> You're Going To Fit Right In
>  by DougtheLoremaster
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> Chapter 1
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BING-BONG
The intercom overhead crackled to life amidst the strobing red security lights in the corridor, giving an unsettling feeling to the small group making their way towards a massive double door- doubly reinforced by massive steel girders.
“Welcome new students, to Queen Twilight’s Friendship University. You have chosen or been chosen to attend this semester’s classes.”
Aside from the strobing lights, the entire corridor was dark and sterile; as cold and lifeless as the metal it was constructed of. The sound of Chrysalis’s own hoof-steps echoed in her ears as she shivered. Like those she walked beside, she wore a magically crafted ring of an unknown material around her midriff and each hoof had cuffs chained to each of the others, forcing her to hobble as she walked.
Glancing to the side, she noticed Cozy Glow in the same entanglements, forced to walk on the ground; the filly pegasus’s wings clipped and shackled to her sides.
“Eyes forward, head straight, *Queen*.”
The voice of the soldier was mocking and cruel, as an electric shock coursed throughout her body. Instantly, she readjusted her eyes. It did no good to resist; to argue or complain. Queen Twilight had made that abundantly clear: Agree to Friendship Classes, or die. And after everything she had done, Chrysalis was surprised she was even given that option.
Once a powerful ruler, she had it all; even the tolerance of Twilight. Her hive had been flourishing, though her own hunger had gotten the better of her; culminating in her decision to wage war on the Ponies. And that’s when she lost it all; her hive destroyed, her reign brought to an end and her title stripped from her as a prisoner of the Queen of Equus. 
Even her drones betrayed her, now her own children willingly served under Twilight’s banner. In fact, the very guards escorting the group was none other than her son and daughter, Thorax and Ocellus. And it was clear from their mannerisms there was no love lost for the former Matriarch of the Changelings.
The chitinous black exoskeleton that served as her body ached all over from the harsh conditions of her holding cell in Twilight’s Palace. Moving her equine-like hooves was rough for the Changeling and her magic was sealed from the strange ring around her midriff, so she was unable to transform to move easier. And so she continued trudging forward.
Her emerald green eyes were dull and lackluster, lacking their usual malice. There were no schemes running through her mind. She was beat down, tired of fighting and of arguing. When she had been dragged before the Queen, it had become evident to Twilight as well, who surprisingly gave her and a few others a seemingly benevolent choice.



“Argh!”
Chrysalis cried out in agony as she was tossed bodily in front of the Queen’s throne by Applejack, who dusted her hooves off; the Orange Earthpony flipping her bare mane of braided gold and smiling joyfully at the cold-eyed Twilight with her Granny Smith green eyes.
“I’ve brought Chrysalis as you’ve requested, Twi.”
Twilight sat on her throne staring icily at the sprawled form of Chrysalis, before turning to Applejack and smiling warmly at the ever-cozy southern drawl the Earthpony always used.
“Thank you, AJ. I appreciate it. Now then, Rarity, Fluttershy, prepare this *Queen* for a little chat of *Diplomacy* Please girls, if you would be so kind.”
Beside the crimson-stained golden throne, sitting stoically, a cyan blue Pegasus in gleaming golden armor watched the entire scene, unflinchingly. Her unquestionable loyalty to Twilight was evident from the glowing red crystal star emblazoned on the barrel of her armor, signifying her as the Royal Captain of the Guard. From her centurion-styled helm of golden sheen shone the many locks of her naturally rainbow-colored mane while in her hoof she held a spear forged from a bolt of blue lightning. 
The lightning crackled and hissed, as if angry from her grasp on it, but oddly enough, she seemed unbothered by this, handling it with her bare hooves. Raising it up in a salute, she smiled lovingly at the two mares waiting by the door; signaling them to approach the captive.
From the door they stepped, a Alabaster White Unicorn with a dark amethyst mane and a buttery-colored Pegasus, wearing a tanned leather garment on her torso, with metal studs. 
Rarity’s dark sapphire eyes twitched as she approached, while Fluttershy pulled a specially crafted metal collar and magically enhanced leather lead from a saddlebag on her side.
Rarity’s amethyst mane was perfectly styled and coiffed as was her tail, without a hair out of place. On one of her sides, a silver dagger hung in a sheathe. And on the other, she carried a large satchel bag, from which she was known to work tailoring miracles.
Chrysalis winced as she stared at the sheathed dagger nervously. Fluttershy, noticing Chrysalis’s gaze falling fearfully upon Rarity’s dagger, swiftly locked eyes with her, and whispered gently as she placed the collar around her neck.
