//------------------------------// // All ends well (Discord melts everything) // Story: For the world, just you. For me, the entire world. // by Shadowlight Wanderer //------------------------------// As Spike was wondering about the mystery of the Heartswarming night, a tree under the wall started to rustle "S-Spike ? Is that you ?" Twilight's voice was a little muffled but still audible through the branches. "Yeah" Spike called back, quietly, in the same time moving towards the tree 'Twilight, stay in place just for a little longer. Just don't move' "It is a bit dark in here...whatever here is ? And what am I- 'Oh sweet Celestia, WHY ?' "YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ************************* After Twilight's sudden outburst, everypony woke up and was staring wide eyed at mess in the room Rainbow Dash was crying from laughter on the floor, watching Twilight's poor attempts of focusing her magic, as she methodically removed needles from her butt. "Rainbow, I swear-AU !-if you- AI !- won't silence-Yaaou !- yourself this instance" the alicorn growled. The cyjan pegasus received a hit on the head from Applejack "That ain't funny Rainbow Dash ! Twiligh' doesn' have a clue what she was doin' in that here tree the same way we had no idea what we were doin' on that chandelier." Rainbow stopped laughing and bit her lip "Yeah, no kidding" she muttered " I have completely no idea what happened" "None of us has" Cadence said, trying to magically remove the dried pudding from her face. "That's what I was wondering about before you woke up" Spike paced around the room " I think I am missing something...but what ?" "NOT SOMETHING BUT SOMEONE !" the voice echoed through the room Twilight's eyes widened "Oh no !" Spike gasped "Of course. Discord !" Spike couldn't believe that he count the lord of chaos out of the possible sources of the mess. He assumed that, accordingly to his random nature, the spirit went back to his dimension after getting bored. But apparently he was still around. "Honey, did you see Flurry anywhere ? I can't find her !" yelled Cadence "I was looking too I don't know where she is for now" Shining Armor replied. "Emm, guys, you may wanna see this !" Pinkie Pie squealed with her face glued to the window. Everyone quickly dashed and looked through the glass. "What in tarnation is this ? " Applejack pointed towards the point in the sky. Fluttershy's eye snapped open "Is that...oh my !" Shining Armor clutched his head "Oh man, you have to be kidding me !" There, high in the sky, was a Heartswarming sleigh, flying towards the castle. Inside stood Discord, in all the mixed up glory, dressed up in red and green costume with bells. And over his head he was holding the shining star. Cadence fanned herself with her hoof "I think I am going to faint..." The star that Discord was holding above the head was in fact little princess Flurry Heart, dressed up in her winter costume. The only difference was the fact that she was glowing with bright light. Little alicorn was giggling, seemingly enjoying the wild ride. "AND NOW JUST AS WE PRACTICED !!!" Discord boomed over the castle. "GUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!" answered Flurry Heart, as her horn started to emanate the bright energy "Run !" Fluttershy, Cadence and Shining Armor said in unison Twilight didn't need to be told twice, her horn lit up and everyone in the room disappeared in the magenta flash. They reappeared in front of the castle just in time to witness golden beam hitting its target. The walls started to melt and became all too familiar pudding. By the time the sleigh arrived over the castle, the building was already melted. Discord grabbed Flurry and dive right into it. They started to swim and play within it, when Twilight spoke up "Are we interrupting anything ?" "Yeah, as a matter of fact you do, so can you..." Discord opened his eye and saw the looks of Shining's and Cadence's faces. "Oh...oh...oooooh..." he sighed and reemerged from the sweet mass, hugging Flurry Heart gently. "We were both quite bored so we decided to go on a little trip. I think that there shouldn't be anything damaged...yes, she is basically untouched. I simply took care of her." "Couldn't you just leave her with us ?" Cadence asked "But you were partying ! I simply couldn't take this from you. Especially after the spell I used" Spike's eyes narrowed "What spell ?" "The spell that increases your desires and fantasies, sending you into stimulation-overdrive. The most crazy party spell ever !!!" "OH YEAH ! THAT WAS SOME PAR-" Pinkie started, but was quickly stopped by Applejack's hoof on her muzzle. "So that's why none of us remembers anything?" Spike asked "Yeah, the spell also erases memories. Quick and harmless, and you don't have to worry about consequences if you don't remember your actions" "Well, I think it doesn't work this-" "Anyway" Discord waved his paw" thank you for the night, Flurry. We had amazing adventures. We visited Tirek and Cozy Glow but we have to escape because Tirek wanted to eat Flurry's magic, then travelled back in time and helped Celestia sent Nightmare Moon to the moon, incognito of course, then we we travelled a bit in the future, cause I wanted her to see the wedding of her parents and then we kind of stumbled across Chrysalis, but Flurry blasted all the changelings away. Then we visited all of the students during their holiday celebrations. And we also reformed Sombra. Say hi to Sombra !" Discord snapped his claws and...something appeared. Everyone screamed. "He is not in the best shape, after all he was blown to pieces. Flurry tried to put him together but..." In general, the figure in front of everyone was indeed King Sombra, but every body part was in a wrong place. Sombra's head was attached to his intimate area and his horn was in his mouth. But the green eyes, still evaporating purple mist, were conscious and filled with evil. "Now Sombra, please bow before the rulers of the Crystal Empire" Discord pointed at Cadence and Shining Armor "RRRRRRAAGGGGGGGHAAAAARRRRR!!!!!!" roared Sombra Discord pouted "Oh, are you in pain ? Don't worry, Flurry will help you !" Sombra noticed the small alicorn extending his hooves as if trying to reach him. And then, pure fear flashed in his eyes. His body cracked as he bowed down. "Excellent" Discord snapped his claws and Sombra disappeared " So we are back. All in one night, safe and secure." Cadence hugged Flurry Heart as if she could vanish in any second "Y-yes, thank you for t-taking care of her..." "No problemo" Discord laughed " And what is best, we didn't left any trace." The sky behind his back became orange as the big, nuclear mushroom cloud started to rise from the city hall. Discord slowly smiled and rise his claws, not turning back. SNAP ! The explosion froze and then sucked itself in. In a flash of white light, everything returned to normal. "As I said, no trace" Discord waved to Flurry " Bye Bye, Destroyer of the Worlds. I hope you had some fun with your old Uncle Discord" "Gaaaaaaa guuuuuu!!!! Unca Disco!!!!!!!" Flurry extended her hooves towards draconequus but Shining Armor gently lowered them. "No, no more Unca Disco for a while" said Twilight's brother. Well, I must be off !" Discord prepared to snap his claws once again but he was stopped by a purple alicorn "Discord..." Twilight purred in the tone suggesting danger even for immortal beings like Discord. Discord blinked and sighed "Oh, yeah" he waved his paw, reconstructing the Friendship Castle" Thanks for this night, I guess. And Fluttershy, see you next Tuesday" With this words he disappeared. "Remember to NEVER leave those two together without supervision" Twilight whispered. "Agreed" Cadence slowly nodded. As everypony made their way back inside of the castle, Spike was still standing on the hill near the castle. The cold wasn 't bothering him so much as his eyes looked towards the direction of Carousel Boutique, the sight the was warming his heart. Somewhere out there was a heart slowly beating in the sleep, the heart that responded to his call. Maybe not tomorrow, maybe not in a year, but he and Rarity will be together. He will carry on with this newfound courage. "You know, you really should thank me for this" said Discord and Spike almost fall from the hill. "Don't do that !!!" yelled the dragon, looking at draconequus floating above him "So, have you found the letter ?" Discord grinned widely Spike blushed "Yes, I did and...WAIT A SECOND, HOW DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE LETTER ?" Discord sighed "I saw Rarity hide it of course. Jeez, that girl has some hiding skills, I don't know how she expected for you to find it alone" Spike stared at Discord "So it was you who..." "Patted you on the shoulder ? Created opening window ? Sent that gust of wind ? All three correct. But you owe me your good fortune now." Spike smiled and shrugged "I would probably find it after holidays anyway." Discord's eyes lit up "It could melt alongside with the castle" Spike gulped Discord patted him on a shoulder "Fluttershy always says that favors are important part of friendship. No need to thank me. See you on the O&O session." He turned into a hologram, then into the air current, and disappeared. Spike rolled his eyes. Then he sent one more glance at the home of his most beloved alabaster goddess and returned to everyone inside of the castle.