Previously on My Little Pony: Secrets of the Kitsune tribe:
“What is it Discord?” asked Fluttershy.
“Listen to me very carefully, Fluttershy. This creature is not any ordinary creature.” He said, “It’s a Kitsune, and that symbol of his circlet means he is a member of the Nobuyuki tribe.”
Fluttershy was confused. “The Noubu-what?!”
“Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you Fluttershy, because it will soon meant life or death for the entire world…
Discord slowly leaned closer to Fluttershy, as he began to slowly breathe heavily. Sweat was running down his forehead, and be slowly looked to the side to make sure no one else was listening (Really? There’s only like 2 of them). The he slowly whispered: “You need to keep him by your side at all times. Do not let him leave your sight.”
Fluttershy was very scared. Why couldn’t he leave her sight? “Why Discord? What is this little creature?” she asked.
Discord softly cleared his throat and leaned in closer. “Well, it all started a long, long, time ago.” He replied.
“How long ago?” asked Fluttershy.
“Eh, about after season 4, but before season 5.” Discord replied.
“Golly.” Fluttershy exclaimed.
“Yes, anyway…*clears throat…I’m going to tell you a tail.” Said Discord. A tail…of The Nobuyuki Tribe.”
*Thunder sound.
*Fluttershy squeal.
Discord began his tail of Nobuyuki, one the Kitsune tribes lost long ago during the Imperial Wars (you learn about that later on).
Discord: “It started off as any other day. It was cool and cloudy morning in the village of Nobuyuki, the grass was green, the sky was blue, cloudy, and gentile wind flew through the area. The butterflies were flying about, children were playing, and fishermen were out on the lake trying to catch fish. You could see mothers caring for their young, and the brave warriors of Nobuyuki were training, and keeping a watchful eye on their town. Oh, but little did these poor people knew, was that a dark abyss was coming…and it was going to rip their poor little town LIMB…from LIMB.”
Fluttershy slowly sank to the floor. On all fours, she kneeled down covering her face in fear; shacking. “…Th-Th-Then what h-h-happened-d?” asked Fluttershy fearfully. Discord slowly opened his mouth. He paused for dramatic effect…then, suddenly…
“…They…RAN OUT OF RICE!”
Fluttershy looked at Discord with a face of disappointment. “Seriously, Discord?” she said angrily. That was it? She got scared over the fact that they ran out of rice.
“Well, yeah.” Discord replied. Just then, he remembered something else to the tale. “OH YES, also their village was attacked a clan of brute warriors who killed everyone, including women, children, and animals.”
Fluttershy popped back into her fearful state. “OH NOOOO!!” she exclaimed, hiding under the couch.
Discord continued his tale: “Yes, apparently there was this whole invasion of some group called, the Imperial Armada. The village was COMPLETELY destroyed. Nothing survived…Well, enough about history. How’s your day been?”
“Discord!” Fluttershy wailed, “Finish the story!”
“Oh fine!” said Discord. “Like I said, all was well until the day that the Imperial Armada attacked the village.” Discord continued, “They bursts through the gates of the village, destroying all who stood in their way. The braves warriors, tried all they could to defend their city, but were no match for the Imperial’s superior weaponry.” Fluttershy leaned in closer, intrigued to hear more of the tale.
“Smoke filled the sky, and fire bathed the city in a sea of endless screams and suffering. Houses were destroyed, crops were ruined, children and women were…um…on second thought I better not. It’s a Teen rated story after all.”
“Discord, where IS the Nobuyuki village?” asked Fluttershy.
With a soft smile, and a gentile pat on her head, Discord slowly leaned in and softly began to whisper into Fluttershy’s ear. As he opened his mouth to say the village’s location and Fluttershy began to smile…he pulled away and shrugged his shoulders. “I have no idea.” He said apologetically. Fluttershy slapped her forehead.
“Really Discord?” she said angrily, “You just gave away a HUGE detail about the main story and about who Rocky is and you DON’T even know WHERE the village is?!”
At that point, Fluttershy heard baby Rocky crying. “Oh goodness me!” she whined, “And I didn’t even get started on making him his lunch!” Feeling bad, Discord napped his fingers and out of thin air appeared a baby bottle full of milk. He tested it on his wrist to make sure it wasn’t too hot, and then he gave to Fluttershy.
“Here you go Fluttershy. At his age its important he gets enough milk.” He stated. Fluttershy thanked Discord for the bottle and went up to check on Rocky. Opening the door and turning on the light, she walked over to his crib and slowly picked up Rocky.
“There, there.” Fluttershy assured, “I’m here. Mommy’s here. Calm down my little baby.” Fluttershy gently stroked Rocky’s forehead softly and fed him his bottle. Discord slowly entered the room and watch Fluttershy care for Rocky. It was truly a lovely sight to see. Fluttershy really was good with animals, and it looked like Rocky was going to be one of her greatest challenges. Discord slowly walked up to Fluttershy and placed his paw on Fluttershy’s shoulder.
