’Well this is new’, the figure thought, ‘I'm in the middle of a field covered in what smells like... Chocolate rain? Really?’

There were worst places the figure could have ended up, as it stood up it noticed a small difference. In the light of the moon, it looked down and noticed some basic shapes.

’Alright, 'she' it is then.’ the figure thought. She realized that a lot had changed about her form. She now had hair that had more volume and was naturally curly, and she wasn't sure if it was a trick of the lights but it seemed to be blonde with some greenish highlights. Her body appeared almost emaciated and sickly, but didn't feel that way in the slightest. In fact, she felt as though like she could run for miles.

She was glad when she found that she was wearing clothes, though they were quite form fitting and different from what she had dressed in this morning. She decided that it would be a good idea to get somewhere safe. She started walking, toward the faint glow of a town in the distance that gave her a direction to follow.

As she walked she tried to figure out what had happened. Her memories were a complete jumble and they made no sense, some didn't even feel like they were her own memories. Thankfully her new form had great night vision, as she had to avoid... Candy cane trees and gumdrop berry bushes.

’Well someone likes candy.’ She felt a small growl in her stomach so she snapped off a gumdrop “berry” and tried one, and found that it tasted fine and she didn't feel any immediate effects.

"Um, Mistress, I know that you said to remain quiet…"

A voice that seemed to come from all directions spoke, causing her to jump and let out a small and mature sounding scream, one that didn't sound childish in the least.

“Who are... Wait, my voice is different too? I suppose that makes sense...”

She was cut from her musings about her strange voice that sounded as though it had a natural echo, as if her vocal cords couldn't figure themselves out.

"Mistress, are you alright?"

The voice started to consolidate itself in front of her, at around waist level. She looked down and saw the front of her dress pull forward on its own and turn into a face, one that clearly held a look of concern.

“What the frack?...”

"Mistress? Are you injured? Your mind is in quite a turmoil, and I cannot seem to connect to it like normal."

“Ok...”

She decided that if her clothes were talking to her, it would be best not to offend them, so she started with,

"Ok, Dress, my memory seems a little messed up. Care to explain what you know?"

It stared at her with an un-amused expression. ‘Thanks brain, you really pulled through for me, I thought I was good at thinking things through.’

"Mistress, you must have damaged your head in the shift.” He said. “My name is Jeff, a Mimic, not your dress... I am for the moment, but I would prefer to not be identified as such.”
His voice seemed clearly offended, and despite referring to her as mistress he seemed not to fear her.

"Yes, Jeff, I would assume my head was damaged in this 'shift'... What shift?" She decided to begin walking again, as Jeff had shifted to make a 'head' on her shoulder; he continued speaking with her in his new position.

Jeff explained that they were partners, and something had happened that caused them to be teleported to this area. Their partnership was born of the fact that he was a Mimic, which let him become any object she needed, from weapons to armor, and even dresses, as the case may be. He told her that she was a changeling, capable of changing to any form; together they would infiltrate organizations, either for pay or to remove bad elements. She was often known as Mistress Change, as she changed personas so often that she had lost track of her true name ages ago.

They had been partners for many years, countless to both of them, for neither of them aged normally. He estimated that it had been at least several hundred years. Thanks to the great shape the body she had was in, she made good time coming to the edge of a settlement. It was starting to turn light outside, and some of the residents were out and about, doing morning chores.

"Oh bucking hell." Mistress muttered, as she stared at the earth ponies milling about town.

Jeff paid close attention to their surroundings, years of training keeping him on task. He began to growl as he noticed the shape of the town’s folk. They were sickly skinny from malnutrition, the children were either begging on the side of the street or working hard labor with their parents. These were the signs of a tyranny ran by an evil, uncaring force.

“I agree with your sentiment, if not your choice of words, as there is clearly an evil regime in place that needs to be overthrown,” Jeff stated. “Let us retreat for now and gather more intel.”

“Regime? I said that because we are in a world with colorful cartoon ponies. Although…” A thought suddenly struck her, ‘The state the ponies were in truly was awful. How could Celestia let this happen... Wait, who is Celestia?’

