//------------------------------// // Picnics and Crystals // Story: Let The Chaos Begin // by Madnesz01 //------------------------------// It was a bright day in ponyville, everypony was enjoying yet another day in equestria as Princess Celestia raised the vibrant sun. All except for one Draconequus, who was in a public park with his best friend Fluttershy. “Fluttershy do we really need to invite Twilight to our little picnic!” Discord said huffing, While the draconequus had been reformed he still had a bone to pick with the rest of the elements. Especially when it came to the newest Princess, Twilight Sparkle. “Oh of course Discord we have to! I promised Twilight we would go on a picnic soon, but i've gotten so caught up with taking care of my animals I never got a chance to ask” The yellow mare said, trying to finish setting up the cucumber tea sandwiches she got from Rarity. “Yes but couldn't we make it happen later! I wanted to spend the day with you Fluttershy after all you are my best friend right!” Discord said looking at Fluttershy with big mis-shaped eyes. “Oh of course discord! You are my best friend but so is Twilight! It would be so nice to have both of my best friends together!” Fluttershy said looking at Discord with a tender smile. Discord rolled his eyes not really wanting to agree with Fluttershy, but for the sake of Fluttershy being his best friend, would agree. It wasn’t that Discord hated the new Princess, it was that she hated HIM. That’s what ticked him off, him and Fluttershy were good friends and he could pop in almost anytime. With Twilight he couldn't, she would always shoo him away or completely ignore his existence. Sure the rest of the mane six did the same but, for some reason it was only with Twilight that he felt annoyed with. Ever since the incident with Tirek, and Twilight calling him her friend. He’s been getting rather quite odd ‘feelings’, toward the purple mare that he's never noticed until now. Maybe he should talk it over with Fluttershy when they’re having their tuesday tea. As Discord was floating deep in his own thoughts he didn't notice Twilight walking towards him and Fluttershy. It was only until she approached him that he stopped to look at her and went away from his thoughts. “Hi Discord” Twilight announced herself to him, giving a soft yet warm smile to the draconequus. Discord could feel something when she smiled at him like that. The feeling didn't last long though, as Twilight soon turned her head and looked at Fluttershy. “I'm glad you invited me to this Fluttershy!” Twilight said smiling at the now blushing pegasas. Twilight had been planning to reshelve some of her books in the castle, but when she got the invitation to Fluttershy’s picnic she decided to move it to a different day. Spike of course was extremely happy about not having to reshelve all those books. “Oh it was nothing Twilight! I'm just happy that i'm able to share it with my two best friend’s!” Fluttershy said smiling. “Oh? Discord will be joining us?” Twilight looked at him curiously, she had always wondered why he would either bother her, or ignore her. “Yes! I will be joining you two! Is that a problem?!” Discord said to the lavender pony. He huffed and made a aggravated face at Twilight. Still having his earlier thoughts about why she would ignore him made him irritated with her. “Um.. no..” Twilight said giving him a odd look, She didn't understand why Discord was acting like this, she hadn't given him any attitude did she? She trotted over to the red and white checkered picnic blanket, and sat down taking in the scenery. It was to others, just a regular park, but if you looked closer you could see the most beautiful details. The small droplets of water that reflected a beautiful yet unnoticed stream of light on the blooming lilac flowers. Or the soft grass that even the smallest bugs called home, or even the trees that swayed gracefully in the cool breeze, as if they were dancing to music. Twilight loved nature as much a she loved books. Though her love for books might top her love for nature… and learning... Definitely learning new stuff tops it all. “Um Twilight?” Fluttershy said softly, trying to pull Twilight out of her trance. Twilight jumped as she was pulled back into reality. She turned to look at the confused pegasus. “Oh! Sorry Fluttershy! I was just taking in the scenery!” Twilight said with a soft yet somewhat distracted smile. Discord took notice to her distracted state and felt a weird tingling throughout his body, no he had felt this before, this was a sign of danger. Though he didn't know what danger, his senses told him that it would cause problems. And they were right. 🔷 In Dark Chambers🔷 The dark stallion in a cloak sat in his new chambers, grinning malevolently to himself about his newly formed plan.Though the chambers were more than just dark, they were magnificent. Crystal walls with the most elegant fire crystals surrounding it, as if replicating real beautiful fire. The furniture in the chambers was also lovely lovely silk decor, with silk as smooth as marble. Though not even the beautiful sculptures made the cloaked stallion even game at all these wonders. No what made him smile was knowing that he had Control of The empire now, all he needed to do was regain his strength and somehow get back the crystal heart. He called who he likes to call his “ Royal Useless Pink Slave” down so he could have some entertainment. “Servent! Come down at once!” Sombra shouted The recently discovered Princess Mi’Amore Cadenza walked into his chambers, “I am not your slave, i only keep you alive and not report you to Celestia or Luna because of that thing you have”. Sombra smirked and looked at the Princess of Love and thought to himself, “ Oh Cadenza you have no idea who you're dealing with. Soon. This will all be mine. Surely you know when i want something i make it mine.”