//------------------------------// // Chaotic Redemption: Chapter 1 // Story: Chaotic Redemption // by b3n020295 //------------------------------// Chaotic Redemption Chapter 1 Chaos takes many forms, some big, some small, some of absolutely ridiculous proportions barely compatible with physics, but it never takes just one form. It changes when it gets bored, when the situation calls for it or just if it wants a nice change of scenery. But what if chaos could not change form, could not create the havoc it so desires and witnesses life as something it fears in its worst nightmares. Your average, run of the mill person, or pony in this case. It was the usual day in the royal garden, looking out over the west side of Equestria, watching the birds fly by, the bustling of the towns below and all the day to day goings on in the world. It was sickening. Discord, the god and lord of chaos, turmoil and disharmony, checked off his 100th day of his new captivity since the last incident. Not a day goes by when he doesn’t think about it, when he doesn’t think of what went wrong, how he could have done better, how it all could have been avoided. It ate away at him inside and he despised himself for it. However, a smile grows across his face when he remembers that we learn from our mistakes and next time he will not be so reckless. It was about mid afternoon and discord was just about to have his nap when he felt that sickening harmonic power that made him cringe inside, Celestia was approaching. Using what little magic that was allowed to be available to him, Discord can use a very short ranged telepathy ability to talk to those nearby. “Ah, it must be that time of the month again” he sighed as he knew he was about to be preached to by miss goody horse shoes. “Okay Celestia let’s get this over with, I do not know why you keep trying but at least it will be entertaining for me” “Nice to see you too Discord” Celestia spoke in her usual calm and peaceful voice, “Having a nice day?” “Oh yes it has been simply divine, the trees have been swaying in the wind making the most delightful rustling of leaves and that mail mare with odd eyes went passed and I must say I did get a kick out of her smashing into a pony’s home, it really is a riot when you get to be trapped in stone, forced to watch the same scene repeat in front of you over and over until you can practically memorize it. So yes, today has been just fantastic, just like the past 100 days of this pointless existence” “Good to hear” Celestia said with a smile on her face, she usually hates the mistreatment of others but for Discord, she likes to make an exception. “I have some friends of yours who have come to visit” This caught Discord off guard, but since his statue from made it impossible for Celestia to tell, he had no problem re-composing himself,”Have you forgot who I am already dear princess, I have no friends, I don’t make friends I break them. So pray tell who or what you have brought to me to no doubt make my day more enjoyable for you”. Suddenly the blood curdling feeling came over Discord, friendship, harmony; everything he loathed compacted into six small equines. The elements of harmony in pony form appeared from behind Celestia and now stood in front of the statue which Discord was encased in. “Well if it isn’t the six mares who put me here, how are you all, been having fun with your average, peaceful, boring lives?” “Hey Discord!” Yelled the pink blob of happiness as she suddenly appeared behind the statue and stood on its head, looking into its eyes upside down. “How ya doin? Jeez it’s been a really long time we really need to catch up sometime. You don’t look good you should get out more, ooh wait that’s why we’re here! We want to ask you if yo-” “Pinkie! We agreed I’d explain!” Twilight interrupted “Now get down from there, I’m sure mister Discord does not appreciate you standing on his head!” “Oh wait! There’s just one thing I need to do!” The Pink pony shouted as she proceeded to walk on the spot sliding her feet back and then putting them forward while out stretching her arms and bending them back again. Discord gave an un-amused sigh “Yes yes, I see what you did there Pinkie, are you quite done?” “Yep yep yep” Pinkie said happily as she bounced of his head and back onto the garden grass and gave a hoof bump to Rainbow Dash. “Haha that was awesome Pinkie” Rainbow dash laughed at her friend’s humorous antics “I didn’t actually think you’d do it!” Twilight rolled her eyes and stepped forwards “Forgive my friend’s rude behaviour” Twilight said apologetically “I don’t argue with their reasons but it’s still not acceptable, even if you did try to take over the world and destroy harmony throughout Equestria.” Twilight smiled at Discord as if trying to cheer him up somehow. It sickened him “Oh that’s alright my dear, after taking away your friendship and making you fight each other I’d say you’ve earned a little payback. Is that the only reason you are here or do I have to endure more of this sickening display?” Discord sounded anything but optimistic. Twilight’s smile disappeared and shot Discord a disappointed look “Even after all this time you still just want to throw our world into chaos and destroy all harmony in the world don’t you?!” “Hmmm yes, maybe have some warm chocolate milk to top it all off or maybe watch a performance from some disco buffalo, or maybe mix it up a bit with some rock and roll. I wonder if buffalo can even play guitar? Haha they managed to do ballerina dancing last time, I can’t see why not. Maybe someday we’ll get to see hmm?” Twilight rolled her eyes again “Anyway, we’re not here for revenge or payback, that’s not how we do things. We have come to give you a proposition.” Discord laughed evilly “Oh what possible thing could you offer me in this stone prison? A change of scenery perhaps, maybe you wish to sing and dance to attempt to entertain me? And what would you want in return? Kind words? Appreciation? Come