“No no, it’s okay. You were a very naughty Changeling and you must accept your punishment. Mama is here to make sure you behave-”
Her voice changed to a cutesy soft tone as she finished.
“You will behave for mama, won’t you, my little Chrysalis?”
The visual hypnosis completely mesmerized Chrysalis as she muttered in reply.
“Yes…Mama.”
Fluttershy smiled as she connected the lead to the collar and called over to Rarity.
“Good girl…Alright, she’s restrained, feel free to measure.”
Rarity set down her satchel and rummaged within it, calling out to Twilight.
“We’ll be ready in about five, oh- I seem to have forgotten my sewing machine- , I’ll need to stitch by hoof and horn. I apologize Darling, this may take up to an hour.”
Twilight raised an eyebrow in amusement as she chuckled, stretching her wings to their full five hoofs-length in width. As an Alicorn, she struck an imposing figure to all those before her, her friends all bowing before her at the wing flare.
“No worries, take all the time you need.  I know you’ll produce wonderful results, you’ve never let me down once, Rarity. As for me waiting? That is really not an issue *Darling* After all, I can wait an eternity if need be. ”
As Twilight folded her wings back in, she gave a slight rustle of her feathers; a sign of nesting in Alicorns. And as she moved and twitched to get comfortable, Twilight’s Amethyst eyes closed to get some rest.
Rarity muttered in annoyance to herself.
“Of all the worst possible days for this to happen. This is the worst…Sweetie Belle would  have reminded me, but you took her from me, you incessant insect.”
Dropping the sewing needle, Rarity swiftly drew the dagger forth, her eye twitching in rage as she repeated in a shout.
“You killed my little sister!”
Before she could bring the dagger’s point down on Chrysalis’s skull, an orange hoof grabbed hers, preventing it from moving, while a cyan one removed the dagger from Rarity’s grasp.
“Whoa there, Nelly. Twi wants to handle her personally.”
Rarity screamed and thrashed in the steadfast grasp of Applejack and Rainbow Dash, desperately trying to strangle Chrysalis; shouting over and over.
“She killed her! Just like she killed Applebloom and Scootaloo! How are you okay with this?”
Twilight’s eyes slowly opened to watch the display, but she didn’t say a word, curious as to what her friends would do. Rainbow’s eyes watered at Scootaloo’s name, while Applejack closed her own in a grimace. Applejack swallowed hard before gritting her teeth and smacking Rarity in the face.
“Get a hold of yourself, now, Rare! I want nothing more than to tear her limb from limb, myself, but Twi wants to talk to her. If you want justice, wait for her to dispense it!”
Before Rarity could reply, she found herself gazing into the hollow-eyed death stare of Rainbow Dash’s own magenta eyes. The Pegasus spoke in a gratingly dark voice.
“I get it, Rarity. Believe me. I. Get. It. My little buddy meant the world to me. But AJ is right, Twilight wants to speak to her. Don’t you trust Twilight to issue fair judgment like she always has?”
Twilight slowly stood up as Rarity turned to look at her.
“Twilight I didn’t mean-”
She was cut off by a large feathery embrace from Twilight, who softly spoke to her.
“Rarity, I know how you feel, but I need you to trust me. I can see the pain in your heart, but I want you to be a bit generous and allow me the honor of passing judgment on Chrysalis. You can do that, can’t you, darling?”
“Of course, it’s just- 
Rarity felt her cheeks grow hot as Twilight gently nuzzled her.
Alright, alright, already! I won’t interfere.”
Twilight gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek and said lovingly.
“You make me so happy, Rarity. Now do you think you can get her ready for our little tea party? Or will I be having one-”
 Twilight’s eyes narrowed coldly as she spoke every word with a chillingly soulless tone.
“-All. By. Myself?”
Rarity was completely flustered now, much to the amusement of Rainbow and AJ, and babbling almost incoherently as Twilight trailed a hoof slowly down her mane.
“Y-yes of course, Twilight. I will get right on t-that!”
Twilight smiled, her eyes becoming warm and loving again, as she headed back to wait on her throne. Though before she closed her eyes after getting comfortable once more, Twilight’s horn glowed with a sparkling light purple magic while she spoke gently.
“You need to stop stressing over such a small thing, Rarity. I’ve got your back, just like I always have. I would never make you stitch anything by hoof.”
