UNDER REVISION AS OF 06/25/13, REVISED CHAPTERS WILL LACK 'PAROUSIA' BEFORE CHAPTER NUMBER

Paul's self confidence has always been an issue, but on the night that he needs it most, a saving grace falls quite literally into his lap.

Now stuck in an overrun Equestria full of demons and shackled ponies, this brony has to work through his personal issues in addition to dealing with the evil forces at work. He'll experience the highest peaks of joy and lowest valleys of pain, and maybe even find a love for the ages. But there are dark beings pulling strings behind the scenes, and nopony knows just how deep Equestria's troubles run.

In the end, could Paul's personal issues and those of Equestria somehow be linked?

(Note: This is my first fic ever, criticism is welcome and appreciated. Also, NOT a self-insert.)

Written for the Random Topics challenge by Shadow_Fire

In the days leading up to the annual Summer Sun Celebration, Discord finds himself without anypony to mess with- they're all simply too busy with preparations. Overhearing some gossip, Discord finds out about the Element of Laughter's rumored 'fourth wall' breaking abilities- whatever that means.

In pursuing those rumors, Discord will inadvertantly create: the sport of Hoofball, the 'Summer Sunbowl' game between the Canterlot Crusaders and the Crystal Empire Knights, and a rivalry that will last throughout the ages!