If Fluttershy had thought Discord was joking the night before, she was sorely mistaken. The castle was abuzz with activity as they rushed to get the preparations ready. Discord was standing in the ballroom using his magic to set up the tables and decorations for the reception. He smiled as his heart fluttered,
"After tonight...she'll really be mine."
"My king...the queen is requesting your presence." One of his guards, Iron Shield, said as he bowed. Discord looked down and nodded, but couldn't help the frown on his face. He worried that what she had to talk to him about wouldn't be pleasant. He flashed himself into his chambers and walked to the door leading to her new room.
He had created it the night after she had been taken, wanting her close to him at all times. Of course, she hadn't slept in it once since then. He grinned again, he couldn't help it if he slept better with her by his side.
He knocked and quietly called,
"Darling? You wanted to see me…" He slowly opened the door and peeked in. She was sitting at her mirror and smiled at him through the glass. His heart melted at the sight of her, it didn't matter how long they were together, she would always affect him so. She turned to look at him fully as he entered her room.
"Discord! I didn't think you would get here so soon...what with everything you have to do to get ready…" She blushed so cutely as she thought of their upcoming wedding. He smiled, walking to her and wrapping his arms around her. He gave her a quick kiss and purred,
"Nonsense...if you need me, nothing is more important than you. Especially since…" He stopped from what he had been about to say. She looked up at him curiously and he swallowed, wondering if he should tell her or let her find out herself? He chose the latter, not wanting to give her more to be nervous about.
"Especially since you will officially be my wife tonight." He growled playfully at her and tried to distract her, he nuzzled her neck and she giggled. He gave it a light nip and whispered,
"I'm especially looking forward to our wedding night." He pulled back to grin at her as her face flamed up. She gently shoved him away giggling and he laughed in response.
"So my dear...what is it that you wanted?" He asked, trying to get back on topic, mostly to get his mind away from those images.
"Oh...well...it's nothing really but...um...it is about tonight…" She looked up at him and something in her eyes bothered him. He sat there waiting patiently, not wanting to push her to tell him. However he was worried that she was changing her mind and wouldn't go through with it. She cleared her throat and whispered,
"Discord...what if...what if she comes back?"
He couldn't help the sigh of relief at her words. He smiled softly at her and lifted her into his arms. He moved to her bed and sat on the edge with her in his lap, holding her against his chest. He gently ran his paw along her mane and down her back to comfort her.
"There's nothing to be afraid of my love. I told you, I won't let anything happen to you again."
She looked up at him, the fear still clear in her bright eyes, he could easily get lost in those delicate orbs. She whimpered slightly and whispered against his chest, muffling her voice.
"I'm so afraid...I just have this feeling that…"
"Hush now...Fluttershy everything will be okay…" He used his claw to lift her chin and make her look at him.
"Do you trust me my love?" He whispered and she frowned up at him, clearly not understanding the question. He smiled and kissed her gently, instantly her muscles relaxed against him. He pulled back and whispered again,
"Do you trust me...do you trust me to protect you?"
She looked up at him and smiled.
"Of course…"
"Then stop worrying. I won't let anything happen to you my love, I couldn't take it if I lost you. I'll keep you safe, I promise." He kissed her forehead and smiled at her. Then he sat her on the bed and grinned at her. There was a knock at her door and Flash called through,
"My lord...the...um...packages have arrived…"
Discord lit up and smiled brightly at his love, oh she was going to love this. She looked up at him curiously and he put his claw over her lips before she could ask. One of these 'packages' was for her, however the other...he didn't want her to know about it, not yet.
"Now you won't see me for a while my love. I have to finish everything for tonight and you have to start getting ready. Your friends will be here shortly to help you, well all except Twilight...I have something to give her and Flash before she can join you." He placed another quick kiss on her forehead and whispered,
"I love you so much my darling...I can't wait to see you in your wedding dress."
She blushed and then gave him a wicked grin, she leaned up and whispered something in his ear. His heart exploded! He fell to the ground and she gasped looking at him over the edge.
"FLASH!" She shouted and the stallion instantly came running into the room. He stopped as he stared down at his king and then burst out laughing.
