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// Love is in Bloom 
// Story: To Be Truly Happy 
// by KiaraKovu123 
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	Pinkie took one step forward, two, three, four. She smiled up at the statue that stood before her. “Hello.” She began, “I’m here…” there came no reply, but, Pinkie knew he could hear her. She giggled, “I’ve come to see you.” Her eyes shifted around to see if anypony was watching her. But, unbeknownst to Pinkie, the CMC were sitting right behind her, huddled up in a bush and peering out. They didn’t say a word, but gaped in astonishment. Sweetie Belle was smirking in triumph and had an ‘I told you so!’ look on her face. Pinkie blinked and turned back to her immobile friend. “Dissy?” she began, “Remember the time where we took that fly together?” Pinkie became nostalgic; “R-remember how I hugged you so tight you couldn’t breathe?” she laughed a little, “Remember how we went cloud gazing? That was fun. I’d like to do that again.” She grinned, “Wouldn’t you?”

Nothing came in response.

Suddenly, a horrible thought came to Pinkie’s mind. She didn’t know how in Equestria she would break Discord out, and certainly didn’t know how she’d keep him secret. But Pinkie was a take-chances kind of pony, she rubbed her teary eyes with her hooves and continued in a shaky voice, “I-I know you would. You’re so much fun, Discord.” She let out a melodious giggle, “And as…d-delightfully random as I am! Randomness, it’s a business we both are awesome at.” Pinkie nuzzled the statue, “But I can’t do it without you. I promise, no, PINKIE Promise that I will get you outta there! And I’ll do it today!”
Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo watched in amazement. Scoots shook her head and bit her lip. Apple Bloom sighed softly in disbelief. And Sweetie Belle, well, Sweetie Belle still had a triumphant smirk on her face.
Pinkie turned to Gummy, who was wandering around the vicinity aimlessly. Pinkie trotted over, scooped him up, and trotted back over to Discord. “Dissy, I think I’ve got a plan.” She sat down. “Now, when you were released the last time, apparently it was because of an argument. Now, let’s see if the same type of thing can get ya outta there this time around!” she cleared her throat and started to prance in circles around Gummy.
“Gummy, you-you’re so…BAD!” Pinkie couldn’t bring herself to say anything beyond bad, she continued, “You’ve chewed up my slippers! My favorite piggy slippers! How you even do it without teeth is a question I will never know the answer to!” Pinkie put on a fake grimace, “What else? Let’s see… wrecked my cakes, uh, uh…made messes all over my favorite rug!” she held up a rug that seemed to appear from nowhere, “See? And you’ve even ripped up my favorite teddy bear!” she then held up a teddy with holes everywhere in it. “I thought I could trust you! TRUST YOU!” she said dramatically, imitating Rarity’s drama queen personality. And Pinkie continued with a Trottinghamian accent, “Gummy, I thought you were my…er…old chap! But this friendship is pointless! POINTLESS, I SAY!” she thrust her head back in sorrow and pretended to facehoof.
*Crack*
Pinkie wanted to squeal, but she continued. Much to the dismay of herself, and even the CMC. Apple Bloom wiped her eyes with a leaf and sniffed. Scoots rolled her eyes. “And, Gummy. You have thoroughly disappointed me! I dislike…”
*Crack*
Pinkie tried to keep from grinning, “I despise...”
*Crack*
“I loathe…”
She suddenly heard a low chuckle and forced herself to retain from grinning wildly. The CMC’s eyes darted all around and they suddenly became petrified.

Sweetie bit her lip, “Think we should get outta here?” she whispered to her fellow Crusaders. They shook their heads.

Scoots smirked, “Now way, scared-y pony! The suspense is killing me!”

Pinkie stomped her hoof on the ground and let out a fake yelp. “See, Gummy!? That’s what I want to do every time I see your…”
*Crack*
“Sorry…”
*Crack*
“Pathetic…”
*Crack*
“SELF!”
*BOOM!*
Shards of stone flew everywhere; Pinkie covered her eyes and grinned. This was it, the time was finally here! The CMC covered their eyes and tried to keep from yelping as stone flew everywhere and left the labyrinth in a haze. A creature emerged from the haze with a long snake-like body. Sweetie squeaked in horror at the ghastly figure. Her friends covered her mouth.

The creature yawned and took in a big breath of air. Chuckling, he looked around. “Memo to Discord,” he said, smirking “Find that little rascal, Pinkie Pie and give her all the chocolate milk she wants…with a side order of hugs, of course” he suddenly felt something on his back and then everything became black. He heard a familiar noise, it was music to his ears and he beamed.

Pinkie was standing on his shoulders covering his eyes with her front hooves. Her heart was pounding and her insides were churning with happiness. She giggled with that musical laughter and stood on the top of his head, looking at his covered eyes. She lifted her hooves off them and shouted, “GUESS WHO!?” Discord smirked at her and took her in his arms, laughing.

“Why, Pinkie!” he said, pretending to be surprised, “It seems like EONS, darling!” he said, acting like Rarity. Pinkie snorted with laughter. He chuckled and held her close to him. “Say something, I just want to hear you talk…” Pinkie gave a loud whoop and gave him a sweet kiss on the cheek.

“DISSY! I MISSED YOU SO MUCH AND I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY AND I HOPE YOU MISSED ME AND I WANNA JUMP UP IN THE AIR AND SCREAM BECAUSE YOU’RE FINALLY BACK AND NOW YOU CAN STAY FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER!!!”

Discord blinked and gave her a tight hug. “I missed you too, my dear. So, so much…” he sighed in bliss and nuzzled her. Then he chuckled and gave her a serious expression, “Do you still love me as much as I love you?” a small smirk spread across his face. Pinkie squealed in delight and hugged him cozily.

“YES, OH, YES!!!” she shouted at the top of her lungs, “With all my heart!! Do you know what?”

“What?”

Pinkie’s eyes welled up with tears, “I missed you more than I’ve ever missed anypony. Ever.” She nuzzled him softly, “I love you.”

“I love you too, Pinkie. I love you, too.”




((A/N: Think it’s over? Think again, party poopers. THE STORY SHALL CONTINUE! I hope you like it so far!! Thanks to all for reading!))