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// Chapter IV: The Teacher's Favorite 
// Story: My Chemistry Teacher. (Fluttercord AU) 
// by MinionsFanatic 
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It was 8 pm sharp. College's classes were done. All teachers have left. The students have gone to their rooms or houses outside of college.  All is left to do is to lock the doors and windows, leaving only the night guards to do their jobs. 

As everything else was closing, Discord just waved goodbye to a night guard not far from him and kept walking to the bus stop. 

"Discord, wait!" a voice called him.

Discord turned around and saw his old friend coming to him. He grabbed his suitcase firmly and walked to her. 

"Dean Celestia " he said in a mockery tone. "I was just on my way home. Unless it's against the rules to walk alone to the bus stop."

"Funny " she said sarcastically. "I just wanted to ask you how did it go with the class?"

"Well, you know me, a rocky start. But it did go well.  Some students actually liked my ways of teaching, while others just try to pretend they do. Believe, I know. I invented ways to pretend to pay attention in class." he replied. 

Celestia just chuckled. 

"Well, I'm glad things started fine. You have to make sure all of your students understand the topic and help out the ones who might have trouble. And don't be worried about telling me if anyone doesn't behave... as long as it's not you. If so, then worry." she said.

"Hehehe, yeah. Good times " he said. "Listen um, thanks for giving me this chance. I really need this job. Actually, it's the only one I could think of."

"Discord, I am curious. When you left, you put it very clear that you didn't want to have anything to do with this place. I know how hard it was for you. The classes, the assignments. You didn't even graduate! And you always told us how much you wanted to be free, to go "out there" and do whatever you wanted. You could have gone literally anywhere else than the university you hated most." Celestia said. "So. Why are you really here?"

Discord stared at her nervously, sighed deeply, and looked down sad.

"After I left, I... made really bad decisions. I wanted to do things the easy way, looking for easy jobs in the wrong places. At first, it was excited you know. Dangerous, reckless, fun. No rules, no responsibilities, no worries. Parties, drinks, and girls anytime I wanted." he said. "But, then I... joined some really bad people. I thought, as long as I get paid and get to do whatever I want, it was fine by me. Unfortunately, I learned the bad way that... not everything was fun and games." 

Celestia kept quiet, listening. 

"I was being part of something horrible, and I didn't realize it until I saw it with my own eyes. I felt awful, guilty, and shameful for myself. All that stuff really messed up my mind and my emotions. I was scared and stressed all the time. I've had more panic attacks than you can count with your fingers." Discord said shamefully. " So... not wanting that kind of life anymore, I cut ties with those people. I kicked myself out of that business, and run away as far as possible. I got some help, and... I came to the one and only place I've ever felt save."

Celestia stared at him stunned. "At Canterlot University?"

"No! You two." he answered. "You and Lu-lu are as close as I've got of a family, Kay-kay. Well, you and Smooze."

"Smooze?" Celestia asked. 

"He's my therapy puppy." he said. "Got him last month. He helps me with my panic attacks. Anyway, the point is Celestia, I just want a fresh new start. And the only place I knew that never gave up on me was here. And, if I have the chance to make a difference in this place and on those student's lives, then... I'm happy to be here. I know it'll be difficult, even boring sometimes. But, I just got a feeling that being here would change my life for the better."

Celestia looked at him stunned for a few minutes. Then, she smiled warmly and chuckled.

"Now there's the Discord I remember." she said smiling. 

Discord smiled too. 

"I'm sorry about what happened to you. And I'm even more sorry that you felt you couldn't call me or Luna for help. You've made mistakes in the past but now I know you've put them behind you. I'm glad I hired you." she said. 

"I'm glad and thankful too." Discord said. 

"Well, hope you get home safe. Tomorrow you got your class at noon. Don't be late." Celestia said, as she turned away and walk to her car. 

"I won't. Promise. Bye Kay-kay." Discord said. 

"Good-bye Discord." she said from her car.

Discord turned around and walked to the bus stop. He sat on the bench and waited for the bus. He missed talking to her. Celestia has always been like a big sister to him. He sure was glad that things between him and the two sisters were going back on track. He just needed time.





Discord got out of the bus and looked around his neighborhood. It was decent, for being a lot south from work. Just as the bus took off, he walked to the nearest department in front of the street and took out his keys. 

As soon as he got in, he went up the stairs and opened the door to his place. And the second he did it; a little puppy jumps towards him and starts barking excitedly. 

"Woah! Calm down there, buddy. I'm happy to see you too." Discord said smiling while closing the door and coming inside, with the little puppy kept jumping. 

