Flutershys and her new friends got back into town. There were banners and music all around. The decorations looked wonderful. And there was plenty of food to go around.
Fluttershy never had a party in her honor. Not this big anyway. When she was little her little family would do something for her birthday. The party kinda reminded her of that only with a whole town.
She looked around. It was a rather strange town. It only had one street lined with buildings that all looked exactly alike. Nothing strange about the buildings either made completely to look like log cabins. But then she remembered where she was the moment she smelled cinnamon on one of the walls. They were definitely edible. She looked at the roofs and realized that what she thought were brick roofs were actually some kind of hard candy. Such a strange place she'd have to get used to.
Everyone danced around to the music some singing about the town. AJ kept around, and the two quickly became friends. Many of the town folk came to meet her and say hello but didn't rush her like earlier that day.
As the sun set(or the orenge that brought light to the area set) the music became louder, and the dancing never seem to stop. She at first was shy as usual but with the help of AJ, she got into the swing of things.
Finally, after several dances, she asked AJ if they could take a break to which she agreed.
AJ walked her over to a bench right In the middle of town. Behind them stood a tall gargoyle statue.
"Umm, may I ask how old are you... And everyone else. "She said looking around...
"Oh, it's no problem. You may have noticed tho we're all pretty young here."
Fluttershy didn't want to be rude. And she awkwardly smiled.
"Heh, no problem. "AJ replied to her expression. "I'll list everyone here by name, but we don't know anyone's age except spikes."
Pound cake
pumpkin cake
spike is 10 actually has 200 but is ten to us
my sister apple bloom
Rarity's sister's sweaty bell
scootaloo
babe seed
silver spoon
Diamond
maud
rarity
gallus
dash rainbow
cranky,
"that's not my name!" cranky yelled.
"And what's your name?" Aj called back.
"I can't remember, but it's not cranky..."
Fluttershy tilted her head at this but AJ shrugged and continued her list.
Big mac
Derpy
Braeburn
Pinky pie
"me, I'm the second oldest here. If you don't count Spike.
Starlight I believe is the oldest out of all of us. But we really don't remember."
Fluttershy nodded. Umm ok, but where are the adults where are your parents?
Applejack shrugged. "That's kinda the odd thing. We're all orphans.... I think."
Orphans…
"and the truth is." Applejack frowned. "We don't remember how long we've been here. Or anything about our parents."
She nodded. "And we say we're all family here but the truth is. "Applejack frowned. "Most of us are not related. Tho we pretend to be. It just makes it easier."
"Oh. I'm sorry."Fluttershy said feeling awkward. What now? She was in a town full of orphans.
"I never would have imagine that The Gargoyle king…""
Applejack raised her eye at the statement. "The what now?"
"Oh, I mean the king. I never would have imagine he let a town of orphans live in his castle."
"Word of advice. While that's a great name don't call him that. The king hates to be called names."
Fluttershy nodded. "I guess I would too. I just called him that because of all the gargoyles around here." Fluttershy gestured to the large statue behind her.
"Hay that reminds me do you know where discord is?" She said as she looked around the town. "I wanted to thank him for helping me earlier."
"Discord?" AJ asked confused.
"Oh, yes. He helped me find my way back. I was surprised to see he lived here."
"Uh, Hun. I know every person here. And I never heard of no discord."
Fluttershy's head spun to her. "What…what? But he helped me get back."
"Hmm. Never heard of him."
Pinky pie jumped in out of nowhere over hearing the conversation. "Such a strange name too. oh, I know when you see him next just invite him to town. Maybe he lives out in the forest."
AJ shrugged." Yeah, I guess here in this castle there are a lot of strange creatures living in that forest."
"Hmm, maybe," Fluttershy muttered. "Umm, do you know anything about the talking rabbit..."
"Huh! They shouted." The area grew silent as everyone stopped singing and dancing.
"Umm, was it something I said…?" Fluttershy asked.
"Animals don't talk." Starlight demanded. "I will not have any of this mumbo jumbo going through town aging."
"Oh, but they do they really do little girls said running up to them..." Starlight rolled her eyes. "Apple bloom…"
"But then a light came from somewhere in the crowd. The crowd split apart to reveal dash still with her hood up.
Strange, isn't it?
"Oh no, don't start." Starlight groaned.
"Well, well, well, what have we here?"
Fluttershy, huh?
Ooh, you should be scared.
"No, no dash. Our king is not like that."
"Oh, really he's not, huh? Might I remind you of this?" She yelled and tore off her cloak revealing her rainbow hair. "This is what happens when you question the king. Punishment. And for that matter, no one ever saw the king, but we all have a story. One that he keeps from us. Why are we here, and why won't he tell us? Why does he stay up in his tower and never greet us?"
Fluttershy jumped back as dash jumped in her face.
So, you're the one everybody's talkin' about?
You're joking, you're joking
I can't believe my eyes
You're joking me, you gotta be
This can't be right time. Look newbie the king
He's ancient, he's ugly
I don't know which is worse
I might just cry in fear now
If I don't die laughing first
What he truly is the chaos lord and when he says
There's trouble close at hand
You'd better pay attention, now
'Cause, you're in the chaos land.
And if you aren't shaking
There's something very wrong
'Cause this may be the last time you hear the chaotic song, oh (wow)
Oh (wow)
Oh (oh, yes we're in the CHAOSland)
Well, if I'm feelin' antsy
And I've nothin' much to do
I might just tell you my tale
While I eat this delicious stew
"Alright, dash you've done enough." Applejack said as she continued the song.
