accommodating us, Your Majesties," Chrysalis formally greeted them.

Celestia began to speak in turn. "We welcome you Chrysalis. Captain Uzumaki will show your chevaliers to their accommodations. Queen Chrysalis please take a small escort and follow us to the conference chamber." The three alicorns proceeded to make their way down to path.

A subtle gesture to the Chevalier Peripatus to follow as the rest were led away by Naruto.

"So Princess Cadance, I was informed that the fate of my hive is to rest in your capable hands?" Chrysalis did her best to sound neutral. When she felt uncertainty sparked within the Alicorn that's when she felt concern.

"I assure you Queen Chrysalis I will do my best. For many years I have studied love in its many forms and I assure you there is nothing else that motivates me then spreading the goodness of love to others."

"We shall see."

For much of the afternoon much of the discussion had been between Chrysalis and Celestia. Concerns such how the Changelings would use their disguises, when, who they would be disguised as.

It was a tricky matter as the matter of discussion was establishing a balance between the changeling's safety and the ponies safety. Essentially a discussion based around the changeling having to expose their identities prior to relationships or careers so they would not be deceiving the inhabitants which ran contrary to the Changelings MO of keeping all information restrained about themselves at all time.

Eventually the proceedings came to a break during the time of which everyone would resign to the catered meal that was fixed. Not having much need or desire for large quantities of normal food Chrysalis sufficed on a light meal of soup and fruit before taking time to explore the area.

For an area so close to the desert the climate was currently rather cool. She figured it was a result of the high climate and the possibility they were close enough to the ocean where that could be factored in as well.

As she continued down the hall the area was lit with crystal fixtures that faintly glowed. She came to a stop as she peered out of one of the windows to see the faint makings of the meadow the base was created in.

"Queen Chrysalis." Chrysalis had turned to face the speaker calling out to her. The stallion from the desert. "I see you are in good health. I am also glad to see peaceful talks are occurring like I had hoped."

"A soldier of both strength and aptitude. It is not often you see both in such quality, but then again you are a Captain of one of the guards, which in itself speaks of your ability." Chrysalis said with a hint of a smirk.

Naruto chuckled at the compliment. "What can I say, I try. I rather the Changelings be allies then unnecessary bloodshed to fall between us. Because the moment you tried to replace Cadance your plan would have fallen apart."

To her credit Chrysalis showed no outward displays of shock. Even her breathing and heart rate kept constant with the only inclination being the sudden sharpness that came to her eyes. "You speak of nonsense Captain Uzumaki." Chrysalis posture became guarded as she quickly began forming in her mind scenarios on how to restrain or dispose of the blond following by her escape.

"If you were in danger of being captured it would have happened some time ago. Nopony…no one else is aware besides myself and the royal sisters. Your kind is starving and you're being pushed to the edge of desperation. Given the fear built up around Changelings its understandable that desperation would lead you to seek how such extreme measures, but I assure you that we are honoring our word and no harm will come to you or your subjects." He could see it in her eyes that there was much doubt. This was information one could not reveal lightly without all the facts. "While combing through your numbers I happened to come across some of your Changelings. Imagine my surprise at this unexpected development. A development which could be changed into an opportunity."

"You would have made quite the Changeling." She was quickly assessing all the pros that Equestria would have gained from the alliance. Such as a removal of an enemy to the south of their borders.

Chrysalis knew she had little choice but to see these negotiations out to the end. For now she would simply bide her time. For whatever reason she and her hive were being spared despite her planned attack.

Arrogance? Supposed superiority? Many had decried Celestia as soft but could not make an informed opinion of so unless she spent more time in the Alicorn's company. If she was to learn more she would have to play along with whatever the Equestrian had in mind.

Negotiations were soon once more underway, but Chrysalis was more cautious now giving her an air of being guarded or at worse indifferent.

Even the arrange private dinner was proving little to promote communication. "Repeat that again, I am afraid I must have misheard you."

Cadance once more spoke her suggestion. "I would be honored if you were to attend my wedding Queen Chrysalis. In order to help your subjects become better accustom to Equestria it only makes sense to invite you to the city so you can better familiarize yourself with it. Also I would need more information than I have currently to complete the scale. I would need more of an opportunity to study Changeling Magic and all the cues that happened during a normal day just to make sure everything is set up."

"I am honored by your invitation. I will get back to you on that matter once I am sure there are no important obligations to fulfill in regards to the role of my subjects."

She could not believe it. Being invited as a guest to the wedding she had planned to usurp. And better yet the chance to feed off the love of an Alicorn freely.

The more powerful the source of magic was that a queen fed from the more powerful they become.

Potency also played a role in both the nutritional value and taste. Chrysalis had to stop herself from salivating at the hypothetical meal that would be Cadance's magic as well at the fact that she would be able to feed her hive for quite some time.

Having made up her mind Chrysalis still proceeded to play off the invitation as to not appear too eager.

Soon night fall arrived and Chrysalis found herself trying to get some measure of sleep. The bedding from the sheets down to the pillow were holy adequate.

Anticipation filled her waking state and her attempts to fall asleep seemed fruitless. That was when she sensed it.

Love.

These emotions that bled to the air was rather intoxicating.

Happiness. Lust. Completeness. These were rolling off the Lunar Princess and her captain. It was thick enough to where she could practically taste it in the air and the magic rich in the air only further increased Chrysalis's anxious.

The next few weeks were going to prove to be her greatest test to show her worthiness of the High Queen title.