>Everything around you is blanketed by darkness.
>You feel yourself lying on something soft.
>Like…
>a bed.
>Reaching around with your hands, you feel the soft sheet beneath your fingers.
>Suddenly, everything is illuminated.
>You shield your eyes with a hand as they adjust to the new brightness.
>”Ah, you’re awake.”
>A strangely distorted but familiar voice.
>Then you look around.
>You recognize the room.
>Chrysalis’ room.
>You’re in her bed, lying on its blood-red sheets.
>There’s a black figure right next to you, looking at you with large predatory eyes.
>Her.
>It’s all coming back to you now.
>The light is coming from the tip of her horn.
>A common illuminating spell.
>She turns her horn away from you, fires a ray, and suddenly her fireplace lights up with flames and becomes a new source of light for the room.
>It makes for a much warmer, more comforting light than her green magical one.
>But the sole light-source also casts long, ominous shadows across the room from every little object that gets in its way.
>Chrysalis then giggles at you.
>”You surprised me.”
>She stands up and jumps out of the bed while you remain in it, then paces around on her ornate carpet with a big smile on her face.
>”There I was, beaten and powerless while the dreadful princesses were taking down my poor soldiers…”
>She looks at nothing in particular while telling her very recent tale.
>”… and then you came to my aid!”
>She stops and looks at you.
>Her smile almost literally reaches from ear to ear.
>But it’s not a kind one.
>Just one of amusement.
>”Can you imagine my surprise when the one I hunted, the one who is a dear friend of my worst enemies…”
>You want to bury your face in your hands.
>”… came to help me?”
>She tilts her head and looks inquisitively at you, her big eyes practically glittering with glee.
>Or she would seem inquisitive if the smile didn’t make her look like she’s about to burst into laughter at any moment.
>You sit up.
>And groan while doing so.
>Oh god, why did you do that?
>Chrysalis giggles again at your sound.
>”Isn’t this what you wanted? You came to save me! And here we are, safe and sound in my domain.”
>Fuck.
>You feel like an idiot.
>A huge fucking moron.
>You do what you wanted to do earlier and bury your face in your hands.
>”What’s the matter?”
>The question is quickly followed by a chuckle.
>For some inexplicable, stupid reason you just wanted to…
>help her.
>And now you’re back where you started.
>Stuck in her grasp.
>At her mercy.
>And there’s no way in hell she’ll let you go.
>”Don’t be so glum.”
>You part a couple of fingers and look at her with one eye.
>She looks at giddy as ever.
>”You really helped me. I already had Twilight but I didn’t want to just trade her for you.”
>You just look at her in silence through your fingers.
>She’s unperturbed by your lack of expression.
>”And then you came to me. Willingly.”
>She chuckles happily.
>You finally remove your hands from your face and let them fall into your lap.
>And sigh.
>You don’t look at anything in particular, just keep your head lowered and your eyes on your fallen hands.
>You feel so utterly fucked.
>Chrysalis watches you and giggles.
>Her boundless joy makes you deeply worried.
>It makes you remember her sadistic side.
>You look at her.
>She’s smiling, practically beaming, back at you.
>Her green eyelids come down as she gives you…
>bedroom eyes.
>”I had no idea you were so fond of me.”
>You narrow your eyes in response.
>It only makes her giggle.
>”Don’t be upset, my dear loyal ape.”
>She suddenly pauses and her expression becomes more serious.
>She looks downwards and thinks for a moment.
>”… or what was it you’re actually called?”
>It takes you by surprise.
”Human.”
>” ‘Human’?”
“Well, I said primate. But more specifically, I’m human.”
>You’re a little baffled that she remembers.
>”Well, my dear loyal human, I’m afraid I have some pressing matters to see to.”
>The smile she then gives you is deeply sinister.
>”… regarding a certain unicorn.”
>Oh shit.
>Twilight.
“Wait…”
>She bursts into laughter.
>”Oh, don’t worry! I told the princesses I’d let her live. And I’m a mare of my word.”
>You’re tempted to question that.
>She seems to read your expression and snorts.
>”I CAN be.”
>You almost smile at her sudden annoyance.
”Sure.”
