What have you done with Fluttershy? the bloated unicorn nearly whispered.

Oh, nothing… yet. Chrysalis grinned. Dont worry, Ill get to each and every one of your friends soon enough. As capable as I am, this is not a one mare mission. I was going about it all wrong, you see. Equestria is doing just fine under its current administration, so instead of-

Chrysalis blinked as Rarity went through another growth spurt, her forelegs vanishing all the way to the hooves, her rounded cheeks quivering against the deep furrows that began to form around her head. She was completely purple in the face now, the tip of her horn giving up the last vestige of white. The amulet was not spared either, starting to disappear under her chin. Raritys lower lip wobbled as she looked down in horror. An audible slosh filled the air as she gradually settled.

Really? Chrysalis droned. It didnt work the first time, either. Just stop.

Still avoiding eye contact, Rarity asked, Why are you telling me your plans?

Do you really think youre a threat to me? Especially like this? Chrysalis tilted her head, snickering. That mule of a princess and her thick headed lover are the ones who foiled my plans last time, and I do intend on getting even with them, but-