Obey came crashing down onto Lord Discord, who quickly raised Insanity to block the strike. The other Sister, Celestia, attempted to impale Discord with Submit. Discord hopped backwards, the point brushing against his chest leaving a faint scar.
Lord Discord and Luna grunted as they struggled for control, each pushing against the other. Luna was forced back a step by Lord Discord who grinned in excitement. Discord growled in anger and lifted up the ground around them. Celestia paused her attack to recover her balance
Luna used the disturbance to throw Lord Discord off her and struck back with Obey. Lord Discord blocked with Insanity and swung it around in a vicious cut. They exchanged blows as Discord and Celestia danced around them, with Discord rolling and dodging as Celestia came after him with Submit. He went to edge of the small plate of rock they were floating on and turned around, arms raised into the air in surrender.
Celestia lunged forward, where Discord disappeared with a golden twinkle. Celestia let out a small shriek and quickly spread her wings to recover in the air. Discord appeared above her and came crashing down, elbow first onto her back. She bucked and Discord flew off and crashed into Lord Discord who was just about to slip past Luna's defenses. They rolled along the floating earth together before jumping up with Lord Discord carefully balanced on Discords shoulder.
Lord Discord pointed forwards with Insanity "CHARGE" He cried and Discord ran towards the confused Sisters. Lord Discord swung down at Celestia who bounced his attack away with Submit but couldn't avoid the shards of chaos that scratched her face formed by Discord. A splash of white coated her face as the grey temporarily retreated. She grunted and faced away as Luna jumped at the two.
Luna dragged Obey up from the ground to slice them in two but was blocked by Discords lizard foot. He clenched his teeth in pain as grey slowly began to leak up his foot. Lord Discord used to opportunity to slash downwards and cause a jagged scar to carve itself down her left eye to her cheek before leaving her face.
Luna fell back screaming and Discord barked out with laughter "HA! An eye for an eye!" He announced proudly. It lasted a moment before Discord lost his balance on his damaged foot and they both fell over. While they tried to untangle themselves from each other the Sisters backed away to the far end of the floating landmass. Celestia looked at Luna who looked back with her left eye closed shut, a scar running through it. They nodded.
They lifted up their identical weapons and put them together. They glowed grey and a huge ball of magic shot out, flying skyward. It continued rising, until it eclipsed the sun from the battlefield. Then, it began to fall.
Instead of coming at the two Discords, it's aim was squarely on the centre of the battlefield.
Lord Discord threw Discord to the side as he rushed forward, and was blocked by twin stabs from Obey and Submit. He was forced to bring the great sword around to block the two weapons and hold it there
Discord growled "You can't do this! Leave them out of this!" He demanded, fury etched onto his face
The two Sisters regarded him coldly "Then go save them" They said lifelessly and moved away. Lord Discord swan dived off the platform and angled his decent to collide with the grey orb.
Discord looked down with interest and slurped on the glass of chocolate milk. A small screen materialised in front of him and Lord Discords face appeared. The eye stared into Discords mismatched pupils
"Help me Discord! We have to stop it before it hits the ground!" Lord Discord shouted over the wind,
Discord stroked his beard with his paw "But for that I would first have to care about the ponies down there." He frowned "You can see my problem here."
Lord Discord's eyebrows furrowed and he glared back "You heartless monster! What about all their lives!?"
Discord shrugged "I'm rather enjoying being at full power, wouldn't want to waste it stopping a simple grey ball, now would I?" He smirked
Lord Discord closed his eye and breathed deep. Cancelling the communication he looked back to the ball of destructive Order magic. He skirted around until he was below it and looked up. He put Insanity up and forced it into the spell. He grunted and forced it further, even as Order magic leaked past and burned him. Finally, Insanity reached the centre and the orb detonated midair, far above the battlefield and saving all the ponies below, but consuming him entirely.
The Sisters looked at Discord and tilted their heads sideways slightly
"Why is the clone still here?"
Discord snorted "Is that what you think I am? I'm afraid you've chosen wrong, again. Now, I reckon that's about it for you two, so I'm going to wrap this up nice and simple. First of all, all this Order businesses is so....boring. I'm going to burn it out of you two." He said, a malicious glint entering his eye
The two Sisters frowned "How is this possible?"