>Her predatory eyes narrow.
>”Have I ever broken any promise to you?”
”You’ve tricked me.”
>She rolls her eyes.
>”That’s different.”
>You don’t bother saying anything else.
>As a changeling, it’s in her nature to be a deceiver, right?
>… although you do remember that she can be nice to you.
>For an evil monarch.
>Chrysalis is regarding you with less merriment than before.
>Her green eyes scan you as you sit quietly on her bed.
>”… I suppose it’s not unfair to question a promise I make to my enemies.”
>You look at her.
>”Would it make you feel better if I made the promise to you instead?”
>You blink and don’t immediately respond.
>Feeling a little confused.
“Would it be different?”
>She smiles.
>Wickedly.
>”We’re not enemies, are we?”
>You hesitate to answer.
>”And, of course …”
>She pauses and looks away, seeming contemplative.
>Then her eyes settle back on you with a teasing look.
>”… I like you much better than those ponies.”
>Okay…?
”That’s good to know.”
>You wonder if she’s trying to mess with you.
>But then again…
>”Oh yes. You’ve been quite good to me, haven’t you?”
>Very slowly, she steps towards the bed.
>Towards you.
>”You even kept my secret in Canterlot.”
>…
>You did do that, yeah.
>Still feel a little weird about it.
>”And now you’ve helped me against those princesses.”
>You feel more bad than weird about that, though.
>She’s standing right in front of you, and the bed, now.
>Smiling rather suggestively.
>Her sharp fangs are showing as she looks at you.
>”Which reminds me, I did mention kissing you…”
>You stare at her.
>Oh god, is she about to do something fucked up?
>Before you can speak or react, her head darts forward towards yours.
>You pull back on reflex, but immediately feel her magic trap your head and keep it in place.
>Her soft lips press against yours.
>The kiss is simple, only pushing her lips against yours, and it only lasts a moment or two.
>Then you’re released and she pulls back.
>You almost fall back on the bed when you’re finally free to move as you want.
>Your heart is hammering as you look at her, feeling intense confusion and shock.
>She chuckles at your reaction.
>”Don’t be so surprised. It’s your due reward.”
>She smiles cheerfully as she turns around and starts walking towards the door.
>”Now, you’ve been keeping me here long enough.”
>There’s an unusual swaying motion to the way she walks as she approaches the door.
>Particularly in her rear end.
>With her green magic, she makes said door swing open.
>”Don’t be sad. I’m sure we’ll have a wonderful time now that we’re back together.”
>She looks back at you and grins.
>Those fangs of hers make it look devilish.
>Then she steps through the door and it slams shut.
>You’re left feeling a mixture of emotions.
>Seriously worried about what the future now holds for you.
>… and a little aroused.
 
>Getting some time alone allows you to think, which eventually helps you calm down.
>You’re not necessarily completely fucked.
>You’re pretty sure she won’t abuse you to death.
>Intentionally, anyway.
>You’re more worried about Twilight.
>It seems unlikely to you that Chrysalis would go ahead and kill her.
>She did promise you. Or tried to.
>Interesting.
>But you wouldn’t be surprised if she has something else in store for her.
>You look at the door.
>Could it be open? Unlocked?
>… Would it be too soon to try to get to the dungeon and help Twilight?
>Anxiety begins to take hold of you again and you can’t resist fidgeting with your fingers.
>What to do…
>Fuck it.
>You get up and walk over to the door.
>Grabbing the cold metallic handle, you twist it.
>The door opens with a click.
>Keeping your hand on the doorknob, you hold the door slightly ajar.
>You hesitate.
>Still feeling deeply uneasy about everything.
>But then a large blue eyes peeks at you through the opening.
>A changeling.
>You almost freeze.
>But then remember how it worked last time.
>A guide.
>Seeing how you’re basically busted, you open the door fully and see two changelings waiting on the other side.
>They stand still and just look at you.
>Two stallions, you then notice.
>You stand there and look at them for a moment, thinking about what to say.
>”Where do you want to go?”
>Oh boy, you need to say something now.
”Uh…”
>Well, you DO know where you want to go.
>You’re worried it’ll be suspicious, though.
>Or just not allowed.
