Title: Short Change Chrysalis CH 3 Author: Anonymous Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/NX1QtJc4 First Edit: Monday 12th of September 2016 01:59:39 PM CDT Last Edit: Monday 12th of September 2016 01:59:39 PM CDT ( CH 2: http://pastebin.com/qiDhVm9F )   >1 month in "Check" >Chrissy said she's decided to send that letter >Chrysalis examines the chessboard >She says there's a problem though >She moves a piece with her mouth, taking her out of check >She doesn't know what to say >You look upon the field, compiling a strategy >You can tell it isn't that though >You move one of your pieces, hoping to get her back in check >There's something else >She leans back in her chair, crossing her forehooves and eyeing the board >You can tell she's hesitant, but why? >She puts a hoof to her chin >Is she afraid of the response? >She opens her mouth to move a piece, but closes it in hesitation >She knows that she'll more than likely be brought back much earlier if she sends it >Looking at her, you see Chrissy deep in thought >She's been using little if any magic, saving it up >After some time, she at last makes a move >So what's the hold up? >You move a piece, not really interested in the game, instead focused on Chrysalis >You had to admit, she was a challenge >She raises her eyebrows and looks at you in a face that says "are you even trying?" >It was interesting playing with her >You inattentively move a piece >How she'd focus all of her brain power on the game >At least from what you saw >This could be child's play to her for all you knew >Yet if it was, why would she look like she was taking it seriously? >She moves a piece while you're in this state of observation >"Checkmate" >Wait, what? >You're sure you- >But- >Maybe- "Damnit!" >"Well, look who gets to take out the trash?" >You give off an annoyed groan >"Well you shouldn't have been slacking like that if you didn't want to do it." >You didn't mind losing, or taking out the trash >But did she have to go so overkill? >She still had every piece, sans a rook and a bishop >You? >Your king, three pawns and a knight >Oh well, at least she enjoyed herself, judging from her happy look >That eases the burn a little >You get up from your seat, and open up the trash bin, taking the liner >She seems to be less anxious around you now >You're glad she's relaxed a bit >You take the liner out to the can outside and dump it >If nothing else, she seems less likely to freak out than before >You head back inside and spot Chrysalis running at a brisk pace on your old treadmill that you brought out of storage >She needed SOMETHING to do aside from surf the internet, and she couldn't go outside >Besides, maybe it'll get you motivated to workout >...Nah >It was in storage for a reason >At least someone's putting it to use >Or somepony, rather >You approach and lean on the wall next to it "Question." >"...Yes?..." "You feed on love right? What kinds of love are there?" >"Well... there's romantic love, obviously. But there's also things like companionate love ,like a deep friendship, compassion (which you know about), impassion, ejaculate, aaand altruistic lo-" "Wait, what was that last one?" >"Altruistic love? It's a love of everypony. Li-" "No, sorry, the one before that one." >"Oh, ejaculate? Yeah, it counts as a form of love." "So you can technically feed on-" >"-yes, and from both sexes too." "...No shit?" >"Yeah." "Like, semen AND sq-" *KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK* "EEEEYYYY ANON, YOU HOME DUDE?" >Who could be kno- >Wait >SHIT >"Shit, who's at the door?!" Chrysalis whispers, turning off the treadmill >Fuck, you could've sworn he said he'd come by Sund- *KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK* "Shit, Chrysalis, hide!" >"Who's that? "Bobby, a friend from work. I kind of told him he could come over today." >"Why?! You do realize you're harboring a-" *KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK* "Just hide!" >She gives a displeased grunt and runs to her room >With that, you head to the door and open it "Hey dude, what's up?" >"Duuuude, it's good to see you. How ya been?" >In the doorway stood Bobby, a white bald toothpick of a man. "Oh, I've been fine. Same old, same old." >"Good, good. Man, it's been a while since I've been here. May I?" "Yeah, come on in!" >Bobby walked into the living room, his eyes wandering all over the place >"Do you keep the blinds closed all day?" >Well, when you keep a shapeshifting horse in your house all day, you can't exactly afford to keep your blinds open >"Hey, is that a treadmill?" "Yeah, though I have to admit, I never use it." >"Yet you have one." "I figured having easy access to one would motivate me to exercise." >"How's that working out?" "I think you mean 'How are YOU working out?" >"Well, how ARE you working-" "Not at all." >"Ah, a bust then." "Yup." >Bobby begins heading for your room >"Hey, you still have your old fightstick? I broke mine a couple of days ago and I was hoping to borrow it." >Oh shit, think of something quick! "You want something to eat? I got some leftover pizza if you want it." >"Nah man, I already ate." >Damnit, he's gonna find Chrysalis! >You have to do something QUICK! >What do you do?! >Bobby passes by Chrysalis' door >FirstthingthatcomestomindDOITDOITDOITDOIT "I'm gay." >"..." "..." >... >Fucking WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY- >"No you're not." "How would yo-" >"I introduced you to Jessica." >Shit, right >"What's up with you ma-" >*cue FFZZZAP* >"......what was that?" >Oh goddamnit Chrysalis, what are you doing now? >Bobby turns to investigate where he heard the noise >Oohhhhhno he's in Chrissy's room >You walk in behind him >Chrissy, please tell me you're not in here >Bobby's standing in front of the closet door >Nonononono >He slowly (at least to you, so full of adrenaline) opens the closet door... >oH SWEET JESUS NO >...to find nothing inside but a broken bulb hanging from the ceiling >ohthankgod >*phew* >"Huh... could have sworn I heard something." >...Wait, wasn't that bulb just fine before >"So anyways, about that fightstick..." "Yeah, I'll go grab it from my room." >"Nah man, I got it." >You follow Bobby into your room, hoping he doesn't get much more inquisitive >He turns on the light and... >...nothing suspicious >good, good >"Uh, Anon, what's that in your closet?" >fffffFFFFFFFFFFF- >He points to a stuffed Twilight Sparkle on your dresser >Okay, we're good "Ohhhh, uh, well-" >"Do you watch My Little Pony?" "...yeah." >"Oh. didn't know that." "You don't care...?" >"No. I honestly don't give a shit about it, but like what you like." >You let out an audible sigh >"Is that why you were acting all weird just a minute ago?" >No, it's because I have fucking changeling in my house "Yeah." >"...You alright, man? You seem on edge?" "Yeah, I'm fine." >... >"...Alright man, but you're acting kinda weird." >For the next few hours, you and Bobby talk and play games >Chrysalis, meanwhile...   >Damnit Anon, you almost had me found out! >How about next time you invite over a friend, you tell your current guest?! >Now, thanks to him, you've had to use up some of your magic reserves! >Just wonderful >If nothing else, you feel safe in the knowledge that this 'Bobby' character won't be finding you again >Now that you're a mouse and all >Now that that's all done and done, you think you can head out from under the bed, what with all that time you'd been hiding >Thankfully, you were able to slip away from the closet without either of them noticing >You walk out of your room and head down the hall towards the living room, sticking to the shadows >Is it nighttime already? >You could have sworn it was much brighter when you were in here before >You don't remember falling asleep... >Never mind that >There you find the both of them sitting on the couch, playing some game on Anon's PS4 >Street Fighter V >They don't seem to notice your rodent body enter the room >So you slink to the wall and sneak over to the couch >After some failed attempts, you successfully climb up the side >You decide to rest on the edge and watch their goings-on >They seem to be quite the pair >It was nice seeing Anon be able to interact with someone other than you for a change >Gave you a nice change from the Anon you normally saw >He seemed more open and talkative >Not that he didn't talk to you, mind, but he had obviously known this human for longer >They must be really good friends >... >Maybe you could take just a bit o- >"Anon, there's a mouse on your couch." >Shit, you've been found! >You ready yourself to jump off the couch, but are stopped by a large hand grabbing you >"Don't worry I got it." >Anon has grabbed you and is headed to the door "Anon, wait, it's me, Chrysalis!" >He doesn't answer until he has opened the door and put you on the ground >"Sorry Chrysalis, it'll only be a minute." >He closes the door   1 HOUR LATER   >The door finally opens to Bobby, walking out with Anon behind him >"Hey, thanks for having me over Anon!" >"No problem, dude. Have a good night!" >"You too!" >... >"Hey Chrysalis, you still here?" >You walk out in mouse form from behind his garbage cans "How about next time you invite a friend, you tell me?" >"Sorry, I must have forgotten. Come on in." >You walk back in and transform back into your normal form "Well, thanks to that, I've had to waste my magic hiding." >"Again, I apologize. It had been a while since we had last hung out and-" "No need to explain yourself. You have friends outside of the one currently living in your home." >"You consider me your friend?" "Well, after all the time we've spent together, I'd like to think so." >"Sorry, just... didn't expect to become friends with Queen Chrysalis." "Nonetheless, warn me next time, alright?" >"Yeah." "Now if you'll excuse me, I have a letter to send." >You walk into your room and grab the letter to Luna requesting help from under your bed >Wrapping it in your magic, you cast a spell, causing the paper to burn up in magical flame, turn to dust and fly away. >Anon walks in and watches all of this >"Huh, kinda looks like dragonfire." "It's basically the same, but in spell form." >"So you finally sent it, huh?" "I figured there was no point in delaying any longer. If she won't have me back, I'll have to go back myself. She would simply speed up the process." >"So how long until she responds?" "I couldn't tell you if I wanted to." >And you are now basically out of magic >Goody >The letter was sent though, so there's that.