Orisian was a juggernaut. He could break through castle walls alone if you gave him the order. He could obliterate enemy ranks if it was required, and he could hold off thousands of enemy forces if it meant protecting his superiors. But even with his experience and strength, no one can save a kingdom that is past its glory days. So what happens when his world falls, and everything he fights for is gone?

Added the Romance tag. Honestly never expected to have that in this story.

Life was looking up for the reformed Lord of Chaos. He and his new pony bride had settled into Celestia and Luna's old castle, and they were looking forward to a life of peace and happiness. Until a letter arrives from a family member who had gotten word of Discord's recent marriage. In three days time, the one being in all of Equestria that Discord fears the most will be coming for a visit. Now Discord will have to 'pony up' to his new friends, and reveal the secrets of his origins, before his centuries of strife and misdeeds finally catch up with him.

It's Nightmare Night in Ponyville, and Zecora is leading the walk in the Everfree Forest. When Apple Bloom wanders off on her own, she finds out first hoof why ponies stay far away from the forest.

In the spirit of Halloween, enjoy.

Shortly after the failed Canterlot invasion, a changeling doctor by the name of Green Bottle saves the life of a zebra mare. Sadly, this mare has a serious problem, in the form of an evil shaman intent upon making her his bride... whether she wants to be or not. Within a short period of time, Green ends up being drawn into a war between the zebras and the wicked minions of the shaman...

But in a battle between a medical doctor and a 'witch doctor', who will truly have the upper hoof?

Part of the Nonsense-verse.

Zecora has a story she keeps hidden, a story of her origins and a story that holds many memories she chooses to forget. After her experiences that changed her life she took on an adventure that would provide her with a better life and a knew identity, an adventure she would find true friends and peaceful hospitality to help her escape what she knows and what she fears.
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As a note, this is an alternate universe, as in, anything that happens in my story has no intended relation with the show or any hasbro cannon. Stripe Strider is actually my OC and the purpose of the creation of this story is purely for the character build on his part.

Cover art source and Credit:
http://huussii.deviantart.com/art/Lone-Denizen-of-Everfree-352021473

NOTE: Proof reading is not going fast at all so, I am probably not going to incorporate that before publish the chapters. Any mistakes you notice let me know, and I apologize in advance about the grammar mistakes.

After a run-in with Poison Joke, the CMC learn the reason that Zecora always rhymes when she talks. It... wasn't what they were expecting.

Set directly after the Tirek incident, Fluttershy and Discord are suffering, alone and apart. Fluttershy may have forgiven him, but she feels that she has failed her friend, and longs to understand Discord. Why wasn't she good enough, why did he betray them? Why hadn't he cherished their friendship as much as she had?

Discord, on the other hand, struggles from the pain of his own guilt, and doesn't even know who he is anymore. He doesn't want to lose the closest friend he has either, but he's positive that their relationship will never be the same again. He can't stand it.

They're falling apart, and the magic of the earth isn't happy about it. Then a cloaked stranger comes into the picture, and plants a mysterious flower...

Fluttershy only utters a simple request. "I wish I could understand you, Discord..."

Little does she know that such a wish entails much more than just an understanding...and her wish is granted in the most chaotic of ways--and the only one who can help her is the very friend she is trying to understand.

Image by trehcedasil!!!! :D

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

Pinkie Pie organizes a "we're sorry" party for Zecora in the Everfree Forest; things go great until an unexpected surprise shows up...

Poison joke is a naturally magical herb with random and usually annoying effects.
Joxer is a natural teleporter.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders are a natural catalyst.

Written as a birthday present for my surrogate younger brother. Happy belated Birthday, Erik.

(Cover is a teleport vector made by PerfectBlue97)