Chapter Two: Dress to Impress
The Gala finally started and Discord was getting a little anxious to see Fluttershy. He waited with Celestia, Luna, Cadence, and Shining Armor at the entrance hall, helping them greet the guests. Some of the female were swooning over him and Prince Shining Armor, Discord just ignored them and Princess Cadence gave them death glares without knowing it. Discord chuckled at the fact that Cadence was getting jealous.
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Thirty minutes passed and still no sight of Fluttershy or her friends. Discord’s legs became a little fidgety. Shining Armor noticed Discord and said, “Don’t worry Discordant, they’ll be here soon.”
“I know.” Discord said coolly, trying to stay still.
Shining Armor rolled his eyes before he saw the pegasus guards walk in. “Looks like they’re here.” Shining Armor said. Discord’s attention bolted to the entrance.
“We now announce Princess Twighlight Sparkle and her friends.” The main pegasus guard announced as the Mane Six walked in. The first one to walk in was Twighlight Sparkle, she was wearing a black dress decorated with crystal stars, her shoes were crystal also, and she also wore her element of harmony tiara upon her head. Rarity walked in after Twighlight, she was wearing a snow white dress decorated with little crystals, her shoes were snow white, and she had straightened her mane. Rainbow Dash walked coolly after Rarity pretending she wasn’t interested about the party, she wore a light blue dress with a lightning bolt symbol on her chest, her shoes were yellow, she wore lightning shaped clip-on earrings, and her hair was neatly brushed. After Dash, Pinkie Pie came hopping in, she wore a poofy pink and lavender dress, her shoes were pink on her left front leg and her right hind leg, her other two legs had lavender shoes, and her hair were covered with lollipop hairclips. Applejack walked in after Pinkie, she wore a dark green dress decorated with tiny red gems, she wore green boots, and she had her hair down and believe it or not she wasn’t wearing her signature cowboy hat. Lastly Fluttershy walked in shyly, she wore a rose pink dress, her shoes were crystal clear, and her mane was braided with green ribbon with little pink rose shaped hairclips. The Mane Six walked towards where Discord and the royal ponies were. Discord couldn’t look away from Fluttershy; he could feel his eyes turning into hearts.
“Fluttershy is so beautiful.” Discord said softly. Celestia heard Discord’s comment and smiled, but she brought her attention to her favorite of the Mane Six.
“Twighlight, I’m glad you came.” Celestia said.
“Twighly!” Shining Armor shouted happily.
Princess Cadence quickly ran to Twighlight and did their traditional song and dance, “Sunshine-Sunshine, ladies bugs awake. Clap your hooves and do a little shake!” Then Cadence and Twighlight laughed and hugged each other. Prince Shining Armor smiled at his wife and sister. The other members of the Mane Six bowed to their royal ponies. Rarity then noticed the male alicorn that was Discord.
“Oh, who is this handsome stallion?” Rarity asked fluttering her eyelashes. Discord felt like he wanted to barf when he heard Rarity’s comment.
“That is our cousin, Prince Discordant.” Princess Luna answered.
“Wow, I didn’t know that there were male alicorns.” Princess Twighlight said.
“Well, he’s one of a kind.” Princess Celestia added.
“Well it’s nice to meet you Prince Discordant, I’m Princess Twighlight Sparkle and these are my friends.” Twighlight said pointing at her friends as she introduced them, “That’s Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy.” Discord was silent; Shining Armor nudged him, encouraging him to speak. Discord had to think before he spoke, he didn’t want Fluttershy’s friends to know who he really was.
Discord cleared his throat and said, “Good evening ladies, it is quite nice to meet new ponies.” He bowed making Rarity sigh dreamingly. Discord gagged silently. “I hope you lovely ponies will do me the honor of accompany me to the Gala, you see it’s my first time here and I don’t want to be alone.”
“Of course, a well mannered prince like you, it’ll be my honor to accompany you.” Rarity stated.
“Then lets all go to the ballroom, shall we.” He said pointing his wing at the door.
The Mane Six agreed to accompany him to the ballroom. When they approached the door he used his magic to hold the door open for the six mares. The girls all giggled before walking through the door. “Thank you Discordant.” Fluttershy said softly before walking through the door.
Discord smiled and bowed his head, “But of course my darling Fluttershy.” Fluttershy blushed brightly at his response. When Discord walked into the ballroom, he saw many snobby rich ponies. He groaned and thought, “This is going to be so boring!” Then he looked at Fluttershy and blushed, “Well maybe not that boring.”
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When the seven of them were on the ballroom Discord noticed stallions starring at Fluttershy. Discord used his magic, making a bucket of water hover over them and poured the water all over them. He chuckled as the stallions screamed in shock, Discord quickly made the bucket disappear and the Mane Six looked at the drenched stallions. “What do you suppose happened?” Applejack asked.
