The next morning, Celestia woke up to somepo-draconequus she never expected to wake up to. And so happily. She'd never thought that the evil, mocking, rude, stubborn, chaotic and somewhat murderous draconequus she knew as a child would be the sweet, considerate, sly, kind, cute, understanding and totally lovely draconequus she was laying with now.
And yet...she wasn't sure she believed it...
It can't be true.
But remembering how she felt yesterday before he relieved her made her think that maybe he had changed.
But he got rid of Luna!
But...
It's true! You cannot trust him!
But look at him! He's so sweet...And what he did for me...
The last thought somewhat distinguished her conscience from the conversation in her mind. He was lovely! And she was, unfortunately, completely smitten with him.
On the other hoof, Discord couldn't comprehend love. Only attraction. He was definitely attracted to Celestia, but that was coincidence. Besides, he would use her even if she was ugly, even if she was a he! ...Maybe. Well, not in the same way. That would be weird. Blurgh! No, eew. No. Aaaah! NO,DON'T THINK ABOUT IT! FORGET DISCORD! FORGET!
...OK
Breathe.
Anyway, Discord knew that he can't have completely won her over, he could almost see her mind battles. Her eyes twitched away from him. Hmmm, now what to do? What else could he do? He couldn't show love to her, all he did was hold her. He didn't even hug her or give her a comforting squeeze...albeit other things.
All of the things he could think of were small. And sweet. Surely she would appreciate them...
WAIT!
What about that "Clover the Clever"? She could sabotage me!
Yes...We must figure something out to keep them away from Celestia. They know too much.
Hmmm...
And if Celestia found out what they knew, or are going to see clear as day when she's not, then she would want to use the elements against me...
Exactly...
I say just keep watch of them.
And if they come around, then we'll just get rid of them!
So Celestia won't see...
What a monster you are...
...Exactly...
His mind said sorrowfully. He sighed, full of guilt was the sigh.
But anyway, soon enough, Equestria would be his.
But where were the exclamation marks? Was this not a good thing?
Of course it was...
So for the next few weeks, Discord brought flowers to her in the mornings, they had picnics on hills in the afternoons, they joked and laughed so much so, that Discord felt a tad comfortable with this "using her". Infact, sometimes he forgot about his plans to destroy it.
Yet...certain things became clear at different times..Like, when Discord realised that, another reason that Celestia had to love him, was that, the ponypublic would never let him rule if Celestia hated him. But, for some reason, he couldn't bring himself to ask her if she loved him. He knew he had to. And soon. He couldn't keep Clover and Luna away forever.
He was wandering around the castle nervously when he stumbled upon Celestia. She was in her room, brushing her mane.
"Discord!" She squealed trotting over and hugging him. He chuckled. "I appreciate everything you've done for me so much. Now let me do something for you!"
She brought him over onto her bed and they sat there and watched the moon rise together.
Now was the time, he would ask her now. He must. It was now or never, there was no better timing!
He gulped and turned to her.
"Cele...Celestia?" He asked. She turned and looked at him with a somewhat forced smile.
"Mmm?" She asked.
He figured that that meant "yes?".
"I was just wondering...Do y- Do you l...lo...love...me?" He finally managed to ask. His eyes were pleading and his heart was beating fast.
Her eyes were wide for a second...but then...
Celestia sighed sadly. Discord looked to her, concerned.
"Are...Are you OK? Celestia?" He asked softly. She sighed again and turned away her head. Then she looked to the moon.
"I...I think I could..." She answered.
"Wha-what do you mean!? I need you! What do I need to do!?" He said slightly nervous.
Again, she looked to the moon.
"I need my little sister. I need her here. I need her safe. Then. Then I may love you," She said sadly.
Hmm. Sounds risky. I say drop her.
No! She's part of the plan! We make an agreement with Luna!
No! Too risky! Trust me, forget about Celestia. Let her know you're a monster. Let her see the real you. Let her go, give her what she wants.
Hmm. That's sounds ever so slightly sincere. That's definately new from you conscience!
Thank you. I am the conscience of a Spirit of Chaos! My job is very hard.
But, NO! We let Luna in, and keep Celestia.
That's impossible and you know it! She'll find out! She would always find out! No matter how well you try and hide your true self!
I DON'T CARE! We're keeping Celestia for now. Luna will not be granted free permission to see Celestia before she sees us. We can't let her find out without having already been accepted by the pony public.
Do you really care!? You've gone soft!
I say you're the one who's gone soft!
Just because I listen to your heart and you don't! That's not as soppy as trying to make everypony like you! You couldn't hurt her even if I told you!
You're not making any sense!
Surprise surprise...
With that, his conscience seemed to leave him. GRRR! That guy was stupid! But he was right. He'd gone soft. 1, for caring about silly ponies, and 2, for Celestia. No, he couldn't hurt Celestia and was too weak to keep her from her sister, but was also too weak to let her leave him.
"W...We'll see what I can do." He answered at last. Celestia nodded gratefully.
