Throne Room.

[Vaan]

"You asked my opinion and I gave it. If you don't like it, that's your problem. I'm just telling you what could happen." Vaan said to the Queen before turning away, but then he turned back with a smirk, "How ironic... you say you don't tolerate disharmony, yet you started a war which caused it. Plus, the enemy you fought against was basically for the same thing-harmony."

Vaan shrugged before turning away from the Queen again. He supposed everything that was said could be said. If the Queen wished for it to be seen that way, then so be it. It was of no consequence to him.

With a quick flap of his wings, he caught up to Demetri and laid on his back once more. He then reached into his bag and threw a couple of roasted seeds into his mouth.

"You know," Vaan said to Demetri,"Being deported back to Griffin territory might not be so bad."

[Queen Chrysalis]

Growling internally at their attitude, a wild thought flashed through the Queen's mind as a smile soon erupted over her once cold face. Moving off of her throne and moving her holed hooves down the shallow steps, holed hooves moved in unison as green amused orbs shot an uncomfortable expression to the griffon. Stopping at the end and extremely close to the main stallion, her smile never faltered. These creatures had come into her home, and demanded money or a war, that was exactly what Chrysalis would give them.

"Hold on. Right there. I saw a spark in your eyes. You wanted me to say no. didn't you? Clearly you would not have worded it otherwise. I am not yet satisfied with this confusing message. I shall need time to think on it, in the meantime, entertain my children."

Lighting up her horn, a black hole could soon be felt in two locations. Where each of them stood, a drop down magical portal appeared. Sinking them into the darkness, the transport circle would soon send them on their way to the caves as the Queen waved in a friendly amused manner.

[Exit Vaan & Demetri to Reflection Mines.]

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[Queen Chrysalis]

Turning to the now empty space in her throne room, the Queen smiled to herself in an amused manner. Chuckling and moving to the door, her bug like holed wings had begun to vibrate, allowing Chrysalis to hear something horrible through the distance. Instantly turning irritated, the bugged mare had left the Throne room in a hurry. Making sure to tell others that they would need to consort with Nightmare Moon if they needed anything for the moment, Chrysalis went into the hallway in a fury.

[Exit Queen Chrysalis]

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

"Impressive" Nova thought seeing how the Queen had simply just teleported those two saddle-land ponies away. Now of course most advanced magic using ponies can teleport ponies to other places but, this certain spell that Queen bugface casted caught the attention of Nova. "Execellent work my Queen." Nova bowed in respect, ceasing his train of thought but as soon he brought his head back up his queen was already leaving. Nova frowned "Some sort of queen..." he mumbled. It's no surprise that Nova gets easily ticked off when it comes to Changelings, since his past experiences with them.

[Correctional Forces]

Whilst Basilisk stood in his lonesome in the throne room, a faint buzz would reach his ears that quickly grew louder as they approach the throne room. And soon, the nature of the buzzing became apparent as the doors to the throne room were pushed open to let in a trio of changelings, flying in on the insect-like wings of their kind. None of them were clad in armor. They quickly scanned the room, each of them seeming to get a bit put down at what they found, or rather, didn't find.

"Mother isssss not here." The first of them said to the others.

"Obvioussssly." The second of them answered, annoyance, or maybe disappointment, seeping into his voice.

The third of them said nothing, but instead stared into the room, seemingly paying no mind to the other two. Soon, he stopped his gazing and instead stared only at Basilisk, a neutral look on his face.

[Strong Defense]

[Enter Strong Defense from Palace Entrance]

    Strong walked into the Throne room. His armor was covering some but not all of his bandages. The Throne Room looked so different, that Strong was not sure at first if the was even in the right room. Strong stood at attention waiting to be addressed. 

[Astral Midnight]

[Enter: Astral Midnight from Palace Entrance]

Astral stood next to Strong. His first impression of this room wasn't exactly a good one, but he tried to make sure this didn't show.

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Basilisk rolled his eyes when he saw three changelings entered the throne room, now basilisk tends to dislike changelings for obvious reasons. He stares back at the third changeling who is staring right at him with a blank expressions, raising an eyebrow he looks at all three of the changelings, presuming maybe these aren't just regular changelings but a group of some sort. Before Basilisk could even ask them a question two more ponies barged in, great more ponies to deal with. He'd noticed that one of the newcomers wearing a small portion of armor, presuming the fact that he must of got that armor lying somewhere in some desolate area probably. He then looked over to the pony that was standing next the slightly armored pony, truly nothing special about this pony for what Basilisk sees right now but nevertheless he returns his gaze toward the changeling that's been watching him this whole time.  

