Chapter six: Power and strength.
Within the walls of Canterlot, a child grew, this child being the Son of the Black Queen, Chrysalis herself raising her child for several weeks, the peace talks between nations lasting longer than Celestia had intended, her son had grown to be equal to the size of a young colt,(Around the size of apple-bloom but bigger just for clarification.)Chrysalis bent on making sure she raised her son on her own, was glad and eager when the final day approached, Chrysalis' son and herself were eating together the final meal they would have in Canterlot till the next time they were invited.
The two dined happily on crunchy crustaceans such as prawns small crab and for the proper food intake, Love spheres.
"So my little morsel, how do you like the food?" Chrysalis asked lovingly as she herself crunched down on a large prawn.
"It's crunchy and sweet!" Her son chirped out as he sucked the juices from a Love sphere.
"Glad to see you enjoy the Love spheres!" Chrysalis cooed picking one of the glowing pink Orbs herself and sinking her fangs into it.
"Hmmm...I have yet to name you, My little Morsel" Chrysalis said as she inspected in Foal.
Chrysalis sat there in deep thought as her son munched and crunched happily on the food placed out before him, inspecting her son she thought of something, What of his magical abilities? He was old enough to begin.
"My little Morsel...I think now would be a good time to begin your Magical studies, After all, a Strong Changeling is a powerful Changeling" Chrysalis chided staring at her son.
"Okay mommy!" The little Changeling obeyed his mother without question, for Who else knew best for his life.
Chrysalis rose from her sitting position towering over her son, the little changeling following her. Chrysalis' horn began to glow a bright green and before them appeared a small large target, She quickly nodded at her son, being a Changeling he already had a small understanding of magic that would build with maturity as he grew and blossomed into an Adult.
Chrysalis watched as her son's horn glowed a bright green, his focus evident as he tried to summon up his magical power, little as it was it came out as a mere spark, but that spark quickly grew into a burning Ember, her son held his focus now sweating bullets, the strain evident on his face, the little Changeling let out a yelp as the magic around his horn Exploded sending sparks everywhere as a bolt of Jade flame was sent forth from his horn hitting the target and scorching the blast zone.
Her son sat there eyes wide as he rubbed his horn, tears forming at the base of his eyes but he held them back trying to be strong for his mother. This surprised Chrysalis, as he stood up shaking his brow creased as he fought the pain however it was not enough and he collapsed lying on the floor where he was quickly lifted by his mothers magic and placed in her hooves as she gently rocked him and spoke motherly words to her son, She was proud of him his strength evident, he did not cry, he did not scream or yell, he was a steel bar, ready for molding in the Hot flames of a forge, Chrysalis would be the flame that melts him down, the forge that builds him, the Hammer that crafts him into a fine piece of Metal.
"I know what I'll name you...Kegan...that shall be your name...a bright shining flame..." Chrysalis said as she nuzzled her sons neck with her snout.
-Time change 15 years into the future, Kegan having grown to a young teenager and now experiencing his new life through puberty and his mothers pranks and antics-(At this point you take on the form of Kegan, thus I = You/Kegan.)
I awoke in my room to the sound of my alarm bell, tapping the top to stop the ringing, I sat up in bed rubbing the sleep from my eyes as I hopped off my soft mattress and stretched my large Gossamer wings and my legs and neck, a loud knock at my door knocked away what sleep I had left in my head as I walked towards the door to open it.
Upon opening it I was greeted with a friendly bow from the two Mares bringing me my breakfast meal, the help were swapped every week as I did not play favorites and I enjoyed variety as well as meeting new faces, however my shyness around mares always seemed to get the better of me as I ended up standing my mouth opened slightly and my eyes wide as I stared at the two Mares with the cart.
"Good morning!, Prince Kegan!" One mare said as she curtsied lightly.
"Good morning!" The second mare said also curtsying.
"Er..I..Uh...Good morning?" I said my cheeks flushing red as the two mares giggled at me from my Shyness. quickly changing the subject I stared at the platter on the Cart.
"Uh...Whats on today's Cart?" I asked my cheeks still flaring red.
"Baked prawn with a Rosemary and Honey glaze, Served with a side of Love spheres." the First mare said with a smile.
"The Cook sends his regards in hope you will enjoy his new recipe!" The Second mare said as she pulled off the top of the Platter.
Eyeing the food on the tray inhaling the scent, it practically made him drool.
"That smells wonderful!" I said smiling at the two mares, One thing that was scratching at the back of My head was, these two mares were unfamiliar and dressed differently, inspecting them both I quickly realized, they were different because they weren't from his help cycle they were from my Mothers.
"Hmmm...What are your names?" I asked politely as I grabbed one of the glazed prawn and tossed it into my mouth crunching on it happily before swallowing.
"I'm Ruby, and this is Sapphire!" The First changeling said as she pulled her friend into a one armed hug.