“Aww. He is cute, I’ll have to admit.” He said.
“I know.” replied Fluttershy, “I’m really goanna miss him when he grows up.”
“Miss him?” asked Discord.
“Well yeah.” Fluttershy declared, “It’s obvious he can’t stay here with me in Ponyville. He belongs with his own kind.”
Discord slapped his forehead. “Seriously!?” he exclaimed angrily, “Weren’t you just listening to the story not too many words back!?” Discord shook his head and pulled Fluttershy closer towards himself. “If I’m right, and he is a Nobuyuki survivor, then that means he’s the ONLY member of his species left!” exclaimed Discord, “That makes him endangered! Besides, do you know what would happened if the Imperials found out that a Kitsune was still ALIVE!!?”
Fluttershy became fearful of just thinking about the thought of an enemy force like The Imperials, after what Discord had told her about them. In her quiet scared voice, she gentle looked and asked, “They won’t want to make friends with us?”
Discord shook his head. “Let’s just say Fluttershy, that I hope you pony folk can learn to walk without hooves.” Discord replied. Fluttershy’s eyes opened wide with fear. At that point Rocky had finished his bottle and began making little babbling. “Woops, uh Fluttershy, I think the baby needs to be burped.” Discord stated. Fluttershy placed the bottle down on the floor and slowly placed Rocky on her shoulder and lightly began tapping him on the back.
“He’s a very precious child Fluttershy. Don’t let that precious thing be found. You’re his mother now. Do what’s right.” And with a snap of his fingers, Discord decided not to over stay his welcome. And with a puff of smoke and some glittery sparkles, Discord vanished into thin air.
*Burp. Rocky was well fed, and had been burped. “Goodness me, that sure was a big one.” said Fluttershy. Looking into the little baby’s eyes, Fluttershy saw that this baby creature was too precious to be left alone in the wild. With a little giggled, Rocky said his first actual words…
“Mommy…”
Fluttershy was shocked. He spoke his first words, and she was both happy and sad. IT was clear to her now that this child was her own now. If Discord was right, then there’s no way she can send him back to the wild. Fluttershy began to cry, hugging baby Rocky in her arms, gently stroking the back of his head. “You’re my baby Rocky. And I’m you mommy. And I love you.”
The next morning Fluttershy decided to tell Twilight about what she had learned and what she had decided to do. Twilight was not impressed. “You’re joking, right?” asked Twilight. Fluttershy nodded.
“No. I’m telling you the truth Twilight.” replied Fluttershy. “I decided to keep Rocky.”
“On the grounds that Discord told a boloney story!?”
“No! You’re wrong Twilight!” Fluttershy exclaimed angrily, “I trust Discord, and if he says he’s endangered, then I’m listening.” Twilight slapped her forehead.
“You’ve grown attached to him/her haven’t you?” asked Twilight. Fluttershy began to blush and looked away.
“N-No. And BTW, him.”
Twilight shook her head, she knew this was wrong, but hey, who else but Fluttershy. “Alright Fluttershy. Keep HIM, see if I care.”
“*Gasp. REALLY!”
“Yes I…”
Before Twilight could finish her sentence, Fluttershy had cut in and gave her a big hug. “Oh thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, SOOOO much Twilight, you have no idea what this means to me!” Gag and struggling, Twilight tried to speak.
“W-Well then…ACH! C-Can you let me g-g-go then…ACH!”
“Oops sorry.” *Blush.
“*GASP…I know I’m goanna regret it, but what the hay. He’s yours Fluttershy treat him well.”
“YEAH!” Fluttershy exclaimed, happy and joyful, she flew into the scaling of the castle and did a small loop-de-loop.
“Hay, speaking of which, where is little Rocky?” asked Twilight.
“Oh, he’s back at the house.” replied Fluttershy with a smile.
Twilight eyes became wide open, “A-Alone!?” she asked nervously.
“No, of course not. I had Rainbow Dash look out for him.” Fluttershy replied.
“Rainbow Dash?” asked Twilight.
“Ee’yup.” Fluttershy replied with a giggle.
“Rainbow Dash, the dare devil, athlete, Rainbow Dash?”
“Yes.”
“Rainbow Dash? The same Rainbow Dash who let Scootaloo play in the forest and then lost her and didn't found her for 4 hours.”
“Yes.” Just then, it hit Fluttershy. “…MY BABY!!!!” Fluttershy zipped of out the window, smashing it into pieces, and flew as fast as she could. Twilight sighed.
“Oh boy, Celestia help her.”
At that point Spike walked by and saw the broken window. “I’m not cleaning that up.” He said. But Twilight was right though. Celestia help her…