//------------------------------// // Chaotic Redemption: Chapter 5 // Story: Chaotic Redemption // by b3n020295 //------------------------------// Chaotic Redemption Chapter 5 After much more debate and arguing over the nature, cause and reasoning of chaos, Twilight came to the conclusion, reluctantly, that chaos was not understandable. Although Discord soon pointed out that her understanding that chaos is not understandable would make chaos momentarily understandable therefore making her understanding of chaos not being understandable, not understandable. At this point Twilight gave up and suggested they go and have breakfast as it was now 10:30 after they had been arguing for over an hour. They spent another half an hour trying to decide if Discord would prefer the dandelion delight or the Roseluck’s surprise. Discord didn’t really want either; he hated plants and forgot that the ponies were herbivores. Great he thought to himself as Twilight tried to convince him to eat something off from the menu like she was his mother and he was a grumpy baby. After another half an hour of being lectured by Twilight on the importance of nutrition, Discord suggested they go to sugar cube corner. Twilight again gave up and agreed. It was already 11:30 and she was starving. As they walked Discord looked around at all the happy ponies as they went about their daily lives talking and prancing etc. Sickening. Instead of prancing they should be running away from giant mutant bunnies, that are on fire and shoot custard from their eyes! And instead of talking and laughing they should be screaming and fighting for his amusement. Instead the reality before him was happy and boring. The only interesting thing he saw was a pony sitting on a bench weirdly, she didn’t lie across it like the other ponies, she sat with her legs dangling over the seat. He was sure he had seen that sitting position before in some over dimension be her didn’t care enough to remember which. Oh and he also got to see the mail mare fly into a tree, that never gets old. Twilight scolded Discord for laughing at the mail mare’s misfortune and after giving him yet another lecture on her condition and the further damage she could do to herself if she’s not careful, they arrived a sugar cube corner. They stood outside looking at the menu that had been placed on the wall next to the door to entice customers. “Hmm, I think I’ll get the strawberry shortcake”, Twilight decided, “What about you Discord?” Discord was now bored out of his mind and his voice became very monotone, “I guess I’ll get the triple chocolate muffin, I think I could do with one right about now.” They both entered the store, Mrs Cake was at the counter, “Oh, hello there Twilight, I’m sorry I don’t think Pinkie is in today.” She greeted, usually the only reason Twilight comes in is to either buy cakes for her friends or to talk to Pinkie Pie. “Oh that’s all right Mrs Cake”, Twilight replied, “I’m just here for something to eat, Mr fussy flank over here apparently doesn’t like plants so we came here. One strawberry shortcake for one hungry unicorn and one triple chocolate muffin for one grumpy draconequus.” “Coming right up dearie!” Mrs Cake exclaimed as she disappeared into the bakery. “Technically I’m a chimera”, Discord stated, he was annoyed that everyone had this misconception about him being a draconequus, “Draconequus stands for dragon-horse which one would assume that this creature has the body parts of a dragon and a horse. However my body includes various parts of various animals, therefore it would be correct to call me a chimera. Not that it mattered all that much when I was free, I could change my body as much as I wanted I really wasn't a specific species, I was just chaos. But now, stuck in this solitary form, it would be more appropriate to call me a chimera, not a draconequus.” “Oh”, Twilight looked surprised, “but all of my history books refer to you as a draconequus.” “Well they’re wrong.” Discord stated matter of factly. “Why did you choose that form anyway? It seems really impractical.” Twilight asked, confused. Discord shrugged “It just seemed appropriately random. I wouldn't say it was impractical, it was flexible, strong and I could use the tail as a third arm. The only bad thing was the gryphon claw; I mean scratching with that thing was a nightmare. Most uncomfortable.” Mrs Cake returned with the two cakes on a tray (The baked cakes not their children, although Discord had no complaints about that idea) “Any toppings?” “I’ll have some sugar, spice and everything nice please.” Twilight answered. Discord looked disgusted with the selection. “And how about you Mr Discord?” Mrs Cake asked nicely. He would have preferred lord Discord but it was a start, wouldn't mind some slugs, snails and puppy dog tails, he thought to himself before pain hit him like a boulder had been dropped on his head, he winced as he lurched forward and grit his teeth at the pain. Discord! That’s disgusting! Twilight’s voice resonated through his mind. “Are you all right there dear?” Mrs Cake asked with a very concerned