Prologue: Prophecy of Hope

Once upon a time, two regal sisters ruled a radiant world, named Equestria. The first princess, Celestia was as bright as an awakening day. The second princess, Luna was as dark as the middle of a majestic night. Night and day, wasn't all what the land of Equestria needed to possess though. The third princess, was considered the most beautiful mare in the world. Princess Cadance spread love wherever she was, creating peace and harmony to balance the land. Until one depressing day. One pony was deeply jealous of Cadance's beauty. The pony- or shall I say changeling, wanted to be the fairest of them all, but Cadance was the only one who held her back. That one day, Chrysalis, the leader of all the changelings kidnapped Princess Cadance, and fed off her youth and beauty. Cadance was now too weak to spread her love, which caused heartache among all of the ponies, which the changelings hungrily ate up, making them stronger and stronger. The quaking world was falling apart, and the two other princesses could barely keep anything in order. To only make matters worse, Chrysalis was still greedy, and she wanted as much power as possible. She took on Celestia and Luna, winning easily because of her new, shocking amount of power. From years and years to come, Chrysalis ruled over Equestria, tyranny with each path to come, until finally little bit of hope was lit up. The light was dim, but maybe... Just maybe... It was enough to restore peace to the land. This is how it all began.

Chrysalis sat perched, watching the stars of the night she had forced Luna to put up, glisten. This night was perfect... Almost too perfect. Chrysalis didn't have one care about anything. She spun around and turned to a glossy, silver mirror. And smirked, as she spoke in a silky voice; "mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who is the fairest, of them all?" She spun around, her eyes narrowed, and her mouth curved into a sly grin. As a face of appeared on the mirror.

"Once again, Chrysalis, as we meet. I am glad to say, you are the fairest, nopony can even compete." The voice was croaked and it sounded like he was breathing out each word, but it was still audible, and Chrysalis was satisfied with the answer.

"Of course I am! I always have been! For I am the most beautiful pony, one has ever seen." The face on the mirror disappeared, and Chrysalis turned back to Luna's night. "And with each night, and each passing day, I will still rule... Others will still do as I say." She eyed one star in particular. It glowed brighter then the other stars, and it buzzed slightly. To Chrysalis's surprise, it blossomed out into a flower, before blazing further across the sky. Then it faded like fireworks. Then there was a pop, as a form shrivelled into the middle of the display. A draconequus flew down, reaching Chrysalis's window, but before bumping into it, he zapped his fingers and with a small fizz, he was teleported behind Chrysalis, with the same only mischievous grin on his face. Raged, Chrysalis turned around to face him before her.

"How dare you come, I told you to only come if I need. Go, before I burst you to stone, for coming here out of greed." The creature laughed and zapped a halo above his head.

"Oh Chrysy, you know your horn ain't no match for chaotic me. But this is important, for I have a your very own prophecy." The draconequus turned around in excitement, as Chrysalis's green eyes widened.

"A prophecy? My prophecy? Well tell me, if I need to hear. Is it something good, or is it something I need to fear?" The draconequus hesitated, before clearing his throat.

"On behalf of six, there will be a five point five. Who hold a power, much stronger than this rule. Who's destiny is told, they find a way together, to be the fairest of them all."

Chrysalis's mouth was agape in horror, and her face crinkled with fury.

"So these five point five not only take my crown, but challenge my beauty too? How dare these infants dare take on me, who are these monsters, who?" She menaced towards the draconequus in irritation, and swiped a clumsy hoof at his face. "Who?"

"I do not know, the prophecy only told me this. It's for you to work out, so no need to hiss." He zapped away, in sheer content, leaving Chrysalis alone, and thinking.

"On behalf of six, there will be a five point five. Who hold a power much stronger than this rule. Who's destiny is told, they find a way together, to be the fairest of them all. These five infants must be ponies, and the point five must be a different race. The six they're on behalf of must be the ones who help them accomplish this horrible disgrace. Who's destiny is told... Their destinies I will change. Plus I have some ideas which fit into this range!" She gave an evil laugh and knew what she had to do. She was a princess, as well as a witch, as well as changeling. But the one thing she wasn't was a parent.

"Number one I'll make an orphan, under the rule of her evil step-parents. Number two I'll make her family obsessed, but afraid to go beyond the fence. Number three I'll make my daughter, but keep her locked in a high tower! Number four I'll make her a mermare, getting bored by each passing hour! Number five I'll make her parents rich, but cast a sleeping spell on her for her birthday. Number point five I'll make him love his pet, but his mum can't let it stay!" She turned around staring out her window again, and began a bored, desperate pace. "What to do to the six they're on behalf of? I can already tell most these paths contain true love. The others are counted as saviours, and ones to guide them on. What to do to prevent this six? I can't just make them gone." Chrysalis scratched her chin for a moment, thinking rapidly what to do. "I know now! I'll make them all so hideous, nopony will dare go near these morphs! What I will do is change them all into tiny dwarfs!" Laughing hysterically, Chrysalis swirled a tiny bit of dark blue magic around. "Now all I need to do is find these infants and give them what they deserve! None can take on me... Now it's time observe."