'W-what did you do to him your majesty?" He said through his laughter. Discord growled, regaining his senses and got to his feet. He looked over at Fluttershy and snorted as he turned to leave.
"You don't want to know...come on captain, the queen needs to start relaxing for tonight." He muttered as he walked out of the room, he stopped at the door allowing Flash to precede him out. He stopped before leaving and turned his head to glance at her once more. She was smiling at him and he blushed as her words flashed through his mind.
'I thought you'd be more excited to see me out of it?'
He growled at her and shut the door behind him, but he was smiling like an idiot as he followed his captain.
Twilight sat in the throne room as she waited. She wanted to go see Fluttershy, to help her get ready for her big day, but Discord had told her he needed her first. Finally the doors opened and both Discord and Flash came in. She blushed as she smiled at her fiancé. He smiled lovingly at her too, however he seemed just as confused as she was to be there.
Discord stood to the side as the two moved next to each other. Flash gave her a soft kiss on the cheek and whispered,
"Hi sweetheart...any idea why we're here?"
"I was hoping you could answer that?" She whispered back and then jumped as suddenly Discord's head was between theirs.
"Why don't I answer that?" He chuckled and pulled back to stare at their confused faces. Twilight looked at Flash again and he was frowning at Discord.
"What are you up to this time?" He muttered and they were both surprised to see Discord look at them sadly.
"I know what you two are facing in deciding to be together. Flash...you are not immortal, a fact that has always caused me pain. However I never thought something could be done about it...that is until I met Fluttershy. I couldn't live without her so I put a piece of me into her...now, like me, she's immortal."
They both gasped at this and shared a brief look. Twilight suddenly understood why the king had called them both here. He wanted to help them past their greatest obstacle, tears filled her eyes as she looked up at Discord.
"Can...can you really do it again? For...for Flash?" She looked over and met her beloved's eyes. He didn't look as confident as she was, he turned to Discord and whispered,
"Discord...that kind of magic...it has to take a lot out of someone...could you even do it twice?"
Discord flinched and looked at her sadly. Her heart sank, if he didn't believe he could then why…
"No...I can't do it again...but not because it takes a lot of magic. It didn't take as much energy as you would think, when I cast the spell on Fluttershy."
Twilight looked up at him, even more confused than before. Then her anger got away from her, what game was he playing? Why give them hope, then take it away, and finally say that it wasn't that hard, but he still wouldn't do it?
"Why? If it's so easy, why can't you do it again!?" She shouted and Discord took a step back away from her. Flash put his hoof on her shoulder and she instantly calmed down. She leaned against his neck and quietly cried against him. She hated losing her temper, but this was a topic that caused her heart daily pain, every time she thought of losing Flash.
"Hush now baby...it'll be okay." He whispered into her ear and she nodded. Then she felt another hand on her head, it was an eagle claw. She looked up to see Discord smiling at her.
"You need to let me finish my dear...I can't cast the spell because I think it requires the love in one's heart to cast. Although I love Flash like my brother, it's not the same thing as true love. You need to be the one to cast the spell, I brought you here to show you how...if it's really what the two of you want." He looked up away from her and looked to Flash. She froze as she realized not once had she thought about what Flash would want. Immortality was as much a curse as it was a gift. You watched as those close to you grew older, while you remained forever young.
He met her eyes and she could see the uncertainty in his eyes. He wasn't completely sure, she felt more tears fill her eyes and lowered her head, admonishing herself for being so selfish.
"It has to be your decision friend...if you aren't completely sure...there's no going back once the spell is cast." Discord whispered as he stared sadly at his captain. Twilight heard the pain in the king's voice and looked up. The way he was looking at Flash...Discord wanted the stallion to accept the deal as much as she did.
Of course! Flash is Discord's best friend...naturally it would kill the king to lose someone so close to him!
Flash looked at the two of them, the two creatures who loved him more than any other. Discord counted on the stallion for so many things, he was his only true friend. Had been his quiet support for so many years, his brother in spirit and his only family until Fluttershy. Twilight love him with her whole heart, she couldn't imagine life without him. She wanted nothing more than to be with him, living happily for all eternity. She looked at him, silently pleading with him.
