Eris screamed as she hurtled through the skies, before crashing through the stone of Canterlot Castle and flopping onto the throne room’s floor.

“Damn unicorn mare,” she grumbled, pushing herself up, scowling. “How’d she have that much power? From the look of her she was this world’s Presto. But he didn’t have nearly that kind of power. Where’d she get it from?”

Oh, wouldn’t you like to know?

She turned, glowering at the male, transparent dragonequus standing a few feet away, his forelimbs folded.

“Oh, shut up!” she growled, moving over to the throne with a limp. That unicorn’s magic had done a number on her she wouldn’t have expected.

Too bad, he replied, laying back in the air as if on an invisible hammock. You took my magic away, so you’re stuck with my blabbering, whether you like it or not, Eris.

She just continued to glower, before slamming a clawed fist into the nearby wall. It was all going so well until that unicorn butted in.

“Wonder what the princess needs us for,” Rainbow Dash said as they all hurried down the hall, herself flying above the others.

“Don’t rightly know,” Applejack said, her expression a deep frown. “But, did any o’ ya’ll think it weird how there weren’t no guards standing outside the castle when we got here?”

“Or why we haven’t seen anypony since arriving?” Dash asked, looking down at the orange mare as her powerful legs pushed her onward. “Yeah. I did notice that. What ya think’s going on, huh?”

“We’ll find out soon enough, darlings,” Rarity said as they reached the doors and she used her magic to help push them open.

What they saw made them all recoil at the stone statues of the princesses, both in positions that did not look wanted, the pained expressions on their faces causing Fluttershy to whimper.

“What in the hay happened here?” Dash yelled, flying over to the one that looked like Luna.

“Girls, Spike, run! Get out of here, now!”

The alarmed voice caused them to all look up, only to gasp in shock.

Discord was suspended in the air in some kind of orange sphere, his paw and claw pressed against the sides as he looked down at them in fright.

“Discord!” Fluttershy cried in alarm, flying up to the sphere, her eyes filled with concern. “What happened? Who did this to you?”

“Who did this to the princesses?” Dash asked, indicating to and grimacing at the sight of the two Alicorn statues.

“There’s no time to explain!” Discord cried, his voice filled with urgent fear. “You have to get back to Ponyville, now! Twilight’s in danger!”

Before they could really absorb what Discord had just said, a female tone of laughter started up, causing them all to look around at the otherwise empty room.

“Oh, Dissy, Dissy, Dissy. Still trying to spoil my fun, even without all your powers?”

“Wait. Somepony took away Discord’s powers?” Applejack asked, unnerve settling in her voice.

“I know what you mean, darling,” Rarity shuddered, hugging herself. “I dread to think of it.”

“Well, don’t worry about that, dear Rarity,” the female voice said, before sounding like it was behind them, causing them to turn and see another dragonequus like Discord, only she was clearly female. “It’s going to be the least of your concerns very soon.”

“What did you do to our princesses?!” Dash growled, shooting through the air, her fist pulled back as she charged at the female dragonequus.

However, a second before her fist made contact with her face, the dragonequus simply wasn’t there, causing Dash’s fist to collide with the back of the throne instead.

“Well, I could give you a partial example, I suppose,” a cruel chuckle came from behind her.

Dash suddenly couldn’t move her body, followed by her crying out as she felt an immense pain as something hard forced it’s way inside her lower lips at a pace so hard it was half-way inside her within a second.

She screamed in pain as she felt the thing inside deeper than anything, terrifying her. “Unlike the Alicorns, though, I think I’ll leave you with a present,” the female voice behind her jeered, before Dash felt a hot warmth flow through her nethers and into her womb.

Before her brain could fully process what had just happened, the thing inside her pulled out and she was tossed back, slamming into the others and they all fell to the floor, Dash not even able to realize she could move again.

“Keeping you all frozen to watch was so amusing,” the female dragonequus jeered, sitting back down on the throne, putting her fingers together. “Oh, and Dash, cycle times mean nothing to a being of chaos. Be ready for another mother to feed.”

“You... you bitch!” Fluttershy growled, standing up and glaring at the dragonequss. “How dare you do that to my friend!”

She just smirked back. “Easy. you just saw it. I am Eris, Queen of Chaos. And, you lot could ruin my plans, so I’m going to make sure you can’t.”

She grinned cruelly, holding up her talon, which shone with orange light.

All the mares and dragon were lifted up, their arms pinned to their sides as they were surrounded by the same aura. Discord’s bubbled popped and he was brought to be alongside them all.

