//------------------------------// // Draconequus // Story: Cindershy : Cinderella AU // by Crystal Aura //------------------------------// Discord was doing some paperwork while thinking about the festival that was being held in his Kingdom. Suddenly, Flash, disguised as a human, comes into his room, which startles him. “Alright my boy, let’s get you to that festival!” Flash said as he came near to Discord. “Um, excuse me?” Discord said, still a bit surprised. “You deserve to have some fun after all that work! It’s the least I can do for you, considering that I am your fairy godfather...” Flash replied. “Uhh, sir, are you feeling alright?” Discord enquires. “Didn’t your mother tell you about me, my boy?” Flash asks surprisingly. “Huh, fairies aren’t even....Wait, how did you....?” Discord asks being even more puzzled. “Well, how about I show you, my boy. As the saying goes ‘seeing is believing’” Flash says sitting beside Discord. “Sweet Celestia! I need a minute!” Discord says, still not believing what he is seeing. “Well, there’s no time for that now, is there? I’ll explain everything as I give you a make-over.” Flash says, leaning on Discord. “A make-over?! I’m not going to be a girl! And I’m not even a girl!” Discord says to Flash. “It’s not that kind of a make-over! Oh you boys! It’s a disguise, really. Do you still want to go to the festival?” Flash asks eagerly. “Yes I do! But I can’t! My father wouldn’t allow me!” Discord complains. Flash turns into a fairy & says “Good. I had expected you to say that. Not that there’s anything else I had expected, haha. Now all you have to say is ‘Claws out’” “O-okay then.” Discord takes a deep breath & says “Claws Out!” To his surprise, his royal clothes were gone & in their place, he was wearing a onesie. The onesie was very weird. He had the horn of a goat, body like a dragon & you know what? Let’s forget what he was wearing. It’s too mixed up for anyone to describe. He was too happy for words. He knew that nobody would recognize him under this disguise, even if it was very weird. He opened the window of his room & jumped outside to the Kingdom. He was roaming around freely. He didn’t want this freedom to ever end! He saw the festival going in full swing. He grinned from ear to ear. He realized that everyone was with someone & suddenly he thought of bringing someone along with him. But who? As he thought, he heard a scream from a distance. He quickly paced to the direction from where he had heard the scream. Upon reaching there, he found Cindershy, with thugs! They were trying to steal her things & maybe kidnap her too! Discord went into full action. He made sure that they never troubled anyone again. They ran away, scared for their life. Discord moved towards Cindershy who was on the ground & said “I hope those thugs didn’t bother you too much. Are you alright? Any injuries?” “No, no, I’m quite fine. Thank you for your help, I don’t know what I would have done if you weren’t here, Mister....?” Cindershy says, still a bit trembling. “Uh, Draconequus, at your service, Princess!” Discord says as he does a little bow. “Uhh, P-Princess?” Cindershy asks doubtfully. “Yeah, you’re so beautiful & your voice is so sweet, anyone would call you a Princess, my lady.” Discord says giving a smile. “Well, thank you for your compliment Draconequus. How can I ever repay you for your kindness?” Cindershy asks. “Well, I was heading to the festival & needed a friend along, so...Would you join me in the festival? I heard that it is a lot of fun.” Discord asks eagerly. “Well, I would be delighted to, Draconequus!” Cindershy said happily. “So, my lady, let me take you to the festival. Hold tight!” Discord says as he carries Cindershy & takes her to the festival. At the festival, they see many things. Discord justs looks at the games they have & gestures to Cindershy to have a try. Cindershy nods & they go to the first game which is hit the penguin consecutively 5 times. Discord tries but soon gets tired as the penguins are too fast. Cindershy tells Discord that she’ll have a go. “Are you sure, Princess? It’s not too late to forfeit!” Discord says jokingly. “You’re funny Draconequus! I happen to be very good at these games.” Cindershy says with a wink. To Discord’s surprise, she is very good at the game & wins a prize. “Congratulations, Princess!” Discord says with a smile. “Oh, thank you, it was nothing!” Cindershy says, blushing. Next they go over to the archery. Cindershy hesitates to try it but does as Discord insists her to. “I don’t think I can do this, Draconequus.” she says nervously. “Don’t worry, it’ll be fine. Just relax your arms a bit more!” Discord reassures her. “I don’t even think I should do this you know, considering that I don’t hunt.” Cindershy says in a low voice. She gets shots near the bullseye but never on it. Discord assures her that it was okay as it was her first time. They have fun at the festival. Discord drops Cindershy home & they bid goodbye to each other. Discord visited Cindershy in his Draconequus attire everyday of the festival & used to take her for the tour of the Kingdom. She always used to shout that it was crazy, flying in the air. But Discord knew that she was enjoying too. One time, Discord got hurt & Cindershy was very concerned for him. She was bandaging him while Discord argued that it wasn’t so bad. “It is very bad!” she said “You’re lucky that it wasn’t too much of an injury.” “Better me than you, Princess.” Discord said. “No, I don’t like that Draconequus. Your life & mine, are both precious in their own ways.” Cindershy said as she finished bandaging Discord. One day, Cindershy was severely scolded by her step-mother & she went crying to her bedroom. Pinkie saw what had happened but hadn’t uttered a word incase someone would know that she had been sneaking around. Draconequus saw Pinkie & asked her what had happened. After listening to the whole story, he rushed up to Cindershy’s bedroom window. He knocked on the window. “Cindershy, Cindershy!” he said in a low voice. “Draconequus, how did you...?” Cindershy asks as she comes near the window & opens it. “I heard from your friend, Pinkie. I was very worried about you. Are you okay, Princess?” Discord asked concernedly. “...Um, thank you. I’m very sorry for worrying you. I’m fine now.” Cindershy replies. “Don’t be sorry, Princess. Shall we meet tomorrow?” Discord asks. “Ofcourse. It is the last day.” Cindershy says with a little sadness in her voice unnoticed by Discord. The next day they both meet & have fun. At the end of the festival, they dance & dance as if they could never stop. The festival gets over & everyone goes away. Discord drops Cindershy back to her house but Cindershy asks him to come in. “I have something I want to give to you.” Cindershy says as she rummages through her drawer. She takes out something which looks like a bracelet. “This is a friendship bracelet I made for you. Hope you like it.” Cindershy smiles. “I’m glad I have you as my friend, Draconequus.” she says, giving him a kiss on the cheek. “I-uhhh-umm...You’re welcome, Princess.” Discord stammers.