Maretonia vs Changeling Kingdom

[Jeric 46,854]

 

One of the teams to watch makes their World Cup entry against their division rival Maretonia. 

[KH7672 1,604]

Our first match is about to begin and our team is ready...right Trixie?

Can somepony please tell me why The Great and Powerful Trixie is the powerless Earth Pony stand in?

Ahem, no offense.

*WHISTLE BLOW*

Mm-hmm.

GAME ON!!!

[Starlight Glimmer 113]

Trixie, be careful not to underestimate Marble. I learned that the Pie family is full of unpredictability. Stay focused. Also, you maaaay want to lose your cape. It might get in the way. @Spike your wings holding up fine? 

[Lord Valtasar 12,691]

Oh, its ON!
how fitting that Chrysalis' team would be against Changeling Kingdom on their first match

[Spike 32]

@Starlight Glimmer ... um doing good up here, I just hope that ... wait ... why are there TWO of you?

[MangoFoalix 25,033]

16 minutes ago, Chrysalis said:

What's the matter Starlight Glimmer? You haven't seen this mane style in a while have you? Having a hard time facing your past? Having some trouble focusing on directing your team? Good. 

Hahahahahahahaha!

Hmm... something doesn't seem right here. I can't put my hoof on it.

[CypherHoof 26,483]

1 hour ago, Lord Valtasar said:

Oh, its ON!
how fitting that Chrysalis' team would be against Changeling Kingdom on their first match

Fair enough; Chrysalis betrayed and abandoned the Hive and deserves a sound defeat....

[Starlight Glimmer 113]

Starlight froze momentarily, her thoughts of the game disappearing as her body became trapped in an avalanche of emotions -- fear, rage, and shame. That face, her face in a distant memory, wore the anger she had once known well. She wondered if that is what she looked like when her anger toward Twilight had consumed her. Maybe, but there was something more here. Emotions are like water running over rock. Over time they will shape the face in ways unique and permanent. Looking at the former Changeling ruler in her own form, Starlight considered it it was possible that such strong negative emotions would show on any form she took. The lavender pony made a note to discuss this with Twilight and Thorax, but for now first things first ...

This wasn't a game for Chrysalis. This was personal. Maybe even a little personal for Starlight. She once offered the Queen her hoof in friendship, and even now she hoped she could find some way to reach her. Regardless, this charade ends now, her friends and teammates were counting on her. Even now she knew they were watching Starlight, with concern and empathy. Time for game on! 

Mustering all of her will, Starlight's horn started to glow as she cast a spell to block Chrysalis ability to shape shift, a complicated spell of her own invention. Starlight allowed an expression of expectant and confident victory cross her face, before she let loose the blast of the spell. 

Edited September 3, 2018 by Starlight Glimmer

[SharpWit 2,697]

I feel kind of bad for Chrysalis. Not only is she going to lose to the underdogs, but she's going to while under that team name. The poor girl 

[Denim&Venöm 19,193]

Remember fillies and gentlecolts to vote for best changeling queen, best pirate and best Pie sister! 

 

[Oleks 1,993]

Chrysalis, I wish you good luck in the next games, but I'm voting for Changeling Kingdom, nothing personal, just Starlight... and Trixie... and Spike. Dang, this is a cool team.

[KH7672 1,604]

Our team may have the lead but don't let your guard down!

Nope, gotcha!

Headed your way, Starlight!

*CHING*

Hey, what rule says you’re allowed to use swords?

What rule says I’m not allowed?!

[Ganondorf8 11,333]

Can I say, obvious blowout is obvious here? So far, that appears to be the case, but you never know what might happen. Eh, I'll vote for the currently winning team anyway as it features characters that I like.

[KH7672 1,604]

We're down to the final stretch, you're not letting Chrysalis get to you, right Starlight?

You may be winning now Starlight Glimmer but mark my words…

I’m sorry what was that?

You will never best me even if you have taken away MY kingdom…

Say again you’re too far away!

I WILL DESTROY YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU LOVE JUST LIKE YOU DID TO ME. IS THAT CLEAR ENOUGH?!

Very, however...

You may want to atleast stay focused on the game.  Take it from experience you may not want to be so revenge driven; you miss things.

[Cash In 22,457]

I'll be going with the Changeling Kingdom as I find that it has one of the most versatile teams in the competition. Had Maretonia been pared up with one of the previous teams, I may have voted for it.