"I can see why you have your names!" I said as I stared at them, One having Ruby red eyes and a Blood red Carapace, and the other having Sapphire eyes and a Aqua carapace, Both of them were stunningly beautiful which didn't help my anxiety with girls, My outburst caused both girls to giggle and blush, only causing my face to burn red, I decided Id enjoy my meal on the Balcony just outside my room, I always enjoy eating in the Sunlight, using my magic to Lift the tray in the air I walked towards my Balcony door and opened it walking outside I set my meal on the table, Often times in the morning my mother would sit on her own Balcony and watch the sky using her telescope, and of course looking over to her I could see her a wide smile on her face as she laughed at my misfortune, now I knew why the help was different, she replaced mine with Pretty mares.
Turning around to see the two mares I was met by quite the sight.
"Breakfast isn't the only thing we can take care of." Ruby said seductively her rear in the air as she stared at me a wide smile on her face. Her friend sapphire sharing the same look, as I looked up at mothers balcony she bore a grin of Mischief, she knew my shyness around girls was 'cute' to her as she would put it, so naturally she pulls her little pranks and has her fun.
"Uhm...No th-thank you, m-m-maybe another t-time." I managed to squeak out my words as my face lit up faster than when some one strikes a match against rough stone.
"Very well my Prince." Ruby and Sapphire said at the same time as they both curtsied and walked off pulling the Empty cart behind them as they left my room, right before Sapphire exited she turned and gave me a wink and continued on to finish her duties as one of the Help.
I could hear buzzing and giggling looking over my shoulder I saw my mother flying towards me, landing on the Balcony.
"Mother...why do you torture me!?" I asked looking at her Emerald eyes.
"Because it is too much fun not to." my mother Chrysalis stated flatly.
I let out a sigh in response to her answer.
"Will you at the very least come and watch my training today?" I asked eagerly hoping she would reply yes.
"Hm...Sure...Why not my little Morsel." Chrysalis said ruffling my hair and giving me a smile, she then left my room and left me to finish my meal in peace.
-Three hours later at the training room-
"Left!...Right!...Left!...Kick!" The instructor yelled as twenty Changelings moved in sync, trained like a well oiled machine, only they were nothing compared to the training I received.
"Are you ready to begin, Kegan?" My master asked looking at me as three large Soldiers stood in front of me easily twice my size.
"Hold on Master Zion, My mother said she would come and over see how my training is coming." I said in reply and as if on Que the Doors to the Dojo opened revealing my Mother flanked by two guards, as well as two Familiar faces, One being Ruby, and the other Sapphire, Oh how my mother knew just the right buttons to push...
"I have come my little Morsel." Chrysalis said a smirk forming on her lips as she spoke, her long legs allowing fluid and long strides as she walked over towards the Arena.
"Right..." I said as I climbed into the Arena, the others un phased by the Queens arrival being as they saw her daily.
"Let us begin Master Zion!" I said as I bowed towards him and my mother before turning and bowing to my opponents who bowed in return.
Master Zion rang the fighting bell as I jumped into action, leaping high over the three Soldiers in front of me landing behind them and sweeping my legs down causing the Middle changeling to fall, Using his body I flipped forward delivering a Kick as I went to the Soldier on the lefts Jaw causing one of his fangs to fly loose as I then sent three quick punches to his Chest causing him to fall and writhe on the ground, the Changeling on the right rushed forward his hoof raised as he thrust it forward in a punch, Quickly reacting I grabbed his hoof, using his size against him I pulled forward bringing up my Elbow I slammed it into his snout, the crunching of bone sounding as his snout was smashed in where I quickly used the open opportunity and delivered two quick Chops to his throat causing him to gasp for air and drop to the ground, where I delivered the finishing blow by jumping in the air and bringing my Hoof down on his skull in a downward Kick, all of this happening in a matter of minutes.
"One minute and thirty Seven seconds, Impressive!" Master Zion called out to me as I stepped out of the arena leaving the three changelings beaten and sore on the ground.
"I've broken my old record!" I pumped my hoof in the air in triumph before looking to my mother, her eyes wide in shock and her mouth agape.
"And how long have you been fighting like this?" She asked the surprise evident in her voice.
"Well since I was five...that's when you put me in this class, Mother." I said with a smile on my face. I quickly noticed giggling and looking out from the corner of my eye I saw Ruby and Sapphire giggling at the initiates in the room eye balling them practically head over hooves in love.
"Seems Your help is affecting some of the other Colts, Mother." I said stifling a grin, as She looked up and noticed the boys ogling her Servants.
"Master Zion...it seems Your recruits are...missing they're training." She said a smirk working upon her face.
"It seems that is so..." Master Zion said before walking off towards his recruits. I knew they were in for it now, because as soon as Master Zion reached them he tore them to shreds as they quickly lined up and began to do his chosen punishment which was Six-hundred Push-ups.
"I believe now is a good time to Leave, mother." I said walking towards the door, She followed suit as did her help and her guards, now was the time that my academic classes began and my mothers meetings did as well only today she had none.
