Fate's a Funny Thing

by Honest Wisdom


The Tape Measure of Doom returns

I shifted nervously. "Is this completely necessary?" The tape measure tightened around the base of my wings. I wince slightly. I hated getting fitted for clothing, but the end result was always very nice. Rarity made the Best Dresses in Equestria, it was a wonder she didn't have more customers.

Sombra pointed. "This is what you get for messing with the harbinger of darkness!" Pinkie continued to cuddle him. "RELEASE ME PEASANT!" He squirmed.

"He's so cwte!" She exclaimed. Rainbow had sunglasses on with her arms crossed. She was trying really hard not to start cuddling baby Sombra. Applejack also seemed to be calm about the whole situation.

Fluttershy was cuddled up next to Discord who kept chuckling at Sombra's plight."I think it's nice that the Princesses are knighting you for saving Twilight and Cadence." Fluttershy said. Her ears folded back and she shrunk away. "That is, if it's okay with you."

"Yeah, it's pretty cool. But it really isn't that big a deal, I have to have control over my emotions to keep my magic under control." I yelped and glared at Rarity. "Easy!"

"Forgive me, but it's not everyday I get to make an outfit for someone to be knighted in!" She gasped. "I-de-a!" She dragged me behind a curtain and I was assaulted by clothes and acessories. I tried to squirm out of the way but was held in place by her magic. After a few minutes of being blinded by clothes and giant hats she pushed me back into the open.

Everyone gasped. Sombra's eye's bugged out of his head. "Wha.. how.. What?"

I look at my reflection. "Whoa!" I opened my wings and spun around. "Damn, I look good! Sombry's turn!"

Rarity grinned. "With Pleasure!"

"Ahh!" The charcoal coated foal scurried toward the exit. A blue aura wrapped around him and carried him towards the curtain. "Help meeeee!"

"They're so cute at that age." Rarity helped me out of the outfit and placed it on a rack. I sat next to Applejack. "I hope he doesn't notice his Cutie mark is gone."

"I hope Applebloom doesn't notice it's not there!" Applejack exclaimed. "Can you imagine him on one of their adventures?" We both shuddered. "Anyway, are you sure about this whole going away thing?"

"Positive." I ruffle my feathers anxiously. The idea of exploration was as enticing to me as it was to Scoots. Maybe one day when she was older we could travel together. "Equestria is completely uninformed of the outside world. and there's so much that can be explored and colonized. Imagine if I found a new continent that had strange and exotic fruits, Equestria gets dibs and makes millions from trade."

"Ahh! She's styling my mane! Make it stop!" Sombra cried

"Besides," I continue. "It gives me a chance to find more practical applications for my magic other than battle."

"Does this mean you ain't gonna keep training Discord?"

"No, I'm leaving that to you."

"Wha.. Huh... Me?"

"More specifically, You and Rainbow. Have you noticed how Discord seems to be nicer after he spends time with Fluttershy?" I whispered.

"Yeah, cause he likes her."

"He also spends a lot of time with Pinkie and is more cheerful. I have a theory, That the more time he spends with an Element of Harmony the more he'll express that specific Element. If he spends more time around you he'll be more honest. If he Spends time with Rainbow Dash he'll be more loyal."

"Oooh, I see." She tapped her chin. "What are you gonna have me teach him?"

"Strength, Rainbow Dash will teach him Endurance, Celestia knows he needs more of both." We giggle.

"Tada!" Rarity exclaimed.

"D'awwwwwww!" We all said.... Except Discord.

"BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" he rolled around on the ground holding on to his sides.

Sombra was growled. "I hate my life." he was dressed in and adorable tux and a set of adorable boots.

"So... stinking... cute! I'm gonna explode." Pinkie scooped him up and started to cuddle him even more.

"Good." He snapped.


I picked up a book on Dragon Myths. Twilight had been kind enough to get them for me. Eventually we filled her entire library with books on pretty much every culture and science. Twilight's library was a fountain of knowledge that was free for all to partake.

"You will suffer the Wrath of the master of shadows!" I look up and see Sombra standing atop the bookcase. He cackles and leaps off. I snap out my wing and catch him. "Damn you Gryphon! you've robbed me of my magic and forced me into this pathetic form!"

I reach into my saddle bags and pull out a chocolate bar. "Eat this and shut up." I set him on the bed and curl up next to him. I lay my wing over him and open my book. "Wait, how did you get into my room?"

He swallowed the chocolate in his mouth. "I followed you up here." he attacks the chocolate bar with gusto. I pat him on the head. He frowns at me. "Why did you turn me into a Foal?"

"I'm giving you a second chance, this time around you can be a different person. Or you can be a brat and I'll let Celestia and Luna banish you to the moon. Your choice." I turn to my book.

I feel him bury himself deeper into my fur. "You're really warm."

I smile at him. "You're so cute!" I nuzzle him. "Just don't buck up this time around, kay?"

He traced a tiny hoof around on the sheets. "I can try, but I'm not sure I know how."

"Keep your nose clean, no dark magic, listen when Twilight asks you to do something." He frowned at the last one. "If you're good I'll make sure you don't get Pinkie as a Foalsitter. Or Cadence."

His eyes widen in fear. "That sounds good. It's a deal. Can I get another chocolate bar?"

"You can." I grin at him. "But you may not."

his ears fell. "May I get another chocolate bar?"

I grin and pull out another bar. "Yes you may." I hold it out of his reach. "What's the magic word?"

His eye twitched. "Please."

I pat him on the head and give him the bar. "Good boy."