>But it DID work the last time…
>The changeling who asked tilts his head.
>For a black insect-horse with fangs he looks surprisingly non-threatening.
”… The dungeon?”
>There. You said it.
>Now you just hope-
>The changelings exchange looks.
>The non-speaker’s wings begin to buzz and he takes off, disappearing down the corridor to the right.
>Uh oh.
>The remaining one looks at you again.
>”You can’t.”
“Oh.”
>You look down the corridor he other one disappeared into before looking back at the changeling in front of you.
>He makes no comment, just looks back at you.
>It seems you’re supposed to stay.
>You turn around and walk back inside the room, closing the door behind you.
>Standing on the ornate carpet, watching the long shadows cast by the fireplace reach towards the opposing wall.
>Not knowing what to do, you walk over to Chrysalis’ bed and sit down on it.
>And feel broody.
>It doesn’t take long, though, before something happens.
>With a bright flash, Chrysalis pops into existence in the middle of the room.
>She immediately looks at you and scowls.
>”You want to go free Twilight, don’t you?”
>You blink.
>Ooooh.
>So that’s where that changeling went.
”Well…”
>”Well?”
”Maybe.”
>You weren’t actually completely sure what you would’ve done.
>Her scowl grows more… scowling.
>Her brows furrow deeply above her animalistic eyes as she looks at you with intense displeasure.
>Half her face is cast in shadow thanks to the lit fireplace.
>The sight makes you feel more than a little uncomfortable.
>”You’ve just returned to me and you want to betray me already?”
>Her tone is deadly serious.
>You hesitate with answering.
>”I haven’t forgotten what you did last time you “visited” my dungeon.”
>Not sure what to say to that.
>You twiddle your fingers anxiously.
>Her impending wrath makes you very, very nervous.
”… I’m still worried.”
>You see her scowl turn into something more related to confusion.
>She then rolls her eyes and groans loudly before planting her face in a forehoof.
>”But I promised you I wouldn’t kill her!”
”Yeah, but…“
>Not sure what to say exactly, you pause.
>Chrysalis looks at you with a mix of confusion and frustration.
>”But what?”
>You hope you don’t insult her.
>Although you probably will.
“… you’re not the nicest thing around.”
>Her eyes narrow dangerously.
>Oh dear…
>Then she suddenly looks to the side as if thinking.
>”… Very well.”
>She looks at you again with a calm expression.
>”Then I will let you go see Twilight.”
”What?”
>Wait, really?
>”Yes. On one condition.”
>Her calm expression grows a wolfish smile.
>Your sense of hopeful surprise dims.
>”Don’t worry, it’s a simple thing. I just want you to make a promise.”
“A promise?”
>”Yes. It’s fair, isn’t it? I made one to you, now you make one to me.”
>You wonder what she has in mind.
>And worry about it a little.
”So…?”
>”I want you to promise me you’ll never try to save Twilight Sparkle.”
>Oh.
>Well, that makes sense for her.
>She’s smiling at you as if pleased.
>But you hesitate with answering.
>You could always just break the promise if the opportunity arrives, but you’re not happy with the idea of giving your word and having made a verbal agreement with Chrysalis.
>Chrysalis’ smile shrinks.
>Her eyes go from gleaming happily to sending you a hard glare.
>”Promise me.”
>Oh shit, she’s noticing.
”Well, how about-“
>”Promise me!”
>Her voice gets louder.
>Her tone is angry.
”But she’s my frien-“
>”PROMISE ME!”
>She roars.
>Her deadly teeth are exposed in her open, shouting maw.
>You freeze at the noise and view.
>Shock and fear practically paralyzes you.
>The burst of sound leaves the room eerily quiet while she regards you afterwards.
”… okay. Okay, Jesus Christ, okay!”
>She looks at you for another moment with suspicious green eyes.
>Then she goes back to smiling.
>”Good. With that settled, I’ll take you to Twilight later.”
“When?”
>You feel yourself calm down at that.
>She snickers.
>”Be patient. I still have duties to attend to. I’ll come fetch you when there’s time.”
>She then turns around and walks to the door, her green magic opening it for her, and closing it slowly behind her.