Chapter 41
Second Chance
Fillia was waiting outside of Queen Chrysalis’ bedroom, shaking due to stress. She had been asked to wait there until the Queen could brief her for an important mission; usually, if the Queen wanted to ask something of one of her subjects she sent them a message viathe Hive Mind, but never would she talk to them personally in her private bedroom.
To keep her mind busy and not worry about why Chrysalis wanted to see her, Fillia though about the last time she had been sent out on an assignment. She had taken the place of one of the Gryphon Emperor’s maids and found an access point into the armory. She was captured and thrown in the dungeon, and there she would have died if not for Onyx.
Since she had been rescued, Fillia could not stop thinking about him, how he had saved her without asking for anything in return, how he had been kind and not scared of her even though she was a monster. Onyx did not judge her by her physical appearance; no, he looked at her and judged her by what she was inside. Each time she thought about him, she felt her heart beat crazily, and when she was hungry, she only needed to think of him to dull the pain.
“But … why? I’ve never felt like this for another Changeling before… So why with—”
Her thought had been interrupted by the bedroom door being opened and Chrysalis inviting her to enter. Chrysalis’ bedroom was a sight that only a few Changelings would ever see in their lifetime, and she took advantage of the occasion and got a good look around. The floor was covered fully by soft, black carpet and the walls were made of polished, black granite. A chandelier hung from the middle of the ceiling; each candle was burning and left a fresh scent of the forest. There were pieces of wood furniture here and there; and lastly, was the bed of Queen Chrysalis—a four poster bed made of the highest quality of Arctic Yew wood, so rare that if it was sold it could buy one anything they wanted for years. The covers were green-tinted furs of the rare wolf species, canis lupus, which were made of flesh and bone, unlike the common timber wolves. The furs stayed cool during the summer and warm during the winter. Lying upon this grandiose bed was Chrysalis, awaiting her subject.
“You like the look of it, am I right?” asked the Queen in a casual tone.
“Yes … it’s so … I mean … no words can describe … it feels very secure; like nothing could reach me—” Fillia said before she realised she was talking to her queen. “—I mean; yes, Your Highness.”
Chrysalis giggled when she heard Fillia talk, which really surprised the spy. She’d never seen her queen happy before.
“You have no need for such formalities; we are in my quarters and all alone. Now, I think you may wonder as to why I have summoned you, right?”
“Well, yes—I mean, I’m honored that you have chosen me for another personal mission, but why me, even after I failed my last mission?” asked Fillia.
Chrysalis rose up from her bed and walked to her dressing table; she grabbed a brush with her magic and stroked her turquoise mane. “Well, yes, you disappointed me when you failed, but every mother knows that her children make mistakes sometimes and that it is our duty to give them a second chance,” answered Chrysalis as she finished brushing her mane and placed her crown back upon her head.
“And now, it is time for your second chance. You remember Onyx, right … when I freed you from that feline chicken with a crown.” When Fillia heard Onyx’s name, she feared that her Queen would have him killed or harmed in any way; but thankfully, that was not a part of Chrysalis’ plan.
“Canterlot will organise the Grand Galloping Gala soon. I want you to infiltrate the reception, find him by taking the form of his marefriend and gather all the information you can find on him that we may use to take his place: what he’s like, where he spends his day, his fears, his objectives, everything. You will not be alone on this mission. You may take anyling you want with you, and their job will be to find the same about his cousin, Mi Amore Cadenza. Now you can go prepare yourself. I will recall you soon,” said the Queen.
Fillia bowed before exiting the room. She was happy that her queen gave her this mission, because not only did this prove that her Queen was not angry about her recent failure, but she would be able to meet Onyx again and thank him for saving her.
When Chrysalis was sure that Fillia was no longer near her room, she closed her eyes and searched the hive mind for the link she created between herself and Onyx. It did not take long before she felt the Prince’s signature and carefully used a small amount of magic to be sure that he would not detect her mental presence. She concentrated and when she was sure that the magic was the precise amount, she released a spell and she was able to see through the eyes of the Prince himself.
“Reveal to me all your secrets, my Onyx. Reveal to me how to take my revenge on the murderer of my mother,” whispered Chrysalis.
***
Onyx was in front of a small mountain of scrolls; many of them were requests to join the Royal Orchestra for the Grand Galloping Gala or invitations to upper-class “parties”. Most of the party invitations were used only for aristocrats to buy their way closer to the Royal Family. Naturally, the only one who went to any of them was his cousin, Blueblood. Every time the castle organised something important, Onyx, Blueblood and Cadance received literal tons of scrolls.
“Again, we would gladly appreciate your choosing of our harmonica symphony for the gala’s—Bla bla bla … I swear, if I see one more letter ever again, I will burn every scroll in the city,” said Onyx out loud, rubbing his neck.
“Worst of all, this bug bite! The more I scratch the itchier it gets...” Before Onyx could whine a little more, the door to his bedroom opened, letting in Celestia, donning a floral shirt, a pair of sunglass and a straw hat.
“Momma’s home!” she yelled, accompanied by her sister, dressed in the same manner.
***
“Momma’s home!”
Chrysalis quickly closed the link between her and Onyx as soon as she heard Celestia; she could not take the risk of her detecting traces of magic being used on the princess’ son.
