After watching Clear's face enter a daydream state, I couldn't help but smile seeing her innocent reaction as I waved at her face, earning no response from her as she was completely lost in mind. I walked away out of nervousness, but overwhelming giddiness from knowing that she want's to go out with me on a date. I closed the door once in my room, my back against the door as I yelled out.

"BUCK YEEAAAA! SHE SAID YES!" I was incredibly ecstatic as I jumped onto my bed, throwing my arms out in sweet victory, hollering "YES" repeatedly while gazing up at the ceiling in jubilation. My arms fell to my chest as I looked up with a brimming smile on my face.

"I can't believe it. I actually asked her out, I don't even know what compelled me to do it but...I just couldn't contain myself, and she said 'Yes'. ~sigh~ Now..." My eyes snapped open as I bolted up on the bed as I realized a couple of things.

"WHEN ARE WE HAVING THE DATE?! I NEVER ASKED HER WHAT'S A GOOD TIME. BUCK, BUCK, BUCK, BUCK!" I sat up and approached the door with my hand ready to grip the handle before I stopped, standing there for a moment before pulling back in thought.

"No no, hold on a sec. Maybe I should think about this, I mean I haven't thought of a good clear schedule, what we can do, maybe where to take her out for dinner, or if she has demanding taste or if she's more casual about dating, I just...don't know. Maybe I might have rushed into this? No, I just...need to calm down and collect myself." I took a step back from the door and breathed in deeply, trying to calm myself and alleviate the nervous rush that's coursing in my body, before pacing around my room and consulting to myself.

"Maybe she's a more down-to-earth mare, or maybe she has expensive taste. But I think the best thing I can do is treat her nicely, maybe she'd like to be treated so...the spa? I heard mare's like that kind of treatment. Oh that's right, does she even have a dress?! Maybe she'd like to be dressed for the occasion, it'll perk her right up. You know what, I should head out and make some reservations." I walked back to the door and let myself out, walking down the hall in eager steps as I noticed that Clear wasn't anywhere to be seen. I then heard a scream coming from the guest room, rushing over to Clears door and knocked.

"Clear? Is everything okay in there?" I asked respectfully as I heard Clear moan out.

"Yea, I'm fine Swift." She replied from the other side in her room.

"Well I'm going to be heading out to take care of some things. I was just wondering, are you free this weekend by chance?" I asked, hoping that I get the green light to make reservations.

"Yea, I think I'm free. Why do you ask?" She wondered with a teasing tone.

"Well, I was thinking about our date and thought... maybe this weekend would be a good time for us to go out. What do you think?" I stated, hearing a squeeing sound from the other side before she replied.

"I'd like that. That sounds like a good plan. So...is that why you're going out by chance?" Once again, she asked in that teasing tone of hers. I couldn't help but chuckle seeing she had a playful side to her.

"Yea, hope you don't mind I keep some of it a surprise for you. By the way, I got work today but later on when I get back, would you like to go out to get something? I don't know if you wish to dress for the occasion but I figured you'd like that." I commented.

"Well, I don't usually dress up for the occasion. I mean...we don't have to do that. I don't have much in bits, and I don't want you wasting your money on a dress for my account. Just...save your bit's okay?" Clear requested. I only smiled at how considerate she was being, but I had already made up my mind as I responded.

"It's alright Clear, I just thought I'd ask. But I'm gonna hurry on out and take care of somethings before going to work, so I'll see you sometime later in the afternoon. Will you be okay while I'm gone?"

"Yea, Yea I'll be fine Swift. Go ahead and do what you gotta do. I can handle myself." She replied infectiously on the other side as we both chuckled.

"Alright then, I'll see you later in a bit. Don't miss me too much." I teased before making my way out while hearing her shout.

"Just go you nerd!" I couldn't help but grin from her response as I made my way out the door and back into Ponyville.