Discord snapped his talons and they were surrounded on all sides by shards of chaos. Luna closed her eye in concentration and a faint image of Order appeared, but faded away after a few seconds.
"I know these shards aren't quite as elegant as the sword of my dear friend down there, but I'm afraid it's going to have to do."
He turned around, and the shards shot forwards. A grey barrier formed over the Sisters and began absorbing the missiles. For the first few seconds it held strong, glowing a strong grey. Then patches began to wither and turn black. Soon enough it was a ball of pure darkness before it shattered, leaving only a black mist that hid the two forms as more shards rushed in.
Discord winced "That's gotta hurt!"
The smoke slowly dissipated to show a white Alicorn curled protectively around a dark blue one. Discord pretended to gag at the show of affection.
Celestia's eye flickered and slowly opened, staring straight at Discord. He grinned and swaggered over to the two defeated Sisters. He leaned down and cupped his paws around his ear, putting it close to her mouth
"...T...Thank you...fo....for freeing....us" She whispered, before falling unconscious.
Discord stood up and looked down in disgust "Idiot. I didn't do it for you"
He lifted up his now healed lizard foot and placed it on Celestia's body. He lifted his two arms and curled them inwards as the floating patch of earth descended to the ground. A cheer flowed through the crowd as Discord came into view, standing victoriously over the defeated Sisters. All the grey ponies lay down, comatose.They were forgotten for now as their hero descended.
"Where is Lord Discord?" A pony asked
The cheers slowly faded away as they began to whisper among each other. They all looked at Discord for answers
Discord lifted a talon and wiped away a tear from one eye "I'm afraid Lord Discord is no longer with us. He gave his life so I might stop the Sisters from destroying us all. While this is a time for sorrow for all those who were lost, it is also the time for celebration. We are free to live our wonderful lives, full of excitement and joy. Without oppressive order, chaos can run free-"
"SHUT UP!"
All the ponies gasped and looked behind them. Coming over a small hill was a scorched Discord. He limped forward, Insanity dragged along the floor behind. Ash covered him from head to toe and his hair was pushed back away from his body. The one eye glowed bright red with pure hatred.
Discord squealed and clapped his hands together "OH DISKY! YOU'RE ALIVE!"
Lord Discord made his way through a channel in the crowd "Don't give me that crap!"
Discord smirked "Very well."
Lord Discord breathed heavily as he approached Discord. Discord watched with faint amusement as Lord Discord raised his sword weakly, holding it to Discords neck. Discord touched the tip of the sword with his paw and gently pushed it away
"Get out of my world" Lord Discord demanded, panting
Discord created a small orange shard and balanced it one a talon "Now why would I do that?"
Lord Discord growled "I will fight you"
Discord waited a moment before yawning "I don't think you really convinced anyone there.
However, now that this world is mine, I've lost interest. Sure I could take control and run the world into the ground, but I'd rather see others. But on one condition, how do I get that awesome sword?"
Lord Discord sighed and leaned on Insanity heavily, the tip buried into the ground. "Find something worth fighting for, something you love. That is when Insanity first came to me."
Discord frowned "I love chaos and chocolate milk"
"No, you like chaos and chocolate milk. You can't love something, you can only truly love another being, one that can love you back. For me, that was my subjects. Protecting them is what I live for, so I was armed to defend them."
"What about the two Sisters? I'm pretty sure order doesn't go well with love" Discord challenged
"It was their love for each other that gave them strength, protecting each other, even when consumed by Order."
"Bah! I don't buy it. Love is the greatest weakness! You proved that when you nearly killed yourself!"
Lord Discord looked at him with that hated look Celestia would always do, pity
"Then your life must be a lonely and dark one. Just go, before you do anymore damage to my world"
Discord spat "And I thought chaos was supposed to be fun. I hope the other me's aren't as sappy and pathetic as you are!"
Discord, mouth turned sharply down, lifted his claw and snapped. A sliver rift split the air and Discord stepped in, giving Lord Discord one last disgusted look. Lord Discord looked back calmly and lifted his claw, with only one talon up