However, no matter how much they both wanted to keep him in their lives. Neither would force something like this on him. It really had to be his choice, if he regretted it later in life, he would come to hate the two that had cursed him.
"Flash?" She whispered and the stallion looked at her. She waited and then a slow smile spread across his face.
"Oh Twilight...come here my love." She took a step closer and he wrapped his arm around her. He kissed her forehead and smiled at her.
"I love you so much...I meant it when I said I wanted to spend as much time as we had left together. If that time can be extended...all the better."
She smiled brightly at him and he grinned back. She shouted in joy and threw her arms around him laughing and crying at the same time.
"Oh Flash! I love you so much!"
The two of them were engulfed in an even tighter hug as Discord wrapped his arms around them.
"Excellent! Alright then let's get this over with, I believe my bride is wondering where you are." He grinned at her and she nodded. He set them down and had her face Flash. Since she couldn't wave a hand over Flash as Discord had with Fluttershy, it would take more concentration.
"Alright now princess...close your eyes and focus." Discord whispered in her ear, he had his paw on her head. He was going to transfer some of his magic through her, to help fuel the spell, ensuring its strength.
"Now focus on your love for him...think about how much he means to you and how much you want him with you."
She did just that and felt a strange warmth fill her and her horn began to glow.
"Good girl...now, I want you to imagine breaking off a piece of yourself...the part that holds your immortality. Imagine taking a small piece and slowly...I want you to imagine giving it to Flash."
This took some more concentration as she had never thought of her magic in such terms. However with Discord's quiet encouragement, she soon had the image in her mind. She imagined Flash standing there and the piece floating to him and slowly entering him. She felt the warmth leave and panicked. She opened her eyes and looked at Flash, who was wiggling slightly, biting his lip hard.
"Flash? Are you…"
He couldn't hold it in any longer and started laughing. He glared at Discord and hissed through his laughter.
"You didn't say it would tickle this much!"
Discord grinned and shrugged,
"She was asleep when I cast the spell. How was I supposed to know?"
Twilight looked between the two then smiled up at the king. He smiled back and nodded, answering her unspoken question.
"You are even more powerful than your mother my dear Twilight. You will be an amazing queen."
She blushed slightly then turned to her love and squealing like a filly jumped at him. The two males laughed at her reaction and she nuzzled his chest, tears of joy running down her cheeks.
Fluttershy smiled at all her friends as she sighed in content. She was standing into her wedding dress. Rarity had tears in her eyes and she helped smooth the white material on the skirt.
"Oh my...darling you have to be the most beautiful bride I've ever seen!" She wiped her eyes with a tissue and Fluttershy blushed. She looked in the mirror and had to admit that the gown was breathtaking! It was pure white, with long sleeve and a full skirt. It had diamonds stitched into the skirt and the chest. The gown sparkled when she moved and even though it was simply, as requested by her; it actually made her feel like a princess.
One of the maids, Coco Pommel, was curling her mane, and Rarity was helping place some make up on her. The wedding was only in a few hours and Fluttershy felt butterflies settling in her stomach. She was both nervous and excited to finally be marrying him, Discord...the love of her life. She started to tear up and Rarity quickly wiped them away laughing.
"Now none of that! This is a happy day and you'll ruin your make up."
The others laughed and even Fluttershy giggled.
"These are happy tears, oh girls...I'm so glad that you're all here with me today. I love all of you so much!" They piled close for a group hug, laughing again, poor Coco was dragged into the hug and laughed as well.
"Now my queen...I have to finish your mane. Although it's beautiful, there is so much of it I'm worried I won't finish it if you don't sit still."
Fluttershy nodded, blushing and tried to hold herself still for the mare as she continued curling Fluttershy's mane.
There was a knock at the door and Fluttershy turned her head, then blushed and whispered,
"Oh sorry...um...come in."
Rainbow opened the door a crack and smiled over at all of them. Fluttershy smiled and wanted to give her friend a hug, but had just been told not to move.
