Discord leans against the statue in the court yard. He smiles, his form back to normal, and his magic kept hidden below. He smiles as Twilight approaches, slightly lifting a hand to cut off the glare of the sun. Twilight smiles back, “Discord, I’ve been looking for you. It seemed like you up and disappeared.”
Discord nods, “Yes, well, me and Celestia had something to talk about. I was searching for you as well. Knew you would eventually wind up here.”
Twilight stops in front of him, having to looks up slightly, “Well, through the portal with the two of us.”
Discord shakes his head, “Sorry, Twilight. I won’t be returning to Equestria.” He flicks out a watch, “I fear I wouldn’t be able to return should I go through. Not for a moon.”
Twilight smiles, “Well, you don’t have to worry about coming back here. From what I saw last night, and from what you’ve told me, I could gladly stick up for your return.”
Discord places the watch back into his pocket, “You don’t understand, Twilight. I don’t come back here because of obligation to your Princess’s punishment. Princess Celestia holds no power over me in reality. She doesn’t matter to me anymore. I found a Celestia that I appreciate, and who appreciates me.”
Twilight looks down at the ground, “But what about Fluttershy?” She then shoots her head back up, and glares Discord in his eyes, “You said you wanted to make it up to Fluttershy! That’s why you helped me, that’s why I’m forgiving you! Do you even know what you-“
Discord stares back, “I know what I did, Twilight. I was her best friend, and I... I joined Tirek. But I never said I wanted to make it up to Fluttershy. I wanted you to tell her not to blame herself for my mistake.” Discord sighs, and rubs his head, “I can’t go back to Equestria. No matter how much I want to make it up to Fluttershy.”
Twilight narrows her eyes, “Why not? You feel like you belong to this world? Why, Discord?! Why can’t you go back?!”
Discord takes a single step away from the statue, and towards Twilight, “Godhood, Sparkle. I will not be enslaved by the chains of godhood once more.” He takes yet another step forward, “That’s why I am here. I am a normal person! I am a rich man who became a teacher! I am not the God of Chaos, I am not some abomination that causes others to flee!” He suddenly sees Twilight cowering below him. He turns back to the statue, rubbing his eyes, “Is that so much to ask? To actually get what I want for once?”
Twilight straightens back up, and faces his back, “What do you mean?”
Discord looks back at her, “You know what I mean, Sparkle. You didn’t choose to become an alicorn, did you?”
She shakes her head, “No, but Princess Celestia would’ve stopped if I asked.”
Discord smiles sadly, “Fate is not as kind as Celestia.” He thinks back, “I lived free, but I never could do what I wanted. Brother taught me the responsibility of being a King. Heh, he also taught me the true meaning of ‘right hook’. Didn’t like me going after his daughter. Definitely didn’t like the dagger from Queen Metamorphosis in his back either.” He holds up his hand, clenched tightly, “I became King of Equestria. Year 1, D.R.”
Twilight slightly smiles, “And you say you didn’t have freedom during your time as King?”
Discord nods, “I had a responsibility to Equestria, I was a King. If I were to go to a school and try to teach, all would treat me like a god. In all definitions, I was. The chaos was in my mind, and I couldn’t think.”
Twilight nods, “And you can here.”
Discord snaps his fingers, “Exactly, but not quite. Here, I am a regular, if odd man. I am normal... yet I’m not boring. I can choose to make a normal action in a normal job teaching normal kids.”
Twilight crosses her arms, “But you aren’t normal, Discord. Students saw you last night.”
Discord sighs, “But they won’t treat me as odd. All they care about is that I save them.” He faces towards Twilight, “This world isn’t normal anymore. Now, Equestrian magic has spread onto it like a plague. This world is become abnormal.” He smiles, “It needs someone abnormal to defend it.” He flips open his watch, “You really should be going, Twilight. The portal will close soon.”
She breathes deeply, and smiles, “Goodbye, Discord.”
Discord nods, “Goodbye, Twilight.”
—(Act 2, Begin)—