At Twilight Sparkle's library, the holiday season has not gotten in the way of business. Twilight constantly counts to make sure that their inventory is one hundred percent accurate, every book has to be in the right spot or the entire shelf gets redone. No time for distractions. As Twilight and her always faithful assistant Spike work through the long process, the sound of the wind howling outside is the only sound to be heard. As they sort through the countless books a large yellow flash of light blinds the two for a moment. Twilight isn't surprised, she had gotten the message from Celestia an hour ago. Twilight rubbed her eyes and looked at the source of the flash.
"Hello Discord! I'm so happy you could get a week off! Celestia must be pleased with your work I presume?" Twilight attempted to talk with her work-in-progress Princess Voice, she didn't like using it, too formal. But Luna had suggested the change, so she thought that it must have been a good idea. Discord made himself at home on Twilight's new couch, entertaining the idea of conversation. After a while, Twilight began to turn away, no longer expecting an answer.
"Well, thank you Princess Sparkle. You know I tried stopping by your friend's house a little bit ago, and I must admit they were very hostile about it. I thought that we had gotten to know each other." Twilight turned back around and faced Discord.
"Did you knock?"
Discord shook his head and stretched out on the couch.
"Of course not. Well, it doesn't matter, I'm sure everything will be better in the morning, then you can help with the celebration preparations!" Twilight nearly squealed at just the very mention of the idea, it was by far one of Twilight's absolute favorite Ponyville activities.
"No mean to be rude Princess, but I must remind you that Celestia told you that I had a week off. I would prefer a choice of my activities."
"Oh! Of course Discord, I was just suggesting-" Discord snapped his fingers and Twilight's muzzle vanished into thin air, she looked down in horror and made a muffled screech, flapping her wings like a madpony.
"Don't worry Twilight, I'll help, I just request you treat me a little less like a servant." Discord snapped his fingers again, and Twilight's muzzle re-appeared. Twilight looked furiously at Discord.
"Discord! That is highly inappropriate behavior! Do I have to spend my time sending another letter to Celestia about this?" Discord looked at Twilight confused, what was the big deal with everypony? That used to happen to him all the time, he had gotten used to it by now.
"Of course, Princess Twilight, whatever you say..." Discord teleported up off the couch into a standing position. "Now, go to Fluttershy's. It's late and I don't have a room for you to stay here." Twilight gave a scolding look at Discord and went back to her sorting. Discord sighed and snapped his fingers to disappear again, he re-appeared outside of the library. Discord stood in the freeing snow and wind, hurt and confused. He simply didn't get what he had done wrong, he was just acting like he did when he was young, no-pony had a problem with it then.
"Discord? What are you doing out here? Aren't you freezing?" Discord turned to see Fluttershy looking up at him. She was wearing a brown cloak with a thick wool inside, and she had a satchel tied around her. Her tail blew sideways in the wind as she shivered. She smiled as Discord looked back at her, she pointed her head out into the blizzard. "C'mon. It's freezing out here! I'm sure there's room in my house for another guest."
Fluttershy explained what she had been doing outside as they slowly trudged through the snow, she had been collecting food for the hibernating animals that had run out. She had meant to head back right away but she had gotten caught in the storm, and nearly got trapped in the town hall. Finally, they had reached Fluttershy's cottage. Fluttershy opened the door for Discord.
"Go in, I'll be right inside."
Discord walked in to find the house surprisingly empty. Discord heard the door slam behind him and Fluttershy walked inside.
"They prefer their caves and holes during the winter, I usually have the house all to myself, and Angel of course." Discord rolled his eyes at the thought of that little critter. "Go on, make yourself at home, maybe get some sleep. You look tired."
"Well, I'm glad that once again, at least one pony decides to give me a friendly welcome!" Fluttershy looks at Discord worried, but decided she would ask in the morning. She needed some sleep as well.