"Rainbow! Where have you been? You were supposed to be here with all of us as Fluttershy got ready. You missed the hooficures!" Cadence said and Rainbow grimaced,
"That's okay...I'm glad I missed that, I don't like ponies touching my hooves. Besides I was given a very important mission by the king!" She smiled proudly as she continued to stare at them. The others looked at her curiously as she continued to grin at them.
"What mission?" Twilight finally asked and Rainbow looked at Fluttershy.
"King Discord asked me to give his future queen her wedding present from him."
Fluttershy looked at Rainbow, confused.
"Um...wasn't the pampering earlier...wasn't that my present?"
Rainbow moved further into the room, but kept her hoof on the door's edge.
"Nope...besides I think this present is much better."
"What could possibly be better than that? Or this beautiful gown? Once again Discord impresses me with his fashion taste!" Rarity said as she stroked the material of the gown.
Rainbow smiled at Fluttershy and whispered,
"Oh...I don't know...maybe this?" She swung the door open and Fluttershy's eyes widened and filled with tears.
"MOM!" She flew at the older pegasus, who was her exact copy, knocking the mare down. Her mother laughed as she wrapped her daughter in a hug.
"Oh my little Flutters...look at you. You are going to be such a beautiful bride. Oh honey I'm so happy that I could be here."
"How are you here!? Oh mom, I'm so glad you're...oh no! I'm sorry Coco I did it again!" She said as she looked back at the mare. Coco smiled at her and laughed,
"Oh that's alright your majesty. I understand your excitement at seeing you mother again...but still…" She indicated the stool and Fluttershy smiled and trotted back to sit. She smiled at her mother as Coco began to brush out the strands that had gotten tangled in Fluttershy's rush.
"Oh mom, I'm so happy! Oh...everypony this is my mother, Rosepetal, although most ponies just call her Rose. Mom these are my friends-Princess Twilight, Princess Rarity, Princess Cadence, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Coco Pommel (the mare blushed at being included), and of course you've met Rainbow!"
Her mother nodded at all the mares and turned teary eyes back to her daughter.
"Oh darling...I just can't get over how grown up you look. To think, my shy little filly is getting married and to a king! Oh if only your father…" Her mom had to stop and Fluttershy reached out a hoof, not wanting to cause poor Coco more trouble.
"I know...I wish he was here too. Do you think he would have liked Discord?" She giggled and wondered if her mother had even met her future husband, she blushed.
"For that matter...um...mom...did...did you...meet Discord?"
Her mother smiled at her and tilted her head, covering her face slightly with her mane, a habit that Fluttershy had inherited.
"I have. He introduced himself as soon as I arrived. I must say darling...you have interesting tastes. He may be an odd one, but he is so sweet and charming that I understand why you fell in love with him. I like him and I think after much convincing your father would have too. Although, no stallion would have been good enough for you to him...even a king!"
This made all the mares laugh and Fluttershy received another soft hug from her mother. She wished Discord was there so she could thank him. He couldn't know what having her mother there meant to her...or maybe he did and that's why he had done it. Something came to her mind though that made her frown. She looked at her mother as the pegasus talked with her friends, telling stories about when Fluttershy was younger.
I bet she was the 'package' Flash mentioned...but he said 'packages'...so there was more than one? What else is Discord planning?
Discord watched as all his guests filed into the room that would house the ceremony. He was growing more nervous by the minute. Everything had to go perfectly tonight, he had to make sure of it. He looked over at Flash who nodded. Discord returned the nod and took in a deep breath. Everything was in place, now it was time to start. He smiled as he imagined how she would look in her gown. He couldn't wait to make her his, then tomorrow she would be officially crowned his queen and be presented to his people...their people…
He smiled wider and then looked over and notice something that made his smile fall. Flash was talking with one of the other guards, the one who had been placed on patrol. Flash turned to meet his gaze and the look in his eyes made Discord growl…
She's here...
Fluttershy stood in her room alone, waiting for the ceremony to start. Her friends had taken their places and now they were all ready. Flash had knocked on her door, informing her that it was time to star. She took one final look at herself once more in the mirror and smiled to herself.
"Now or never…" She whispered and then froze as she felt someone behind her.
