//------------------------------// // Pep Rally of Chaos // Story: Equestria Discord 2: The Friendship Games // by Epicdiscord214 //------------------------------// The Canterlot High library was packed with students reading any book they can get their hands on. Even the heroes were taking a gander at the pages while Sunset Shimmer was describing her random encounter earlier. "She was definitely doing something to the portal. Although, I can't figure out what." "You don't think she came from Equestria, do you?" Fluttershy asked. "No, I'm pretty sure I would've noticed." Sunset replied. "Whoever it was, I think they were from over here." "Well, that's a relief." Applejack said. "The last thing we need is another magical so-and-so causing trouble for us." At first, it was comments like that which bothered Sunset Shimmer, but these days, she just shrugged it off. "Yeah, I obviously don't have the proper wardrobe for another magic villain." Rarity agreed. "Still, aren't you curious to know what she wanted to do?" Sunset asked. "I don't even want to guess." Fluttershy replied. "Well, you don't have to!" Rainbow Dash proclaimed holding up a yearbook. "I just figured out who it was!" "Ooh!" Pinkie Pie said. "Was it a nighttime statue cleaner? A portal maintenance guy? A gardener?" "No." Rainbow Dash said. "Seeing how they got off a bus from the city and got back on a bus to the city, I bet they go to..." "Crystal Prep." most of the girls answered with great discomfort. "And with the Friendship Games starting tomorrow, they tried to deface the Wondercolts statue." Rainbow Dash explained. "Why would our opponents waste time coming here to do that?" Sunset Shimmer said. "Because the Shadowbolts are our biggest rivals." Applejack responded. "Because it's something the Crystal Prep stuck-ups would do." Rarity added. "And even though they beat us in nearly every event--tennis, soccer, golf--they still have to gloat!" Rainbow Dash flipped through the yearbook pages. She expressed the images of past defeats and the image of the statue dressed like a clown. "It seems kinda silly to me." Sunset said suddenly. "SILLY?" the girls gasped. "So, I suppose you think the Friendship Games are silly too." Rainbow Dash said. "I happen to think that there are all kinds of silly things." a familiar voice spoke. The girls turned and saw Discord standing by a bookcase. "That certainly includes a game of any kind. So... what are we talking about?" "The Friendship Games." Fluttershy said. "Ah, yes, the Friendship Games." Discord said. "Just one question: what is that?" "You don't know?" Sunset Shimmer asked. "Discord, the school's been talking about the Games all month. It was the talk of the meetings you attended all week." "We actually talk about stuff like that?" Discord asked. "I usually just listen to music I 'borrow' from Vinyl." "Well, every four years, our school and another compete in a series of competitive events to boost moral and sportsmanship between the two." Sunset Shimmer explained. "Really, sounds like the Olympics to me." Discord said. "If it's supposed to better our schools, how come every student I see looks miserable." "Well, it's hard to get along with someone who beats you at everything." Applejack said. "Every time we play, we always lose to Crystal Prep." Applejack was about to say something else, but Discord widened his eyes and leaned in closer to the girls. He then developed an angry expression on his face. "Did you say Crystal Prep?" Discord asked in a heavy voice. "Uh... yeah." Applejack responded. "They're our biggest rivals. They're coming here to compete." "When?" Discord asked with his red eyes glowing. "Tomorrow." Fluttershy said. "We're having a pep rally today to get everyone's spirits up. Discord, is something up?" "Let's just say I'm more than willing to help you beat those Crystal punks into the dirt." Discord growled. "Uh, Discord, I need to talk to you first..." Sunset said before Discord held up his hand. "Not now, Sunset." Discord said. "I'm going to get myself ready for the pep rally." "Discord, I..." Sunset Shimmer tried to speak up, but suddenly, Discord snapped his fingers and disappeared. "He's just not giving me a break." "Give him time." Fluttershy said. "I'm sure he'll listen soon." Later that day, the school gym was filled