Curiously, the pegasus came gently floating down on the opposite side of the arena, and dropped its spear to the ground. Even their batpony sergeant appeared confused, and then from the pulpit, Lily heard another moaning chant. The black shadowy pegasus bent forward, its body wracked with convulsions, and seemed to quadruple in size as its shape twisted and reformed itself. Then it reared up on its hind legs, and Lily saw hands -- hands! -- in place of forehooves.