Ending: Atonement
The sleepy, deformed being awoke to the fine morning, his whole body aching in many different ways. Looking at his claw, which sparked fluent energy of chaotic magnitudes, his thoughts sank into the remembrances of the changeling queen, and how she almost gained control of his power completely and tried to use him like a puppet. The thought of actually hurting his two alicorn friends ruptured his fears in a new way, and placed his mentality in a more correct state. Slowly, the shimmering claw reverted to normal, but would from time and again spark up, only to return to its present state.
The draconequus rose from his luxurious bed and peered to the mirror to see his body. He looked different somehow. Maybe it was his eyes, or his outlook on life, but this new Discord had a kinder aura about him. Perhaps this was the kind of aura he saw in the six elements of harmony... and then it hit him. The elements still deserved an apology. He hastily strutted over to the throne room and entered to see Celestia giggling with one of her personal guards. He approached, but Celestia simply smiled his way.
“Good morning, Discord,” she said admirably. “Sleep well, I presume?”
Discord nodded his head, and asked, “Are we going to Ponyville today? I need to apologize to your student, and her friends, remember?”
Celestia frowned, and attempted to dismiss the notion with, “Today isn’t good for me, mainly because-”
“Please!” Discord interjected. “I need to get this off my chest. If I don't...” He stopped himself to look at his now yellow, glowing claw. The electric energy surged forcefully, making him close his eyes. However, the light died down. He once again looked back at her highness with serious eyes. More calmly, he continued, “I’m still feeling my chaotic mindset overtake my true disposition, and I need to see those fillies to ensure their forgiveness… something that I don’t actually deserve… but need.”
Her highness looked at her guard, and sighed, “Cancel all my appointments, for this requires my full attention.” As she rose, Discord blew a puff of air. The two entered the carriage room where the princess’s signature rides could be found. Two pegasi ponies prepped themselves for departure while Discord and the princess hopped on.
While they rode, the two talked of fond memories such as them exploring the Everfree Forest, and their first visit to Cloudsdale when it was justly made. They reached the city of Ponyville in roughly four hours, and landed in front of Twilight’s tree house. Inside, Twilight was discussing with her friends about the letter that was sent to her from Princess Celestia herself.
“And so, this friend, which you all know wishes to apologize… but it doesn’t say who it is!”
Rainbow suggested, “It must be Gilda! She must have gone to Canterlot, and got upset about the way she acted, and is now ready to apologize!”
Fluttershy interrupted, “But what about Iron Will? He may be coming to apologize for turning me against my friends.”
“Yes, but then there’s Trixie,” Twilight offered. “She might have been able to come to her senses to realize she was being very rude to me, and all of you as well!”
All these assumptions were thrown out the window when Celestia knocked. The moment she did, the door slowly opened, creating this ominous feel of things. The rays of light shadowed Celestia’s guest, but as he entered the room, thrilling chills were sent through each of the elements. Memories of his horrible deeds surfaced in each pony's mind, making the awkward moment even more stressful for Discord. He stood there, gazing at everypony with worried eyes, begging fate to be kind with their judgment. Celestia cleared her throat, almost making Twilight jump as she did.
“You all remember Discord… He… has something to say to all of you.”
Everypony stood, trembling before the draconequus. Their fear emitted like smoke wafting from dried ice. The being just looked down, returned his gaze to the six, and looked over at his child hood friend, Celestia, begging for her assistance with just his stares.
Suddenly, Twilight trotted towards the two, her torso lowering before her mentor. "Uh, with all do respect, your highness... HOW COULD YOU BRING DISCORD HERE?!" She cleared her throat, and quickly resumed bowing.
“You see girls,” Celestia stammered, staring desperately at Twilight. “A draconequus is a being with powers, yes… but with the magic of friendship, those chaotic abilities wither away, and that’s where it all went wrong.”
As Celestia explained the whole story about the time when they were kids, and all the way up until the present, the six mares received an understanding of this misunderstood creature. He was never a threat unless friendship ceased to comfort his soul, and knowing this became the one piece of knowledge that told the elements he was here to apologize. As he looked into the eyes of Twilight, the mare he tortured the most during his return, he began.
“I know… I made mistakes in the past, and I split up your friendship… not only that, but almost caused a rupturing in your wellbeing… something I regret more than anything else now, but I come to you with a heavy heart, and a good mentality… I wish I could do more to make you… all of you understand that this was never supposed to happen… I was never supposed to develop my powers… this wasn’t Celestia's or Luna's fault, nor was it mine… Okay, maybe a little bit of my fault, but it was mostly just… a bad turn of events that caused all this devastation I brought… and I’m sorry… I really mean it when I say that. If I could make you understand just how much grief I feel right now, I would.” His last three words were the most emotional he had ever said. “I am sorry.”
Twilight bowed her head, and sighed. As she looked back at the other ponies, her eyes unsure, she told the draconequus, "We forgive you, kind of harm not to, but there's still the problem of you possibly being a threat, right?"
Celestia looked at Fluttershy, and beckoned her to walk by her side for a time...