//------------------------------// // The Meeting // Story: An Unlikely Couple // by Legacy55 //------------------------------// “Discord really has changed, the elements saw hope in him and set him free. We’ve gotten over the hate that we once held over each other, and real love has blossomed. You may not understand it, but I’m just asking you, my most faithful student, to accept our love. You will understand when you see us together. Princess Celestia.” Spike finished the letter, lowering it so he could see his friend’s reaction. “But… There’s no way that he could have changed!” “Oh come on Twilight, you just heard it from the princess herself! Now let’s go get some food, I’m starving!” The baby dragon wined, throwing the letter to the side. “We can’t Spike, we have to save the princess! Discord’s tricked her somehow, so it’s up to me to put an end to this!” Twilight began browsing through the huge assortment of books, desperately trying to find something that could help. Spike rolled his eyes at her and sighed. She really was impulsive at times, “But Twilight, remember Nightmare Moon? The princess knew about everything, you should have just listened to her in the first place!” Twilight shook her head in anger; she really didn’t like to bring that memory up. That may have been when she made all her friends, but she had acted… Stupid, to say the least… “This is different Spike! Now get me the book on mind control!” The baby dragon sighed again before going to grab her book. Sometimes there was just no reasoning with her… ----------------------- “But, but Celestia! He isn’t even the same species as you, what could you possibly see in him?” Luna questioned, eyeing her sister as a group of servants took her measurements. “Ugh... Do we have to do this now? They need to get these measurements to Ponyville so my dress can get started.” She craned her neck so a pony could measure her. “Well we have to- wait what? You’re getting your dress done in Ponyville?!” Celestia closed her eyes and let out a sigh, “Yes sister. From what I’m told Twilight’s friend is a wonderful designer.” “But… Ponyville’s just a peasant town filled with earth ponies! Why on Equstria would you ever let them make your dress with their dirty little hooves?” Celestia reaching the end of her line, snarled. Very rarely would she let her Princess like composure slip, but when she did… “Luna…” She said through clenched teeth, “Would you please, get out and let them finish? We can talk later.” Noticing how angry her sister was getting she had to keep from letting out a chuckle, “Very well, we’ll finish this discussion later.” With that she left the room, letting her sister breathe a sigh of relief. Her sister sure knew how to push her buttons, even more so then Discord… ------------------------- “Alright Spike, but only ten minutes then we’re back in the library!” Twilight lectured as the door bell rang throughout Sugarcube Corner. “Right.” He nodded and ran to the counter as fast as his little legs could take him. He tried to peek over the counter, wondering where Pinkie or the Cakes could be. “Didn’t Pinkie say she’s looking after the place for today? Where is she?” Suddenly the sound of laughter echoed through the store. The deep laugh reminded her of someone and she immediately scanned the store, her horn at the ready. “I think it’s coming from the kitchen.” Spike commented casually, stepping around the counter and heading deeper into the bakery. “Wait Spike, its dangerous!” She ran after him protectively, sliding to a stop in the kitchen. What she saw made her jaw drop. “It’s delicious!” Pinkie Pie giggled covered head to hooves in chocolate milk. Positioned above her was a cotton candy cloud that rained chocolate milk into her awaiting mouth. Hovering right beside her, laughing up a storm was Discord. His tail flickering back and forth as he chuckled heartily. “Pinkie, you sure do know how to appreciate a laugh!” Noticing Twilight enter his grin grew at least two sizes. “Twilight Sparkle! Just the pony I wanted to see!” He snapped his fingers and within a blink of an eye he was beside the purple unicorn. His sudden movement scared her, and she jumped back a few feet. “D-d-discord! But, what in Celestia’s name are you doing here?” Her reaction made him laugh, “Oh Twilight Sparkle, I don’t think your teacher would be very pleased to hear you say her name in vain.” “But?! What do you want?!” She grinded her hooves into the floor, and pointed her horn directly at him like a loaded gun. “Calm down my little pony.” The Draconquus reached out an arm and pushed her horn towards the ground. “I’m not here to hurt anypony.” Twilight snarled at him, “You’re not fooling me! You can trick the princess, you can trick my friends, but you’re not tricking me!” Discord rolled his mismatched eyes at her. “Oh come now, didn’t the princess tell you? I’ve changed, just ask your friend.” He pointed a finger to the pink pony who was bathing in the chocolate milk. “Yeah Twilight! Discord’s changed now, he’s fun!” She said in between mouthfuls