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Auther's Note: Another late update I know, I'm sorry. I hit few speed bumps and have been really busy plagued with work. This chapter is a bit shorter than the three.

Disclaimer: I do not own My Little Pony FiM, It is owned by Hasbro and Lauren Faust. I do however own my OCs within.

Shout out:

King of 2211: Yup, there's always something. By the way, your oc makes a brief cameo.

Bluecatcinema: Aurora is definitely up to something, something sinister maybe. lol

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If You really want to find the queen, you can find her in the swamp lands deep within the heart of the deepest cavern. The Changelings still inhabits that area and have been for generations. I believe I do not have to advise you to be warily, they are "likely" to be aggressive.

In the swamp lands Aurora continued her search for the home of the Changelings in the late hours of midnight, as It was still the same night of meeting the soothsayer, Seem. Eager and drowsy, the blue mare sought to speak with the queen before sunrise and beat the humidity. Right now it was murky and frigid, much to her dismay but it kept her awake and on her hooves. After few moments of walking, Aurora stood in front of a large cavern. Thanks to the old mares guidance, Aurora successfully reached her destination.

Stepping inside the dark cave, she illuminated a spell to brighten her sense of sight and surroundings. Exploring deeper inside the cavern the chilling vibe rushed through her back, now getting the idea that she was being watched. Then a sudden buzz was heard and almost immediately she was being swarmed by the very creatures she sought. She calmly surrendered with an assertive smile, which confused most of them. Ultimately they took her and escorted her deeper within the cavern and it was getting easier to see. The colors green and blue were everywhere and filled with noticeable wholes.

Aurora and the Changelings reached the queen's chamber. Behind them lies the Changeling queen herself, resting on what looks like a throne. She griped at the sound of her doors opening up and stood up aggravated. Then she saw her. Her eyes lit up lividly from seeing the mare as A smile filled Aurora's seeing the queen.

"So, it was you who was snooping around my domain. What are you doing here, halfling." She questioned.

"Queen Chrysalis, I wanted to talk to you about something that you may be interested in." Aurora replied.

"Really, you could have gone to anypony of you're race, but instead you choose to seek me out. Quite foolish on you're part." Chrysalis retorted heatedly.

"For what I have in-store, you'd make an exceptional collaborator, and having an army makes it all the better. What I have in mind would be beneficial for all parties. I have a colleague in Canterlot who feeds me constant intel and tells me an interesting event is happening with Celestia's niece and the captain of the Royal Guards, Shining Armor. We have a sizeable amount of time to prepare. What I need..."

"What you need, is to leave. Be grateful I'm giving you the option. I know where you're going with this; and I am not putting my hive, or the new generation at risk for a false cause." Chrysalis angerily voiced.

"It's not false, if done right. In fact you and your hive will have more than whatever this is." Aurora defended her claim.

"And what is that exactly?" Chrysalis bluffed.

"All of Equestria and the downfall of Princess Celestia." Aurora eyes burned bright red again as her sclerae turn to a green hue as she answered. Chrysalis dismissed her changeling guards and sat down comfortably.

"I'm listening, umbra halfling." She sighed considering to hear out the mare's plan. Aurora's eyes reverted back to normal.

(Early Morning, Canterlot)

In the 1st lieutenant's quarters, Snow was sitting at his desk working, finishing up reading reports he received. He was also thinking about his nephew and niece and how they were doing in such a different environment. He was eager to see them again.

"Busy Snow?" Shining Armor spoke up, entering Snow's office.

"Captain? not for you. I'm actually finishing up reading mission reports from the other day, what do you need?" He jumped up on his hooves.

"I told you, there's no need for formalities, It's just me and you." Shining Chuckled. "Anyway I wanted to involve you on an important matter about the wedding."

"Right, I entrusted Rook to organize the guards and station them around the palace so they know their positions on your day." Snow clarified.

"That's good, but that's not what I was getting at." Snow remained silent, fearing he may have seemed swellheaded. "Snow, I want you to be my Best Stallion for the wedding." He was speechless, his captain wanted him to be part of something so important.

"Shining, this is so unexpected. It would be an honor to be your Best Stallion." He bowed respectfully.

"It shouldn't be unexpected, we've been through a lot together. You've stood by my side ever since the start of training, even though I was a bit of an earful. Then I've became Captain of the royal guard." There was shift in the tone in Shining Armor's voice. "But now, I'm becoming a prince and I won't have a lot of time and I want to continue doing so. Which is why I need a help maintaining it. Snow, believe or not your way past due of a promotion. I want you lead the royal guard alongside me for real this time, as co-captain."

"I imagine Rook will have my position now. I won't let you down, Shining Armor." Snow said as he was about to solute, but stops as he knew Shining Armor would deny it.

"I never doubted you, take care Snow." Shining Armor said then exiting the room closing the door behind him. With that over his head, the white Pegasus turned to the letter he received from his dear sister. Looking it over on his desk, Snow smiled. "It's about time, Garnet." He said as he looked at an old family photo of her and the family with him in it.

(Ponyville, town)

It was now the weekend for everypony and all of Equestria. On this find day Lightning, Lance, and Bouclier were on their usual patrol around Ponyville. lagging behind, Lance was wheezing heavily from the heat. "It is so hot today!" Lance whined. Bouclier shuck his head in annoyance.

"We were guards of the ruling princess , the mare with the power to rise and set the sun, and your whining about a little heat." Lance shrugged from the response and Lightning got in between them. He made a friendly gesture wrapping his arms around their necks bringing them closer to him.

