Chrysalis eyes widen in horror at who it is sitting there at the table. With his disguise fully removed, the former changeling queen could finally see that her suspicions were correct. Sitting there was none other than Spike the dragon.

Shock from seeing the creature that neither she nor anyone would ever see again. A million thoughts race through her head in a matter of seconds in that one single moment, as she tried to figure out what was going on.

The first thing that popped into her head was that it was all a lie and Spike didn't actually die, but that idea was quickly dismiss. It wouldn't make sense for them to lie about Spike’s death, no good would come out of lying about it and being a changeling, Chrysalis can sense everyone’s emotions. She definitely felt great sadness coming from the group that visited her, Tirek, and Cozy Glow a few weeks back. The kind of sadness that one can only feel after a painful loss. So, even though she didn't see Spike die, the groups emotions were more than enough proof that he did die. The next thought was that maybe a changeling was impersonating him, probably Thorax, but that too was dismiss because changelings can sense each other if they concentrate enough. So even if Spike was a Changeling in disguise, Chrysalis would know as she was trying to sense any form of changeling magic inside the young drake, and came up with nothing, not even her ability to sense emotions didn't help, because if this was some kind of illusion spell at work, she wouldn't sense any form of emotion and yet she does and it genuinely match that of the young drake’s. So it was without a doubt, the Spike sitting before her is the real deal.

“No!” Chrysalis back away from Spike until her back hit the door. “Impossible, this is IMPOSSIBLE!!!!” she shouted while pointing a hoof at the drake. “You're dead, they told me you were DEAD!!!!” It's true, Chrysalis didn't see Spike die for she, Tirek, and Cozy Glow were KO’D by the explosion. The trio only learned of Spike’s death from his lovers and friends a few weeks ago. Yet here he is, alive and kicking. Only one question was on Chrysalis mind right now. ”HOW THE HELL ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?”

Spike just sat there with a calm expression on his face. He gestures to Chrysalis seat and says. “Don't worry I'll explain everything, so please have a seat, you and I have much to talk about.”

Chrysalis didn't move at first, she was still in shock from seeing Spike alive and shaking in fear. Of course, Chrysalis wouldn't be afraid of someone like Spike, but the fact that he somehow came back from the grave freak her out, because there's no way that is possible.... Right.

Chrysalis took a moment to calm herself, so she can think more clearly. Despite still being in shock at the fact that Spike was still alive. She slowly tries to regain her composure as she stood up and returned to her seat. The second she sat down, she just simply stared at the drake as he did the same to her. Neither said a word for what felt like an eternity. Which was good for Chrysalis because it gave her time to adjust to the situation she found herself in, as she became more calm and relax, but still a bit shaken.

As Spike sat there glaring at the monster before him. He couldn't help but think back to two weeks ago. Just looking at Chrysalis filled him with so much anger, which only grew more and more with each second passed. As a spirit he couldn't do anything, he could only watch as Chrysalis continued to mock and taunt his lovers and friends, but now he wasn't a spirit anymore, and now he can say his piece, and he sure as hell have a lot to say to his killer.

After a couple minutes of silence Spike spoke. I was there you know,” Chrysalis raised an eyebrow in confusion. “Two weeks ago, in the dungeon, when everyone came to visit you, Tirek, and Cozy Glow, to hear your pleas.”

“What the hell that’s supposed mean?” Chrysalis asked. “You weren't there at all, HELL, you're not supposed to be in this world in general. You're supposed to be dead, yet here you are. Your stupid, fucking girlfriends tol-” Chrysalis never got to finish what she was going to say, as she was interrupted by Spike slamming his fist on the table and yelling at her.

*BANG* ”SHUT UP!!!!”

“Don't you dare even start running your mouth about my herd or my friends. I heard enough of it last time.” Spike shouted. No longer holding back all the pent-up anger and fury he had for the past two weeks. “I didn't come here to listen to your crap, I came here to speak, and you,” Spike pointed at Chrysalis causing her to shift back into her seat. “are going to listen to what I have to say, and you're not going to say a DAMN word until I’m through..... Or else.” He growled, making his threat known by making fire rise in his mouth. Chrysalis could see the green flames trying to get out through his clench teeth. Not wanting to get burn up again, the ex-queen simply nodded, which caused Spike to back down and calm himself.

Although it may only be Spike and Chrysalis in the room. They weren't completely alone. The room they're in haves a large two-way glass window and on the other side are Spike’s lovers and friends. Everyone who was there during visitation of the evil trio two weeks ago were there, plus Cobalt Blitz and Cozy Glow (who is now on the good side) The only ones who weren't there were the three Princesses as they were having a private discussion with Raven Inkwell.

