//------------------------------// // I Am Beatrix Lulamoon // Story: I Am Twilight Sparkle // by Mike the Red //------------------------------// -------------------------- Trixie Walker's point of view ------------------------ I must admit, I was rather surprised to find an alternate universe version of myself running around in Twilight's body, but pleased to see that he had Trixie accompanying him -- er, her, I guess. I thought it was quite unusual that he/she was having so much trouble with Discord -- hadn't he been reformed? Or maybe that hadn't happened in that other universe. I decided I was going to have a little chat with Princess Celestia to determine how to help him, though I had to keep in mind just how dangerous tangling with an unreformed Discord could be. Even with an Alicorn Amulet, I was no match for the dragonequus. Perhaps I should have a talk with him in this universe... At Princess Celestia's request, I had taken residence in Canterlot, the Alicorn having provided Trixie and me with a deluxe accommodation not far from her bedchamber. I had proven myself to be quite useful to her, and with Trixie's help, we had been able to accomplish a great deal. I was now sensing my Twilight counterpart in the other universe had gotten into trouble again and figured I was going to have to put a stop to the chaos in his/her world. "Trixie, I need you to accompany me to Celestia's chamber," I announced, causing the show-mare to grumble. "What is it this time, Michael? Let Trixie guess -- it's about Sparkle, isn't it?" she asked in annoyance. "Yeah, but he -- I mean, she -- ugh, I need to make up my mind on what to call him -- he's having more trouble with Discord over there," I replied. No sooner had I mentioned the dragonequus' name, he materialized nearby. "What's this I hear about myself? Is there something you're not telling me?" he asked, a sly grin on his face. "Have you been reformed? Or are you just trying to make mischief again? There's another universe where you are causing my counterpart a great deal of trouble," I intoned. "Me? Why would I do such a thing?" he asked, feigning innocence. He pulled a fainting couch from thin air and made a big show of mock exasperation, falling back upon the couch. "Because we had a hard enough time convincing you to keep your chaos under control here -- and unless you can convince your counterpart in the other universe that he's being unnecessarily cruel, I may have to ask Princess Celestia for her assistance, along with the Element Bearers to bring this matter to a final conclusion," I stated somewhat darkly. He narrowed his eyes at me, a look of seriousness on his face. "You'd better be careful, Michael -- I don't react well to being threatened. If you want my help, just ask -- I'm curious to meet another version of myself!" he chuckled as he pondered the possibility. "Hmmm. Two of me. Hmmmmmmmmm!" he grinned. "Don't get any ideas, Discord -- unless you can prove to me you can reform him." I glared at him as he continued to chuckle. Trixie remained close by my side, her expression nearly matching mine. I absentmindedly wrapped my right foreleg around her withers, eliciting a smile from the show-mare. "Don't you two make a lovely couple?" he chuckled. "I wonder if your counterpart in that other universe looks like you or someone else..." he said softly, letting his words trail off as he struck a pensive mood. "He's in Twilight's body in that other universe," I replied nonchalantly. The dragonequus burst into full laughter. "That's rich! Does he even know just how much power he has at his disposal? And you're the one helping him?" he asked through his laughter. I tried to answer him, but he was rolling on the ground clutching his sides, laughter wracking his body. I glowered at him, growling softly, my left eye twitching a little. "Come on, Trixie, it's time to meet up with Celestia," I muttered as I removed my right foreleg from around her. She nodded her head and trotted beside me as we made our way to the Alicorn's chamber. "Wait, Michael! I'll help you! It's the least I can do!" Discord shouted before teleporting in front of us, blocking our path. "There's no need to get her involved in this little dispute -- besides, I'm curious to see my counterpart as well!" Trixie and I exchanged worried looks. "I don't know if that's such a good idea -- I would hate to be unleashing the chaos of yet another dragonequus on one world," I opined. "Trust me, Michael! What could go wrong?" he asked, flashing a saccharine smile. I saw his eyes betray his mood, causing me to frown. "Look, I'll help you, I'm a dragonequus of my word!" "I still think I need to discuss this with the Princess, if you don't mind," I stated as I glanced at Trixie and nodded my head in the direction of Celestia's chamber and started trotting again, going around the chaos entity. "All right, all right! I promise you I will not cause any trouble there! Please, let me assist you!" he offered almost stridently. I turned to Trixie again to gauge her reaction. She slowly shook her head from side to side. "Discord, I need an insurance policy here, so I'm afraid I must consult with Princess Celestia on this matter. I have heard what your counterpart is doing over there and quite frankly, I'm worried about the safety of my counterpart," I responded firmly. "Oh, you're no fun anymore," he harrumphed and disappeared. Trixie stuck her tongue out at his retreating form as I merely shook my head in annoyance. We trotted to the Solar Princess' chambers and I talked to one of the guards standing before her door to allow us entry. She smiled warmly at us and beckoned us to her side. "It pleases me to see you both once again, Michael and Trixie. May I inquire as to the nature of your visit?" "My counterpart in that other universe is having some difficulty with Discord," I replied, matter-of-factly. "Discord here wants to go there to meet himself," Trixie added. Celestia raised an eyebrow. "I expressly forbid that! One of him is enough trouble already! Your counterpart is in Twilight's body -- she has already met with me, but -- she needs the Elements, but I cannot give them to her." "Have you thought about taking them and their bearers to her universe to help her there?" I asked. "I have, but the risk is too high," she replied, a hint of disappointment on her face. "Do you think that four of us with Alicorn Amulets might be able to defeat him?" I asked. Celestia chuckled for a moment. "It's a tempting thought, but I doubt it would work. Discord is quite powerful, and even twenty unicorns with Alicon Amulets would only serve to make him angry." Discord popped into the chamber at this point. "If I may be so bold, Celly, why not let me help them out? I promise I'll be on my best behavior!" he offered, though a chuckle escaped his mouth as he said this. Trixie and I exchanged nervous glances at each other before we turned our attention back to the Alicorn, who shook her head. "I forbid it -- you have caused enough trouble here, and the risk of you and your counterpart causing even more havoc on an unsuspecting world is just too dangerous a prospect to contemplate," she replied. "I wouldn't trust this dragonequus as far as I could throw him, your Majesty," I added. "I bet you could throw me as far as the bedroom, Mikey," he grinned slyly. I narrowed my eyes at him as Celestia giggled. "What does that mean?" asked Trixie, a perplexed look on her face. I rolled my eyes at her question. "Maybe later I'll tell you, Trixie. Discord, I would need proof of your sincerity if you're serious about helping us in that other universe," I intoned, eyeing him warily. He might have been reformed here, but I still didn't trust him. "You have my word as a dragonequus -- we are forbidden from lying, though we're given quite a bit of creative latitude with the truth," he stated cheerfully with a hint of a chuckle. "Discord tells the truth, Michael. I am quite reticent about allowing him to go, but I believe he may be able to convince his counterpart in the other universe to change his ways," the Solar Princess opined. "Well, that's settled! Let's get going, girls!" he chirped, gathering Trixie and me in his arms and teleporting us to the other universe.