Sunset didn't know the two women in front of her, with same hair color they looked like sisters but she couldn't tell, what she did know was that they were trying to restrain her and that they knew she was a pony.

" I, I won't let you get away with your plans! I'll stop you, I'll stop you and save the school! ". Like a mad woman Sunset rush toward them. Starlight was expecting a magic battle rather than a physical one so she wasn't ready when Sunset assaulted them, in instincts she sidestepped when Sunset jumped at her but been in the doorway this left no room but to collide with Aria, taking her to the floor too. Sunset quickly for up and used the chance to get away from them.

" Stop! Where are you going?! ". Starlight yelled as she tried to untangle herself from Aria. They lost precious time as some of Aria's belts for hooked on some of the holes in Starlight's pants.

When they finally got up they ran outside but we're unable to see in which direction did Sunset run off to. " Damn it! She got away, the Principal is gonna be pissed! ". Aria growled kicking the floor in frustration.

" No kidding, and now she looks more confused that before, we need to get her before something bad happens to her or before she do something dangerous ". Said Starlight looking in all directions to see if she could get a clue of the way she took. " This is why I told you not to rush like that ".

" Yeah? Well excuse me for trying to help, besides, you and Celestia told me how weird she was acting and how she was all bitchy and mean so I was simply taking a more direct approach, you are the one who jumped scared when she tried to tackle you! ".

Starlight looked embarrassed. " I, I didn't think she would come at us like she did, a mayor mistake on my part I'll admit, anyway, something happened to her again ". Starlight kept looking searching but she saw Aria walking back to the apartment.
"Where are you going? ".

" To lock the door in her apartment,duh! This is not Equestria you know, you let one door open and next thing you know you have a bunch of hobos living inside ". After Aria said that something clicked inside Starlight's mind.

" What? ".

" Nothing, well? Maybe something, but I'll need more information, for now we need to look for Sunset ".

" Can't you use a spell to track her down? You mentioned that magic is allowing us to do more stuff now, right ".

" Yes, which is not all that good, it means spells and more powerful magic is available to us but so is to our enemies, not to mention that there's a bigger chance of humans witnessing magic ".

" Oh yeah, forgot about that, even Adagio didn't want magic to be know by humans ". Aria agreed.

" Before we close the door we need to take something belonging to Sunset to use in the spell, then we can track her down ". Th two girls looked around the room finding it completely clean except for the table and the bed which were prepared for the date Big Mac had planned with Sunset.

" Holy shit, I saw a couple of movies were the protagonists prepared a room like this for their lovers but to see it in real life, this is just to much ". Said Aria inspecting the table while Starlight did it with the bed.

" Applejack told me that Big Mac already proposed to Sunset so this was probably to celebrate ".

" And now? Now the big guy is gone maybe dead even and Shimmer is probably having a mental breakdown... Fuck ". Aria whispered the last part with a slight sob.

" Aria, are you? Are you crying? ".

" N-no, just, just that fucking smell that is irritating my eyes, I'm not a softy like you losers, now get moving! Find something quickly so we can catch that poor idiot! ".

" I'm on it ". Starlight said smiling at the cute deny from the siren. Starlight opened the small nightstand to the left of the bed and found a few items inside the drowned, a comb, loose change, a handkerchief and a small box that she couldn't identify. She took the handkerchief with her. " Got it! ". Starlight said. She found Aria trying to clean out her face of a couple of tears.

" If you say anything I'll sign so loud next to you that I'll make you deaf ".said Aria pointing to her slightly red eyes, clear sign that she cried. Starlight rolled her eyes and nodded, still smiling.

" Ok, let me do this ". Starlight changed in old equestrian language, Aria did know some of the words but not all of them, sirens did more of their magic by singing and the teaching of those spells was mostly about rhymes and verses. When the spell was done, the handkerchief shinned with purple magic and one of the tips became rigid, the tip then pointed in at north of their position. " Alright, now we follow it, hm do you have one of those cars by any chance? ".

" Yeah, like I make enough money for that, let's get going ". After speaking out Aria locked the door but took one last look at the room, the candles wouldn't be lighted yet, nor the bed would be used, but maybe she could change that, at least she would try.

Only after Aria and Starlight left did Sunset came out of her hiding place, she didn't know what deal they had with Abigail but it couldn't be good, also she was confused as to why has she awaken inside an unknown place and even more from what happened until now, last thing she could remember was trying to stop Abigail from revealing her secret to the school only to be tricked and been exposed to the memory stone she was carrying. " Could it be that the reason as to why I can remember anything? ". Sunset pounded. " I need to find Big Mac, he's the only one that can help me ".

For what little she could make out of her surrounding she tried to pinpoint her location, either she need it to find the school or Principal Celestia's house first, then getting inside and look for Big Mac, she just hoped she wasn't too late before Abigail could erase everyone's memories.

NEONBUGG...

Trixie was having troubles thinking. " Buck, buck buck buck buck buck BUCK! ". troubles thinking in a good insult to fate for having her dealing with a war when her best friend and pony meat shield was in another world, passing a good time with those two legged freaks she heard about.

A window broke behind her, two Changelings crashed through and were wrestling for dear life against one another, the good Changeling, or as Trixie and Starlight called them when they were drunk, neonlings, grabbed the bad one by the wings and tore them apart causing green blood to spill from the empty sockets, if that wasn't violent enough for a creature that looked like it was made out of fruit gum, the neonling impaled the black attacker with its antlers.

" You... are you ok? ". Trixie asked approaching the winner Changeling, he looked exhausted and in closer look he was injured as well.

" No, no problem, ugh just a bit numb, the bastard got me with that sti... with that... why? Why is... the world spi-nning? ". The Changeling didn't get to breathe again as his body turned rigid and the color drained from it.

" So-sompony help! Help! ". Before she could help a third time a few meters back, one more window broke and another Changeling entered, this one was perfectly fine and alert, his green eyes locked in Trixie and as soon as it so her if hissed and a scorpion tail pointed at her, Trixie didn't waste time, she just turned around and ran for her life.

" Buck buck BUCK! ". Behind her the sound of buzzing wings appeared and that told her she had a stalker on her 6. She did a sharp turn on the corner of the corridor hoping that her persecutor would smash itself against the wall but to her dismay the bug simply reduced its speed and took the corner safely before accelerating once more to catch up.

" Buck, buck buck! Rainbow Dash! Where are you!? ". Trixie yelled without reducing speed, in front of her a door could be seen, taking it as her salvation, Trixie double her effort but the Changeling did so as well, probably feeling that it would catch to her once she stopped to open the door, the Changeling prepared to ram her with its sting but Trixie wasn't friends with one of the most powerful unicorns for nothing.

Her horn glowed as magic concentrated inside, the Changeling probably could have realize something was up by this but Trixie's oversized hat blocked its view and instead of stopping it increased its speed once more to overrun her. Mere inches off from colliding with door muzzle first, Trixie disappeared in a flash and smoke, the Changeling going to fast to stop smashed itself against the door breaking it in pieces, a few splinters penetrated the soft parts not protected by chitin but even with that and the blow to its head the evil bug was still up for hunting and destroying. Trixie who just teleported behind her pursuer did a run for the other direction, her hooves making enough sound to alert the Changeling of her location.