Look sugar cube there's nothing to fear. Even if it's a little strange he does play fair. Tho I must emit he can seem kinda strange. He protects us all and never Dallas her in the chaos land
(oh)
Oh (oh)
Oh (oh)
Oh yeah, he's the chaos lord. (oh yeah, we live in the chaos land.
Pink sang next.
Now, here and there you'll see a bit of odd. You'll find a shadow on the wall watching from abroad. Sometimes you hear a voice or two or maybe even three. But all it really is, my friend is the chaos king.
Dash jumped up on top of a table
You're joking, you're joking
I can't believe my ears
Would someone shut these fools up?
I'm drowning in my tears
It's funny, I'm laughing
You really are too much
And now, with your permission
I'm going to tell my stuff
"Well, what are you going to say?" Fluttershy asked.
I'm going to do the best I can to explain.
So there I was, a strong knight for the southern king. I went toe to toe with the devil himself, and he decided to sing.
Oh, the sound of rolling dice
To me is music in the air, he told me. Take it and make a deal with me just please it will make me happy.
He was bored, and I didn't know, so I fell for his game. He cheats his way and I lost and I became his slave.
'Cause he's the gambling chaos man
And no he don't play fair.
It's much more fun to him, it seems
When lives are on the line
Not his of course
But yours, oh boy
Now that'd be just fine
Stop it dash, don't be brash. Rarity chimed in. Darling, I promise you he won't harm a fly. So long of course he isn't disturbed and that is just divine.
I mean look at you, he let you live and isn't that very kind. I mean, after all, he can't show weakness can he, or everyone who wants to kill him would try?
And why do they want to because he has power? Because he's a little unordinarily well that seems a bit extraordinary. Just leave the poor thing alone. He means no harm, so long as you don't try and strip him to the bone.
Oh, brother, you're something
You put me in a spin
She needs to comprehend
The position that she's in
Its hopeless, you're finished
You haven't got a prayer
'Cause, you live the chaos land now and under the king's watch You ain't going nowhere. None of us are.
She said as she slowly approached Fluttershy, who bit her lip a little afraid.
"Ok, that's enough." Starlight barked. "You're just mad, course you get punished every time you bad-moth the king. And .get us all, one of his punishments by the way are harmless pranks. I can tell you, he means no harm…"AJ said looking at Fluttershy. Who gave a little nod.
"The king's evil and we all know it. You just don't want to face his wrath. Cowards the lot of ya!" Dash shouted.
"Now everyone starts cleaning up. We got work to do in the morning." Aj yelled. Starlight continued. "Yes, apple jacks got a point. As mayor, I call this party alarm. You've all met Fluttershy now let's get to bed. pip, pip". She clapped her hands.
"Why are you in charge? You're not my mother. "Rainbow dash yelled out.
Starlight turned to her with a gasp. "And I'm glad I'm not. But someone here has to be responsible. And it certainly isn't going to be you."
Dash shrugged.
Fluttershy, while the two began arguing, thought she heard snickering and laughing. As the others started to clean up the party, she decided to see who it was.
There leaning against the stature on the other side was none other than discord chuckling. "Oh, dear," he said as he whipped a tear out of his eye. "How amusing. Chaos king. I'll have to remember that one." He chuckled further as he took a bite of a red apple.
"Oh, discord. Umm, it's you". She said with a small but happy smile.
Discord turned to her. He wore a black top hot same cloak and what seemed to be a long fancy black robe. His long claw-like fingers held the apple between them.
He swallows his apple. Just as the wind blew past his greasy black hair. "Oh, it's you aging, eh? How's your first day in chaos vill?" He asked with a toothy grin. His teeth seemed sharp and fanglike. Kept his eyes closed. He stood in the shadow of the statue
Fluttershy shrugged, a bit confused and frightened. "Oh, uh. It's nice, I guess."
"Yes, well, I'm sure being ripped from your home and family must have been traumatic for you". He turned back with a sly grin and took another bite of his apple. He spoke with his mouth full. "Sorry about that by the way, but you must understand. We can't show the other kingdoms' weaknesses."
Fluttershy nodded. "Oh, it's not your fault."
"Mmm you know for a bunch of kids, they grow really good apples here, even without magic.Of course, my favorite fruit around here has to be the snoss berry."
"The snoss berry?" she asked, confused.
"Oh yeah, you got to try it sometime. Anyway, dash just has hair die in her hair if she ever got her hair cleaned, she'd learn that by now. Still was a good tune. Nice to see that apple jack has a good head on her shoulders. If you need anything, be sure to go to her."
"Uhh, why don't people know of you?" Asked Fluttershy.
"I told you no one called me by my name, only my title." He waved his hand. "In fact, do me a favor and forget that you know it." He said, sounding bored.
"Oh, umm then what do I call you that..."
"Hay Fluttershy, we got your bed all setup." Apple bloom said. "Oh, who are you talking to? I heard you talking."
She turned to the little girl. "Oh, I was just talking about dis..." She turned back only to find the statue." Uh. Discord." She called out his name." Dis…" She walked around the statue. "Did... Did you just see him walk off then?"
"Nope. No one but you were standing here. That's why I had to ask. Hmm, maybe you've seen the ghost."
"The ghost." Fluttershy repeated in a stutter.
"Oh, yeah, every now and then we'll see a black shadow or a distant voice. Believe it or not, but it once saved me and babes when we were little. Come on in and I'll tell you all about it."
Fluttershy nodded and followed her inside.