//------------------------------// // Where's the Chaos? // Story: Party of Chaos // by Fluffercry //------------------------------// Today was the day. Every pony were preparing for the biggest party to ever come to Ponyville, well second biggest. Twilight had been practicing her magic for the past few days to be able to replicate Discord’s chaotic tricks. They weren’t as impressive but seemed to be enough to place a smile on his face. There were simple changes like color changes to manes and turning unicorns to pegasi. A few cotton candy clouds here and there. Twilight was starting to appreciate Discord’s ability to change things easily; it was harder than it looked. “You’re doing a great job, Twilight.” Fluttershy said patting her friend. “Thanks. Discord made this look so much easier. I hope he likes this.” “I’m sure he will. I’m more worried about whether he’ll like the present I got him,” Fluttershy said looking at the bag she had strapped to her side. “You got him a present?” “Yes, I made it. It looked nice at the time but now I’m afraid he may not think much of it,” Fluttershy whispered hiding her face with her mane. “I wouldn’t worry,” Rarity said carrying a box of party favors. “He simply adores you, darling. I’m sure whatever it is you made him he’ll love it just as much.” Rarity stated rather matter of factly. Fluttershy blushed hiding even more of her face with her mane, “Oh don’t say that. He loves you girls just as much.” “He certainly doesn’t act like it,” Rainbow said flying over head. She was carrying a banner that Rarity and Pinkie created together. It was similar to the same banner that Pinkie made for Dash’s birthday. Although, some pony messed up one of his eyes. “Hey Rarity, who drew the head?” Dash asked chuckling lightly. “That would have been me…But it doesn’t matter! He distorts himself all the time.” “Whatever.” “Speaking of Discord, have any of you seen him? I hadn’t seen him since Tuesday,” said Fluttershy. “We saw him,” Twilight said slowly. “He wasn’t all too happy that day.” “We figured he might have been with you, Fluttershy,” Rarity said rubbing her leg with a hoof. “What? Do you know why he was upset? It takes quite a lot to bring him down.” “From what he told us, every pony was making him feel unwelcomed. I’m pretty sure every pony just didn’t want to risk spoiling the surprise for him.” “Hold on! Don’t tell me the Birthday Boy is missing!” Rainbow shouted throwing the banner to the ground. Fluttershy placed a hoof to her chin. Then she started to laugh. Her friends looked over at her in confusion. Why is she laughing? It didn’t seem in character for her to laugh at anything like this. Perhaps all that time with Discord has changed her somehow. “Silly me, why didn’t I bother looking there?” Fluttershy chuckled. “Look where?” Twilight asked curious. “…I have a good idea of where he’s hiding. You guys continue preparing the party.” Fluttershy stretched out her wings then headed straight to her cottage. In no time at all, Fluttershy made it back home. Angel was sitting out in the front gnawing at a carrot she had given to him earlier. “Angel, have you seen Discord?” She asked leaning down closer to the bunny. Angel nodded his head pointing at an old tree not too far from them. Fluttershy slapped herself not thinking of it sooner. The Pegasus walked over to the droopy tree. It didn’t seem to belong anywhere near Fluttershy’s home. The bark was extremely dark and worn; the limbs were weak and only didn’t have too many leaves hanging from them and to the left was a weird growth jutting out of base of the trunk. Fluttershy grabbed it with her mouth then pulled. The bark opened up slightly. There was a large hole with a small glimmer of light coming from the bottom. Fluttershy closed her eyes then stepped in. She fell for what felt like forever. She let out a small yelp as she landed onto a giant marshmallow. The tree led to a hideaway that Discord conjured up a while ago. He and Fluttershy would often go there whenever they didn’t want to be interrupted by any pony. It didn’t look all too different than the place they usually have their picnics with the others; there were flowers here and there along with some rather weird creations of Discords. A familiar shadow overcast, “You should learn to knock,” Discord said lending out a paw. Fluttershy smiled as she lunged at the Draconequus. Her legs wrapped tightly around him. Discord tried to pull away from the mare but to no avail. She was stuck to him like glue. “But I did knock. You just weren’t listening,” the Pegasus said as she nuzzled into his chest. “Why are you down here anyway? Doesn’t every pony hate me?” Fluttershy looked up at her friend’s face. She placed a hoof on his cheek and smiled. “No, nopony hates you.” “Of course they don’t. Please, let me go, this is a bit much.” “No, not until you come with me,” Fluttershy stated tightening her grip on the dragon pony. Discord groaned as he tried to pull away from the Pegasus. The more he pulled the tighter her grip became. Seeing that she wasn’t giving up, Discord smirked and looked down at the little mare. “Fluttershy, if you don’t let go, I’ll have to be forced to do that thing.” “You wouldn’t!” she gasped. Discord poked out his tongue. Fluttershy shivered slightly. “Discord…Don’t!” “Letf goh theph,” he said tongue coming out slowly. Before Discord could move Fluttershy loosened her grip and flew away. Discord giggled a bit at the Pegasus red face before turning away from her. He snapped his talons then a big red pillow appeared. “Leave me to wallow in my own pity,” Discord mumbled as he sank into the cushion. The two were silent for a moment. Discord could hear Fluttershy as she moved closer. His ears perked up when he heard a squeak just behind him. He turned around to find Fluttershy, her legs folded in crying. “Are you alright?” No response. “Fluttershy, tell me.” “It hurts…” she sniffled. “What does?” Discord slowly crawled over to the mare to examine her. As soon as she felt his beard touch her mane, Fluttershy jumped up and started to tickle the Draconequus. “This is payback for that little prank of yours!” Discord kicked his legs as he laughed. The little Pegasus had him pinned down. He couldn’t even muster to use his magic to lift her. His tail lashed about sometimes hitting the mare on her sides. “T-this isn’t t-the tiame!” “That doesn’t sound like the Discord I know; he ALWAYS has time for fun.” As the two were having their fun, Angel fell in through the whole panicking. He hopped over to them shouting incomprehensible chatter. Fluttershy ceased her tickle attack and faced him. “What’s wrong Angel?” Discord whipped a tear from his eye and glanced over at the bunny. “He sounds worried.” “Angel calm down; I can’t understand what you’re saying.” Angel took a deep breath and started over. Fluttershy let out a gasp, covering her mouth with her hooves. “What did h-“Fluttershy grabbed the Draconequus by the face pulling it closer to hers. “No time to explain! Ponyville needs your help!”