It spread its wings to follow but the fragments of wood imbedded in it end up damaging them completely. " Arggggh! You'll pay for this mare! ". Not giving up, the Changeling ran behind her getting its sting ready.

" Buuuuuck! ". Trixie tried to run but her legs were getting tired fast, her last year living in pinyville took a good portion of her stamina away and now she would pay for it.

The Changeling in the other hoof was strong fit and in a frenzy sensing so much love coming from the blue mare, its legs would keep moving even if they turned to mush in the process. It took a few meters but soon the hungry but was on her tail, by pure instinct, Trixie ducked and her hat was impaled in the stinger.

Crying to this point, Trixie was blessed with an idea. It was going to be difficult but she was desperate. Her horn charged a second time, but instead of a teleportation she had another frickin mind. The Changeling could see this and was wary but Trixie would take care of that, or rather her cape, when she felt the sting coming for another stab she unhooked the cape that got tangled first blocked the view of the Changeling and second, got tangled in the front hooves of her assassin.

The Changeling tripped but the momentum send it forward crashing with Trixie soon after a wall, the hard armor of the bug again took the blunt of the impact while Trixie wasn't so lucky, her back hurt a lot but her survival instincts told her to ignore the pain and rise.

The Changeling got up first and jumped at her, tail ready, the stinger missed the real target, her eye but it sunk in her ear, a last jerk have saved her. " Stay still! ". The Changeling roared while rising its tail once more.

" Trixie! ". A voice called from behind, the Changeling turned to see who was coming and that was its final mistake. A pair of hooves took its head pulling it back to the front where a charged horn was waiting for it, the tip stabbed the Changeling through the right eye, Trixie then let loose the magic she kept stored since the trick with the cape and the inside of the head was blasted at point blank range.

At first look it seemed like nothing happened until magic and smoke erupted by all the orifices of the head, the Changeling only twitched once before its body stood still, smoke still coming out of it. " You! You, stay, still ". Trixie huffed exhausted through words. Applejack ran to her.

" Trixie! Trixie? ". Applejack approached just taking a couple of seconds to see what the unicorn did to the Changeling. " Holy smokes, like literally! Trixie? Are ya ok? ".

" You, you ask if I'm ok? If I'm ok? ". Trixie's eyes glared daggers at her. " If I'm ok? Of course I'm ok! Never been better! My best and possible only friend left to some adventure while I was chased down by some murderous oversized bug and almost got stabbed with bucking poison! ".

" Ah, Hm Trixie, yer, yer ear is bleeding ". Applejack pointed to the hole in the upper part of her ear.

" Oh great! Just bucking great! I'm poisoned, bucking great! ". Trixie said before falling unconscious.

" Poor thing, better get her outa here ". Applejack pulled Trixie over her back and ran as fast as she could without risking dropping her cargo, she hoped to find help soon.

Outside on the sky, dogfighting between the two clans of Changelings was still going, Rainbow flew with three of her pegasus Scorts, one had succumbed to a Changeling, but at least it was avenged, that give Rainbow a source of consolation but she knew it was just an empty blessings.

Currently the fight was in the defender's favor, the invading bugs had a slight headstart but they lost that not soon after, with the cannons and quick response from Pharynx's troops the battle in the air was almost concluded, too fast too soon, Rainbow didn't like that.

She didn't know how smart or strong was Ebony Spear but she doubted that she would risk her entire brood in one single desperate and half baked attack, no. Right now Rainbow and her three partner were assisting in clear up what was left from the first wave of attacker.

A group of three colorful Changelings were been pursued by a group of bad ones with the same number. The defender's turned around and shoot magic from their antlers but the enemy simply tanked the attacks and flew through it. The failed maneuver give the black Changelings time to catch up and soon they were on to them.

Hooves, antlers, tails, headbutts, magic blasts, nothing was missing from the fight. " Let's give them a hoof guys, but watch out for that stinger! ". The three ponies nodded and broke formation to assist their allies.

The Invaders needs taken by surprise when Rainbow and the other pegasus fell upon them, two of them were dislodged before they could cause more damage to their friends but one of them landed a hit on the torso of its opponent.

Rainbow tackled the black Changeling hard knocking it down. " Take care of the injured! Take her to safety! ". Rainbow ordered as she followed the recovering Changeling, before it could it could restore its position Rainbow rammed the Changeling once more but unlike before she didn't let go, she took it in a hug in away that unable it to use its stinger to reach her, she then increased her speed into a descent, the Changeling trashed trying to get free but Rainbow held strong.

Soon they reached maximum speed and Rainbow continued her dive. " Let go you crazy mare! You're gonna kill us both! ". Rainbow didn't answer, she continued, getting closer to the floor below. When she reached the desired speed Rainbow pushed the Changeling away from her to separate their trajectories, Rainbow did a line parallel to the floor but the Changeling continued toward, it desperately tried to correct its trajectory but at the speed it was pushed it was impossible.

Rainbow heard a far splashing sound, she smiled but only for a second before she turned stern again. As she ascended again she saw a cluster of evil Changelings, maybe seven or eight that had taken control of the tower with the cannons and we're now using them against the city and its defenders.

For that many a frontal attack would leave many casualties, but Rainbow had the perfect solution. Without decreasing speed she changed course toward the tower, her wings flapped harder and harder making a small barrier of appear in front where f her hooves. Long ago, when Rainbow first managed her first sonic Rainboom her body almost broke in pieces and she lost several feathers the day after she executed the stunt, but by now she had perfected it to such degree that she could pull it off with less effort and in less time, now she could use the Rainboom not only as a stunt but also as a weapon. By her calculations, the tower was at the perfect distance to use the new variant of the sonic Rainboom, the Electroboom.

As she gained more speed she started rubbing her front hooves together, the grinding started to create static which grew and grew as seconds passed by. Her presence wasn't lost to the Changelings which turned one of the cannons in her direction but Rainbow didn't even changed her course to avoid fire. The projectiles came close enough to for Rainbow to feel the heat of the magic balls but nothing else, when one cannon wasn't enough the Changelings tried to bring the second to bare at the pegasus but now it was too late, Rainbow reached maximum terminal speed at the same time she released the static accumulated in her hooves, the Changelings were both hit and electrocuted by the Electroboom, even the cannons were blown to pieces, from far away a massive white circle could be seen at the top of the tower extending all around, it lasted for 10 seconds before it vanishing.

With the biggest group of Changelings taken care off, the remaining ones flying over the city were dispatched with no further casualties, still, the city was in panic and now Rainbow realize why the fight in the sky was so short, they knew that the fight in the air would end up bad for them so instead they went for terrain more suited for their smaller number, the streets and run down of the city.

The three pegasus found Rainbow and quickly asked for new instructions. " You will stay with me, you two must go to Pinyville and inform what happened here, Princess Twilight will take care after that, understood? ". The three nodded. " Good, now get going! ". The two pegasus ordered away saluted and left.