A sewing machine appeared, and Rarity gave a grateful smile as she attached a spool of Star Spider silk to it.
“Thank you Darling.”
Twilight gave a nod of acknowledgement and closed her eyes, while Rarity sewed up a storm. All the while Fluttershy maintained her visual hypnosis with Chrysalis; shutting out everything around her to keep the Changeling tranquil and docile and more importantly, immobile while Rarity sewed the dress, fitting it to Chrysalis’s body in real time.
***
An hour later, after much fussing and second-guessing, Rarity called out excitedly.
“She’s ready!”
Twilight’s eyes snapped open and she yawned, stretching her wings out as she did so. Glancing out over her throne room, she swiftly lowered her wings, in slight embarrassment. Her cheeks had a rather fierce red tinge momentarily as she noticed her friends bowing before her in reverence of her wing flare.
“No. No need for…that, girls. Let’s see-”
Her eyes roamed over Chrysalis’s form; a satin black dress with Star Spider silk accents spider webbing across the surface. Around her neck a frilly black choker made of lace, while on her hooves were shimmering heels of electric blue. Twilight clapped her hooves together in excitement.
“Oh I love it, it really gives her a rather regal appearance! Rarity you outdid yourself. Now, let’s set the table.”
Twilight’s eyes twinkled as her horn glowed brightly and a large round table, complete with a flowery tablecloth and a full set of porcelain teaware on it. Several chairs, with thick plush seats of beautiful purple appeared around it. Twilight smiled coldly.
“Fluttershy, release her, and standby, we may need your pacification skills if she…pushes my generosity. All of you, take a seat. That includes you AJ, Rainbow Dash and Rarity.”
Upon hearing Twilight’s command, Fluttershy broke eye contact with a very confused Chrysalis; as the Changeling stared in surprised awe at the dress on her body. Fluttershy proceeded to saunter over to the table, taking her seat next to Twilight in one swift motion. Chrysalis meanwhile, was now examining the heels on her hooves.
Silence fell across all at the table, as Twilight took Rarity’s teacup and poured some freshly brewed Earl Grey Tea. Twilight set down the teapot and picked up a saucer with sugar.
“Would you like one lump or two, Rarity?”
Exchanging a perplexed look with the others, Rarity answered.
“Um…Two please, Darling.”
“Wonderful-”
Twilight’s eyes cut to the left, towards Chrysalis as she continued.
“Chrysalis. Take a seat please.”
Applejack and Rainbow Dash’s faces lit up as the teacups before them vanished and instead a bottle of cold hard cider appeared before each. Twilight chuckled.
“We all know you can’t stand tea. So, here is some hard cider-”
She paused, watching as they clinked the bottles together and popped the tops off in celebration.
“Just make sure you don’t hoofwrestle at my table if you get drunk, okay? Fluttershy one or two-”
Turning away from Fluttershy mid-sentence, Twilight’s eyes narrowed and her horn glowed a bright purple. Chrysalis found herself lifted into the air, only to be thrown bodily into an empty chair at the table. Twilight said coldly.
“I said to sit down, and I meant it. Now sit.”
Turning back to Fluttershy amidst the silence that fell as Chrysalis nursed her tailbone with her hooves, Twilight smiled.
“Was that one or two, dear?”
Fluttershy quickly responded, though her voice was oddly calm.
“Just one, please.”
Passing her the teacup, Twilight turned to Chrysalis and the smile faded from her face. Her eyes narrowed in a burning rage as she spoke quietly.
“I am well aware you cannot consume tea, or cider. Rather you drink something else, don’t you?”
Pulling out a dark glass bottle, Twilight poured the dark, red liquid inside into it, before passing it to Chrysalis.
“Don’t worry though, I’ve got you covered…freshly procured from three particular filly corpses.”
Twilight locked eyes with Chrysalis, whose own were timid and fearful in the hatred-filled gaze of the Queen of Equus.
“I’m not without mercy, Chrysalis. And as much as my friends here, would love to rend your bones from your flesh, I understand the spider-like tendencies of Changelings. You didn’t know who it was you attacked, captured and drained of their lifeforce.”
Twilight swirled her tea with a spoon, glancing thoughtfully down at it, before once more looking at Chrysalis.
“That said, my brother thought that chaperoning that field trip would help him get a feel for handling his own daughter; who is now fatherless. I don’t think my BBBFF deserved any of what you did to him. As for Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash’s sisters, we found their bodies…”
Twilight’s hoof began to shake as she lifted her teacup to her lips, just as it exploded from her anger, spraying hot tea everywhere.
