The migration voyage was relatively uneventful. There was really nothing worth mentioning. My beloved Kuwagata and Queen Chrysalis became friends with repeated conversations. I was happy to see both my wife and one of my closest friends form a casual relationship. Kuwagata had been acting strangely over the past few weeks that I'd seen her. By that I mean, she has an extra bounce in her step and was more content than usual. Whenever I ask her she insists she's just her bubbly self. I know she's right but I feel there's something more to it.

Nevertheless, I went about my duties as usual. On average it takes about 3 or 4 days for an airship to travel between the two countries, assuming all goes smoothly. We never risk flying out into sea on our own. Our fleet consisted of 3 airships: Prime Minister Vigour's ship containing mostly nobles, Queen Chrysalis' ship which contained several civilians, many from the Thespian Committee, and my own which housed soldiers and their families. As we arrive in Canterlot, we were greeted by the royal family, along side assistants ready to help our immigrants move and settle in. Princess Celestia, Luna, Cadance and Shining Armor, Twilight Sparkle and the other Elements, many ponies we respected were present... as well as Blueblood for some reason.

"Princess Celestia. I'm pleased to see you again."

"As am I Prime Minister Vigour. Queen Chrysalis." the sun princess responded.

"We trust arrangements are set up?" Chrysalis asked.

"Yes. We have several volunteers helping with the workload." Luna stated.

Valour assisted the ponies as they helped immigrants unload from the airships. Kuwagata tried helping as well but got easily winded.

"Kuwagata dear, why don't you relax." Chrysalis said with concern

"Are you sure?"

"I think we have enough here to unload. I'll tell your husband to meet you later."

"Oh, okay then. Thank you."

Twilight and the others loaded packs and supplies onto wagons. Some of the immigrants were moving into Ponyvile and the girls thought they'd make a good first impression on their soon to be neighbors, which was appreciated. Rarity was approached by a certain Changeling mare in particular.

"Excuse me. You would be Lady Rarity by any chance, would you?"

The unicorn in question glanced back and something caught her eye.

"Yes, that I am. That dress your wearing. It looks familiar."

"I should hope so. You made it." she said smiling. "I'm Lady June, Array's wife."

"Oh you're the producer of the Thespian committee!" Rarity beamed.

"Well, rather I'm A producer but yes. I must say, you do lovely work."

"Why thank you Lady June."

"Call me June please."

Lady June was a noble that the queen held in high regard. She was one of the producers and sponsors for the Changeling Thespian Committee. She was very pretty by Changeling standards having a long soft baby blue mane and tail, very few holes in her body, and glossy skin that shined with a polished sheen. She was only slightly taller than Rarity but was no less friendly. Unlike many of her fellow upper class associates, she prefers to dress modestly and isn't afraid of manual labor; her husband Array works on sets and she likes to help every now and then.

"Actually, I wanted to talk to you about the deal my husband proposed. I'd be more than happy to have you contribute to our society. We have a project planned in the works for our debut here in Equestria. If you wouldn't mind that is."

"Oh absolutely! I'd be honored." Rarity was trying to withhold her excitement. "What do you have planned?"

"Well I would like to set up a branch in this country, starting with Canterlot. We thought about preforming with a mixture of Pony and Changeling actors. It would be the first time in the history of our society performing with other races."

"Sounds delightful. What will you be performing?"

"We haven't decided yet. We need to make sure everypony is on the same page before we start anything major. But I do have a couple plays in mind." June said winking. "By the way, I love the dress you made. Really silky and it matches my mane. Though I had to modify it slightly to accommodate my wings."

"My apologies on that. I had to improvise since I had no model at the time."

"It's not your fault. I'm sure you've never made a dress for a Changeling before. I can guarantee you will have more customers though. The other nobles just love exquisite products."

Rarity giggled. "Among the many good things that have happened to me, meeting your husband ranks up there."

"Indeed."

The two mares laughed as they talked more while working. Twilight noticed this, as did the others.

"Looks like Rarity made a friend." Applejack said. "And an important one from the looks of it."

"That's Lady June." a bespectacled Changeling said. "She's a high ranking member of the Thespian society. I'm Antlion by the way."

"Thespian soceity?" Rainbow Dash said. "You mean like actors?"

"Something like that. She herself can't act very well but she works to promote shows. She plays an important part in an important business."

"So what's so important about acting?" Twilight inquired.

"For our race, quite a bit. First off, our kind shape shifts and impersonate ponies. Because of this we need to be fairly good actors to be convincing impostors though I doubt there will be a need for that now that our nations are allies. At most, they'd would provide covert security."

"Makes sense. If you can't act like the one you're impersonating, your cover will be blown more easily." Twilight was reminded of the wedding incident when Chrysalis failed to imitate Cadance.