When Spike said he wanted to speak to Chrysalis, everyone wanted to be there to support him. At first, they thought they would visit both of the now evil duo in their cell, like before, but Spike wanted to do this on his own and speak to Chrysalis alone. He had no real reason to talk Tirek. Yes, he knows how the centaur took advantages of Cozy Glow mental illness and used her for his plans for revenge. He was there the day Cobalt Blitz came to the castle and told everyone Cozy’s backstory, which later led to Tirek telling his tale. As much as Spike may have hated Tirek for what he had done to the young filly, like everyone else, his fight wasn't with the magic sucking centaur, that was Cobalt’s battle. No, his fight was with Chrysalis. Not a physical one, he haves no intention to hurt her like that, even back then he didn't. She already suffered enough physical damage, so, he will only use his words and tell this demon what's what.

“YEAH! YOU TELL HER, SPIKE!” Smolder cheered. Though neither Spike nor Chrysalis can hear her. The room the two are in is magically soundproof. There is a way for those inside and outside the interrogation room to communicate with one another via microphone and speakers, as well as turn off the two-way function on the mirror, but Spike’s friends promise not to interfere with his meeting with Chrysalis, so all they could do is watch. Which was fine by them, as they can enjoy the show.

Once Spike was assured that Chrysalis won't say anything, he spoke. “I’ll be honest with you Chrysalis, despite your past misdeeds, I truly believed that you had some good in you, even if it was just a small flicker. I thought that maybe the news of my death and that you had played a part in ending my life, would get you to see the error of your ways and feel awful for what you did.” Spike shake his head disappointingly. “But you prove me wrong in more ways than one. I noticed it from the moment I saw you. I saw how excited you were. One look into your eyes told me that you were beyond redemption, but even so I held out to what little hope there was, in the chance you might change for the better, but it was all for naught.”

Spike glared angrily at the changeling before him. “You truly are a heartless creature. You don't even have a sliver of remorse for killing me and you would go as far as to make jokes about my death and take great pride in it and if that wasn't bad enough, you would call the love between me, and my herd was a lie.”

"pride as being one of his 12 marefriends". Give me a break. The only reason you probably got with him was out of pure pity. That's right, I heard about that whole admirer fiasco. I just can't buy the fact that you loved him genuinely because this whole confession came out of nowhere. He probably only made up those "reasons" he loved you out of the blue. If anything he only did it for an ego boost, because he's a Dragon among ponies and he needed some, sad reason to validate himself in pony society, even though that whole harem thing changed nothing. Also, I could honestly care less how many poems and letters get sent to you that praise your worthless, little pet. Like I said before, this whole place is a hellhole. What makes you think I'd think of the residents any differently?"

“You're wrong, I do love my herd and they love me. Everything about our relationship is 100% genuine and rather you believe it or not doesn't matter, in fact I don't see how you can’t considering that you still devour love, and being a changeling means you can sense other creatures emotions; their true emotions. So there’s no doubt in my mind that you know that the romantic feelings my herd haves for me is real. You just chose to ignore it.”

Chrysalis said nothing.

“It infuriated me not being able to do anything when you kept talking crap about my herd as it made them and my friends anger grow more and more, each time you time you spoke bad about me. You saw how mad Smolder, and Starlight were getting, along with Ember, Rainbow, and Thorax. They wanted nothing more than to beat you up, until Fluttershy jump in to calm them down.” Spike let out a sigh. “She was only trying to save you from being beaten to a pulp and how do you thank her? By laughing at her speech and spitting on it. She wanted to help but you wouldn't let her.” Spike smirk. “And judging from your injuries when you all came back from your fight. I bet you regret everything you said now.”

That hit the mark. Any fear Chrysalis had of the young Drake was completely replaced by her own rage thanks to the young Drake’s mockery. “Like you're the one to talk. At least I’m still alive and not a fucking ghost.” She growled.

“Maybe, but I'm not the one lock away behind bars.” Spike argued.

“I rather be lock in a cell, than spending an eternity rotting in deepest depths of Tartarus. (The Afterlife version)” Chrysalis countered.

Spike smiled. “Ah, yes, I do remember you making a bet involving that.”

I'm willing to bet money that he's probably already reunited with his parents in the bowels of Tartarus. Now, they can all enjoy rotting down there together.

“And it looks like you lost. You were right about me reuniting with my parents but was wrong about the place.” Spike spread his wings wide to show them off to Chrysalis.

Chrysalis eyes widen at the sight of the white feathery wings. She was focus on the fact of seeing Spike alive again that she didn't even notice them at first, nor did she notice the glowing ring above his head, just now noticing that too.

“You like them,” Spike asked. "Aris and Erin gave them to me,"

Chrysalis was shocked to hear those names. “Aris and Erin are the two twin alicorn goddess sisters of heaven, so that.... Means......”