" What are you order know Miss Dash? ". Asked the other one. " We have to find Applejack and Trixie, after that... well? We'll see ". Rainbow and her companion flew toward the Royal meeting room.

Meanwhile, through the tunnels accessing the Royal meeting room, a large group of evil Changelings were dispatching the few remaining guards with ease, overseeing the advance was Crimson Javelin. " We should be near the room, keep advancing and kill at sight, no matter what you find! ". Crimson observed as her younger kin moved inspecting every little hole and breaking any door they come across.

Everything was going smoothly until behind her a yell of surprise was heard, she turned around and ducked in time when one of the rear guards was send flying.
" Well, if it isn't cousin red pepper tail, and here I thought this day couldn't be more repulsive! ".

" Pharynx, traitor to our kin, right hoof pet to the false king! I was wondering when would I have the displeasure of seen you again! ". Crimson said with disdain.

" Sorry to keep you waiting, first I need it to make sure my brother was safe, but now, I can buck the heck out of you and your deformed clan ".

Crimson actually looked shocked. " Would you dare try and breed us into submission?
You are worse that I first thought, you perverted foul nag! ".

Pharynx facehoofed. " Not what I meant you stupid! You now what? Just come at me you bitches! ". Pharynx challenged as he got into position.

" Kill him! ". Crimson roared. At once, her rear guard attacked.

CHS...

Something was wrong, very wrong. Sunset knew it the moment those two girls attacked her inside the unknown room, but that was just the tip of the horn for her.
Before reaching CHS she came across people that seemed to know her, the few landmarks she knew near the school had changed too, some slightly while others far more.

The second biggest one was the school, it looked different from when she was just starting high school along Big Mac's sister, Applejack and her five friends, the school was bigger now and the entrance seems to have been renovated not too long ago.

But the must prominent change was Sunset herself, for the second time in the day she was exposed to her new look as she was older now, more of a woman that the girl that crossed to the human world. She was still trying to get her wits together when she was called. " Sunset? ". The redhead turned around to find Luna standing just walking out of one of the classrooms. " You're here! Are you ok? ".

" I, Mi-Miss Luna? ". Luna walked closer but her face showed just as much surprise as Sunset's.

" You called me... Miss? ". Asked Luna stopping a few steps from her niece, she was wary of Sunset due to what Starlight told Celestia so she kept a little bit of distance should this Sunset go nuts, she also used the clipboard she was carrying as a sort of shield.

" You, you look older, but why? ". Sunset wondered in low voice but Luna was able to hear.

" What? Are you picking a fight with me? If you are, then let me tell you now, you better show me respect or I'll kick your butt, niece or not ". Luna seemed to forget caution and was now spoiling for a brawl apparently.

" N-no! I'm not! At the contrary, I'm trying to prevent something awful from happening to everyone here, but first I need to find Big Mac, fast! ". Luna again donned a shocked expression.

" Sunset, did you hit your head, have you got into an accident that we don't know? If so please tell me now ".

" I'm fine! I told you I need to speak with Big Mac! He's the only one who can help me, the only one who... believes me ". Sunset paused remembering something important, now that she was in front of Luna a sense of sadness flooded her. " Please, tell me where he is, then, then I'll go away, so you two can be together, it is what he wants ".
Luna watched her niece's behavior and somehow a few blurry memories started to surface in her sea of thoughts.

" Sunset... why would I get together with Big Mac, he loves you just as much as you love him, right? Isn't that why you're worried? Worried of where and how he is? ".

" Wha-what? M-Me and, and Big Ma-Applejack's brother? N-no, he's not, in love with me, I saw him kissing you! Why would he kiss you if he's not in love ".

" That's not right! That's because-! ". Before Luna could explain further, the bells of the end of period ringed causing a wave of students to flow into the hallways.

Sunset tried to move away but Luna grabbed her wrist before she could. " Nah nah! You're coming with me young lady! ". Sunset fought back but new voices from behind calmed her down.

" Sunset! You're here! You're here! That means that you feel better, right? ". Pinkie said jumping her way to Sunset. Sunset was stunned by seen Pinkie older that she remembered.

" I, I don't understand! What's going on? Am I too late? Is this part of her plans? I... Big... Mac ". Before anything could be explained at either side, Sunset started to lose consciousness again.

" Sunset! Sunset! Quick, Pinkie! Up me get her to Redheart ". Called Luna immediately, Pinkie complied while the rest of the students did way for both women to move Sunset, some even tried to help but Luna told them that only her and Pinkie could take care of it. With Sunset's reaction been witnessed by many students and specially after the morning meeting more rumors started to spread, some even going as wild as saying that the redheaded girl was pregnant and that Big Mac ran away from her. Those were fewer that the rest but they grew less so when word of it reached Applejack, who made it specially clear that no one was to dirt his brother and her friend's honor without losing their teeth and a few bones because of her.

CANTERLOT, NORTH SIDE...

" Something went wrong with your spell ". Said a grumpy Aria. They have been walking for an hour or more in the direction that the enchanted handkerchief was pointing which kept them going in a straight line to the north of the city, it would probably take them around another hour more before reaching the margin of the city on foot, while the city was considered big, a good quarter of its size was made by the multiple farms at the West side like the Apple's which mean that the urban portion wasn't that big from North to South, still, Aria hated walking, specially if the walking was for nothing.

" Can't be wrong, even here my magic is doing what is suppose to do, we are definitely behind her ". Said Starlight defensibly.

" Ok, then explain to me how come we haven't see her yet, and why is she going in this direction, didn't she said she was going to save the school or some shit? ". Said Aria remembering her weird rant before she bolted out.

" Is obvious that she still far thanks to that head start from the beginning, and... I think she's going north looking for him ". Starlight said with a touch of sadness.

" That doesn't add up, she was blabbering nonsense about school and someone named Audrey ".

" Abigail ".

" Whoever, in short she was just talking coo coo, so how come she knows where he is but not anything else, beside, she didn't even seemed to act like Celestia described her when she called me for help, she didn't seemed evil, or bitchy, if anything she looked scared and confuse ".

" Hm, you do have a point there, when we found her she looked more like a lost girl that an aggressive adult, perhaps... ".

" You're making that face again ".

" What face? ".

" That ' I know what may be going on but I won't tell to annoy people around me' kind of face! ". Aria accused. " Either you speak what you know or stop doing those frowns ".

Starlight stopped first and looked for a place to rest for a bit, she found a bench and Aria followed her. As soon as the siren sat down she took off her boots and massaged her feet. " Dang! Biker boots aren't the best choice to walk for long distances, so ".

" Something that you said earlier stock out to me ".

" What did I said? ".

" That part about many people living inside a single room, it somehow matches what I saw with Sunset, this Sunset, and the black eyed Sunset, and the real Sunset, they all speak, act and react different ".

" You mean like multiple personalities? ".

" Not exactly, is more like, like they each has a different part in time, the first Sunset, the bad one was surprised to live with the principal, but it obvious that she knew of the apartment, the second one, the one we are chasing didn't know the apartment was hers but she knew about the school. Princess Twilight told me once that Sunset Shimmer was exposed to the memory stone and that after been used on her her memories of the human world disappeared ".