“Jeff, do you know who Celestia is?” She asked as she started walking; they had turned to the forest, away from the town. As the sun came up more of the forest came into view, and the absurdity of the forest truly hit her. Everything was twisted and contorted, there were rabbits with elongated legs, beavers with muscles the size of a pro-wrestler, and trees that whispered to each other in haunting tones that betrayed the cuddly cartoon-like exterior.

“I don’t believe I do Mistress, though my memory is not perfect, why?” Jeff asked, confused by her question.

“It was just a stray thought likely means nothing, let’s forget it for now.” She stopped as she found a burrow under a tree's roots, this tree didn't seem to be apt to talking to them. After she crawled in, Jeff removed himself from her as he took a different form. His body was a swirl of colors with four legs coming from a central body. His face had the usual two eyes, but he had a mouth filled with sharp teeth, apparently carnivorous.

It took two days to get everything perfect being a quadruped, and another day to relearn how to walk. Mistress felt her mind begin to return to normal, she was remembering who she was. After working with Jeff over those few days they were able to restore their mental connection.

So, can you hear me? Mistress thought to Jeff.

Loud and clear, now you will be able to pass me information and orders without risking discovery. Jeff had taken to mimicking a mane and tail for his mistress. Leaving a small thread of his body connecting the two along her spine. In almost every other mission they had been on they had needed cloths. Being hair was a new experience for Jeff that he seemed to enjoy.

Mistress had also taken stock of her inventory. Jeff had been carrying for her several items, a smart phone, a wallet, several small multipurpose tools, and a handful of other useful trinkets. The wallet had an ID, it wasn't her but it was at the same time... she chose not to dwell on it.

Having prepared everything, it was now time to gather information.

To bad she didn't know Equestrian…

Mistress Change had been in Equestria for about two weeks now. In that time she had managed to sort enough of her memories to find out she had gained the ability to read minds. Something that Jeff wasn't aware she could do. This proved to be very useful for learning equestrian, her mind also seemed adept at learning languages.

She had formed herself a persona, Morning Glory, a soft yellow unicorn with vibrant yellow hair. She was currently in a small town about three days travel from the chaos capital of the world. A tyrant of god like power currently was responsible for the world being in such a strange state. They had been in this state for over a decade as two mysterious alicorns sisters, led a small resistance group in search of a solution.

“Thank you for the information Logger Joe. I’ll be sure to be careful.” Mistress wandered off from town to the last known location of the sisters.

Galloping through the forest she stopped when a strange object smacked her in the eye. It fell to the ground as she rubbed her now sore eye. Looking it over, she was able to recognize the object as a playing die, like one from Monopoly, but weird. It was purple and looked like it had a galaxy in it. Then she heard something.

This is for anyone who needs help or just wants a friend. Summon the Dungeon Master of Equestria if you’re ever in need.

What the heck? Why did that sound familiar? Wait a second. That was a summoning phrase from one of the fanfictions she had read. What was it again? Some DM in Equestria or something? She remembered reading that she had to roll it to summon the guy, so she did.

A portal opened where the die landed, and out popped a tall, pale guy with a robotic arm, wearing all black. Black hoodie, black jeans, black leather shoes (weird). What was up with this guy and black?

“Whoa,” he said, getting up and dusting himself off.. “Well that’s new. Normally I hear whoever’s gonna summon me first, then I have to tell them to roll the die. They don’t normally just roll it.”

“Hello, I’m Mistress Change, or Morning Glory at the moment,” The small equine looked up at him, ”I think I’m a Displaced, although in my world they were fun cheesy fanfics. I remember reading yours I think, Dox right?”

“Um, yeah.” Dox said. “Hold up, how the hell do you know that? I never told you my name! Do you read minds or something?!”

“Yes but I am being polite and not reading yours. In my world your story is a fanfiction, similar to how the world of Equestria is known in the show My Little Pony Friendship is Magic.” She said smugly.

“Wait, what?” Dox said. “Okay, I know My Little Pony is a thing…. But I’m a fanfic?! Am I at least a well written one?! I mean, seriously! I refuse to believe that! I’m a living being! And about that, if I’m a fanfic, doesn’t that make you one, too?!”

