Chapter Three: The Outcast
Discord and Fluttershy walked into the garden, it was quiet, the night sky was full of stars, and they were alone. They walked to the middle of the garden where a giant fountain was found. They stopped there and sat down. “So how are you enjoying your night my dear Fluttershy?” Discord asked trying to start a conversation.
“It’s going pretty good, I’m just glad to see you again.” Fluttershy answered.
“I know right!? It’s been almost three months! I would’ve visited you but Celestia didn’t allow me to travel away from the castle!” Discord said before his eyes widened and he pointed his hoof at Fluttershy. “You knew it was me the whole time didn’t you?” Discord asked.
Fluttershy giggled, “Of course I did Discord, well not at first, I had a hunch it was you when you kept calling me ‘darling’ and not my friends, I was also suspicious when you tired to distract us when those stallions got water dumped on them out of no where, but when you drank the glass I knew for sure it was you.”
Discord smiled at his pegasus friend and said, “I knew you were the smartest one of the bunch.”
“Well… your name gave it away too. Discordant-Discord.” She added.
“Ugh, I know. Princess Dullestia came up with that horrid name. I actually wanted to tell ponies that my name was ‘Zoltar’, but Celestia always had to suck the fun out of everything as usual.” Discord said.
“How come you’re a pony Discord?” She asked softly.
Discord blushed and tapped his hooves together, “Well I… You see… I’ve been behaving and the princesses said I could go to the Gala to see you… but they had to turn me into a pony so I won’t scare off the guests and that’s why I’m an alicorn.” He looked at Fluttershy who had a tiny blush on her face.
“Y-You came just to see me?” She asked shyly.
“Of course! Why else would I be at this booooring party? I actually behaved myself Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday are my days off so I get into a little mischief but nothing big, just so I can make you proud. I even tried my best to impress your friends so they could like me.” Discord said and grabbed he held his hooves with hers. He looked at her with a smile, “Normally I don’t care what ponies think of me, but you’re the only one who’s opinion I care about. I-I care a lot for you Fluttershy… Y-You’re my best friend.”
Fluttershy’s eyes grew wide and teary but a smile was still planted on her face, “Oh Discord, you made me not only proud but very happy.” She then wrapped her front legs around him and gave him a hug. Discord wrapped his front legs round her and hugged her back, but it felt awkward to him.
“I miss my arms… and my fingers, I want to hug you more properly…” Discord said.
Fluttershy giggled, “When are you going to turn back into your normal form?”
Discord was confused and he let go of his pegasus friend, “Don’t you think this form is normal? Don’t you like this form better like your friends do?”
“Oh Discord, it doesn’t matter what form you take, I will always care for you. I love you for you.” Fluttershy answered softly. That last sentence made Discord’s heart feel warm and fuzzy. The draconequus in disguise embraced his friend again. Fluttershy gladly hugged him back.
“… But what about your friends Fluttershy? They like me better as a pony.” Discord said sadly.
“Just give them time Discord; they’ll warm up to you.” Fluttershy said softly.
*o*o*o*
Two and a half hours passed and Rarity was enjoying her time with her friends and Prince Blueblood. She was so impressed with him, he changed so much. He was such a gentlepony, he danced with her, brought her punch, he shared a piece of cake with her, and he even held doors open for her. Rarity began to develop feelings for him. “My precious Rarity, would you like to take a stroll with me into the gardens?” Prince Blueblood asked.
Rarity blushed and giggled, “Of course, I’d love too.”
Prince Blueblood smiled, but Pinkie interrupted them, “Oh my gosh Rarity, you finally found your prince charming!”
“I think Prince Discordant and Fluttershy are in the gardens too.” Applejack said.
“When I think about it, they’ve been there for a while, let’s go check up on them.” Twighlight said.
“Oh, I’m sure they’re just having a good time.” Rarity said.
“Yes, but we should still checkup on her, it’s almost midnight.” The purple alicorn said.
“I suppose you’re right, I’m sorry Prince Blueblood, we’re going to head to the garden.” Rarity said leaving with her friends.
Prince Blueblood smirked and followed them.
*o*o*o*
“And then Screwball hopped on her candy dragon leaving the village ponies with gum in their hair!” Discord said laughing.
“Oh dear, Screwball gets in a lot of trouble.” Fluttershy said.
“Yeah, she sure makes papa proud.” Discord said wiping a tear from his eye.
“Where is she anyway?” Fluttershy asked.
“Uh-um… well she was a little mad that I was reformed, so she decided to live on her own, she hops between different times and dimensions to cause chaos. She sends me postcards though…” Discord said rather sadly. Fluttershy frowned; she knew Discord missed his daughter that he created from his magic. Discord was so alone that he made Screwball, they were so close, they were always together, it must’ve broke Discord’s heart when she started to live on her own.
Fluttershy couldn’t help but to feel guilty, “I’m so sorry.”
Discord’s ears perked up, “Why are you apologizing?”
“I-I don’t know… I feel… guilty.” Fluttershy said putting her head down.
“Hey, don’t be sad.” Discord said lifting her chin with his hoof. “I don’t like it when you’re sad.”
“B-But…” Fluttershy said.
“Sometimes change is a good thing. You might not like it at first, but-” Discord said before he was interrupted by a sound of gasps. Discord turned his head away from Fluttershy and saw six ponies.
“Woo~! You go Fluttershy!” Rainbow Dash shouted. Fluttershy blushed fiercely. “I didn’t know you liked Prince Discordant!” Discord was about to say something but his body started to glow a white color.
“Oh no.” Discord said as he started to transform to his normal self.