" You think she was shot with it again? ".

" No, there's no way someone did something to her without us knowing, but the news about Big Mac could had triggered something similar, something traumatic that somehow caused the same effect ".

" That sounds too complicated, but magic is already complicated as it is so, maybe? ".

" Well, is just a theory, we need to catch Sunset first, we rested enough, we have to keep going ".

" Ok, but first, are you sure your spell worked fine? ".

" Of course it did! Even My friend Trixie can do this spell, there's no way I failed ".

" Ok, let me see that ". Aria snatched the handkerchief from Starlight who huffed offended. Aria saw the piece of cloth with scrutiny and after staring at it for a while she got it closer to her nose and took a sniff.

" Ewww! What are you doing that for? ".

" Just confirming what I thought, this isn't Shimmer's you dolt, this belong to Apple! ".

" What? How do you know? ".

" The smell, it smells of men's cologne! ".

To confirm it Starlight too sniffed the cloth, she didn't know how much different was a man's smell from a stallion but she thought it would smell strong and she was right.
" Oh crud! I... How could I make such a mistake? I took it from her nightstand! ".

" Oh yes, her nightstand, the one next to the bed where the two of them sleep and he may or may not leave his stuff from time to time, yeah ". Aria said sarcastically.

Starlight facepalmed for not thinking in such thing. " Damn it! Damn it! ". Starlight took the handkerchief and was about to throw it in anger when an important thought crossed her mind. " Wait! Wait wait! ". Starlight saw the handkerchief again.

" What? What now? ".

" It's not following Sunset! ". Yelled Starlight in surprise and happiness. " Is not following her! ".

" Yeah, we stablish that, so what's making you so happy! ". Aria asked completely puzzled.

" It's not detecting Sunset! Is following Big Mac! Big Mac is that direction and with this we can find him for sure! ". Starlight revealed.

" Fuck! You're right! You're fucking right! ". Aria was also invaded by the sentiment and inadvertently hugged Starlight in the euphoria of the moment.

" Get a room you two! ". Someone from the crowd of people walking yelled making the girls aware of their surrounding.

" Ok ok! So, what do we do now! Do we keep going? ". Asked Aria.

" I guess, but first we have to let Celestia know what happened and tell her that is possible that Sunset is on her way to school, well, maybe ".

" Ok, I'll call her but you explain her the whole thing, meanwhile let's see if we can get north faster, I'm not walking all the way over there in this shoes! ". Starlight nodded and soon she was calling Celestia's number.

CHS...

Luna left the nurse office for now, inside she left Sunset under the care of Redheart her sister who came as soon as she was informed of Sunset's condition. " Is she gonna be fine? ".Asked Pinkie worried, her hair flat and devoid of life.

" I'm not sure Pinkie, Readheart is the best nurse we ever had but this maybe magic related, I don't know ". Luna wanted to be optimistic but she couldn't, not in the moment. " All we can do is wait and see, please let your friends know that she's here but we may have to take her home again or somewhere else, again, magic stuff ain't my thing ".

" Ok, I'll tell them ". Pinkie left without jumping or skipping like she was used to. Luna turned around and went back in and found the nurse finishing her diagnosis.

" Hm, physically, I can't find anything wrong with her, her head doesn't show signs of injury, new nor old, the rest seems fine, I took a blood sample but the results will take a while, for now just let her rest, now if you excuse me, I need to make a round with the gym classes ". Celestia nodded and Redheart left.

" I spoke to Pinkie, she will tell the rest, I also called the office so that they'll call me if something is need it, you can stay with her without worry ".

" Thanks Lulu, I whish I could do something more right now, but... ". Celestia turned even sadder with her uselessness.

" Hey hey! Not that face sis ". Luna walked to her sister and put a supportive hand on her shoulder giving her a slight squeeze. " You are here for her and giving what a parent should within her power so non of that, ok? ".

" Thank you Luna, thanks for your words, but still can't stop feeling like there is something else I could do ".

" Please Tia, don't start to sound like Father, you know I can't stand people mopping over what they could and couldn't do, just do your best and if that's isn't enough just ask for help. Right now I can't do shit for Big Mac and that too is kicking me in my guts but all I can do is be ready to spring the moment that jerk Grass allow us to get involved, meanwhile, I asked Tim to help by keeping an eye on things for us ".

Celestia listened carefully and after digesting the meaning of her sister's words her mood lifted up a bit. " You're right, you're right, I probably would be telling Sunset the same thing if she was awake and worried for Big Mac's disappearance ". Celestia smiled a little at the irony. Her phone suddenly started vibrating. " Oh, it's Aria, I'll take the call outside, could you stay with Sunset for me? I'll go and see if there's something else that need my attention ".

" Sure but didn't you wanted to stay and take care of her personally? ".

" I do, but I still have a school to run, can't let that out of my sight, classes are going to be over soon anyway, so it won't be long ". Luna nodded and took her sister seat next to the bed where Sunset rested. She then patted the girl in the shoulder. " You two sure are a handful, but I'll forgive you if you come back, that and more cider from your man, oh and for Tia you may have to give her a grandkid or two ". Luna chuckled. " Although that will put you in everyone's good list for sure ".

" What?! ".

" You know get preg-! ". Her eyes turned to find Sunset's own eyes open and as wide as plates. " Nant? ".

Outside Celestia listened to Starlight as she walked in way to her office. " I see, that's wonderful news you two, it's worth a shot but first rest of get something to eat, you're still a bit far from the bridge and Luna and I can't go with you but maybe we can send somebody else, just be careful and call if something else pop up, ok? Good luck ". Hanging up, Celestia went back to her office a bit more animated, if the girls could find something about Big Mac that could also help to stabilize Sunset, she just hoped nothing else bad would happen.

SWEET APPLE ACRES...

" Ok sis, I'm heading back to the hotel, and don't expect me until tomorrow ".

" Ok Timber, God, I don't know if I should worry or be happy for you so I guess I'll do both, just... Use protection, ok? I'm too young to be an Aunt! ".

" I promise, I want to have something special with Twilight so I won't let anything ruin the moment ". The two siblings hugged and Timber left the farm in his car. Gloriosa waved goodbye until the car left her view.

" Family is a wonderful thing isn't? ".

" Ah! Granny Smith! Since when were you here! ". Gloriosa asked jumping away from the old lady who she only noticed seating in her rocking chair.

The Apple matriarch simply smiled. " This is mah favorite spot in the whole farm, so yer gonna see me at least half of mah day here ". Her face then turned sad. " Specially when ah have a lot in mah mind ".

Gloriosa pulled a chair and sat next to her. " You must be feeling terrible Ms Smith, I wish I could do so much more for you and your family ".

" Oh shush child, call me Granny Smith, and yer doin' a good lot just to accompany me, thanks to that the other can take care of the farm stuff, also, ah don feel as good as to be left all alone, ah appreciate yer company ". Granny said with sincerity.