“I thought you were really well written, love your story. I really liked your events with Arverice. But yes I am likely a fanfic as well, with the theory of the multiverse, everything is true. Meaning out there our story here is being animated as a movie,”

“WHAT THE HELL?!” Dox screamed. “Ya know what, I’d like to get off this subject. Where the hell are we?”

“We are about a three day hike from the chaos capital of the world, Discord still rules,” She was cut off by Dox.

“We’re on that episode here?” Dox said. “Wow, you’re pretty far back in time. Most of the people I’ve met have been at least past there.”

“Farther back actually, this is the first time Discord took over, Celestia and Luna have yet to ascend to the throne,” Mistress Change pulled out a thin device covered in a white and pink case,"also any chance you can get me infinite battery life on my phone?"

“Whoa!” Dox said. “Look, I barely know you. Last time I checked, I had to spill blood to do that, my blood. Maybe I’ll do it before I leave, but not right now. I can help a bit with the battery, though.” Dox reached over and grabbed the phone with his robotic arm. “Okay Righty, I need you to charge this person’s phone like you did mine.” Mistress Change saw a bit of electricity arc from the arm to the phone before Dox handed it back.

"Yay now I can take pics again. Say cheese," she said before quickly snapping a picture of Dox.

“Gah!” Dox said, reacting to the flash. “Yo, next time, turn off the flash!”

Mistress sheepishly grinned, "Right sorry. Jeff, you’re on camera duty."

After fixing the setting she lifted the phone to her mane, which promptly grabbed it before returning to normal.

“Whoa, what’s up with your hair?” Dox asked. “Actually, don’t want to know. I’ve already seen Pinkie pull a party out of literally nowhere, so I don’t want to know. So, what did you summon me for?”

"Well I really wanted to meet you, but while you’re here I could use some help. Need to get the princesses to find the Tree of Harmony, Discord will likely get in the way. In return I will offer my services, anything you need."

“Trust me, I’m not sure you could really offer me much,” Dox said. “Although, if I run into trouble, I could use an extra hand…. er, hoof. Actually, were you always like this? Did Discord do this, or what? Last guy I met had something to do with the Power Lottery, that happen to you, too?”

"No I was humanoid, when I got sent here I got all jumbled. Jeff explained I am a changeling, specifically biomass shifter, not like the locals. Here watch," Mistress closed her eye, slowly her body grew larger, her coat and mane turned a rich blue. Her previously golden mane stretched over her body, forming armor. By the end of the process, she had become an imposing stallion. "See? Now I'm a guard, name of Solar Guard."

“Wow, what the heck?” Dox said. “Ya know, lemme try.” Dox burst into a green flame, when the flame dissipated, a white unicorn with a brown mane stood where he was. “Well, it’s good to know I can still do that.”

"Right, Celestia smashed your old form, right? I really hope mine is more reasonable than most stories make her out to be." Mistress started walking, "Well shall we get moving? Need to find the sister's camp."

“Alright, let’s get moving,” Dox said before taking off. “Keep up if you can!”

It took a few hours to find the camp. It would have taken an hour less, but Dox forced the duo to find the Tree of Harmony first. He said something about needing to figure out the relative position from the tree to the camp. Nerd.

“Alright, we’re here,” Dox said, trying to catch his breath. “Wow, *huff* should have gone with a *huff* pegasus. They’re *cough cough* better for exercise. *WHEEZE*”

Mistress fell on the ground next to Dox, a little worse for wear, "Must *puff* mutate better, lungs."

A few moments later she returned to her hooves, "Remember, I am Solar Guard. Also, I expect the scouts from the camp found us. Two pegasi left to inform Celestia we are here."

“And you know that, how?” Dox asked.

"Wasn't joking when I said I could read minds. I'm not reading your's because that would be rude." The two sat down still recovering from the run, they waited for the future princess to arrive.

They didn't have to wait long, because they showed up a few minutes later. Both of the princesses were wearing full battle armor and had weapons attached to them. Luna had a sword and a scythe was clearly on her back. Celestia also carried a sword, but instead of a scythe, carried a warhammer. Dox cringed a bit upon seeing her.

“Who dares intrude upon our camp?” Celestia said.

