Deep within the dark forest by the name of Everfree, there lies a large cave burrowed into a large stone outcropping that jutted a hundred feet into the air. The cave appeared to look rather shallow upon first glance but a closer look shows that the cave actually sloped downward into the ground.

This cave was merely the entrance to a huge network of ancient underground tunnels All the creatures of the forest, from the lowliest insect to the largest Urga Major, knew to never near the cave because something evil had come to live there not long ago and they feared it on a primeval level of instinct.

The inhabitants of this cave were both powerful and yet at weak at the same time because they had no way to fuel their powers. Therefore, they continued to live on with what power they did have and consume energy from whatever wildlife they came across.

Although they lived poorly, these creatures lived here because their ruler promised that spot, they would be able to accomplish all their goals and then they would do whatever they wished with the power they would acquire. However, their goals are many, and there was few among them that could be trusted to always successfully accomplish these tasks.

Deep within the very center of the tunnels there was a room lit dimly by a few candles. One candle rested on a shelf beside the door. The other two were on a simple table placed in the center of the room. The rest of the furniture and other objects in the room lied in the shadows and were barely visible in the poor lighting. This didnt bother the owner of the room at all, for his eyes were attuned to all levels of lighting, from the pitch black dark of a moonless night to the brightness of morning sunlight glaring off the snow. The other being in the room wasnt quite so accustomed to the lightning, but she cared not because she had important business with the one before her.

"So what is it you want done this time?" The male asked the female from his seat across from her at the table.

"Its time to strike some heavier blows to Equestria. I'm here to ask you to take out a high priority target" The female replied, her voice sounding slightly raspsy, as if she had a strange lisp.

"Of course, and as always I'm ready to serve you My Lady" The male said as he raised a hoof and gestured a sort of half bow from his sitting position.

"You know I dislike it when you do that" The female replied.

"Yes, I am fully aware. However you will always have my deepest respects for all you have done for me" The male replied softly.

"I know" The female replied, her voice softening. "As for your target though, you must also treat her some... respects"

"Indeed I shall. Whom is my target this time My Lady?" The male inquired.

"Well I don't know if the timing is right for this or not, but I need you to dispose of Princess Celestia" The female replied happily.

"It shall be done My Lady" The male said as his chair scraped upon the floor, indicating that he had stood up.

"What do we gain by disposing of Celestia other than ridding ourselves of an old enemy?" The male asked thoughtfully.

"It will force another pony to take up the mantle of rule, as well as create chaos and confusion, which is exactly what we need to get our agents into place" The female replied, sounding rather enthusiastic.

"That makes perfect sense, but why not have me take out some other polititians and other higher ups while I'm there?" The male asked.

"Well now I wouldn't make to high a request of you. Celestia is the primary target, but if you can get some others in high places, that would be excellent" The female replied, sounding a little lost in thought at the idea of more of their enemies out of the way.

"It shall be done My Lady" The male replied as he shuffled over to the door.

"Oh by the way Swift, make sure they know who is responsible this time" The female said as the male walked out.