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// Arc of Silence (Chapter 1) 
// Story: Crimson Bonds 
// by Dumakey93 
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I had been taken against my will, near my home along the countryside. I was taking a lively jog around my property, when I heard a whooshing sound. I knew that sound well, the sound of a fast pegasus. She had on some dark cloak, preventing me from seeing her face. All I knew was that I was being "kidnapped" by a mare with a purple cape. I had sworn that I had seen the outfit before, but my thoughts were inturrupted. A flash of light appeared, that blinded me for several seconds. A portal opened, as I was sent to Equestria. There were many swirling figures and voices. A cold stinging sensation was felt within my fingertips. I had no idea where I was going, nor how to get out of the mare's grasp. Before I knew it, I fell around five stories to the ground. My hands broke my fall, as I looked around at the desolate place. Everything that was once a peaceful town was now cluttered and distorted. "This is...Equestria?" I looked around for anypony to ask exactly where I was, but I decided to keep moving. Upon standing up, I rubbed my shin and grimaced in pain. It had seemed that I was injured from the fall, but nothing seemed broken.

I began to wander around as I spotted some creature with the head of a pony, but many other elements of other animals. "Why am I here?" I asked the creature. It turned its attention to me as it gave a small chuckle. "Hello. My name is Discord, would you like some chocolate milk?" "Why so sincere, Discord? I thought you were the bringer of chaos, not generosity." "Well, you are not allied with Celestia or an affiliate of the Mane Six. I thought to myself, why spread chaos alone, when humans do it better than I?" I was shocked at the proposition, but I had seen the episode, and I said, "Your kind will not be tolerated by Celestia or Equestria! I am loyal to Equestria, and my home!" Discord smirked, "Well, it seems that you may be tougher than the Mane Six in wit. I admire your steadfastness , boy, but I have better things to do."

I could tell that Discord was playing with me, like a puppeteer with his strings. "Look Discord, I just want to go home, not to be involved in some silly affair with two sides." Discord raised one eyebrow, "Yet you are still here? If you want to leave, then leave. Oh, that's right, I sealed you here in Equestria for the time being." I cursed under my breath, and decided that it was time to leave. "Human! Only I have the key back home for you. Don't you want to get back?" He had caught me in a snare, I knew I had to ally with him to get home. I was trapped, so I responded, "Yes, I will form a temporary alliance with you. If that's your goal, then you have succeeded." 

Discord stood up and shouted with glee, having me submit to his will. He now gave me his first, and only, order, "Human, defeat Celestia and her crew, and the key to home I will give to you. You will not be able to speak, unless the task is completed. That, or I am defeated by them."

As he completed his talk, the Mares of the hour had arrived. "Looks like I don't have to d-" My body suddenly rebelled against me, as I coughed up blood. Discord smiled, "I forgot to mention, if you don't comply, your body will slowly shut down, ending your life." On my knees, my hands would not suffice in supporting my weight anymore. I stood up slowly, and a power surged through me. It felt red hot, like an inferno, I was burning. Meanwhile, the Mane Six were staring at me, with confused expressions. "Heh, seems like you needed help, Discord. You sure know how to break a man's will. I'll destroy them, then deal with you later." My hands glowed, as I shot lightning from my fingers. It had missed them, but this was practice.

I snapped my neck quickly, then made a sprint towards the Six. Rainbow Dash was the first to react, as she tried to beat me with her speed attacks. "What a naive filly, you seem to not understand the scenario you're in. Lemme show you my power." Her eyes widened as I ran faster than her wings could fly. I took a sharp U-turn and sprinted towards her. The filly never had a chance, as I was more experienced in combat than she was. It took a simple hand and a small charge of flaming lightning-bolts to bring her down. All that remained of her was a pile of dust, and her 'loyal' heart. With that, I had acquired her power, the Sonic Rainboom and Rainnuke respectively. My eyes wandered towards the next victim, Pinkie Pie.

She knew that was coming, and she tried to run away with her awkward fluctuations in speed. I dug underground, and quickly used sound-waves to find her. She had no chance, as she frantically scanned beneath her to find me. "Too late, PDP, your time's up." I shot straight up, and caught her by the neck. A simple flick of the wrist, and the life drained from her once cheery eyes. Discord laughed and said, "Very good boy! Now, kill them all! You are under my control! You cannot resist!." My head was bursting at the seams with power and madness. I couldn't control my actions, yet I couldn't speak under Discord's power. I was being pushed to my limit, and it was showing.

I thought of anything to get back at Discord, but no amount of friendship could save me, for I was human. "GET OUT OF MY HEAD!! ARGH!!" I only thought of going home, and going back to my old life. "I. Must. Resist. Temptations. Help...me..." This had gone on for several minutes, and the remaining four just stood in terror. "Defeat Discord! While you still have ti-" The spell had me once again, as I slowly edged towards the four ponies. They now rushed away past me towards Discord, and used 'it'. It had seemed all too easy to defeat him, and I was right. They still had me to deal with, for I was (for all intensive purposes) his ally. But after they had seen what I had done to their friends, they contacted Celestia. She appeared immediately, in a blazing white mane and various colored hairs on her body. She was a sight to behold, and a force to be reckoned with. The powers that Discord provided me with had faded, as did his control. Now I was alone, with no excuse, and no way out. I was about to face the wrath of Celestia.