“So, to make sure you don’t spoil my fun, I’m going to scatter you across the world. Hope you like road trips,” she sneered. “And no, unlike you, Discord, I won’t be giving any chances. No quick little games to give them a chance, just scattering. Hope you don’t die. That would be boring.”

With that she thrust her hand towards one of the windows and they were all hurled towards and through it, flying off into the sky, their group being scattered apart.

Eris cackled as she turned her eyes towards Ponyville. “Now, for you, Princess Twilight.”

Face facts, Eris. Your plan failed because you underestimated the ponies, just like I did before and just as you did back in your own world, Discord’s essence taunted, before glaring at her. And you’ll pay far worse than I ever did once they all get back together and stop you.

Eris’ glower turned into an amused sneer. “Stop me? Stop me? AHAHAHAHA! Oh, Discord, you are hilarious.” She leaned back in her throne, chuckling. “I chose their destinations well. And, with her now carrying my child, it’s only a matter of time before Rainbow Dash will have to chose between her loyalty to something more important to any mare, or her friends. Which do you think she’ll choose?”

What you’ve forced upon her is mine and you know it! the male growled, clenching his fists. The fact that you kept switching our genitalia does nothing to change the fact it was my essence that pumped into her, not yours. You think I wouldn’t know this? Dash won’t have to choose her loyalties, because we’re friends now! You were a fool to send me with her. I’ll now protect that mare til my last breath!

She hummed. “I know. I’m counting on it.”

He blinked, taking a step back. Wh-what?

Eris snorted. “You are so predictable, Discord. All you goodie-toe-shoes are. Rainbow Dash will be in danger due to her condition and you’ll do whatever you can, full powers or not, to keep her safe. I highly doubt you’ll all get out of this with you still alive. All to protect what’s now most important to you both.” She cackled cruelly. “Oh, isn’t it grand when things come together.”

Discord snarled. Not as much as you think, Eris. That blast of magic you were hit with was pure magic, like that of the Elements of Harmony. His face smoothed into a sneer. You can feel it, can’t you? You don’t have as much power as you should, even after taking the majority of mine. You don’t even have enough to spread your chaos.

She growled back. “A minor setback, you bastard. I’ve still won. The sun and moon at now at my command and—”

Discord chuckled. Oh, is that so? I’d suggest looking outside, my dear.

Frowning in confusion, Eris turned to look the shattered window at the sun still not yet set. What did this fool mean by—?

Her eyes widened as she watched the sun slowly sink beneath the horizon and the moon lift up to greet the night.

She whirled to look at the stone statues of the mares she’d raped before petrifying them. They were still stone. There was no way they were moving the celestial orbs.

Extending her magical veiw outwards, she could see another pony, a single pony, had take control of them. When she tried to indentify the pony though, something blocked her.

She turned a glare at Discord. “What’s going on?!”

Discord just sneered. Oh, you can’t tell. He chuckled. I’ve no reason to help you, Eris. You want answers to your problems? Find them yourself. Oh, wait. He cackled. Thanks to that harmonic blast of magic from that unicorn, you can’t.

Eris snarled, slamming her fist against the wall. “Whomever has taken control of the sun and moon will pay. I may not know who you are, but I will find you and rip you apart with my bare hands.”

Mr. and Mrs Cake sat on their couch, anxiously looking at the clock. Pinkie should have been back hours ago. Why wasn’t she back yet?

After the destruction of the Friendship Castle, they worried Pinkie may have been inside when it came down, but they hoped she wasn’t.

But, if she wasn’t in the castle when it came down, where was she and why had she not returned.

A quick, frantic knocking on the door caused them to jump, before Mr. Cake got up and opened it, only gasp in shock when he saw the mare standing there, a young mare resting on her back.

“You have to help Trixie,” she said, her expression stern and worried.

“Oh... my,” Mrs Cake said as she and her husband sat across from Trixie in the living room. She had explained to them about what had happened, however, what was making them uneasy was having seen the young mare that looked so mare like Twilight Sparkle suckling from Trixie’s breasts during the tale.

Trixie sighed. “Trixie realizes this isn’t easy to understand, but Trixie begs you to let her and Trixlight stay the night so we can leave for the Crystal Empire tomorrow.”

Mr. Cake scratched his head, his expression one of discomfort. “Does she really have to do that? I feel... like I’m looking at something I shouldn’t.”

“Thank Celestia the twins are already in bed,” Mrs Cake murmured.

Trixie nodded, looking down sadly at the young mare’s head resting in her lap. “Trixlight was hurt and the only way to save her was to make her young and finish it by feeding her magically altered breast milk from myself.”

