Cock A Doodle Doo! Chrysie awoke to the noise of the rooster crowing outside her window. She sat up and looked outside. It looked to be about noon. She reluctantly rose and walked down the stairs. Greeted again by Twilight Sparkle, but Spike was there as well. They were both sitting at the table eating lunch. “Hey Chrysie! Care to join us?” “Yeah come on!” They both sounded happy to see her. She smiled groggily, and then walked over to them. She took her place at the small, round, table and began to work away at an apple. “So what are we doing today Twilight?” Spike inquired. “We’re going to help Chrysie to get some friends!” Her happy tone struck hard in the Changelings ears. She froze up, unsure what to say. “No offence, but how?” “I did say Rarity would help us out!” Spike said reassuringly. “We’ll go talk to her today. Until then I suggest you stay low in the library.”

Twilight and Spike left the library. Chrysalis was unsure what to do next. She started to look through the books in the library, but none of them held any of her interest for long. She started to read a book titled ‘101 basic recipes’, when a knocking came from the door. The sudden sound shocked the changeling, and ran to bar the door. “Delivery Twilight!” Chrysie had never heard this voice before. It was definitely a female voice. She tried to open the door, but the former queen held it tight. “Twilight, are you ok? Let me in!” “Sorry, I can't! I don’t feel good, I have…” The changeling thought for an instant, “throat… itis. Yeah, that’s it! Throat-itis!” she loosed a nervous chuckle, and then faked a cough. “Oh, ok! Well, I got the new book you ordered!” She slid it into the mail slot. “Say, Twilight, you have any muffins?” Chrysalis looked around. She saw one apple muffin left on the table. “No.” “Ok, thanks!” She could hear the hoof beats trot away. She let loose a sigh then slumped against the door.

A sudden flash lit the room. Chrysie tried to cover her eyes to no avail. When she looked again, Twilight was standing in the center of the room. “So we got Rarity to agree to helping you out!” “Thanks. I feel so much better.” Chrysie replied sarcastically . “Relax! She is the best fashion designer I know!” she said reassuringly, “Actually she’s the only fashion designer I know!” she said more to herself. Chrysalis gave her a 'I don't want/need your help' look. “Come on!” Twilight’s horn gave off a bright glow, and Chrysie closed her eyes. When she opened them, she was in a different room entirely. This new room was filled with fabrics, mannequins, and half sewn dresses. Twilight motioned for her to come into the next room, and she reluctantly followed. The room was basically the same, only now occupied with Spike, a purple maned and white unicorn, and one terrified cat.

“Hello, you must be Chrysie! My name is Rarity!” she was paying all her attention to an almost completed dress. Her horn softly glowed, and various sewing equipment were flying through the air. “So, Rarity, you've heard of me?” Chrysie asked. “Hhmn, not really, but Twilight and Spike have somewhat filled me in! Sounds like you really do need help!” she still wasn’t looking; Chrysie wondered if she knew who she really was. “…And one more stitch; and there! Finished! Now let me see…” She turned around to see the former changeling queen standing in the doorway. Rarity froze mid sentence and stood there, staring down Chrysalis. Her face starting to contort into a frightened smile. She was about to scream, but spike covered her mouth before she could. “Ssh! Rarity! It’ll be alright!” once she stopped squirming, spike let her go. “ARE YOU INSANE?! This is the most EVIL creature to ever surface in all of Equestria! And you want me to help IT?!?”

Chrysalis felt a sledge hammer of guilt ripple through her, all the regret from the past plans she had set in motion clouded her mind, and she stared at her blankly. Rarity saw the former queen’s disapproval at her words, and felt a sudden pang of regret. She tensed up at the fierceness of her own words. Spike looked angrily at Rarity, “You call her evil, but she saved my hide yesterday; and did Twilight a favor!” At these words, Rarity felt even worse. "So any ways, Twilight said you could help me." "No! Not for you!" Chrysalis straightened up. "I have been wandering through the forests for three months! Being chased by hydras, manticores, and timber wolves! I WAS ONCE A QUEEN!" Chrysalis started to tear up at the past memories. Those tears turned to sobs. “I'm sorry! I didn't know! I will do everything in my power to help you look fabulous!” At this, the changeling looked up, perplexed at the unicorn’s words.

Several long hours later, Chrysalis was wearing the loveliest dress she had ever seen. It was made of a fabric the same color of her mane, and matched the insect like pattern of her wings.  The bottom of the dress even had holes purposely cut out of the fabric, to highlight her legs. A large emerald necklace and green dress trimming completed the look.  It fitted her perfectly; in every way. It made her look beautiful. Beautiful  in an odd sense that is also brought out her ferocity. “Wow, just, wow!” every pony in the room was stunned. “There darling! You look amazing!” Rarity looked expectantly at Chrysie. “I designed it to accent everything! It brings out the real you!” At this, Chrysie wasn’t to sure how to thank her. A joyous feeling rose inside her. She spread her wings, and noticed they had complete freedom of movement. Chrysie slowly rose above the ground. “Indeed, it is not half bad. But now I owe you...” Chrysalis muttered. “You can start by telling me your story of how you got here! I mean, all the hardships you endured! You must still be exhausted!” Chrysie landed on the ground and sat down.

Rarity was in tears. “That is just the most TOUCHING story I have ever heard!” She stopped to wipe away some tears, “I’m SO sorry for how I treated you earlier! You deserve much better!” “It’s alright…” Chrysie blushed and looked at the ground. “Oh, no; my darling! What you need is a trip to the spa!” At these unexpected words, the changeling straightened up. She gave Rarity an uncertain, but definitely nervous and scared smile. “I don’t know about that; I mean I would love to,” said the changeling reassuringly, “But I’m afraid I’ll have to decline.” “Oh that’s simply NONSENSE! We MUST get you there right away!” Chrysie didn’t know how to react. She immediately thought of terrified spa workers, and shrank away. “Come on Chrysie! This will be good for you!” Said Twilight, trying to convince the changeling to go.

A flash of light lit up the nearly empty spa. The pony at the desk covered her eyes. When she looked back, she saw Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Spike the dragon, and… “Hello! How can I help you?” she looked perplexed at the creature in front of her. It wasn’t a pony, but it looked similar. She thought she looked frightening, but beautiful, and calming. At least it wasn't the bear Fluttershy brought in earlier. Rarity spoke up, “Two day passes please!” She handed over the usual amount and received the passes. Chrysie followed Rarity reluctantly into the spa.