My classes are normally boring but today we studied the anatomy of a Dune Spider, the hulking exoskeleton is difficult to cut through, but if you flip it over on its back you can cut open the soft underbelly then you can examine whats inside.
Mother always found this study rather...disgusting, but I always found it Fun and destructive, but I suppose that is because I'm a colt, and shes...a mare.
I sat in my chair noting different things I saw, when a knock at the door came, standing up I walked over and opened it, immediately I regretted that decision as I a pair of arms were thrown around my neck and I was pulled out into the hallway,Shaking my head to clear my confusion I looked to see who grabbed me, I also regretted that because the pony who grabbed me was none other than Sapphire, Ruby close by her side, my face flared up faster then when you eat a Death pepper.
"I...Er...W-What are y-you two d-doing here!?" I asked stuttering out my words from embarrassment, mainly because I wasn't the only one in the hallway and there were several other students who saw what had just transpired.
"Your mother told us to come get you from your classes at lunch, So we are here!" Sapphire said enthusiastically.
"She wishes to have lunch with her Son again." Ruby said smiling, looking at the clock I noticed it was Five till Lunch, it would take that time to get to my Mothers room so I shrugged and walked off the two mares in pursuit.
Upon reaching my mothers room she waved me in, Ruby and Sapphire following her, as they were her personal Help.
"Good afternoon Mother, How was your day?" I asked as I strode into her room.
"Fine, Fine, How was yours?" She asked me as she read from a book in front of her on the table.
"It was...interesting, Sapphire and Ruby made sure of that..." I said nodding in they're direction as they laughed and giggled whispering into each others ears secrets that I would never know.
"I'm sure they did, Kegan." She said nodding in my direction before flashing a grin at her Servants, I rolled my eyes pretending not to see her grin, I already knew she sent them and did what she did on purpose, now the other students and my friends are going to remember my leave of the class room for weeks.
"I'm going to be getting questions for the next month!" I said face hoofing before flashing my mom a grin.
"Of course you will, My little morsel, All of your friends will be wondering where you got two Pretty mares from." She said giggling at me as I took a seat at the Table.
"I took the liberty of ordering your favorite meal." She said nodding towards me.
"You mean the Glazed prawn?" I asked looking at her curiously.
"Of course, Did you think I would forget?, You raved about them for days!" She said letting out a gentle laugh.
"And what are you eating today?" I asked curious of what her meal would be.
"Love spheres, with a strawberry extract over it." She said lightly.
"It is my favorite!" She said a smile creasing her lips.
we continued conversing about our day so far, before long a knock came at the door Ruby answering the door and allowing the Changeling pushing the cart to come in and give us our meals, he quickly departed, leaving us to enjoy our meals and talk.
As I crunched on the sweet tasting Prawn and my mother sucked the juice from the Love spheres, eventually the time came where I had to return to my classes and She had to return to her duties, leaving the room Sapphire and ruby walking at my sides I continued down the wide hallways before reaching the Classroom, Sapphire and Ruby curtsying and leaving out of respect for my space, and I returned to class and my lessons for the day continued, after Class however things were very different.
"So where did you find those two Hot babes?" My friend Troy asked me, he never was short on asking me things when he saw them, he was more...inclined to say hi and make small talk.
"The Queen thought it would be funny to swap out the Help I normally have with Pretty mares." I said in reply to his question, Honestly I never know what runs through her head.
"Wow, that sounds like a good thing to me." Troy said with a smile on his face.
"Well you're not nervous or shy around mares.." I said in reply to him.
"You didn't seem very nervous to me, when you walked back here with them." Troy said plainly.
"That's because I wasn't looking at them, They were only in my peripheral vision, So I couldn't see them." I said in an honest reply.
"Suuuuure!, I bet you stare at those flanks all the time!" Troy said giving me a shove.
"Oh come on, Id never do that, its un-becoming of me." I replied quickly.
"Although they do have nice flanks." I replied in honesty.
"Do you really think so?" said two voices, that stopped me dead in my tracks, looking up I saw Ruby and Sapphire giggling at me, my face was redder than the sun.
"I...Er...Uh.." Was all I managed to croak out before they pressed on teasing me and rubbing they're snouts against my neck and head.
"Such a shy colt!" Ruby said as she nuzzled my face only causing me to practically glow red.
"I think his shyness is adorable!" Sapphire said giggling at my misfortune.
"Well, Damn, if I knew it was that easy Id have been shy years ago." Troy said, as he began to laugh at my reactions.
"Its not funny!" I yelled in reply to his laughter.
"Yes it is." he replied laughing more.
"I hate you so much!" I replied to his laughter.
"I know." He replied as the mares stopped harassing me and allowed me to stand up, the four of us then made our way down to the hall way cross section, Troy heading towards his quarters and Me heading back towards mine, Ruby and Sapphire left to they're own Quarters, given to them by my mother, and I headed in to my room, Quickly jumping up and on my bed and quickly falling asleep the day having tired me out I quickly drifted off to sleep and peaceful dreams.