J walked into the hospital an egg in each hand. Everyone else coming in behind him. He walked up to the front desk.

“How may I help you?” The nurse asked.

“I’m here to see Chrysalis.” J said.

“Okay… let me check what room she’s in.” The nurse said as she flipped through a few folders. “Oh… it says here she’s currently in the OR.”

“What?” J questioned.

“She should be out shortly though.” The nurse said.

“What room?” J asked.

“Room Twenty Five.” The nurse said.

“Thank you…” J said as he stepped back and walked back to everyone.

“Is she okay?” Fluttershy asked.

J shook his head, “The nurse just told me she’s in the OR.” He said quietly. “They told me it wasn’t bad…”

“Well that’s good…” Rarity said.

J sighed, “We can wait in room twenty five.” He said.

All of them went in and waited in the room for about half an hour. A bed was wheeled into the room Chrysalis was still out cold on top of it.

“What’s wrong with her?” J asked.

“Nothing too serious. She just appeared to be starved… three cracked ribs… and her exoskeleton was cracking right around her stomach.” Dr. Cross said.

“The hell?” Star said.

“How… did… what?” J questioned.

“That’s the strange thing… the cracks and injuries were from the inside pushing out.” Cross said.

“I did notice… after the transfer… her stomach was expanding rapidly.” J said, “So… the eggs must have injured her while they were growing...”

“I guess that makes sense…” Star said.

“Eggs… how many eggs did she have?” Cross asked.

“Two thousand… one hundred and ninety eight.” J said a little shakily.

Cross looked at the two eggs J had. After a small pause he said, “I’m sorry..."

“There’s… Nothing anyone could have done.” Star said quietly.

“Yeah…” J said quietly. “When should she be waking up?”

“A few more minutes at most.” Cross said.

Star hugged J. “Everything’s going to be okay.” He said.

“I know…” J said.

“I’ll leave you all alone.” Cross said as he walked out of the room. “If any of you need anything don’t hesitate to ask.”

Shortly after Cross walked out Chrysalis opened up her eyes.

“Hey Chrissy…” J said as he kneeled beside the bed.

“Good to see ya still kickin.” Applejack said.

“Yeah…” Chrysalis mumbled, “I didn’t… expect all of you… to come see me.”

J chuckled a little, “Why not?” He asked.

“I did kidnap you.” Chrysalis said.

“Phhh… If we shunned everyone who did that we wouldn’t have any friends left.” Twilight joked.

Chrysalis laughed a little bit.

“How are you feeling?” J asked.

“A little groggy… no more pain though… so how are the eggs?” Chrysalis asked.

“Um…” Star mumbled. Everyone got extremely quiet.

J slowly place the two eggs onto the bed.

Chrysalis looked at them for a few moments before looking at J. “You… took these… out of the egg sacks? For what reason?” She asked.

“They… weren’t put in either sack…” J said quietly.

“Hm. Well go put them with their siblings.” Chrysalis said.

“I can’t…” J said.

“And why can’t you?” Chrysalis asked.

“T… they’re…” J said, “All… gone…”

Chrysalis looked back at the eggs for a few moments before looking at everyone in the room. She quickly looked to J, “Do not… lie to me… about my children… I won’t stand for that…” She said sounding a little shaky.

Everyone stayed silent.

Chrysalis closed her eyes. “I… I won’t believe it… that’s impossible…” She said. “They aren’t all gone… it just can’t happen.”

“The hive mind thing… Can’t… You hear them?” Star asked.

“Just… shut up…” Chrysalis stated.

“Chrissy…” J said as he gently grabbed her arm.

“Just… shut… up…” She repeated as tears started to form, “All… of you…”

J got up and hugged her.

“N… no… it’s…” Chrysalis stammered. “It’s not true…”

“Just let it all out…” J said quietly as Chrysalis started to cry.

“Should… We go?” Fluttershy asked.

“It’s… going to be a while… if you want to then… go ahead…” J said.

“We’re not going anywhere.” Star said.

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Chrysalis was still shaking a little but her crying had stopped. “S… so… these two… are both… l… living…” She said shakily.

