Hearth's Warming Day 4~
Discord waited, bored, for Fluttershy to come out of her room. She currently was asleep. Didn't she know it was nine thirty in the morning? Discord groaned, slumping into the couch. He had an idea to wake Fluttershy up. He snapped his talons, appearing right before Fluttershy's door. He opened it a crack, and smirked. There was a giant lump in the middle of the bed, which slowly moved up and down. Small bits of pink locks came from the covers, and Discord wanted nothing more than to stroke them, but that would wake Fluttershy. Discord decided to get what he came to do over with before he did something he would regret later.
Discord snapped his talons, and a plate decorated with holly and had some toast and waffles with a bottle of syrup on the side appeared on a drawer beside the bed. Discord had enchanted them to still be warm no matter how long it would be for Fluttershy to wake up. He snapped his talons again, and the food was taken care of for the animals. Discord decided he would take the rest of the morning to rest.
A few hours later, Discord's eyes blinked open, and he summoned a clock. Eleven thirty seven. Fluttershy was nowhere to be seen, but Discord heard a few moans coming from the room across the cottage.
Discord instantly teleported to the door, and knocked.
"Fluttershy, is everything alright?" asked Discord, opening the door a crack. His breath caught as he saw the state Fluttershy was in. Black bags were under her eyes, her nose crusty from snot, and her cheeks lined with tear stains. Discord swooped over to her, and took her in his arms. "My dear Fluttershy, what seems to be wrong?"
"I-I don't want to talk about it," said Fluttershy, shivering. Discord blinked a few times.
"Very well," said Discord. "You're food will be warm all day. I enchanted it. Also, I fed your animals."
"Thank you, Discord," said Fluttershy, smiling warmly, despite her tired and miserable state.
"I will just go now," said Discord. He chuckled nervously, as he moved away from Fluttershy.
"Wait, can you stay? I had a nightmare," said Fluttershy. Discord paused, surprised. A blush rose to his face, and he realized Fluttershy was very red as well.
"Okay, just because you had a nightmare," said Discord. He wanted to say,'Because I love you and always wanted to do this' but that would be strange, even for him, and would ruin their friendship, though Discord wanted it to be more. He curled around Fluttershy protectively, determined to keep her from the nightmares to haunt her night. Discord snapped his tail feathers, and the blankets grew red and green.
"Sorry, had to do it, so we get some Hearth's Warming," said Discord.
"It's alright," said Fluttershy sleepily. "Just remember to... to change them back." She yawned, and took in a deep breath. Discord's muzzle tinged red. She was asleep in seconds.
"Sweet dreams," said Discord. "Happy Hearth's Warming, my love." He set his head down, and fell asleep himself.
He woke up to Fluttershy shivering against him. Discord's eyes widened, and he looked down to her.
"My dear, are you cold?" asked Discord. He was surprised. The blanket was very thick, and Discord didn't feel any cold. Fluttershy didn't open her eyes, but nodded.
"Yes, It's very cold," said Fluttershy. Discord grunted, and summoned a light blanket, and Fluttershy yelped. "Now it's too warm... I'm sorry, Discord." Discord sighed.
"It's alright," said Discord, when a strange scent washed over his senses. "My dear, are you feeling alright?"
"N-No, but you don't need to make a fuss over me," said Fluttershy.
"But I do, you're my... friend, and I need to look after you," replied Discord stubbornly. "Would you like some tomato soup? Something warm in the inside always makes me feel better."
"Thanks, Discord. You are very sweet," said Fluttershy as she sleepily smiled up at him. Discord wastes no time, and summons a stand over Fluttershy after teleporting her to sit up on the wall at the edge of the bed. He snapped his talons again, and a reddish orange soup appears in front of her with a colorful spoon with different designs all over it.
"Eat it while it's hot," said Discord, but chuckles after. "Oh wait, I cast an heating spell over it. It won't ever get cold, but still eat it." Fluttershy smiled, letting out a giggle that sounded like a strained wheeze.
"Oh, it's delicious!" exclaimed Fluttershy, taking in a spoonful. Then, she frowns. "Wait, I was just thinking about it. I might not be able to go to the Yule Ball tomorrow!" Discord frowns as well, but he covered it up with a smile.
"I don't care about some stupid fru-fru ball when my friend needs my help," replied Discord. "So, it's fine if you can't go. Plus, I bet you will be all better soon."
"I hope so," sighed Fluttershy wistfully. "We could have had fun today, but I got sick."
"Nonsense," said Discord. "I'm having fun. Er, not because you're sick, but because we can talk." Fluttershy lets out her wheeze-giggle.
"Thank you," said Fluttershy. She ate the rest of her soup hungrily, yet politely. She yawns. "Discord, that was an amazing soup. But now, I'm a little... Tired." She yawned before being able to say 'tired'. Discord smirked.
"Let's get you to bed, then," said Discord. He snapped his talons, and the stand and bowl were gone. Fluttershy was teleported under the covers, and Discord wrapped around her, ignoring the growing heat in his cheeks. He glanced at Fluttershy's face, which is red. Probably because she was sick. "Goodnight, Fluttershy."
"Goodnight, Discord," said Fluttershy back. They drifted off to sleep.