" Is the least I can do, I remember when my parents passed away, it was pretty hard for me and my brother, but I had to keep on with the Camp and taking care of my little brother. There was some people that helped me out but must of the stuff had to be done by me, it was... hard ". Gloriosa found the memories hard to replay and moister quickly formed in her eyes while her throat felt dry. She felt warm over her and realized that now Granny Smith was hugging her, she was surprised again for how stealthy the old woman was but more so by the comfort she produced.

" Thanks Mr Smi-I mean Granny! ".

" That's ok Sugarcube, no child should ever pass for that, but the fact that ya did and came up a good girl speaks loud 'bout yer character, yer a good girl and we'll be more than happy ta do business with ya ".

" Thanks again, I'm sure your grandson will be back in no time ". The two women shared moments of nostalgia with good and bad memories, making strong bonds wishing for more fond moments for the future.

CHS...

Finally with classes over and must students gone, Celestia and Luna could take the time to deal with the amnesiac girl, for now there was no doubt for the Principal that she was dealing with a memory problem.

" Luna went to look for food for us, we haven't eaten yet since mid-day but you probably haven't since yesterday ". Sunset silently nodded. Celestia then looked inside her desk and found a few snacks that she kept for emergencies.

" Here, this will help while my sister comes back ". Celestia handed over a pack of crackers, Sunset looked a bit hesitant first but soon took the pack and started munching on it, causing a little smile to appear in Celestia. " This is... It's reminds me of when we first met, when you first came from your world, do you remember that? ". Asked Celestia softly.

" So it true then? What the Vice-principal told me about all you knowing where I came from and... what I am? ". Sunset looked about to cry but hold it together for the time being.

" Yes, we have know since almost three years ago ".

" That means... That means I have lost three years worth of memories, what, what am I going to do? What can I do like this? This is just too much! ".

" Please Sunset, calm down ".

" Calm down? How? How can you ask me that?! ". Sunset threw the crackers to the floor and got up. ". Last I remember I was trying to stop the Sunset Shimmer from this world from telling everyone my true identity! Which apparently didn't happened at the end, then for the next year I acted like a jerk earning everyone's hatred and animosity, not to mention my stupid and childish plan to conquer my homeworld with an army of teens from this world only to be kicked in the rear by the very pony who was the very reason for me to run here! And after that I, I...! ".

" After that you and the girls you bullied for that year became best friends, fighting other equestrians that tried to do evil as well as keeping wild magic from causing havoc in out city, yes, that about sums it up ". Celestia said calmly while taking out another pack for Sunset.

Sunset saw the crackers and her stomach demanded the goods with a growl but Sunset turned around to face at the corner. " So many things, so many moments, so many experiences, all lost, for nothing ".

Before Celestia could say something, the door was opened with a hip blow from Luna, she was carrying three trays of food hence the reason why she opened the door that way. " You forgot to remind her the part where she scored all the bases with Big Mac ".
Luna said teasing.

" You! Why are joking about that again! ".

" And I'm telling you that is no joke for God's sake, Tia please tell her ".

" She's telling the true Sunset, you have been together for nearly a year already, and you have... gotten quite far, a little more that I would have liked, but there's no doubt in my mind that you two love each other sincerely ".

" But, but, but I... , I saw him kissing you, and you accepting it! ". Celestia looked at her sister for an answer at the accusation but Luna simply shrugged.

" I think he tried once, when we were working together in the orchard but I turn him down then and there, after that... I don't remember, actually, there's a huge chunk of of time missing from our memories, it is something that we have been discussing lately, your mother thinks that-! ".

" What? M-my Mother? ".

" Yes Sunset, I adopted you sometime after you came to this world, you have been my daughter for a while now ".

" This... this is just too much, too much, I don't even know what to think anymore ". Sunset started sobbing again and Celestia got up and went to her, she hugged her, Sunset resisted first but little by little she left herself be guided back to the chair.

After calming down Sunset spoke again. " I have, a three year gap in me, three years, I'm not a girl anymore, I'm not... a virgin anymore, I... I had... have a crush on Big Mac, but love? I... don't know how to feel now, and him? What's he going to do when he finds out that I don't remember everything that happened until now? What if I can't love him like before, my friends too, I remember liking them enough to be around them but I don't feel anything else for them, would they be ok with the me right now?".
Sunset shook her head in dread imagining the faces of the people who knew her as the 'old Sunset' .

Celestia put a hand over her arm from across the desk. " Sweetheart, memory or not, you are still Sunset Shimmer, you are still you, you are still my daughter, but must important, you're still loved, I'm sure that when Big Mac comes back he'll tell you the same, have confidence dear, you'll see how everyone will help you get better and before long your memories will come back ".

" And if they don't? ".

The answer came from behind when Luna put her arms around Sunset's neck. " Then we'll do new ones, just as special as the ones before, like my sister said, have confidence ". Celestia for up and hugged her as well, finding comfort in the embrace of the sisters Sunset felt some of her worries leaving her.

The tender moment was interrupted when Sunset's stomach roared for attention.
" Sorry ".

The sister giggled. " Now then, no more sappiness! Let's dig in before it gets cold ".
Soon the three women were eating while making small talk. " You know, seriousness aside, I envy you ".

" Why? ". Asked Sunset as she took a bite from a chicken sandwich.

" Well, if you get your memory back, that means that you're gonna have a first time again, and their time, is not gonna hurt at all ". After saying that both Celestia and Sunset spat their food into each other's face much to Luna's delight for the reaction she got.

" Only you Sister, only you ". Celestia said solemnly while Sunset tried to hide her red face from view.

NEONBUGG...

The last evil Changeling charged at Pharynx jumping over the dead bodies of its brethren. He dodged a sweep from a huge Ursa Minor's claw which was the creature Pharynx has currently transformed into, at this success, the Changeling prepared his stinger to deliver a deadly dosis of venom but almost about to hit target the huge bear disappeared as Pharynx turned now into a large and equally deadly snake, he coiled his enemy with his long body forming rings around it and squeezed him until green fluid erupted from the joints in his armor, when he was done he threw the body to join the pile he formed already.

" You'll have to do better than that if you want to get me out of your way sunshine ".
Crimson Javelin had to admit that this was unforseen, she and her sister knew that Pharynx would be one of the biggest obstacles to get rid of the imposter breed, even after his transformation into his new form he still retained the ruthlessness that he had as a warrior of the hive, even if it was somehow a bit more tame.

" Tsk! You think you are enough to stop our victory, think again traitor, as we speak my sister's breed is attacking your cowardly city! Killing any colorful chitin scum they come across, no matter the gender, position, or even age, they all will perish today, all the filth your hive represents will be cleaned up from the surface of Equestria! ".

" Blah blah blah! Enough rambling you bitch! Come and see if you can even entertaining me, once I'm done with you, your imperial bitchness is next! ".

Both warriors roared and ran at each other, Pharynx changed back to his original form and charged magic in his antlers for an attack. Crimson started out with tail sweep at his feet the moment he was in range, Pharynx low jumped over the attack and ducked to avoid the comeback of the tail that he accurately anticipated then rolled out of the final attack, a down stroke with the returning tail. The moves were so swiftly executed that anypony watching would think that it was a dance and not a fight what they were seen.