She's here...
She turned and standing behind her was Black Widow. The changeling was grinning at her.
"Heavens...look at you. Truly a more beautiful bride there has never been...Oh...I bet you're wondering why I'm here? I came to return this, so rude of me to take it in the first place." She held up Discord's engagement ring and grinned at Fluttershy.
Fluttershy looked at Black Widow, but didn't respond, which only angered the changeling further.
"You are nothing but a pathetic mare! How could he have possibly chosen you over someone as beautiful as Fleur? Oh well it doesn't matter, since now he will get neither. Marrow didn't get the job done...but you know what they say...if you want something done right…" She grinned and used her magic to levitate up a blade. She took a step towards Fluttershy, who still didn't move. She just stood there, glaring at the changeling. Black Widow stopped advancing when she noticed that the mare wasn't cowering or even looked frightened.
"What is the matter with you? You should be cowering in fear! You should be begging me to spare your life! You should-"
"You should start paying attention to my lessons…" Fluttershy whispered. Black Widow froze as those words sunk in. The blade fell to the ground and she took a step back.
"No….no...NO!" She tried to turn and run, but slammed into a solid wall...no, not a wall...a chest. Two strong hands grabbed her shoulders, pinning her in place. She recognized the paw and claw holding her and looked up to meet his glowing amber eyes.
"Got you…" Discord whispered.
She turned back as Fluttershy was engulfed in green flames and in her place stood her mother…
Discord stood in the room as the others shouted questions at him. The only ones not present were Fluttershy and her mother. He had told Fluttershy's mother of the plan after she had arrived, informing her of the danger her daughter was in. The mare had instantly agreed to help, so she had asked Fluttershy to show her his music room, placing the mare out of danger. He had placed an enchantment over the room so that the two would be safe while they set the trap for Black Widow.
"So let me get this straight! You knew that Black Widow would come after Fluttershy all along and had all of this planned from the beginning? So is there even a wedding or was that part of it too?" Twilight asked as she cast a brief glare at Queen Chrysalis, who was standing next to a tied up Black Widow.
"No...I didn't know for sure that she would come here, it was only a hunch. Then when Chrysalis showed up I knew this was our best chance to try and trap her. Marrow would never agree to help and only a changeling can completely take the form of another pony effectively enough to fool anyone. In answer to your other question, tonight I still plan on marrying Fluttershy, that hasn't changed."
Celestia glared at the changeling queen and whispered,
"Why would you even agree to this?"
Queen Chrysalis chuckled and smiled at Discord.
"Although we may be many things...changelings have some sense of honor. Discord has never shown my kind any ill will and so we have always been allies of sort. So it would be wrong to let one of my kind cause him, or someone he cares for any harm. He provides my kingdom with the money to rebuild...I have been trying desperately to get him to be my king...but alas he is a stubborn soul."
Discord rolled his eyes at this and she only chuckled again. She looked to Celestia and glared at the alicorn.
"Just because there is bad blood between the two of us...that is no excuse for others to be drawn into this. Black Widow had no right to do what she did to the Princess Fleur and King Blueblood, something will have to be done for their kingdom...King Discord...I also want to apologize for her foolishness in trying to harm your future queen. I hope that this does not hurt the treaty you and I share?"
He glared down at the younger changeling who was glaring at her mother.
"I'll let it go this time...but don't let something like this happen again Chrysalis. Or you will have an enemy far greater than Celestia."
Chrysalis took this news well and nodded at him .
"What ever you say Dissy…"
He growled under his breath,
"Don't call me that...I hate that nickname…"
"Only when I call you it...what if your pretty mare said it to you?" She whispered as she smiled at him and his blush was all the answer she needed. She then turned serious again and glared down at her daughter.
"What were you thinking you foolish girl? Angering the one ally we have, you could have cost our people everything! Discord is the only one with enough magic to restore our land to what it was! What were you thinking?"
Black Widow spat at her mother, making the others gasp.
"You are the reason it's in such turmoil in the first place! Then you have the audacity to disown me and give my throne to another!"