“Yeah.” J said.

“H… how c… can you be sure?” Chrysalis asked.

“We all saw they absorb some water. I’m guessing that means they’re good.” Star shrugged.

Chrysalis smiled a little, “Th… that’s more than good…” She said. “That means… they’re thriving and healthy…”

“And… them talking to me?” J asked.

“You’re just losing it.” Chrysalis said in a very serious tone.

J’s face shifted to a poker face.

“Uh… So does this mean… I was right?” Star asked.

Chrysalis laughed a little, “No. It means favoritism.” She said.

“Ah…” Pinkamena said.

“Explain?” J asked.

“They favor you… their father over me… their mother.” Chrysalis said. “So… if you thought one hive mind was bad. Now you’ll have two in there.”

“Well… that’s great.” J shrugged.

“Well good. Always happy to have a schizo in the house.” Star smiled.

J sighed. “Okay… anything else I should b-” He stopped.

Chrysalis smiled.

“Oh.” J said his eyes going wide.

“What?” Twilight asked.

“One word. Caterpillars.” Chrysalis said.

Star looked at the eggs. “I guess that makes sense?” He said.

“I think you’ll all enjoy them.” Chrysalis said. “J?” She snapped her fingers in front of him.

“Huh?” J mumbled.

“What were you thinkin-” Chrysalis stopped, “Oh. I can see how you thought that.”

“What?” Star asked.

“Two changeling princesses already fully connected to their father… tell me what’s the first thing that comes to YOUR mind.” Chrysalis said.

“Oh…” Star mumbled.

“Yeah… oh…” J said.

“You two knock it off. That’s far off.” Chrysalis said.

“Yeah.” J said, “Far off.”

“Hm. So… did anyone bring any non-hospital food?” Chrysalis asked looking directly at Star.

“Do you even know me?” Star asked. “Just a second.” He ran out of the room immediately.

“I can’t wait. It feels like I haven’t eaten in months.” Chrysalis said as he laid back down on the pillow.

“Are you feeling okay? Your ribs still hurting?” Fluttershy asked.

“A little. But I’m fine.” Chrysalis said. “I’m going to be in here for a while though.”

“Did you need anything? Besides the food of course.” Twilight laughed.

“I can sense the buffet table forming in the room already.” Dash joked.

“Mmm yes. A buffet would be nice.” Chrysalis said with a smile. “That is a great idea. Thank you Twilight!”

Star came back in carrying several bags. “Okay who’s going to help me set up my kitchen.” Star said.

“I’m going to take these two for some water. You all enjoy setting up.” J said as he stood up and picked up the eggs walking out the door.

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“Mmmm that smells really good.” Chrysalis said.

“Just about ready. Can’t give perfection any less!” Star smiled.

‘Thank you…” Chrysalis said returning the smile. “You know what Star… I also think you look good in glasses.”

As Star poured something onto the stove, a puff of steam shot up and fogged his glasses. “Yeah but it has it’s downsides.” Star laughed.

“I’m sure I could scrounge up something to stop that… If someone doesn’t beat me to it.” Chrysalis said with a little chuckle.

“Head’s up.” Star said, flipping a shrimp to Chrysalis.

Chrysalis caught it and shoved the entire thing into her mouth. The shell crunched as she chewed it apart.

“How’s it taste?” Star asked.

“Great!” Chrysalis said as she swallowed it.

“Well that’s good because your plate is done.” Star said, sliding a plate full of assorted meats next to her.

“Oh… you shouldn’t have…” Chrysalis said as she picked up the plate and started shoveling it into her mouth.

“Alright everyone else grab a plate.” Star said, clanking his knives together.

J slipped back into the room, “Okay… I’m back.” He said.

“Hi.” Star waved.

“Mph… Hi.” Pinkamena waved, half muffled by the food in her mouth.

“Hi.” J waved back as he walked back up to the bed.

Chrysalis smirked and shoved a large bone into J’s mouth. “That’s a good boy…” She said jokingly.

“Mmmph.” J mumbled as he started chewing and sucking on the bone.

“Give a dog a bone.” Pinkamena shrugged.