There was silence for several long moments as they all sat there, the only sounds being Trixlight’s gentle, content breathing.

“So, you need to go to the Crystal Empire?” Mrs Cake asked after several minutes of silence became too much.

Trixie nodded. “It is the one place in Equestria where Discord’s, and, by default, Eris’ magic has no power. If I can get Trixlight there, she and her friends can come together and stop her.”

Both Cakes looked at each other, before Mr. Cake spoke up. “But, how will you get there. The trains to the Empire have been shut down for several months due to repairs needing to be done.”

Trixie closed her eyes. “We’ll go to Manehatten and travel from there. It might take a while, but we will get there. And, with the Amulet’s power helping me keep my daughter safe, we should get to the Empire in one piece.”

“I... I still can’t believe how horrible this Eris being is,” Mrs Cake growled, clenching her fists. “To do that to Twilight’s parents and right in front of her. She... she’s worse than Discord ever was.”

Trixie nodded, before looking down wistfully at the pony sleeping in her lap. “The only way to keep Trixlight’s mind intact was by changing her memories, making her not think her parents were her parents... and that I’m her mother.”

The guilt was clear in her voice to the Cakes. She didn’t care how much she was told it was the right thing to do to save the young mare’s life, she still felt horrible about robbing Twilight Sparkle of her family and even her name.

Mrs Cake got up and moved over, before pulling Trixie into a hug. “It’s alright, dear. I know you’re still blaming yourself. But, no matter what, Eris is the one to blame, not you. Never tell yourself any different Trixie.”

Whilst a small part of her still feared the mare after what the unicorn had done the last time she’d been in Ponyville, the sight of her on their doorstep her pushed all other thoughts away.

Being a mother herself, she could understand Trixie blaming herself for things out of her control. The times things happened to the twins that she hadn’t been able to stop, simply because it was beyond her abilities, were too numerous to list.

And she knew the pressures of becoming a new mother and Trixie’s were even bigger than her own, what with having to care for a daughter already past her younger years and with memories that would no doubt cause confusion and heartache done the line. She only wished she could be there to help Trixie all the way, but they had to remain in Ponyville in case Eris tried anything and they’d only slow Trixie down anyway.

“Come on, now, dear,” she said, helping Trixie up, the unicorn using her magic to lift Trixie up without waking her. “Since... since she’s not going to be around for a while, you can borrow Pinkie’s room tonight. We’ll help you get ready to had for Manehatten tomorrow.”

Trixie thanked the Cakes for their kindness and followed the slightly pudgy mare upstairs. The room of the premiere party planner of Ponyville was as Trixie coudl’ve guessed.

There were streamers and balloons along the walls and confetti strewed across teh floor.

Sitting in a corner was a small, toothless alligator that just stared at her as she entered.

“That’s Gummy,” Mrs Cake said when she noticed Trixie staring at the little reptile. “He’s Pinkie’s pet. Don’t worry. He couldn’t hurt a fly.”

Trixie looked uncertain, but nodded and moved over to the bed, using her magic to swipe streamers, candy wrappers and confetti off, before lifting the covers and resting Trixlight under them, before moving in herself.

“Sleep well, deary,” Mrs Cake said in a slightly sad tone. “We’ll help you get ready to leave in the morning.”

Trixie nodded, giving her thanks once again before the door was closed quietly.

Trixie settled into the covers more to get comfortable.

Trixlight, seeming to sense her mother’s presence in her sleep, moved closer, nuzzling her head against Trixie’s chest and giving a contented sigh.

Despite it all, Trixie couldn’t help but smile, not ignore the warm feelings that welled up inside her as she closed her eyes and went to sleep with her daughter, Mrs Cake watching from a crack in the hallway, who gave a warm smile, before heading off to join her husband in bed.

Author's Notes:

Hmmm. I don't like how this turned out. i feel like it should've been different, like it could've been better.

*sighs*

Well, at any rate, next chapter will be when Trixie and Trixlight are in Manehatten. I challenge any of you when you read it to get the comic book movie reference.

And... yeah, i decided to give Discord a reason to have watch over Dash. Hope that isn't gonna come bck and bite me in the butt.

Anyway, hope you found at least some enjoyment from this chapter in that it means the story is moving forward a little bit more after such a long hiatus. I'll write the next chapter on Wednesday, as it's my dad's 50th birthday tomorrow so i'll be going to see him to wish him happy birthday.

Til next time, later everypony

Man, i feel like this chapter sucks shit compared to the others.