Discord looked at Chrysalis and raised an eyebrow at this. The queen noticed his look and sighed, she nodded at her guards who moved forward to retrieve Black Widow. The changeling was screaming curses at her mother the entire time she was carried out. Chrysalis moved to stand next to Discord and explained.
"I chose Mothball to succeed me...he is far kinder than me or my daughter. He is what the kingdom needs to truly bring it back. Once he is old enough I will hand over reign to him and watch as he brings our kind back to the glory we once were, before I foolishly destroyed us...Widow couldn't accept the fact that I had chosen her younger brother. She took it as a betrayal, I never disowned her officially. I just realized she was too much like me to ever make the changes that need to be made."
He looked at her surprised, he always believed she was too prideful to ever admit that her kingdom's turmoil was her own fault.
"That's very big of you Chrissy…" He whispered, using his own nickname for her and she smiled when she heard it. Then she nodded at him and started to leave.
"I know…"
He rolled his eyes, seems she would never truly change and for some reason that fact made him glad. She stopped as she reached the door and smiled back at him.
"Oh I never did congratulate you on your marriage. I know you may not feel the same, but I do consider us friends. She is a pretty thing...even for a normal pegasus...I'm still very jealous that I lost such a prize...but...but if I can't have you then...then I'm glad that you're at least marrying for love…" She looked at Celestia as she whispered,
"Not power…"
Fluttershy looked at her mother oddly, they were still standing in Discord's music room. They should have been heading to the ceremony already, but every time she tried to bring it up her mother would interrupt and ask another question about Discord.
"So he really plays as beautifully as your father did…"
"Mom…"
"Hmm I will have to be sure to…"
"Mom…"
"Ask him to play something for me before I…"
"MOM!" Fluttershy shouted and then blushed, turning her gaze away. Her mother looked at her and frowned.
"Mom...I know what you're doing. Why are you keeping me here instead of getting to the ceremony...do you...do you secretly not want me to marry him?" She whispered and tears started to fill her eyes.
"Oh honey...no...I'm sorry that I've kept you here, but...well…" Her mother moved closer and hugged her.
"Darling...it was at his request that I've kept you here...out of danger."
"Danger? What's going on?" Fluttershy asked, her heart quickened as panic set in. Her mother looked away guiltily and whispered,
"Discord told me about the creature that wanted to cause you harm. He believed she would strike tonight and has set up a trap to catch her...but he didn't want to chance you getting hurt so he hid it from you...I agreed to keep you out of the way until word came that…"
"That all is safe now my queen." Flash said as he came in smiling. Fluttershy and her mom turned to stare at the stallion. Fluttershy's eyes widened,
"Black Widow?"
"Captured and on her way back where she belongs. Don't worry your majesty...you're safe now."
Fluttershy sighed in relief, although she was upset that Discord had hidden his plans from her, she was happy that it was over.
"Now my lady...I believe you have a wedding to get to." Flash whispered and her heart began to pound in her chest as she smiled at the captain.
"Come on honey...it's not nice to keep the groom waiting...they tend to turn into nervous wrecks the longer they stand there." Her mother whispered in her ear and Fluttershy giggled as she left to head to her wedding.
Discord stood there waiting for her. He was standing with his hands clasped behind his back, mostly to keep them from shaking. He had sent Flash to retrieve her a short while ago. He had wanted to go himself, however he was fearful that she would be angry with him. He had kept his plans from her so she wouldn't be worrying about tonight.
Still he would find a way to make it up to her, later. His ears perked up when the music started, indicating that the bride was entering the room.
His heart began to race inside his chest as he waited, then his mouth almost fell to the ground. She was absolutely beautiful, the gown she wore sparkled as she walked down the aisle. Despite what she thought the gown wasn't from him, it was a secret gift from Queen Celestia, so he hadn't been allowed to see it until now.
His smile widened as she looked up and met his eyes. His heart nearly exploded again, as he read the love in her eyes. She was the most amazing creature on this planet and she would be all his, just as he was hers. As she reached him he held out his claws and she placed her hoof in it.
He gave it a tight squeeze and smiled at her, a warm smile that she returned. So many mares were already wiping their eyes at the sight of the handsome pair. Even though Discord looked as he did there was no mistaking that the two of them were very much in love. It radiated off of them and encased those in attendance.