J pulled the bone out of his mouth after setting down one of the swollen eggs. “As I said, this isn’t a tasty bone. The only good part about it was the remaining meat.” He said.

“Speaking of meat… Who wants some ribs?” Star asked.

Chrysalis looked up at Star. “Really?” She questioned.

“What… Ribs are good.” Star smiled.

“You have to ask who wants some… And I thought you knew what I liked to eat.” Chrysalis said.

“Figured it was rhetorical. Coming right up.” Star said, placing several across the grill.

“How did you even get a grill in here?” Twilight asked.

“I don’t know how did you get wings back there?” Star snapped.

“You’re really going to do this now?” Twilight asked.

“Look. Both of you quiet up. You’re going to wake these two up.” J said motioning to the eggs on his lap.

Star just stared down at the food.

“Eggs sleep?” Twilight asked.

“Mmmhm.” Chrysalis mumbled.

“Why wouldn’t they?” J asked.

“Because they’re eggs…” Twilight said.

“Changeling eggs.” Chrysalis corrected.

“Are you really going to argue this?” Star asked.

“I’m just curious.” Twilight said.

“You’re always curious.” Star said.

“Well maybe it wouldn’t hurt if you were.” Twilight sighed.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Star asked.

“No nothing… Nothing at all.” Twilight said.

“You know if you have something to say just say it.” Star said.

“God. You two are bickering worse than I did with my sister.” Chrysalis said.

“You have a sister?” Fluttershy asked.

“Yes. I don’t talk with her much anymore.” Chrysalis said. “She’s a stuck up know-it-all.”

“Sounds familiar.” J said quietly.

“Are you trying to say something about me?” Star asked.

“Nope.” J said. “I was talking about how a few people I know can act from time to time.”

“Oh…” Fluttershy said quietly, staring down at the floor.

“He’s not talking about you Fluttershy.” Star said.

“Not at all!” J said, “If anything I’ve been seeing it less and less in those people. It’s nice actually… not… feeling like a complete idiot.”

“Hey… Don’t say that.” Star said.

“What. I feel that way sometimes.” J said, “A lot of things I just don’t understand.”

“Did you want to wear my glasses?” Star smiled widely.

“I’m pretty sure that won’t help.” Dash said.

“I’m fine.” J said. He then quietly said something to himself.

Star set the knives down and walked up to J. “Hey…” Star said, poking J in the head.

“Yes?” J asked looking up at Star.

“Stop it.” Star said, poking him more.

“Stop what?” J asked. “You’re the one poking me.”

“And whatcha gunna do about it?” Star smirked, continuing to poke him.

“What am I going to do?” J asked a small smile spreading across his face, “I’m going to let you burn the food.”

Star’s smile faded slowly. “T… Mm…” He mumbled. “Well played.” He said moving back to the stove and quickly turning the ribs.

“No… we don’t have any ice tea.” J said as he looked down at the eggs. “And… I don’t think lemonade is good for you to have…”

“Did you want some tea? I could go make some.” Star shrugged.

“I’m not sticking an egg in hot tea.” J said.

“Well I’m sure I can get some ice down at the morgue.” Star said.

“Um… no… the hospital… has a kitchen…” J said.

Star paused. “Yeah that makes more sense.” He nodded.

“Why… did you just… jump to the morgue?” J asked.

“Never you mind.” Star said, shrugging J off.

“You’re not… a necro are you?” J asked.

“I hope not.” Star laughed.

“Okay…” J said. “Then… ice tea would be nice.”

“Pinkamena. Ice.” Star said.

“Kay.” Pinkamena said, running out of the room.

“So did you have any names planned?” Fluttershy asked.

“Yes.” J said.

“No.” Chrysalis stated firmly.

“Um… yeah… we do…” J said.

“Really. Then tell me what you have planned, Lexii, Caroline?” Chrysalis said.

“No…” J said.

“Come on! I’m sure one of us will get it!” Chrysalis said, “Everyone can guess!”

“Um… Sally?” Fluttershy said.

“Really? No.” J said.

“Rose?” Star said.

“You… no.” J said.

