Celestia had a plan. After all, if Discord wasn't in the real world, he couldn't cause trouble. And with the special ward on the goggles, he would not be able to re-enter the real world. He would be trapped in his own paradise, where he could wreak as much chaos as he wanted.
Or at least, he would, if Changeling Spy #51 hadn't snuck in and replaced the chip in the goggles. And there was no question about what chip it was.
The chip was very innocuous. It was unmarked, and came in a box labeled "All Equestria Dating Sim," which was only slightly suspicious. It was just another little black chip, the kind that comes in the boxes of games that ponies really didn't want anypony else to know they were playing. 51 was good at her job, and was in and out in a flash. She even took the liberty of replacing the one in Celestia's set of goggles with another "All Equestria Dating Sim" chip.
Heh. What a scandal it would be if it got out what the Princess was playing...
51 flicked the "Very Neon Nightmare Night Crazy Banana" chip back behind her, and continued on towards the statue gardens. She slipped her own green goggles on, and grinned to herself. After all, who knew what chaos would unfold?
Heh. Discord in a dating sim. I wouldn't miss this for the world.
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Twilight Sparkle was busy re-reading the rulebook for the tenth time, when suddenly a very familiar pink cloud zoomed in and started raining chocolate milk all over the library.
Her first reaction was to stare blankly at the cloud. It did not fit the rules of reality, even virtual reality, so what was it doing here?
Her second reaction was OhmyfreakingCelestiait'sDiscord
Her third reaction was Wait, if it was Discord I would have been logged out by now.
Twilight cocked her head, still staring blankly as a million and one thoughts raced through her mind.
Then, Discord's head came through the suddenly open window, followed by his body, and not by his legs and tail.
After going halfway through the window, he snapped his fingers, and the rest of his body appeared.
"Well well, if it isn't Twilight. I think this will be quite entertaining."
With another finger snap, a tuxedo (complete with top hat) appeared on Discord's body, and he conjured up a mirror.
Striking a dramatic pose, he commented, "Well, if I don't look just ravishing."
Twilight's head snapped up, as she finally broke out of her stupor.
"Discord! What are you doing here?"
Discord smiled. "Why, just paying a visit to an old friend."
Twilight scowled. "I don't know what you're playing at, Discord, but- Mmmph!"
Discord had shoved a pie into her mouth.
"Now, Twilight, would you do me the honor of accompanying me on a date tonight?"
"MMMPH?"
He smiled. "Wonderful. See you at ten."
He then snapped his fingers and disappeared.
Twilight spat out bits of pie.
"What."
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Discord changed his mane style one more time, just for the fun of it, before snapping it back to the original style.
"Why, I just keep looking better and better."
He conjured a bouquet of roses, before knocking on Twilight's door.
A purple aura surrounded it, and the library door swung open.
Twilight glared at him. "Discord."
"Ready to go, my lady?"
Twilight rolled her eyes. "...Fine. But only because I want to know why you're being so nice."
Discord draped one arm over her shoulders. "Why, my fair lady, I am insulted you would imply that I am not normally nice."
Twilight gave him a flat stare. "Quit the act and cut to the chase, Discord."
And down the road they went, arguing all the way.
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"-And so, my fair lady, I have graciously decided to allow you to win this argument."
"Good! Now will you please just tell me what in the hay is going on?"
Discord swept a bow. "Why, my fair lady, I have had a change of heart! I have come to sweep you off your hooves, and-"
Twilight looked at him.
Discord sighed. "You aren't believing a word of this, are you."
Twilight just kept giving him that look. "Nope."
"Ah, well. I'll charm you to me eventually."
Twilight rolled her eyes. When pigs fly.
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Discord had brought her to the movie theater, which was showing The Sunset of a Canterlot Heart, which was another one of those romances.
Discord got them two medium popcorns from the popcorn vendor.
"That will be ten bits, sir."
Twilight glared at him, but didn't say anything as Discord paid.
"Here, my fair lady," said Discord as he handed her the popcorn.
She caught it in her magic aura.
"...Thank you."
Discord swept another bow to her, ignoring the sarcasm in her voice. "Anytime, my fair lady."
Twilight didn't notice, but throughout the movie, Discord edged closer and closer to her seat. As Sunset Harmony finally kissed Heart's Flight, Discord leaned closer and closer to her.
"I love you, Sunset Harmony," said Heart's Flight on the screen.
"I love you... my heart's flight."
And then, ever so gently, Discord kissed Twilight.
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Roughly, she shoved him away.
"What were you thinking? Assuming you can, anyway! What possible thing could I have done to make you think I am at all interested-"
Twilight saw the seemingly, maybe even sincerely, sorrowful Discord.
Twilight blinked, and then, not knowing what was coming over her, kissed him back.
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OhmygoshwhatwasIthinkingI'mkissingDiscord! Why am I kissing Discord? This makes no sense!
Discord gave her a smile. Literally. He plucked a smile from thin air, and handed it to her.
"Until next time," he said, before vanishing into a puff of golden smoke.
Twilight just stood there, holding the smile in her hoof, not knowing what to think.
He used mind control magic on me. Yes, that has to be it. It just has to be.
Twilight caught the smile in her magic, standing firmly for a second, then slumped back into her seat.
Then why am I blushing?