Failing all three times, Crimson closed the distance with haste to use hooves in the ext attack, Pharynx too advanced toward his opponent to do the same, both Changelings reared up and came down with hooves striking at all possible angles, their attacks pretty much cancelled each other's out, the horrific sound of clashing hooves echoed wide and far as they tried to out outmaneuver the other.

As hooves continued to crash with no mercy, Crimson felt the pain starting to built up in her legs from the shockwave of the strikes, she needed to break the stalemate but she couldn't take her attention off from this confrontation, fortunately for her, her tail had a mind of its own and could move independently. She pressed the attack despite the pain so that Pharynx wouldn't have time to get away. When she felt the right moment was there, her tail went for the kill, only to be blasted by magic when the male Changeling realised the magic in his antlers. Crimson forgot the pain on her legs as a new burning feeling appeared on her tail now, with her focus broken Pharynx's hooves found little trouble hitting target and Crimson could do nothing but scoot back using her burned tail to keep her opponent at bay.

Despite his new gained advantage Pharynx kept his distance, only smiling viciously at the pain he have imprinted on his enemy. " Did it hurt when I burned you precious little tail? Hm? Did you like it? ". Asked Pharynx enjoying every gasp of pain Crimson liberated.

" How!? ". Asked Crimson knowing perfectly well that Changelings couldn't summon fire.

" A new trick that Starlight Glimmer though me in case I need it to burn something, or burn somepony. I hope you like that new lump with you because its gonna be nothing more than that from no on! ".

Crimson tried to move her tail but to her horror she found all the burned portion of her tail numb and unresponsive. Despite the lost of her main weapon Crimson was far from defenseless, the greatest weapon a Changeling had was the ability to shift shifting and the one able to use it better would be the real winner.

" Shut up traitor! Let me show you why my sister put me in charge of destroying this muck of a hive, Haaaaa! ". Crimson closed the distance and transformed into a chimera mere inches from Pharynx, equipped with a new tail and two extra heads, Crimson started to bite, bash and tramp any part of her opponent that she could get, on his part, the male Changeling went for the opposite idea, turning himself in a small mouse, quick and nimble, hard to squash because if his size, he moved under the three headed beats and transformed again in an Ursa sending Crimson/Chimera flying, before landing, Crimson turned into a griffin and dive-bombed Pharynx hitting him hard on the head with her claws, both suffered damage but Pharynx was now in the ground while She recovered fast in the air.

Crimson went for a second attack but Pharynx turned into a big turtle, safely hidden inside his shell, Crimson slashed at the hard surface but couldn't even scratch it, finding no success there she went up and turned now into a yak planning to smash the shell and everything inside falling from high with the powerful hooves of the northern animal, again her plan failed when Pharynx too transformed back into a snake and slithered away from the falling mammal.

Crimson winced from the pain of landing with her hooves from high combined with the previous damage she received. Pharynx turned back into his normal form. " One hit uh? A was expecting better from the second in command, guess i should be too picky, you don't have much experience fighting Changeling style do ya ".

" Don't patronize me you fake! It doesn't matter how good you are as long as I get rid of you in the end, and that's what I'm planning! ". Crimson Javelin adopted a ready stance, her tail still hanging uselessly on her back, her carapace opened to release her wings which she started to flap vigorously.

Pharynx kept his distance and his senses ready in case she was just trying to distracting him. By now the transparent wings of the female Changeling were beating fast enough to make a loud buzzing noise, also, a lot of dust was been lifted up from the air pressure produced by Crimson's wings. It was the dust that actually warned Pharynx that something was coming his way, that and the wings changing color from green to red in seconds.

Pharynx jumped out of the way but still got a slash wound in the side of his abdomen, the cut was shallow but it drove blood from him and also got him on the defence once more. As he recovered he noticed that Crimson wasn't using her wings anymore but saw several more cuts around her, signs that her new surprise was an area-of-attack and multidirectional sonic wave.

Understanding that, he realized that now he was in for a very bad time, if his opponent could hit him at least one good time with that the match could be over right there and then. " Great, I have to go and open my big mouth! ". Pharynx growled as he took a few steps away. He wasn't planning in running away but now he would needs to be more careful, the match carried on.

CANTERLOT GENERAL HOSPITAL...

As Applejack approached the hospital she quickly noticed the tight security around the building, even one block away, she saw a few cars patrolling the area and more officers walking around, it was rare for the city to have that many police concentrated in a single place.

Entering was a hussle as well, there was still many patients related to the incident in the bar that her brother frequented as well as new ones from the escape but Applejack didn't know about those details, she had to show her student ID several times in every door she crossed until she made it to the main lobby.

" 'cus me Ma'am, a friend of mine if currently a patient here, any chance ah can speak with her? ".

" Name and cause of her hospitalization? ". Asked the nurse watching her with a hint of fear.

" Uh? Sure, name's Lemon Zest, she was brought her yesterday due to an... uh, accident, yes, an accident ". Applejack had a hard time lying as always, making her stutter.

The nurse watched her more suspiciously that before after saying Zest's name but told her she would check out if she was available, she told Applejack to take a seat and wait. The farmer girl moved to the waiting area but found the seats packed with townfolks waiting for their loved ones to be released, Applejack didn't care at all for that, after all she has been seating in school the whole day. What she did care and why was she here was to see Lemon Zest and ask her about her brother, while the girls discussed about how to approach Lemon without raising suspicious Applejack secretly decided to take the bull by the horns and ask the girl directly as soon as possible.

Applejack took a look at the people around her, many were already happy to know that their family member or friend was fine, others still have a look of concern in them, none of them had a worried expression as her Applejack thought, she needed to know where was her brother, she couldn't wait for long and she knew that despite her strong front, Granny Smith couldn't either.

" Miss Apple ". Called the nurse as she came back. Applejack ran to her. " Could you follow me? ".

" Alright Ma'am, lead the way ". The nurse walked through a few rooms and some stations that Applejack didn't have idea what they were for, they crossed a double door to a new area that seemed less crowded, the nurse stopped in front of a room labelled as 'CHECK ROOM #6'

" In here ". The nurse simply pointed and without waiting for an answer she left the same way they came. Applejack was confused, the room didn't look like the others and the name in the door wasn't something Applejack would have expected, still, she didn't know the hospital that well, only the portion where her brother was once placed when he collapsed years back.

Deciding in not overthinking things anymore she went in, when she got inside she called for Lemon but she didn't got an answer. " Is she sleeping? ". Applejack observed the room and to her it looked almost like Redheart's nurse room, maybe a bit bigger, there was a desk medial gizmos she just barely knew and other she recognized immediately, there was a segment separated behind a curtain where a bed should be, Applejack called Lemon again but the room kept quiet, it was then that she reached to remove the curtain only to find the bed empty, then the door behind her opened up and Applejack turned to find the very person she was trying to avoid.

" Miss Apple, what business do you have with my daughter? Do you think she's in any condition to talk after what happened? ". Asked a very irritated Lime Grass.

