//------------------------------// // Chapter 3: Fake Flowers // Story: Time Travel Flower // by mariahmaru //------------------------------// Chapter 3: Fake Flowers Discord sulked while sitting on a rock, gazing upon a field of grass. “I knew it was too good to be true… I actually thought I found somepony to be my friend but it turns out she’s the future..?” The young Discord said sadly looking at the book of flowers. He sighed sadly and opened the book to the page with the vapor flowers and read the page, “Vapor flowers are flowers that were found only in very misty areas. Their petals are so delicate that it dissolves when touched. Their petals were a very light lavender color. These flowers were pronounced extinct over a thousand years ago.” Then an idea popped in the draconequus’ head. He smiled and stood up from the rock. “Maybe I can make the flowers? I don’t see why not.” He said looking around, “This place is misty enough. And if I concentrate on my magic enough, I can make it happen!” He walked in the middle of the field and thought of the sweet pony Fluttershy and his heart felt warm. Discord closed his eyes and remembered when the pegasus held his paw. “Fluttershy…” He sighed happily lifting his paw up, “I’ll do anything for you.” The draconequus started to sing softly while his paw glowed white with magic, “So many times out there. I've watched a happy pair. Of ponies walking in the night. They had a kind of glow around them. It almost looked like Celestia's light.” He formed a flower within his paw while he continued to sing. “I knew I'd never know. That warm and loving glow. Though I might wish with all my might. No face as hideous as my face. Was ever meant for Celestia's light.” He held the flower close to his chest and looked at the starry night sky. “But suddenly a pegasus has smiled at me. And held my paw without a trace of fright.” He smiled softly as a tear rolled down his cheek. “I dare to dream that she. Might even care for me. And as I make these flowers tonight.” His tear dropped on the flower making it glow. “My cold dark world seems so bright. I swear it must be Fluttershy's light.” He then crumbled the flower turning it into white sparkling dust and spread it around him making the beautiful vapor flowers grow around him. His eyes glowed as he continued to spread it around the empty field until the whole field was covered with vapor flowers. The draconequus smiled admiring his work. “Now I need to show Fluttershy!” He said excitedly grabbing the book of flowers with his tail before flying into the air to look for the yellow pony. (F)(A)(K)(E) Fluttershy looked around for the vapor flowers but she had no luck. “Maybe there was something I missed?” She thought reaching into her satchel to grab the book of flowers. Her eyes widened when she didn’t find it. “Oh no!” She cried out taking off the satchel and looked again for the book, “It’s not in here! Oh dear Twilight will never borrow another book again!” “Oh Fluttershy! I have a surprise for you!” Someone cried out. Fluttershy looked up to see Discord. He landed in front of her and smiled,”I found them! The flowers! I found them!” “You did!?” The pony said happily. “Yes I did!” He said with a nod, “Oh! And you dropped this.” He then gave her the book. The pony gasped happily grabbing the book, “Oh Discord, you’re wonderful!” The draconequus blushed, grabbing Fluttershy, and put her on his back. “Lets not doddle, the flowers awaits you!” He said before flying into the air. The pony laughed happily while grabbing onto his horns. “Are they beautiful?” The pony asked. “Of course, but not as beautiful as you are dearest.” Discord said making Fluttershy blush brightly. (F)(A)(K)(E) Fluttershy gasped when she saw the flowers from above. “Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!” She said with enthusiasm. Discord laughed and landed onto the flowers making some evaporate. Fluttershy then slid down his back and landed in the flowers making them evaporate. “Oh no, I forgot they evaporate when touched!” She said sadly. “Do not worry my dear, look.” Discord said pointing at the water vapors. The purple water vapors quickly formed back into the flowers and planted themselves back into the ground. “Amazing!” Fluttershy shouted happily. “Yes dearest, it is amazing.” Discord said proudly. The pony hugged the draconequus, making him blush. “This is the greatest day in my life and I’m glad to spend it with you Discord!” The yellow pegasus said before letting go of her embrace and pranced around the flowers. Discord smiled as he dreamily watched Fluttershy. “I’m glad you’re happy Fluttershy.” He said softly as he sat down and watched her play in the flowers. (F)(A)(K)(E) As blissful as Discord’s feelings are, it will eventually drive him mad.