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// Chapter Fourteen: Redemption and Retribution: Discord 
// Story: The Elements of Chaos 
// by CroakerGamer 
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	“It’s all my fault,” Discord explained to Princess Celestia. “If I had raised her properly I could have prevented this.”
“Do not blame yourself,” Celestia reassured Discord.
“Easy for you to say, Princess,” he used heavy sarcasm in her title. “You blamed yourself with Nightmare Moon and forgave her, why can’t you see the same thing has happened to Screw Ball and me!”
Celestia looked at the ground. Discord knew it was a low blow talking about her sister like that, but it was necessary to get Screw Ball back. “I see know you are right,” Celestia agreed. “I felt as if I should have taken better care of my sister so she would be less jealous, just as you felt you should have shown more affection and friendship to Screw Ball.” Discord nodded. 
“It seems you’ve convinced me Discord. Guards, bring in my student and her friends.” Celestia ordered. Slowly the ponies filed in. Another guard brought in the Screw Ball statue. Discord felt a tear run down his cheek. It had only been a few days since she was placed in stone, but just seeing her in his shoes made Discord feel like he failed as a father. He vowed to be a better father after this.
Celestia talked to the fillies and explained why Screw Ball should be released. Every pony understood and trotted into formation. The stone disappeared and Screw Ball was left standing and smiling. A few moments passed and she looked around, confused. Discord ran to hug the filly, but Celestia called out before he reached her.
“Discord. You and I both know some sort of punishment has to be taken here. What do you plan to do about it?”
Discord needed no words to tell her his plan. With a snap of his fingers Screw Ball’s wings and horn were gone. Discord also removed the Element of Chaos. “Now Screw Ball. You can have those back when you… I mean we, learn how to be friendlier.” Discord looked at Celestia to see if the punishment was satisfying. She wore a smile and nodded her head. “Do you understand, Sweetie?”
Screw Ball looked up and Discord, smiled, and replied, “Sure thing, Daddy!”