Spike nodded. “It means I went to heaven not Tartarus and I got to meet my parents there to. So, thanks for reuniting us by the way.” He said with a smirk, which in turn was making Chrysalis furious. “Sure, our reunion was only possible because of my death, but we’re happy, also there's a high chance that I won't remain dead for long neither.”

Chrysalis eye twitch. “What!?” She growled.

“Yeah, as it turns out Celestia and Luna are looking for an ancient spell that can open a portal between heaven and the living world, which will allow me come back to the living world and stay as long as I want.”

Chrysalis mouth fell open. She was completely shock at the news. “YOU'RE LYING,” She yelled. “There’s no way such a spell even exist.”

Spike simply shrugs. “Maybe it does, maybe it doesn't, but they believe it exist and when they find it, I’ll truly be reunited with my herd and we’ll be able to continue from where we left off, before you murdered me.”

Chrysalis couldn't believe this; she seriously couldn't believe any of this. She didn't want you to believe that the royal sisters would find such a spell but staring at the purple drake before her only fills her mind with doubt. Sure, he’s only here temporarily now but if they do succeed in bringing him back permanently. It would be Spike and his friends who will have the last laugh, and the thought of it began to break Chrysalis mind.

“Funny, how the tables turned against you so dramatically, huh Chrysalis.” Said Spike.

Chrysalis just clutch her head in her hooves. ”No! This is not how it was supposed to end.” She glares at Spike. “This is supposed to be MY VICTORY!!!!!”

“Well, its not and it never was, it was mine, you may have killed me, but in doing so you only added murder to your already large list of crimes.” Spike glared at the ex-queen. “You can say all the crap you want about me, my friends, are my herd, but at the end of day YOU are the one who lost everything. You could have chose to help lead your people to a bright and better future, where they never have to go hungry again, you could have become friends with Equestria, with Starlight. You had choice to be better and live a peaceful life, but instead you let your pride blind you from what's really important.” Spike sighed. “If only you took Starlight’s hoof that day.

If only you gave friendship a chance.

I have no doubt you would have become someone better than what you are now.

And I would have loved to meet that creature.”

Tears was beginning to fall from Chrysalis face as Spike’s words were starting to get to her. For the first time since her in her whole life, she felt a feeling that she never even thought she feel and hurt the changeling more than the beating she had gotten ever did.

“AHHHGHH!!!!!”

Chrysalis fell from her chair and onto the floor, she spasmed and thrashed, around. The changeling leaped to her hooves, threw her head back, and screamed a primal, echoing scream.

(Here's a little example, minus the fire breathing)

(Outside the interrogation room)

“Wh-What did Spike do to her?” Fluttershy whimpered in horror.

“Is she... dying?” Starlight asked.

“Neigh, Starlight Glimmer,” Luna answered softly, as she, Celestia, and Twilight entered the room the group were in. “It would seem Chrysalis will is broken, so to speak.”

“Twilight, Princesses. What are you doing here?” Asked Sweetie belle.

“We had a feeling Spike would want to come here, after all, he haves the right to speak with his murderer.” Twilight answers. “After our conversation with Raven, the three of us search for you all in your guest rooms. When you weren't there, this was the second place to come to mind.” Twilight finished as she stared at the crying ex-queen.”

“Princess Luna, what did you mean that Chrysalis will is broken?” Asked Rarity.

“And, how? And, why now?” Asked Rainbow.

“Chrysalis, may have been putting on a brave face, but that was just a fragile mask, that was slowly cracking since her people reformed into something she never thought was possible.” Luna sighed.

Thorax steps up. “But I thought Chrysalis knew that changelings could give love and had been hiding that truth from us.”

Celestia speaks. “It was clear on the look on her face that day, that she did not know. Her whole life she believed that changelings needed to take love in order to survive, she was also drunk off the power it gives her, as it does make her stronger. She said as much at the royal wedding.”

Princess Cadance: She's a changeling. She takes the form of somepony you love and gains power by feeding off your love for them.

Queen Chrysalis: [laughing] Right you are, Princess. And as queen of the changelings, it is up to me to find food for my subjects. Equestria has more love than any place I've ever encountered. My fellow changelings will be able to devour so much of it that we will gain more power than we have ever dreamed of!

“And it was that fateful day when her people reformed, that Chrysalis whole world shattered around her.” Luna spoke. “Her pride wouldn't allow her to accept the fact that the changelings never needed to take love and it sure didn't want to accept defeat by the hands of friendship, something she always seen as weak and useless. Combine that with her ever growing insanity during her self-exile, her loss in the final battle, how some of you spoke to her at our first meeting with her, especially you Fluttershy, your speech did more to Chrysalis than she's willing to admit.”

“Because her pride won't let her.” Fluttershy said sadly. Feeling sorry for Chrysalis.