“And how badly I want to remove your head right now after seeing that, cannot be stated in any known words.”
Letting out a growling, throaty sigh, Twilight continued.
“Still, the laws I have penned will be followed by all, including me and my friends. No execution may be performed, until the guilty party is offered a chance at redemption. And I’m sure you noticed the shut down of Tartarus, considering you have been sleeping there for about two weeks now.”
Chrysalis opened her mouth to speak only for Twilight to cut her off.
“I-”
“Shut up and listen to me when I talk.”
Chrysalis closed her mouth and stared in shock at Twilight. Twilight however, continued in a far more pleasant tone.
“That’s because I’m no longer going to be using Tartarus. There will be no incarcerations, too many inconveniences and a waste of MY resources. So here’s the deal Chrysalis. I can let slide your feeding frenzy; you are a Changeling and nature is cruel. You were hunting, and as painful as it is to say, they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. However-”
Twilight’s pleasant demeanor vanished in an instant as she snarled.
“You decided to attack MY palace, kidnap ME and usurp MY throne. And we all know what happened to the last fools who tried to remove me from MY throne-”
Twilight gestured at a nearby wall behind her throne.
“-don’t we?”
All eyes turned to the throne wall, where the perfectly preserved heads of Celestia and Luna were mounted, one on each side; their faces contorted in pain and terror for all eternity. Chrysalis began to sweat as her eyes darted back to Twilight, who quietly sipped from a new teacup with the ghost of a smile on her lips.
“So you have a choice: Earn redemption at the School of Friendship, or join those traitors. You have five seconds to decide your destiny.”
Chrysalis’s eyes darted from the heads to Twilight and back again as Twilight cleared her throat.
“Choose. Now.”
Chrysalis swallowed hard and opened her mouth.
“I choose-”



Chrysalis slowly and painfully made her way along the hallway, thinking about how ridiculous the notion was; her learning friendship, what a laugh. Any laughter she may have had however, mentally or physically, died in an instant as her eyes fell on the figure at the end of the hallway.
A mare. That lilac-hued hide, those magenta eyes and that defining seafoam green stripe within her violet mane and tail. Chrysalis swallowed hard as she stared at the dark purple business suit that adorned the mare, who waved and smiled at them; the mare’s eyes narrowed in a sinister leer.
Her. It had to be her. The mare gave a flourishing bow.
“Hello my new students, and welcome to Her Majesty Twilight’s School of Friendship. I’m the Principal here, and my name is Starlight Glimmer.”
> Chapter 2
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Starlight gave a flourishing bow, before raising her head with a warm, loving smile. Chrysalis noticed the wicked expression on her face had vanished completely, replaced by one of total joy.
“How wonderful to see so many familiar faces-”
Starlight’s gaze wandered over the group, stopping for a moment to stare at Cozy Glow, before glancing away and continuing on.
“So many familiar faces, indeed. As Principal of this school, I must say, the fact that you’ve decided to better yourselves is so wonderful. However, I really don’t like talking to captive audiences, so let’s fix that-”
Starlight’s horn glowed a light blue and a gasp arose from Chrysalis as her bindings fell away; the metal ring sealing her magic crumbling to dust as well. Murmurs arose all around the group as Tirek’s massive muscles were restored, even Cozy Glow’s wings regrew to fully heal as the shackles fell away. Starlight smiled brightly as she addressed several of the group.
“Pegasi were not meant to walk, Cozy. Spread those wings proper. Tirek, I know you treasure your strength, wield it well. Now all of you, your magic is fully functional once again, though I must offer you a gentle warning regarding its use.”
Chrysalis’s horn glowed, as her body shapeshifted into a pony’s form, before returning to her normal form, the scars and wounds from her imprisonment vanishing in an instant. Chrysalis smiled happily momentarily, before noticing how horribly calm Starlight was amidst the presence of several fully powered, magic-wielding super villains.
Something was a bit off about Starlight’s demeanor and Chrysalis’s instincts were screaming at her to watch out. Glancing around her, she saw Tirek admiring his muscles, while Cozy was flying around. Muttering obscenities internally, she gave a secret gesture to Cozy Glow, causing the filly to swiftly fly to her side.
“Why did you signal me?”
Cozy Glow spoke sideways out of her mouth in such a low volume that only Chrysalis could hear her. Chrysalis gave a quick answer in the same manner.
“Don’t try anything. Tell the big red meanie to stand down too.”