of the sugary treat. Not believing a single word of it she shook her head, “Spike! Back me up here!” She looked to her side, but the dragon was gone. It took her a minute to realize he was with Pinkie rolling around and drinking his fill. “I was just on my way to see you when I came upon this amazing bakery. You know, Pinkie was the only pony who wasn’t scared of me. She understands the joys of laughter, unlike so many other ponies…” “That’s it, Spike we’re leaving!” She turned her tail and went to leave. Noticing the anger and seriousness in her voice, her assistant followed without a word. “Well if you must go, but we’ll see each other again soon. I can’t wait to see you at the wedding, it’ll be hilarious!” Twilight left with Spike in tow, barley able to contain her anger at this point. “See! I told you that he hasn’t changed!” She growled as they went onto the main street of Ponyville. “But it’s not like he’s hurting anypony, why don’t you just give up on this?!” He pleaded, trying his best to keep up with Twilight, who was almost galloping down the road. “No! I’ll prove to you and everyone else that I’m right! Just wait and see!” -------------------------- Picking up speed Rainbow Dash angled herself upwards. She continued climbing higher into the sky, until she reached a sufficient height. Knowing this was the perfect time; she stopped and instead turned downwards. With a speed that could rival the Wonderbolts she spiraled towards the earth, a rainbow trailing in her wake. “Yes, this is gonna be it!” She yelled her voice barley audibly over the supersonic winds. A visibly cone was forming around her, just a little faster and she would break it. “I’m gonna do a sonic rainboom!” Suddenly a lightning bolt shot out right beside her, scaring her half to death. With the cyan Pegasus’s concentration broken, the barrier forced her back. Rainbow Dash flew high into the sky before plummeting to the ground below. Moving far too fast to extend her wings she closed her eyes, waiting for the inevitably impact. It came, but it wasn’t what she was expecting. It was almost like she had sunk into the ground. When she opened her eyes she quickly realized she was floating in an odd blob of green. Curiously, she stuck out her tongue and tasted the weird thing. “Jell-o?” She asked, her voice muffled from the food. Licking her lips she quickly ate her way out, creating a tunnel out to the side. Landing on the ground she realized she was covered in it, and quickly began licking the delicious food from her face. “How does it taste Rainbow Dash?” An unknown voice called out to her. Her eyes raced across the sky as she tried to find the mysterious figure. “Up here.” Rainbow Dash looked up, and floating above her was a creature that made her heart swell with rage. “Discord!” The cyan Pegasus roared before shooting up into the sky beside him. “Put em up you wing stealing monster!” She shot at him like a bullet, but with a snap of his fingers he was already long gone. “What is with everypony? They keep expecting that I’m evil, all I want is a little fun!” He grinned as the Pegasus charged at him again. “Yeah, and that fun is at the expense of everypony!” After a few missed charges she was panting, barley able to keep herself up. “You know we can relate Rainbow Dash, I love flying to! It’s not as fun as laughing, but it’s still enjoyable to fly through the sky!” Discord moved his arms like he was an Olympic swimmer, moving through the air as if it was water. “Don’t even try and compare us! We’re nothing alike! All you are is a monster who gets a kick out of other pony’s misery!” Rainbow Dash found a new found strength, and once again raced at him. “Oh but we are the same! I’ve heard that you love pranks, so do I! This is one of my favorites!” He moved his snake like body and she shot right past him. Turning around they were face to face. He grabbed her hoof with his lion paw, and immediately an electric current shot through her body. She pulled away momentarily stunned. Discord burst out in a storm of laughter, he fell on his back almost crying. “What’s the matter Rainbow Dash, are you shocked to see me? Bwahaha!” The Draconquus burst out in laughter again, holding his sides it hurt so much. “That’s not funny…” She mumbled, rubbing her sore hoof. It seemed like she had forgotten that was one of her favorite pranks, employing it against Gilda when she had visited and occasionally on Pinkie Pie. “Oh come on Rainbow Dash, lighten up! Haven’t you heard the news? I’m getting married to Celestia!” Her previous expression of anger immediately faded, instead confusion filled her face. “Wh-what? You’re getting married to Celestia?!” “Yep, and oh look at the time.” He checked an oversized wristwatch that was adorned with letters instead of numbers and seemed to be running backwards. “I’m meeting her for Dinner tonight, time just flies when you’re having fun! Well goodbye Rainbow Dash, hope to see you sometime before the wedding!” With a loud snap he was gone, leaving the bewildered Pegasus alone and even more confused.