Luna simply nodded. “No doubt the beating also played a part as well but seeing Spike again and hearing about how he'll come back,” Luna steps up closer to the window. “Was the final stone that shattered her mask completely, her pride destroyed by the very reality that no matter what she says and how much she denies it, friendship will always be magic.” Luna presses a couple of buttons on the monitor before her. One turned off the windows 2-way function, thus allowing Spike and Chrysalis to see everyone on the other side, the second button open a communication link between them.

Seeing the group again only made Chrysalis feel even worse. At the peak of her wailing, shw collapsed and gathered herself into a fetal ball, shuddering all over, as she sobbed.

“We know that sound,” Luna continued, her voice being heard through the speakers. “We know it all too well. It is the cry of the most personal pain. The wound for which there is no remedy but wisdom and time: Shame.”

Applejack walked up to the moon princess.

“Ya… ya saying she grew a conscience?” she whispered. “After all she’s done?”

Luna nodded. She said nothing.

Chrysalis ground her head against the floor, trembling with regret over many atrocities she had committed. “I… n-never… I can’t…” She bashed the ground with her forehead, cracking the stone.

Luna spoke. “It will never end on its own,” she said softly. “You cannot flee from regret. You cannot hide from guilt. But penance and restitution can soothe it, Chrysalis. If you do not face your crimes and make amends, they will haunt you forevermore.”

Chrysalis looks up and glared at Luna “NO! You know nothing! NOTHING! I don’t need you! I don’t need your PITY!”

The changeling snarled at Luna, crawling backward, trying to get away. She crawled until she came up to Spike, who floated over to her. The young drake looked down at her as he hovered above the ex-queen. He no longer felt anger towards Chrysalis, only pity.

“You tried to take over the world, and murdered me to do it,” he said, calmly and firmly. “I can see that you can feel every ounce of regret for your past misdeeds and being a changeling is only making those emotions feel that much worse for you.” Chrysalis said nothing. Opting to just glare angrily at Spike as she tries to fight through the pain. “So say it. For Celestia’s sake, just tell me and everyone here that you’re sorry!”

Spike’s words made Chrysalis cringe in shame, but she wrenched her head side to side in refusal.

”F-fuck you!”

Even now Chrysalis still tries to hold on to her pride, but everyone can see it was a losing battle. The weight of her emotions were just to heavy. Try as she might, the ex-queen knows that she had truly lost. This time it wasn't by a shield powered by love, or her people giving love, nor was it Grogar’s bell exploding in her face, and it definitely wasn't the power of the magic of friendship. No, in the end the one to truly defeat Chrysalis was herself, crush by very emotions she tried to keep bottled up and lock away, until they no longer could be contained any longer and with that the final member of the L.O.D. was beaten.

Spike let out a deep sigh. He didn't know what else he could say to help Chrysalis ease her pain. Maybe with time she’ll learn, and one day she might actually apologize for everything she’d done, until then all he and everyone else could do was wait.

Chrysalis laid there, face down on the floor, as she continued to cry and sob. Spike had no reason to stay any longer and decided to take his leave, but before he did, he had two more thing he wanted to say.

Before I forget, I never answered your question from earlier. I came back thanks to your defense attorney, Raven Inkwell. She's the reason I was able to come back like this.” He sighed. “And one more thing I want to say, that despite everything said and done,” Spike takes a deep breath. “I forgive you Chrysalis, even though you murdered me, I forgive you.” He said with smile.

Everyone watching couldn't believe it what they just heard, but at the same time, it wasn't that surprising. This is Spike after all, the dragon with a heart of gold. Once again Spike had shown just how amazing he truly is, by being able to forgive the monster who ended his life. Twilight felt tears of pure joy welling up in her eyes. Spike proven once again that he haves a kindest soul than anyone could've ever imagined. Everyone else, even Luna and Celestia, teared up with joy as well.

Chrysalis continued crying but something sounded off about her sobs. The smile on Spike’s and everyone else's faces quickly drops, when they heard the all too familiar sound of the changeling evil chuckle.

Her chuckling started out small but began grow as Chrysalis began to pick herself up off the floor and soon it quickly grew to a full blown laughter by the time she sat up to her full hieght. It was like what happened to Fluttershy two weeks ago. Everyone could only stare in shock as the Chrysalis began laughing, as if someone had just told her the worlds second most funniest joke.

Chrysalis was laughing like crazy, all signs of the weaken state she was in just a moment ago was completely gone. Nobody knew what the hell was going on, but they do know one thing, they been played.

“Well, it’s about time you drop the act.”

That caught Spike and his friends by surprise. The large group of friends turned around to face the source of the familiar voice, as Spike flew up to the window to see for himself, and standing right there was the smug grinning, glasses wearing mare herself.

”RAVEN!” Smolder growled in anger.

Raven adjusted her glasses. “Hello Smolder! Did you miss me?”

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