on out with it, I’ve only got an eternity.” Twilight was beginning to lose her patience however she remained calm and collected “The princess and I have been talking and we think it may be possible to free you so you don’t have to be trapped in that statue all the time, it must be so cramped and lonely in there.” “My dear” Discord started sincerely “You have no idea” A dark and angry tone came across his voice. “So you want me to be free so I don’t feel sad and lonely hmm? How sweet of you to think of my feewings” Discord put on a mocking tone as he said this before going to a more serious voice “No doubt there is a catch that will make the whole experience a complete bore.” “Yes” Twilight replied “There are some conditions” “Of course” Discord sighed “I’ll humour you for now young Twilight, what may these conditions be” “First”, Twilight started, “Your physical essence shall be extracted from the statue, leaving your chaotic powers within the statue.” Discord said nothing and let Twilight continue, “Second you shall be transformed into a pony, you shall be allowed to keep your various different body parts, and they will just be altered to fit the basic structure of a pony. Third you shall let us put a tracer spell on you so that me and the princess know where you are, what you are doing, what you are saying and what you are thinking. This is for the safety of others and yourself, even if you don’t have your powers. Finally you shall be given free roam of Ponyville as long as you live peacefully amongst the townsfolk. If you are on good behaviour we may expand the reach of where you are allowed to roam.” There was a long silence as Discord sorted through the guff he had just heard, trying to find how this will benefit him in any way. Pinkie broke the silence, “I’ve gone deaf!”, She screamed at the top of her voice. The group turned to her with confused faces, “No Pinkie, no one was talking”, Twilight stated as she rolled her eyes again. “Oh, oopsie! My bad.” Pinkie giggled. She turned to look at Fluttershy who was no longer there, just a dust cloud in the shape of her body. Two sets of eyes could be seen from a nearby bush. “Fluttershy dear come out of there”, Rarity spoke up and walked to aid Fluttershy out of the bush “You’ll get twigs and leaves in your mane.” Rarity helped Fluttershy out of the bush and the two joined the group again. “Sorry everypony”, Fluttershy apologised, “It was just that Pinkie startled me.” “Oh sorry Fluttershy”, Pinkie giggled, “I just panicked was all.” “That’s okay Pinkie”, Fluttershy smiled at her friend. “Ugh gag.” Discord said with disgust, “If being free means I have to put up with all this friendship nonsense then no deal. Although I would like to see the yellow one get scared again, that was priceless”. Pinkie stepped in front on Fluttershy, “Fluttershy is off limits on that front Discord” “Ah, pity” Discord gave a disappointed sigh. Twilight was trying to keep a calm face, but was starting to get annoyed with Discord “So, what will it be Discord?” “Well quite frankly my dear I fail to see how this benefits me in any way.” Discord said matter of factly “I think I’d rather stay here than be in the dreadfully boring place” “But surely whatever is out there must be more interesting than looking out to the same landscape every day” Twilight said reassuringly. “And fun!” Pinkie added. “Not to mention that statue looks awful”, Rarity said with disgust, “How could you want to stay in that thing?” “It must be so scary and lonely in there.” Fluttershy spoke softly “And I bet you haven’t stretched yer legs in a good long time.” Applejack exclaimed. Discord was silent for a moment, hmm; I suppose I could find a way to disable the tracer spell and cause at least a little bit of chaos. But... “Will I be able to back out whenever I want?” He asked. “Of course” Celestia said, pleased that he appeared to be considering this, “The statue is always there should you wish to return” “And I’ll have my own residence in Ponyville” He asked, while he wasn’t too bothered where he lived, he didn’t want to have to go through the boring process of gaining ownership of a house. “I’ll arrange a place for you to stay” Celestia replied her smile growing wider, this sickened Discord. “So what would you have me do? Just walk around and give the ponies something different to look at as they go on with their boring days?” Discord asked, trying not to raise their hopes too much. “I’m sure these six will find you things to do” Celestia said looking at the mane 6 with a kind smile. They returned her smile eagerly. “Not to mention you might learn something” Twilight added, maybe a bit louder than she would have wanted. “Please, I am thousands of years old, have heard all kinds of things about the world and magic etcetera etcetera.” Discord replied, “What could you ponies possibly teach me?” “Oh I don’t know, maybe the error of your ways, maybe about the benefits of harmony and peace, maybe something about friendship?” Twilight said, annoyed that Discord heard her last comment yet determined to get her point across. “Ha, that will be amusing to say the least”, Discord said with a dark chuckle. Well, anything is better than this stone, and from the sounds of it, this could be rather entertaining. “Okay ponies, I accept this proposition. Just don’t disappoint me with boring tasks and whatnot; I expect at least a little bit of fun to come of this.” Discord Found it hard to believe his own optimism. “Excellent!” Celestia exclaimed, pleased that Discord was cooperating. “We’ll begin the arrangements as soon as possible.” “When will I be released from this prison may I ask?” “Discord asked noticing that this had been left out of the conversation. “Oh, you’ll know when it happens” Celestia said, trying to hide her smile as she turned to walk away, the mane six following her. The vagueness of this answer worried Discord; he was reminded of how cruel Celestia’s wrath can be sometimes.