"Yeah, yeah. I know, you're hungry. Give me a minute to change and I'll make dinner okay?" he said to the puppy.

It kept barking excitedly. 

Discord went to his bedroom, not far from the living room or the kitchen or the bathroom. His apartment may not be big but it was more that he could ask for, after living in places much worse in the past. 

He left his papers and suitcase on his desk, he changed his work clothes into his pajamas; which were nothing more than an old t-shirt and loose pants; and went to the kitchen to make dinner. 

There wasn't much: can food like soup or pasta; some rotten fruit but not all of it; bread; a box of milk and puppy food. 
Discord sighed, looking at his leftovers, and began to prepare his puppy his food. He opened the dog-food can and put it all on his plate. 

"Here you go Smooze." he said. "Don't worry, now that I got the job, I'll buy more food tomorrow."

Smooze barked happily and ate. 

Discord opened the refrigerator and looked that there was still some Chinese food from yesterday. He grabbed it, went to the couch, turned on the TV, and ate it with a plastic fork. Smooze, after eating all his food, went to the couch too and look at Discord. He looked at him curiously. Smooze gave him the puppy eyes and whimpered a little. 

Discord's eyes widened and chuckled a little.

"Fine. Come here" he said, leaning on. He carried Smooze and put him next to him on the couch. Smooze looked at him happily and licked his cheek. 

"Thanks, buddy." Discord said, petting his head. "I promise you things will turn out for the better. Someday."

Smooze barked and lay next to his owner, falling sleep, while Discord kept eating while watching a trivia show. 





Fluttershy locked her bike in front of her department, got her keys out, and came inside. Angel heard her and run to the door, greeting her. 

"Hi, Angel. How was the park?" she said as she left her bag back in her kitchen table. 

"Well, those strays do have manners. They learned to share the food you left us. They're getting better." Angel said to her. 

Fluttershy giggled.

"I'm glad you're all getting along." she said. "I got a pretty interesting day too."

"Interesting? That's never good. What happened?" Angel replied.

"Don't worry Angel. Everything is fine." Fluttershy answered. "Tell you what. I'll go change my clothes, make some dinner and I'll tell you everything tonight before bed. Is that fine with you?"

"Fine. But be quick. I'm starving!" Angel said with his little arms crossed.

Fluttershy went to her room, left her bag back on her desk, and began to change to her pajamas. She couldn't stop thinking about her day at class. The last one with the new teacher was sure interesting. Her whole life, all the teachers of her class were strict, dull, serious, and sometimes scary. But today's teacher was different. He cared about how the students learn, he wanted to make sure they could understand him; since Chemistry is not an easy class; and he sure had a funny way of making an entrance. Fluttershy wondered why he just began to teach. He sure seemed at an age to be working for a long time. So, why did he started so late?

She shooked her head, trying to forget those thoughts. She just met her teacher! She had no right to question him or his life. It was none of her business. She finished changing and went to the kitchen again. She found Angel trying to reach out for the jar of cookies up in the table.

"Angel!" Fluttershy yelled. "How many times have I told you to not reach for the cookies?! It's too much sugar for you, and you could get hurt!"

Angel rolled his eyes. 

"I told you to be quick! I'm starving!" he yelled at her.

"Don't use that tone with me, mister!" Fluttershy replied. "Or else, I'll use...the Stare!"

Angel's eyes widened and started trembling a bit. 

"F-fine. Fine! Just... please... I'm hungry. he said nervously.

Fluttershy smiled confidently and began to prepare dinner for herself and her bunny. After a while, both of them were sitting in the table, eating Fluttershy's special salad. 

"Well, is it good?" she asked her bunny.

"Yes. Thank you, I guess." Angel said.

"I'm glad." she replied. "Now, about today, it was a good class. We met the new teacher."

"Is he a cranky old man? Like the last one?" he asked.

"Oh no. He is quite different. He makes the class interesting, for everyone, even Rainbow!" she replied. "And he has a unique way of teaching and explaining the topics. He actually cares that we understand him. I mean, Profesor Cranky Doodle didn't do that! I wonder why he just started teaching? He's a natural at it."

"Don't know. Don't care. As long as he is not a jerk to you, I'm fine with that." Angel said while chewing his carrot.

"Oh Angel, don't worry. He seems nice. And I'm really starting to enjoy the class more than before. I really need to get good grades if I'm gonna be a great veterinarian." she said.

"You'll be an amazing veterinarian, Fluttershy. With great grades or not." Angel sincerely said. 