"So let's see...I think I can stop by over at Rarity's place first to find something that she may like, then to the spa, and...hmm, WAIT I GOT IT!" I perked up in thought as I rushed over to the Carousel Boutique first thing to arrange for a dress that Clear might like. I just hope I can manage to make this all work out.

I had my back against the door in my room, looking up with a deep breath as my breasts lifted before lowering, releasing the air in a heavy sigh. The smile never leaving my muzzle as I looked at a distance towards the ceiling at nothing in particular, but rather in thought of how this day has transpired. First I was interrogating Vincent to being closer to completing my mission, and next thing I know, I'm on Swift's lap, talking to him, being asked out on a date, and finally being kissed by him. As if I wasn't feeling conflicted enough because of this one simple stallion.

"What is wrong with me?" I muttered to myself as I ran my fingers in my mane, then pulled it back to see the streaks of rainbow before it shimmers to it's light cream hue. It only reminded me, "I wasn't myself, I was just Clear. Swift isn't falling for the Changeling known as Star, but he's falling for Clear. This whole thing is a lie and I'm only making it worse but believing that it's real."

I clenched my eyes as the back of my head hit against the door, feeling this anger well up inside of me, for letting something so petty get to my head to make me believe in such a thing. My hand's gripped into my hair as I screamed out in anger, telling myself that it was all a lie, but then my mind always thinks back to earlier. Swiftriff looking into my eyes as his words comfort me, making me feel like...like I matter and am wanted. The way he stared at me, it wasn't out of lust or greed, but it felt natural, caring, like a desire that burned into my chest. I was lost in his gaze, and every time I think about him, I remember those eyes and my determination just...melts away.

"Why? Why do I feel like I want him so bad? WHY AM I SO WEAK?!" I cursed at myself, feeling the anger rising before I stopped. I released the grip on my mane and was calming. But then my head slouched down in sadness as a tear escapes my eyes. I blinked in surprise as I raised my finger and wiped my eye from the strange wet substance.

"What...what is this? Am I...crying? No, no there is probably just something in the air. I am not sad of the truth before me. I will continue this game of charades until it comes time to take action. But first, I must relay this information to my Queen." I said to myself before standing up, making my way to a mirror in the room to fix up my hair as I removed my clothes, revealing my rounded breasts with a bounce as they drop from the grasp of my shirt and slap against my chest.

A purple light emitted from my body as my original clothes now adorned my curvaceous frame before turning on heel and making my way out of my door. Seeing that Swift was nowhere to be found I made my way out of the house and searched before finding the Everfree Forest back across the way. With a determined mindset, I marched my way through town and towards the forest to do what must be done.

After a while of trekking through the town, I have entered the dangerous dwelling of the Everfree Forest, proceeding to continue deeper inside it's darkened domain to ensure that I will remain undetected as well as keep from any wondering ponies from discovering me by accident. A short moment of walking the cold, dirt road and dodging annoying branches and vines, I have come across a rather sizable clearing that would be perfect to begin relaying my report to the Queen.

I relieved myself of the disguise as a purple flame imbued my body, returning me to my former self with a sigh of relief. I raised my clawed finger and with a snap, I ignited the tip in a purple flame before pressing my finger to the ground and began to engrave a circular glyph. After so many years of practicing this art to it's perfected form, it ensures sustainability as well as control of my magic while channeling to communicate with my Queen.

Once everything was completed, I sat in the center of the circle and with a deep breath, I channeled my magic as my golden horn glowed, emitting a soft hum as I was focusing on matching the wavelength of my Queen until I managed to make contact. But now to await her response and open access for me to speak to her.

Moment's have passed by as the channel wasn't as stressing until I felt her presence before we connected our wavelengths, projecting an image of Queen Chrysalis, a slender mare with a smooth black coat, her mane strewn down straight with a dark bluish green hue, her eyes a piercing green with slits like a snake, yet her face showed beauty. A wonderfully smooth complexion and delicate curves, with a black crown atop her head, adorned with three green gem orbs and looked straight at me before giving me a fanged smile.

"My dear princess, how are you my young one?" She spoke in a caring tone towards me as I saluted her and responded.