"I am Solar Guard, a researcher and warrior. I come to aid you in displacing Discord from his throne," He kneeled before her, "I have found a way, with my friend's aid, to seal him in stone. We have found the Tree of Harmony."

The group of paranoid ponies fell dead still. Celestia had a look of horror and confusion. Reading her mind, Mistress realized the mare never considered such an option, "You wish to desecrate one of our greatest legends?"

“It’s not just a legend.” Dox said. “It’s a powerful asset. It can help you so much. If used by the just, it can help you in your quest! We believe that you two are the sisters the legends tell about!”

"What legend? My sister and I are not aware of any legends regarding us. We are simply alicorns bestowed with the power to control the sun and moon." Luna explained, reading her mind Mistress found this to be true, well if one bluffs, bluff big.

“Listen, I may not be able to vouch for my friend, but I can for me,” Dox said. “I will admit to you, I am not of this world.” Dox enveloped himself in a green fire. When it dissipated, he appeared to have changed back. “I am from another world. In that world, you two used these gems in the Tree of Harmony. They’re called the Elements of Harmony. You two were able to harness them and defeat Discord-"

Dox was cut off by a hoof in his mouth preventing him from sharing too much information. "He speaks the truth. Our world is but one of many. I stumbled upon him while wandering the forest. After which he led me to the tree. This magic tablet shows the truth."

A blue aura emanated from his horn, he pulled out his phone flipping to a picture of Dox and him by the tree. Mistress was in a stereotypical tourist pose waving at the camera. Dox was pointing at the tree, like as if it had great significance. He was even trying to point out all of the different gems on the tree.

“Sister, they may be telling the truth, the two marks on the trunk are similar to our cutie marks,” Celestia eyed over the small screen. Mistress visibly relaxed, Celestia was willing to trust them. Luna however eyed the human with distrust, it was almost too convenient for them.

“Fine but what doth thou plan to do in regards to the Tyrant? He will likely already know of this and dispatch creatures to stop us.” Luna leaned in bringing her face lose to Dox’s. Her scythe floating menacingly in her magic.

“I cannot judge that,” Dox said. “But I can help you so that it comes true. As you have noticed, I can change shapes, much like your changelings. The difference between me and them, however, is that I don’t have as many limits. Such as,” Dox was enveloped in a green fire. When the fire dissipated, there stood a female Discord. “I don’t have the species problem. So, I will distract him while you use the elements on him.”

Mistress couldn’t help but snicker at the plan, the strong stallion bringing everyone eyes upon him. Looking back at Dox he asked, “May we call this, ‘Operation Trap’?”

None of the guards or the two princesses understood the joke. Which caused Mistress to fall to his side laughing, one day he would corrupt their minds with the truth of the worlds out there. He looked to Dox hoping the fellow Displaced would understand the joke.

“Ya know, I woulda called it ‘Operation Drag’,” Dox said. He started laughing like a madman, unable to even stand.

“Oh I like that one too,” The princesses’ looks of confusion matched their inner thoughts,”But I digress we must hurry, the longer we wait the longer Discord has to prepare.”

The princesses turned to each other and stepped away, Celestia was for the help, although strange it was. Luna on the other hoof didn’t trust them in the least, Discord was capable of anything, creating spies didn't sound too far fetched.

“Luna I see that look on your face but, this is our best shot. Discord’s reign of chaos is leaving the world in shambles. This must be put to end,” Celestia whispered to her sister.

“I don’t like it, there must be another way,” Luna said.

“We have been looking for a way for the past year, maybe this was destined to happen. Besides it sounds like we will be out of harms way, with Discord distracted our trip should be quiet.”

Luna’s internal war finally ended with the logic of her sister, she however failed to warn anypony that she had one last test for the ponies. Raising her scythe, she swung it at the white stallion’s head. She wouldn't actually hurt him, but she need to test his nerves.

He didn't even blink.

“What the heck,” Dox said. “Why’d you do that? We’re already offering to help you! Why do you not trust us, still?” Dox quickly transformed back and pulled up the sleeve on his right arm. “I lost my arm for the better of another Equestria! I had to fight a fell shadow that had gained enough power to be called a fell ECLIPSE! Yet you don’t trust either of us. What is wrong with you?”

