//------------------------------// // Revelations // Story: Best Laid Plans // by Darth Atrox //------------------------------// Disclaimer: I do not own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic "My little ponies," Began Princess Celestia. "Discord is free once again. As such, you all have been gathered to combat him just as you have once before. This battle, however, maybe the greatest one to date." She explained. "But why, Princess?" Twilight asked. "What exactly has changed about Discord for you to believe this?" Surely it couldn't be all that different from the last time they saw him? "His tactics. Discord has always been very ostentatious. He loved to show off and lord his power over everypony. We have witnesses---several of my guards, in fact---that saw Discord. They didn't recognize him at first, he seems to have taken on a new form, but instead of pranking the guard, he sent him away, erasing any memory of the incident. For some reason, he doesn't want to be found, at least for now. For Discord, this is...frighteningly out of character." The Princess confessed. "I don't get it?" Rainbow Dash scratched her head. "Discord's thinking things through. So what? Twilight's a super egghead---she'll be able to see through any plan Discord'll come up with." The rest of the girls, save Twilight, nodded. "Discord is far more intelligent than anyone gives him credit for. Frankly, he's far more intelligent than even us." Princess Celestia gestured between herself and Luna. "No one even knows where he came from. We ruled for centuries and out of nowhere Discord arrived. It's a miracle that we were able to seal him away at all." Princess Celestia admitted. "Now hold on a second!" Applejack said. "Jus' how strong is Discord? You act like we're lucky tah be ahlive." She questioned. "That is something that we cannot answer." This time, Luna spoke up. "In our battles against Discord, we have seen him do many things. Impossible things. No other creature has been able to duplicate his powers. No Pony, and no Alicorn. For all we know, there's nothing Discord can't do." Princess Luna said. The Elements were rather stunned. Sure, they had seen Discord do some weird stuff. But they hadn't really taken it into account. Looking back, their Princesses were right. The things he was doing, no one should have been able to do. Just what was he, anyway? /)(\ Twilight's horn was alight with glittering purple energy. It cackled and hummed every so often, depending on the direction she was facing. The group of eight ponies that consisted of the Elements and their Princesses was trudging through a dark forest. The forest itself was massive, but it wasn't dark because it was late in the day, no, this forest was growing under Canterlot. Well...not under as in underground. The forest rested in massive crevice in the side of Canterlot mountain. Canterlot was directly above it, so it was in the shade most of the time. The Princesses had somber looks on their faces. They were in deep thought, no doubt worrying about the outcome of a possible battle. The rest of the Elements had varying expressions. Except for Twilight. She was their guide. Twilight discovered that Discord was radiating power. The whole garden was practically saturated in pure energy. And when he teleported away, he didn't go very far. After feeling the energy in the gardens, Twilight could easily sense the second source, no doubt Discord's hiding place. All it took was a simple homing spell. "Alright everyone, we're close!" Twilight alerted her compatriots. Everyone shook themselves from whatever they were thinking of, and focused on the task at hand. They stepped into what they believed would be a clearing. Instead they found a large structure. It looked to be made out of nothing but stone and glass. It appeared to be some sort of dwelling. They cautiously made their way down into the clearing, silently admiring the architecture. It didn't take long to make it to a door, which was open. "Huh," Mumbled Rainbow. "looks like this'll be easier than we thought." The elements all seemed to agree. The princesses, however, shared a look. They just couldn't shake the feeling that something was...off. Entering the large...home, they slowly made their way around it. Careful, and hoping not to set off any traps. "Hey," Whispered Applejack. "Do any ah ya'll hear that?" She questioned. "It sounds like music." Leading them around a corner, they entered yet another hallway. The only difference was that there was steam emanating from one of the rooms. Once again, walking gingerly towards the steam filled room, the music became clearer. ...