"Yup, Princess Celestia sure did outdid herself today. it's a fine and beautiful day for a leisure patrol around town." Lightning added bearing the bright side of the humid day. "Right guys?" Before they could attempt a retort, Mr. and Mrs. Cake approached them. They had their sights more set on Lightning. They wanted to know if he was available to baby sit Pound and Pumpkin Cake while they were away. They seemed to be in a hurry as they were asking. As much as he wanted to, Light had to decline. He was simply too busy and did not have enough time. Hearing his answer, the Cakes looked disappointed and took off in a hurry. Then he saw Pinkie Pie seemingly running after them, chanting, 'I'll do it.'

"She is one strange mare." Bouclier stated as they watched her go. "That's Pinkie for you." Lightning smiled cheerfully.

(Library)

Rainfall was sitting in his room on his bed living in his own thoughts, waiting to receive a response letter from his teacher, Princess Luna. Beau was at his side as usual, resting her head on his side.

"Hello, is anypony here?" A nasally voice sounded in the library, alarming the baby dragon and unicorn. Twilight and Spike were out for a short time, which leaves the library his responsibility for the time being. Both Rainfall and Beau exited the their room to assist the browser. He was a gray pony with a short messy neon green mane and wore wide lened glasses.

"Hello, how can I help you, sir?" Rainfall offered in a professional way possible.

"I'm here to return a book I borrowed from Ms. Sparkle." He said revealing the book from his bag and laying it on the table. It was a fantasy book, one of the many big books he read as a foal. "I'm sure Twilight would appreciate having this back, thank you. Are you interested in another?" Rainfall asked.

"There is one, it's a drama tragedy. It's called, The tale of two Souls." He requested. Rainfall nodded and searched for what he asked for. unfortunately, It seemed that Twilight has moved things around, which would make it bit difficult for him."Here you go, Tale of two Souls." Beau said and presented to the silver pony. With a look of satisfaction the pony took the book and stuffed it into his bag.

"Thanks for the help, I'll be on my way now." The unicorn announced as the baby dragoness watched him leave. Rainfall returned to Beau's side with a baffled expression. "How did you know where it was?" He asked her.

"I sometimes help Spike whenever you and Twilight are out." She answered proudly.

"Really, you put off sleep to help out others? I have to say, I'm proud of you." It filled her with delight hearing this from her "brother figure", as she tooked the words to heart. Suddenly Beau felted an unpleasant indigestion building up. Rainfall noticed this as she clenched stomach and puffed out her cheeks. With a loud belch, Beau emitted a stream of dark smoke that formed into paper. He received a letter from Luna.

Dear student,

We are pleased with thy progress of your last assignment with the revival of the moon flower. It has many names, one being the 'loneliness of the night'. It is one of our favorites. It is poetic, yet mournful. We only wish we would have been there to see it bloom with you. We do however have it at our side. You have made us proud, proud to be your teacher. For the time being, rest, while we come up with future tasks for you. - Princess Luna.

re-reading the letter, the blue unicorn felt a sensation of accomplishment. Any sense of doubt he had before had simply wan and faded away from his mind. A smile manifested and was now present on his face while he fell silent. Curious of what he read, Beau attempted to grabbed the letter, jumping for it as it was being held up by his magic. Finally within her clutches, she read the letter for herself and was happy for him as well.

Before she could congratulate him, Twilight walked in with Spike sitting on her back. Twilight seemed stressed upon entry, closing the door with a sigh. She took notice of the letter and was putting in order an inquiry as Spike jumped off. He answered her query saying it was from Luna about his success. Being a good friend that she is Twilight obviously congratulated him from the kindness of her heart.

After that Rainfall mentioned that a pony came in and required a book while she was away. Twilight asked who he was. Rainfall answers saying he didn't give his name, but wore glasses and was a silver pony with neon green short mane. Twilight stops him, almost certain that she knows who came in during her absence. A shy pony named Silver Tale and he would come in for a book when he finished one off.

For the rest of the morning the two unicorns and baby dragons spent the day together in the library until later on the evening when they met up with their friends. Tending to his letter writing back to Princess Luna, Rainfall's mind began to drift thinking about his companions. Lightning, Sunlight, Golden Hour and then the Mane Six. In just a few weeks, he's already made so many great friends, and it's all thanks to the princess, Twilight and Lightning. None of which made fun of his feminine appearance. Things in Ponyville was going great, what could go wrong.

(Evening, outside the swamplands)

Aurora was leaving the swamplands after collaborating with Queen Chrysalis. With her at her side, everything would go mush smoother. Now that another part of her plan was going her way, she was pleased of getting out of the murkyness of the swamp. Suddenly a raven landed in front of her. It was her pet, Nevy, short for Nevermore and attached to his leg was letter. She recieved a letter from her associate. Unraveling it Aurora read along.

I have a small update, I've been promoted, This will make things easier. Also the Princess Luna took up an apprentice. - Piece

The news of his promotion made her even more content. It was going to make things easier for him now that he has more power, but the information about the younger princess educating a student struck her worrisome. It doesn't change anything though, so the mare signed it off as unimportant for now. She smiled with satisfaction as she headed back to her hidout up north.

As I said before, this chapter is a bit shorter but I hope it was enjoyable enough. Please leave a review, I love hearing your thoughts on the story and I am open to any ideas. I can even bring in cameos such as King of 2211's oc Silver Tale, and he will appear more so. Take care, bye!