//------------------------------// // The Love Bug // Story: The God of Anger // by The Toaster //------------------------------// A long period of silence ran through the forest, no birds sang, no sounds of animals passing through the trees, and the waterfall seemed to have silenced in anticipation of Thorax's response. The Changeling was in almost an internal duel, back and forth over their picks. Yes, Vader had kept him in the dark about his more… 'Dark' plans, and even seeing so many secrets Thorax knew Vader had even more in his room. But Vader might have reason to leave Thorax in the dark, did his master doubt his loyalty? That could be it, but his master did something that many did not hesitate to simply turn their backs and abandon him. He had saved him. He trained him, gave him a roof over his head, gave him food, and on top of that, an entire battalion under his command. He trusted Changeling, but why still hide from his second-in-command? What did he fear? And Discord, He had already helped Thorax when he needed it in fighting Chrysalis and discovering their 'potential', which in reality was just a corruption of their kind that made them basically puppets for Equestria. That was the Chaos god he was talking about, A trickster and a liar, a being who caused destruction and war across continents for his amusement, who completely turned his followers into unrecognizable monstrosities to be 'beautiful' in the eyes of the god. He gritted his teeth and held himself back from hitting himself. That wasn't him, how could he spend so much hate and anger with his master for simply keeping secrets that didn't even affect him directly? How could he betray someone who was almost a father he never had? "I refuse" He says in a neutral tone. Discord was silent, looking surprised. "Refuse? You can outdo your master! Think about it! Becoming a god! That's not an offer i would make to anyone!" He says while flying in circles in Changeling while swinging his arms "You could humiliate your so-called 'Friends'." He said in a mega-sarcastic tone at friends while making an up and down motion with his index and middle fingers to better symbolize. "I don't want to become a god, I want to make a difference." Thorax said calmly as he pushed Discord away. "I want to show those bastards who abandoned me how much I'm worth! That I am something other than a nobody who's shy, defenseless and easy to control! I'M GOING TO DO IT BY MYSELF!" He yelled at the god who looked more amused than frightened by the Ex-King's outburst "I WILL ACHIEVE THIS WITH MY OWN WILL! WITH MY OWN DEDICATION! AND WITHOUT BETRAYING THE ONE PERSON WHO TAKEN ME UP WHEN ALL OTHERS THROWED ME TO THE GROUND!" He ended up panting, but still holding his head high and his expression fierce. "OK, then." Discord said, putting his hands on his back and slowly flying backwards. The changeling's expression changed from one of anger to one of complete confusion. "Just like that...? Are you going to give up that fast?" Discord burst out laughing. "I only made this proposal to cause additional chaos because I was bored. But you and your 'Master' are already causing a lot of chaos for me! ~" He spoke with a smile that broke his face as he flew in circles "When I saw a Changeling, alone, frustrated, helpless... I couldn't resist~" He said in a low tone as he licked his lips. Thorax just narrowed his eyes with hatred. "This is all a game to you." It wasn't a question, it was an statement. "Of course it is! Life is just one huge amusement park! I just know how to have more fun than most!~" He said laughing as he circled Thorax "What i don't know is, why don't you help me set it on fire?" The God asked in a voice that grew darker and darker, more and more frightening as he got closer and closer to the changeling. Which surprisingly didn't back down, but instead he faced the god of chaos in defiance. "Get out of my sight Discord, and never come near me again, you two-faced freak." That drew a reaction from the god, for the first time Thorax saw it, Discord had frowned, and growled. "Listen here you little-" He trailed off, suddenly and out of nowhere, his disdainful expression changed to one of shock and desperation. Thorax raised an eyebrow at the scene the god was putting on, but he said nothing. "N-no, he didn't.... H-he can't!" He stuttered in a tone of despair, something he had never seen the god of chaos do in his life either. He looked back at the changeling. "What have you all done??" He screamed in shock as he shook Thorax, who was totally bewildered by the situation. "What the hell are you talking about??" Thorax screamed as he was shaken by Discord. This caused the God of Chaos to stop and release the changeling as he walked backwards, nearly losing his balance, having to lean on the tree. He casts a panicked look this time at Thorax, who was surprised at the sincerity of the god's despair. "You don't know what you brought back. You have doomed us all. He will devour everything in his path, and nothing will be able to stop it!" He said with finality, snapping his fingers and disappearing as quickly as he appeared. Thorax was now alone again in the forest, which had now returned to its natural state, the animals rustling again along with the muffled sound of chains hitting rocks. What got into Discord? What scared an immortal being like him? And what did he say about 'Devour everything'? He shook his head. Turning around and walking back to town. He couldn't believe he was actually caring about what Discord said. His acting was good he wouldn't lie, he believed that look of despair unleashed on him. But it's obvious what he was trying to do, making him, let his guard down with that liar's false fears and trick him into working with him out of pity. He was not as foolish as that abomination thought. A long sigh left his mouth as he tightened his grip on his skin angrily. How could he be so angry over something as small as that? Laughing in despair like a maniac? He thought angrily as he kicked the can of rage. Discord had weakened him enough, he should have used his influence to let his chaotic feelings to his advantage. I promise master, I promise I'll never abandon you like the others abandoned me, you have my word. "Ooooooooohoooooh Hooooooohoooo!