So the next few days, the evil queen did observe. She looked at every passing pony on her town, and looked for the ponies and the point five she was looking for. She studied more and more, looking through scrolls and scrolls on prophecies. Not once did she come across one which she could use. Growing desperate by each passing day, the changeling soon set out into the Everfree Forest, hoping to find more information.

"Zecora, I know you're in there, let me in! Otherwise I'll peel every last one of your stripes off your skin!" Chrysalis knocked vigorously on the door, until finally it creaked open slightly. A zebra peered out, fearfully. The door was only open an inch, but Chrysalis was able to use her magic to open it the full way, until she had a full view of a shivering zebra before her.

"H... Hello Chrysalis... My queen... Do come inside... I guess it is time that I shouldn't hide." Zecora lowered her head, and stepped to the side so Chrysalis could march in. The changeling sat at a table, and Zecora nervously sat on the other side.

"So Chrysalis, it's nice to see you. I know you came for a reason, so is there anything I can do?" Zecora tilted her head to the side, building confidence now that she knew that Chrysalis wasn't here to hurt her. Chrysalis still knew, however, that Zecora wasn't very keen on the changeling princess, because when Chrysalis had first taken over Equestria, she had forced every creature except ponies to leave, which included zebras.

"I know you're good with messages, omens, and of course prophecies. I got one for some infants threatening me and my changelings." Chrysalis slapped her hoof on the table at this, making some vases rattle. Zecora gave a flustered look before beckoning Chrysalis to speak. "On behalf of six, there will be a five point five. Who hold a power much stronger than this rule. Who's destiny is told, they find a way together, to be the fairest of them all." Chrysalis snarled out each word, making Zecora shiver. The zebra raised a hoof for Chrysalis to calm down, before getting up and turning around. She retrieved one glass and opened the cap off it. Chrysalis raised an eyebrow, as Zecora breathed in the scent of the jar. It didn't even have anything in it! Eventually Zecora stopped and turned back to Chrysalis, sitting down.

"Ah, I have heard of such prophecy, but the memory is quite dull, for the time I heard this message I was no more than a foal." Chrysalis was now excited. This zebra knew about it!

"Do you know who are the ponies, and the sixth of a different race? I want to change their destinies, I'll send them from treble to the base!" Chrysalis stepped forward and pricked her ears, excited for what Zecora had to say.

"It's unknown who these rebels are, but I know something about each. They have unique strengths which I am about to teach." Zecora pulled back from the table, and picked up another jar. This one had a purple liquid gurgling around in it. Zecora handed it to Chrysalis. "Drink up every last drop, and your confusion might just stop." Chrysalis hesitantly took the cap off. If this is poison, I've built up immunity. She then did as Zecora said and drank up every single drop of the foul potion. Then she felt a buzzing, as light showered her heart, and her eyes went white, as a vision unfolded into her head, and each word was spoken out evenly from the rest.

"One is as competitive as a race with not one lack."

"Two is as determined as a needle in a haystack."

"Three is as beautiful as a top model created gown."

"Four is as hilarious as a flawed, clumsy clown."

"Five is as intelligent as one hundred percent."

"Six is a dragon but is so friendly would not make a dent."

Chrysalis's eyes bulged for a sheer second, before they formed back to normal, as a piercing green. Zecora eyed her cautiously. Chrysalis gulped, before nodding. "Thank you... Thank you..."

That was just the information Chrysalis had needed. She was getting closer and closer to finding the six rebels. She now knew exactly how to find each one of them, based on what Zecora's potion had told her. The first one was competitive. Based on what Chrysalis knew, it would probably be a pegasi. They were known for their athletic abilities. They were agile and swift, they're bodies built for flying, as they were very light. The potion had told Chrysalis that "One is as competitive as a race with not one lack." A race, hey? That would be what Chrysalis was to do then. She was going to hold a race for the quickest pegasis. There was only one problem... Nopony would enter if they knew that Chrysalis was the judge. They'd all be too afraid. Sighing, Chrysalis allowed a green flame to work it's way around her body, it enveloped it's way up her skin, changing her beautiful form into something lesser. She turned towards a mirror. She was a yellow pegasi with a turquoise mane. How hideous it was... It was so... Simple! Chrysalis hated this new look, it was so average, but it would have to do. Besides, it had the strict sort of expression, which would make do for a coach.

"Time to find my number one, you cannot flee! It's time for you to show yourself so I can change your destiny!"