“Please excuse our sister. Discord’s rule has taught us to be paranoid. I assume she simply wanted to test Solar Guard’s resolve.” Celestia stepped between her sister and the two. Luna simply nodded at the comment before retracting her scythe. Celestia continued,”Let us begin the operation, ’Drag’ as you called it at once!”

“Yeah!” Dox said. “Okay, Solar, let’s get moving. We need to get there now.” With that, the two started off. A few seconds later, they dissipated into shadow stuff and vanished.

Over by Discord:

The duo reappeared, seeming to be remade from shadow stuff.

“WHOA!” Dox said. “I can still do that! HOLY CRAP! I haven’t been able to do that for a bit! So much fun!”

“Um Dox, how am I to lead Luna and Celestia to the tree now?”

“.... Crap,” Dox said. “Um, gimme a second.” Dox started feeling around like an idiot.

“Sure I’ll distract Discord, who is on his way over here, while you prepare to drop me back off,” Mistress charged off in the direction of the floating draconequus, “Hey Dissy, bet your minions can’t catch me.”

Discord laughed at the merry little game, he caused several enhanced beavers to come running form some peppermint cane trees. They were fast, but Mistress was far more agile causing the brutes to tumble over each other while making sharp turns.

Sadly, she hadn’t noticed all of them, as a few came out and jumped her.

Dox appeared right afterwards and sent them back with a wave of energy.

“You idiot,” Dox said before teleporting them back to the location they had appeared at. There was a portal there now, just waiting to be used. “You never pull a Leeroy Jenkins unless you know it’s going to work! We had a plan!”

“Still do have a plan. I figured you would need to teleport us, and Discord was on the way,” Mistress looked at the ground chastised, he only meant to help.

“Listen, I’m sorry,” Dox said. “But that wasn’t the original plan. I screwed up at first. We should have stopped and regrouped, possibly fixed it.” Dox looked over to the portal. “Listen, that portal is for you to get back to the princesses. While you lead them, I’m going to distract Discord alright?”

“Right, will do.” Mistress turned to the portal looking back a last time, “Thanks Dox I really appreciate the help.” with that he jumped through the portal.

Dox waited for a second before erupting into green flame and shifting into the form of a female Discord. He then walked towards the draconequus before calling out, “Oh, Discord~!” in as much of a voice like a hooker he could manage. Funny thing was, he was just trying to pull off a stereotype….

What? I’m not talking about the hooker stereotype, I’m talking about the stereotype that pretty much all changeling hookers are actually males.

Meanwhile with Mistress:

Reappearing before the two confused princesses, Mistress righted herself, looking each in the eye, “Sorry about that, lets be off.”

“Can you not teleport?” Luna asked confused by the rapid activity that had previously left them without a guide.

“Not really, but the area isn’t far from here. Actually, if we move fast, we can likely be there in fifteen minutes.” The princesses and Displaced changeling took off running like Tartarus was on their heels. Several guards had attempted to follow them but were unable to keep pace. Luna was curious how a unicorn was so easily outpacing earth ponies.

They began hearing the cries of beasts in the forest. Yellow eyes looking from the trees started chasing them. Mistress couldn’t find any thoughts, making it difficult for him to track the creatures.

A wolf made of wood lunged at Luna, who quickly dispatched it with her sword, “Be alert Discord’s beasts will not make this easy.”

By the time they arrived at the tree may beasts were chasing them. Mistress called out to the sisters, “It’s in that cave please retrieve the elements locked within and imprison Discord.”

Turning from the cave he fired a few spells from his horn, the blue lights exploding and blinding the pursuers. Now that no one was watching he allowed Jeff to form blades on their forehooves. Jumping at the stunned beasts, he began hacking away till he was able to destroy their cores. The cores were soft mushy bits of leaves and mud with a green glow connecting them to the trees.

After a few moments there was a bright flash and he stood with the princesses before Discord’s throne.

They stood shocked for a second to see Discord and a female draconequus trying to avoid his advances. When the female saw the ponies, she immediately ran over to them.

“Come on, baby,” Discord said. “We were only getting to the good part.”

“Eugh,” the draconequus said. “Trust me, kiddo, you’re not my type.” Dox took this chance to change back into his normal form. “And you never will be.”