"Let's begin…" Celestia whispered, she was performing the ceremony since a royal had to proceed over a union. She smiled at the pair and addressed the crowd.
"These two have come together under the oddest of circumstances. None could have guessed the love that would blossom between these two, however none can deny that it is the purest to be witnessed. We must remember that nothing can stand in the way of true love…" She smiled at her daughter briefly.
"That is something that is easy to forget, but we can't let ourselves do so. Love can conquer all obstacles in it's way and bring those that feel its touch together. Discord and Fluttershy are evidence that no matter the differences in ranking, looks, or even species...love will find a way and nothing can stand in its way...not even our own stubbornness…" She glanced at Discord who grinned and chuckled. He smiled at his lovely bride and she winked at him, making his smile widen. He gave her hooves a gentle squeeze and watched her as Celestia continued.
"Fluttershy...do you take this draconequus to be your lawfully wedded husband, through sickness and in health, for all the good and the bad times you will face together? From now and for all eternity?"
Discord had told Celestia to change the ending and she had agreed, even though she had given him an odd look. Fluttershy turned back to him and smiled,
"I do…" There were tears in her eyes and he reached up to wipe them away.
"Discord...do you take this mare to be your lawfully wedded wife…"
"I do!" He said cutting her off and his servants laughed at his eagerness, even Fluttershy giggled. Celestia rolled her eyes and used her magic to bring the rings to her.
"Well then...since someone seems ready to finish…" Again many laughed. She placed the chain over Fluttershy's head and slipped the matching ring onto Discord's paw.
"By the power vested in me...I now pronounce you, now and forever, husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."
Discord wrapped his arms around her and grinned,
"Like I need permission." He crushed her lips under his, dipping her back as the crowd cheered loudly for their king and new queen. He pulled away and was pleased to see her face was flushed, he grinned at her and nuzzled her behind her ear as the crowd continued to shout in joy.
Fluttershy was in Discord's arms as they spun around the dance floor. She smiled happily up at her husband. She couldn't believe it! She was actually married to him, it was official, they belonged to each other.
"I love you so much darling." He whispered as he held her against him. She smiled up at him and whispered back,
"I love you too...my dearest husband."
He brightened when she called him her husband and his eyes softened. As if he too couldn't believe that the day had finally come. After everything they had gone through, they had still ended up together in the end. Guess destiny knows what it's doing after all, she giggled at the thought and Discord looked at her strangely.
"Nothing...so Discord...why didn't you tell me about the trap? I could have helped."
"That's exactly why I didn't tell you. Darling, Black Widow is unstable, I couldn't chance her actually getting to you. Chrysalis knows enough to defend herself from Widow's magic...you...you wouldn't have stood a chance. I'm sorry I lied to you, but I did it to protect you."
She frowned for a moment and then smiled and rested her head against his chest. She could feel his heart pounding under her ear, which made her smile more. He sighed and placed his nose against her head, rubbing against her mane.
"That's why you asked me if I trusted you isn't it?" She whispered and he chuckled.
"Yes, I needed you to trust me. I won't let anything harm you darling...and now we can all live happily ever after." She giggled and then stopped and looked up at him oddly when he tripped. As if realizing something, he flinched and stopped dancing.
"Come on let's go see our friends." He whispered and left the dance floor with her on his arm. She looked up at him curiously and then shrugged and followed him. She smiled at her friends and flew to give all of them a hug. They all crowded together in a big group hug, most were tearing up again and it caused them to giggle.
She looked to her husband who was sharing a small hug with Flash. The two smiled at one another and nodded, some unspoken acknowledgement passing between them. Discord looked over and her and smiled, holding out his arm. Without hesitation she flew over and placed her hoof in the crook of him arm and leaned her head against him.
"A toast to the happy couple!" Cadence shouted as a tray with champagne glasses levitated over and each pony took one.
When Fluttershy reached for one Discord placed his claw over her hoof and stopped her.
