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// Chapter 7 
// Story: Discord 2 
// by Chaos04 
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It was drawing closer to sunset. The sun was starting to descend as the colours of the sky turned a burning orange. Twilight was just finishing off her salad. Discord, however, was finishing off some pieces of coal. Twilight continuously gazed at the draconequus, awaiting a simple answer. However, the draconequus didn't pay her any attention, and instead kept eating.

"Dis–" Discord took a bite of a piece of coal, cutting the young alicorn off. Twilight sighed sadly, "Of course."

Twilight, then continued to eat her meal in silence, knowing there was no point wasting her energy on a stubborn draconequus.

After dinner was done, Twilight walked down the corridor that led to her room. After opening the door she entered the room.
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Inside the room, she laid on the bed, her hoof was gently tracing outside of the edge of the photograph. Even seeing it brought tears to her eyes.
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Discord sat on his bed with a devious smile. "If Twilight can distract those ponies I can get the Elements of Harmony, and forever be free with any choice I desire." the draconequus shook his head. "What was I thinking?"

"I think you meant me?" a different but familiar voice said from his head.

"Who are you? Clearly, you cannot be me. There can only be one me." A mirror appeared in front of him, showing himself except with a devious smile.

"Clearly, you were mistaken. I am you, but I'm more powerful than you/I." the reflection laughed with a smirk.

Discord looked at the mirror with a bewildered expression, his eyes were wide. "What do you desire, exactly?"

"You'd honestly expect me to tell you–" the mirror disappeared for a second before appearing on the draconequus's bed. "–that's funny, really funny. Like why should I tell you?"

Discord scowled at his reflection, the fire burning in his red pupils burnt as bright as the sun. "Anyway, got power to gain plots to plan. Such little time. Ta-ta." the reflections smirk turned into a scowl, mirroring the actual draconequus. Discord moved his talon towards the mirror seeing it copy his actions.

Discord looked down. "What happened, how did it happen?" So many questions ran through his head, questions that not even he could answer.
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The moon fully lit up the starry night sky, the stars shining like beacons through the darkness of the night.

The draconequus laid asleep on his bed, his snoring echoed throughout the dimly lit room. The door opened with a couple of squeaks, fortunately, the snores of the draconequus kept the noise to a minimum. The young alicorn walked inside with a soft smile, looking over the snoozing chimera.
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The draconequus walked along the checkered floors of the mysterious Everfree forest. Unlike most of his other dreams, he wasn't in Canterlot. As he walked he saw Twilight on the ground, startled he ran over to her.

"Twilight!"

The young alicorn didn't respond, merely just lied there. Discord picked up the fallen alicorn, his eyes filling with tears as he did so. "Disco...rd," Twilight said weakly.

He hugged her tightly drenching her purple coat in wet tears. "Who did this to you?" His voice was filled with anger as he clutched his talons..tightly.

With the only aspersion of her strength left, she pointed at...him, Discord looked to see where she was pointing only to see himself sitting on a black throne. The land around them was anything but normal.

Discord looked up at himself with a harsh glare. The other draconequus didn't seem to be phased he just smirked back.

Fire covered the draconequus's talon and paw, as he looked at his doppelganger with anger, he was about to charge... 
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The draconequus woke up breathing heavily, quickly looking around he found that he was still in his room. The sun has not yet risen to greet the day, as the night still remained young. He got off the bed with a slight yawn. He opened the door and exited his room. Slowly he made his way outside and sat on the edge of the floating island.

Twenty minutes later he heard the clopping of hooves drawing ever so close. He turned his head to see Twilight. Twilight sat down next to the draconequus. They both looked to the night sky. "The night sky is truly a beautiful sight."

Discord didn't respond, instead, he breathed in and out relaxing his mind. He set an arm around her shoulder pulling her closer. This action at first startled the young princess but soon she relaxed, as they sat underneath the sparkling stars of the night.

Twilight laid her hoof on the ground next to her with a sigh of satisfaction. Discord however unknowingly put his eagle talon above her hoof. They looked at each other with a blush before looking down.

"So very sorry, Twi. I wasn't expecting–" the draconequus was interrupted by the princess's lovely smile.

"I don't mind, it's fine."

A faint sound of music began to play, the sound was coming from a few mini violins playing around them. Twilight looked at Discord with a sweet smile. The draconequus returned one of his own.

"Discord, this is wonderful. I love it, the mini violins definitely add some flair to this gorgeous night," Twilight said with a small blush. She then hugged the draconequus in a tight loving embrace.

The draconequus hugged her back with a smile. Everything was going perfectly, the two best friends were happy in each others company.

"I think it's about time we get some sleep," said the draconequus, with a yawn. Twilight nodded in agreement as she yawned.

"You're right, I think it's about time. But, tonight was lovely, thank you Discord."

"No problem, Twi." he snapped his talons, teleporting Twilight to her room and teleporting him to his.
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As soon as appeared in his room, a mirror awaited on the bed. Curiously, he looked into it finding his reflection with a tiny frown. "Is it true the mighty spirit of this forest is falling in love with a pony?"

Discord merely frowned before snapping his talons, sending the mirror to Equestria knows where. He then laid into bed, before falling asleep.