“Soon, Celestia … soon you will discover what it feels like to lose what you cherish the most, to lose the ones you care for, to see your kingdom dying in front of you and be helpless to save it. I will take everything from you, just like you took the closest member of my family from me,” she whispered to herself.
yes!!! an update.
I hate being so biased, but I still think a lot of the OCs from earlier should make a return, even if only given a brief part.
Changelings... well at least it ain't Xenoforms... Equestria can handle changelings.
I'm happy you used my idea of the changelings infiltrating the Grand Galloping Gala.
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Ah someone has a crush, jeje and so it begins, a new mare throw her hat into the ring for Onyx heart, this could be interesting.
Well, I have a request, or idea, that you probably remember from a past comment. Luna inviting Onyx into a quest to find him some magic relic, like a ring or something like that, that could grant her magic ability, a way for her to get a chance to get to know her nephew, and make to lost time (she own him 20 birthday presents) Also, with the story of the griffin I bet she want to make sure that no harm will ever occur to him again.
Also, I meeting with Octavia asking for being part of the orchestra, perhaps even give her the chance to be in her first, royal event. Oh and 2 intimidate suggestions for the next chapter. Luna is a little burn from the sun and Celestia is a little tipsy and Onyx decided to take care of her poor and drunk mother, until she sober up…And Celestia is a hugger, so yeah you will get the picture
"recent failure"? its been like 2 freaking years!!!
I think he should end up getting frustrated with Blueblood in the first five minutes and end up lost in the palace labrynth.
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yea but in her mind it is recent because it was her last mission
I would suggest that Onyx spend some quality time with both princesses.
2684337
That....is really really akward...i mean if you would have say Luna or Cadance i could maybe understand...but Celestia....she is his mother
2683409
i don't think Onyx will ever get some pagic power
2684448
Why not? I still want to see what can do the Alicorn amulet to a human, and who said that…said, the poison joke has a inverse effect on humans? Perhaps making them invulnerable or really strong, or something like that
2684474
well we already saw one effect, he have his mind in the Hive mind. but i assure you he will not be able to trow fireball or thunder
2684476
But can he deflect magic? Is the only thing that I really I'm asking, something to give him some edge when confronting an enemy with magic, and don't be vulnerable against it
2684484
who know?
2684487
Thanks, that answer my question, and what an ending for game of thrones right?
2684491
im still shocked....WHY DO THEY KILL HIM WHY!!! HE WAS MY FAVORITE!!! poor wolf....why did they do that to him, that wolf was so cute.
2684500
I think the wolf symbolized their souls so when they die, there wolf die with them. I'm still wonder WHY did Astrid still remain with the lanister if she hate them so much, she has have at least 3 opportunities to escape, why she is still with them?
I must say, this was a good read, I look forward to reading more
2684239
so silver....how does it feel being a blanket? lol since wolves common name is silver fang or other cool names in my ppl culture....
damn it who invited moon moon :p
2684951
it feel good atleast i can touch Chrysalis
Chrysalis, you evil girl you. She will rule the world one day and hopefully, she won't murder us all in the process. Best villain ever.
2685867
100% agree with you
2685867 I disagree. There's a Human in the story, so unless Onyx allies with her then she won't win.
2686361
well i don' think Onyx is the type to make the ennemie of his mother his friend...so yea Chryssy is screwed....or not
2686361
I was talking about in general not about just in the story. Story-wise, no she won't win. The fic isn't that dark to let the villain win (unless the writer decides to take a twisted turn and do it. *looks at silver*) Though she'll always win in my heart.
2686516
you never know what i have in mind, who know maybe she will do to him the same thing the Gryphon did to Onyx Nah she is not that cruel
44 chapters. Lets do this.
2686534 this still is bugging me, will Onyx ever figure out what he is?
2688494
Thank, i hope you will like what will happen next
2688687
are you asking me for spoiler!?!
2689018 maybe, maybe not..I just NEED TO KNOW
DOSE
IT
HAPPEN...sorry
2689359
so you are asking me this question when you could ask anything else well it seem that you really want to know...so the answer is i will not tell you, you don't want to be spoiled, now go make some coffee and go watch any episode of mlp. have a good day
2689376 YOU TROLL NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
2689518
i have been trained by the master troll
2689547
curse you troll
Wicked awesome chapter. And the plot advances!
2686534
Chrysalis can always whisk me away instead of Onyx. I'll gladly join my favorite villain, but I don't think I can feed on love. She probably covered that, though.
Took me a while but I finally finished. For now...
2691177
what was your favorite part?
2691198 Damn... let me go reread it all and I'll tell you.
Actually, I like the escape from Griffin Alcatraz (as i'm calling it).
2691211
well you seem to like the dark part of the story, usually the other like more when he was a kid or the present moment. i am very glad that someone else like the gryphon part
damn, I read the whole story yesterday, pretty good so far. I like the romance between Onyx and Twilight, but I prefer to not know details of their..... privacy. I prefer offscreen (in a manner of speaking) sex, more romantic for me
I read the entire story from start to finish today because it's so awesome but one thing I'm curious at is the hinted relationship between Onyx and Rarity. Will they ever be together or is that just to throw people off?
2694252
You want OnyxXRarity i am right? well i can't answer without spoiling so...yea
2694581
like the Lanister
2694509 i hope this story doesn't end any time soon also keep it onyxXtwilight
2696128
nah the story will continue for some more time again, but i'm not sure if it will reach the 100 chapter.