Chrysalis is a driven lady: She's powerful, beautiful, and very persistant. She's also an egotistical pain in the ass with a heart as cold as the South Pole.
Scott has the misfortune of being her husband, in a marriage produced, cast, and directed by one Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, the Alicorn of Love. By marrying Chrysalis to this red headed ape, she hopes it will serve two purposes: Redeem the fallen queen and avenge a slight made against her because of a stupid story spark the dormant magic within all of humanity.
Yes, Earth has always had magic.
Now, if only Chrysalis would stop planning for world conquest...