"Oh I don't think Fluttershy would want that...she doesn't like to drink...isn't that right darling? How about some nice herbal tea instead?" He smiled down and her and she giggled.
"It's okay Discord...I don't mind a small drink every now and then." She reached out and took the glass again and didn't notice Discord flinch again. She raised her glass along with the others and closed her eyes, missing the flash that encased her drink before she could sip it.
She pulled away, a confused look on her face.
"Apple cider?" She asked and the others looked at her oddly.
"What was that sugar cube? Something wrong with your champagne?" Applejack asked and Fluttershy looked at her and tilted her head.
"Yeah...it's not…" She trailed off and looked up at Discord who had his gaze turned away.
"Discord...what's going on?" She whispered and he cleared his throat. He looked at her then at the others and a blush crept into his cheeks.
"Darling...let's talk about this later...when we're alone…" He whispered into her ear and she frowned further. Then she looked at the glass and thought about his reaction to her trying to drink alcohol. He had stopped her from reaching for it and changed the drink before she could taste it. As if he didn't want her to drink it at all, not just because she didn't like the taste usually…
Her eyes widened and she dropped her glass, but Discord used his magic to make it disappear before it could hit the floor. She turned to look at him and he grinned sheepishly at her.
"Now darling...try and stay calm…" He whispered and her breathing quickened as the truth set in. She glared at him and then grabbed his arm and dragged him away from the group. Honestly she was so much smaller than him that the thought that she could actually move him forcefully was laughable. However, he did willingly follow her until they were standing out on a balcony away from the party. She shut the doors behind her and then turned to face him.
He was leaning against the railing and smiling at her, his hands held up in defense.
"Now my dearest...let's take a calm breath and relax for one teeny-tiny second! I was planning on telling you...eventually…"
"How...how do even know that…" She trailed off and blushed again. He chuckled and moved towards her again. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her, despite being upset, she leaned into the kiss. He groaned and buried his claws in her mane as he bent her back. His tongue ran along her lips and slowly gained entry into her mouth, her mind began to cloud with desire. Then she pushed him back realizing that was his intentions. She glared at him and he chuckled, he held up his fingers.
"That close...I'm sorry my love...but I didn't want to worry you. You were already so nervous about the wedding and the threat of Black Widow that I didn't want to put more on you. I should have told you what I was suspecting, but I didn't realize my hunch was correct until last night when you were lying beside me and I used magic to check for sure. That's part of the reason I changed our wedding to today."
"But...but how could you tell...tell that I...I…"
"That you're carrying my child? Remember darling, I am a very powerful being. I could sense the little one as soon as it was created...and I couldn't be happier. Now not only do I have a wonderful wife to shower with love, but also a little one. Please don't be too upset my love...I know this is a shock, but it's just one more way to prove how much we love each other...we've created a child Fluttershy...a part of both of us…" He whispered and tears filled his eyes as he pulled her against him again. He nuzzled the side of her neck and she shivered at the touch.
Then she thought fully about it and smiled again. A child, she was carrying Discord's child! She wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face against his fur, crying happy tears.
"Oh Discord...this is wonderful news! I'm sorry if I seemed upset, I was just shocked! I love you so much...a baby…"
His arms tightened and he chuckled as he nuzzled her further, she felt his tongue run along her neck and she giggled.
"Discord...we should return to the party…"
"No...They'll be fine if we sneak away…" He growled and began to nibble on her neck. She shivered and laughed. He moved his snout up and began to nibble on her earlobe. She melted in his arms and moaned. He grinned and moved back to her lips, he captured them with his own and began to force a reaction from her. She moaned again as his arms tightened and his claws massaged the back of her head. His tongue twisted with her own and he groaned. He pulled back just enough to whisper against her lips,
"I'm taking my wife to my bed and to hell what they think...if any of those ponies have a problem with it they can tell me tomorrow." He returned to her lips before she could say anything and she sighed as he held her and lifted his fingers.
The balcony doors opened just in time for Flash and Twilight to see the two clinging to each other in desperation. Then they watched as Discord quickly snapped his fingers and the two disappeared. Flash looked at Twilight and smiled,
"Well, I guess that answers the question whether or not they're okay."