~" He stopped dead on his tracks, A voice bewitched him, a choir, it was beautiful. Of course the set of voices was wonderful to hear, but that first one. It was as if an instrument had gained a voice of its own. He had to know who it belonged to. Following the sounds, he saw in the distance a huge gathering of people, a large number of humans surrounding a fire, guitar sounds played along with a choir of people. The crowd singing along. 'Well.... I have nothing better to do.... And Vader obviously will not get out of his room anytime soon... Let's see what this is about.' "When the world seems bleak and cold When your bones feel tired and old When wind is howling through the trees!" Impressively, people in the crowd made way for him. Many with a look of disdain, but most of them with looks of admiration and approval, he was Vader's chosen one after all. He continued to walk through the group towards the fire, listening to the music and singing voices, it was beautiful and catchy. "There's a shelter from the storm There's a fire burning warm You'll find it if you follow him!" 'This is getting.... Getting really close to home. He chuckled sad with the thought, remembering the countless nights he spent alone in the rain and storm running away in a bonfire. The closer he got to the fire, the more he saw the better the choir that directed the crowd and showed the way. They surrounded a central figure who was standing in a chair, the female voice leading the way. It was a Changeling. A Female Changeling. "Oh, the Bliss Oh, the Bliss Oh, the Bliss will set you free Oh, the Bliss is gonna make you see!" The crowd sang as he walked, making almost a corridor to he walk upon "When the world seems grim and dark When the sky won't show a star When fog is thicker than the sea" He didn't have enough words to describe her, her scales reflected in the light of the descending sun, her eyes green like the beautiful lawns of a pasture. Your body is healthy and well cared for. She was magnificent, to him, almost a mirage. He continued to get closer, and the closer he got, the more he realized more and more her beauty was something he had never seen anywhere, in any corner of his former kingdom. "Travel through the blackest night In the forest hides the light You'll find it if you follow him!" Her simple cloth and hood did not hide her wonderful and beautiful face, with features and a unique beauty so perfect and well placed it looked like they had been carved by some ancient god. Their eyes met, and when they met, he was more well received than he possibly could've asked. "The Chosen One came! He basks us with his presence! Rejoice brother and Sisters! REJOICE!" All around them people cheered, clapping and throwing their hands in the air, he felt loved, he felt as this place was his calling, very embarrassed as he scratched the back of his head. She was staring at him with her eyes, eyes that burned as hot as the supernova of a thousand suns. Slowly she got down from her chair as she walked towards him. "Oh, the Bliss Oh, the Bliss Oh, the Bliss will set you free Oh, the Bliss is gonna make you see" His heart felt like it was going to explode out of his chest as she approached him removing her hood, proudly displaying her wonderful face. Without thinking and suddenly, he bowed, one hand on his chest and the other stretched back, startling the other Changeling, thus causing many women in the crowd to squeal with delight and a few men to whistle in celebration to them. He was asking her for a dance. "When the world is torn by war When the rain of bullets pours When bombs fall like autumn leaves!" She hesitantly and blushing a little, took his hand after bowing back to him. Gently Thorax pulled her close, surprising her, he picked her up and stood by her side in the waltz position, he then started to dance while the crowd sang with them, several couples being pushed or dragged laughing into the center as well. "There's a garden through the gate Where Vader keeps us safe You'll find it if you follow him!" He didn't take his eyes off her, who giggled as they danced, twirled together. Her laugh was lovely, it made his heart burn with a fervor he had never felt before. He laughed along with her as they continued to dance and listen to the beautiful music being sung along with many other couples. Thorax for the first time in a long time felt nothing but happiness. He was for the first time feeling truly accepted, he was having fun. He was feeling... At home. "And oh, the Bliss Oh, the Bliss Oh, the Bliss will set you free Oh, the Bliss is gonna make you see!" Time passed like the wind, he didn't know how long he was in that circle dancing and singing along with that angel, but he didn't care, how many hours it was, he didn't want it to end, and he would enjoy every second. "Oh, the Bliss! Oh, the Bliss! Oh, the Bliss!" At the end of the dance, at the end of the song, when the choir would lower their tones along with the end of the guitar notes. He was holding her back as they were in the final Waltz pose, both of them staring at each other with the fire of passion in their eyes. Without a second thought, he pulled her closer and closer, her smile grew more and more, and then the lips met, he made contact with the sweet lips of his dancing partner, who had reciprocated holding his face. Everyone was cheering around them and applauding for the dance and the scene they were making. Thorax had found something that was missing in his life, that he never expected he needed, that he never thought he would enjoy or even need. But now? He didn't know how he would live away from this magnificent celestial being in front of him. That Changeling for the first time found true love. In the background, a figure watched them, its red eyes piercing the darkness, not far away but not close enough to be seen. It laughed softly. "You did it Thorax." The rising moon revealed Darth Vader leaning on a tree watching the crowd, exclusively his apprentice. "Enjoy, enjoy while you can. And never let go of that desire, never let go of that need, and never leave that person you've found." He says as he turned his back and walked towards the nowhere, entering the darkness of the city. "Or you will lose yourself..." He finished by fading into the night, the only witness being the glow of the early moonlight.