"Goodnight, Discord." Celestia said softly.
She then laid down on the bed. Discord pulled back the covers back for her and then put them over her and tucked her in and kissed her on the head.
"Goodnight Celestia," He purred. He was then going to walk out to go to Luna when..
...
"Discord," He heard Celestia and stopped. "A few weeks ago, I didn't find your joke about doing me funny, but now..." She giggled...alluringly? He turned and she smiled a cheeky smile.
Apparently she didn't want him to leave...
He found this suspiscious.
She signaled him to come close. He walked over to her curiously and somewhat cautiously. Not at all feeling the feelings she obviously was.
She giggled again and began squirming. He couldn't do this. It felt wrong.
Because he was using her.
He couldn't let her become that attached.
He go on the bed, but not into the covers.
"You know what else you could do to make me love you?" She whispered playfully. "You could treat me like a queen. Tonight. Right now. Your queen."
Jesus, how males never seemed to successfully allure a female! And males consciously knew what they were doing! For females it was like a personality switch, to that charming, sly and playful side every female has. And no male could resist that switch for long. Discord was no exception, but he couldn't actually do it. I think they both knew it was wrong.
But...
Discord was so big! His...Must be massive! Mmmm! Hehehehehehe! Mmm! Strangely, Discord could hear her voice...?
Celestia kept squirming and her body kept doing what it was doing. Argh! It was too much!
Suddenly, Discord bit his lip and his eyes seemed to shrink and become savage...Celestia was scared...
But she loved it! Who knew what he'd do!?
But then he blinked and kept his eyes shut for a while.
Unfortunately when he opened them his eyes were back to normal and softer. Celestia was still burning inside, though. She squealed annoyed and scowled at him. He looked sternly back at her.
She made several more annoyed screamy noises and threw herself about desperately a bit. But Discord would not give in.
She was breathing heavily and continued to scowl at him.
"I hate you!" She squealed and turned over with a scowl pulling the cover over her head.
Ouch. That hurt.
Calm down, it's normal.
But that doesn't stop it from hurting!
Maybe not. But she's burning and you didn't even stroke her! What do you expect? She's hurting probably physically and mentally!
Well...Sorry! I just thought that it was the right thing to do! And, why would she be hurt!?
Well you were wrong! She's hurting 1, because her burning insides aren't sucking anything but themselves,2, because now she'll think she's not sexy enough, and 3, because you didn't show any signs of you wanting her! You silly draconequus.
Are you saying we should have...?
Eeew! No! Not with the likes of you!
Grrr...
Make her...
OK! My pleasure! Or her's rather...
Eeew...
What? I need to! It's necessary for her to not hate me!
Ok. What to do? What to do?
He leaned in and...
"Now thou shall stop-eth!"
Luna.
No! This was dream from the moment I kissed her on the head! Argh!
Then again, THANK GOD!
But...wait. Luna was brave enough to face Discord in his dreams? Hmm.
Discord stared her down disapprovingly while she flew down and landed where Celestia once was, but poofed in to dust when Luna appeared.
Where did Luna learn to talk like that?
"Discord." She said plainly. Her voice was back. Was she not scared of him? "You want to negotiate with me, I believe." She finished. She looked at him almost eagerly. Why?
"What makes you think I want to negotiate?" He said suspiciously, yet dryly.
"I watched Celestia's dreams and heard the thoughts at the back of your mind a few moments ago." She told him smugly.
Celestia's dreams? What did that tell her?
"What was in Celestia's dream?" He asked.
"Me." She said calmly. "You need to negotiate terms with me."
"..." Honestly, Discord thought she would be smarter than this! She's almost handing herself to Discord's plan! "Yes...Celestia wishes you to stay in the castle with her."
"I know."
"And I can't say no."
"I know."
"But." He snaked his way to her face. And finished in a hissed, threatening whisper. "If you tell her about what Clover told you, you. Will. PAY."
Luna was feeling particularly safe. This dream was in her control.
"How will I pay?" She asked.
"I will get rid of you!" Discord exclaimed.
"But then, Celestia's love won't be yours..." Luna told him.
"If you tell, then her love won't be mine!" Discord growled.
"Discord! I heard your thoughts! I know your plan! You can't say no to my sister! Your plan is ruined!" She shouted mockingly.
Discord growled impatiently. "Then...I'll just have to clone you!"
"How? You won't get hold of me now you've told me!"
"Grrrrrrr!...Then, I won't tell you what I'm gonna do!"
"Because you don't know what you're going to do!" Luna exclaimed.
They both silenced. No, he didn't. He'd have to think about it.
"I can't wait to be welcomed into your family Discord." Luna said sweetly.
Then, before Discord could say anything, Luna started dissapearing, and soon enough, Discord lied awake next to Celestia.
He looked at her and gulped.
Could he pretend to be Luna. He looked at himself in the mirror.
...No.
It would take magic for me to loo- MAGIC!
Brilliant!