//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: Today's Her What? // by MLP Fangirl //------------------------------// Twilight sighed contently as she levitated yet another gift over to her. The gifts from her family and the princesses had been good enough. Now, adding the gifts her friends got her, Twilight had to concede that this was probably the most gifts she'd ever received on any birthday. But, she wasn't complaining. Applejack gave her a large gallon of apple cider, causing Rainbow Dash to be slightly jealous. "There's no way you're drinking that all by yourself. I'll be glad to help you." Fluttershy gave her a lovely necklace with a beautiful lavender rose at its center. "My little friends and I worked hard to get into bloom. And, it turned out nice. At least, I think it did." Pinkie Pie had given her a miniature party cannon, about one-tenth the size of her own. "Now, you can throw a party whenever you want to! Just fill this baby with some confetti, and POOF! You've got a party!" Rarity had sown together a gorgeous purple silk dress for the alicorn. "One of my finer works, if I do say so myself." Rainbow Dash had shown her the cloud statue, and in addition, she gave her a wing massager. "After a good, long flight, a wing massage will feel ten times better. Trust me." Spike had crafted, along with Rarity's help, earrings carved out of ruby in the shape of Twilight's cutie mark. "These took us several weeks to carve and furnish. So, maybe you could wear them every now and then?" And, finally, Discord presented his gift. He smirked, holding something behind his back, "I've saved the best for last, my dear." Twilight raised an eyebrow, smirking back, "Is it another kiss?" The other mares all snorted at that, giggling amongst themselves. Discord chuckled, "No. Although, I wouldn't mind another one." "Let me see your gift first. Then, I'll see if you deserve one." He rolled his eyes, "Oh, very well. But, I think you'll find this to be quite to your liking." A drum roll sounded out of nowhere, startling everypony but Discord. "For dramatic effect." He held in his hands a medium-sized gift wrapped in purple. Discord crossed his arms, as she took the gift into her magical grasp. "Happy birthday, my dear." Twilight carefully unwrapped the present. She flinched, expecting something to jump out at her. "There's no pie in there, I assure you." Twilight smiled, "Never can be too sure when it comes to you." Pinkie pulled at her mane, "Just open it already! The suspense is killing me." Twilight rolled her eyes, "All right." She lifted the lid of the box. She peered into the box. Her eyes widened. A giggle escaped her throat. She covered her mouth with a hoof, trying to conceal her laughter. Rarity raised an eyebrow, "Well, what is it, darling?" Discord grinned, leaning down, "Sooooo, do you like it?" Twilight continued to giggle as she levitated the mysterious object out of the box. "I shouldn't be surprised." Twilight's friends couldn't help but join in her laughter as they caught a glimpse of Discord's present. A stuffed Discord plush floated above Twilight's head. "Now, you can cuddle with me whenever I'm not available. Aren't I the most generous soul?" Rarity coughed. Twilight brought it down into her hooves, smiling, "Discord, what am I going to do with you?" He bounced his eyebrows as he looked her in the eye, "I can think of one thing." Twilight rolled her eyes, "If you insist." Without the slightest bit of hesitation, she and Discord leaned forward, connecting their muzzles in a kiss. Pinkie giggled, leaning over to Rarity, whispering, "I'm totally going to plan their wedding." Rarity nudged Pinkie in the ribs, "Not if I do it first."