"Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power." -Descartes

Fluttershy and Discord have become very good friends lately.

Now if only she could convince him that she's not in his imagination...

Researching the history of Discord's time as ruler of the land, Twilight comes across something strange that piques her interest. Looking further into it, she discovers a piece of information that changes the dynamic of not only her own, but everypony's relationship with the mysterious draconequus.

Discord is utterly bemused by the apparent turn of events. Why in Equestria is everyone suddenly being so nice to him?

Project released in unfinished state. Read this blog for the full list of chapter links. The ending has been opened as a far-too-late sendoff.

Featured: 2.25.15! Thanks so much!
Discord - the Spirit of Chaos - is troubled. For the last several days, he has felt things more sharply. His body feels sluggish, and his mind more so. Realizing it all began with the rise and fall of Tirek, he seeks out the ponies he feels can best help him.

Friendship is magic, after all, and this is a matter of magic. And Discord, the Spirit of Chaos, has none.

Alternate Universe tag added. Rating heightened to Teen.

Scansion has a problem. The poems that flow from his pen at night are the most beautiful he's ever written, but he doesn't remember writing them. Drawn ever-deeper into an exchange of letters with a voice that speaks only through his work, he must discover the truth: Is the lonely, recently-returned goddess of the night reaching out to him in the only way she can, or is he chasing shadows?

* Now with a dramatic reading by Neighrator Pony! *
* Chinese translation: 女神 (Thou Goddess) by 卷耳 (estiMaDashie)! *

Holy crap you guys. What have I unleashed? Here's a sample of the word-of-mouth blogstorm that drove it to the feature box out of nowhere:
"This is the best thing I've read in a long time." –Bad Horse (rated: sitewide Top 10)
"'Thou Goddess' is magical and transcendent all the way through." –Skywriter
"[P]oetic beauty. There is scarcely a height of acclaim I would not believe it deserves." –Causal Quill (rated: sitewide Top 10)
"[C]hock full of splendid poetry … a jaw-dropping piece of prose and one of the best fics I have ever had the privilege to read." –Present Perfect (rated: sitewide Top 15)
"I shall keep this brief, because I must finish weeping before lunch is over. This is gorgeous, and has utterly deserved every accolade it has received." –Blue_Paladin42 (rated: sitewide Top 5)

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Further reviews:
"This is a remarkable fic, beautifully written ... quite simply, dazzling." –Louder Yay (rated: ★★★★)

If the title sounds grammatically incorrect, please read this.

Discord is cursed to say bad puns. He goes to Twilight for help.

After talking Fluttershy into allowing Twilight to cast an age spell on her for her studies Twilight and Discord are left with a gurgling foal staring up at them.

The thing is... Twilight can't turn her back.

While Twilight is figuring out how to turn their dear friend back to normal Discord is left in charge of caring for the foal Fluttershy. What could possibly go wrong?

Thanks to the amazing Spiritofchaos227 for collaborating with me!

After contracting whatever disgusting virus the Tatzlwurm was carrying, Discord discovers that a runny nose and hacking cough are the least of his worries. In his weakened state, his powers have stopped working! Thankfully, he's in good hooves with Fluttershy there to help put things in perspective.

You'd think that being trapped in stone would mean that, if nothing else, I could get some peace and quiet. Unfortunately, it seems that Celestia has other ideas.

She has appointed these ponies... these 'Keepers', as she calls them, to keep me entertained during my incarceration.

Honestly? I'd prefer the boredom.

Cover art by matrosha123
Spanish Translation by SPANIARD KIWI found here

This story is a sequel to Of Tea and Discord

Discord has to prove that he’s reformed by behaving himself at the New Era Gala. Its up to Fluttershy, Twilight and the rest of the Mane Six to make sure he’s ready but is the task impossible for the Lord of Chaos?

This takes place after the events in Twilight’s Kingdom and explores just how reformed Discord is capable of being.

This story is on a brief haitus while I finish some real-life things. For more details click here.

Note: This story is based on a play from the early 20th century called Pygmalion exploring the concept of creating or making over someone to fit into a society they are not originally from. I love Discord and thought it would be fun to put him in the hot seat with the Mane Six being his tutors to try and teach him how to behave in an event. Fluttershy, of course, and Twilight will be the main tutors on the journey. It will include some parodies of songs from the musical version of Pygmalion (My Fair Lady).

Discord, now reformed, feels like he's being neglected by his new friends during one of the most beloved pony holidays. He decides to retaliate with a teensy tiny bit of chaos.

Inspired by Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"