with students who were clearly upset. That didn't stop Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna from addressing everyone. Beside the two was Discord standing proudly, which was worrying the girls. "Hello, students." Principal Celestia said. "Now, I'm sure you're aware that the Friendship Games will begin tomorrow. I know you're all aware of what's going to happen." "You mean other than us losing?!" Flash Sentry shouted. Discord chuckled. "That guy may not have much screen time, but he's quick with a quip." "As you know," Celestia continued, "The Games only happen every four years, and we are to always ready to support good sportsmanship." "Yeah, right." Discord said underneath a fake cough. "So, without further ado, here are some words from our class president, Discord!" Celestia continued. She passed the microphone to Discord. "Thank you, thank you. Now, get out of here. You're bothering me. Just kidding... maybe." He faced all the students. "Boys and girls, we're here to prepare for the Friendship Games, a competition which I was aware of for only two hours." Sunset Shimmer looked behind Discord and noticed he was wiggling his fingers and yellow mist started to escape. "Now, I know that the stuck-ups in Crystal Prep have an incredible winning streak, and this school doesn't seem to have a chance at winning anything." "Unless it's a losing-to-Crystal-Prep competition," Pinkie Pie shouted, "'Cause we're really good at that." "Wow." Discord thought to himself. "Forget Flash Sentry. Pinkie has quite the comments." He then spoke aloud. "I happen to believe that we can win. This will be our year. I know it because of one simple reason... "Anything can happen Anything can happen As we proved in the past Like a reflective door And magic galore With imagination You'll feel a sensation If you give it a try Anything can happen In Canterlot High" Suddenly, the yellow mist flowed through the students. Sunset Shimmer noticed, but when she felt it, she forgot all about it and stood up with the students and their singing. "HIGH HIGH HIGH Canterlot... HIIIIIIIIGH Anything can happen If you broaden your mind There's nothing you can't do Don't waste a minute If you reach your limit You just have to break throooooouuuuuugh With a wave of your hand You're life's in your command Don't bother asking why Anything can happen In Canterlot High! High! High! High Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh" "There is a magic pony princess" Rainbow Dash sang. "You have an alien as a special guest" Sunset Shimmer sang. "We have a band with a magical spell" Fluttershy sang, "Don't know how it works, but we know it well" "There is magic in the bonds that we share" Rarity sang. "I have a party cannon with a confetti flair" Pinkie Pie sang. "We each represent a harmony element" Applejack sang. "There's a reality warper as our president" the students sang. Suddenly, Discord appeared in a flash of light. He was wearing a tuxedo, a top hat, and carried a black cane. He was dancing as he continued singing. "Hiya, folks. Boys and girls From many different worlds I am at it again" "He is at it again" the students sang. "I will do my best" Discord sang, "And I will never rest Until Canterlot can win And then We'll break our losing streak And prove we're not meek Or I'm gonna die We won't lose again" "In Canterlot High" the students sang, "High, high. High, high, high, high" "So you see, my fellow students?" Discord said. "I will not rest until we succeed in beating the stuffing out of Crystal Prep." "IT'LL HAPPEN" the students sang. "With Equestrian worth" "With our incredible use" Sunset Shimmer sang. "And the power of Earth" the students sang. "We can't possibly lose" Rainbow Dash sang. Then, Rainbow Dash started glowing. All of a sudden, her hair began to extend and she developed blue wings and pony ears. Discord noticed it, but shrugged it off while the other students were chanting. "Believe it. Believe it. Believe it. Believe it. Believe it. Believe it. Believe it. Believe it. Believe it. Believe it BELIEVE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN JUST A SNAP AND YOU WON'T EVEN KNOW AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM IS CLOSER THAN IT SEEMS JUST GO WITH THE FLOOOOOOOOOOW IF YOU CAPTURE THE NOW WELL, I GIVE YOU MY VOW YOU