"Aside from that, theater has a large place in our culture. See, a long while back our country was in the midst of a recession. Queen Peridot, Chrysalis' great great grandmother and one of our more memorable monarchs, provided funds to a club of thespians wanting to entertain the citizens. The queen had a love for theater, musical theater especially, and wanted to provide a distraction from the economic problems going on at the time. The club was successful and it eventually grew into the modern Thespian society as they provided more jobs ranging from set designers, actors, orchestras, choreographers, the list goes on. When the queen eventually died of heart disease, the citizens mourned her loss and would honor their queen by performing her favorite play on the anniversary of her death. From then on, theater has been a driving cultural force in our nation and remains the most popular form of entertainment for us."

"Thanks for the interesting history lesson." Twilight said. "I'm going to have to add that to my notes later."

"So ah guess the shape shifting helps wonders for actin huh?" Applejack said

"You'd think so, but no that's not how it works. Our kind can't change into other Changelings. The ability to shape shift is also limited depending on gender. Females can only change into female ponies where as males can change into either male or female. This has to do with the X and Y chromosomes; females only have the X chromosome while males have both, therefore they have both options. I don't really know the science behind it but that's the main reason the military recruits male soldiers. Besides, we can't transform into fictional characters."

"Well that sucks. I woulda liked to see somepony change into Daring Do." Rainbow pouted.

"Daring who?"

"Daring Do. You know, greatest explorer in fiction ever? Has a whole book series around her? Best selling series right now?"

"Sorry. Never heard of her."

"Seriously?!"

"I don't read very many narratives lady. I'm just a toy maker."

Back on the airships Valour was making sure the correct luggage was handed to the correct passengers. Unfortunately, he had to work with a certain prince whom he despised.

"Ugh, I don't see why I should have to do this. Is this what the servants are for?" Prince Blueblood complained as he unloaded with the other workers.

"Aw quite whining. A little physical labor builds character, something you lack greatly." Valour retorted.

"If it weren't for auntie Celestia making me do this, I would smack you across the muzzle!"

"Don't let that stop you. Hell, not like it would make a difference with your prissy hooves."

"Why I outta-"

"Hey Sergeant Roach. You getting this?" Valour said as if to taunt the prince. "This guy thinks he could take me in a fight."

"Ha! As if he had the balls." the sergeant said playing along.

"Whadaya think Roach? Think I should give him the first punch? Just out of sympathy."

"Why not? He ain't got muscles."

"Are you mocking me?!" the prince snorted.

"Oh noooo. You don't need my help for that." Valour smirked.

"I can't believe what I'm hearing! You think you can just waltz right up here and insult me like I'm dirt?"

"Oh please, even dirt is more respectable. At least it has a purpose."

Vigour took notice of the argument by this point. "Oh geeze, not this again..." he said planting a hoof to his face. "I swear, every time they cross paths, it always results in a fight. Welp, better go break it up."

"My wife has more muscles than you, that's how weak you are."

"In that case she must be desperate to marry you. I'll bet she's as ugly as a hydra." Blueblood declared.

Vigour stopped. "On second thought, I think I better not get involved."

Valour paused for a moment with a disgusted look on his face. "....Sorry, what?" he said as a nictitating membrane slid over his eyes. His soldiers who overheard the argument stopped what they were doing and looked at the two stallions in worry.

"You heard me." Blueblood confidently continued. "The only reason she came to you is because nopony else would accept her. I'll bet 5 bits they kicked her like some dog out in the streets. I must say, you must not have high standards. Why don't you bring her here so I can show her what a real stallion is." he finished with a stuck up laugh.

The soldiers started backing away in fear of what they thought was going to happen. Valour was very protective of his wife and insulting or threatening her was a very, VERY easy way to get yourself killed. But Valour was taking this surprisingly well all things considered. All he was doing was giving him a death glare with his eyes now clouded from the translucent membrane covering them. He stood up taller than Blueblood and looked down on him.

"Tell me Prince Bloodstain." he calmly, yet menacingly said. "Do you know what a eunuch is?"

"No." the prince said confused.

"Would you like to become one?"

".....No." he said again, this time worried.

"Then do you want to continue with the disrespect?"

".......No...."

"Than I suggest you take that worthless pile of rotting mutilated meat you call a face and run away like the little filly that you are."

"With pleasure..."

The prince galloped away as fast as he could screaming in fear, running past the princesses and queen who stood there dumbfounded. The mares just looked at each other before Vigour came back.

"What.... just happened brother?" Chrysalis asked blankly.

"Valour happened Chrissy. Never insult the wife of a stallion who can suplex a hydra."

"That's our military leader for ya. Strong and intimidating."

"I'm glad my nephew was wise enough to run instead of fight then." Celestia said.

"But not wise enough to keep his mouth shut in the first place." Luna inserted. "If you ask me though, he kind of deserved that. Maybe it will teach him a lesson."

"I doubt that Luna." the sun princess said shaking her head in disappointment. "I don't know what I'm going to do with him."

Valour turned away for a moment to regain his composure. He took some deep breaths still furious at the prince for his words. "Alright everypony." he said turning back. "Nothing to see here. Let's get back to work."