[Correctional Forces]

The two changelings who had been talking turned to observe the newcomers as they entered the throne room with suspicious and distrusting eyes. Especially the one in the armor of the lunar guard drew their attention as they grouped together a bit more, beginning to talk amongst themselves yet again, paying no mind that they were rather easily heard.

"More poniesss? And in the armor of the traitorsss asss well? Why isss he here...?" Says the first.

"To sssee mother obviously. Why elssse would he be in her throne room." Comes the reply, the sound of annoyance still rather obvious in his tone.

The third of them seemed to pay the newcomers no mind, indeed it hardly seemed he had noticed them entering, but continued to stare back at Basilisk, his blue eyes not blinking. After a few moments, he broke off of his "group", and started to slowly trot towards Basilisk, continuing to stare at him with a neutral expression.

[Strong Defense]

    Strong stood in The Throne room waiting. He allowed his awareness to fill the room. He noted Astral Standing next to him, the changelings in the room give him looks and talking about him. Also the green Unicorn with the 3 changelings in front of him, two of them talk about him as the 3rd approached the Unicorn. Well, this should at less be an interesting distraction while I wait for the Queens to show up.

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Basilisk wasn't just going to stand there and wait for this...bug to trot up to him no. The Elite guard trotted too the changeling with a neutral expression as well, his steps where heard throughout the hall. clank, clank, clank was the sounds of his armor and chainmail being shuffled or moved because of the marble floor. His solemn face shows no fear or any regret trying too get close to the changeling. Of course there's no scary factor of simply trotting up to changelings, Nova wasn't just going to wait for this slow bug to reach him.  

[Correctional Forces]

The sudden sound of metal on marble made the two changelings blink and turn around, their expressions falling as they see what is about to happen. They however do not move to stop either of the people approaching each other, instead only standing there and observing the exchange that was about to happen.

"What issss he doing now?" The first says, thinking aloud by the sound of it.

"Obviousssly, he is approaching that one. He doessss thiss all the time, remember?" The other replies, still annoyed.

Meanwhile, the third changeling tilted his head slightly as he saw Basilisk starting to approach him as well, but there is no halt in his step by it, and besides his tilted head, there is no further reaction from him. He would continue on, until the two would stand face to face with eachother, the changeling looking up at the armored pony with a continued blank expression but small hints of simple curiousness in his blue eyes.

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Nova trotted until he was mere feets away from the changeling, stopping thus ceasing all sounds of clanking. His eyes scanned the changeling, there's nothing special about this changeling so why all the fuss about it? Nevertheless Nova waited for the pony to start talking first, Nova never bothered talking to any changeling in his lifetime so why stop now?

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The lights suddenly flicker out, as the many candle flames in the throne room extinguish. Temperature inside of the room drops harshly, as an eerie silence fills the air. A thick smoke seeps in through the cracks of the windows.

[Astral Midnight]

Astral instinctively reached for his hood. No matter what was about to go down, Astral knew it couldn't be good. He looked over at Strong, with some amount of worry in his eyes. This entire time he had been able to keep a serious expression, but not now..

[Strong Defense]

    Oh, goddesses today is just not my day. Strong froze on the spot as, the lights flicker out, temperature drop and if he had any doubts left about who was coming the smoke was a dead giveaway. He fought hard to calm himself down as he waited for what he knew was about to come. Well, no turning back now. 

[Correctional Forces]

All the changelings in the room quietens at the impending darkness that had befallen the throne room, no more talk emerging from the two changelings that stood together, they now anticipating who was about to come. Even the one who had been staring at Basilisk was distracted, finally looking away from the unicorn to instead observe the smoke that was seeping into the room, however still keeping a neutral expression on his face.

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The cool smoke sweeps through the room, spiralling around the ponies and changelings in the room, before covering the entirety of the floor. The windows began to coat with frost as things grew uncomfortably cold. In the center of the room, the smoke began to take the shape of a tall, slender mare with a long sharp horn and massive wings. It's glowing eyes pierced through its smokey skin.

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Basilisk finally stopped as well, keeping his face neutral he stood his ground. Sensing the cold and dread in the area, Nova looked at the smoke as well. Nova turns to the tall slender mare, saluting her in the "Elite" way as possible.

[Strong Defense]

    You know I am not sure if it's because I am losing my mind or if it has something to do with ponies weird need to sing sometime but, as Nightmare Moon materialized into the Throne room this song popped into my head. I stop myself from singing it out loud but, it was strangely fitting.