look. “Uh, yes madam I'm fine”, Discord replied, rubbing his head, “Just a headache, I guess I’ll have the chocolate sprinkles.” “Okie Doke!” Mrs Cake responded as she applied the toppings to the baked goods. Twilight levitated the two cakes to the door, “Come on Discord we’ll eat outside, get you some fresh air for that headache of yours.” Twilight insisted with a smile. Discord rolled his eyes and left the building while Twilight said goodbye to Mrs Cake. Once outside, Twilight’s face changed to an annoyed look, “You really need to control your thoughts!” Twilight scolded “You’re not going to have a good time if you keep this up!” Discord rolled his eyes again, “Right, can I have my cake now?” He asked with an un-amused look. Twilight passed him the muffin, rather forcefully, which he proceeded to eat in almost one bite. “Eat slower! Otherwise you’re going to feel sick later.” Twilight stated “You’re not immortal anymore; you can’t just stop yourself from being sick.” Ha! What do you know?” Discord chuckled as he finished off his delicious meal. Discord exited his bathroom, the water in the toilet a mix of browns and greens and full of chunks from the sickly treat. Twilight stood with a smug look on her face. “Well I hate to say I told you so but...” She started before Discord cut her off. “Shut up.” Discord grumbled quickly and with an un-amused look. Twilight opened her mouth to speak but got interrupted yet again by a knocking at the door. “I’ll get that. You stay up here in case you start feeling sick again.” “As you wish Ms Sparkle.” Discord sighed as he went back into the bathroom. Twilight went downstairs and opened the door to see Applejack. “Oh, hi Applejack! What are you doing here?” She asked, happy to see her friend. “Oh hey there Twi, I just came along to uh”, Applejack started before quieting to a whisper “Get Discord to go to the you know what.” She whispered with a wink. “Oh right, I completely forgot”, Twilight whispered back, “We took so long to get breakfast I forgot to bring him along, and then he was sick and...” Twilight trailed off. Discord had his ear pressed up against the door, trying to hear what they were saying; he knew there were only two reasons why they would have suddenly gone quiet. Either ninja monkeys had gagged them and taken them away or they were whispering and if they’re whispering then they are saying something they don’t want him to hear. Discord didn’t like this one bit. “... Okay, I’ll take him there as soon as I can.” Twilight whispered, “See you there!” With that, Applejack turned round and left. Twilight closed the door behind her and started heading back upstairs. Discord heard the door close and came out of the bathroom. He stood at the top of the stairs. “Who was that?” He asked, trying to sound like he had heard nothing of the conversation. “It was Applejack, she just wanted to see how you were, but since you were sick I told her to come back another time.” Twilight lied. Discord could see the lie, her lack of eye contact and slight hesitation in her voice laid the lie out on a plate. Discord was the master of lies and deceit and he knew a lie when he saw one. “That’s a long conversation to just tell her to come back another time.” Discord pointed out. “Oh well, you know us girls ha-ha, always waffling on.” She couldn't be worse at lying if she tried right now. “It all seemed rather quiet for mare chit chat.” “Well we use our indoor voices around here y’know?” Discord didn't like being plotted against, he was once in a position where he knew everything that ponies talked about, especially their plots against him, he could always be once step ahead and always knew what was going on. So this position of being plotted against and not knowing about it was further breaking his already drained mind. Twilight had just reached the top of the stairs when Discord grabbed her by the neck with his bear claw and pushed her against the wall, threatening her with his gryphon claw. “WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING YOU CREATEN!” He shouted as he held her by the neck. Twilight choked for air as she tried to break free, but the shock and her gasping for air meant she couldn't concentrate enough to use her magic. Discord was too blinded by rage to see that she couldn't speak like this. “You ponies think you can play with me like some toy!?! Well I’ll...” Discord was cut off as the most intense pain he had ever felt erupted in his head. LET GO OF HER! Celestia’s voice boomed. Discord closed his eyes and let go of Twilight, who dropped to the ground, gasping for air and crying. Discord held his head, stumbling around as the pain burned his mind. He stumbled backwards and didn't realise that he was backing into the stairs. His foot went back expecting flat ground, but it only met empty space. The pain was too much to allow him to indulge in his confusion and he fell backwards down the stairs, bouncing down them before hitting the wooden floor with his antler and horn and blacking out. The only thing that is heard is Twilight’s whimpering as she lay on the ground, too shocked to move.