The Chrysalix-Ch 3

Chapter 3: The Alliance






If there was one word to describe what the witches lair looked like it was darkness.  Not quite the elaborate palace they would like to have but it was all they could manage.  They had hoped that a new mission would be waiting for them when they returned from the last one, but he was nowhere to be found.  So they took this opportunity to relax for a moment since they haven't had a moments rest since they meet this new guy.
"What is it with us," asked Darcy.
"What are you talking about," asked Stormy.
"Before all this, we did things our own way.  We had no one to answer too.  We called the shots.  And now look at us; first with Lord Darkar, then Valtor and now this guy!  We aren't witches, we're sidekicks.  Lackeys.  Flunkies.  Second-rate stooges for other beings."
"I'd have to agree with Darcy on this one, Ice.  I say it's time we took things back into our own hands," said Stormy.
"Do you think I do not know that," asked Icy.
"Then why in the name of evil are we doing this," cried Stormy.
"He's just a means to an end.  Once we've grown in our own powers we will take over things," said Icy.
"And how do we plan on doing that," asked Darcy.
"I'm working on that," said Icy.
Just then, a bright light shone and they covered their eyes and shrank back.  When it subsided, a black pony with holes in its legs with dark blue mane and tail and bug like wings and green eyes and a jagged horn stood before them.
"Who, or what are you and how did you get here," yelled Icy.
"How dare you speak to me that way!  I am the Changeling Queen!  Queen Chrysallis!"
"I don't care if you're the Queen of Mafin!  What are you doing here," yelled Icy.
"You fool, I was sent here by a magical force!  I was so close to victory when the, power of love sent me here."  The Queen and the witches shuddered when she said that.  "I must get back to Equestia and take my revenge on those wretched ponies!"
"Is this thing for real," asked Stormy.
"Yeah, I say we send this thing back to where it came from and quick," said Darcy.
"Hold on a second.  This could be our ticket to greatness.  Ahem, Queen Chrystal."
"It's Chrysallis."
"Whatever; we would like to offer you a deal.  We can lend you our powers to take over this Equestria place.  If you can help us wipe out our enemies."
"I work alone."
"Suit yourself," said Icy and then she conjured up an ice monster that roared in the Queen's face.  Icy then snapped her fingers and the monster broke into pieces.
"What else can you do," said the Queen cunningly.
Meanwhile, Timmy and Tecna were scouring through maps to figure out where the witches were last spotted and to pick up any unknown magical energy spikes.
Bloom and the others had been asking Night Burst questions about Equestria.
"So Night Burst, you say there are lots of ponies from where you come from.  Are they all unicorns like you," asked Bloom.
"Not really.  We have unicorns for sure, but we also have pegasi and earth ponies and a few alicorns as well, but they are considered royalty."
"And what does this symbol on your hind leg mean," asked Musa.
"That's my cutie mark, it represents my special talent.  All ponies have one; mine is for explosions, I make fireworks for celebrations."
"What happened in Equestria that forced you to come here," asked Flora.
Night Burst got quiet; she looked down and focused her thoughts.
"A Queen named Chrysallis and her armies had tried once to take over Equestria but were stopped by Princess M'Amore Cadenza and her husband Shining Armor and their love for one another.  Now, they have returned even stronger than ever and managed to succeed.  My world was beautiful and green and was then turned barren and ugly.  Many ponies have perished.  We had confirmed that the witches Icy, Darcy and Stormy had offered the Queen powers beyond her own to aide in her conquest.  If we can stop them here, Equestria can be saved."
"Any news yet Timmy," asked Sky.
"We've narrowed it down to a few places but we…," Timmy began, then the screen began to flash and narrowed down to the center of Magix.
"The witches have been spotted in downtown Magix with several unknown creatures," said Tecna.
"That has to be the Queen and her armies.  Be warned, they are Changlings, they can change into anything," said Night Burst.
"Let's move out," said Sky.
The Winx Club and Night Burst along with the Heroes raced to Magix to confront the Trix and the Queen.  The scene was chaos; people were running in every direction away from the Changelings and other monsters the witches created.
"Are you sure making a scene like this will get them here," asked the Queen.
"They'll be here alright," said Icy.  She looked up and saw Bloom and her friends flying toward them.  "Speaking of which," she said.
The Winx Club landed and Roxy placed Night Burst on the ground.  The Heroes rode up beside them and faced the Witches and the Queen.
"Causing more trouble Icy?  Does he know you're here," asked Bloom.
"We don't need his permission to do anything," yelled Icy.
"We can do whatever we like," said snapped Darcy.
"Besides, once we're finished with you we're heading for Equestria," said Stormy.
"Not if I have anything to do with it," said Night Burst.
"Yeah, let's take them down," said Riven.  As he ran ahead, another Riven met him.  Each copying the others moves.  Then, the one on the right punched him and sent him back into Brandon and Helia's arms.
"What the," Riven cried.
"I told you, they're Changelings," cried Night Burst.
"They're Changelings," echoed other Night Bursts.
Soon, the Changelings began to turn themselves into Bloom's, Stella's and Sky's and Brandon's and the rest of the Winx Club and Heroes and Night Burst.
"I thought they could only change into ponies," asked Bloom.
"So did I," said Night Burst.
"Be ready for anything," said Nabu.
The fight was on.  It seemed like everyone was fighting each other.
"It feels weird blasting myself," said Musa.
"No kidding!  I can't tell if I hit the real Nabu or just his clone," said Aisha.
Helia and Timmy backed into one another while being surrounded by other Timmy's and Helia's.  Then the Helia behind Timmy turned back into a Changeling.
"This is getting old," he cried and soon he was dog piled by them.  Then Tecna blasted them away and had Timmy encased in an electrical sphere.
"Real me!  Real me!"
She released him quickly.  Roxy was fighting a group when other Roxy's came up behind her.  She quickly got angry and began to point to the left and the other Roxy's flew that way.  She went over to help Stella and Brandon but was stopped by a bunch of Bloom's.  The all prepared to strike but the real Bloom blasted them away.  She picked up Roxy and they continued to fight.  Meanwhile, Stella and Brandon were fighting a group of Riven's and Flora's when a Flora and a Riven began to change into the others.
"Do us, do us," said Stella.
The Flora rolled her eyes and looked at the Riven and they turned into Stella and Brandon.
"What do you think, babe," asked Stella.
"I think we look better," said Brandon.  "Hey Sky, I think it's time we bring out the big guns!"
"I couldn't agree more," he yelled.  He pressed a button and huge semi-automatic blaster appeared.  Brandon, Timmy and Riven did the same thing and they began to blast Changelings.  Soon the girls and Night Burst began to blast at them.  When the dust settled, the Winx Club, Night Burst and Heroes looked exhausted, but the Trix and the Queen were gone.
"Hey!  Where'd the Trix and the Queen go," cried Musa.
"You don't think they…," Flora began.
Night Burst began to panic.
"We have to get to Equestria now," she cried.
"How," asked Roxy.
"I don't know if my magic could get me back home, let alone all of us," said Night Burst.
"Stella, what about your staff," asked Bloom.
"It could carry us if I combined it with Night Burst's magic."
"I'm willing to try anything," said Night Burst.  "We need to get there about three days before they arrive to get every pony ready."
"What about us," asked Helia.
"You guys should stay here and help these people," said Aisha.
"We better get going," said Night Burst.
The Winx Club gathered around Night Burst and Stella.  They concentrated their efforts onto Stella's staff and Night Burst's horn.  Soon, a red and white light began to grow brighter and brighter.  Then with a quick flash, the Winx Club and Night Burst disappeared.