“Don’t know, but whatever, it doesn’t really concern us.” Rainbow Dash said.
“I guess not, but it kind of reminds me how thirsty I am. I hope somepony would get me a glass of punch.” Rarity said starring at Discord. Discord just stared back; it took him a while to realize that she wanted him to get some punch.
He sighed annoyed before faking a smile, “I’ll get drinks for all of you lovely ponies.” The Mane Six smiled at him in approval before he left. “I have to impress them, I just have too.” He said as he arrived at the punch bowl. His horn glowed as he used his magic to pour punch into seven glasses. He also put straws in the cups. “Okay, I have to concentrate now. Being a stupid pony is harder than I thought it would be.” He said as he concentrated making the cups float in front of him as he walked back to the girls.
“Oh thank you Discordant, you are such a gentlepony.” Rarity said receiving her cup of punch.
“Woo! Thanks Discordant, I love-love-love punch!” Pinkie stated as she sucked from her straw.
“Thank ya very much.” Applejack said holding her cup.
“Thanks, you’re a cool guy.” Dash said and drank from her cup.
“Thank you very much.” Twighlight said holding her cup.
“Th-Thank you P-Prince Discordant.” Fluttershy said softly.
“No need for thanks my dear, the pleasure is all mine.” Discord said to Fluttershy. He then drank from his straw, instead of drinking the punch, he drank the glass. The punch was still held like it was inside the cup. He then noticed that the Mane Six stared at him, so he quickly drank the punch and spit the straw out. “Please excuse me ladies, I was rather thirsty.” Discord said with a nervous tooth grin making a ‘squee’ noise.
“That… Was awesome! How did you do that!?” Rainbow Dash asked. Discord was confused, normally other ponies would be mad at most things that he does, but Rainbow Dash thought it was cool?
“A-As I said, I was really thirsty.” He answered. He noticed Fluttershy just staring at him. He frowned thinking that she was disgusted by him.
“Hey everypony, are you all up for some karaoke!?” Pinkie Pie asked on a microphone.
Discord and the others looked around and saw Pinkie Pie on stage. “How did she get there, she was right next to me!” Dash said in disbelief.
“Here’s a pony! There’s a pony and another little pony! Fuzzy pony, funny pony, pony, pony, duck! Pony, pony, cheesecake pony-!” Pinkie sang before Rainbow Dash tackled her and dragged her off the stage.
“I was enjoying that song actually.” Discord said a little disappointed, making Fluttershy giggle. He looked at her and smiled, but he was distracted when someone tugged his leg. He looked and saw Twighlight smiling at him.
“Want to dance Prince Discordant?” She asked.
Discord blinked, “You want to dance… with me?”
“Of course, I wouldn’t have asked you if I didn’t want to dance.” The purple alicorn answered.
“Ooo! I want to dance with him next!” Pinkie Pie yelled as Rainbow Dash dragged her.
“Well I already call the next dance!” Rarity stated.
“Why do you get to dance with him next!?” Dash asked.
“Because I called it.” Rarity answered simply.
“Are they fighting over me?” Discord thought unsure of what was happening.
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After five minutes of bickering, Discord agreed to dance with each member of the Mane Six. He was a little anxious when he was dancing with Rarity, because after he was done dancing with her, he will dance with Fluttershy. While he was dancing with Rarity, a white male unicorn with a blond mane came towards Discord and Rarity. “Excuse me kind fellow, but may I cut in?” He asked.
Discord smiled, “But of course.” Finally Discord could get rid of Rarity.
“No! I will not be dancing with you Prince Blueblood!” Rarity stated. Discord groaned.
“I’m sorry, have we met before?” The unicorn named ‘Prince Blueblood’ asked confused.
Rarity gasped and shouted, “How dare you! You treated me rudely at the last Gala and you have the nerve to forget me!?” Discord rolled his eyes at Rarity’s outburst; he would forget Rarity in a second if he could.
“Oh my dear, I am so sorry, but I assure you that I changed since then. Please honor me with one dance, please?” Prince Blueblood begged. Rarity was skeptical of him at first but she agreed and left with Blueblood.
“Yes!” Discord said before he felt someone tugged gently on his leg. He looked and saw Fluttershy, gazing at him with her beautiful eyes. “Fl-Fluttershy!” Discord said blushing.
“Do you mind walking with me outside Discordant?” Fluttershy asked.
“Of course!” Discord shouted excited jumping into the air. Fluttershy giggled at him. Discord quickly composed himself and cleared his throat, “But of course.” He blushed and smiled making a ‘squee’ noise once again. She smiled at him and led him to the garden so they could take a stroll.