“Discord,” Celestia stepped forward glaring at the tyrant,” Your tyranny ends now.”

Luna and Celestia pulled three gems, each, out of their armor. Red, pink, orange, green, blue and purple. They started glowing and spinning around the mares. Discord laughed while he started eating some seeds spilling them all over the ground.

“Please you think some pretty stones will stop me? I am Discord! God of Chaos,” He tossed the bag over his shoulder, “Please try.”

Celestia and Luna’s eyes glossed over, emitting pure white light. The gems shot forth a rainbow into the air which turned and slammed into the creature of chaos. He barely had a chance to raise his arm before the magic of the elements turned him to stone.

The magic rose farther into the air, arching over the small valley before splitting into a dome and banishing Discord’s magic leaving the world pure once again.

“Well then,” Dox said. “I guess my job here is done.” He turned towards Mistress. “Hey, gimme your phone.”

“Sure,” He pulled the phone from his armor again, passing it and two identical items to Dox, “These are my tokens. If you don’t mind dropping one in the void on your way out. The other is for you.”

The tokens were simple dog tags on chains, imprinted on the metal was a twin double helix, one green crossing a red one. Over the top of the two were an orange set of spikes with blue spikes coming out of the bottom. On the front side was a short bit of text.

‘I am Mistress Change, grasp this token to call upon a friend.’

“Alright then,” Dox said. “I’ll be sure to call you if I need you. I’m assuming you don’t know the words to send me back?”

“Wasn’t it something like,’Dox our contract is complete?’ or other?” Mistress started tapping his chin in thought.

A portal opened up next to Dox.

“Well, yeah,” Dox said simply. “See ya in the multiverse!” Dox then jumped through the portal and disappeared. The portal vanished immediately upon his entry.

“Take care Dox,” Mistress called out as he vanished, “I knew he would be awesome to meet. Now then, to talk with the princesses.”

So Mistress do you think Dox was aware he was speaking Equestrian? Jeff thought to Mistress. He had adopted a battle worn appearance to his armor persona making the battle with the timberwolves more believable.

Maybe if I remember correctly he had a creature greater than gods looking out for him. Might have been that. He responded with a puzzled expression I’m more curious about these memories about fanfiction and his world. Its not something from our past. Maybe after speaking with the princesses we can get some answers.

Speaking of….

“Celestia, Luna,” Mistress kneeled before the two, “It was an honor to fight alongside you.”

“Rise Solar Guard, you have proven that you are indeed an honorable warrior and pony. Now then what did the legend your friend spoke off tell us to do from here?” Celestia Stood over Mistress. Quickly returning to all four hooves he looked the two Alicorns in they eyes.

“I believe that in the chaos that has befallen us all, it would be a great honor to have the two of you become Rulers of Equestria.” Mistress heard a small click sound as Jeff snapped a picture of the sisters faces. Priceless just Priceless.

“Surely you jest mighty Solar, we are but humble Ponies. It would not be fitting for us to take the place of Queens after such a tyrant.” Luna spoke to the the guard her eyes still wide from shock.

“I do many things Luna but this is no joke. It has little to do with any legend,” He lied a little, “You two are powerful, and humble. These are great traits of rulers, besides the unicorns of this land are currently not strong enough to raise the sun and moon thanks to Discord’s rule. If we all had you two to rally behind then we might have a chance. In addition to have used the Elements of Harmony proves you both possess great honesty, loyalty, generosity, kindness, magic, and perhaps, the most important one, laughter.”

Another click another picture, this one of their deadpanned expression, yup going to have lots of blackmail material in the future.

Wonder what Twilight will think, Mistress thought with a smile.

Who is that? Jeff asked

That's a great question….

Author's Notes:

Thank you for everyone being patent, I want to try and upload every week or every two weeks

This chapter is a cross over with DJ A String and his story, The Dungeon Master of Equestria.

It was tones of fun writing with him and I learned a lot. He did a lot of the editing making Inazuma's Job easier.

Yes this also means the character Mistress Change is open for Crossovers, Please PM me.
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I will return to Syaoran's story next chapter and plan to get him ready to Crossover as well.

Lastly thank you for the support and let me know if there are problems.