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* This endgame is likely because the whole point of Chrysalis's rule was to dupe her people into thinking they needed to feed off of love to survive, when the reality was the opposite. Her people now know that it's all been a facade so there's no reason for her to prop up the lie any longer, only her own denial. If she comes into contact with the Changelings again, she'll likely see the futility of continuing to live the lie and the benefit that could come from accepting the truth.

* This endgame makes the most sense because the whole point of Chrysalis's rule was to dupe her people into thinking they needed to feed off of love to survive, when the reality was the opposite. Her people now know that it's all been a facade so there's no reason for her to prop up the lie any longer, only her own denial. If she comes into contact with the Changelings again, she'll likely see the futility of continuing to live the lie and the benefit that could come from accepting the truth.

One of the greatest challenges that Celestia, Luna, Cadance, Twilight Sparkle, and Thorax will face is Culture Shock between Equestria and the Changeling Kingdom. Many of the Changelings in the Changeling Kingdom have never done much to see, learn, or interact with the outside world and most of the ponies of Equestria will be reluctant to make friends with the Changelings even when Celestia insists that they've changed for the better. The citizens of Canterlot will most likely be the least willing to give up their beliefs that all Changelings are dangerous which could potentially incite civil unrest if Celestia were to welcome a Goodwill Tour led by Thorax into Canterlot.

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One of the greatest challenges that Celestia, Luna, Cadance, Twilight Sparkle, and Thorax will face is Culture Shock between Equestria and the Changeling Kingdom. Many of the Changelings in the Changeling Kingdom have never done much to see, learn, or interact with the outside world and most of the ponies of Equestria will be reluctant to make friends with the Changelings even when Celestia insists that they've changed for the better. The citizens of Canterlot will most likely be the least willing to give up their beliefs that all changelings are dangerous which could potentially incite civil unrest if Celestia were to welcome a Goodwill Tour led by Thorax into Canterlot.

Her new colors will reflect this shift; perhaps indigo and purple, which are brighter than her old shade but darker than those of Thorax and the other Changelings.

Last season, we saw Starlight Glimmer, the antagonist for both the season's opening and closing two-parters, reform when Twilight gave her the chance to do so. Chrysalis' defeat in this episode is nearly a parallel to that of Starlight in her first appearance. Like Starlight, she lost control over her people, and flees when she refuses the protagonist's offer of friendship. That said, it's likely that Chrysalis will return again, and will end up pulling a HeelFaceTurn akin to Starlight's. Thorax and Celestia will then pardon her, and she will start working to regain her position as Queen. And when she does become Queen again, she will rule alongside Thorax. She will also get a new appearance to symbolize her transformation from bad to good. There will also be some kind of buildup to her return, perhaps with little cameos of her stalking her enemies before she fully reveals herself again.

While Thorax is now the new ruler of the Changelings, it's likely that not all of them are willing to abandon their old way of life under Chrysalis. As a result, they'll most likely seek out Chrysalis and plan a rebellion against Thorax, aiding Chrysalis in her plan for revenge.

She lied that Thorax had reformed everyone including herself and invited everyone to her kingdom to begin peace negotiations.

Last season, we saw Starlight Glimmer, the antagonist for both the season's opening and closing two-parters, reform when Twilight gave her the chance to do so. Chrysalis' defeat in this episode is nearly a parallel to that of Starlight in her first appearance. Like Starlight, she lost control over her people, and flees when she refuses the protagonist's offer of friendship. That said, it's likely that Chrysalis will return again, and will end up pulling a HeelFaceTurn akin to Starlight's. Thorax and Celestia will then pardon her, and she will start working to regain her position as Queen. And when she does become Queen again, she will rule alongside Thorax, she will get a new appearance to symbolize her transformation from bad to good. There will also be some kind of buildup to her return, perhaps with little cameos of her stalking her enemies before she fully reveals herself again.

She lied that Thorax had reformed everyone including herself and invited everyone to her kingdom begin peace negotiations.

Last season, we saw Starlight Glimmer, the antagonist for both the season's opening and closing two-parters, reform when Twilight gave her the chance to do so. Chrysalis' defeat in this episode is nearly a parallel to that of Starlight in her first appearance. Like Starlight, she lost control over her people, and flees when she refuses the protagonist's offer of friendship. That said, it's likely that Chrysalis will return again, and will end up pulling a HeelFaceTurn akin to Starlight's. Thorax and Celestia will then pardon her, and she will start working to regain her position as Queen. And when she does become Queen again, she will rule alongside Thorax, she will get a new appearance to symbolize her transformation from bad to good. There will also be some kind of buildup to her return, perhaps with little cameos of her stalking her enemies before she fully reveals herself again.

[[WMG:Chrysalis will return, and she try to get her revenge, but will instead reform just like Starlight Glimmer.]]
Last season, we saw Starlight Glimmer, the antagonist for both the season's opening and closing two-parters, reform when Twilight gave her the chance to do so. Chrysalis' defeat in this episode is nearly a parallel to that of Starlight in her first appearance. That said, it's likely that Chrysalis will return again, and will end up pulling a HeelFaceTurn akin to Starlight's. Thorax and Celestia will then pardon her, and she will start working to regain her position as Queen. And when she does become Queen again, she will rule alongside Thorax, she will get a new appearance to symbolize her transformation from bad to good.

* [[spoiler:Jossed, at least as far as this episode goes; Chrysalis escapes, and Discord is just happy to be reunited with Fluttershy. It doesn't discount the possibility of Discord and Chrysalis locking horns in the future, though.]]

Discord is ''extremely'' vindictive, it's part of his character. Fluttershy being kidnapped ''seriously'' enraged him. If the heroes don't punish her, it'd make sense for Discord to.

* [[spoiler:Semi-confirmed- while she is genuinely evil and [[RedemptionRejection refused to reform when given the chance]], she managed to [[VillainExitStageLeft flee]] instead. [[WeWillMeetAgain She vows revenge]], of course.]]

We've seen before how Starlight Glimmer is still haunted by her previous actions, and filled with doubts over her abilities. Queen Chrysalis will probably seize on that weakness, and transform into Starlight's old self to cause her even more doubt and despair.

He's the only drone who has a teal carapace. He's been raised believing he was an ordinary drone due to Chrysalis not wanting a rival to her leadership of the hive and depriving him of the love he needs to undergo royal metamorphosis. Now that he lives in the Crystal Empire, he has more than enough love, and the unexplained new appearance of his wings is a sign that he's about to metamorphose.

The changelings have captured the most powerful magic users in Equestria, along with their friends. They've probably gained enough power to overpower Starlight, and possibly even Discord if they're organized enough. Thorax could shapeshift to hide his new wings, but since he's not up to date with the changelings' plans he'd probably be found out. However, chances are the changelings are not prepared to deal with Trixie's trickery and sleight of hoof. She'll likely be able to confuse them enough to create an opening for the others.

The comics have their own version of their origins...but they're not mutually exclusive.

Chrysalis seems to be one of the few genuinely evil villains in the series, so her being one of the ones to suffer a permanent fate of some kind makes sense, especially if the above theory of Chrysalis being overthrown is true.

Chrysalis seems to be one of the few genuinely evil villains in the series, so her being one of the ones to suffer a permanent fate of some kind makes sense, especially if the above theory of Chrysalis suffering a permanent demise is true.