" Uh, uh yo- ah! I was... ". Applejack couldn't keep her nerves in check finding herself in front of the chief of police who looked at her like a hawk. He took a few steps closer and Applejack retreated deeper inside the room.

" My daughter, I warned her how dangerous was your family but she didn't listened, and now look where she is, and the only person who can give any clue as to what happen to her is that brother of yours and he's conveniently missing ". The man spoke without showing anger, his face set in stone and that put Applejack even more in fear, she definitely didn't like this man.

" I-It wasn't mah brother's fault what happen to Lemon! She just wanted to help us with-! ". Applejack clapped her mouth went she realized she had said too much, at this Like became more menacing for the blonde girl.

" Help, you? With what?! Tell me now! ". Like stepped closer even and Applejack found herself pressed against the bed.

Applejack was now sweating and terrified, not only of the man but of her own actions, she was still afraid of hurting someone acting under stress like when she tried to hunt down Sunset, worse yet if she hurt the man in charge of her brother's search. Before Like could press the issue further and push Applejack over the edge a voice called from behind.

" Hello? Miss Applejack? ".

"Grrrr! ". Lime Grass opened the door aggressively. " I thought I said I didn't wanted interruptions! ".

Lime found a middle age man outside in the hallway, he had black hair and used black round rim glasses, he was also wearing a doctor's coat over his normal clothes. " I was right! It is Applejack, tell me little lady, has your brother appeared yet? ".

" Who are-! ".

" Doctor Chain Links! Doctor! ". Applejack ran, passing Lime with a slight shove but still strong enough to rock the man out of his surprise. Surprise was too for the young doctor when Applejack hugged him. " Doc! Boy, am ah glad to see ya here! ". Applejack expressed happily.

" Ah-su-re, sure, I'm happy to see you too, young Applejack ". The doctor said while returning the high awkwardly.

" Didn't you hear what I asked? Why have you interrupted my interview with Apple here?! I asked the personal to leave us alone! ". Like asked more angry than before. The doctor saw the effect the man was having on the young girl and acted reacted.

" First if all, I am not part of the hospital's faculty, I'm here in request from the Mayor to assist with the check up of the patients since some of the that personal was injured during the escape of your captives, second, Miss Applejack and her family had been my patients since my arrival here in Canterlot, needless to say that I have a duty to constantly check for their well being, specially in this dark times where even young people like her brother or your daughter have come across danger, isn't why you are here too Mister Chief? ". The doctor's comment actually made Lime Grass pause, his face twisting form his enraged one to one of shock before finally setting for a concerned one.

" I...yes, that's is my intention as well ". The man turned to Applejack. " My apologies for my... rude questions, is no excuse but I have been under a lot lately, specially with Lemon involvement ". Applejack saw the man's eyes and found sincere regret in them, despite she still don't liking him she knew that he was just worried about her daughter like Bright Mac would worry for her if they were in the same position.

" That's ok ah guess, ah just wanted to talk with Lemon and see if she's better, Granny Smith knows a lot of family recipes that can help her, I'm sure ".

" I'll consider it, but for now let my daughter rest, she just woke up a few hours ago and the doctors are still evaluating her condition, if she wants to talk to you and the doctors allow it then you'll get a chance but not before I approve of it ". Applejack nodded and the chief left.

Only when the man was gone for sure did Applejack relaxed. " As much as I appreciate hugs from a girl, I believe that's quite enough, right? ". She backed away right away with pink cheeks.

" Mighty sorry Doc, and thanks for showing up when ya did, I... I don't like that man that much ".

" I noticed, when the Mayor told me about assisting the hospital she also warned me to keep eyes and ears open in case the Chief pursue his initial agendas against the plans stablish in the meeting ".

" Meeting? ". Asked Applejack puzzled.

" You're probably going to hear everything in the today's news but know that there's going to be a curfew starting tomorrow, no one under certain age, 19 or 20, not sure yet, won't be allow it outside at night ".

" What?! ". Applejack was shocked to hear this.

TWILIGHT SPARKLE'S HOUSE...

" Would this be better? But this other clothes make me feel more comfortable, should I mix it up? Oh God! I probably should call Rarity ". Twilight reached for her phone but stopped when she thought better about it. " No no no, Rarity wouldn't let go once she knows what me and Timber are going to do! ". Her entire face turned red and she just collapsed on her bed which was covered with different pants, skirts, blouses and underwear that she so far rejected for her special night.

She again thought back to yesterday when Timber proposed to finally take the step. She has been caught off guard with his sudden question but it was mostly because she was thinking in the same lines, it didn't help the fact that just a couple of days previous she was affected by Sunset's magic which needles to say left her more than curious as to how would real sex feel like, in her right mind she considered the whole thing as crazy, rushed and outright unpredictable, but then again so has been her life since met the girls from CHS, Her best friends, and through them she met Timber, her first love.

Gaining inspiration once more she decided for a simple purple dress she was avoiding due to been a bit risky in her opinion, it was a one piece dress that showed a lot of shoulder as well as her modest cleavage, the bottom part was shy to reach the knees, the whole dress was a dark blue that matched the streak in her hair and she had don't shoes to match it. She found the dress neatly stored away, never used before due to her unsocial past as since the dress didn't fit her correctly before, a gift from Cadance who told her she may need it one day.

" Now I just need a good pair of panties and bra, ugh! ". With more to deal with it Twilight started again the painful process of selecting, growling and screaming every time she end up rejecting a piece she was sure was perfect with her over exaggerated expectations.

Outside of her room, in the living room, Shinning Armor and Spike were trying to pretend they didn't hear little sister and owner respectively of what she was doing and what she was planning. " So, are you gonna say anything to her? You know, been the big brother and all ". Asked the talking dog as he pressed the buttons furiously in the game control he was using.

Shining meanwhile tried to outplay the canine but it seemed that he would lose again for the 31th time in a row. " Heck no, as much I love Twilie I'm not touching that! Somehow I feel like if I try it gonna get awkward, besides, shouldn't you try doing it, she's your owner, almost like a mother to you ".

" You clearly haven't seen her when she gets in full Twilight more, besides, the smell in her room is still strong, so no, just no ". The dog prepared to win this round too.

" What sme-you know what? Don't say it, I don't want to know. God Damn it! I lose again! ". Shinning Armor pommeled down in the sofa sulking. " Are you sure all you did was receiving the ability to talk? I feel like you got mad gaming skills with magic too ".

" Sore loser ".

" Stinky mutt ".

After a pause Shinning asked . " Wanna go for a walk ".

" I'm gonna get my leash! ".

OUTSIDE CANTERLOT...

" I hope, for your own good, that we find something about Apple, or, I'll, kick your ass ".
Aria said between breaths, they have been walking for long already and we're now near the area where the incident happened.

" We are close, the handkerchief is pulling harder, so that mean we're pretty close ". Said Starlight, not as winded as the siren. " Maybe somepony already found him ".

" Someone, and yeah, maybe, but that would mean that we walked for nothing ".

" Maybe, look at the bright side ".

"... ".

"... ".

" Which is? ".

" I don't know, exercising? ".