Hello there, the angel from 

my nightmare 

The shadow in the  

background of the morgue 

The unsuspecting victim 

of darkness in the valley 

We can live like Jake and Sally if we want 

Where you can alway find me 

We'll have Halloween on Christmas  

And in the night we'll 

wish this never ends 

We'll wish this never ends 

(I miss you, I miss you) 

(I miss you, I miss you) 

Where are you  

and I'm so sorry 

I can not sleep  

I can not dream tonight 

I need somebody and always  

This sick strange darkness 

Comes creeping on so haunting  

every time 

and as I stared I counted
Webs from all the spiders 
Catching things and eating their insides 
Like indecision to call you and hear you voice of treason
Will you come home and stop this pain tonight
Stop this pain tonight

Don't waste your time on me
you're already 
The voice inside my head
(I miss you, I miss you)
(X6)

    "Well, I am glad that was just in my head." Strong said under his breath. 

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As the smoke begins to dissipate, smooth black fur begins to push its way through. Her piercing eyes turn to slits, much like a lizard's would. The smoke itself forms around her head and flank, where the mane and tail would be on a regular pony. The Nightmare observes the inhabitants of the room with a toothy grin, her teeth more than capable of ripping a victim to shreds. Her eyes drift over to one pony in particular; a grey unicorn with a blue mane.

"Well now, flattery and song will do little to grant you my favor." She chuckles darkly. Did she just read his mind?

[Astral Midnight]

Watching the figure's eyes stare directly at Strong made Astral shiver in fear. He stood completely still, with his hoof still on his hood. His eyes darted around, and spotted a window that he could probably escape through. Without any hesitation, he raised his hood, rendering him invisible (See character sheet) and ran straight for the window.

[Strong Defense]

    Well, that was something I wish I knew he could do that. Astral just turned in invisible. Strong couldn't see him but, thanks to his spatial awareness spell from earlier he still had a good idea were he was. Strong looked over Nightmare Moon. I miss those amazing azure eyes of her's but, she was still gorgeous and... She can read my mind...


    um, your majesty if you could please just ignore Astral he is just... a little overwhelmed by your presence.


    Walking forward to the throne, the light of the Throne room reflecting off his armor, illuminating his bandages. When Strong was just in front of the Throne he stopped and bowed. After sometimes he stood up straight looking Nightmare Moon in the eyes before speaking. 


    "Your majesty it's been sometime since we last met. You are looking well, as always." 

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Basilisk ceased his salute and looked at both the poines, one of them vanished while the other one is trying to talk to the queen. Not liking the situation Nova trots to where the throne stairs and stops in front of strong, thinking that this is an attempt of an assisination.

"Before you can proceed with your attempts to make the Queen acknowledge your presence, I highly suggest you tell your 'friend' to re-appear before things get complicated."

He kept his wits on him, trying to scan the area of any movements of where the vanishing pony might be.

[Astral Midnight]

Astral stopped and turned around, assessing the situation. I've got to stick to my actions. He turned back around, and continued sprinting. When he reached the window, he didn't jump. Instead, he slammed his head straight into the small portion of wall underneath the window, knocking his hood off, and dazing him in the process.

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Nova eyes looked at Astral, seeing that the pony just unveiled himself somehow. Nova raised his eyebrow "Huh." Nova stood still in his place not budging an inch for strong yet.

[Astral Midnight]

Astral stood dizzily for a few seconds, before the true effect of the collision with the wall hit him. Not even thirty seconds had passed since he hit the wall before he fell over, unconscious. Astral hit the floor with a solid thud.

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Nightmare looked to the pony known as Astral with disgust. The fool, how dare he make such a mockery of himself in front of the all powerful mare of Tartarus?! Grinning evilly, Shecstarts to approach the downed pony, slowly and with deadly intent.

"He was never hidden from me... I could sense his fear, smell the blood coursing through his veins... Perhaps I should make an example out of him for making such a fool of himself. It has been some time since I've consumed pony flesh."

She chuckles darkly, licking her lips with her long, lizard like tongue.

[Strong Defense]

    Of course he was not hidden from you, your Grace. While not truly hidden from myself either, he was able to hide his presence from your guard. Strong looked over to Nova from the corner of his eye, still not moving waiting for the Queen to properly address him first. That is if you can call that a guard, Can't even tell what a real threat is and speaking out of turn in her majesties presents. 

    I would ask you go easy on Astral, he may not be much right now but, an invisible Pegasus if train properly could prove valuable. 

[Basilisk Nova (R.I.P)]

Nova, sensing that this "accident" is more than a trap then It is. He moves ahead of the princess, considering that this was either being rude or such, Nova did this to truly protect the Queen of the Night. He stops at the "unconscious pony", scanning him to see if there's any sign of movement that the pony would "fake". Nova focused on his horn to make the cloak slip out of Astral wings that it perched on. After merely a second the cloak was off the pony and Nova grabbed it for himself. Nova will later look in the properties of this cloak. He flipped the cloak while in mid-air, trying to see if theres any items within the cloak itself, nothing. Nova folded the cloak and placed it within his armor. He then saluted the Queen once again. "He's clean."