//------------------------------// // Chapter 10 // Story: Chaos Theory // by Lucky Seven //------------------------------// Chaos Theory Chapter 10 It had been a few hours since Twilight and I had woken up, and it had been quite the embarrassing ordeal. She had refused to speak to me at all, but it was okay, because I had just picked up some cupcakes for her and Spike, and I was currently on my way back to the library. But I'm starting to notice something. Everypony is giving me odd looks, and not the good odd either. I shrug it off though, since I've yet to gain everypony's trust. Ah, the library is within view now, so not much longer until we get to chow down on these babies. But as I reach the front door, I hear a commotion and place my ear against it, so as to listen in. "Just wait until he gets back Twilight, you'll see that me and Pinkie are right about him!" Right about what? Oh well, I say the more the merrier! Opening the door, I pay little attention to everypony and shut it back before heading into the kitchen, whistling a joyful tune the whole way. But I start to feel eyes staring at the back of my head, and turning around, my suspicions are correct. Everypony is staring at me. And there's even a surprise guest that I hadn't noticed. "Oh, what brings you here, Celestia?" "Twilight has informed me of the progress you've made, and in just one day! I'm very impressed!" "Really? Impressed with... me?" "Yes, Discord. She told me about last night and how much sympathy you showed her." I think I'm blushing. Man, when was the last time I blushed? "What about those two," I say while pointing a talon in the direction of Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie, "I overheard them saying they were... right about me?" "Hay yeah you did! Me and Pinkie were just saying you would make an awesome prankster!" "Oh, okay, I thought you were saying I was evil or something silly like that." "Why would we say that? You've been nothing but awesome towards Twilight since you came back, and even Rarity likes you now!" "I'm sorry, it's just... I'm scared of that stone prison, you know?" I smile as Rainbow Dash nods her head. "Hey, don't sweat it, I understand. A thousand years in one spot would make me go insane!" I smile and nod my head, but I start to feel a tugging on my abdomen, and looking down, notice that Twilight is trying to get my attention. "Yes Twilight?" "I was just wondering if..." "If what?" The lavender pony goes red in the face, causing me to chuckle. "It's... kind of embarrassing." "Then ask me after everypony else leaves, alright?" Twilight smiles and nods her head before trotting off into the kitchen to do Celestia know's what. Wait, what's that... sensation? Huh, that's odd, it feels like somepony is trying to form a mental link with me... "Discord, we need to have a little chat." "Ahh!" I can hear her chuckling. The smug mare... "Okay, I'm sorry but that was pretty funny, Discord." "Celestia, how dare you enter my head without permission!" "This is important Discord, now listen." "Ugh, fine, just hurry up, I want one of those cupcakes." "Alright, I'll try to be swift." A few moments go by without her saying anything, and it's really starting to get on my nerves. "Then hurry the hay up and talk!" "Discord, I know what you're planning on doing, and it isn't smart." "Oh really? And what am I planning on doing?" "You're planning on kissing my student..." "OH GA-A-AG! Look, I'm not going to try and hide my feelings for her from you, but know this. I'm not going to act on it. Ever." "Whatever you say, Discord." "Did you just... wink? How is that even possible?!" "Now I think Twilight is trying to talk to me, so goodbye for now." "Yeah whatever..." She would ignore my question, but on another note, exiting a mental chat is pretty exhausting, I must say. Looking around though, I notice that Celestia and I are getting strange looks from everypony. "What?" "You were both making weird faces and your eyes were shut tight," states Twilight, causing both me and Celestia to blush, "what in Equestria were you two doing?" "We were chatting Twilight, a mental link, but I can't explain right now, for I have much to do in Canterlot." Over the next few minutes, everypony said their goodbyes and left except for one. "Discord, can I talk to you in private?" "Uh, sure Rarity." I snap my talons and the two of us appear in my room, and she immediately begins her assault. "Discord, I'm not going to pretend I'm oblivious to your feelings for Twilight, but still, have you even told her how you feel?" "No, and I don't plan to. End of discussion," I say as I snap my talons, bringing us back to the living room. "Okay, I guess I'll be going. I'll see you two tomorrow hopefully." Twilight and I see Rarity off before crashing on the couch and well, relaxing. "Um, Discord, about my question from earlier." Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that! "Yes, Twilight? We're alone now, so you can ask without being embarrassed." She blushes as I say that, and I can't help but find this whole situation funny. She's somehow more comfortable talking to a two day old friend who used to be an enemy than to her friends she's had for a few years. How ironic... "I was wondering if..." "Oh dear Celestia, Twilight Sparkle, just spit it out already!" "I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD SLEEP IN YOUR ROOM FROM NOW ON!" "W-what? But, why?" "I took a nap earlier, and I had another nightmare..." "Tell me more on the way to bed, because it's getting late." We both get up and make our way to my bedroom, her talking the whole way. When we finally reach my room, she's nearing the end of her little speech. "So I just want to stay with you and make sure you never leave." "Twilight, I'll let you sleep here, but how many times do I have to say it? I'm not going to leave you after just two days of knowing you!" As I lie down and she takes her place next to me, she continues. "I know, but, I already think of you as maybe the best friend I've ever had. You must think that's pretty silly, huh?" I don't answer. Instead, I lean down and plant a kiss on her lips, catching her off guard. She eventually sinks into it though, and after a few seconds, I pull back, leaving a stunned, smiling mare. Then it dawns on me. I had just kissed Twilight Sparkle, and she actually enjoyed it! After a few minutes of silence, because neither of us had the guts to say anything, I hear snoring and notice that Twilight has fallen asleep, a smile running across her features. Looking out the window and towards Canterlot, I have a few words for a certain princess. "Normally I'd be mad if you were right and I was wrong, Celestia." I look down at Twilight one more time and can't help but smile. "But this time? I think I'm content with being wrong..." The End