Mare In The Everfree Forest

by MoonLily


Chapter Ten

I sat up panting heavily. I glanced around and noticed I was sitting in a large cloud bed covered in blankets and tubes. I grumbled as I noticed the tubes were placed in the same spots that Redgem uses. I glanced down to the floor noticing spell runes giving me something to grumble about. Laying back on the bed I could hear hooves walking in. I closed my eyes and laid my head on the side. I listened softly.

         “Red when will she wake up? It’s been a month”

         “Look Luna said she found her in the dream realm. It's only time she will wake up”

         “Okay the what did you find?”

         “No”

         “Red you been hiding something” I could hear Jr was getting annoyed.

         “This does not leave the room. I don’t want grandmother knowing as well. When we opened her up to heal her heart and close up any wounds we found something. Where her heart would be a small orb connected to her nervous system was powering her. When we took pictures of her chest we would see a normal heart, not an orb. Neither princess knew what it was. Discord king od but he not talking. The empress thinks it’s a side effect of having her magic connected to the crystal heart” I could hear red placing a clipboard down. I cracked an eye noticing they were walking out of the room. I let out a soft sigh as I settled into the bed. I was resting easily as I couldn’t really go anywhere at the moment, since I have not found the right cue to bypass a spell rune. I was just laying there on the bed trying till I heard the door open. I tune came to my ears causing me to open my eyes. I noticed Discord was wearing a maid outfit. I tilted my head as I noticed Fluttershy carrying a tray of tea.

         “Discord are you sure this is needed?” her voice was soft as she walked into the room. She was also dressed as a maid.

         “Of course. The patient needs to be tended to”

         “Wouldn’t a nurse be proper?” I spoke up causing him to stop. He turned around his eyes widen. I sighed as I forced myself up. I was held up in place by his magic. I could only blink as he moved closer to the bed placing pillows behind me. I let out a soft sigh as I leaned back into the pillows.

         “How are you feeling” my ears twisted as I looked down at Fluttershy. She was placing the tray of tea on a nearby table.

         “Like I was kicked in the chest by my grandfather” I chuckled a bit.

         “Your grandfather kicked you,” I noticed the horror on her face.

         “Oh, yeah we were trying to take a wall down to rebuild it. The crystals had fallen around it and it needed to be fixed. He didn’t mean it and I had a book in front of me.” I chuckled at the memory as I leaned back.

         “I didn’t think I would see Discord in a maid’s outfit”

         “Well, I was asked nicely to get along with you. And I will do anything for Fluttershy” he bowed as I looked over at him.

         “I guess I can try to get along as well” I blinked as I noticed he was glaring at me. I just glared at him keeping my muzzle shut.

         “Good I have tons of ideas and activities to help us get along better,” I noticed he was grinning at me.

         “Some of them might half to wait. I kind of need to mend a romantic relationship first” I rubbed the back of my head as I noticed he backed off from me.

         “Hey no! I like Fluttershy!”

         “Luna numb nuts. I and my husband were in a heard with her. I need to work out the hurt I have caused her. I also promised Celestia to teach Twilight since I am still under house arrest” I groaned as I placed my hooves over my muzzle.

         “I didn’t know Luna had a love triangle”

         “Discord we both knew we were involved with Luna. Hell, I caught my husband in bed with her after a drunken night. They both could drain the whole Everfree forest of rum, wine, and whiskey. When I caught them I scolded both of them for not inviting me” I let a yawn out as I could see Discord staring at me with a grin on his face “Discord please” I whined as I looked at him. I felt him boop my muzzle before disappearing from my eyes.

         “I have a funny feeling Luna going to kick his arse”

         “How do you know”

         “DISCORD!” she was stopped as the castle shook with Luna’s voice. I glanced over at Fluttershy as she let out a sigh.

         “I’ll be back”

         “You're fine. I just want to get up and move. If I stay here the empress would freaking fuss over me” I watched her nod. I nestled back into the pillows. My body was on the verge of breaking and this was new for me. I closed my eyes allowing me to drift off into sleep.

         I was standing on the moon’s surface. I blinked lifting my head up as my ears twisted. The moon how did I know this was the moon instantly? I looked around noticing a large silver castle sitting off in the distance. Walking closer to the castle I noticed only white and golden flowers growing along the base. Black and silver liquid ran along the edge and through the cracks. Walking into the castle I could see it was mostly open. No doors or windows, just many archways with thin fabric hanging down. I could hear something that was sweet and alluring. Moving through the castle I noticed the white alicorn was strumming on something. I moved closer to the alicorn.

         “Hello?” I kept my voice soft noticing the alicorn had stopped. I watched as they turned around. Her eyes widen as they stared at me. Her wings fluffed up.

         “Come sit, come sit” Their voice was full of cheer causing me to move closer to her. I sat on the pillow they created for me.

         “How did you get here my dear?”

         “I don’t know I feel asleep”

         “I see you got our gift,” I noticed her wing pointing to the bracelets around my hoof. I lifted my hoof before looking toward her.

         “So this is from you? I was told it was from Selene and Solis?” I could hear the mare chuckle.

         “I am Selene. You will meet Solis at another time. But be warned he a bit of a hot head.” I swear I could see a smile on her face. I stayed silent as I looked over at her. moving my eyes I could see the area was filled with dark blue grass with a large grey tree with silver leaves. I blinked a bit as I noticed a windchime nearby. Leaning in I could see my mane was black with white little dots sparkling in it. My coat was a silver grey while my eyes were the same as my coat mixed with some black. I took a step back as I never really saw the full effects of my other form.

         “What they ever-loving hell! I know my family and others say I looked like some grey fire but this is weird” I turned towards the alicorn noticing she was trying to hide her laughter. I blinked as she looked at me.

         “This is normal my dear” I watched as she held her wing out to her left. I noticed that a dark blue pony with a pink fire mane walked up with pink eyes. I could feel the tension in the air as the other pony gasped.

         “Mother you brought a tainted one here! Father will be upset”

         “Now, now lilyac. This is your younger sister Svilc” I could see the other pony gasping as she moved closer to me.

         “She is tainted mother”

         “I know. Your father knows my dear, but we both wanted to see her” I noticed the alicorn was staring at me softly.

         “I only had a brother who died keeping me alive” I watched as the other shook its head.

         “Mother should I go grab father?”

         “No, he is still working”

         “Mother its time for you two to switch”

         “Oh, then please do” I could see the alicorn smiling as the other pony took off turning into a cloud of smoke. I moved closer to the silver alicorn. I sat down beside her. I waited for a moment when I noticed a tall golden alicorn with a mane that looked as if it was molten lava. I noticed his red eyes were staring down at me.