//------------------------------// // Playing With Fire // Story: Rightfully My Everything // by Chloe The Great //------------------------------// Discord felt found on fault, but he seconded that and decided on simply being the reason of Fluttershy’s emotional turmoil. He thought again, and again…he then knew that he was not the center of attention and there must be something she had to be agitated about—other than his own existence. The chaotic creature then started to feel pathetic and nonsensical to the bone. But, then again, wasn’t he all about being nonsensical? He was supposed to be the king of ludicrous…and here he was, obsessing over how a puny pony felt about him. Instead of pondering on emotions, Discord decided to be honest. Only to himself would he do this. Out loud, he then attempted to list forthright subjects he felt most strong about. “I need a break from all things harmonic, I desire Fluttershy to be less irritating in expressing her feelings, and I demand…explanation.” “Oh…?” Applejack chuckled and her laughter faded. “What is it that yah need explaining for?” The element of honesty slowly stepped up to Discord, gazing at him through squinted eyes and the freckles on her face seemed to scrunch with her glare. “That is…” Discord began, folding his long arms, “none of your business.” “Yes and Fluttershy’s feelings for you is…” Applejack contemplated for a quick minute, “my business. And, her friend’s pursuit to know.” “I suppose…” Discord grunted. “Spit it out, will yah?” Applejack barked. He massaged his temples with his claw and then ran a hand through his messy along with clumpy mane. “Fluttershy does not forgive me, and I want explanation to why she reaches out greatly to irritate me each and every second I breathe,” He told her hesitantly. Applejack rolled her eyes and took off her Stetson, having a sly smile on her face. “You’re a real bastard, Discord…” she mumbled. “Fluttershy loves you.” “No,” he chuckled, “that’s like saying Rainbow Dash loves you.” Applejack’s face flushed and her face went blank of emotion. “Ha…Applejack…?” She cleared her throat and blinked several times. “That’s none of your business,” she simply said, “Fluttershy loves you. Don’t believe me? Ask her yourself.” “How do you know?” Discord scoffed. “It’s that obvious,” Applejack jeered. Her tail swung as she turned her back to him, ambling towards the direction in which Rainbow Dash’s home in the sky was. Discord blinked slowly and stared at the back of Applejack’s head, dazed. Questions remained to stick in his thoughts, and like a band aid, he was afraid of peeling them off—afraid of the pain the answers would inflict upon his ambiguous mental state. “To hell with this,” Discord snarled and ran his claw through his hair. He stared off in the route to Fluttershy’s cottage. *** “Fluttershy,” Rainbow Dash cooed, “you know there are plenty of stallions out there for you!” “I-I know!” Fluttershy sobbed into Dash’s chest. “But…he’s not like the rest of them. Never will I find a colt with his traits.” “Well, Daring Do never did find another like Ahuizotl,” Rainbow Dash compared Fluttershy’s romantic obstacle. “She never did, actually!” “Rainbow Dash—” Fluttershy hiccupped. “…In fact, the latest book released has some steamy scenes,” Dash chuckled and blushed. Fluttershy saw a red tale with scales brush her window and she made a groan of frustration, confusion, and most of all: relief. “Rainbow Dash,” Discord called from outside, “Applejack awaits company near your home.” The cyan Pegasus’s wings unfolded slightly and her ears perked up to attention. “See yah later, Flutters!” Rainbow nervously giggled and flew away with the beautiful trail of colors following her. Discord stepped slowly into Fluttershy’s home and wore a small grin. The sun that currently began to set let shadows go to the best places of his face, making his face even more handsome and even though she found herself seeming crazy to admit it…Discord was beyond alluring. His casual walk halted and he tilted his head, fixing a stare at who he thought was the most provocative and inviting beauty in Equestria. “Hello,” Discord cleared his throat and put his head back into its usual position. “Hi,” Fluttershy breathed softly. “You’re the most impeccable living creature I will ever lay eyes on,” Discord giggled. “What--?” Fluttershy’s eyes opened fully and she felt her chest tighten. She blinked and then felt his claw on her cheek and his hand intertwining fingers with hers. “You’re my unending infatuation, dear,” he whispered briefly. “Say it,” Fluttershy demanded in a choked voice. A tear rolled down her cheek and upon Discord’s claw. His tongue brushed his talons, his eyes never abandoning hers. He wrapped his arm around her waist and let his head rest on her shoulder. “Why won’t you say it?” “Why do you want me to say these words?” Discord asked her. She put her palm on his heart and closed her eyes. His pulse was quick and she could have sworn his heart skipped several beats; he was as nervous as she was. “Because, I want to be yours,” Fluttershy replied. “Hmm…is that so?” Discord murmured and let his lips graze her bare neck. “Oh my…” Fluttershy gasped. “Yes…” “Well then, say it,” he told her. She bit her lip and knew she had to receive clarification—this was also not her pace that she had intended. He was very competent at escalating and soon she felt his tongue admiring the flavor of her skin. In other words, her body was literally not ready; but it was obvious his was. “No...” Fluttershy murmured, “Stop.” She used the strength in her arms to attempt pushing him off of her. Although her effort was useless compared to his strength, Discord disappeared in a flash and reappeared across from her. His eyes were locked with hers. A weak smile crawled on his face, his eyebrows knitted together. “Sorry, Fluttershy,” he mumbled. Fluttershy stared, wide-eyed, back at him with her hair disheveled and her face a deep shade of red as she attempted to regain her breath. Her eyes quickly went to her windows that revealed behind them an orange tinted sky and the sun slowly lowering itself from the sky. It was a beautiful sunset for an awkward moment. “Hey, Discord,” Fluttershy murmured, “Why did you do it?” He knew she would ask eventually and he’d be lying if he told himself that it wasn’t a moment he dreaded.