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// Prologue 
// Story: Marking the Generations – Part Three 
// by Glimbursts 
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Discord sat in his comfy armchair, reclined back as he looked at the many monitors that were floating all around him in a huge arc. The room was turning around and around the furniture and he smiled as he plucked a cucumber sandwich from a plate as it floated by. 

The only other item of note was a large ornate mirror floating opposite the monitors. Suddenly, there was a flash from this mirror as a portal opened. Discord sighed loudly and scowled as he heard the sound of somepony behind him.

“Oh, do I have to make things more comfortable for you now?” he moaned.

“If you wouldn’t mind.”

“Fine,” Discord spat as he clicked his clawed fingers. 

The room instantly stopped spinning and settled in what would be considered a normal position. There was a sound of hoofs connecting with the no longer moving floor.

“Are you certain you want to watch this next part? Discord asked. “You already know what happens.”

“I don’t know everything that happens, there’s a piece missing from my memory.”

“But are you sure you want to see that missing piece?” Discord asked.

There was a pause and a sigh before Discord's guest answered. “I’m sure. I would like to know what happened at last.”

“Then I’ll get some more refreshments,” Discord smiled as he clicked his clawed fingers.

Another comfortable chair appeared beside his own, and a small table appeared between them. The plate of sandwiches that had been floating around landed and two cups appeared on the table, both filled with a fizzy beverage. Additional plates of food suddenly floated from the kitchen and also landed on the table.

“Do take a seat,” Discord smiled. “The show’s about to begin.”