"I'm doing well my Queen. I apologize for contacting you on such short notice but..."

"Star my child, you do not always have to refer me as your Queen. YOU are a special exception." Chrysalis cuts in, as Star looked up at her before bowing her head.

"Yes, of course Mother. I apologize but I have called to give you a status report regarding the covert operation that you have sent me on." I stated as my mother looked me with a strong, but caring gaze as her fangs showed in eagerness.

"Of course Star. Now, what have you gathered regarding the Element's?" Chrysalis asked.

"All Element's reside around the same vicinity of a town called Ponyville. I have tracked them to this area and I am at Ponyville as we speak, undercover as one of their own. Nopony has suspected a thing." I relayed as mother grinned approvingly.

"Excellent my dear. You are truly a valuable asset to our hive and a fine example of a true princess. Which reminds me, have you gathered anything regarding the Princesses whom banished us?" She asked with venom in her tone. I remained calm and unnerved as I knew too well her feeling on the matter. It was a chance for our hive to grow and flourish, to deliver the pain and suffering they have put us through for so long. Depriving us of resources for our own survival, as if we were nothing but common insects. I set ablaze a hatred inside of me as I looked up at Mother and replied.

"Yes. I've come to discover that Princess Luna has returned." Her eyes widened only a bit in surprise from this.

"She has returned from banishment? She must have been recently released and have become weak after one thousand years now." She assumed as Star continued.

"Yes, but she is also in a relationship, herd even...with one of the Elements and a creature not from this world." Chrysalis looked at me in question as she became more interested on this new information.

"Can you explain what this creature is my daughter?" She asked.

"I've met this creature face to face, he seems...merciful, boastful, and quite ignorant. A strange, tailless monkey creature with no fur on it's body except for a patch on top of it's head. But yet did show some strength and power for wielding an incredibly large weapon and was able to easily fend off against three of our Changeling Scouts." The Queen raised her eyebrows questioningly from my last statement as I continued. "Permission to address something Mother?"

"Go on my child." She replied as I stated.

"Though these Scout's acted under their own accord, they did help me ascertain the capability of this new found creature, but I wish to serve punishment for them personally once I return from completing my mission. Of course with your approval Mother." Chrysalis closed her eyes with a small nod.

"You are allowed. I trust your judgment highly compared to all other. These Scout's acted upon their own decision and could have possibly jeopardize your mission and our chance of striking back at the Ponies, so I declare that judgment has been considered and made."

"Thank you Mother." I bowed as she nodded back.

"Is there anything else that is needed to be reported my child?" She asked me as I went into thought, ensuring that everything was in order, informing my mother of what I have gathered and discovered until I remember Swiftriff. "How kind he was, hospitable, considerate, heck even though I didn't need any help, the guy went out of his way to help me from some jerks and didn't ask for anything in return, AND gave me a place to stay. Should I...yes, I have to tell her. I can't hold information from the hive, but...his involvement isn't really that important at all so...whether I tell her or not, it won't make any difference on the situation I suppose."

"No Mother, I believe that is everything thus far. If anything else arise or if I gather any new information, I will be sure to keep you posted. Until then, I believe I may have to stay low for a few days to find an appropriate time before we take action." I informed my mother as she gave me a grand smile.

"Excellent my dear. You are indeed a fine example for all Changelings out there." She compliment before resuming. "Now return back to Ponyville, and keep a close eye out there, just in case if anything changes. I wish you good luck my dear." She bids before disappearing as I released the channel, panting from exhaustion before questioning myself.

"What is wrong with me?! How could I not have told my mother about Swift. If it were any other pony I would have murdered them or inform my mother so I had an idea of what to do to get rid of them." I gave a sigh before looking back out of the forest.

"I should hurry back to Swift's place before it gets late. I don't want him to worry or think about where I'm at.” I stated to myself as I turned myself back into Clear, my body filling out in different place as I made my way out towards the exit of the forest and back to Swiftriff's place.