//------------------------------// // Don't Look at me // Story: Harmonizing Of Fluttering Chaos // by TuniPeace //------------------------------// Chapter six: Don’t look at me “See, the Princess gave everypony a letter!” Said Spike. “One for you, and Pinkie Pie, AppleJack, All of us! Even me! I think it’s kinda like the Grand Galloping Gala, but for ponies that like one another.” “I think you're right, Spike.” Replied Twilight Sparkle. “My letter says that I’m allowed one other special pony to the evening. I don’t know anypony... Hmm... What about you Fluttershy...? Fluttershy?” Fluttershy had her head down. She started to remember all of the fun and togetherness that Discord and her shared. But now, he would do it with another pony. “Oh, Fluttershy...” Worried Twilight. “It’s alright... Like you said, you are helping a friend.” “I... I know... And look at him... He must be thrilled.” “Or maybe Princess Celestia inadvertently turned him back to stone.” Said Twilight. “I... I don’t remember anything... I Don’t know what to...” Discord quietly said. He was indeed petrified, at the thought of being an escort for Celestia at this Hearts and Hooves gathering. In front of all of the ponies of Equestria. Discord was afraid that he might do something to embarrass her or worse. Discord rushed to Fluttershy's side. He keeled down to her level, lacing his fingers together and eyes full of water. “Please, Fluttershy. You HAVE to come along. I know that you are a very shy pony, and do not like large crowds, but you are my friend! I feel that I can rely on you for support in case I slip or start to do something that I’m not supposed to.” Fluttershy looked down and away. She scratched at the floor with her hoof and shook her head, ‘no’. Discord, Twilight and Spike were taken aback. “But Fluttershy, we have been studying the rules of manners and etiquette, just for this moment. We just can’t leave him hanging like this!” Argued Twilight Sparkle. “Yes I shall go. BUT... Not to be a reference guide.” Fluttershy snapped. Fluttershy raised her head and looked forward at Twilight Sparkle. her face serious, gentle and determined.. “If the powerful magic of friendship and love is to truly come true for this night... Then Discord has to go at it with the skills that we helped him with. He has a little over a week left until this event. And I think that he will do just fine. Discord...” Fluttershy looked at her nervous friend. She smiled at him with closed lips and assurance. “Just be her friend... Be with her what you are to me... And she’ll fall in love with you in no time. Talk about everything and anything. And most of all... Tell her the truth... When you start with the truth and planting the seeds of love, it will flourish into the most beautiful fruit filled forest that even Equestria would be envious of.” “Oh... really? It’s that easy? Myself...?” Asked the unsure draconequus. “I know that for a fact!” Replied the yellow Pegasus. “Oh, well... thank you... Thank you, so very much my dearest friend.” Discord wraps his arms around Fluttershy. She returned the hug. They release one another and Fluttershy leans her face close to his almost kissing him. Discord cocks his head back slightly and releases Fluttershy fully. Fluttershy looked around the room and forgot that Twilight and Spike were still there. Twilight and Spike looked at one another then turned their eyes to the floor. “Um... I think we should deliver these letters to the rest of the girls.” Said Twilight. “Oh! Um, yes... Yes, we better do that. Goodnight Fluttershy and Discord!” Said a leaving Spike. “Ah-ha... sure... o.k.... good... good night...” Quietly spoke the embarrassed yellow pony. Twilight and Spike closed the door behind them. Fluttershy looked up at Discord and then quickly away. She started to retreat upstairs before Discord appeared in front of her. She was surprisingly un-startled. Fluttershy bowed her head and sighed. “I thought that you would be more excited about this event, Fluttershy.” Said Discord with concern. What’s up?” “Oh, nothing... Nothing here nor there, I... I guess... I suppose that I’m more tired than I thought after that lecture Twilight presented.” “OH! Yeah... Yes... Hmm... I did forget about that. Not the lessons mind you. I mean it flew over my head when I got that letter from Celestia!.” Discord said with glee. “Isn’t this just grand? Who are you going to invite? Hmm? Oh I bet it is that red brute from the Apple family Farm. Well he does-” “I... I JUST DON’T WANNA THINK OF IT RIGHT NOW!” Shouted Fluttershy. “Fluttershy! What-” “I-I have to go to bed!” Cried Fluttershy. “Excuse me!” Discord stepped to the side as Fluttershy raced past him. He lowered his head and floated down to the couch. The days leading up to the Hearts and Hooves day event were as fast as Rainbow-Dash Flying across Equestria... But Slow and painful for Fluttershy. Everypony, even Discord and Spike were back and forth from Rarity’s Boutique, arranging outfits and other accessories. “Well, I can surely say that I have never used my designing talents on a draconequus before. But I must say, I think I did a smashing job!” Rarity boasted. The pony friends and Spike all laughed. Everypony except Fluttershy. She was like a wallflower, hiding within the shadows of the room. Rarity and the others looked on at her. “Well what do you think, Fluttershy?” Asked the fashionable unicorn. “You're his best friend.” “You would think that, wouldn't you.” Said Discord sadly. “She has been acting distant as of late... Barely looking or talking to me.” “You don’t say!” Rarity said in shock. “I just did!” Snapped Discord. “Discord... I’ll talk to her... I actually know what is going on.” Assured Twilight. “Really?”Asked Discord. “Yes, I will” Assured Twilight, laying her purple hoof on his side with a head nod. “Oh... Thank you...” Said the relieved former lord of chaos. “Oh and Twilight?... Even though you don’t really think so... You have become my friend also.” Twilight was taken aback by Discord’s kind words. Pinkie Pie and Rarity’s eyes started to fill with tears. Twilight looked down and away. She then went forward to Discord and embraced him quickly, then ran off toward Fluttershy who was too lost within her thoughts in the corner of the room to hear or see anything. “So... Beautiful...” Pinkie Pie Sniffled. “It’s like watching an award winning play on the importance of friendship and forgiveness.” Rarity cried. “That was nice” Added AppleJack. “Ah who cares!” Rainbow Dash snapped. “Yeah he’s a good guy now and we can all be friends. We already know that.” “It sounds like somepony needs a hug as well.” Discord Said. “Who wishes to jump on the Discord-Hug Express?!” “Ah-a! No way! Keep those mixed match arms to yourself, pal!” Said the cyan pony. “I’m gonna get you!” Discord Chuckled. “Hey! Cut it out!” The cyan Pegasus demanded. Discord and Rainbow Dash raced around the room as the rest of their friends laughed. Fluttershy suddenly felt a familiar hoof on her shoulder. She turned and saw Twilight's Concerned, closed-lip smile. Fluttershy jerked away from her purple friend. This was the last straw for Twilight. “That’s it Fluttershy! Everypony else is having a good time and looking forward to tomorrow nights event. Everypony but you! And you said that you wanted Discord to be happy right? Well how is ignoring him going to make that happen?!” TO BE CONTINUED!!!