//------------------------------// // Epilogue: Discord is Spared...and the Future of Fluttercord // Story: Making Amends after the End // by Majestical4729 //------------------------------// The next day, Twilight exited her castle through the front door, obviously having just woken up from sleeping through the night. She was quite surprised to see a poster with Discord nearby on her castle wall, with a headline that read, ‘Call Discord’. “Oh, great. What is he up to now?” the alicorn asked herself. Twilight’s question was soon answered as Discord appeared to all of Ponyville. ”Every creature!” he announced, “Lord of Chaos, Discord is here, again. But this time, I really swear that I will make amends and change not only myself, but all of Equestria and beyond, for the better. Today, I give you all the ability to call me to fix your problems, no matter how near or far you are!” “This is a joke.” Twilight muttered to herself, as she proceeded to use her magic to take down her poster, only to set off an alarm that alerted Discord. “You called? Princess?” he asked, appearing before her. “Called? But.. I didn’t say anything! All I did was use magic to...” Twilight replied, before Discord explained. “These posters aren’t just any posters; I enchanted them to alert me whenever some creature touch them, or whenever some unicorn use their auras on it. And the main point is, I placed these posters everywhere so every creature can call me no matter where they are, so I can help.” “Help? With what?” Twilight asked sarcastically. Suddenly, Doctor Whooves went rushing throughout town, panicking, “This is disastrous! I just remembered that I left my latest science invention when I reached the Train Station! And my ride’s going to be in less than five minutes!” “Never fear, Discord is here.” Discord declared, appearing in front of the panicking stallion. “What do you need?” “To get my latest science invention and catch the train!” Doctor Whooves screamed in panic. With a snap of his fingers, Discord summoned Doctor Whooves’ invention, gave it to its owner, then created a portal from their current location to the Train Station. After a grateful Doctor Whooves thanked him, Discord turned towards the crowd, asking, “Alright, every creature, who needs or wants something? I’m ready to hep!” “I have something I’d like to ask for, Discord.” Twilight firmly declared, “And that is to make sure no more granting of ridiculous wishes like pet wild elephants!” The foal who wished for elephants the previous day then appeared, responding, “Aw, but I’ve always wanted to have one.” Discord immediately expressed glee , which Twilight quickly took notice of, responding, “Discord, NO!” But it was too late. Discord already gave the foal a real adult elephant. But thankfully, this time, the elephant was moral and nice. Instead of being wild, it was tame and helpful, demonstrated when it always looked out for every creature, while befriending its owner. “And one more thing!” Discord called to the foal, summoning a few objects before handing them to the foal’s new pet. “Here are some things that you need to take care of the elephant! His food, soap, shampoo, scrub and even an inflatable shelter in case it rains! Take good care of him!” “Thank you so much, Lord of Chaos, Discord! You’re like the...best wish granter around!” the following thanked, before walking its new pet home. Finally convinced that Discord hd changed for the better, every creature trusted him and were willing to call for his help to give them both their needs and wants. Princess Twilight, witnessing how helpful and beneficial Discord was, approached the draconneques, “Discord,” she began, “I’m...so sorry about how I threatened you. Twice. Now I really understand why Celestia wanted you reformed. She was right; You do have good in you, and your magic can be used for good. To make up to you for how threatening I was, I hereby declare that you are officially forgiven for your crimes, and I approve your new business as wish granter, as long as you grant the wishes right.” “You mean it? You forgive me?” Discord asked. “Yes, I do.” Twilight confirmed. “That’s wonderful!” Fluttershy complimented. “Got to say, Discord can actually be really cool, when he’s more into being good, that is.” Rainbow Dash commented. “And, be a creature-entertainer!” Pinkie Pie cheerfully added. “Finally! Something good enough to make amends!” Spike added. “And you all should thank Fluttershy for giving me such a wonderful idea!” Discord announced, holding up Fluttershy. “It’s the least I could do, to help.” the yellow pegasus answered. “Fluttershy,” Twilight approached, “Thanks for helping Discord become good, again. And I have something I hope that you can do, can you make sure Discord stays being a good wish granter?” “Well, of course! Whenever I can,” Fluttershy replied. Many years later...after the events of ‘The Last Problem’... “One year later, after the coronation, your Dad, Discord, and your Mum, Fluttershy, were married, and they lived happily ever after!” read Discord, closing a magical storybook that he made. He was just reading a story to his and Fluttershy’s only child, who had fallen asleep in bed. “Discord!” Fluttershy called, softly so she would not wake their child. “Oh, sweet Fluttershy!” Discord called, hugging her. “So, came back after Friendship Council meeting?” “And giving Luster a tour around Ponyville,” Fluttershy replied, “And I’m ready for our dinner tonight!” With a snap of his fingers, Discord teleported them to another dimension to have their dinner, so they would not startle their kid. “So, what would you like, Miss Shy? Cakes, pasta, oats, hay?” Discord asked in a waiter’s tone, making Fluttershy giggle. “Discord, you know that I don’t ask much,” she reminded him. “Of course, Fluttershy. Of course.” Discord replied, before summoning a regular dinner for them to eat. “I’m glad that you managed to be so helpful,” Fluttershy told her husband. “And I’m glad that this world has some creature who would believe in me, and help me, no matter what, and that’s you Fluttershy.” Discord told his precious wife. “You’re welcome, Discord, and I’m glad that you don’t have to be punished, especially back when Twilight threatened you for bringing back the villains. I was so heart-brokened because...I loved you...when it happened.” Fluttershy responded. “That’s what you said on the day I proposed to you, dear.” Discord reminded her, in a romantic gentle colt’s tone. “Yes, and I still love you,” Fluttershy giggled, before resuming dinner with her husband.