Insanity and Lonliness
What was I doing before? Oh right, obsessing about ruling Equestria. And eventually living a lonely life as a statue, watching the ponies live. But why? I don't remember anymore. I know I wanted to spread chaos. Come to think of it, I could have anyway. And I wonder how she is. Think of the children? Come to think of it, why did she take them to work? Oh yes, it was her day. But why did she start doing work for Pinkie Pie too? Sometimes she actually sleeps now. I hate it!.
Discord involuntarily glared. 'I should go visit more. But not today. Today is my day to think, it seems. And think I am. But about what? Everything. Nothing. Yacks in tutus are hillarious! I wish I'd color-changed things before! Why didn't I? It's even better than upside-down floating things. I feel upside-down and inside-out. Is this what it feels like to miss somepony? I hate it!'
Discord stomped, like a petulant child. He lit the fireplace, and sat in what he deemed Chaos' chair. 'It smells like her. And ever so slightly like our children. Which, by the way, what was she thinking with their names? I love it! Should they go to school? Should we school them? Of course, we should teach them. Especially in the Art of Chaos, they won't teach them that. Though seeing the replacement statue of me!' He laughed.
'I'm famous...Or imfamous really. Still a part of Equestria History classes. The foals come to ask me about it now to. Ahh, the price of imfamy. I guess it was good I was bad, though. Being trapped the second time gave me Chaos. And Chaos gave me love, children, and gummies! If it exists, it can be a gummy. And the colors and flavors! Wait, what was I thinking about again?'
Discord wasn't much of an introvert, after all. 'Oh yes, lonlieness. And what I was doing before. It was actually far kinder than they act like. I was sharing what made life great! But did I get a thank you? Or even just nice try? No! The ungrateful little...No, calm Discord. They're learning. Such foals! Even, and especially Tia! Acts like she's so great, but banishes her sister and forgets about her. And turns ponies to stone! I bet a few more of the statues were once living, breathing ponies. Oh don't cross that tricky Tia! Calm, Discord.'
Deep breaths. 'Much better. Still, at least Luna tried. She tried to make Chaos feel welcome, and keep me from aware-statue-city again. Likable Luna. Then again, there's a decent amount of chaos in her too. All ponies have some though. Will they ever see it? Being so smart is kind of lonely too. I was trapped, yet I'm still ahead of the times. Why? How? I always have been. Part of being who I am? Possibly...Likely....
'Am I insane? Of course! So? All the best ponies are! Insanity is the driving force to not only destroy, it drives creation. Like nature. But they fear nature. I am a force of nature in a lot of ways. I destroy their expectations, but create new things. Lovely things. Wonderful things. Chaotic things.
A wave of lonliness hit him. 'Wish I was deaf and dumb. Wish I could fake it.' He shook his head.
'What was that about? Oh well, no stranger than Chaos saying there are other worlds in her sleep. I am glad we can talk even when she sleeps. But sometimes she dreams, and sometimes it's about death. Why? I won't die...Will I? Will she? What comes after? Are there really ghosts and demonic things? And why can't she remember her dreams? Would I dream if I slept? And if so, what? I have no idea.'
'Probably about being a statue. He shivered, despite the warmth. 'Oh how I hated that so! I watched the years pass me by, unable to sleep. How cruel Tia is! And Luna! And those others! No, the Elements of Harmony are cruel! How they must hate me. But harmony is nothing without disharmony! They needed me, but I was cast aside. Why can't they get it? Because they're nothing but dumb rocks. Unlike Tom. Now there's a rock I can support. Of course, I did make him. So I should be able to! It would be sad if I couldn't.
Lovely Bell, their cat, came and sat with Discord. He petted him, absentmindedly, and Lovely Bell began to purr. 'Well, I have you. But I must make you happy.' He snapped, and Lovely Bell got a catnip mouse. Lovely Bell began to play with it, and Discord smiled in joy. 'I'm glad you approve.'
'What would make me happy right now? Besides my family? I can't even bring myself to spread chaos. Or think chaos right now without being sad. Stop it then, Discord! No use in making yourself sad. I wonder if Lovely Bell feels the same way.'
The fire warmed Discord, and he enjoyed watching it. The bright lights, the colors, the energy it contained. It was wonderful to him. Chaos enjoyed fire as well. It was just another thing they shared in common. He was beginning to feel both happy and sad thinking about Chaos. He was adjusting to the lonliness of caring.
'What should we do when they get back? Have a family day of chaos? That seems like a fun idea! I wonder what we should do. Maybe we should make strange flowers. Chaos would love a garden! I might too, if it was interesting enough. And if we all make it, it will be. I want gummies...'
Discord snapped, and some assorted, glowing gummies. There were ponies, flowers, cakes, and even Draconiquuis. He found some strange joy in eating them.
'So what am I now? I'm still the spirit of chaos, but also I'm a husband and father. I'm a draconiquuis in love. I've done and become so much more than before! What's next? I have no isea. How wonderful! I wonder if Chaos thinks about the future much. It might seem scary...Part of her must be scared I'm going to die. Why? I'm thousands of years old, but I feel young as ever. But as a pony, will Chaos die? I need her! And could we have pony babies, or just Draconiquuis? Hope has red wings. She's not exacatly like me. And Anarchy's eagle claw and lion paw are on opposite sides of mine. I love it, the changes. And now I'm not the only Draconiquuis.'
Discord snapped, and flowers appeared. 'They'll be back soon, I should surprise them. Gummies and flowers, what a treat! I sure hope she didn't work too hard. She goes right to sleep then, and sleeps for about five hours! Sure, I get the kids to myself, but we take turns while she's at work anyway.'
'So I've learned and grown, things Tia said I'd never do! I should rub that in her face. And prank her!'
'Dear, we're home.' It was Chaos, carrying the children. Discord rushed and hugged them.
'What's that about?'
'Just because. Let's all have some fun.' He gave them their gifts, and they left to spread chaos.
After all, what else would they do?
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They spent hours making flowers. Anarchy and Hope even got involved. They had a picnic afterwards. Life was good.
'Doing so well already!' Discord thought. He watched them make their own cotton candy clouds. 'So cute.'
'What have you been doing today?' Chaos asked. Discord looked at Chaos.
'Thinking.'
'About?'
'It's a long story.'
'Tell me anyway.'
BOOM
The children had made cotton candy clouds over their parents when they weren't paying attention. They all got drenched with chocolate milk.
'Gotcha mama,' Anarchy said laughing.
'Gotcha dada,' Hope said in the same way.
'We're so proud of you!' Discord and Chaos exclaimed in unison. They turned, looked into each other's eyes, and kissed.
'Ewww,' Anarchy and Hope said in unison.
'I wonder if I should tell them about the squirrel and the pogo stick...' Discord wondered. Almost as if answering his thought, Lovely Bell meowed. Discord laughed.
'What?' Chaos asked.
'You'll know soon enough,' Discord replied with a wicked grin. 'It all started when I decided to pogo after the ponies did badly attacking me.....'