Cozy Glow seemed a bit confused as she hissed.
“But we have our abilities again, surely we can overpow-”
Chrysalis whispered back.
“Starlight is way too calm, why give us back our abilities anyway? I’ll tell you why. She isn’t concerned about us attacking her. Quickly, tell Tirek to stand down. Something is about to happen, I can feel it.”
Meanwhile Starlight continued speaking.
“While you all have your ma-”
At that moment, a blast of dark magic struck Starlight clear in the face, knocking her head back. Tirek lowered his arms and tried to look as unassuming as possible while Cozy Glow whispered in his ear Chrysalis’s concern. And not a moment too soon as a cruel and wicked smile crossed Starlight’s lips momentarily as her head fell back down to stare at him. Everyone turned and stared at Sombra as he shouted at Starlight.
“You really are a stupid pony to give the likes of me MY magic back. Let’s see how you deal with your greatest fear!”
Chrysalis glanced behind her at the guards. Oddly, her children hadn’t moved a muscle. She grabbed Cozy Glow and held her tight to her frame, just as a massive blast of light blue magic shot from Starlight and enveloped Sombra, spider-webbing across his body in ever growing cracks before he exploded in a scream of anguish. Starlight spoke quietly.
“You should have listened. Sombra, for the crime of attacking your Principal, you’ve voided your chance at redemption. By the power given to me by the Queen herself, I hereby expel you…from life.”
As the corridor fell into utter shocked silence, Starlight sighed and hung her head.
“This…is unfortunate. Not how I wanted to welcome the next batch of students. Alright let’s get this over with.”
She stood there in complete silence as Chrysalis stared curiously at her. Why wasn’t she moving? Her question would be answered within the next second as a flash of violet light heralded a familiar sense of imminent doom. 
The light faded and standing there, with her wings spread, was an Alicorn; the one and only Queen of Equus, Twilight Sparkle.  Starlight had lowered her head in submission seeing Twilight’s wings flared. Twilight glanced around at the scene before turning to face Starlight and leaning down, inches from the trembling Unicorn’s face.
“You killed a student.”
Starlight nodded and answered immediately.
“Yes, my Queen, I did.”
Twilight’s eyes narrowed in anger, though her voice remained calm and gentle.
“Starlight, explain. Now.”
In complete reverence, Starlight addressed the Ruler.
“I returned their magic and powers back to them, and I was in the middle of informing them of the enhancements you gave us when Sombra decided to attack me in full view of all here, my Queen.”
The anger left Twilight’s eyes as she sighed in annoyance.
“Is that so? Perhaps if I said it to them, it would have more impact.”
Turning around to face the students, with her wings flared, Twilight watched as a few bowed before her. Making a mental note of who, Twilight folded her wings and spoke softly, but the power of her words thundered throughout everyone in the hall.
“You may possess great and terrible abilities, but I am warning you now, you will find the staff within this institution are more than capable of handling one or even all of you at once. If you provoke them, just know lethality has been authorized. I advise you to follow the rules of Starlight from this point on, your life will be so much easier that way.”
Turning back to Starlight, Twilight whispered to her.
“I would rather no one else die, if it can be helped. The goal is to redeem them, not eliminate them, after all.”
Before Starlight could respond, the intimidating presence surrounding Twilight vanished and she looked rather panicked, as if she just remembered something.
“Right, I almost forgot, Spike asked me to give Trix a message.”
“Oh?”
“Yeah, he’s gonna be joining Sunset in the Mirror Realm for a little surrender negotiation with the humans there. He asked me to let Trixie know that the Ogres and Oubliettes game would have to be rain checked until he returns. Could be a while.”
Starlight nodded and gave the embarrassed ruler a warm hug, whispering to her.
“Twilight, we stand by you. Please try to relax, I know how nerve-wracking this dimensional-shift has been for you, but we were with you when you took the throne, and we will always stand by your side, love. I’ll let Trixie know. You are doing fine.”
Twilight eyes twinkled with admiration.
“Thanks, Star.”
Chrysalis watched the interaction as Twilight, seemingly ignoring the new students' existences, nuzzled Starlight lightly. And that is when Chrysalis noticed the strange scar running down Starlight’s neck, one that she was pretty sure the Starlight she knew never had. While that was a bit odd, what her ears picked up next was a bit stranger.
“Like it or not, this is our world, my world now. Though why am I always the one cleaning up those wretched Sister’s messes? Anyway, I gotta go. Much to do.”
“Of course, my Queen. At least now they can’t cause any more issues.”