"Awww. Thanks, Angel" Fluttershy said, looking at him flattered. 

They kept eating. After dinner, they went to Fluttershy's room. Angel hoped to his bed, next to Fluttershy's, and fell asleep almost instantly.

"Goodnight, Angel." Fluttershy whispered and kissed his head.

Fluttershy went to bed but stayed awake writing in her diary. She writes in it about her friends, her animals, her family, everything about her life. That night, she decided to write about her new day with the new teacher. She didn't know why exactly but she was intrigued by him. He was not like any other teacher; not even person for that matter; she's ever met. Suddenly, she started to feel tired, so she locked her diary on her desk and fell sleep; still thinking about her day.





The next week went as normal as always. Students went to their classes, they had their break time, some went home, others stayed in the library or just hanged around the college. Discord's Chemistry Class has just ended. Unlike last time, he wasn't late for class. And all the students actually enjoyed today's topic. They told Discord the experiments they wanted to try and he explained to them why it was important to practice them. The students were starting to actually learn Chemistry and began to like it. It turned out he kept his word about making Chemistry fun. 

After the class ended, Fluttershy and her friends were heading out to eat something at Sugar Cube Corner, but Fluttershy stopped her tracks when she noticed Discord taking out his lunch. 

"Um, you go ahead girls. I'll be out in a minute." Fluttershy said to her friends. 

"Okay. We'll see you there." Twilight said. They kept going. 

Fluttershy took a deep breath and walked toward Discord. He was about to eat his sandwich but then noticed her walking to him. 

"Oh, hello." Discord said surprised. "It was... Shutterfly, right?"

"Um, no. It's...um... Fluttershy." she replied nervously.

"Oh! Right! Sorry! I'm not very good with names." Discord said embarrassed. "What can I help you with?"

"Oh... no nothing. I just wanted to say... that I really like your classes. I've never seen the rest of the students enthusiastic to learn about Chemistry until you came. I know you've been here only for one week but you already made a difference here. And I really appreciate it since this class is very important to me." Fluttershy said warmly.

Discord just stood there, stunned. One student actually likes his ways of teaching! His plan for a fresh new start was working out perfectly already! No one has ever complimented him before, let alone a student. 

"Oh, well. Thank you very much, my dear. I'm glad you're all enjoying my class." he said nicely. "It is why I became a teacher."

"You're welcome." Fluttershy answered. "Anyway, the other reason I wanted to talk to you was that I noticed you've been eating your lunch all alone, here in the classroom. So, I was wondering... only if you wanted of course... if you would like to come to my... tea party club."

"Tea party club? What is that?" Discord asked.

"Well, I always thought that people should have some time to themselves, just sit down to chat and enjoy some tea with others. So, last year I started a Tea Party Club where everyone, students or teachers, could sit and talk about anything. It's open during our breaks. Of course, some can't make it since we all have different class schedules, but others enjoy it. Sometimes, I go with my friends and sometimes I go alone. It's a nice way to relax and take a breath." Fluttershy explained sweetly. "So, since you're new at Canterlot University, I wondered if you would like to join. You could meet other teachers or students. I could go with you if you'd like."

Discord didn't know how to feel. No one has ever offered him anything. He always had to make his way to get things. This might be a good idea; getting to know other teachers and students, and this girl was already kind enough to invite him to be part of something. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

"Well, Fluttershy. I don't know what to say except, sure. I would love to go to your Tea Party Club." Discord answered. "I mean, how knows? It might be fun."

"Oh really? Wonderful!" Fluttershy replied excitedly. "I'm glad. I'll see you there then. It's right around the cafeteria, two rooms ahead, first door to the left."

"Perfect. Got it. Thanks again." Discord said.

"You're welcome, Profesor Discord." Fluttershy said smiling. "Well, I better go. My friends are waiting for me."

"Of course. Enjoy your lunch." he answered as she left the room. 

Once he was alone, he felt like breathing again. He could not believe a person could be that kind, that selfless. Sure, he saw how Fluttershy was kind to her classmate the last week, but he never thought she would be concerned about him; a teacher. 'She probably does this with every teacher in college.' he thought. But still, he was amazed by her kindness and motivation for learning about Chemistry. Just the fact that he has been making a difference in the little time he's been there, made him very happy. 

"Maybe I should give this club a chance." Discord said out loud. "And maybe I should give this girl a chance too. She may be my student, but she seems to mean well. Besides, it's just some tea parties. What's wrong with that?" 

After deciding, he sat down on his chair and started eating his sandwich, thinking about his new favorite student.