//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 // Story: The C.M.C. 'Screw' Around // by AngelShy24 //------------------------------// Ponyville has been thrown into CHAOS! Everything has been turned upside down, and is in some form of confusion. Nothing was right where anypony went, and they were all in a state of panic… well, most of them anyway. The young sister of Applejack, Apple bloom, was running through all of this confusion and was headed towards the CMC clubhouse for safety. She was trying to keep her cool of all the things that she saw around her, but being so young and all it was kinda hard for her. As soon as she busted through the clubhouse door, she realized that her other crusader friends were there as well. “Girls, girls; wut the hay is goin’ on here!” Apple Bloom shouted. “I don’t know,” Sweetie Belle responded, “but all of this has been going on for a while." Her body was beginning to shake a little, "I sure wish my Sister was here." Scootaloo was nearby on the floor trying to remove some brown sticky substance from her coat and wings, “I like chocolate and all, but I would rather not be rained on by it.” “Forget the chocolate rain,” Apple Bloom shouted, “our apple trees are bein’ twisted back at mah place, bunnies are runnin’ around with very long legs, and mah brother is actin’ like… like Winnona!” “And earlier today, I accidentally ran into Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon… literally;” said Sweetie Belle, “and they… apologized to me and didn’t call me a blank flank! They even told me how soft and beautiful my mane was! I know that’s not necessarily bad, but… it’s was too weird!” “Something weird is definitely going on here,” said Scootaloo, “What’s causing all of this, and who is behind it all?” Suddenly, a mysterious voice inside the clubhouse spoke, “The answer is closer than you might think, dearies.” “Huh, who was that?” questioned Sweetie Belle. “Wasn’t me,” Scootaloo responded. Just then, a ball inside their clubhouse came rolling from a corner by itself and right in front of them; and Apple Bloom and Scootaloo realized that Sweetie Belle wasn’t using any magic. “What the huh?!” “Hello my little fillies,” the ball said as a face suddenly appeared on it, “lovely day, isn’t it?” Suddenly, Sweetie jumped up and screamed, “Ahhhhhhhhh, the ball is talking!” “It’s possessed!” shouted Scootaloo as she ran towards the ball to kick it away from them. But just as she did, the ball quickly moved out of the way, causing the little Pegasus to kick and miss, “Aaaaaaaugh!” and she fell flat on her back. “Would you mind not kicking me,” the ball said, “that would really hurt a lot.” “What are ya really,” shouted Apple Bloom, “and why are ya in here possessin’ our ball?!” “Calm down girls, I just sensed you 3 not having any fun, so I came over here to see what was wrong.” Suddenly, a powerful glow engulfed the ball and then just like that another entity came out and standing on the ball was a creature of chaotic proportions. “There, now isn’t this better?” the creature stated. “Holy cow, what is that?!” Sweetie Belle exclaimed. They were all quite shocked but also curious of who or what exactly was in front of them. But suddenly, Apple Bloom began to start figuring it out while scoping the creature. “Wait a minute; it has a pony head… but a dragon-like body. Plus it has all sorts of… other animal parts. Oh no, you’re… y-y-y-y-y-y-you’re… Discord!” “Discord?!” Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo shouted in worry. Soon all three started running around in panic screaming. The spirit of all chaos was there inside their clubhouse, and they were all frighten of what he’ll do to them. Discord was just having a good laugh watching the fillies running and screaming. “Now, now; don’t be a bunch of… chickens!” With the flick of his finger, Discord turned all of the crusaders into chickens; now it just looked like 3 crazed chickens running around in panic flapping their wings and bawking all around. They all eventually ran into each other and fell down. This caused Discord to fall back in pure laughter enjoying the marvelous sight. “Oh, you 3 really are a riot!” He then flicked his finger again, and all crusaders turned back to normal. “Wh-wh-what are you doing here?!” asked Apple Bloom after she and her friends got themselves together, “Aren’t ya supposed to be trapped in stone?!” “Perhaps,” Discord responded, “but not anymore; I am now free of my confinements of being nothing but a statue made of stone, and I have you three to thank for it; you all did me a huge favor.” The crusaders all looked at Discord feeling confused of what he said; just what did he mean by that? “What are you talking about,” said Scootaloo, “We would never do anything to help free you!” “Actually, you did; remember your little scuffle from your field trip the other day?” “Yeah,” scowled Scootaloo, “we’re trying to forget about that, but what about it?” “Well, that’s what did it; your chaotic little fight amongst each other that day is what mainly undid the spell! Sooner or later I was able to bust out and now my reign of chaos will cover the lands once again!” The crusaders all gasped among hearing this; what they did that day was a bit hectic and they weren’t exactly being friendly with each other, so what he said was right. “Oh no, he’s right; this is all our fault,” sobbed Sweetie Belle, “and all because we were arguing over a stupid word.” “Man, this stinks,” Scootaloo grumbled. “Yeah, so wut,” said Apple Bloom, “Enjoy it while it lasts, because mah big sister and her friends are gonna stop you!” “Stop me,” Discord said slyly, “Do you honestly think that will happen?” “It most certainly will; they’re gonna use the Elements of Harmony to