---art rollin' The flood is callin' We're all gonna drown in here tonight This is something real for all of us And this is how we roll can you feel it So girl get up and dance you know what to do Don't be shy this is why you came out here tonight To let loose The music itself was pretty catchy. The ponies couldn't help but sway to the music. Tomorrow morning's gonna hurt I hope I don't wake up in the dirt One more sip and I'm fallin' asleep Oh I've been hearing things I didn't do But that versions up to you And by and by we have survived So don't start rollin' The flood is callin' We're all gonna drown in here tonight This is something real for all of us And this is how we roll can you feel it So girl get up and dance you know what to do Don't be shy this is why you came out here tonight To let loose This is something real for all of us And this is how we roll can you feel it So girl get up and dance you know what to do Don't be shy this is why you came out here tonight to let loose Let loose Let Loose Let Loose Let Loose Let Loose Let Loose Let Loose Let Loose So don't start rollin' The flood is callin' We're all gonna drown in here tonight The music ended, but there was a definite voice still singing the song softly. Entering the room, it was easy to identify it as a bathroom. There was movement behind the shower curtain and suddenly, the sound of rushing water stopped. The ponies looked at each other briefly before nodding. Twilight stepped forward and placed a hoof at the end of the shower curtain. Everypony gulped. Twilight calmed her breathing. Finally gathering the courage, she quickly pushed the shower curtain sideways and looked to find... Nothing? No, that can't be right. "What'cha looking for?" Said a male voice behind him. All eight ponies turned to look at the speaker. "We are looking for...Discord!?" Cried Princess Celestia The creature in front of them did not look anything like Discord. Frankly, she didn't know how to describe them. He was easily classified as some sort of ape. The hands arms and overall body shape simply screamed simian. And it was definitely a he. He hadn't conjured up any clothes for himself, and apparently whatever creature this was, its body shape placed it's genitalia on display. "Sorry. Discord's gone." "Discord! What trickery is this? Thou art not gone! Thou stands before us!" Exclaimed Luna. "Just because you all perceive my power as Discord's doesn't mean that I'm Discord," The creature slowly brought his hand up and tapped the side of his head with his fingers. "up here." He said. "W-what do you mean?" Fluttershy asked. The creature pressed his tongue to his cheek in thought. It snapped it's fingers and was immediately clothed in a black suit. He turned on his heel and made his way out the door. "Follow me." /)(\ They were sitting in a large room that was full of strange furniture. It was all designed to his body type after all. Luckily they could all rest on their sides easily. The creature was rather kind, it made them as comfortable as possible getting them food and drinks. Finally making the final touches he even put on some music for them. "So...ask away." The creature asked. "Who art thou?" Demanded Luna. "My name is James King." "Where is Discord?" Asked Celestia. "He's stuck in here." He tapped his forehead. "How did...all of this get started anyway!?" This time it was Twilight demanding information. All eyes were on the human. He was sipping at his mocha frappuccino through a straw. He calmly placed the drink on a coaster on the coffee table. "Well, it starts with Discord." He began. "As it turns out, Discord is far more powerful than any of you could even hope to imagine. He is, quite literally, a God." He watched their eyes widen. "I don't mean like a God. I mean a one-hundred percent, legitimate, I will smite thee GOD!" He watched the information sink in. "It was a miracle the Elements of Harmony are able to stop him at all. Anyway, as it turns out, Discord is one hundred percent conscious while quantum locked. And he even has access to his powers." This was new information. They all believed that the Elements completely stopped Discord. They believed it was akin to sleeping, or being unconscious. They never thought he was conscious. "Anyway, long story short, he was bored jumped universes found me and decided to give me his power." This definitely confused the Ponies, so he elaborated. "When you froze Discord, the spell was meant for Discord, by putting my soul in Discord's body as well as giving me control, the spell didn't recognize me as Discord. So the spell released itself." The purple pony that had identified herself as Twilight Sparkle started going off on a tangent and chastising herself for not seeing it sooner. "Anyway, I liked the idea of Godhood and decided I wasn't giving Discord anything back. Now he's stuck in here." /)(\ Hey everyone, the0espada here! just a couple things: Thanks for all the faves and likes. Honestly I didn't think this story would be popular at all. Anyway, thinking about it I have no idea where this story is going. "Seriously Overpowered" is a HUGE understatement with regards to my OC. There isn't a problem he can't snap his fingers and fix. Because of this, I've decided to try and set this in the "Chess Game of the Gods" universe. My Character won't play any important role, but I hope I can get other author's permission to include their characters in my story. There is a chance they could say no. Hopefully that won't be the case because I have an idea that I want to try out, but it will only work in the "Gods" universe. Here's to hoping! Also, here's the song my OC was singing along to while in the shower. It's called Let Loose by The Expendables. I love reggae. And here's what his house looks like. Just picture it in the middle of a forest. Here's what his living room looks like.