“True, at least not in this dimension.”
In a flash of light, Twilight was gone, leaving Chrysalis with more than a few questions. Though judging from the icy stare of Starlight, she would be better keeping those questions to herself. Glancing to the side, she noticed Cozy Glow and Tirek looking at each other, just as confused.
“Don’t say anything, let’s just play along for now.”
The two looked over at her, only for her to hiss her sub-vocal warning once again.
“Trust me. Don’t. Do. Anything.”
Starlight’s ear twitched slightly, though she continued on as if she hadn’t heard a word.
“Alright, so without further ado-”
The massive doors swung open to reveal the largest building interior Chrysalis had ever seen.  Chrysalis was stunned at the sight as she looked upwards. One, Two…Twenty Staircases? Glancing around she was at a loss. Why were there several dozen food stands? The first floor looked like an entire city. Restaurants, stores of all kinds, and was that her window shopping and holding a gem-studded purse? Hold on, there she was again, reading to… Was that Cozy Glow by that giant fountain? What was going on?
Starlight chuckled at the reaction.
“Welcome to the School of Friendship; housing over seventy-five formerly villainous students from various parallel universes, with more arriving daily. There are currently twenty-five floors, each with its own purpose. Please pay attention and stay with the group, otherwise you may never reach your destination. It’s very easy to get lost. Now follow me.”
As the small group moved in awe at the tremendous sights, Starlight gestured to her left at various restaurants and food stalls.
“This is the left-side of the first floor. Also referred to by students as the Food Court. Here you will find every food you could imagine or want. Students are allowed to visit the Food Court only during designated breakfast, lunch and dinner periods. Trespassing after hours will not be tolerated. Over here we have-”
Chrysalis heard everything being said, as Starlight gestured at the shops, but her mind was still focused on what Starlight said a minute ago: students from various parallel dimensions. What exactly did she mean by that?
She watched as a large Unicorn, nearly as large as a full grown Alicorn approached them at Starlight’s beckon. With midnight black fur and long flowing amethyst mane and tail, perhaps most curious was the triple diamonds on the mare’s flank, the Unicorn looked disturbingly familiar to Chrysalis. And apparently not just Chrysalis, as Cozy Glow hesitantly spoke to her.
“Rare..ity?”
The Unicorn’s eyes narrowed in a cold fury as she snarled back.
“How dare-”
Suddenly, she stopped mid-sentence, cocking her head to the side as though listening to something only she could hear. The mare muttered to herself.
“Hm. Yes, yes I suppose you have a point. Maybe they are like us.”
Whipping her head around to stare at Starlight, the mare asked a question.
“Principal Starlight, are they also victims of the two who shall not be named?”
Starlight held up a hoof which had some sort of odd device on it. Chrysalis watched in surprise as she said suddenly.
“Notebook. Student Roster. Student Files. Tirek, Cozy Glow, Chrysalis. EOU 1420.”
Instantly, a large holographic screen appeared in front of Starlight. On that screen several images appeared, that she seemed to interact with, using her hoof. Humming to herself, as everyone watched in silence, Starlight scrolled the screen, before announcing.
“Yes. Freshly cracked, approximately two weeks ago. Enrolling in the school at this very moment. Initiation.”
Chrysalis blinked in confusion. Cracked? What exactly did that mean? Starlight lowered her hoof and the screen vanished, as she glanced coldly at the Unicorn. 
“So now that you know their situation, tell me, what do you think you should do next?”
Starlight’s voice took on a sinister tone.
Think carefully, now.”
The Unicorn’s brilliant sapphire-hued eyes went wide in nervous shock momentarily, before clearing her throat.
“I should probably welcome them to our school and maybe be less rash and more considerate in the future?”
Starlight suddenly broke into a bright smile and nodded happily.
“Yes, very good. I’m glad your classes have been helping you. But how about you start with an introduction. After all, as Pinkie teaches: Friendship begins-”
The Unicorn stiffened and finished the sentence.
“With a smile.”
Starlight clapped her hooves happily.
“Very good.”
Once again a horribly wicked expression crossed Starlight’s face as she spoke in a tone that felt as cold as the north winds.
 “Now go on, make some friends.”
Chrysalis watched the Unicorn turn back to them, a rather painfully forced smile on her face. The mare was sweating bullets as she slowly, and with a slight tremor in her movements, crossed her forehooves and gave a low bow.
“My name is Nightmare Rarity. N-nice to meet you, Darlings.”