CAN TOUCH THE SKYYYYYYYYYYY ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN CANTERLOT HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH IN CANTERLOT HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH IN CANTERLOT... HIGH" When it was over, Sunset Shimmer and her friends began to get their senses back. They were confused at first, but as soon as Rainbow Dash's wings disappeared, they turned their attention at Discord, who closed the curtains. "Oh, it's so nice to have such adoring fans." Discord said. "Perhaps I'll give them a standing ovation after we beat Crystal Prep." "Discord!" a group of girls shouted. He turned and saw Sunset and the others glaring angrily at him. "My friends." Discord said. "Come to congratulate me on such a fine pep rally, I assume." "Discord, would you mind telling us what you just did?" Sunset asked. "You mean besides the singing and dancing?" Discord asked. "Oh, you mean the yellow stuff. It's just a spirit-raising pheromone of my own creation. Just a touch of this stuff can fill a bunch of gloomy guses with school spirit." "Discord, you can't use magic to do that." Applejack said. "Yeah." Rainbow Dash said. "You got me to pony up without rocking out." "Hate to break it to you, but you're looking at the wrong guy." Discord said. "I may be great, but even I can't force someone to, as you say, 'pony up'. That was all you, Ms. Dash." Rainbow Dash looked dumbfounded. "But... how? I don't even know how I triggered it." "Discord, whether or not you did pony Rainbow up, that's still an irresponsible use of your magic." Sunset Shimmer said. "Oh, come on, Sunset." Discord said. "I was only warming up my magic until Crystal Prep gets here. Then..." "Then nothing." Vice Principal Luna said appearing behind him. "Discord, it's best of you to hold off on the magic for a while." "Why?" Discord asked. Luna turned her head to Sunset. "You didn't tell him?" "I was trying to, but it's... Discord." "Tell me what?" Discord asked as he scratched his scalp. Sunset sighed. "Look, Discord, you've been using your magic a lot lately, even for effortless tasks. You always disappear and reappear just to get across a hallway." "Yeah, so?" Discord asked. "Well," Sunset said, "Vice Principal Luna instructed me to investigate this new magic so it can't interfere with the Friendship Games. Also, Discord... it's best that, until the Friendship Games end and Crystal Prep leaves, you should... stop using magic." Discord paused for a moment. He then laughed hysterically. "STOP USING MAGIC?!" He continued laughing, but stopped when he realized nobody was changing their expressions. "What, you're serious? Why would you not want me to use my magic?" "Look, Discord, my sister and the mayor are good friends, so that's why she decided not to go public with our school's magic." Luna said. "But we can't afford to let Crystal Prep learn of it and accuse us of cheating. We may be forced to forfeit." Discord growled angrily before calming back down. "I suppose that makes sense. Fine, I suppose that I'll just have to play fair and square at the games and..." "Actually, Discord, you're not on the team." Rarity said. "WHAT?!" Discord gasped. "WHY?!" "Well, you didn't even know the games existed until a short while ago," Fluttershy said, "And the try-outs were two weeks ago." "But... but... but..." Discord was at a loss for words. "Then who is on the team?" 'Well, there's me, Sunset, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Applejack, of course." Pinkie Pie said counting with her fingers. "There's also Flash Sentry, Micro Chips, Bulk Biceps, Lyra, Sweetie Drops, and Sandalwood." "You six... and background characters?" Discord asked in surprise. "Seriously, I barely knew Micro Chips and Sandalwood even existed. I thought you wanted to defeat Crystal Prep." "Discord, while defeating Crystal Prep would be a nice change," Luna said, "It's not what the Friendship Games are about. If you want, I do know of a position in the games you can do, but I'm afraid you can't participate." The chaotic teen hung his head down and moped. "Fine. I just wanted to get back at Crystal Prep." "Get back?" Fluttershy asked. "Why? Do you know them?" "I don't want to talk too much about it," Discord replied, "But let's just say... they're the reason I'm like this."