“The hell’s wrong with Rose?” Star asked.

“Nothing that’s just not one of the names.” J said.

“Don’t lie to me… What do you have against Rose?” Star asked.

“Nothing.” J said, “I’ve got nothing against the name Rose. Why do you think I have something against that name?”

“Bec-” Star was silenced as Twilight’s magic forced his mouth shut.

“Kara?” Twilight asked.

“Next one of you is going to say Korra.” J said. “And no to both of those names.”

“Katara?” Fluttershy smiled widely.

Star’s mouth was released. “Kyoshi!” He said.

“No. Think outside the box.” J said.

“The box… You mean the TARDIS?” Star asked.

J glared at Star. “No.” He said.

Star gasped. “That’s why you hate Rose…” He said.

“I don’t… hate… Rose…” J said. “I want… you to think… seriously for a second.”

“So… Is it Rose?” Star asked.

“NO!” J said as he stood up from the chair. “The names are, Rhopalocera and Heterocera!”

“And you’ve truly surprised me J. Those names are perfect.” Chrysalis smiled.

“Oh… Those were my next guesses.” Star smiled.

“Okay then… what do they mean?” J asked with a smile.

“Uh… Well… Obviously Rhopalocera is… The… Things that you uh… You know… Stuff.” Star nodded.

“Yeah obviously.” Twilight said.

“So you know what they mean?” J asked looking at Twilight.

“Well Rhopalocera is the scientific name for butterfly.” Twilight said.

“Daww…” Fluttershy smiled widely.

“And… Heterocera?” J asked.

“Moth.” Twilight said.

“Mmhm.” J said, “Both right. Nice job Twilight.”

“Phhh I totally just said that.” Star said.

“Yeah I heard.” Twilight said rolling her eyes.

Pinkamena came in with a bucket of ice. “I got the ice.” She said.

“And the water is boiling. Perfect timing.” Star said.

“I may regret asking this… but where did you get that ice?” J asked.

Pinkamena paused for a long moment. “The kitchen…” She mumbled.

J sighed, “As long as it was in storage… I don’t care. If you got it from around a body. Then… you all have fun drinking the tea.” He said.

“It’s safe don’t worry.” Pinkamena said.

“So tea is served. The ice is at your disposal.” Star said, pushing a few glasses full of tea forward.

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J stepped into the house first. He quickly walked into the living room set the eggs down on the coffee table and laid down on the couch. He instantly noticed a lump in the couch like something was underneath the cushions.

Something started crawling around under them before Ben poked his head up between the cushions and stared at J.

“Oh. You deciding to hide from everyone?” J asked as he slowly sat up.

Ben giggled and dove back under the cushions.

Star walked into the house shortly after.

“Be careful where you sit down.” J said.

J was lifted slightly as Ben crawled under the cushion he was sitting on and popped out on the other side.

“Hey again.” J smiled.

Ben crawled into J’s lap and clung to him, nuzzling himself against J’s stomach.

“Aww… you sleepy little guy?” J asked looking down at Ben.

Ben mumbled slightly, starting to suck on his thumb as he curled up against J.

“I think that’s a yes.” Star smiled.

“Well he’s not the only one who’s worn out right now.” J said as he yawned a little.

“Why don’t we head up to bed then?” Star said, staring at J with a big smirk.

“Mmm I don’t really feel up to anything tonight.” J said. “Sorry.”

Star sighed. “Alright fair enough. But that’s not going to stop me from sleeping with you… Even I know you need some cuddling.” He said.

“First I need a shower.” J said. “But… I have to wait a little.” He smiled a little more as he looked down at Ben.

Ben looked up at J with a smile, kicking J playfully.

“How bout I put him to bed?” Star asked.

“Sure.” J shrugged.

Star walked over and picked up Ben, who yawned right after and cuddled against Star’s chest. “First you’re tired, then want to play, then tired again? Oh boy you’re trouble today.” Star said, tickling Ben slightly, who started to giggle loudly.

J laughed a little as he stood up from the couch. He grabbed the two eggs and walked up the stairs and into his room. After a minute J walked back out and into the bathroom shutting the door behind himself.