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// chapter 5 
// Story: Discorded Humanity 
// by The Drifting Bard 
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i am overburdened




Awaking on another seemingly perfect day in Ponyville, I felt I slight pain in my neck. Thinking back to last night, Twilight had woken me up to talk about her issues some touchy subjects that I knew she would worry about, she must have gone to bed shortly after.  
I checked my surroundings, the mare had disappeared, In fact, so had Spike. 
The library was empty. I heard the commotion outside. Quickly grabbing my long coat from the hanger, I threw it on. Running into the middle of the town square, I could here the silent screams of ponies hiding from something. What started as a low rumble became a loud growl.
Finally a loud roar was heard in the vicinity of the everfree forest. I took flight, knowing I had to do something, but my power had its limits. After a short flight, I had arrived at the scene of terror. I watched as 6 ponies attempt to hold off a bizarre creature known as a hodag, part frog, part mammoth, and part lizard…all terrifying. I landed next to Twilight, looking her over for any injuries. 
“whats the situation guys” I asked. 
“well, sugarcube, this beastie here had gotten all angry bout sumthin and we aint quite sure what it is” Appljack replied.

“well then, looks like we need to calm it down” I nodded to fluttershy, “Twilight, Rarity, you hold the Creature in place” I issued an order, upon hearing them both acknoledge the idea, I continued “rainbow and applejack, yo two make sure it doesn’t struggle that much, but don’t attack, and fluttershy?” I looked at her “please, calm down the poor thing” I smiled.

After a few minutes, the beast had ben soothed. “there there, your just a big baby awent you” Fluttershy cooed, the hodag, now sprawled on its back, looking as though it was happy. “well, at least I didn’t have to kill the poor thing” I sighed, sitting down amongst the green grass.
“what could make that thing go crazy?” Rainbow asked. 
“hmmm, good question” I trailed off, Discords voice ringing in my head about something 
“three days Human, that’s all it will take” the bastard said with a chuckle.
i gritted my teeth. “oh, what’s wrong, Dave?” Fluttershy asked.
“just a headache” I had to lie, even though Applejack could tell. 

Twilight looked at the others for a moment, asking herself if she should share with them that I hear the voice of Discord in my head. I looked at her, worried that if she does blurt out my little secret, the others wont trust me. “well, I better be off,” twilight smiled nervously “those freindship reports don’t write themselves you know” the others started to chuckle, “I better go too, need to gather some materials”
Rarity raise an eyebrow at me “what kind of materials?” she asked. I could only mix my words with a non-sequential nervous squeak, which is something I don’t normally do. “well, I need some strong steel for some light armor” I sighed, watching the white furred mare break into fits of giggles. 

At least I’m off the hook I thought to myself.
I decided to walk back, taking in the sights of the everfree forest, which was clear of damnger for a while. Twilight had galloped up to walk beside me, looking at me with a hint of worry “I’ll tell them when I’m ready ok Twi?” I said with a small smile across my face, “tell them about dis-” I put a finger on her lips, and shook my head “oh you mean..” she trailed off, I could see her thought process working away, she was still getting used to the idea of being with a human, but in all fairness, I was in the same state. I couldn’t help but chuckle, seeing the look on her face as she tried to think of a way to dodge the question when it arises. 


After what seemed like a long silence, I moved a few stray strands of hair out of my face. “what say you to some pancakes back at the library?” I asked Twilight, who suddenly blushed a deep crimson red 
“I thought we agreed to we werent ready for that” she flustered. I looked at her for a moment, and finally caught on to what she was thinking. “love, pancakes isnt a euphemism for…ya know, the horizontal tango,” I felt my cheeks heat as a rush of color crept across once more, shaking my head. 
“oh,” if she blushed anymore, it’d be permanent. “well then, pancakes it is” she said with a giggle. “you ever flown AIR DAVE?” I chuckled, scooping her up into my arms. She feebly protested with fits of giggles. I jumped into the air and began to float harmlessly 3 feet off the floor, then I rose to new hights. 

After reaching a good height to see the world, i looked down to Twilight, she had kept her eyes shut. “hey, open your eyes love, look at the world” I watched as she slowly opened her eyes. She was gazing in wide wonder seeing things the way that both me and the pegusi see the world. “i-its beautiful” she said with a whisper, I could see a tear forming in her eye.
“heh I know,” she looked up and met my gaze, “but I wasn’t talking about the view”
I watched as she blushed again. Then she close her eyes, knowing I was heading back down. As we landed on the library balcony, our lips met once again, for longer. 

But Discord was still in my head, and he started to speak once more as the kiss broke
“oh how sweet,” he sounded different, a bit more… 

twisted. 

“the Human has got himself a little fillyfriend” I mentally shouted at the creep. Twilight looked at me for a moment, within three fifths of a second, pinkie pie burst through the door, Shouting something about “a real doozy”. She pretty much caught us then and there, locked in one of our moments. Letting out a deep sigh, I looked at the mass of pink energy, “Pinkie, can you keep a secret?” the pink puffball nodded excitedly “me and Twilight are…well...” shareing a loving glance with the mare in question “together” 
I watched as Pinkie Pie’s eyes widened, the grin on her face grew bigger. “okay,”
I blew out a breath I wasn’t holding “cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye” the pink mare swore. I couldn’t help but chuckle at her antics. 
“thanks Pinkie, means a lot,” I said with a smile 
“we’ll tell the others when it feels right” Twilight placed her two cents in. 