" I'm so kicking your ass you-! ".

" Look! That's the bridge! ". Before Aria could go on with her threat Starlight ran to where the bridge was and stopped close when's he saw a bright colorful mark in the floor of the bridge. " This is-! ".

" A crystal was shattered here, during the war with the hippogryph we used them to bombard the city were they lived, I never thought I would see this mark again ".

Starlight inspected the mark closer when she felt the magic pulling harder in the handkerchief. " We are pretty close! He's here! ".

"Where? ". Aria looked around but couldn't see any sign of a person around.

" Maybe he's under the-! ".

" YOU! Stop there! ". The two girls turned to see two men in blue uniforms approaching.

" Shit! ". Aria said as she saw the police officers closing in. She whispered to her companion. " Follow my lead or we're screwed ". In a second she changed from her rude and direct persona. " Hey guys, like, sorry, but what's going on? ". She said as she started playing with her pigtail and smiling friendly.

" This area is off limits, you shouldn't be here ".

" What are you two doing here, in the middle of nowhere ". The second cop asked, still not buying her act.

" Sorry Mister officer, but like, we didn't know this area was blocked, we didn't saw a barricade or something ". Aria said, still smiling.

" I said off limits, not blocked, and you haven't answer yet ".

" Ooooh! Silly us, ok Mister, if their is like, prohibited, then we'll leave, no biggy, see ya!". Aria took Starlight by the hand who was not ready for it and dropped the handkerchief.

" Wait! ".

" What's wrong sir, like, we are leaving now ".

" Not until you show me some IDs, both of you ".

Aria and Starlight exchanged a look of worry. Starlight wondered if the siren had another plan besides playing dumb but when she heard a low curse she knew Aria didn't.

REBEL'S HIDEOUT...

From the meeting chamber Abigail observed how things progressed with the attack in Neonbugg, she has put a spell in many of the Changelings that were currently attacking, done with the permission of Ebony Spear of course, the Empress would not allow magic to be placed on her children otherwise. As she expected, the attack was going badly, the evil hive had lost the fight in the air and while there were still many fighting in the tunnels and corridors of the city those would be delt with soon.

Abigail shifted in her chair, her damned condition not allowing her to seat comfortable for long, she would have to take a bath soon to get any stain off from her fur. Still, she watched. As she recounted, there were a total of 15 Changelings in the first wave she was using to spy in the invasion, 2 have been captured, 9 were dead, 4 more were still moving, it was the vision from one of the dead ones that showed her that the elements of Harmony were still alive and running around, Applejack of Honesty and Dash of Loyalty.

From her spy in Canterlot she knew that one or two of them would be around and while she didn't care about that much is was the worse of luck for her allies that it was those two, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were the closest the Elements had to real warriors with the other exception been Twilight Sparkle.

Their presence was causing some variants to the plan but it could also be an advantage to take them out now, after all, there was no doubt that after this attack ponykind and maybe other species would join together and declare an full scale war against her rebels, not that a hunt for them wasn't already on, but things would definitely escalate.

As she shifted once more she felt her irritation go up again when moist formed between her legs, she would need to take that bath sooner that she thought, she would have to leave Rawhorn watching she she tended to her problem, however, before she could call her loyal guard the door was banged open by a bulky diamond dog with golden teeth and a silly crown on his head, he was crunching a bone while walking to her. " Was that necessary King Chomper? ". Abigail didn't hide her annoyance with him.

" I'm sorry my lady but-out of my way you maggots! ". Rawhorn elbowed Chomper's three bodyguards and walked to stay next to Abigail.

" I want to see bug Queen! Bug Queen better wins or me gets MAD! ". The king dog growled.

" You're welcome to see but since when do you care much for her? ".

" Since Bug queen used my gems for attack! MY GEMS! ".

" Figures, very well, just take a seat wherever you want, remain silent and enjoy the show ".

Rawhorn too moved closer to see how things were going for their allies. It was a magic orb which provided everyone present with the images of the conflict, the sphere showed different images, it was hard to make a single consistent path of how things were going, and for the looks of it, the Empress would be enacting the second part of her invasion now.

NEONBUGG...

Retreating further into a tunnel, Pharynx took a tentative look to his injuries, he had now 3 more cuts, a few parts of his chitin were cracked and the rest were just minor scratches, overall, he was getting his rump handled back to him. Since showing up her new attack Crimson had him in the defense, not letting him get closer enough for a counterattack.

But not all was bad, she was getting tired with every failed attempt into killing him, and the end that was the main purpose of the fight, to kill the other, it didn't matter who dominated for most of the fight but who could put the other one under ground for good, so Pharynx kept dodging, retreating, giving up terrain in favor of stamina.

In the other side , Crimson was thinking over the same lines, her attacks were getting rewarded with blood from her opponent but at the cost of her own endurance, and she wasn't getting enough. Her wings were getting slower and her body was overheating, the match could change at any moment, and it did.

A low rumble of stones followed by a distance thunder reached both combatants. Crimson smiled with satisfaction. " Looks like this charade is finally over! ".

Pharynx was confused by her announcement but he refused to turn his eyes away from her, but he couldn't ignore a second and closer thundering sound coming from the upper part of the city. The sound then was followed by two more, then several more in succession. By now the tunnel was shaking violently and near collapse, Pharynx didn't wait for that to happen and ran to the nearest exit but before he could reach the safety of the outside Crimson jumped and went for tackle, it succeeded but Pharynx also managed to score a stab with one of his antlers before been pushed back inside the tunnel.

Again Pharynx recovered faster and prevented his opponent from capitalizing further.
The room again trembled almost throwing the male Changeling out of balance, this last quake left more questions in the mind of the dark bug as to what was causing the tremors. " The buck was that! ".

" You can't tell by the sound? Why is nothing, just a few crystals, a little parting gift for you and your breed of fakes ". Said Crimson smirking.

" You... You're bombing the city?! Are you bucking mad?! ". Pharynx couldn't believe what he was hearing.

" Mad?! Who knows, my dear mother was, maybe is hereditary, I don't care either way".

" You don't care? You're here too you dumb bitch! You're gonna die with the rest of us!".

" And still don't care dear traitor, dying for the true cause is more important that my life, we knew of the sacrifice and we took it! To erase your and your brother's existence off this world is all we care, only then, only then would my sister be able to reclaim the purity of the Changeling race, the ruins of this city and the buried remains of your breed will be the perfect foundation for the rise of the true Changeling kind! With my sister as it's mother! Now watch, watch as your city crumbles! ".

" OVER MY DEAD BODY! ". Pharynx went for Crimson Javelin one more time, one last time.

END OF THE CHAPTER.

Author's Notes:

Again much appreciated for reading the story and chapters, hope you like how the story is going, I have two more chapters to go before going back to my other stories, in the meantime if you're confused about the OCs in this chapter just read chapter 26 where they were introduced.

In another point I'll like to ask from you if you know how to create a link for a contest that I want to participate, your help is much appreciated, the contest is for ' DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS: DIRTY LITTLE CONTEST '. I'll try my luck and hope you check that story as well, until next time.