//------------------------------// // Chapter 8 - Discord (Rewritten) // Story: New Life in Equestria // by jkreader //------------------------------// Chapter 8 - Discord *Twilight’s P.O.V.* I couldn’t believe what we had just been through. Rainbow got it in her head to have the six of us help A. K. Yearling around her home to help move the writing of her new book along. I never expected the adventure would turn for the interesting. We had discovered that A. K. Yearling and Daring Do were the same mare! That alone officially blew my mind! We also ended up helping Daring thwart Ahuizotl. She then left to finish writing her new book. It took all morning and a little into the afternoon to come back to Ponyville. When I entered the library, I called out to let Spike, Nyx, and Joshua know I was back, but the only response I got was from Owlowiscious. He gave me a rolled up piece of paper that was written in Spike’s handwriting. Dear Twilight, In case you get back while we’re gone, I took Joshua gem hunting with me today, and Nyx is over at Sweetie Belle’s. Your number one assistant, Spike “Thanks for giving me this, Owlowiscious,” I said to my owl. “Who,” he hooted back. I took that as a yes and decided to find something to read. I hadn’t read much on Equestrian human history before Joshua arrived, but there was still more left. I pulled down the book and began reading where I left off. Before Discord’s reign, humans came to live with the ponies a few decades after Equestria was founded and during the second year of Celestia and Luna’s reign. They lived in harmony with the ponies for many years and had much to offer. But when Discord came along, his magic corrupted the humans so much, that the Elements of Harmony were forced to send them away. No human had been seen since that day, but much of our current time’s architecture is based off old human designs. That last bit was true. There were signs of it all across Equestria that it was based off human architecture. Ponyville even had a court house that was inspired by humans. “Correct me if I heard wrong, but is there a human here in Equestria living with you?” I knew that voice, unfortunately. I furrowed my brow and looked around trying to find its owner, but I didn’t see any signs. I then looked back down at the book and saw that the words on one of the pages had moved to form a certain draconequus. He began laughing ecstatically. “It’s been so long since I’ve seen one!” he said. “What are you doing here, Discord?” I asked him. “Oh, Twilight,” he said, “I made my reason clear in my question.” He snapped his fingers and disappeared from the book page. The words returned to their original spots as he appeared fully behind me. “I asked if it was true that there was a human living here with you and your daughter,” he said. “It’s true,” I replied. I then turned to face him and fixed a glare on him, “And I’d appreciate it if you don’t mess with him.” “Oh I wouldn’t dream of it,” he said holding his hands up, “Celestia told me what he’d been through, and I must admit...” He then flashed a paper heart in his hands. “...it tore my heart apart.” He then ripped the heart he produced in half. I rolled my eyes and turned back to read some more of the book. “So, what were the humans here in Equestria like before you came along?” I asked him. “They were just as peaceful as you ponies are now,” he said, “It’s a shame there aren’t that many here now. No thanks to me I suppose.” There was then a deflating noise, and like a balloon, Discord deflated himself. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes again at his antics. Just then the door opened. I turned around saw Spike walk followed by Nyx with Joshua on her back. “Hey there you three,” I said greeting them, “Sorry about coming back late, but it took us a while to get where we were going.” “I’m just glad you’re back, Twilight,” Nyx said. I then turned to look at Joshua. “So, you went gem hunting with Spike today, huh?” “Mm-hmm,” he said nodding as he slid off Nyx’s back, “I also got to meet the Cakes.” “Sounds like you had fun,” I said, “And how about you Nyx?” “All Sweetie Belle and I did was come up with new ideas for crusading,” she said. Joshua then looked over at Discord’s deflated form. He raised an eyebrow curiously and walked up closer to him. “Careful, Josh,” Spike said immediately recognizing Discord, “I wouldn’t get too close if I were you.” “Why?” Joshua asked. Just then, Discord’s eagle claw popped up and produced a pump of some sort. The tube connected to his mouth, and he pumped himself back up. Joshua backed up suddenly at the sight of Discord. He then came over to me and wrapped his arms around one of my forelegs. I could tell he was nervous. “Twilight,” he said, “Isn’t that...?” “Discord’s the name; chaos is my game,” Discord replied introducing himself giving a small bow, “And it’s an honor to meet you, Joshua. Celestia and Luna told me about you.” “Weren’t you...?” “Evil?” Discord asked. He then produced a framed photograph of him and Fluttershy. “Yes, I was, but it was thanks to my dear friend, Fluttershy that I’ve realized friendship really is a wonderful thing.” Then, the picture flashed out of his lion paw and in its place was a simple glass of chocolate milk. “And here’s a little welcome present for you.” He lowered it down in front of Joshua. Joshua slowly and hesitantly took it and brought it to his lips for a sip. I silently used my magic to make sure there wasn’t any funny business inside that glass. Thankfully there wasn’t. Joshua then looked up at Discord and gave a little smile. “Thank you,” he said. “You’re quite welcome,” Discord said, “Well, that’s all I’m here for. Now if you’ll excuse me, I planned on having tea with Fluttershy in a few minutes. Ta-ta for now.” He then snapped his fingers and disappeared in a flash. The minute he left, Joshua slowly released my foreleg. “Twilight,” he said turning to me, “Is it true that he’s not bad anymore.” “Well, some of us still have our suspicions,” I replied, “But we’re willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Fluttershy however seems to fully think so.” “Hey Twilight,” Spike spoke up, “You got a letter from Cadance.” “Cadance?!” I asked excitedly. I always enjoyed hearing from Cadance. I turned and saw Spike holding out a rolled up letter to me. I levitated it out of his claws and over to me. “Thanks, Spike,” I said to him. I unrolled the letter and read it to myself. Dear Twilight, Aunt Celestia told me and Shining Armor the news about you housing a young human child at the moment. Whenever it’s possible, we would like you to bring him down to the Crystal Empire so we can meet him. Love, Your Sister-in-law, Cadance I rerolled the scroll and put it down on the table in the middle of the room. “Alright you three,” I said to Spike, Nyx, and Joshua, “Tomorrow, we’re going to the Crystal Empire.” Music: Crepuscularity - AcousticBrony Broken Reality - Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance