The Former Queen
Chapter 7: Letter to the Sun
Previous ChapterAfter the party, Chrysie and all her friends went to Sugar Cube Corner for a drink. “That truly, was the perfect day!” Chrysie had the time of her life that night. No pony In Ponyville was afraid of her anymore. “So, did you learn anything about friendship?” Twilight asked. Chrysie gave her a confused look. “Of course...” she said slowly, unsure how to react to the question. “Do you mind writing a letter then? To Princess Celestia?” Chrysie thought about it. She had some bad times with the princess, but she was confident because all the ponies in Ponyville accepted her. “You know what? I don’t. Spike!” The dragon swiveled his head. “Take a letter please!” he pulled out some parchment and a quill.
“Dear Princess Celestia, I have learned a great deal about friendship over the last few Days. Making friends can be easy at times, but not if people already know you as a bad person. They might reject you at first because of there history with you, or how scary you look. But if you can just stick to it, and show them the real, or in my case, new you; then any pony can make a friend.” Chrysie thought for a long moment. “I pray you too can forgive me for my past actions. The Former changeling Queen, Chrysalis.” She nodded at spike, who sent the letter in a puff of smoke.
“Now who wants some more cake?” Every pony in the room raised their hoof. Chrysie walked over the counter and smiled, “Hi! I’d like to buy a chocolate cake!” “Sure! That will just take a couple of…” The sounds of a massive impact halted Mrs. Cake mid sentence. Chrysalis jumped out of shock. That sounded close! Like it was right outside the door… She turned to see Princess Celestia in the door way, pointing her horn at her; and she looked furious. “Queen Chrysalis, what do you have to say for yourself?” Chrysie stared at the Alicorn in disbelief. Celestia could see the shock in her eyes. “Well then, I hear by sentence you to into exile! You are banished henceforth from Equestria! I ask you again, what do you have to say?” Her harsh words hit home. Chrysalis felt all the regret and self loathing that she did before. “Alright. I’ll go!” she said smugly. “If you want a fight, you’ve certainly; wait, what?” “I said I’m sorry. You win. I’ll accept whatever punishment you throw upon me, just so long as my friends are free.” The changeling stood up straight, and stared into the sun goddesses eyes. She braced for whatever may come. Twilight and her friends stood there in disbelief.
“Well then!” Celestia’s horn glowed, and Chrysalis kept staring. “Apology accepted.” Chrysalis braced further, then stopped and gave her a confused look. “What?” “You really have changed, and any pony can see that!” Celestia levitated a slice of cake to the Changeling. “I just wanted to see it myself!” She smiled warmly, “After I read the letter, I had to see if you were telling the truth. You’re welcome to stay in Ponyville, if you want…” Chrysie turned to her friends; a confused look on her face. "Alright!" She made up her mind. This truly was the perfect day.