Discord was seemingly pacing up and down in the deepest parts of my mind, he could see the memories of past events, chuckling at my attempt to kill a Cockatrice, gaffawing at my dealings with Celestia and cracking up at my failed telekenisis attempts. However, he was tainted by something. Something dark. It was when he saw the events of a war, it was as though he was searching the internet for all my memories of war, he could see the news articles I had read. Nothing more. The draconequuis had been tainted by so many things. Being a jumbled mess of mammal body parts, it was easy for him to fuse with the rememnants of my nightmares. 
He cackled as the nightmares had begun to envelop him in total shadow. 

I could feel a shiver crawl up my spine. “now how about those pancakes” I said, shaking off the fear. Watching as Twilight’s face lit up with both a blush from earlier, and happiness. Having slid down the handrail on the stairs, I crashed into a pile of books, hearing a very grumpy dragon complaining. “damn it Dave, I’ve only just started piling them neatly” I patted Spike on the head as he complained
“no worries dude, I’ll help…after Pancakes” I smiled as I walked into the kitchen.
With a flourish, I had made sure every measurement was correct, but theres no way in hell that your getting my recipe! 

I stopped for a moment, taking the time to breathe.
The smell of the ingrediants invading my nostrils. I stared work on the pancakes.
A smile plastered on my face. “dude, what are you doing?” the little dragon asked.
“makin pancakes” I said with a little song in my voice.
“dude, you’re happy today” he noted the smile. I looked the dragon up and down for a moment. “eh, you know how it is, you stay with somepony for so long and the next thing you know…i said too much” I laughed, “anyways, after we’ve put the books away, I’ll help you with your Rare jewel” I said with a wink. I watched as his brain kicked into gear, his face contorted in his attempt to figure out what I meant. 
“I believe her name is Rarity” I smiled once again, slyly. 

After plating up the freshly made pancakes, I pulled a lemon out of my pocket, grabbed a knife and effortlessly cut it in half. Spike and Twilight watched as I squeezed a few drops onto one of my pancakes. “forks, yay!” I said to myself quietly
I grabbed the fork, and started cutting up a pancake. “I’ve never seen anyone eat like that before” Twilight giggled, watching as I ate. “yeah, its kind of a social norm back on earth, other than being fully clothed of course” I said in between mouthfuls. 

After the pancakes had been consumed and the books had been re-shelved, I sat on the sofa. I motioned to Spike to sit with me. which he did.
So, tell me what you like about her” I asked the small dragon. As he ran off a list in his head, I came to a conclusion “well, my suggestion is to just be yourself, ask her out on a date, after all whats the worst that could happen” I said with a thoughtful smile. I felt a pair of forelegs wrap around my shoulders, and a certain pony’s head resting near my neck. 
“heh, hello lover” I said with a coy smile, watching as Spike’s jaw dropped, 
“how else did I land here with this beautiful mare hmm?” I answered the dragon’s nonexistant question. He finally got the idea. “alright if you think it will work” he said with a depressive tone, expecting the worst. 
“dude, if it doesn’t work, i’ll give myself a black eye” I said with a chuckle, however not the best choice of self-punishment. As he walked out, I looked over to Twilight, who still had that gentle smile and blush permentently on her face. Losing myself in the sea of magneta contained in her eyes. I leaned in to kiss her once more, but fell off the sofa, we were now in a heap on the floor, laughing, but still losing ourselves in that gracious, treacherous sea known as love.

It was nice for a while, until that annoying voice known as Discord started complaining about the smooching. However, his voice was quieter, but still distorted. 
Infact it was now more akin to the buzzing of a bee. “two more days and I’m home” Discord said, sounding more sinister than before. 

With in the stone prison, his body had been transforming, the magic which had bound him had also sealed a small part of nightmare moon’s power. Small fissures and tiny cracks had started to form on the statuesque tomb. 
Discord was no longer Discord. 

Happiness has always been a fleeting thing, forever escaping my grasp.
Now that I had it, I didn’t want to let go.
Spike showed up with a small smile on his face, but tears in his eyes. 
“I suppose I better give myself the black eye” just as I raised my fist, the small dragon stopped me.
“it’s okay Dave, She said yes” the small dragon had a small smile on his face, hiding his joy, still flumoxed that Rarity had said yes. “Spike, what ever you do, don’t rush it” I said with a stern look “that’s the last thing you wanna do dude” I nodded.
as the little dragon went upstairs to pool his ideas for his date, I was smiling a genuine smile.
“that was sweet of you, monkey” Twilight whispered in my ear, making my heart skip a beat. “monkey?” I raised my eyebrows with a smile.
“you’re my monkey” She giggled.
I chuckled as I kissed her cheek. “then what shall I call you, my turtle dove” again speaking with a mock french accent, hearing her laughter was more than enough. “Love,” I smiled, “Love works perfectly”. 

So, being a hopeless romantic does have its perks after all.