//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: The Chaos Conundrum // by Chaos_Azeroth //------------------------------// 'Well, we got the elements back,' Twight Sparkle commented as she and her friends walked. 'And Chaos got her cutie mark to boot. But why aren't we trapping Discord again?' 'You know why, sugarcube,' Applejack responded. Twilight Sparkle sighed. Applejack was right, and the reason was a good one. 'Never thought I'd see this,' Rainbow Dash commented. 'Ever.' 'Me neither,' Fluttershy said. 'But I'm so happy.' Her animal friends walked close to her. 'Where's Pinkie?' Twilight Sparkle asked. 'You know her,' Rainbow Dash responded. 'She's probably been there hours.' 'We better hurry then, darlings,' Rarity said. 'I, for one, would hate to be late.' 'Well I, for one, hate being dressed up,' Spike quipped. They all laughed. _______________________________________________________________________________ 'Do you like the cake?' Pinkie Pie asked, nervously. 'Pinkie, I love it,' Chaos said. 'We love it,' Discord corrected. It was the most unusual cake, made up of all kinds of sweets and covered in cotton candy hearts and red flowers. Discord had provided the latter two things. Princess Luna was also there, though as a guest and not a babysitter. The princesses had decided to give Discord a chance. Though some of the things Discord and Chaos had done had almost gotten them both turned to stone. Like changing random ponies' colors, for instance. They heard the others arive. The others couldn't help but notice Discord had a suit on, a snazzy brown one. Of course, even though Chaos could have made their atire, Rarity had insisted she do it. And it was as a gift. What pony could say not only did they make clothes for Discord, but also it was for a wedding? No other pony could say that. 'Glad everypony made it,' Chaos said as the other ponies walked up. 'We wouldn't miss it for the world, darling,' Rarity said. 'And everypony looks wonderful.' The others nodded in agreement. How could they miss the wedding of a lifetime, one to remember? 'We wrote our own vows,' Chaos said, blushing. 'But can't agree on who goes first. We're both so excited to hear what the other came up with.' 'Flip you for it?' Discord suggested. Chaos shrugged. 'Sounds like fun.' _____________________________________________________________ 'I was lost and alone,' Chaos began. 'Or so I thought. But you were there for me, my reason to try after I was dumped in a strange, new world. You taught me so much, about life...About myself. I love you so much, Discord, for all that you are. And for all I am with you. If I lost you, I'd be losing a part of my soul. Please say you'll be mine, forever.' Discord smiled. It was a bit short, but so very sweet. It was strange, Discord found himself so touched he was actually choked up. 'I love you, of course I will,' he finally said. He took a deep breath, and began his vows. 'Everypony can tell you what I've done. Some have. I wanted to rule Equestria in the name of chaos. I cared for nopony. That all changed with you. You taught me who I really am. And you taught me how to care, and that I can care. You taught me how to have fun without having to rule everything. If you say yes, I'll have everything that matters anyway. My Chaos, my insanity, my love, my soul mate, be mine for all eternity.' 'Of course,' Chaos barely managed to say. She was so happy she was tearing up.'I love you.' 'Awwwww,' the others said in unison. ___________________________________________________ The reception was absolutely brilliant. Everypony congradulated the bride and groom every chance they got. The bride and groom cut pieces of cake for all the guests, then with wicked looks shoved each other's faces in what was left. Then, the others began to eat. When the cake was gone, Discord and Chaos had a dance. But they weren't the only ones. Rarity accepted Spike's offer to dance, and after being told how smashing he looked by Rarity Spike decided maybe he didn't hate being dressed up. He even got a kiss on the cheek from her when they finished dancing! Spike was having the time of his life, and Rarity's parting words made it even better. 'Find a way to grow up without losing yourself, and I'll give us a shot.' BOOM Chocolate milk rained down, but everypony was wearing custom umbrellas from Rarity. They all danced and mingled. They all had to, as was started by Pinkie Pie, have a fast dance with the bride and groom. Applejack had given Pinkie Pie a surprise of her own to bring. Mugs of strange colored apple cider, and apple fitters with strange colored filling.And multi-colored popcorn, that Chaos and Disscord had helped with the night before. She drank and ate, unafraid, and the other ponies followed suit. They loved it all, the animals included. After it was all done, clean-up included, it was late. Everypony headed home, tired but happy. Everypony slept well, especially Chaos and Discord, who had gotten a new big bed so they could snuggle. ______________________________________________________________ 'Not sure how it was possible,' Pinkie Pie said, looking at the twin baby draconiquis, 'but I'm happy for you guys. And have fun, I can watch these little ones. A boy and a girl, right?' 'Are you sure?' Chaos asked. 'And yes, they are.' 'Names?' Pinkie Pie asked. 'The boy is Anarchy,' Discord replied. 'The girl is Hope.' 'Ooohh, nice names,' Pinkie Pie said. 'And I got it, really.' 'If all goes well on your end, we might ask this of you again,' Chaos said. Pinkie Pie replied with an enthusiastic, 'yay.' Discord and Chaos left, going out on their first (but not last) date as a married couple. Chaos mused on how wonderful, and fast, life had progressed for her. It wasn't what she had expected in that first night of being, but that was okay. It was far better than she could have thought of. 'What are you thinking about?' Discord asked. 'Us,' Chaos replied. 'I was hoping you had a mischief plan,' Discord replied, laughing. 'Oh well, I have one.' 'What?' Chaos asked, excitedly. 'You'll see,' Discord responded. He held out his lion paw. 'Come on.' Chaos put her hoof in it, and he held it. They both flew off together, just like that.