turn ya back into stone just like the Princesses did before, right girls?!” “Right,” the other two crusaders responded with a smirk. “You mean… these Elements of Harmony?” said Discord. He snapped his fingers and had all the Elements suddenly appear floating over his head; and all of the crusaders gasped in horror. “Yes, that’s right my little fillies; those six ponies stand no chance against me because I took their pwecious Elements and had them running on a wild goose chase. And once they do find them, it’ll be too late!” Discord went into a laughter fit as the crusaders just stood there motionless realizing the mistake that they have done. “Well… that’s it; it’s over,” said Apple Bloom sobbing slightly, “The entire world will be set into total chaos, and were going to be the ones responsible for it.” All three of them were suddenly sobbing with tears in their eyes; in their current position they couldn’t help it. Just then some tissues floated in front of their eyes and were wiping away their tears. “Aw, don’t cry,” said Discord, “it’s not all that bad. You might even learn to love living your life in your new home.” “Says you,” said Apple Bloom as all three of them glared at the mischievous visitor, “you’re doin’ nothin’ but makin’ thangs all crazy and weird and out of place.” “Well it’s not like you three have a choice anyway; I’m here to stay and you’re going to have to live with it; but perhaps… I could try to cheer you three up; wipe those frowns upside down.” Discord played with them again by using his magic to literally turn their mouths upside down for his amusement. However, the crusaders were not amused. “Knock it off, would ya!” shouted Apple Bloom while her mouth still looked like she was smiling instead of frowning, “and how could you possibly cheer us up?” After having a good laugh, Discord spun their mouths back around the right way and then responded, “How about I let you personally meet and play with my daughter?” The crusaders all perked their heads up and looked at each other confusingly. “Wait, you have a daughter;” questioned Scootaloo, “an actual daughter?!” “Well of course I do;” Discord responded feeling quite absurd, “did you not think that a mischievous, dark and powerful spirit of chaos and disarray would not have a daughter?” All crusaders looked at him and responded, “Yeah.” Well I do, and you 3 will absolutely adore her!” He strangely pulls a megaphone out of his ear, which creeped the crusaders out, and then shouted into it in a big voice, “Come on out, Screwball!” “Screwball?” wondered Apple Bloom. Suddenly, the crusaders saw a fuchsia pony with a white and purple mane fly through a window and into their clubhouse. Her eyes were swirled and she was wearing a little propeller hat; but they were a bit confused of her cutiemark of a baseball and a screw. “Hi daddy, did you call me?!” But something else was boggling their minds. “Oh my… how is she flying;” said Sweetie Belle, “she’s not even a Pegasus!” “This is Screwball,” said Discord, “this precious little flower was born amongst the manifestation of my chaos.” “That… doesn’t make… any sense,” Scootaloo stated. “But what’s so fun about making sense?” asked Screwball with a dopy smile. “Aw, ain’t she a cutie,” said Discord as he gave his chaotic offspring a little pinch on the cheek. “I’m not so sure about this, girls,” whispered Apple Bloom, “she looks a bit weird… a lot more weird than that mail mare pony with the kooky eyes.” “And I can’t make it out;” said Scootaloo, “is she a filly or a mare?” Discord brought Screwball’s attention to the three young fillies and gave her instructions, “Screwball, I need you to hang out with these three little fillies; make them your friends, show them around their newly refined home and have some fun!” The odd young pony looked at the crusaders and she suddenly had a huge bright grin on her face, “Ooh, new friends to play with!” She then hugged Discord feeling so happy inside, “Thank you, Daddy; thank you!” “Whoa, whoa; hold on a second!” shouted Apple Bloom, “We’re not gonna just…” Suddenly, Discord appeared in front of the crusaders and closed Apple Bloom’s mouth like a zipper; this made Screwball make a little giggle. “Just face it you three,” he stated, “you released me and now your home is forever changed, and you’re not happy. So the least I can do is help you cope with it; and the least you three can do is accept it and enjoy it.” Discord suddenly smirked as he un-zipped Apple Bloom’s mouth; the other two just found it to be too strange and a bit frightening. “Now then… do we all understand each other?” All three crusaders sighed and said in a solemn tone, “We understand.” “Splendid: just Splendid!” Discord shouted, “Screwball my sweetie, they’re all yours.” “Yaaaaay!” Screwball flew over to the crusaders and gathered them all in a big hug that felt a bit too tight to them, “Don’t worry Daddy, they are gonna enjoy themselves and we’re going to be the best of friends!” “Have fun you silly little fillies; and now if you don’t mind…” Discord snapped his fingers to make the Elements disappear, “I’m off to spread more joyous chaos.” And with another flick of his finger, he was gone. “Wow, he sure does a lot with only his fingers, dosen’t he?” said Sweetie Belle. The crusaders were still feeling a bit worried of how their home and all of Equestria was going to turn out to be; but first… they were just trying to figure out this strange fuchsia pony with a propeller hat who was suddenly their new friend and chaotic tour guide; she seemed so bizarre. “Alrighty new friends,” Screwball shouted in an excited manner, “It’s about time that I show you around your new home… and have a whole bunch of fun in the process! We’re going to have so much fun!”