Daughter of Discord Prequel: "Heartless"

## Heartless (A "Daughter of Discord" Short)

Heartless Title

> *This serves as a prequel to "Daughter of Discord," in which it is revealed exactly how Chrysalis managed to remove her heart. This was one of my favorite scenes to write in "Son-in-Law of Discord." While I am not adapting the entire fic, I wanted to at least bring this dark scene to life. It explored an aspect of Chrysalis' character that I had fun doing. Also important to note that production for this began BEFORE Season 9, so King Sombra's voice was cast with something different in mind. But frankly, I like James' voice better than the one used in the Season 9 premiere. Also, this Sombra was based more on the IDW comic version than the TV version. You should read Issue #1 of "Fiendship is Magic" for context.*
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- Heartless (A "Daughter of Discord" Short) [RATED PG-13]

***Heartless*** is an audio drama that focuses on the newly crowned Queen Chrysalis who is searching for a spell to rid herself of emotions and after she learns of King Sombra, she journeys to his location where he advices her on the Heartless spell and gifts her a ivory chest for her to use. Upon completion of the spell, she ask the shadow pony's permission to snack on the crystal ponies.

#### [PLOT]

The audio drama begins with narration by Queen Chrysalis, which leads into a flashback set 1,000 years ago where she's in her room sobbing until Private Mantis knocks on the door and is given permission to enter. The two begins to have a conversation involving the invasion plans, however at the mention of Discord it causes her to sob more and he decides to give her the cornflower he found on his patrol to comfort her, after Chrysalis accepts the flower she confides in him about her desire to find a spell that allows her to face Discord without feeling conflicted. He hesitantly advices her to speak to someone with more experience and tells her of King Sombra location. As Chrysalis leaves her room, she thanks Mantis and to his surprise promotes him to Lieutenant General, once she arrivals she asks of Sombra's help to find a spell that rids a creature of emotions and offers her changeling army to be at his disposal. He guides her to his private chamber and shows her a book with the heartless spell and provides the details of what the spell does. Despite whatever the effects the spell will have on her Chrysalis agrees and before she can before she casts the spell, Sombra levitates a chest on the table and explains the importance of keeping her heart safe. He asks her if she is certain that she wants to remove her heart, to which Queen Chrysalis responds by using the spell while singing Hearts Are Made For Breaking/Changing. After levitating her heart in the chest, Sombra asks her on what she is feeling and she responds by throwing him against the wall and asking him permission to snack on the crystal ponies. The audio drama ends with King Sombra sitting on a balcony overlooking the screams of the ponies as Queen Chrysalis snacks on them.

## Navigation

 The Escape • The Gala • The Return • The Proposition • The Dilemma • The Decision • The Arrangement • The Gift • The Spark • The Mirror • The Advice • The Story • The Date • The Visit • The Relapse • The Emptiness • The Confession • The Wedding
**Audio Drama**
 Daughter of Discord
 The Big News • The Delivery • Different • First Day of School • Insanity • An Unusual Friend • Lecturing • Secret • Caught • Five Years Later • To Canterlot • Happiness and Drama at the Gala • The Mysterious Stallion • Fights • A Lesson in Friendship • Betrayal • Misunderstanding • Truth or Chaos? • Love Will Find a Way • We Are One • Armageddon • The Power of Love • Ever After
**Audio Drama**